Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only)

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI connector.

Audio and Video Cables and Adapters

The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, TV, or set-top box.

The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select models only and may be sold separately.

Cable/Adapter

Name

Description

 

HDMI cable

HDMI transmits an all-digital signal. It is the

 

 

recommended choice for playback from a DVD

 

 

or DVR.

 

 

HDMI is capable of transmitting both uncompressed

 

 

digital audio and digital video signals, because it

 

 

has video, audio, and control signals.

 

DVI cable

DVI transmits an all-digital video signal.

VGA cable

VGA transmits an analog video signal.

 

 

DVI-to-VGA adapter

Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the

 

 

 

 

 

back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects

 

 

 

a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of

 

 

 

the computer, TV, or set-top box.