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Chapter 2. TV Connections 21
Audio-Only Connections
There are two types of audio connections used on this TV. Refer to the table below.
Audio Connection Figures Additional Information
Left/Right Analog
Stereo Audio
RCA-style connectors usually colored white for left and
red for right stereo audio. For monaural sound (all speak-
ers playing the same sound), use only the white connector.
Digital Audio (Coaxial)
RCA-style connector usually colored orange. Use to send
digital audio from the TV to your digital A/V receiver for
surround-sound effects. Usually the only audio connection
required between the TV and the A/V receiver.
Video-Only and Combined Audio/Video Connections
These descriptions apply to TV video only and do not cover signals from personal computers.
Picture Quality
(most sources)
Name Signal Type
Figures
(not to scale)
Additional Information
Best
(carry high-
definition video
when available)
HDMI
Digital audio
and video
Carries digital audio and
uncompressed digital video on
a single one-way cable.
Component Video
Analog video
only
Y Pb Pr RCA-style connectors
colored green, blue, and red.
Good
S-Video
Analog video
only
Provides better quality video
than composite or RF coaxial
video.
Fair (Composite) Video
Analog video
only
RCA-style connector, usually
colored yellow
Fair to Best
(depending on
source; carry
all qualities of
signals)
RF Coaxial Video
(from antenna or
direct cable)
Analog and
digital audio
and video
Carries audio and video on a
single cable.
Note: Only some TV signals are high-definition signals.
To view high-definition programming from your
cable or satellite provider, you must subscribe to
the provider’s high-definition service. Some over-
the-air broadcasts are in high-definition and can be
received with a high-quality antenna suited to your
location.
Note: Digital video that is sent to the TV through
HDMI or DVI cables can not be recorded.
Connection Types