Before turning your set on, it is recommended that your external devices are connected before continuing with the first-time installation process. Depending on the source connectivity on your television, follow the guidance below when connecting external devices.
For optimum picture quality, we recommend connecting your device to the television using an HDMI cable.
If an HDMI CEC-compatible device (e.g., Blu-ray player, AV receiver) is connected with an HDMI cable, you can operate the device with the televisions remote control. We recommend using the HDMI (ARC) connection when used with an AV receiver – please refer to the ARC section of this Operation Manual.
Available options
HDMI control |
Allow the TV to control HDMI devices |
Device auto power off |
If disabled, the connected device does not turn off automatically when the television is turned off. |
Television auto power on |
If disabled, the television does not turn on automatically when the connected device is turned on. |
CEC Device list |
Displays the HDMI CEC device list. |
Blu-ray/DVD player
AV Receiver
Video Camera
Note: Not all devices with HDMI input/output are HDMI CEC compatible. For information about CEC compatibility, refer to the instruction manual of the device. Refer to “HDMI connection (ARC supported)” section of this manual for information relating to connecting an HDMI (ARC) enabled device.
If your external device has component video jacks/sockets, connect them to the television using a component video cable and an audio cable. There are two ways of doing this:
If your external device has composite jacks/sockets, connect them to the television using a composite video/audio cable. There are two ways of doing this.
You can connect wired USB devices such a mouse and keyboard via the USB sockets on the rear of the set.
Note: We are unable to guarantee connection of a wired USB device. Use of USB hubs is not recommended
You can connect audio systems such as AV receivers or sound bars to the television. Select a connection method below according to the specifications of the audio system you want to connect.
For connection methods, refer to the Connecting an Audio System section
Note: Refer to the instruction manual of the device to be connected.
Connecting the television and audio system with an HDMI cable. This is the recommended method of connecting an external audio device
Connect to the television’s HDMI input terminal bearing the text “ARC”
Note: We recommend authorised Premium High-Speed HDMI Cable(s) bearing the HDMI logo.
Ensure that the connected audio device is HDMI ARC compatible.
The ARC output on your television may vary depending on the model.
HDMI CEC must be enabled on your set for this connection to work. To do this press the [HOME] button, then select Settings > Device Preferences > Inputs and then enable the HDMI control option.
Control of volume can be achieved via the television remote control (CEC must be turned on).
When ARC is working, the sound from the television speakers will be muted.
You need to configure the Digital Output settings according to your audio system. Press the [HOME]button, then select Settings > Device Preferences > Sound > Digital Output.
If the audio system is not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, set Settings > Device Preferences > Sound > Digital Output to PCM.
Connecting your television and audio system with a digital optical cable.
Connect to the audio system digital optical input terminal.
Note: When connected via the digital optical output, it is necessary to turn off the sets internal speakers to prevent any echo effects. To do this go to Speakers >- External Audio System and turn this on. This will disable the sets internal speakers.
If there is no output on the digital optical output, ensure that the digital output is set to PCM. set Settings > Device Preferences > Sound > Digital Output to PCM.
The digital optical output is always present whatever source is selected.
Connect to the audio system’s audio input terminal.
Note: The output audio level is dependent upon the headphone level. The volume level on the connected audio system must be turned up.