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Connecting external devices

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.

HDMI Connection

For optimum picture quality, we recommend connecting your device to the television using an HDMI cable.

HDMI CEC-Compatible Devices

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.

Adjusting HDMI CEC Settings
  • Turn on the connected device.
  • To enable HDMI control, press the [HOME] button, then select Settings > Device Preferences > Inputs.
  • Activate HDMI control on the connected device.

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.

Features Available to Compatible CEC Devices

Blu-ray/DVD player

  • Automatically turns the television on and switches the input to the connected Blu-ray/DVD player when the Blu-ray/DVD player starts to play.
  • Automatically turns the connected Blu-ray/DVD player off when you turn the television off.
  • Controls menu operation [ARROW] buttons, playback and track selection of the connected Blu-ray/DVD player through the TV’s remote control.

AV Receiver

  • Automatically turns the connected AV receiver on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on. This function is only available if you have previously used the AV receiver to output the TV’s sound.
  • Automatically switches the sound output to the AV receiver by turning the AV receiver on when the TV is turned on.
    Automatically turns the connected AV receiver off when you turn the TV off.
  • Adjust the volume and mute functions via the [VOL+/–] and [MUTE] buttons on your television remote control

Video Camera

  • Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the camera is turned on.
  • Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you turn the TV off.
  • Controls menu operation [ARROW] buttons, playback, e.g. [PLAY] button of the connected video camera through the TV’s remote control.

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.

Component video Connection

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:

RCA (phono) Cables
Mini YPbPr and AV Source
Component video Connection

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.

RCA (phono) Cables
Mini AV Source
USB Devices (wired)

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

Connecting an External Audio Device

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.

  • Connecting with an HDMI cable. for Details, carefully read HDMI Connection (ARC supported).
  • Connecting with a digital optical cable.
  • Connecting with an audio cable

For connection methods, refer to the Connecting an Audio System section

Note: Refer to the instruction manual of the device to be connected.

HDMI Connection (ARC Supported)

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.

Digital Audio (Optical)

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.

RCA Analogue Audio Cable

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.