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Introduction to Connections
Experiencing HD Images
In HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV.To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD
programming from the following:
• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna
• HD cable/satellite subscription
• HD compatible external equipment.
NOTE
• For information on updating to HD programming, ask your cable/satellite service provider.
Types of Connection
For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables.
• The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products.
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Connecting to video equipment or PC
Image quality differs depending on the terminal used. To enjoy clearer images, check the output terminals of
your external equipment and use its appropriate terminals for higher quality images.
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Terminal
on the TV
Cable
Terminal on external
equipment
Image
Quality
AV cable
Component video cable
Audio cable
HDMI-certified cable
RCA audio to Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI-HDMI conversion cable
HD
Quality
Standard
Quality
AUDIO
DVI OUT
1
2
Y/V
Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
COMPONENT / VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
Y/V
Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
COMPONENT / VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
Y/V
Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
COMPONENT / VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
MHL
1
2
MHL
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Connecting to audio equipment
Cable
Terminal on external
equipment
Optical fiber cable
Audio cable
Terminal on the TV
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
OPTICAL
ANALOG AUDIO IN
L
R
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
L
R
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
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1
Press
INPUT
.
• The INPUT list screen displays.
2
Press
a
/
b
to select the input source.
• You can also select the input source by pressing
INPUT
. Each time
INPUT
is pressed, the input source
toggles.
TV AV IN Component HDMI-1
HDMI-3(Side) HDMI-2
• An image from the selected source automatically
displays.
• If the corresponding input is not plugged in, you cannot
change the input. Be sure to connect the equipment
beforehand.
Input
TV
AV IN
Component
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
HDMI-3(Side)
Example
Displaying an External Equipment Image
To view external source images, select the input source by pressing
INPUT
on the remote control unit or on the TV.
