Connecting an audio device - audio cable types, Best, Better – Vizio E231-B1 - User Manual User Manual

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HDmi CABLe

HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital

multi-channel surround audio through a single HDMI

cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled (ARC) TVs allow

audio to be sent over an already connected HDMI

cable, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable.

See

Connecting an Audio Device - ARC on page 18.

• ARC 2-way Communication

(Auto setup)

• pCM, DTS, Dolby Digital
• 2.0-5.1 Scaleable Lossless

Digital Audio Connection

• Audio and Video Signals

BEST

HDMI

HDMI

optiCAL/SpDiF CABLe

Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as

pulses of light through a cable made of plastic

fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted

between devices.

BETTER

• pCM Stream (Lossless)
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel
• DTS 5.1 Channel
• Digital Connection
• Audio Signal Only

Optical/SPDIF

DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO

CONNECTING AN AUDIO DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TypES

3.5mm CABLe

AV cables (or Composite cables) are the

traditional way of connecting your devices to

your audio device. Audio signals are sent over

3.5mm connectors.

• Quality Stereo Connection
• 2.0 Channel
• Analog Connection
• Audio Signal Only

ANALOG AUDIO/

HEADPHONE JACK

3.5mm

GOOD

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