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TV Connections
Before You Begin
Auto Input Sensing
The TV's Auto Input Sensing feature automatically rec-
ognizes many connections and prompts you to identify
the type of device connected. See
Auto Input Sensing.
Connection Types
Use the connection types available on your input
devices that will give the best video quality. For
example, choose HDMI over component video; choose
component video over composite video.
Picture Quality
For best picture quality, route signals directly from the
source device to the TV whenever possible.
Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality
VIDEO QUALITY
BEST
HDMI
HDMI-to-DVI
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Component
Composite
Video
Video
Surround Sound
•
For best surround sound audio quality from an
external sound system, route audio-carrying cables
from the source device directly to your sound
system.
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838 Series.
To use the surround sound capabilities
of the TV's speaker array, you must connect your
digital surround sound source to the TV on either
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An HDMI input
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The
ANT antenna input
IMPORTANT
Accessory items such as cables, adapters,
splitters, or combiners required for TV
connections are not supplied with the TV. These
items are available at most electronics stores.
AUDIO QUALITY
BEST
HDMI
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GOOD
Digital
L/R Analog
Audio
Audio
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