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AV connection to use, listed from best to good video playback
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Connection description | optional equipment | Cable plug |
HDMI transmits an |
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recommended choice for playback from a digital |
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DVD or DVR. |
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DVI transmits an |
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playback from a digital DVD or DVR. |
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(At the TV, use a DVI video cable with a |
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HDMI converter and audio cable to Input 4. |
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Converter and all cables are sold separately.) |
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Component (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as separate |
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red, green, and blue signals. Use this connection for |
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or 1080i format from a progressive scan DVD or |
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other equipment. |
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Composite video transmits video as a single signal.
The procedures that follow, presented in the order | Connecting an HDMI device | |
listed in the table, describe connecting optional | This is the recommended connection for video and | |
equipment including the audio connections when | ||
audio. The HDMI cable is sold separately. | ||
applicable. | ||
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| 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the Input 4 connector. | |
c | (There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) | |
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CAUTION: Unplug power from the wall for the TV and all connected components before connecting optional equipment. Ensure that the optional equipment is powered off.
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4 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power to the TV” on page 18.
Setting Up