Using External Equipment; Setting The Input Source; Connecting Audio/Video Equipment; Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd (Display) - Sharp Aquos LC-32WD1E Operation Manual

Using external equipment

Setting the input source

To receive audio or video from an external source, set the
input source using on the remote control or the TV.

Connecting audio/video equipment

The way you connect your television depends on the
equipment you want to connect, the ports available on the
equipment (and the TV), and the quality of the signal you
want to receive.
Input and output connections are available on the rear and
on the side of the TV. Refer to "Television rear and side
view" on page 7 for more information.
NOTE:
• The following diagrams show common connection
scenarios. For best results, use the highest quality
connection possible.
• The cables marked with * are commercially
available items.

Connecting a VCR or DVD (display)

Use EXT1 or EXT2 to connect a VCR, DVD player, and
other audiovisual equipment that are used for display.
SCART cable*
NOTE:
• For optimal display, set the input setting to the
type of input being received. See "Input Select" on
page 18.
• If you are connecting recording equipment, you
must use EXT1.

Connecting a VCR (recording)

Use the EXT1 to connect a VCR or other audiovisual
equipment that are used for recording purposes.
SCART cable*
NOTE:
• For optimal display, set the input setting to the
type of input being received. See "Input Select" on
page 18.
Connecting a game console or
camcorder
Connect a game console, camcorder, or similar device to
any of the appropriate connections on the TV. However, we
suggest using EXT3 on the side panel for convenience.
L-AUDIO-R
Game console
NOTE:
•
•

Connecting a DVD player

Use EXT3 (side panel), EXT4, EXT6, or EXT7 to connect a
DVD player or similar equipment.
Example 1: EXT3 (side panel)
VCR
L-AUDIO-R
DVD player
NOTE:
•
VCR
AUDIO cable*
S-video cable*
or
S-VIDEO VIDEO
Composite
AV OUTPUT
video cable*
Camcorder
The S-Video (Y/C) and composite (CVBS)
connection cannot be used at the same time.
For optimal display, set the input setting to the
type of input being received. See page 18.
AUDIO cable*
S-video cable*
or
S-VIDEO VIDEO
Composite
AV OUTPUT
video cable*
The S-Video (Y/C) and composite (CVBS)
connection cannot be used at the same time.
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