Vizio E370VL, E320VL 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.

Connection

Quality (type)

Connector

Description

 

Best

 

 

 

HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of the cable types available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and it’s all done over one cable. You get a great picture and cut down on

 

(digital)

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(digital)

 

 

 

Connect your antenna or coaxial cable to watch TV programming. This

 

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cable usually comes from your cable box or right out of the wall.

 

Good

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best

(analog)

The RGB (VGA) port allows you to connect your computer so you can use the TV as your monitor.

Better

(analog)

Component consists of three cables for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio: one red and one white. Component video provides a sharper image than Composite video and should be used instead of composite when possible. However, because it is still an analog connection, it won’t provide the high-quality video and audio that HDMI can produce.

Good

(analog)

Composite consists of one yellow cable for transmitting video and two cables for transmitting audio: one red and one white. It is capable of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). While it provides a good image, it has lower image quality than HDMI or Composite. So try to use one of those connections first.

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

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Contents Dear Vizio Customer Important Safety Instructions Page Power Lines Television Antenna Connection ProtectionExternal Television Antenna Grounding Lightning ProtectionAdvisory of the DTV Transition Table of Contents Adjusting Your Hdtv Settings Warranty Opening the Package Setting Up Your Hdtv Finding a Location for Your HdtvAttaching the TV Stand Unpack the TV and stand baseWall Mounting Specifications Wall Mounting your HdtvRight-Side Panel Connection Front PanelSide Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Audio OUTInstalling the Batteries Remote Control RangeVizio Remote Control Precautions Precautionary Tips for Inserting the BatteriesRemote Control Buttons CEC-Supported ButtonsGetting Started Select an Input Source Watching a TV ProgramViewing Digital TV Program Information Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use?Hdmi Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI Connecting Your Cable or Satellite BoxUsing Hdmi Best Using Coaxial Antenna Good Using Component Video BetterUsing Composite Video Good Connecting Your DVD Player Hdmi Connections for DVD Players with DVIUsing Composite AV Video Good Connecting Coaxial RF Connecting Your VCR or Video CameraConnecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Using Optical S/PDIFConnecting a Computer Using HdmiViewing Pictures Viewing PicturesAdjusting Photo Settings Using the On-screen Display OSD Input MenuWide Menu NormalWide PanoramicPicture Menu Sleep Timer MenuCC Closed Caption Menu Contrast ColorTint SharpnessColor Temperature Advanced PictureAudio Menu Settings Menu Name Input To use one of the 10 preset labelsSkip Channel Channel Locks Rating EnableParental Controls USA-Movie CAN-EnglishCAN-French Alt Rating RegionChange PIN Password Time & Local Settings Time ZoneMenu Language Daylight SavingMedia Menu Reset TV Settings Clear Memory Factory DefaultStart Setup Wizard Help MenuCleaning the TV and Remote Control Troubleshooting GuideGeneral TV Problems SolutionGeneral TV Problems Media Viewer Problems FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement Telephone & Technical SupportCompliance Specifications E320VL SpecificationsE370VL Specifications E370VL SpecificationsVersion 2/10/2010 Parameters Horizontal Values Pixels Vertical Values Lines Preset PC Resolutions E320VLResolution through RGB Input E320VL Preset PC Resolutions E370VL Resolution through RGB Input E370VLTypes of Service Parts and LaborLimitations and Exclusions Personal DataIndex CECRGB
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