Connecting ¥our cable or satellite box, Using hdmi (best), Hdmi – Vizio VF550M User Manual
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual
Connecting ¥our Cable or Satellite Box
You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component,
Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the
right one for you. Refer to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output
requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator.
Using HDMI (Best)
HDMI
HDM11
Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of
the HDTV for optimal results.
Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIC certified HDMI cable. Cable lengths up to 10 meters
are available. See
1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
2. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the
HDM11
input at the rear of the HDTV.
3. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
4.
Select
HDMI 1
using the
INPUT
button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing
the
HDMI
button on the Remote Control.
The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added
security and protection.
If you are already using the HDMI1 input for another device, or you do not want to use the HDMI1
input for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to another HDMI connection.
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output
requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator.
Version 3/4/2009
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