Connecting a Computer to the TV

182. TV Setup

Use one of the connection methods listed below based on your computer’s video output.

Computer	Video Connection	Audio
Video Output	Video Connection	Connection
Video Output		Connection

Digital DVI	DVI-to-HDMI cable	Stereo audio
	or an HDMI cable	cables
	with an HDMI-to-
	DVI adapter

	Note: If the computer’s audio output
	is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-
	RCA-male “Y” adapter cable is also
	required.

HDMI	HDMI-to-HDMI	No additional
	cable	audio connec-
		tion is required.

IMPORTANT

1.	See the TV specifications in Appendix A to confirm
	that your computer signal is compatible with the TV.
2.	Connect the computer’s digital signal output to one
	of the TV’s HDMI jacks. See the connection dia-
	grams for the method suited to your equipment.
3.	Connect the computer’s audio output using one of
	these options:

A DVI connection from a personal computer requires a separate audio connection. Computer connected to the TV main panel (above).

	• For digital DVI signals, connect analog left/right
	audio to the TV’s DVI PC AUDIO INPUT jacks.
	• For HDMI signals, no additional audio connec-
	tion is required.
4.	Power on the TV and computer. The TV will detect
	the connection and display the Auto Input Sensing
	screen.
5.	In the Auto Input Sensing screen, press	to
	highlight PC in the list of device types. It is impor-
	tant to use the name PC so that the TV can process
	the video signal correctly.
6.	Press EXIT to close the Auto Input Sensing screen.

Note: If your computer provides digital audio output (coaxial or digital), you can connect it directly to a digital A/V receiver and bypass

HDMI

R R

INPUT2 INPUT1

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AVR AUDIO

OUTPUT

ANT2/AUX ANT1/MAIN

TV main panel

the TV.

An HDMI-to-HDMI connection carries all video and audio on a single cable.

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