Rear Panel Connections - Hitachi 37HLX99 Operating Manual

Rear Panel Connections

Antenna Input
To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the
Channel Manager option to change the signal
source CABLE or AIR (see page 52).
Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4
By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (
and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD
of the remote control, you can select each video
source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect
external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders,
laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have
mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left
audio jack).
MONITOR OUT & HI-FI AUDIO OUT
These jacks provide fixed and variable audio and
video signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS )
which are used for recording. Use the S-VIDEO
Output for high quality video output. Component
signal to Input 3,4 and 5, and HDMI inputs will not
have monitor output.
Optical Out (Digital Audio)
This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your
audio device that is Dolby
compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
NOTE: *Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
S-VIDEO Inputs 1 and 2
Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video)
jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO
output capability.
NOTE: 1. You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to
connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of
these inputs may be used at a time.
2. S-VIDEO output may be used for
recording, only when the input is of S-
VIDEO type.
HDMI 1, 2 & 5 (High Definition Multimedia
Interface)
ABOUT HDMI – HDMI is the
next-generation all digital interface for consumer
electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution
of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-
channel audio in a single cable. Because digital
television (DTV) signals remain in digital format,
HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images
retain the highest video quality from the source all
the way to your television screen.
Use the HDMI input for your external devices such
as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an
HDMI output connection.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
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trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
NOTE: 1. The HDMI input is not intended for use
® Digital and PCM
NOTE: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and
with personal computers.
2. Only DTV formats such as 1080i, 720p, 480i
and 480p are available for HDMI input.
Component: Y-P P Inputs
B R
INPUTS 3 and 4 provide Y-P P
B
connecting equipment with this capability, such as
a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use
composite video signal for both inputs.
S-VIDEO to INPUT 1 or 2 at the same
time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.
2. Your component outputs may be labeled
Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the
components B-Y output to the TV's P
input and the components R-Y output to
the TV's P input.
R
3. Your component outputs may be labeled
Y-C C . In this case, connect the component
B R
C output to the TV's P
B B
component C output to the TV's P
R
4. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to
obtain optimum picture quality when using
the Y-P P inputs (see page 43).
B R
5. To ensure no copyright infringement, the
MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal,
when using the Y-P P
B R
Input.
6. INPUT 3 , 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be
used for composite video and component
video input.
IR Out / G-Link
This jack provides IR output to your external components
(VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). This connection
will allow you to control the external components with
your LCD Television's remote control .
(For reference see pages 16).
For FACTORY use only.
jacks for
R
B
input and the
input.
R
jacks and HDMI