HP LC3700N manual Choosing the AV connection to use

Connecting a DVD player, VCR, DVR, game console, or camcorder

You can connect optional equipment (sold separately), such as a DVD player, VCR, DVR, and so on, to the TV by using the AV input connectors.

Optional equipment, including an external sound system, and all cables are sold separately.

You can connect a DVD by using:

■Input 1 terminals with either component or composite video connections.

■Input 2 terminals with either component or composite video connections.

■Input 3 terminals with either S-video or composite video connections.

■Input 4 terminals with HDMI connection.

■Input 5 terminals with DVI connections.

You can connect a VCR by using Input 3 terminals with either S-video or composite video connections for playback, and by using Monitor Out/Rec Out terminals for recording (input to the VCR). See “Connecting a VCR for recording” on page 23 to use the Monitor Out/Rec Out terminals.

You can connect a game console, camcorder, and some other AV equipment by using Input 3 terminals with either S-video or composite video connections.

You can connect HDMI equipment by using Input 4 terminal with an HDMI connection.

You can connect DVI equipment by using the Input 5 terminals with an DVI-I connection.

You can connect i.LINK equipment by using one of the i.LINK terminals.

Choosing the AV connection to use

When connecting optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the type of connection you can use.

When your optional equipment has more than one type of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best quality play back image.

For best results, choose the best quality connection type that is supported by your optional equipment.

The following table lists the available optional AV equipment connections on the TV.

Setting Up

AV connection to use, listed from best to good video playback

Connection Description	TV Connector	Cable Plug
HDMI transmits an all digital signal and is the
recommended choice for playback from a digital
DVD or DVR.
DVI transmits an all digital video signal for
playback from a digital DVD or DVR.
i.LINK transmits an all digital signal. Multiple	4-pin
devices can be connected using an i.LINK
connector. A device connected using i.LINK can be
set up to record high-definition television. The TV
has two S400 (4-pin) i.LINK connectors. See
“Connecting an i.LINK device” on page 19.

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