Introduction to Connections
Experiencing HD Images
In HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV.To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD
programming from the following:
• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna
• HD cable/satellite subscription
• HD compatible external equipment.
NOTE
• For information on updating to HD programming, ask your cable/satellite service provider.
Types of Connection
For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables.
• The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products.
■ Connecting to video equipment or PC
Image quality differs depending on the terminal used. To enjoy clearer images, check the output terminals of
your external equipment and use its appropriate terminals for higher quality images.
Image
Terminal
Quality
on the TV
HD
HDMI-certified cable
Quality
1
2
MHL
RCA audio to Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
COMPONENT / VIDEO
Y/V
Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr
AUDIO
L
R
DVI-HDMI conversion cable
1
2
MHL
Component video cable
COMPONENT / VIDEO
Y/V
Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr
AUDIO
L
R
Standard
COMPONENT / VIDEO
Quality
Y/V
Pb/Cb
Pr/Cr
AUDIO
L
R
■ Connecting to audio equipment
Terminal on the TV
Optical fiber cable
AUDIO OUT
L
R
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
L
R
OPTICAL
Terminal on external
Cable
equipment
AUDIO
DVI OUT
Audio cable
AV cable
Terminal on external
Cable
equipment
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
Audio cable
ANALOG AUDIO IN
Displaying an External Equipment Image
To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV.
Example
TV
AV IN
Component
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
HDMI-3(Side)
Pages
10, 11
Pages
10, 11
Page 10
Page 10
Page 11
Page 11
1
Press INPUT.
• The INPUT list screen displays.
Input
2
Press a/b to select the input source.
• You can also select the input source by pressing
INPUT. Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source
toggles.
TV AV IN Component HDMI-1
HDMI-3(Side) HDMI-2
• An image from the selected source automatically
displays.
• If the corresponding input is not plugged in, you cannot
change the input. Be sure to connect the equipment
beforehand.
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