Vizio M550NV user manual Connecting Equipment, Which Video Connection Should I Use?

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Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment

Which Video Connection Should I Use?

You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to your HDTV from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Based on your Home Theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.

Best (digital)

Best (digital)

Good (analog)

HDMI

HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available and it'sall done over one cable. You get a great picture and cut down on your cable clutter. HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your TV has HDMI, this is the connection type you should be using.

Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to watch TV programming. This cable usually comes from your Cable box or right out of the wall.

Best			The RGB (VGA) port allows you to connect your computer so you can
(analog)			use the TV as your		monitor.
			Component consists of three cables for transmitting video and two
	Y		cables for transmitting			audio: one	red and	one white. Component video
Better	_	_	provides a sharper		image than Composite			video and should be used
(analog)	"_pb "JL		instead of Composite when possible. However, because							it is still an
	_@		analog connection,		it won't provide the high-quality				video	and audio that
	Pr	R	HDMI can produce.
	......		Composite	consists		of one yellow	cable for transmitting			video and two
Good			cables for transmitting			audio: one	red and	one white. It is capable of
		L	transmitting	stereo	sound and standard definition video (480i). While it
(analog)			provides a good image, it has lower image					quality	than HDMI or
		R	Component.	So try to use one of those connections					first.

Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VlZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is available in 6, 8, and 12 foot lengths. Visit www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VlZlOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.

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