RCA L42FHD2X48 - Manual (Page 18)

Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect
components.
ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID 1) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a
VCR or DVD player.
• L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack. The left audio connectors
are usually white. Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO INPUT. For mono audio sources, be
sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT.
• R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack. The right audio connector is
usually red. Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO INPUT.
COMPONENT INPUT Lets you connect a component that has component video jacks, such as a DVD player.
• CMPT Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated
into three signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for the connection. When using
CMPT Y Pb Pr, make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the CMPT L and R AUDIO jacks.
• CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The left audio
connector is usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO input.
• CMPT R AUDIO Provides right AUDIO connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The right audio
connector is usually red.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (optical) Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio
receiver.
FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT Use the left and right audio cables to connect your TV to a compatible audio
receiver.
HDMI INPUT 2 or HDMI INPUT 3 Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, with an
HDMI output for the best picture quality.
HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed
digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since
HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible
with DVI components.
• DVI AUDIO L (used for DVI only) Provides left audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI.
The left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO input.
• DVI AUDIO R (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI.
The right audio connector is usually red.
PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your computer or other component with a VGA output to this jack using a 15-pin,
D-sub cable.
PC AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC input. Use a 3.5mm
stereo mini-pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8” stereo mini-pin) to connect a PC to your TV.
S-VIDEO INPUT Allows you to connect an S-VIDEO cable from another component. Make sure you also
connect audio cables form the component to the TV. To access a component connected to the S-VIDEO
jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until you select VID 1.
Note: If using a DVI
component, remem-
ber to connect the
left and right audio
cables because the
DVI cable carries only
the picture signal, not
the sound.
HDMI
INPUT 3
AUDIO
PC
INPUT
VIDEO
ANTENNA/CABLE
COMPONENT
INPUT (CMPT)
Y
Pb
Pr
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT (Optical)
L
AUDIO
R
FIXED
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1)
HDMI/DVI
INPUT 1
DVI AUDIO INPUT
L R
AUDIO
R
L
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
HDMI
INPUT 2
S-VIDEO
INPUT
Note: Do not connect
the S-VIDEO and VID1
at the same time.
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