User Manual

18 HP HDTV User’s Guide
1 Connect the external sound system to the TV:
■ For a digital connection, connect an optical
audio cable to the Audio Output Digital
(Optical) connector on the rear of the TV and
to the external sound system, such as a digital
receiver or a surround sound system.
■ For an analog connection, connect an audio
cable to the Audio Out L and R connectors on
the rear of the TV and to the external sound
system, such as an analog amplifier or stereo
system.
2 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
3 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off”
on page 19.
4 Connect power to, and turn on, the external sound
system.
5 Define the digital audio format in the onscreen
display Audio menu Digital Audio option; see
“Choosing the digital audio output mode” on
page 32.
6 If desired, you can turn off the TV speakers by
using the onscreen display Audio menu Speakers
option; see “Using the Audio Menu” on page 32.
Connecting power to the TV
1 Connect the AC power cord to the connector on
the rear of the TV.
2 Connect the AC power cord into the AC power
outlet.
3 Insert the cable clamp from the box into the square
hole on the rear of the TV.
4 Route the cables through the cable clamp.