Introduction To Connections; Types Of Connection; Displaying An External Equipment Image - Sharp Aquos LC-80LE857U Operation Manual

Introduction to Connections

Types of Connection

For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables.
• The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products.
■ Connecting to video equipment or PC
Image quality differs depending on the terminal used. To enjoy clearer images, check the output terminals of
your external equipment and use its appropriate terminals for higher quality images.
Image Terminal
Quality on the TV
HD
HDMI-certified cable
Quality
Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI-HDMI conversion cable
Component video cable
Audio cable
AV cable
Standard
Quality
■ Connecting to audio equipment
Terminal on the TV
Optical fiber cable
Ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable
Terminal on external
Cable
equipment
AUDIO
DVI OUT
Terminal on external
Cable
equipment
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG AUDIO IN

Displaying an External Equipment Image

To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV.
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INPUT
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14, 15
Example
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AIR
INPUT
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TV
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
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Press INPUT.
• The INPUT list screen displays.
2 Press a/b to select the input source.
• You can also select the input source by pressing INPUT.
Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source toggles.
HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3
TV HDMI4
• An image from the selected source automatically displays.
• If the corresponding input is not plugged in, you cannot
change the input. Be sure to connect the equipment
beforehand.
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