Connecting an HDMI® or DVI Device to the HDMI Input
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) programme material in digital
form from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant [1] consumer
electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player
with HDMI or DVI output).
Note:
• Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with
your latest HDMI TV.
• 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 50Hz,
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
analogue audio cables are not required (see illustration).
• To view the HDMI device video, press the
select HDMI1 or HDMI2.
).
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button to
HDMI Input
Sockets
(Black)
HDMI device
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To Connect a DVI Device
Connect an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable (HDMI type A
connector) to the HDMI terminal.
• The recommended HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable length is
6.6 ft (2m).
• An HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable transfers video only.
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 fi rst, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
• When turning off your electronic components, turn off
the HDMI or DVI device fi rst, and then the television.
HDMI Input
Sockets
HDMI to DVI
Adapter Cable
(not supplied)