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 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.

DVI transmits an all-digital video signal for playback from a digital DVD or DVR. (For a DVI device, you must use a DVI cable with an DVI-to-HDMI converter cable to connect video to the TV HDMI connector, and an audio cable to connect audio to the TV PC/DVI Audio In connector.)

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 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.

Video In (composite video) transmits video as a single signal.

The procedures that follow, presented in the order listed in the table, describe connecting optional equipment including the audio connections when applicable.

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