Connection Options - Zvox Audio SoundBase 870 Setup & Operation Manual

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ZVOX SoundBase
Your SoundBase has both analog and digital audio inputs. The majority of SoundBase owners connect between the optical jack on a
TV and the optical input jack on the SoundBase. This page describes audio output types found on a TV or Set Top Box (optical digital,
coaxial digital and analog) and the cable needed to connect to a SoundBase. Any of these audio outputs provides excellent fidelity.
Important Notes
1
Where Is The
Audio Output?
Most TVs have an optical
digital audio output, while
a few have a coaxial digital
audio output instead. You
could also use an analog
audio output on a TV, or
an audio output on a cable
or satellite set top box.
2
Analog Versus Digital
Audio Outputs
A digital audio output
provides the "best" signal
but the audible advantage
compared to analog audio
is typically small. If you find
it more convenient to make
an analog audio connection
to the SoundBase, then use
it. Dialog clarity should be
equally good using either
a digital or analog signal.
Digital audio can be an
advantage if you want more
audio dynamic range.
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Pairing with a
Audio output jacks found on TVs and
cable/satellite set top boxes:
Analog Stereo Minijack
Audio signal cable needed:
Analog Left and Right
RCA jacks
Audio signal cable needed:

Connection Options

device
Optical Digital Jack
Audio signal cable needed:
Coaxial Digital Jack
(single RCA jack)
Audio signal cable needed:
Audio signal outputs
for popular TV brands:
Samsung:
Panasonic:
Toshiba:
Sharp:
Insignia:
LG:
Sony:
Vizio: