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Various Connections
Connecting a TV (or Monitor)
Refer to the following sections for details about
connection to a TV (or monitor).
Selecting a video cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI is the new standard that provides both
audio and video transmission through a single
cable. HDMI supports resolution of 1080p with
digital audio and are used for connecting to an
HDTV.
Standard HDMI cables can be up to 5 meters
long, but higher quality ones can be up to 15
meters long, and the length can be further
increased with amplifiers.
VGA Cable
A standard VGA connector has 15-pins. VGA
Cable is one of the most common video
connectors for computer monitors and
high-definition TVs.
DVI Cable
A DVI cable has 29 pins, though some
connectors may have fewer pins depending on
their configuration. We recommend that you
select the DVI-D type for your system.
Connecting with an HDMI cable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8) and your
HDTV direction to locate the HDMI connector.
Connect your system to the HDTV as shown
below.
Connecting with an DVI cable
Refer to Rear Panel section (page 8) and your
monitor direction to locate the DVI connector.
Connect your system to the monitor as shown
below.
