Connecting An Hdmi; Input - Toshiba 40SL500U Owner's Manual

Connecting an HDMI

device to the HDMI input
The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source
device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) source device.
This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-
Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program
material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D
compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-
top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output).
Supported signal formats: VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA,
SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i
(60Hz), 1080p (24Hz/60Hz). For detailed signal
specifications, see page 82.
Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, Dolby Digital
(AC-3), sampling rate 32/44.1/48 kHz.
Note:
• To connect a PC to the HDMI input, see page 20.
• Some legacy HDMI sources may not work properly with
your HDMI TV, due to the adoption of new standards.
Please try setting the following options (Content Type
and INSTAPORT ™ ) to Off. See "Using the HDMI settings
feature" (- page 49).
To connect an HDMI device, you will need:
•one HDMI cable per HDMI device
– For proper operation, it is recommended that you use
an HDMI cable with the HDMI Logo (
– To display an 1080p/60 Hz signal format, you will
need a High Speed HDMI cable. Conventional HDMI/
DVI cable may not work properly.
– HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate
analog audio cables are not required.
– See "Setting the HDMI audio mode" (- page 49).
TV right side panel
TV back panel
HDMI device
VIDEO AUDIO
HDMI OUT
L R
IN
OUT
L R
To view the HDMI device video:
Press + and B or b to select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2,
HDMI 3 or HDMI 4.
Note: To program the TV remote control to operate other
devices, see Chapter 3.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
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or DVI
).
3
4
HDMI
cable
To connect a DVI device, you will need:
•One HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable
– For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI
adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The
recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m).
•One 3.5mm Stereo to RCA Y-Cable
– An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers video only.
Separate analog audio cables are required.
– See "Setting the HDMI audio mode" (- page 49).
TV back panel
DVI device
VIDEO AUDIO
L R
IN
OUT
R
L
Note: To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset
properly, it is recommended that you follow these
procedures:
• When turning on your electronic components, turn on
the TV first and then the HDMI or DVI device.
• When turning off your 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 not operate properly with the TV.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
HDMI-to-
DVI
adapter
cable
DVI/HDCP
OUT
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