Using The Tv With A Personal Computer - Mitsubishi Electric 3D DLP 642 Series Owner's Manual

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1. Additional TV Features
Using the TV with a Pe rsonal Computer
Connecting a Computer to the TV
Use one of the connection methods listed below based
on your computer's output.
Computer
Computer Graphics
Graphics
Connection
Output
Digital DVI DVI-to-HDMI cable or
an HDMI cable with a
DVI-to-HDMI adapter
HDMI HDMI-to-HDMI cable
IMPORTANT
This TV accepts digital computer
graphics signals only. This TV is not
compatible with VGA (analog) computer
signals.
1.
Connect the computer's digital video output to
one of the TV's HDMI jacks. See the connection
diagrams on this page for the method suited to your
equipment.
2.
Connect the computer's audio output using one of
these options:
• For digital DVI video signals, connect the
analog audio output to the TV's DVI/PC AUDIO
INPUT jack.
• For HDMI signals, no additional audio connec-
tion is required.
Note: If you are unable to hear audio from the
computer, there may be an incompatibility in
the computer's hardware, software, or internal
settings. Consult a trained computer technician
for advice.
3.
Power on the TV and computer. The TV will detect
the connection and display the New Device Found
screen.
4.
In the New Device Found screen, press
highlight PC in the list of device types. It is impor-
tant to use the name PC so that the TV processes
the PC signal correctly.
5.
Highlight EXIT and press ENTER to close the New
Device Found screen.
Note: If your computer provides digital audio output
you can connect it directly to a digital A/V
receiver and bypass the TV.
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
Audio
Connection
Audio cable with
mini-plugs
No additional
audio connection
is required.
VGA
PC MONITOR OUT
DVI Video Connection
to
A DVI connection from a personal computer requires a
separate audio connection.
HDMI Connection
Mitsubishi recommends using high-speed HDMI cables
to connect newer devices incorporating HDMI technol-
ogy.
Computer with HDMI output
An HDMI-to-HDMI connection carries all video and
audio on a single cable.
TV jack panel
DVI-to-HDMI cable
DVI OUT
Analog audio cable
AUDIO
OUT
with mini-plugs
Computer with DVI and
analog audio outputs
DIGITAL DIGITAL
AUDIO AUDIO
OUTPUT OUTPUT
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TV jack panel
DIGITAL DIGITAL
AUDIO AUDIO
OUTPUT OUTPUT
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