■HDMI cable connected to Input 4 or 5 connectors on the TV.

■DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI converter and audio cables connected to the Input 4 (HDMI) and audio connectors on the TV.

You can connect a VCR by using Input 3 terminals with either S-video or composite video connections for playback. To connect a VCR for recording, see “Connecting a VCR for recording” on page 15.

You can connect a game console, camcorder, and some other AV equipment by using Input 3 terminals with either S-video or composite video connections.

You can connect HDMI equipment by using Input 4 or Input 5 terminal with an HDMI connection.

You can connect DVI equipment by using a DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI converter and audio cables connected to the Input 4 (HDMI) and audio connectors on the TV.

Choosing the AV connection to use

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 playback image.

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

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

 

Connector types on

 

Connection description

optional equipment

Cable plug

HDMI transmits an all-digital signal and is the

 

 

recommended choice for playback from a digital DVD

 

 

or DVR.

 

 

DVI transmits an all-digital video signal for playback from

 

 

a digital DVD or DVR.

 

 

(At the TV, use a DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI

 

 

converter and audio cables connected to the Input 4

 

 

HDMI and audio connectors.)

 

 

Component (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.

 

 

S-videotransmits video in separate color and black-and- white image signals and delivers a sharper image than a composite video connection.

Composite video transmits video as a single signal.

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