HP Guide to Selecting Connections for Your Projection Television

Choosing Your Video Connections

Many video devices have more than one type of output port. When you connect a device to the TV, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. The following table shows different types of connectors with the highest picture quality listed at the top of the table.

Highest quality

	HDMI connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture and digital
	surround sound in one connection.
	DVI-D connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture. Requires a
	separate sound connection. (Requires a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter.)
	Component-video connection (YPbPr). High-quality, high-definition picture.
	Requires a separate sound connection.
	Computer VGA connection (see “Computer” on page 28). High-quality
	picture in single connector. Requires a separate sound connection.
	S-video connection. Good-quality, standard-definition picture. Requires a
	separate sound connection.
	Composite-video connection (yellow). Standard-quality, standard-definition
	picture. Requires a separate sound connection.
	Coaxial antenna or cable connection. Standard for picture and sound from
	antenna or cable service. Digital signals can carry high-definition
	programs and surround sound.
Standard quality

TIP: If you can set the video output from a source device to have 16:9 aspect (wide-screen picture), you should select that setting. Refer to the instructions for the video device. This provides maximum compatibility between the device and the TV.

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