Connecting an HDMIª or a DVI device to the HDMI input
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The HDMI[1] input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI[2] device.
This input is designed to accept HDCP[3] program material in digital form from
[1]HDMI =
[2]DVI = Digital Video Interface.
[3]HDCP =
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Introduction
The HDMI input is designed for best performance with 1080i
NOTE: NEVER CONNECT THIS TV TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC).
This TV is not intended for use with a PC.
To connect an HDMI device, you will need:
¥ one HDMI cable (type A connector)
For proper operation, it is recommended that you use a short HDMI cable.
HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate analog audio cables are not required (see illustration below). Some CDVs (Video CDs) may not output digital audio signals, in which case you may be able to hear sound by connecting analog audio cables. However, if you connect analog audio cables with this connection, the HDMI terminal on the TV will not receive the HDMI digital audio signal and you will hear analog audio only.
HDMI device
VIDEO AUDIO
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HDMI OUT
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TV lower back panel
To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, it is recommended that you follow these procedures:
¥When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
¥When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV.
To connect a DVI device, you will need:
¥one HDMIÐtoÐDVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector)
For proper operation, the length of an
¥ one pair of standard analog audio cables
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Connecting | yourTV |
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Usingthe | remotecontrol |
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Settingup | yourTV |
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UsingtheTVÕs | Features |
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Appendix
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and
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