MAKING CONNECTIONS
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.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
y
An external audio device that
supports SIMPLINK and ARC
must be connected using
HDMI/
DVI IN 1 (ARC)
or
HDMI(4K @
60 Hz)/DVI IN 2 (ARC)
port.
y
When connected with a high-
speed HDMI cable, the external
audio device that supports ARC
outputs optical SPDIF without
additional optical audio cable
and supports the SIMPLINK
function.
NOTE
y
It is recommended to use the TV
with the HDMI connection for the
best image quality.
y
Use the latest High Speed HDMI™
Cable with CEC (Customer
Electronics Control) function.
y
High Speed HDMI™ Cables are
tested to carry an HD signal up to
1080p and higher.
y
Supported HDMI Audio format :
Dolby Digital(32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz), DTS(44.1 kHz, 48 kHz),
PCM(32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96
kHz, 192 kHz)
(Only EC97**, EC98**)
1)
HDMI specifications may be different
for each input port, so make sure
to check the device specifications
before connecting.
2)
The
HDMI IN 3
port is especially
suitable for the specifications to enjoy
ULTRA HD Video (4:4:4, 4:2:2) of 4K
@ 50/60 Hz. However, video or audio
may not be supported depending
on the specifications of the external
equipment. In that case, use any
other HDMI IN port.
3)
Contact customer service for
more information on the HDMI
specifications of each input port.
4K @ 50/60 Hz Support Format
Resolution Frame
rate (Hz)
Colour Depth /
Chroma Sampling
8 bit 10 bit 12 bit
3840 x
2160p
4096 x
2160p
50.00
59.94
60.00
YCbCr
4:2:0
YCbCr
4:2:0
1
YCbCr 4:2:2
1
YCbCr
4:4:4
1
-
-
RGB
4:4:4
1
-
-
1: Only Supported at
HDMI IN 3
Port
NOTE
y
When you use HDMI port 3, it is rec-
ommended that you use the cable
provided.(Depending on model)
If you want to use a regular HDMI
cable, use one that is a highspeed
HDMI cable (3m or less).
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