MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC 838 SERIES - Manual (Page 17)

1. Basic Setup and Operation 17
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Connecting a Computer to the TV
Use one of the connection methods listed below based
on your computer’s video output.
Computer
Video Output
Video Connection
Audio
Connection
Digital DVI DVI-to-HDMI cable
or an HDMI cable
with a DVI-to-HDMI
adapter Stereo audio
cables
HDMI HDMI-to-HDMI
cable No additional
audio connec-
tion is required.
IMPORTANT
This TV accepts digital computer
video signals only. This TV is not
compatible with VGA (analog)
computer video.
VGA
PC MONITOR OUT
1. Connect the computer’s digital video output to
one of the TV’s HDMI jacks. See the connection
diagrams on this page for the method suited to your
equipment.
2.
Connect the computer’s audio output using one of
these options:
• For digital DVI video signals, connect the
analog audio output to the TV’s DVI/PC AUDIO
INPUT jack.
• For HDMI signals, no additional audio connec-
tion is required.
Note: If you are unable to hear audio from the
computer, there may be an incompatibility in
the computer’s hardware, software, or internal
settings. Consult a trained computer technician
for advice.
3. Power on the TV and computer. The TV will detect
the connection and display the
New Device Found
screen.
4. In the New Device Found screen, press to
highlight PC in the list of device types. It is impor-
tant to use the name PC so that the TV processes
the PC signal correctly.
5. Highlight EXIT and press ENTER to close the New
Device Found screen.
Note: If your computer provides digital audio output
(coaxial or optical), you can connect it directly
to a digital A/V receiver and bypass the TV.
Using the TV with a Personal Computer
HDMI Connection
Mitsubishi recommends using high-speed HDMI
cables to connect newer devices incorporating HDMI
technology.
1 2 3
HDMI
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Pb Pr
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
DVI/PC
(480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i)
L R INPUT
AUDIO
Y/ VIDEO
Pb Pr Y/ VIDEO
3D
GLASSES
EMITTER
ANT
AUDIO L R
L R
LAN
1
HDMI
2 3
Computer with HDMI output
HDMI-to-HDMI
cable
TV main panel
An HDMI-to-HDMI connection carries all video and
audio on a single cable.
HDMI and Digital Surround Sound
838 Series. The TV’s HDMI inputs can receive
digital surround sound from an HDMI device. Use an
HDMI connection if you want to hear digital surround
sound from the TV’s internal speaker array.
DVI Video Connection
1 2 3
HDMI
AUDIO OUTPUT
Pb Pr
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
(480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i)
Y/ VIDEO
Pb Pr Y/ VIDEO
3D
GLASSES
EMITTER
ANT
AUDIO L R
L R
LAN
1
HDMI
2 3
DVI/PC
L R INPUT
AUDIO
DVI/PC
L R INPUT
AUDIO
DVI OUT
AUDIO
R
L
TV main panel
Computer with DVI and
stereo audio outputs
DVI-to-HDMI
cable
Stereo analog
audio cables
A DVI connection from a personal computer requires a
separate audio connection.