Making connections
Making connections
What connection should I use?
Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV.
For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best
available connection.
Use the following tables to identify cables:
Connection
Video
type and jack
quality
HDMI
Best (use this
video/audio
if your devices
have HDMI)
Component
video (requires
Better than
an audio
composite, or
connection)
coaxial
Composite video
(requires an
audio
Better than
connection)
coaxial
Coaxial
video/audio
Good
Cable connector
DX-32L221A12/DX-40L260A12
Connection
Cable connectors
type and jack
Digital optical
audio (SPDIF)
output
Audio out
Analog audio
VGA (computer)
video and audio
You can use an HDMI jack to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need
to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that
connects to the DVI device.
Cautions
•
Check the jacks for position and type before
making any connections.
•
Loose connections can result in image or color
problems. Make sure that all connections are
tight and secure.
•
The external audio/video equipment shown
may be different from your equipment. If you
have questions, refer to the documentation that
came with your equipment.
•
Always unplug the power cord when
connecting external equipment.
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