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Connecting an HDNI® or
DVI
device to the HDN] input
The HDM[ input on your TV receives digital audio
and uncompressed digital video from an HDM[
source device, or macompressed digital video from a
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-
Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) wogram
material in digital form from ElA/CEA-861-D-
compliant m consumer electronic devices (such as
a set-top box or DVD player with HDM[ or DVI
output).
The HDM[ input can accept and display VGA,
SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p
(60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz) and 1080p
(24Hz/60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal
specifications, see page 58.
Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate
32/44.1/48 kHz
Note: Toconnect a PCto the HDMI input,see page 19.
To connect an HDMI device, you will need:
. One HDM[ cable (type A connector) per HDM[ device
- For proper operation, it is recommended that
you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI Logo
( H_mr ),
_ Todisplay an 1080i/60Hz signal format, you
will need a Category 2 cable. Conventional
HDMI/DVI cable may not work properly.
_ HDMI cable transfers both video and audio.
Separate analog audio cables are not
required (see illustration).
- See "Setting the HDMI ®audio mode"
(_,,_page 27).
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To view the HDMI device video:
Select the HDM[ 1, HDM[ 2 or HDM[ 3 video input
source on the TV.*
,:, To select the video input source, press INPUTon
the remote control (t:_ page 21). To program the
TV remote control to operate other devices, see
Chapter 3.
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To connect a DVI device, you will need:
. One HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDM[ type A
connector) per DV[ device
- Forproper operation, the length of an HDMI-
to-DVl adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft
(3m). The recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m).
* One 3.5ram stereo to RCAY-cable
- An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers
video only. Separate analog audio cables
are required (see iflustration).
_ See "Setting the HDMI ®audio mode"
(r:_page 27).
TV back panel
Note: Toensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset
properly, it is recommended thatyou follow these
procedures:
° When turning on your electronic components,
turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or
DVI device.
° When turning offyour electronic components,
turn off the HDMI or DVI device first, and
then the TV
[1] EIA/CEA-861-D compliance covers the
transmission of uncompressed digital video
with high-bandwidth digital content protection,
which is being standardized for reception of
high-definition video signals. Because this is
an evolving technology, it is possible that some
devices may notoperate properly with theTV.