5.2About cables
Cable quality
Before you connect devices to the TV, check which connectors are available on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. Read the other chapters of About cables.
The connections diagrams shown in Help > Connections > Connect devices are recommendations. Other solutions are possible.
HDMI
An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality. One HDMI cable combines video and audio signals. Use an HDMI cable for High Definition (HD) TV signals. An HDMI cable transfers picture and sound signals in only one direction. Do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5m.
EasyLink
If your devices are connected with HDMI and have EasyLink, you can operate them with the TV remote control. Read more about EasyLink in Help > Setup > Devices > EasyLink
HDMI-ARC
If you have a Home Theatre System with an
You can skip the audio cable that is added normally (the cable that connects the TV Digital audio Out to the device Digital audio In). The return audio connection in this
You can leave the ARC channel switched on if you use the additional digital audio cable. Still you can switch off
Connections / About cables
DVI to HDMI
Use a DVI to HDMI adapter if your device only has a DVI connection. Use one of the HDMI connections and add an Audio L/R cable to Audio In VGA/HDMI for sound, on the back of the TV.
Copy protection
ADVI and HDMI cable support HDCP
Y Pb Pr
Use the Component Video YPbPr connection together with an Audio Left and Right connection for sound.
Match the YPbPr connector colours with the cable plugs when you connect. YPbPr can handle High Definition (HD) TV signals.
Scart
A scart cable combines video and audio signals. Scart connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle High Definition (HD) TV signals.
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