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12 HP LCD HDTV User’s Guide
■ HDMI cable connected to Input 4 or 5 connectors
on the TV.
■ DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI converter and
audio cables connected to the Input 4 (HDMI) and
audio connectors on the TV.
You can connect a VCR by using Input 3 terminals with
either S-video or composite video connections for
playback. To connect a VCR for recording, see
“Connecting a VCR for recording” on page 15.
You can connect a game console, camcorder, and
some other AV equipment by using Input 3 terminals
with either S-video or composite video connections.
You can connect HDMI equipment by using Input 4 or
Input 5 terminal with an HDMI connection.
You can connect DVI equipment by using a DVI video
cable with a DVI-to-HDMI converter and audio cables
connected to the Input 4 (HDMI) and audio connectors
on the TV.
Choosing the AV connection to use
When connecting optional equipment as signal
sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the
type of connection you can use.
When your optional equipment has more than one
type of output connector, choose the connection that
provides the best-quality playback image.
For best results, choose the best-quality connection type
that is supported by your optional equipment.
AV connection to use, listed from best to good video playback
Connection description
Connector types on
optional equipment Cable plug
HDMI transmits an all-digital signal and is the
recommended choice for playback from a digital DVD
or DVR.
DVI transmits an all-digital video signal for playback from
a digital DVD or DVR.
(At the TV, use a DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI
converter and audio cables connected to the Input 4
HDMI and audio connectors.)
Component (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as separate
red, green, and blue signals. Use this connection for
high-definition video signals in 480i, 480p, 720p, or
1080i format from a progressive scan DVD or other
equipment.
S-video transmits video in separate color and black-and-
white image signals and delivers a sharper image than a
composite video connection.
Composite video transmits video as a single signal.