Planar FULL-HD PD520 - Manual (Page 28)

16 Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual
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3.4
Connections to the
PD520
Proceed as follows to connect the PD520 to your video sources, external
controller(s) – if present – and AC power.
When connecting your equipment:
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Use the correct signal cables for each source.
• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on
connectors that have them.
• Use the left audio input when connecting mono audio sources.
Connecting the PD520 to
Source Components
Connect your video sources to the PD520 as shown and described in the
sections that follow.
HDMI Connections: The PD520 has two HDMI inputs for connecting a
BD/HD-DVD/DVD player, DTV decoder, personal computer or any other device
with an HDMI or DVI output. Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3-1.
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Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the
highest video quality because the signal is carried in the
digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source
component output into the display.
This PD520 supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC)
standard. This standard provides “Plug and Play” capability;
the display and a VESA DDC-compatible computer
communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick
and easy setup.
In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on
the display before you turn on the connected computer.
Tip
Note