HP LT3700 - Manual (Page 27)

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Setting Up the TV
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To connect a PC by using the PC Input connectors:
1
Connect the PC or source equipment video cable
(VGA cable provided) to the TV by using the PC
Input (VGA) connector.
2
Connect the source equipment audio cable to the
PC Input Audio L/R connector.
3 Connect the VGA and audio cables to the PC or
source equipment.
4 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
5 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off”
on page 19.
6 Connect the power to, and turn on, the PC or
source equipment.
7
Select the input source to view, as well as the
Picture Mode, Aspect, and other options; see
“Operating the TV” on page 21.
8
Adjust the picture, including Auto Sync, by using
the onscreen display (OSD) Picture menu PC
Screen option; see “Adjusting the PC Screen
image” on page 31.
You can also start Auto Sync for the PC image by
pressing the Select button on the TV.
Connecting an external sound
system
You can connect an external sound system to the TV by
using the Audio Output connectors for a digital audio
or analog audio signal:
■
Use an optical audio cable and the Audio Output
Digital (Optical) connector on the rear of the TV to
provide a digital audio signal to an external sound
system, such as a digital receiver or a surround
sound system.
■
Use an audio cable and the Audio Output Left and
Right connectors on the rear of the TV to provide
an analog audio signal to an external sound
system, such as an analog amplifier or stereo
system.
The input source signal and the Audio menu settings in
the onscreen display determine the type of audio
output. This TV does not support Dolby Digital audio
input over HDMI. When connecting a set-top box, DVD
player, or other device by means of the HDMI
connector, set the device audio output to PCM format.
See “Understanding audio output” on page 32 for
information on the audio output type.
CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all
connected components before connecting a
PC. Ensure that the PC is powered off.
CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all
connected components before connecting
an external sound system. Ensure that the
external sound system is powered off.