Hookup cables, First time use – Hitachi 55HDX61 User Manual

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HOOKUP CABLES

Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors.
For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell
audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output
and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.

300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector
This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an
antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

Phono Connector
Used on all standard video and audio cables which
connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack
panel and front control panel.

“F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector
For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the
antenna jack on the television.

S-Video (Super Video) Connector
This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laser-
disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the
standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.

Monitor Connection Cable (Provided)
This cable is used to connect the Display Monitor to the
AVC Center.

AUDIO OUT
3.8mm
STEREO
MINI-PLUG

2
RCA TYPE
PLUGS

Stereo Cable (3.5 mm plug to 3.5 mm plug)
This cable is used to connect from external audio out to
the audio input of the AVC Center (ex. RGB Input).

IR Mouse Cable (Provided)
Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output on your AVC
center when A/V Network is used. You must place the
IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of
your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your
TV to control your cable box and VCR.

D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable
This cable is used to connect a computer output to the
D-SUB input located on the rear panel of the AVC
Center. The resolution should be set correctly to display
the signal on the Plasma Television.

Subwoofer Cable (Provided)
This cable is used to connect an external audio
component input to the subwoofer output of the Display
Monitor.

Optical Cable
This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with
an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best
sound quality.

D-SUB MINI 9-Pin Cable
This cable is used to connect to the RS232C input
located on the rear panel so you can control some of
your TV functions from an external home control
system.

HDMI Cable
This cable is used to connect your external devices such
as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an
HDMI output connection to the TV’s HDMI input.

USB Cable
This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the
Photo Input in the front of the AVC.

IEEE1394 Cable
This cable is used to connect your digital television to
external digital devices.This cable will carry both the
video and audio information.

FIRST TIME USE