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MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting to an HD Receiver, DVD Player, or VCR
Connect a HD receiver, DVD player, or VCR to the TV and select an appropriate input mode.
• HDMI specifications may be different for each input port, so make sure to check the device
specifications before connecting.
• The HDMI IN 3 port is especially suitable for the specifications to enjoy UHD Video (4:4:4, 4:2:2) of
4K @ 60 Hz. However, video or audio may not be supported depending upon the specifications of the
external equipment. In that case, use any other HDMI IN port.
• Contact customer service for more information on the HDMI specifications of each input port.
NOTE
HDMI Connection
HDMI is the best way to connect a device.
Transmits digital video and audio signals from an external device to the TV. Connect the external device
and the TV with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustration.
• Use the latest High Speed HDMI™ Cable that supports CEC (Customer Electronics Control) function.
• High Speed HDMI™ Cables are tested to carry an HD signal up to 1080p and higher.
• HDMI Audio Supported Format: PCM (32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 96 kHz / 192 kHz)
• When you use an HDMI cable (HDMI port 3), it is recommended that you use the cable provided.
If you use a regular HDMI cable, use a high-speed HDMI cable (3 m or less). (Depending upon model)
NOTE
HDMI
Blu-Ray / HD Cable Box / HD STB / DVD
HDMI Cable
(Depending upon model)
4K @ 60 Hz Support Format
Resolution
Frame
rate
(Hz)
Color Depth / Chroma Sampling
8 bit 10 bit 12 bit
3840 X 2160p
4096 X 2160p
59.94
60.00
YCbCr
4:2:0
YCbCr 4:2:0
1
YCbCr 4:2:2
1
YCbCr
4:4:4
1
- -
RGB
4:4:4
1
- -
1. Supported at HDMI IN 3 Port only
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
• When connected with a high-speed
HDMI cable, digital audio can be sent to
a compatible device without an additional
optical audio cable.
• ARC is only supported on the HDMI (4K @
60 Hz) / DVI IN 2 (ARC) port. An external
audio device that supports ARC should be
connected to HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz) / DVI IN 2
(ARC) if you wish to use ARC.
