English-13Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMIThis connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device.1. Connect an HDMI Cablebetween the [HDMI1/DVI IN]or [HDMI IN 2] on the TV andthe HDMI OUT on the DVDplayer/Set-Top Box orconnect a DVI to HDMI Cableor DVI-HDMI Adapterbetween the [HDMI1/DVI IN]jack on the TV and the DVIjack on the DVD player/Set-Top Box.If connecting via HDMI/DVI,you must also connect audiocables. Connect AudioCables between the DVI IN[L-AUDIO-R] jacks on the TVand the AUDIO OUT jacks onthe DVD player/Set-Top Box.DVD Player/Set-Top BoxTV Rear PanelTV Rear PanelHDMI Cable (Not supplied)What is HDMI?• HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is a next-generation interface that enablesthe transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable withoutcompression.• “Multimedia interface” is a more accurate name for it especially because it allowsmultiple channels of digital audio (5.1 channels).The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, hasthe HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, andsupports multi-channel digital audio.➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.➢ When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.➢ When connecting via HDMI, you do not need to connect Audio Cables. You only need to connect Audiocables when connecting via HDMI/DVI.Connecting a Digital Audio SystemThe rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System to your TV.1. Connect an Optical orCoaxial Cable between theDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL or COAXIAL)jacks on the TV and theDigital Audio Input jacks onthe Digital Audio System.When a Digital AudioSystem is connected to the“DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL or COAXIAL)”terminal:Decrease the gain (volume)of the TV, and adjust thevolume level with thesystem’s volume control.Digital Audio SystemTV Rear PanelOptical Cable (Not supplied)Coaxial cable (Not supplied)What is OPTICAL?• Converts the electric signal into an optical light signal, and transmits it through glass fibers. S/PDIFis a transmission system of digital audio in the form of a light wave that uses a glass conductor.What is COAXIAL:?• The digital audio signal is received through a coaxial copper cable.➢ 5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH.➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.orDVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)Audio Cable(Not supplied)1