3. Making ConnectionsConnect your TV to an antenna or cable connection, and then connect your peripherals. When done, connect thepower cord to the TV, and then connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet. If you are connecting your TV to a cableor satellite box using HDMI, Component, or Composite connections, you do not need to connect the ANT IN jack to anantenna or a cable connection.y For the best picture and audio quality, connect digital devicesusing an HDMI cable.y If you connect an external device to the TV that uses an olderversion of HDMI, the video and audio may not work. If thisoccurs, ask the manufacturer of the device about the HDMIversion and, if it is out of date, request an upgrade.y Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, thepicture may not display or a connection error may occur.y PC/DVI AUDIO IN input is not supported.y For an HDMI to DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMIIN 1(DVI) jack.y For PCs with DVI video out jacks, use an HDMI to DVI cable toconnect the DVI out on the PC to the HDMI IN 1 jack on the TV.Use the PC's speakers for audio.y EX-LINK: Connector for service only.HDMI OUTHDMI OUTAUDIO OUTR-AUDIO-LVIDEO OUT OPTICALANT OUTW R BRR W R B RGRGW YRR W RYR WAUDIO INR-AUDIO-LAUDIO OUTR-AUDIO-LCOMPONENT OUTPR PB YDVI OUTVCR Blu-ray playerCableorPower InputTV Rear PanelTV Side PanelVHF/UHF AntennaDVD / Home TheaterAudio Device (2)Using an Optical (Digital) CableAudio Device (1)Using an Audio (Analog) CableAV Device (2)Using Audio/VideoCablesAV Device (3)Using a ComponentCable (up to 1080p)Media PlayUsing a USB DrivePCUsing an HDMI Cable or anHDMI to DVI Cable. Use thePC speakers for audio.Digital Audio SystemAV Device (1)Using an HDMI Cable(up to 1080p)Blu-ray player / DVD /cable box / sat boxPCy The side panel may differ depending on the model.