HP LC3700N - Manual (Page 27)

Setting Up
Setting Up 17
Connecting a DVD player, VCR,
DVR, game console, or
camcorder
You can connect optional equipment (sold separately),
such as a DVD player, VCR, DVR, and so on, to the TV
by using the AV input connectors.
Optional equipment, including an external sound
system, and all cables are sold separately.
You can connect a DVD by using:
■ Input 1 terminals with either component or
composite video connections.
■ Input 2 terminals with either component or
composite video connections.
■ Input 3 terminals with either S-video or composite
video connections.
■ Input 4 terminals with HDMI connection.
■ Input 5 terminals with DVI connections.
You can connect a VCR by using Input 3 terminals with
either S-video or composite video connections for
playback, and by using Monitor Out/Rec Out
terminals for recording (input to the VCR). See
“Connecting a VCR for recording” on page 23 to use
the Monitor Out/Rec Out terminals.
You can connect a game console, camcorder, and
some other AV equipment by using Input 3 terminals
with either S-video or composite video connections.
You can connect HDMI equipment by using Input 4
terminal with an HDMI connection.
You can connect DVI equipment by using the Input 5
terminals with an DVI-I connection.
You can connect i.LINK equipment by using one of the
i.LINK terminals.
Choosing the AV connection to use
When connecting optional equipment as signal
sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the
type of connection you can use.
When your optional equipment has more than one
type of output connector, choose the connection that
provides the best quality play back image.
For best results, choose the best quality connection
type that is supported by your optional equipment.
The following table lists the available optional AV
equipment connections on the TV.
AV connection to use, listed from best to good video playback
Connection Description TV Connector Cable Plug
HDMI transmits an all digital signal and is the
recommended choice for playback from a digital
DVD or DVR.
DVI transmits an all digital video signal for
playback from a digital DVD or DVR.
i.LINK transmits an all digital signal. Multiple
devices can be connected using an i.LINK
connector. A device connected using i.LINK can be
set up to record high-definition television. The TV
has two S400 (4-pin) i.LINK connectors. See
“Connecting an i.LINK device” on page 19. 4-pin