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Chapter 1 17
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to
connect devices.
ANT/CABLE Input Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna,
cable, or cable box.
COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks, such as a
DVD player.
• CMP1 Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr (Component Video) Provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for
the connection. When using CMP1 Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr, make sure you connect left and right
audio cables to the CMP1 L and R AUDIO jacks.
• CMP1 L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs. The left
audio connector is usually white.
• CMP1 R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs. The
right audio connector is usually red.
• CMP2 Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr (Component Video) Same as described for CMP1 Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr and
CMP1 Audio above. Make sure you connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 L
and R AUDIO jacks.
HDMI1/DVI Input Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI or a
DVI output.
• HDMI1/DVI INPUT (High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual
Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and
audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on
Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI
devices.
• L AUDIO (used for DVI only) Provides left audio connection when using the DVI jack.
The left audio connector is usually white.
• R AUDIO (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the DVI jack.
The right audio connector is usually red.
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries
only the picture signal, not the sound.
HDMI2 Input Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output.
SPDIF OUT Use a digital coaxial cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver.
VGA Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA output, to this jack using a 15 pin
D-sub cable. Go to page 34 for more information about how to use PIP with this connection.
VGA AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the VGA jack.
Use a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8” stereo mini pin) to connect
a PC to your TV.
VIDEO1 Input Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or
DVD player.
• L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO1 jack. The left audio
connector is usually white.
• R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO1 jack. The right audio
connector is usually red.
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