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Connecting external equipment
Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch
remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
It is designed for best performance with 1080i and 1080p
high-definition video signals but will also accept and display
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p and 720p signals. NOTE: For
1080p it is recommended that approved HDMI cable up to
5m long is used. If the unit has DVI output a special
conversion cable from DVI to HDMI will be required.
PLEASE NOTE: Although this television is able to connect
to HDMI equipment it is possible that some equipment may
not operate correctly.
A wide variety of external equipment can be
connected to the back of the television, therefore the
relevant owners manuals for all additional
equipment must be referred to.
We recommend SCART 1 for a decoder and SCART 2 for a
media recorder. If connecting S-VIDEO equipment, set the
INPUT for EXT2. See page 33.
If the television automatically switches over to monitor
external equipment, return to normal television by pressing
the desired programme position button. To recall external
equipment, press
B
to select between DTV, EXT1, EXT2,
EXT3C, HDMI1, HDMI2, PC or ATV.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Aerial cables:
Connect the aerial to the socket on the rear of the television.
If you use a decoder* and/or a media recorder it is essential
that the aerial cable is connected through the decoder
and/or through the media recorder to the television.
SCART leads:
Connect the video recorder IN/OUT socket to the television.
Connect the decoder TV socket to the television. Connect
the media recorder SAT socket to the decoder MEDIA REC.
socket.
Before running Auto tuning put your decoder and media
recorder to Standby.
The phono sockets alongside the COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT sockets will accept L and R audio signals.
The Digital Audio Output socket enables the connection of a
suitable surround sound system. NOTE: this output is
always active.
In addition there is a fixed external audio ouput which
enables the connection of a suitable Hi-Fi unit. Make sure
the Speaker option in the Sound menu is set to Off.
HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is for use with
a DVD, decoder or electrical equipment with digital audio
and video output.
media recorder
decoder*
CABLE HOLDER
FIXING STRAP
HDMI™ INPUT
SOCKETS
COMMON INTERFACE
The Common Interface is for a
Conditional Access Module (CAM).
Contact a service provider.
SCART 2 (EXT2)
COMPONENT VIDEO (EXT3)
SCART 1 (EXT1)
*
a decoder could
be Digital Satellite
or any other
compatible decoder.
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The cable holder
can be used for aerial,
media recorder and
audio cables. Do not
use as a handle and
remove all cables
before moving the
television.
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IN/OUT
MEDIA REC.
TV
SAT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT
(DTV MODE ONLY)
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