Samsung PL51E450A1F User Manual Ver.1.0 (English) - Page 3

Connections, Changing the Input Source - tv

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Connections • For better picture and audio quality, connect to a digital device using an HDMI cable. • The picture may not display normally (if at all) or the audio may not work if an external device that uses an older version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV. If such a problem occurs, ask the manufacturer of the external device about the HDMI version and, if out of date, request an upgrade. • Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, the picture may not display or a connection error may occur. • PC(D-Sub) and PC/DVI AUDIO IN input are not supported. • For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack. • Connecting through the HDMI cable may not be supported depending on the PC. • If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, the audio does not work. • EX-LINK: Connector for service only. • The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio. • When using two-way radio mobile and portable units or amateur radio or AM radio near by your TV, this may cause the TV to malfunction. VHF/UHF Antenna Power Input AV Device (1) Using a HDMI Cable (up to 1080p) HDMI OUT Blu-ray player / DVD / cable box / sat box ANT OUT or Cable DVI OUT HDMI OUT PC PC Using a HDMI (to DVI) Cable Media Play Using a USB Drive (5V 0.5A) R B GR R W RW YR GR OPTICAL R B R W COMPONENT OUT AUDIO OUT PR PB Y R-AUDIO-L RW Y AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO-L Digital Audio System Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) Cable Blu-ray player AV Device (3) Using a Component Cable (up to 1080p) VCR AV Device (2) Using an Audio/Video Changing the Input Source Source List Use to select TV or an external input source such as a DVD player / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver. 1. Press the SOURCE button. 2. Select a desired external input source. ■■ TV / AV / Component / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 ✎✎ You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted. ■■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. ✎✎ When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port with HDMI cable, you should set the TV to PC mode under Edit Name. ✎✎ When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port with HDMI to DVI cable, you should set the TV to DVI PC mode under Edit Name. ✎✎ When connecting an AV devices to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port with HDMI to DVI cable, you should set the TV to DVI mode under Edit Name. Information You can see detailed information about the connected external device. How to use Edit Name Edit Name lets you associate a device name to an input source. To access Edit Name, press the TOOLS button in Source List. The following selections appear under Edit Name: - 3 -

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Connections
• For better picture and audio quality, connect to a digital device using an
HDMI cable.
• The picture may not display normally (if at all) or the audio may not work if
an external device that uses an older version of HDMI mode is connected
to the TV. If such a problem occurs, ask the manufacturer of the external
device about the HDMI version and, if out of date, request an upgrade.
• Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, the picture may not
display or a connection error may occur.
PC(D-Sub)
and
PC/DVI AUDIO IN
input are not supported.
• For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the
HDMI IN 1(DVI)
jack.
• Connecting through the HDMI cable may not be supported depending on the
PC.
• If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the
HDMI IN 1(DVI)
port, the audio
does not work.
EX-LINK
: Connector for service only.
• The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio.
• When using two-way radio mobile and portable units or amateur radio or AM
radio near by your TV, this may cause the TV to malfunction.
Changing the Input Source
Source List
Use to select TV or an external input source such as a DVD player / Blu-ray
player / cable box / STB satellite receiver.
1.
Press the
SOURCE
button.
2.
Select a desired external input source.
TV / AV / Component / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2
You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the
Source List
, connected inputs will be highlighted.
How to use Edit Name
Edit Name lets you associate a device name to an input source. To access
Edit Name
, press the
TOOLS
button in
Source List
. The following
selections appear under
Edit Name
:
VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game
/ Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA
:
Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source
selection easier.
When connecting a PC to the
HDMI IN 1(DVI)
port with HDMI cable, you
should set the TV to
PC
mode under
Edit Name
.
When connecting a PC to the
HDMI IN 1(DVI)
port with HDMI to DVI
cable, you should set the TV to
DVI PC
mode under
Edit Name
.
When connecting an AV devices to the
HDMI IN 1(DVI)
port with HDMI to
DVI cable, you should set the TV to
DVI
mode under
Edit Name
.
Information
You can see detailed information about the connected external device.
AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO OUT
W
R
R
W
R
B
R
G
R
B
R
G
ANT OUT
W
Y
R
R
W
R
Y
AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
OPTICAL
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUT
DVI OUT
(5V 0.5A)
VCR
Blu-ray player
Cable
or
Power Input
VHF/UHF Antenna
Audio Device
Using an Optical (Digital)
Cable
AV Device (2)
Using an Audio/Video
AV Device (3)
Using a Component
Cable (up to 1080p)
Media Play
Using a USB Drive
PC
Using a HDMI (to DVI) Cable
Digital Audio System
AV Device (1)
Using a HDMI Cable (up to
1080p)
PC
Blu-ray player / DVD /
cable box / sat box