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2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box You have several options for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to your new P42 Plasma TV: Component, DVI and RGB inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.3.1 - Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard can be connected to the DVI input of the Plasma TV. Note: a) b) Use TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards. The TMDS input is a single link input. To maintain the display quality, use a DVI cable from V, Inc. that is 10 meters or less. Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a DVI-D cable to the DVI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the DVI input in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI HDTV/RGB PC Audio In of your Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and your HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select DVI using the INPUT button on the front of the Plasma TV. Note: a) b) The DVI input on your Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your satellite or cable operator. Version - 2/21/2005 19 www.vizioce.com

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2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
You have several options for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to your new P42 Plasma TV:
Component, DVI and RGB inputs.
Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide
which option is the right one for you.
2.3.1 - Using Digital Video
HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
standard can be connected to the DVI input of the Plasma TV.
Installation:
1.
Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box.
2.
Connect a DVI-D cable to the DVI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to
the DVI input in the rear of your Plasma TV.
3.
Connect the Audio Out on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI HDTV/RGB PC Audio In of
your Plasma TV.
4.
Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and your HDTV Set-Top Box.
5.
Select DVI using the INPUT button on the front of the Plasma TV.
Note:
a)
Use TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards. The TMDS input is a single link
input.
b)
To maintain the display quality, use a DVI cable from V, Inc. that is 10 meters or less.
Note:
a)
The DVI input on your Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Content Protection
(HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital
display for added security and protection.
b)
Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video
output requirements of the product or consult your satellite or cable operator.