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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
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 input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form
from EIA/CEA-861-861B–compliant[1] consumer electronic
devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or
DVI output).
•The following signal formats can be displayed:
Note: To connect a PC to the HDMI input, see page 16.

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 ( ). You should
use an HDMI cable shorter than 16.4 ft (5m) for 1080p
input signals.
– HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate
analog audio cables are not required (see illustration).
– See “Setting the HDMI™ audio mode” on page 29.

To view the HDMI device video:

Select the HDMI1 or HDMI2 video input source on the TV.*
Note: If the audio output mode of the HDMI device is other
than the PCM mode, the TV speakers will not output sound.
*To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control
(-page30). 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).
– See “Setting the HDMI™ audio mode” on page29.
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-861-861B compliance covers the transmission of
uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content
protection, which is being standardized for reception of high-
definition 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.
Format Resolution V. Frequency
VGA 640 × 480 59.94/60Hz
480i (60Hz) 720 × 480 59 .94/60Hz
480p (60Hz) 720 × 480 59.94/60Hz
720p (60Hz) 1280 × 720 59.94/60Hz
1080i (60Hz) 1920 × 1080 59.94/60Hz
1080p (24/60Hz) 1920 × 1080 59.94/60Hz
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
R
L
IN
OUT
IN
HDMI device
TV lower back panel
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
R
L
OUT
IN
DVI/HDCP
OUT
IN
DVI device
TV upper back panel TV lower back panel
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