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Introduction to Connections
Experiencing HD Images
An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV.
To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD programming from the following:
Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna
HD cable/satellite subscription
HD compatible external equipment
For information on updating to HD programming, ask your cable/satellite service provider.
Types of Connection
Image quality differs depending on the terminal used. To enjoy clearer images, check the output terminals of your
external equipment and use its appropriate terminals for higher quality images.
For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables.
The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products.
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Terminal
on the TV
Cable
Terminal on external
equipment
Image
Quality
AV cable
Component video cable
Audio cable
HDMI-certified cable
Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI-HDMI conversion cable
HD
Quality
Standard
Quality
AUDIO
DVI OUT
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1
Press INPUT.
The INPUT list screen displays.
2
Press
a
/
b
to select the input source.
You can also select the input source by pressing
INPUT. Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source
toggles.
HDMI
4
TV
HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI
3
An image from the selected source automatically
displays.
If the corresponding input is not plugged in, you
cannot change the input. Be sure to connect the
equipment beforehand.
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INPUTINPUT
INPUT
TV
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
Menu
AIR
Input
Example
INPUT
TV
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
Menu
AIR
Input
Example
Displaying an External Equipment Image
To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV.