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Setting Up the TV 7
Setting Up the TV
Follow the steps in these sections to prepare a spot for your TV, set it up, connect it, turn it
on, and prepare it for viewing:
• “Selecting a Location” below
• “Installing the Set-Top Shelf” on page 12
• “Connecting the Cables” on page 14
• “Preparing the Remote Control” on page 33
• “Plugging In and Turning On the TV” on page 35
• “Setting the Volume” on page 36
• “Selecting the Screen Display Size” on page 37
• “Selecting the Color Mode” on page 38
• “Turning Off the TV” on page 38
Selecting a Location
Select a suitable location for your TV and follow all of its safety instructions to ensure it
operates effectively and safely, as described in these sections:
• “Important Safety Instructions” below
• “Outdoor Antenna Installation and Grounding” on page 10
• “Placement for Optimum Viewing” on page 11
• “Suggested Supports or Stands” on page 11
Important Safety Instructions
Selecting a Suitable Environment for the TV
• The TV is very heavy. Two people are required to lift or move the TV to avoid injury.
• Do not place the TV on an unstable or tilted cart, stand, or table. Place the TV on the
center of the stand, making sure it is fully supported on all sides.
• Do not place the TV near water or sources of heat.
• Do not place the TV in direct sunlight, such as in front of a window.
• Do not place the TV in an area subject to vibration.
• Do not place the TV or the remote control on top of or near heat-producing equipment
or in a hot location.
Note
To CATV system installers:
Article 820-40 of the NEC
provides guidelines for
proper grounding and
specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as
practical.