Connecting external devices
EBefore connecting ...
•Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections.
•Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals.
•Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
•Refer to page 70 for connecting a PC to the TV.
Connection cable | Image quality/ | Connectable devices | Reference | |
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HDMI cable ※ | Excellent in both |
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| and audio |
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| quality | Reproduction devices such as a DVD player |
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DVI/HDMI cable/3.5 mm stereo |
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minijack cable |
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| 29 | |
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| Good image |
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| quality |
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| Game console |
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Component cable |
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| Average in both |
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| image quality |
| 30, 48 | |
Audio cable | and audio |
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quality | Reproduction devices such as a DVD player |
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AV cable (Supplied) |
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| Reproduction devices such as a DVD player |
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| Average in both |
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AV cable | image quality |
| 30, 48 | |
and audio |
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| quality |
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| Game console |
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Optical audio cable | Excellent in |
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| audio quality |
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Stereo conversion cable |
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| 31 | |
| Average in |
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| audio quality |
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| Audio equipment |
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※NOTE
•When connecting 4K (3,840 x 2,160 (Ultra HD) 30Hz, 25Hz, 24Hz) equipment to the TV, use the HDMI 1,2,3,4 terminal and use HDMI cable of High speed type.
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