RCA 31Series - Manual (Page 19)

Connections and Setup Chapter 1
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to
connect devices.
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT
Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your
antenna, cable, or cable box.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID)
Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks, such
as a VCR or DVD player.
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L AUDIO
Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack. The left audio
connectors are usually white. For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT.
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R AUDIO
Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack. The right
audio connector is usually red.
COMPONENT INPUT
Lets you connect a device that has component VIDEO jacks, such as a
DVD player.
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CMPT Y Pb Pr (Component Video)
Provides good picture quality because the video is
separated into three signals. Use three video-grade or component VIDEO cables for the
connection. When using CMPT Y Pb Pr, make sure you connect left and right AUDIO cables
to the CMPT L and R AUDIO jacks.
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CMPT L AUDIO
Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The
left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO
INPUT.
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CMPT R AUDIO
Provides right AUDIO connection when using the CMPT VIDEO INPUTS.
The right audio connector is usually red.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (optical)
Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a
compatible audio receiver.
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI or a
DVI output for the best picture quality.
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HDMI/DVI INPUT
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides
an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an
integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI),
the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices.
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DVI AUDIO L (used for DVI only)
Provides left audio connection when using the HDMI
jack for DVI. The left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio sources be sure to use
the Left AUDIO INPUT.
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DVI AUDIO R (used for DVI only)
Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI
jack for DVI. The right audio connector is usually red.
PC VIDEO INPUT
Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA OUTPUT, to this jack
using a 15 pin D-sub cable. Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA output, to this
jack using a 15 pin D-sub cable.
PC AUDIO (Stereo mini jack)
Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC INPUT
Use a 3.5mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8” stereo mini pin) to connect a
PC to your TV.
Note:
Remember to
connect the left and
right AUDIO cables
because the DVI
cable carries only the
picture signal, not the
sound.
ANTENNA/CABLE
COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT)
Y Pb Pr
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID)
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT (Coaxial)
AUDIO VIDEO R L
AUDIO
PC INPUT
VIDEO HDMI/DVI
INPUT DVI AUDIO INPUT
L
R