Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to
connect devices.
PC INPUT
HDMI/DVI
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT
antenna, cable, or cable box.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID) Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks, such
as a VCR or DVD player.
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L AUDIO
Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack. The left audio
connectors are usually white. For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT.
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R AUDIO
Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack. The right
audio connector is usually red.
COMPONENT INPUT Lets you connect a device that has component VIDEO jacks, such as a
DVD player.
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CMPT Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video is
separated into three signals. Use three video-grade or component VIDEO cables for the
connection. When using CMPT Y Pb Pr, make sure you connect left and right AUDIO cables
to the CMPT L and R AUDIO jacks.
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CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The
left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO
INPUT.
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CMPT R AUDIO
Provides right AUDIO connection when using the CMPT VIDEO INPUTS.
The right audio connector is usually red.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (optical)
compatible audio receiver.
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI or a
DVI output for the best picture quality.
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HDMI/DVI INPUT
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides
an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an
integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI),
the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices.
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DVI AUDIO L (used for DVI only)
jack for DVI. The left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio sources be sure to use
the Left AUDIO INPUT.
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DVI AUDIO R (used for DVI only)
jack for DVI. The right audio connector is usually red.
PC VIDEO INPUT
Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA OUTPUT, to this jack
using a 15 pin D-sub cable. Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA output, to this
jack using a 15 pin D-sub cable.
PC AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC INPUT
Use a 3.5mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to connect a
PC to your TV.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID)
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
DVI AUDIO INPUT
R
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT)
Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your
Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a
Provides left audio connection when using the HDMI
Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANTENNA/CABLE
OUTPUT (Coaxial)
Note:
connect the left and
right AUDIO cables
because the DVI
cable carries only the
picture signal, not the
sound.
Connections and Setup
Remember to
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