Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

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Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI

device to the HDMI input

The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device,
or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual
Interface) source device.This TV is able to connect with
HDMI devices. But it is possible that same HDMI devices
may not operate properly with this TV.
This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form
from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant[1] consumer electronic
devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or
DVI output).
The HDMI input can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA,
480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), and 1080i (60Hz)
signal formats. For detailed signal specifications, see page 49.
Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/44.1/
48 kHz
Note: To connect a PC to the HDMI input, see page 19.

To connect an HDMI device, you will need:

one HDMI cable (type A connector) per HDMI device
For proper operation, it is recommended that you use an
HDMI cable with the HDMI Logo ( ).
To display an 1080i/60Hz signal format, you will need a
Category 2 cable. Conventional HDMI/DVI cable may
not work properly.
HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate analog
audio cables are not required (see illustration).
VIDEO AUDIO
L R
R
L
IN
OUT
IN
HDMI OUT

To view the HDMI device video:

Select the HDMI video input source on the TV.*
To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote
control (page 21). To program the TV remote control to operate
other devices, see Chapter 3.
*

To connect a DVI device, you will need:

one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector)
per DVI device
For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI
adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The
recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m).
one pair of standard analog audio cables per DVI device
An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers video only. Separate
analog audio cables are required (see illustration).
VIDEO AUDIO
L R
R
L
OUT
IN
DVI/HDCP
OUT
IN
Note: To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly,
it is recommended that you follow these procedures:
When turning on your electronic components, turn on the
TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
When turning off your electronic components, turn off the
HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV.
[1] EIA/CEA-861-D compliance covers the transmission of
uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital
content protection, which is being standardized for reception
of highdefinition video signals. Because this is an evolving
technology, it is possible that some devices may not operate
properly with the TV.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDMI device
DVI device