12 | Making connections |
Connecting a computer
Tip: Some computers have an HDMI connector, which can be used for a better picture.
To connect a computer:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2Connect a VGA cable to the VGA jack on the computer, then connect the other end of the cable to the VGA jack on the back of your TV.
Note: The VGA cable should be a
Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)
Connecting headphones
To connect headphones:
•Connect your headphones to the HEADPHONE jack on the side of your TV.
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Back of TV
VGA cable
Computer
3Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jack on the computer, then connect the other end of the cable to the VGA AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV.
Note: The audio cable should have a stereo mini plug.
To play video from a computer:
1Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens.
2Press 
or 
to select VGA, then press ENTER.
3Turn on the computer, then adjust the display properties, if necessary.
Note: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting that still lets you hear the sound.
Connecting an external sound system
To connect an external audio device:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the component video device is turned off.
2Connect an analog audio (L and R) cable to the Audio Out (L/R) jacks on the back of your TV.
- OR -
Connect a digital coaxial cable to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack on the side of your TV.
Back of TV
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Stereo | Digital amplifier |
3Connect the other end of the analog audio (L and R) cable to the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog stereo receiver.
- OR -
Connect the other end of the digital coaxial cable to the DIGITAL INPUT jack on the digital amplifier.
To play audio from a digital sound system:
1Turn on your TV.
2Turn on the external audio device and set it to the correct output mode. See the audio device’s user guide for more information.