Making connections

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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:

Connection type

Video quality
Cable connector
and jack

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

Best (use this

video/audio

if your devices

 

 

have HDMI)

Component

Better than

video (requires

an audio

S-Video,

connection)

composite, or

 

coaxial

 

 

Compositevideo

 

(requires an

Better than

audio

connection)

coaxial

Coaxial
video/audio
Good

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.

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.

Connecting power

To connect the power:

Connect the AC power cord to the AC connector on the back of your TV, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

Notes

Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label.

Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.

Connection type

and jack

Cable connectors
Digital coaxial
audio
Analog audio