RCA L40HD36 User Guide & Warranty - Page 18

HDMI/DVI Connection Best, Connecting a PC Device

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HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2/DVI jack. Go to page 17 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 14 for instructions. HDMI Cable Red White OR HDMI Cable + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio cables are color coded Red=right audio; white=left audio Note: The maximum resolution is 1024 x 768. Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting. Connecting a PC Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor. 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 14. 2. Connect your monitor cable. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the PC VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the PC's VIDEO OUTPUT jack. Note, if your PC's VIDEO OUTPUT isn't 15-pin, you'll need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pin monitor cable. 3. Connect your AUDIO cable. Connect a 3.5mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the PC. 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup

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18
Chapter 1
Connections and Setup
HDMI/DVI Connection (Best)
This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2/DVI jack. Go to page 17 for specific
instructions.
OR
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
+
HDMI/DVI Adapter
+
Red
White
Audio cables are color coded
Red=right audio; white=left audio
Connecting a PC Device
This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor.
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 14.
2. Connect your monitor cable. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the PC VIDEO
jack on the TV and the other end to the PC's VIDEO OUTPUT jack. Note, if your PC's
VIDEO OUTPUT isn't 15-pin, you'll need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pin monitor
cable.
3. Connect your AUDIO cable. Connect a 3.5mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred
to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end
to the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the PC.
Don’t forget:
If necessary, connect
antenna or cable to get
a picture. Go to page
14 for instructions.
Note:
The maximum
resolution is 1024 x
768. Be sure to set
your PC to the
correct monitor
output setting.