Connecting an audio device - audio cable types, Best, Better – Vizio D390-B0 - 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

16.

• CEC 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

RCA CABLE

AV cables (or Composite cables) are the

traditional way of connecting your devices to

your audio device. Audio signals are sent over

the red and white connectors.

GOOD

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

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