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Identifying cable usage – HP LT4200 42 inch Professional LCD HDTV User Manual

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Identifying Cable Usage

The following table lists all of the cable types that are

available for the TV. It shows a side view of each,

along with its connector.

Cable type/

connection

Description

HDMI

Capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals,

because it has video, audio, and control signals.

DVI

DVI-D

DVI-I

DVI requires use of a separate audio cable.
DVI-D transmits digital video signals. DVI-D can be used with a DVI-to-HDMI

converter to connect to an HDMI connector on the TV.
DVI-I transmits both digital and analog video signals. DVI-I can be used only with a

DVI-to-VGA converter to connect a PC to the PC Input (VGA) connector on the TV.

Component

Three-headed or five-headed cable: One for Pr signal (red), one for Y signal (green),

and one for Pb signal (blue). Some component cables also have red and white audio

cables attached. Used for HDTV receivers, DVD players, and other devices with

YPbPr component output connectors.

S-Video

Used with equipment such as DVD players, VCRs, cable or satellite tuners and

decoders, camcorders, and digital cable boxes.

Composite

Used with equipment such as VCRs and DVD players.