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Making connections

What connection should I use?

Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV.
For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best
available connection .
Use the following tables to identify cables:
You can use an HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need
to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that
connects to the DVI device.
Connection
type and jack
Video
quality Cable connector
HDMI
video/audio Best (use this
if your devices
have HDMI)
Component
video (requires
an audio
connection)
Better than
composite, or
coaxial
Composite video
(requires an
audio
connection)
Better than
coaxial
Coaxial
video/audio
Good
Connection
type and jack Cable connectors
Digital optical
audio (SPDIF)
output
Audio out
Analog audio
VGA (computer)
video and audio
Cautions
• Check the jacks for position and type before
making any connections.
• Loose connections can result in image or color
problems. Make sure that all connections are
tight and secure.
• The external audio/video equipment shown
may be different from your equipment. If you
have questions, refer to the documentation that
came with your equipment.
• Always unplug the power cord when
connecting external equipment.
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