Toshiba 20HLK86 User Manual - Page 15

TV E Connecting an HDMI™ or a DVI device F to the HDMI input S Introduction The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (HighBandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B- compliant consumer electronic devices (such as a set- top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output). The HDMI input is designed for best performance with 1080i video signals, but will also accept and display 480i, 480p, and 720p signals. EIA/CEA-861/861B compliance covers the transmission of uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, the technology of which is being standardized for reception of high-definition video signals. Because this is an evolving technology, it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the TV. To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, it is recommended that you follow these procedures: • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV. Setting up your Using the remote Connecting your Note: The HDMI jack is not intended for connection to and should not be used with a personal computer. For PC connection, see page 17. To connect an HDMI device, you will need: • one HDMI cable (type A connector) per HDMI device For proper operation, it is recommended that you use as short an HDMI cable as possible. You should not encounter difficulty if you use an HDMI cable shorter than 16.4 ft (5m). HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate analog audio cables are not required (see illustration below). To connect a DVI device, you will need: • one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m). • one pair of standard analog audio cables An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers only video. Separate analog audio cables are required (see illustration below). Back of TV HDMI device Back of TV DVI device control TV Using the TV's features Appendix HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Note: This TV is able to connect with HDMI devices. But it is possible that some HDMI devices may not operate properly with this TV. 15 Index