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10 HP MediaSmart HDTV User’s Guide
Connect the input source to the TV according to the
type of connection:
■ Antenna or basic cable (TV cable or satellite)
without using a set-top box; see “Connecting the
air antenna or basic cable TV” on page 10.
■ Cable or satellite with a separate set-top box; see
“Connecting cable or satellite with a set-top box”
on page 11.
About the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
■ In the case of a national emergency, natural
disaster, or other emergency situation, an EAS
message broadcasts. When this unit receives an
EAS message, if the level of emergency is
comparatively low, an alert text message displays
on screen. If the level of emergency is high, the
receiver is forced-tuned to a details channel.
■ Alert text messages display, and forced tuning
occurs, even during paid programming. Even
when forced tuning is active, the user can still
change the channel.
■ If the unit is forced-tuned to a channel that has
been blocked by parental control, the Parental
Control setting is given priority, and the EAS
message is not broadcast.
■ EAS messages may be broadcast not only through
digital cable, but also through analog cable or
over-the-air analog transmission. EAS alert
messages broadcasted through cable are not
received on this TV.
Connecting the air antenna or
basic cable TV
Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a
ground air antenna (for air-broadcast television signal
reception) or cable TV input source to the TV. Use
shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF)
interference.
Optional equipment, TV air antenna, cable TV
services, Internet services, and all cables are sold
separately.
1 Connect the input source coaxial cable to the Ant/
Cable connector on the back of the TV.
2 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
3 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
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■ To connect an external sound system, see
“Connecting an external sound system”
on page 15.
■ To connect a device that records TV, see
“Connecting a VCR for recording” on
page 15.
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CAUTION: Unplug power from the wall for
the TV and all connected components
before connecting the antenna or cable.