Hitachi 55HDT79 42HDX99 important safety instructions Hook-up Cables and Connectors

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Hook-up Cables and Connectors

Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.

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300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

Phono Cable

Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television’s rear jack panel and side control panel.

“F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna

For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television.

S-Video (Super Video) Cable

This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laser- disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.

Optical Cable

This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best sound quality.

HDMI Cable

This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV’s HDMI input.

Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug)

Used on all standard video and audio cable which connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel and side control panel.

USB Cable

This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the Photo Input in the side of the Plasma television.

IR Blaster Cable (Provided)

Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output of your Plasma Television when AV Network is used. You must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR.

Power Swivel Cable (Provided)

This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the Plasma Television.

IEEE1394 Cable (HDX only)

This cable is used to connect your digital television to external digital devices.This cable will carry both the video and audio information.

AUDIO OUT	2
3.8mm	2
STEREO	RCA TYPE
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