Samsung 8 series User Manual

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8 EnglishConnectionsConnectionsConnecting to an AV DeviceUsing an HDMI or HDMI/DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p)We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cablebox, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver✎ HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2(ARC), 3, 4, PC/DVI AUDIO INx When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack for video. A DVD, Blu-rayplayer, HD cable box, or HD STB satellite receiver may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI(DVI to HDMI) adapter. The PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio.x If an external device such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / HD cable box / HD STB satellite receiver supportingHDMI version older than 1.4 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound /annoying flicker / abnormal color).x If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If yoususpect the version is older than 1.4, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version andrequest an upgrade.x Samsung TVs support HDMI 1.4 (with 3D and Audio Return Channel). However, the ARC(Audio ReturnChannel) function is only supported on HDMI IN 2(ARC).– If 3D Auto View is On, some functions, such as Internet@TV are disabled. To use these functions, set 3DAuto View or 3D Mode to Off.x The ARC function enables digital output of sound using the TV's HDMI IN 2(ARC) port and can only beoperated when the TV is connected to an audio receiver that supports the ARC.– The ARC mode is only enabled when the TV is connected to a device with an HDMI Standard cable, HDMIHigh Speed cable, HDMI Standard with Ethernet cable or HDMI High Speed with Ethernet cable.– When the Input Source is the TV, the ARC function allows audio to be heard from a receiver. The audio is sentto a receiver from the TV via an HDMI cable without the need for a separate optical cable.x It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or aconnection error may occur.HDMI OUTDVI OUTR-AUDIO-LAUDIO OUT(ARC)WRDeviceDeviceWhiteRed