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Chapter 2 Connections & Setup
Chapter 2 Connections & Setup
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Component Video (Y P
B
P
R
) Jacks and Cables— Excellent Video Quality
The Y P
B
P
R
jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source, such
as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three
video-grade cables for the connection.
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the
Y P
B
P
R
jacks and cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
S-Video Jack
Digital Audio
Out Jack
YP
B
P
R
S-Video Jack and Cable — Very Good Video Quality
The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than the regular
video jacks (labeled INPUT1 VIDEO; INPUT2 VIDEO; INPUT3 VIDEO) because the
color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is separated from the
black and white (luminance) part of the picture.
If a component you’re connecting to your TV (like a VCR) has an S-VIDEO jack,
connect the VCR to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for a better quality
picture.
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the
S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable — Excellent Audio Quality
The optical cable is used to connect a Dolby Digital receiver to your TV. If you own
a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can use an
optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality.
Notes:
• This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international
standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for
connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3
®
or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital
(AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully
compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital
bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital
AC-3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing
damage to headphones or speakers.
• Some receivers can only receive the signal from the optical cable when
the TV is in DIRECTV mode, not TV mode. As a precaution, connect the
audio cables to your TV and receiver so you won’t experience audio loss
when switching modes.