8 | Making connections |
Connecting an HDMI device (best)
To connect an HDMI device:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the HDMI device is turned off.
2Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT jack on the HDMI device.
Back of TV
Device with HDMI output
HDMI cable
3Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on the back of your TV.
To play from the HDMI device:
1Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The Source List menu opens.
2 Press
or 
to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2, then press ENTER.
3Turn on the HDMI device, and set it to the correct output mode. See the HDMI device’s user guide for more information.
Note: If the external device has DVI output only, use a
3Connect the other end of the component video cable to the Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR jacks on the COMPONENT/AV IN panel on the back of your TV.
4Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks (L/R) on the component device.
5Connect the other end of the audio cable to the L and R jacks on the COMPONENT/AV IN panel on the back of your TV.
To play from a component device:
1Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The Source List menu opens.
2 Press 
or 
to select AV, then press ENTER.
3Turn on the component video device and set it to the correct output mode. See the component video device’s user guide for more information.
Connecting an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box
To connect an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV box:
1Connect one end of a 75 ohm cable (not included) to the RF OUT jack on the antenna or on the cable or satellite TV box.
Back of TV
Antenna, cable TV, or | RF coaxial cable (75 ohm) |
satellite RF jack |
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Connecting a component video device (better)
To connect a component video device:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off.
2Connect a component video cable to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device.
Back of TV
2Connect the other end of the cable to the ANT/CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV.
If you are connecting a satellite TV or cable box, you can use one of the following (if available):
•Best - HDMI cable
•Better - Video component cables
•Good - AV cables
•Acceptable -
Notes:
Use a 75 ohm cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves. Do not bundle the 75 ohm cable with the power cord or other cables.
If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem.
Component video device
Note: Cables are often
Component video cable
Audio cable
Connecting a VCR, camcorder, or game (good)
Connect the equipment using the best available connection. Use the component jacks (better,) or an HDMI jack (best), if available.
To connect a VCR:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR, camcorder, or game is turned off.