RCA HD52W55 - Manual (Page 12)

Connections & Setup
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to
connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital* or PCM receiver or decoder.
Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). If you own a
receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical cable to
connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality. Go to the Digital
Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output
for this jack.
Note: This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the
international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is
designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3
® or PCM) receiver or
decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with
IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a
connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM)
receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to
headphones or speakers.
CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital
cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need
for a set-top box. Go to page 15 for information on using the CableCARD slot.
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
CableCARD™
HDMI/DVI INPUT (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual
Interface)
Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video
and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based
on Digital Visual Interface (DVI) the jack on the back of your TV is also
compatible with DVI components.
Note: If you connect a component with a DVI jack to the HDMI/DVI
input, you’ll need an HDMI/DVI adapter. Also, connect the left and
right audio cables to an input that is not in use. An example is shown
on page 14. Then go to the Audio Connections menu and select DVI
Audio Input to choose the input you’re using to receive audio.
CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from
cable or cable box.
ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from
an off-air antenna.
HDMI/DVI
INPUT
Use menu for
DVI audio.
CABLE
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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