Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device
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
electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with
HDMI or DVI output). For acceptable video signal formats,
see page 37.
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 options (Deep Color, Lip Sync)
to "Off". Your early HDMI source should operate
properly with your television. See page 28.
• 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 27.
The HDMI3 terminal is located at the side of the television.
HDMI device
VIDEO
AUDIO
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To view the HDMI device video, press the
HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 mode.
to the HDMI input
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HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
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to select
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 27.
Audio cable for PC to
television connection
(not supplied)
VIDEO
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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HDMI-to-
DVI adapter Cable
DVI device
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