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TV Connections
Auto Input Sensing
The TV’s Auto Input Sensing feature automatically rec-
ognizes many connections and prompts you to identify
the type of device connected. See pages 9 and 28 for
more on Auto Input Sensing.
Connection Types
Use the connection types available on your input
devices that will give the best video quality. For
example, choose HDMI over component video; choose
component video over composite video.
Picture Quality
For best picture quality, route signals directly from the
source device to the TV.
Surround Sound
The TV accepts PCM stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 over
the
ANT
and HDMI inputs and passes the audio out on
the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
jack.
IMPORTANT
Accessories such as cables, adapters, splitters,
or combiners required for TV connections
are not supplied with the TV. These items are
available at most electronics stores.
Before You Begin
Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality
Component
GOOD
BEST
GOOD
BEST
VIDEO QUALITY
AUDIO QUALITY
DVI-to-HDMI
HDMI
Video
Video
Composite
L/R Analog Stereo
Mini
Plug
Audio
Coaxial Audio
Digital
HDMI
High-definition or standard-definition video
Dolby Digital 5.1,
PCM 2.0 (stereo)
Stereo only
Standard-definition
video only
HDMI Cable Categories
HDMI cables are available as Standard and High-Speed types.
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High-Speed HDMI Cables.
Blu-ray players, newer DVD
players, video games, 3D content, and set-top boxes
require High-Speed HDMI cables, suitable for clock
frequencies up to 340 MHz or data rates of up to 10.2
gigabits per second. Use high-speed cables for 1080p
HD signals carrying extended color encodings (i.e., 30 or
more bits, also called Deep Color). High-Speed HDMI
cables are also suitable for standard HDTV signals.
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Standard HDMI Cables
. Standard HDMI cables may be
unmarked. They are suitable for standard HDTV 720p,
1080i, and 1080p signals with 8-bit color depth. Use
Standard HDMI cables for clock frequencies up to 74.25
MHz or data rates of up to 2.23 gigabits per second.
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