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MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD Player, or VCR
Connect a HD receiver, DVD Player, or VCR to the TV and select an appropriate input mode.
HDMI Connection
HDMI is the best way to connect a device.
Transmits the digital video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external
device and the TV with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration.
NOTE
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Use the latest High Speed HDMI™ Cable that supports CEC (Customer Electronics Control)
function.
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High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.
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HDMI Audio Supported Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM (Up to 192 kHz, 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48
kHz / 96 kHz / 192 kHz).
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When you use an HDMI cable(HDMI port3), it is recommended that you use the cable provided.
If you use a regular HDMI cable, use a high-speed HDMI cable (3m or less).
Choose any HDMI input port to connect.
It does not matter which port you use.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
When connected with a high-speed
y
HDMI cable, digital audio can be sent to a
compactible device without an additional
optical audio cable.
ARC is only supported on the HDMI
y
(4K@60Hz)/DVI IN 2 (ARC) port. An
external audio device that supports
ARC should be connected to HDMI
(4K@60Hz)/DVI IN 2 (ARC) if you wish to
use ARC.
DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB
HDMI cable
4K@ 50/60Hz Support Format
Frame
Color Depth / Chroma Sampling
Resolution
rate
(Hz)
YCbCr
4:2:0
50.00
3840 X 2160p
59.94
YCbCr
4096 X 2160p
60.00
4:4:4
RGB
4:4:4
Supported at HDMI3 Port only
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NOTE
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HDMI specifications may be different for
each input port, so make sure to check the
device specifications before connecting.
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Contact customer service for more informa-
tion on the HDMI specifications of each
input port.
HDMI
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
YCbCr 4:2:0
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YCbCr 4:2:2
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