Mitsubishi Electronics 154 Connecting a Computer to the TV, Hdmi Connection, DVI Video Connection

1. Basic Setup and Operation 19

Using the TV with a Personal Computer

Connecting a Computer to the TV

Use one of the connection methods listed below based on your computer’s video output.

Computer	Video Connection	Audio
Video Output		Connection
Digital DVI	DVI-to-HDMI cable	Analog audio
	or an HDMI cable	cable with mini
	with a DVI-to-HDMI	plugs
	adapter
HDMI	HDMI-to-HDMI	No additional
	cable	audio connec-
		tion is required.

IMPORTANT
This TV accepts digital computer
video signals only. This TV is not	VGA
compatible with VGA (analog)
	PC MONITOR OUT
computer video.

1.Connect the computer’s digital signal output to one of the TV’s HDMI jacks. See the connection dia- grams for the method suited to your equipment.

2.Connect the computer’s audio output using one of these options:

•For digital DVI video signals, connect the analog audio output to the TV’s DVI/PC AUDIO INPUT jack.

•For HDMI signals, no additional audio connec- tion is required.

Note: If you are unable to hear audio from the computer, there may be an incompatibility in the computer’s hardware, software, or internal settings. Consult a trained computer technician for advice.

HDMI Connection

Mitsubishi recommends using high-speed HDMI cables to connect newer devices incorporating HDMI technology.

Computer with

HDMI output

HDMI-to-HDMI

cable

TV

An HDMI-to-HDMI connection carries all video and audio on a single cable.

HDMI and Digital Surround Sound

The TV’s HDMI inputs can receive digital surround sound from an HDMI device. Use an HDMI connec- tion if you want to hear digital surround sound from the TV’s internal speaker array.

DVI Video Connection

3.Power on the TV and computer. The TV will detect the connection and display the New Device Found screen.

4.In the New Device Found screen, press to highlight PC in the list of device types. It is impor- tant to use the name PC so that the TV processes the PC signal correctly.

5.Highlight EXIT and press ENTER to close the New Device Found screen.

Computer with Digital DVI output

AUDIO

OUT

DVI OUT

TV

Audio cable

DVI-to-HDMI cable

Note: If your computer provides digital audio output (coaxial or optical), you can connect it directly to a digital A/V receiver and bypass the TV.

A DVI connection from a personal computer requires a separate audio connection.

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