An Introduction To Audio Connections - MartinLogan Cadence User Manual

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HDMI: HDMI utilizes one cable to pass high-definition video signals and multi-
channel encoded digital audio between a source component and television
Digital Optical: Digital optical utilizes one cable to pass digital audio
information (no video). A digital optical cable offers a high-quality digital
Digital Coaxial: Digital coaxial utilizes one cable to pass digital audio information (no
video). A digital coaxial cable offers a high-quality digital connection and passes
multi-channel encoded audio between a source component and an audio output
not use a standard left/right analog RCA style cable because it will likely not be up to the task of han-
dling the high bit-rate necessary for a reliable digital connection.
Left/Right Analog RCA: These cables are used to pass audio information (no video).
An analog RCA cable can only pass a single channel of audio information
speaker can accept an analog stereo signal through a cable using a 3.5mm
stereo "headphone style" jack. If you are connecting this speaker to a device (such as a dock or CD
player) with left/right RCA analog outputs, you will need a special cable with a 3.5mm 'headphone
style' jack on one end and left/right RCA jacks on the other end.
Analog Left/Right RCA to Stereo 3.5mm: Analog cables are used to pass
audio information (no video). Older gaming consoles, portable media player
RCA to stereo 3.5mm cable.
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or soundbar. Your soundbar is equipped with multiple inputs. These inputs
should be used whenever possible for maximum fidelity.
connection and passes multi-channel encoded audio between a source
component and an audio output device.
device. Please note: The 'RCA' style end of a digital coaxial cable is identical
to those found on common left/right analog RCA cables. However, a cable
designed specifically for digital coaxial connections should be employed—do
between a source component and audio output device. To achieve two-chan-
nels of audio (left/right), you will find that analog RCA cables come bundled
as a stereo pair (two connectors on each end). The Auxiliary input on this
docks, VCRs and similar source components (which are not capable of play-
ing multi-channel encoded content) will often offer connection only through
left/right analog RCA cables. To connect to these devices use a Left/Right
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