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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
Use the latest High Speed HDMI™ Cable with CEC (Customer Electronics Control) function.
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y
High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.
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y
HDMI Audio Supported Format: Dolby Digital, PCM (Up to 192 kHz, 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
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y
/ 96 kHz / 192kHz ), DTS
Choose any HDMI input port to connect.
It does not matter which port you use.
(*Not Provided)
DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
When connected with a high-speed HDMI cable,
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y
digital audio can be sent to a compactible device
without an additional optical audio cable.
ARC is only supported on the HDMI input 1 (ARC)
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y
port. An external audio device that supports ARC
should be connected to HDMI 1 if you wish to use
ARC
HDMI