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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-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, 480i (60Hz),
480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/
60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal specifications, see
page 61.
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 1080p/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).

– See “Setting the HDMI

audio mode” (

- page 32).

To view the HDMI device video:

Select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 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).

– See “Setting the HDMI

audio mode” (

- page 32).

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 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.

VIDEO AUDIO

L

R

R

L

IN

OUT

IN

HDMI

OUT

HDMI device

TV lower back panel

VIDEO AUDIO

L

R

R

L

OUT

IN

DVI / HDCP

OUT

IN

DVI device

TV upper back panel

TV lower back panel

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