Tv+ A/V Receiver; Explanation Of Jacks - GE HDTV Monitor User Manual

Connections & Setup

TV+ A/V Receiver

You can connect your TV to an A/V receiver using the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to
connect components to your TV.
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ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the
antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the examples on pages 6-11, a VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved
sound quality or an external video monitor.
FIXED AUDIO L/R Provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio
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output is ideal for connecting an A/V receiver when you want to control the volume
through the A/V receiver.
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• VARIABLE AUDIO Provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are
controlled by the volume controls on the TV and remote control.
• SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass audio frequencies from the TV to a subwoofer.
Note: If you've connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the External Subwoofer
option in the Sound menu. Go to page 33 for instructions.
COMPONENT INPUT Lets you connect a component video source, such as a DVD
player.
• CMP1 Y PB PR (Component Video) Provides optimum picture quality because
the video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the
connection. When using CMP1 Y PB PR, make sure to connect left and right audio
cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio Input jacks.
• CMP1 L (Audio) Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is
usually white.
• CMP1 R (Audio) Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is
usually red.
Making the Connection
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Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE
AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the Audio Inputs on
the A/V receiver.
• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV.
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This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V
receiver that has its own volume control.
• Variable provides variable-level audio output. Volume
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