Connections; Connecting To Av Devices (Blu-Ray Players, Dvd Players, Etc.) - Samsung SyncMaster 5 Series User Manual

Connections

Connections

Connecting to AV Devices (Blu-ray Players, DVD Players, etc.)

Using an HDMI Cable for an HD connection (up to 1080p, HD digital signals)
For the best quality HD picture, we recommend using an HDMI connection.
Use with DVD players, Blu-ray players, HD cable boxes, and HD Set-Top-Box satellite receivers.
HDMI OUT
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HDMI IN 1 (DVI), HDMI IN 2 (MHL / ARC)
• For the best picture and audio quality, connect digital devices to the product using HDMI cables.
An HDMI cable supports digital video and audio signals, and does not require an audio cable.
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– To connect the product to a digital device that does not support HDMI output, use an HDMI to DVI cable
and audio cables.
• If you connect an external device to the product that uses an older version of HDMI, the video and audio may
not work. If this occurs, ask the manufacturer of the device about the HDMI version and, if it is out of date,
request an upgrade.
Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, the picture may not display or a connection error may
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occur.
• We recommend using a basic high-speed HDMI cable or an HDMI cable that is Ethernet compatible. Note that
this product does not support the Ethernet function via HDMI.
• This product supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) functions via an HDMI cable. Note that the ARC function
is supported by the HDMI IN 2 (MHL / ARC) port only.
The ARC function allows digital audio to output via the HDMI IN 2 (MHL / ARC) port on the product. It can be
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enabled only when the product is connected with an audio receiver that supports the ARC function.
• This product supports the Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) function via an HDMI-MHL cable. Note that the
MHL function is supported by the HDMI IN 2 (MHL / ARC) port only.
• The MHL function lets you display a mobile device's screen via the HDMI IN 2 (MHL / ARC) port on the
product. It can be enabled only when the product is connected with a mobile device that supports the MHL
function.
When you use MHL devices via a MHL cable,
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devices via an HDMI cable,
Screen Fit in the Picture Size
• If you use MHL devices via an HDMI cable, The product will be recognized as the HDMI input. In this case, the
product may work differently than when you use MHL devices via a MHL cable.
HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)
Picture Size
Picture Size is not set to
→
menu (Menu Picture
English - 24
is set to Screen Fit automatically. But if you use MHL
Screen Fit automatically. To view an original size, select
→
Picture Size).