These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment.
For details of basic connection
Watching > Basic > Basic connection
bluetooth
To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology
Functions > Bluetooth devices
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
cable_cover & dx900
Be sure to remove the cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.
cable_cover ^ dx900
Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.
HDMI equipment
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HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
all ^ (uk & freesat)
Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker system
uk & freesat
Recorder / Player / Cable TV box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker system
= Note =
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
For details of VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
Use HDMI2 to connect the TV to an amplifier which has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
AV devices
all ^ adaptor_av
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all ^ (adaptor_av | scart)
AV (COMPONENT) terminals
all ^ adaptor_av
Component cables
DVD Player
all ^ (adaptor_av | scart)
AV (VIDEO) terminals
all ^ adaptor_av
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
USB devices
rec
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USB port
USB cable
USB HDD, etc.
= Note =
It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
(usb1-2 | usb1-3) & rec
You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD.
rec & usb1-2
Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.
rec & usb1-3 & dx900
Use USB 3 port for connecting the USB HDD.
(rec & usb1-3) ^ dx900
Use USB 1 port for connecting the USB HDD.
Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
Listening with external speakers
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DIGITAL AUDIO
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
fxos
To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV Speaker Setting.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings
Headphones
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Headphone jack
M3 stereo mini plug
Headphones
To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings
fxos
To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV Speaker Setting.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings