Choosing the AV connection to use

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Connecting a DVD player, VCR, DVR, game console, or camcorder

You can connect optional equipment (sold separately), such as a DVD player, VCR, DVR, and so on, to the TV by using the AV input connectors.

Optional equipment, including an external sound system, and all cables are sold separately.

You can connect a DVD by using:

■Component video and audio cables connected to Component-1 (Input 3) or Component-2 (Input 4) connectors and Component-Audio connectors on the TV.

■S-video and audio cables connected to AV1-S/ Video (Input 1) or AV2-S/Video (Input 2) connectors and AV-Audio connectors on the TV.

■Video (composite) and audio cables connected to AV1-Video (Input 1) or AV2-Video (Input 2) and AV-Audio connectors on the TV.

■HDMI cable connected to the HDMI In 1 (Input 6) or HDMI In 2 (Input 5) connectors on the TV.

■DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and audio cables connected to the HDMI In 2 (Input 5) connector and Audio In connectors on the TV.

You can connect a VCR for playback by using either S-video or Video (composite) connections (Input 1 or Input 2). To connect a VCR or other device for recording TV (input to the VCR), see “Connecting a VCR for recording” on page 14.

You can connect a game console, camcorder, and some other AV equipment by using either S-video or Video (composite) connections (Input 1 or Input 2).

You can connect HDMI equipment by using the HDMI connector (Input 5 or Input 6).

You can connect DVI equipment by using a DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and audio cables connected to the HDMI In 2 (Input 5) connector and Audio In connectors.

When connecting optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the type of connection you can use.

When your optional equipment has more than one type of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best-quality play-back image.

For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by your optional equipment.

The following table lists the available optional AV equipment connections on the TV.

AV connection to use, listed from best to good video playback

Connection description

TV connector

Cable plug

HDMI transmits an all digital signal and is the recommended choice for playback from a digital DVD or DVR.

Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as separate red, green, and blue signals. Use this connection for high-definition video signals in 480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i format from a progressive scan DVD or other equipment.

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HP LC3260N 32 inch manual Choosing the AV connection to use

Models: LC3260N 32 inch

Choosing the AV connection to use

LC3260N 32 inch specifications