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MAKING CONNECTIONS
MAKING CONNECTIONS
You can connect various external devices to the TV. Supported external devices are: HD receivers, DVD players, VCRs,
audio systems, USB storage devices, PC, gaming devices, and other external devices. For more information on external
device’s connection, refer to the manual provided with each device.
Connecting to an antenna or cable
Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV while referring to the following. The illustrations may differ from
the actual items and a RF cable is optional.
ANTENNA
IN
CABLE
IN
Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player, or VCR
Connect a HD receiver, DVD Player, or VCR to the TV and select an appropriate input mode.
HDMI Connection
HDMI is the best way to connect a device.
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device and the TV
with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration.
y
y
Use the latest High Speed HDMI™ Cable that supports CEC (Customer Electronics Control) function.
y
y
High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.
y
y
HDMI Audio Supported Format: Dolby Digital, PCM (Up to 192 kHz, 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz/88 kHz / 96 kHz /
176 kHz / 192 kHz), DTS.
NOTE
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
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y
When connected with a high-speed HDMI cable,
digital audio can be sent to a compactible device
without an additional optical audio cable.
y
y
ARC is only supported on the HDMI input 1 (ARC)
port. An external audio device that supports ARC
should be connected to HDMI 1 if you wish to use
ARC
2
1
(ARC)
3
(MHL)
HDMI
/D
VI
IN
DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB
Choose any HDMI input port to connect.
It does not matter which port you use.
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