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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.
NOTE
•HDMI specifications may be different for each input port, so make sure to check the device
specifications before connecting.
•The HDMI IN 3 port is especially suitable for the specifications to enjoy UHD Video (4:4:4, 4:2:2)
of 4K @ 50/60 Hz. However, video or audio may not be supported depending on the specifica-
tions of the external equipment. In that case, use any other HDMI IN port.
•Contact customer service for more information on the HDMI specifications of each input port.
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 that supports CEC (Customer Electronics Control)
function.
•High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.
•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 / 96 kHz / 192 kHz).
•
When you use an HDMI cable (HDMI port 3), it is recommended that you use the cable provided.
If you use a regular HDMI cable, use a high-speed HDMI cable (3 m or less).(Depending upon
model)
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
When connected with a high-speed
y
y
HDMI cable, digital audio can be sent to
a compatible device without an additional
optical audio cable.
ARC is only supported on the HDMI (4K @
y
y
60 Hz) / DVI IN 2 (ARC) port. An external
audio device that supports ARC should be
connected to HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz) / DVI IN
2 (ARC) if you wish to use ARC.
HDMI cable
DVD / Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box /
HD STB
4K @ 50/60 Hz 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
4:4:4
1 Supported at HDMI IN 3 Port only
HDMI
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
YCbCr 4:2:0
1
YCbCr 4:2:2
1
-
-
1
RGB
-
-
1