Akai PDP42Z5TA - 42" Plasma TV User Manual page 17

Connecting the DVD player or HDTV Set-top box using HDMI input
Remove power from the PDP (unplug from the wall outlet) and external equipment
before connecting cables.
1. Connect the PDP to the DVD player or HDTV Set-top box with the HDMI cable.
2. Connect the VGA/DVI AUDIO input terminal to the audio output terminal of
HDTV Set-top box with DVI output terminal, and a DVI to HDMI conversion
cable should be adopted.
3. Please ensure the Power Cord is connected before it is operated.
4. Press Standby to turn on the PDP, then turn on external equipment.
5. The PDP and DVD or Set-top box are working at the same time. Press Source
button to select HDMI signal source.
6. Press Enter to confirm your source selection.
Note:
1. The above step 2 is used if you connect DVI output to the HDMI input of the
PDP.
The above step 1 is used if you connect HDMI output to the HDMI input of the
PDP.
2. HDMI does not support PC.
3. The HDMI and VGA ports share the same Audio Inputs. Please be certain
the correct cables are connected to prevent confusion during use. If audio
is being passed through the HDMI cable, you will not need to use the
audio inputs.
DVD or Set-top box
HDMI
red white
DVI
DVD or Set-top box
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