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TV C onnections
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 8 and 23 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 Ty pes and Audio/Video Quality
VIDEO QUALITY
BEST
HDMI
DVI-to-HDMI
High-definition or standard-definition video
GOOD
Component
Composite
Video
Video
Standard-definition
video only
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
Coaxial Audio
HDMI
Dolby Digital 5.1,
PCM 2.0 (stereo)
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GOOD
L/R Analog Stereo
Audio
Mini
Plug
Stereo only