Connections; Connecting To An Av Device - Samsung series 8000 User Manual

Connections

Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p)
We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture.
Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver
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HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2(ARC), 3,
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When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the
player, HD cable box, or HD STB satellite receiver may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI
(DVI to HDMI) adapter. The
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If an external device such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / HD cable box / HD STB satellite receiver supporting
HDMI version older than 1.4 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound /
annoying flicker / abnormal color).
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If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If you
suspect the version is older than 1.4, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and
request an upgrade.
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Samsung TVs support HDMI 1.4 (with 3D and Audio Return Channel). However, the ARC(Audio Return
Channel) function is only supported on
– If 3D Auto View is On, some functions, such as Yahoo or Internet@TV, are disabled. To use these functions,
set 3D Auto View or 3D Mode to Off.
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The ARC function enables digital output of sound using the
when the TV is connected to an audio receiver that supports ARC.
– The ARC mode is only enabled when the TV is connected to a device with an HDMI Standard cable, HDMI
High Speed cable, Hdmi Standard with Ethernet cable or HDMI High Speed with Ethernet cable.
– When the Input Source is the TV, the ARC function allows audio to be heard from a receiver. The audio is sent
to a receiver from the TV via an HDMI cable without the need for a separate optical cable.
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It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a
connection error may occur.

Connecting to an AV Device

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Red White
4, PC/DVI AUDIO IN
PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio.
HDMI IN 2(ARC).
HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)
HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supp ied)
Audio Cable (Not Supp ied)
HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack for video. A DVD, Blu-ray
HDMI IN 2(ARC) port and can only be operated
Device
HDMI OUT
Device
DVI OUT
AUDIO OUT
R AUDIO L
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