
Chapter 2. TV Connections | 21 |
Connection Types
Video-Only and Combined Audio/Video Connections
These descriptions apply to TV video only and do not cover signals from personal computers.
Picture Quality | Name | Signal Type | Figures | Additional Information |
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| Digital audio |
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Best | HDMI |
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and video |
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(carry high- |
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| Analog video |
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when available) | Component Video |
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| colored green, blue, and red. |
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| Analog video |
| Provides better quality video |
Good |
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Fair | (Composite) Video | Analog video |
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Fair to Best | RF Coaxial Video |
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(depending on | Analog and |
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source; carry | (from antenna or | digital audio |
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all qualities of | and video |
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direct cable) |
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Audio-Only Connections
There are two types of audio connections used on this TV. Refer to the table below.
Audio Connection | Figures | Additional Information |
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Left/Right Analog |
| red for right stereo audio. For monaural sound (all speak- |
Stereo Audio |
| ers playing the same sound), use only the white connector. |
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Digital Audio (Coaxial) |
| digital audio from the TV to your digital A/V receiver for |
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| required between the TV and the A/V receiver. |
Note: Only some TV signals are | Note: Digital video that is sent to the TV through | |
To view | HDMI or DVI cables can not be recorded. | |
cable or satellite provider, you must subscribe to |
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the provider’s |
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received with a |
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location. |
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