HP MD5020n User Guide - Page 13

Choosing Your Video Connections Many video devices have more than one type of output port. When you connect a device to the TV, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. The following table shows different types of connectors with the highest picture quality listed at the top of the table. Highest quality HDMI connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture and digital surround sound in one connection. DVI-D connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture. Requires a separate sound connection. (Requires a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter.) Component-video connection (YPbPr). High-quality, high-definition picture. Requires a separate sound connection. Computer VGA connection (see "Computer" on page 28). High-quality picture in single connector. Requires a separate sound connection.  S-video connection. Good-quality, standard-definition picture. Requires a separate sound connection.  Standard quality Composite-video connection (yellow). Standard-quality, standard-definition picture. Requires a separate sound connection. Coaxial antenna or cable connection. Standard for picture and sound from antenna or cable service. Digital signals can carry high-definition programs and surround sound. TIP: If you can set the video output from a source device to have 16:9 aspect (wide-screen picture), you should select that setting. Refer to the instructions for the video device. This provides maximum compatibility between the device and the TV. Planning for Other Equipment 13