HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS
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FIRST TIME USE
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 television’s 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.
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.
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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 con-
nection to the TV’s HDMI input.
USB Cable
This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the Photo
Input.
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.
IR Mouse Cable (Provided)
Connect the IR Mouse Cable to the IR BLASTER output of your
TV when using the A/V Network feature. You must place the IR
mouse transmitter in front of the IR sensor of your external
components. This connection allows your TV to control your
external components without using your external component’s
remote control.