263. Using TV Features
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.
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IMPORTANT
This TV accepts digital computer signals only.
1. | Connect the computer’s digital signal output to one |
| of the TV’s HDMI jacks. See the connection dia- |
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2. | Connect the computer’s audio output using one of |
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| • For digital DVI signals, connect analog left/right |
| audio to the TV’s DVI/PC INPUT AUDIO jacks. |
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DVI OUT
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3. | Power on the TV and computer. The TV will detect | |
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4. | In the New Device Found screen, press | to |
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5. | Press BACK to close the New Device Found screen. | |
Note: If your computer provides digital audio out- put (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. A computer connected to the TV main connector panel is shown above.
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HDMI 4
837 Series: Computer with DVI output connected to the convenience panel.
