Tv Connections; Before You Begin; Connection Types And Audio/Video Quality - Mitsubishi Electric DLP 742 Series Basic Owner's Manual

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TV Connections

Before You Begin

Auto Input Sensing
The TV's Auto Input Sensing feature automatically rec-
ognizes many connections and prompts you to identify
the type of device connected. See pages 9 and 28 for
more on Auto Input Sensing.
Connection Types
Use the connection types available on your input
devices that will give the best video quality. For
example, choose HDMI over component video; choose
component video over composite video.
Picture Quality
For best picture quality, route signals directly from the
source device to the TV.

Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality

VIDEO QUALITY
BEST
HDMI DVI-to-HDMI
High-definition or standard-definition video
HDMI cables are available as Standard and High-Speed types.
• High-Speed HDMI Cables. Blu-ray players, newer DVD
players, video games, 3D content, and set-top boxes
require High-Speed HDMI cables, suitable for clock
frequencies up to 340 MHz or data rates of up to 10.2
gigabits per second. Use high-speed cables for 1080p
HD signals carrying extended color encodings (i.e., 30 or
GOOD
Component Composite
Video Video
Standard-definition
video only
HDMI Cable Categories
Surround Sound
The TV accepts PCM stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 over
the ANT and HDMI inputs and passes the audio out on
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
IMPORTANT
Accessories such as cables, adapters, splitters,
or combiners required for TV connections
are not supplied with the TV. These items are
available at most electronics stores.
AUDIO QUALITY
BEST
Digital
HDMI Coaxial Audio
Dolby Digital 5.1,
PCM 2.0 (stereo)
more bits, also called Deep Color). High-Speed HDMI
cables are also suitable for standard HDTV signals.
• Standard HDMI Cables. Standard HDMI cables may be
unmarked. They are suitable for standard HDTV 720p,
1080i, and 1080p signals with 8-bit color depth. Use
Standard HDMI cables for clock frequencies up to 74.25
MHz or data rates of up to 2.23 gigabits per second.
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
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GOOD
L/R Analog Stereo
Audio Mini
Plug
Stereo only