Connecting to an HD receiver, DVD Player, or VCR
Connect an 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 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 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: DTS (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz), AC3 (32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz), PCM (32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz /
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96 kHz / 192 kHz).
When you use an HDMI cable, it is recommended that you use the cable provided. If you use a regular HDMI cable, use a high-
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speed HDMI cable (3m or less). (For 77EC980T)
Choose any HDMI input port to connect.
It does not matter which port you use.
(For 55EC930T)
(*Not Provided)
HDMI
DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
When connected with a high-speed HDMI cable, digital audio can be sent to a compactible device without an additional
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optical audio cable.
ARC is only supported on the HDMI/DVI IN 1 (ARC) port. An external audio device that supports ARC should be connected
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to HDMI/DVI IN 1 (ARC) if you wish to use ARC.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS