Making connections
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Making connections
What connection should I use?
Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV.
For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best
available connection.
Use the following tables to identify cables:
You can use an HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need
to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that
connects to the DVI device.
Connecting power
To connect the power:
• Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet.
Connection
type and jack
Video
quality
Cable connector
HDMI
video/audio
Best (use this
if your devices
have HDMI)
Component
video (requires
an audio
connection)
Better than
composite, or
coaxial
Composite video
(requires an
audio
connection)
Better than
coaxial
Coaxial
video/audio
Good
Connection
type and jack
Cable connectors
Digital output
Audio out
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Analog audio
VGA (computer)
video and audio
Cautions
• Check the jacks for position and type before
making any connections.
• Loose connections can result in image or color
problems. Make sure that all connections are
tight and secure.
• The external audio/video equipment shown
may be different from your equipment. If you
have questions, refer to the documentation that
came with your equipment.
• Always unplug the power cord when
connecting external equipment.
Notes
• Your TV should only be operated from the
power source indicated on the label.
• Always unplug the AC power cord from the
power outlet when you will not be using your
TV for an extended period of time.
• The AC power cord is permanently attached to
the back of your TV. Do not try to pull it out.
Connection
type and jack
Cable connectors
Red
White
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