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AV (composite video) (good)
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
2Connect the video and audio connectors on the game console’s AV cable (not provided) to the Y/VIDEO jack and L 
and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the composite jack(s) on the game console.
3Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4Turn on the game console, then set it to the correct output mode. For more information, see the documentation that 
came with the console.
5Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
6Press 
S or T to select AV, then press ENTER.
Notes
• Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.
• The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green 
Y/VIDEO jack.
Note
• Most game consoles come with a special AV cable. See the 
documentation that came with your game console or check the 
manufacturer’s Web site.
•The Y/VIDEO, P
B, and PR video jacks (used to connect a component 
video device) share the L and R audio jacks with the Y/VIDEO jack (used 
to connect a composite video device).
• When you connect the audio using the LandR audio jacks, the audio 
output is analog.
Game 
console
Console-specific AV cable
Back of TV AV cab le  
connectorAnalog audio 
cable 
connectors
Composite 
video jackAnalog 
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Connecting a computer
HDMI (best)
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on 
the computer.
3Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
4Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
5Press 
S or T to highlight HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3, then press ENTER. 
6Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.
HDMI cable Side of TV
HDMI cable 
connector
HDMI jack On your TV 
						

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DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not provided) to one end of an HDMI cable (not provided), then connect the adapter 
to the DVI OUT jack on the computer.
3Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3/DVI jack on the side of your TV.
4Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT 
(headphone) jack on the computer.
5Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
6Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
7Press 
S or T to select HDMI 3, then press ENTER.
8Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.
Note
You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you 
use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.
Note
When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio 
output is analog.
HDMI cable 
connectorAudio cable 
connector
HDMI 3/DVI
 
jackPC/DVI 
AUDIO IN 
jack On your TVHDMI cable 
with HDMI-DVI 
adapter
Audio cable Side of TV
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VGA (most common)
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the PC IN jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer.
3Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT 
(headphone) jack on the computer. 
4Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
5Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
6Press 
S or T to select PC, then press ENTER.
7Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.
Audio cable
VGA cable
Back of TV VGA cable 
connectorAudio cable 
connector
PC IN jackPC/DVI 
AUDIO IN 
jack On your TV 
						

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Connecting a USB flash drive
1Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV.
2If your TV is turned on when you connect the USB flash drive, press 
S or T to select Ye s in the message that appears, 
then press ENTER. The PHOTOS menu opens.
OR
If you switch to a different video input source after you plug in the USB flash drive and want to switch back to the 
drive, press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press 
S or T to select USB (Photos), then press ENTER. The 
PHOTOS menu opens.
Caution
Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB 
flash drive. You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive.
Note
The PHOTOS viewer only supports JPEG format images (with “.jpg” file 
extensions) and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV.
For more information, see “Using a USB flash drive” on page47.
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Connecting headphones
When you connect headphones, the TV speakers muted. 
1Connect the headphones to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV. 
2In the screen that opens, press 
W or X to highlight Headphone, then press ENTER. For more information, see 
“Selecting the audio out mode” on page53.
Warning
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the 
lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
Notes
• If you connect headphones when your TV is turned off, then you turn on 
your TV, the TV speakers are muted and the audio plays through the 
headphones.
• You can also connect an amplifier, home theater system, or sound bar to 
the /AUDIO OUT jack. If you want to connect an amplifier, home 
theater system, or sound bar, you need to disconnect the headphones.
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Connecting external speakers or a sound bar
You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the digital audio jack.
Digital audio
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
2Connect a digital optical audio cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the back of your T V and 
to the optical AUDIO IN jack on the external speaker system or sound bar.
3Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4Turn on the external speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. For more information, see the 
documentation that came with the external speaker system or sound bar.
5On your TV, set the Digital Audio Out option on the SOUND menu to PCM. See “Adjusting sound settings” on 
page52. 
On your TV
Digital optical 
audio cable 
connector
Digital optical 
audio jackExternal speaker 
system
Digital optical audio cable
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Analog audio
When you connect external speakers or a sound bar to the  /AUDIO OUT jack, the T V speakers are muted.
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
2Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO IN jacks 
on the external speaker system or sound bar.
3Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4Turn on the external speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. For more information, see the 
documentation that came with the external speaker system or sound bar.
Notes
• For information about selecting the audio out mode for an external 
speaker system or sound bar, see the Headphones/Audio Out option in 
“Adjusting sound settings” on page52.
• You can connect headphones to the  /AUDIO OUT jack. If you want to 
use headphones, you need to disconnect the external speaker system or 
sound bar.
Audio cable
External speaker 
system Side of TV
Audio cable 
connector
/AUDIO OUT 
jack
On your TV
Sound bar 
						

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Connecting a home theater system with 
multiple devices
The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices. Refer to the documentation 
that came with your devices for connection information.
Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound. For information about 
connection types, see “What connection should I use?” on page12.
DVD or Blu-ray playerCable or satellite box
AV  r e ce i ve r
Game console
USB flash drive
ComputerAntenna or cable 
TV connected 
directly to the 
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Connecting power
1Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN connector on the back of your TV.
2Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet.
Caution
• Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on 
the label.
• Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will 
not be using your TV for an extended period of time.