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Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI
device to the HDMI input
The HDMI input on your television receives digital
audio and uncompressed digital video from an
HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video
from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form
from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant
devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI
output). For acceptable video signal formats, see page 47.
NOTE:
• Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with
your latest HDMI TV, due to the adoption of a new standard.
Please unplug your HDMI cable first and then try setting the
following three options (Deep Color, x.v.Colour, Lip Sync)
to "Off". Your early HDMI source should operate properly
with your television. See page 37.
• Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/
44.1/48kHz.
To connect an HDMI device
Connect an HDMI cable (type A connector) to the HDMI
terminal.
For proper operation, it is recommended that you use an HDMI
cable with the HDMI Logo (
• If your HDMI connection is capable of 1080p and/or your
television is capable of refresh rates greater than 60Hz or
supports Deep Color™, you will need a Category 2 cable.
Conventional HDMI/DVI cable may not work properly with
this mode.
• HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate analog
audio cables are not required (see illustration).
• See "HDMI1 audio" on page 36.
The HDMI3 terminal is located at the side of the television.
HDMI cable
HDMI device
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
IN
OUT
R
L
To view the HDMI device video, press the
HDMI2 or HDMI3 mode.
[1]
consumer electronic
).
HDMI OUT
o
to select HDMI1,
To connect a DVI device
Connect an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A
connector) to HDMI1 terminal and audio cables to the PC/
HDMI1 (AUDIO) socket (see illustration).
• The recommended HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable length is 6.6
ft (2m).
• An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers video only.
Separate analog audio cables are required.
• See "HDMI1 audio" on page 36.
Audio cable for HDMI to
television connection
(not supplied)
HDMI-to- DVI adapter Cable
DVI device
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
IN
OUT
L
R
NOTE:
To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, it is
recommended that you follow these procedures:
• When turning on your electronic components, turn on the
television first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
• When turning off your electronic components, turn off the
HDMI or DVI device first, and then the television.
[1] EIA/CEA-861-D compliance covers the transmission of uncompressed
digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, which is
being standardized for reception of high-definition video signals. Because
this is an evolving technology, it is possible that some devices may not
operate properly with the television.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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SETTING UP
DVI /HDCP
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