12 Making connectionsDX-L40-10AConnecting a computerTip: Some computers have an HDMI connector, which can beused for a better picture.To connect a computer:1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord isunplugged and the computer is turned off.2 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA jack on thecomputer, then connect the other end of thecable to the VGA jack on the back of your TV.Note: The VGA cable should be a 15-pin D-Sub (analog RGB)cable.3 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jackon the computer, then connect the other end ofthe cable to the VGA AUDIO IN jack on the backof your TV.Note: The audio cable should have a stereo mini plug.To play video from a computer:1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUTSOURCE menu opens.2 Press or to select VGA, then press ENTER.3 Turn on the computer, then adjust the displayproperties, if necessary.Connecting headphonesTo connect headphones:• Connect your headphones to the HEADPHONEjack on the side of your TV.Note: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When usingheadphones, use the lowest volume setting that still letsyou hear the sound.Connecting an external sound systemTo connect an external audio device:1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord isunplugged and the component video device isturned off.2 Connect an analog audio (L and R) cable to theAudio Out (L/R) jacks on the back of your TV.- OR -Connect a digital optical (Toslink) cable to theDIGITAL OUTPUT jack on the side of your TV.3 Connect the other end of the analog audio (Land R) cable to the AUDIO IN jacks on theanalog stereo receiver.- OR -Connect the other end of the digital optical(Toslink) cable to the DIGITAL INPUT jack onthe digital amplifier.HDMI3 HDMI2COMP2VIDEO L RAV2RCOMP1Y P B P R L RL RAUDIO OUTLAudio cable (stereo mini plugs)VGA cableBack of TVComputerL RVIDEOHDMI1SERVICES-VIDEO HEADPHONESide of TVHeadphonesL RVIDEOS-VIDEO HEADPHONEHDMI1SERVICEHDMI3 HDMI2COMP2VIDEO L RAV2RCOMP1Y P B P R L RL RAUDIO OUTLSide of TVStereoAnalog audio cables Digital optical (Toslink)audio cableDigital amplifierBack of TVDX-L40-10A_09-0537_MAN_ENG_V1.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:07 AM