Making connections 7DX-19LD150A11Making connectionsWhat connection should I use?Your TV/DVD combo has several connection types forconnecting devices to your TV/DVD combo.For the best video quality, you should connect a device tothe best available connection.Use the following tables to identify cables:You can use the HDMI1 jack to connect a DVI device toyour TV/DVD combo. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVIadapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to theDVI device. For more information, see “Connecting a DVDor Blu-ray player” on page 11.Connectiontype and jackVideoquality Cable connectorHDMIvideo/audio Best (use thisif yourdevices haveHDMI)Componentvideo (requiresan audioconnection) Better thancomposite,or coaxialS-Video(requires anaudioconnection) Better thancomposite orcoaxialCompositevideo (requiresan audioconnection) Better thancoaxialCoaxialvideo/audioGoodRedBlueGreenYellowConnectiontype and jack Cable connectorsDigital opticalaudio (SPDIF)Analog audioVGA(computer)video andaudioCautions• Check the jacks for position and type beforemaking any connections.• Loose connections can result in image or colorproblems. Make sure that all connections aretight and secure.• The external audio/video equipment shownmay be different from your equipment. If youhave questions, refer to the documentation thatcame with your equipment.• Always unplug the power cord whenconnecting external equipment.RedWhite