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12 HP MediaSmart HDTV User Guide
1 Connect a coaxial cable to the input source.
2 Connect the input source coaxial cable to the
ANT/Cable In connector on the rear of the TV.
If you find it difficult to screw the
coaxial cable onto the TV connector,
use the Ant/Cable Adapter from the
box; screw the threaded end of the
adapter into the input source coaxial cable, and
then push the adapter onto the ANT/Cable In
connector on the rear of the TV.
3 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 22.
4 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off”
on page 25.
5 Select the input source to view, as well as the
Aspect, and other options; see “Operating the TV”
on page 33.
Connecting cable or satellite
with a set-top box
Connecting your TV directly to the audio and video
output of your set-top box ensures a more vivid picture
and enhances your viewing enjoyment. For connector
and cable information, see “Choosing the AV
connection to use” on page 10.
Optional equipment and all cables are sold separately.
You can connect a digital TV set-top box (air or cable),
and other AV equipment, by using a connector set from
one of the following inputs:
Digital High Definition Input: Connect an
HDMI cable from the digital, high-definition cable
or satellite set-top box to any of the HDMI
connectors.
Or
Connect a DVI-D cable and DVI-to-HDMI converter
from the digital, high-definition cable or satellite
set-top box with a DVI connector to HDMI 1, and
left-right audio cables to Audio In L and R.
HDMI supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and
1080p input formats. The TV automatically
determines what has been connected. Some
set-top boxes must be set for a specific output
resolution.
The HDMI connectors are:
HDMI 1 (with Audio In L and R)
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Component High Definition Input: Connect
component video cables and left-right audio
cables from the high-definition cable or satellite
set-top box.
Component supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and
1080i input formats. The TV automatically
determines what has been connected. Some
set-top boxes must be set for a specific output
resolution.
The Component connectors are:
1: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R
2: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R
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CAUTION: Before connecting the antenna
or cable, unplug power for the TV and all
connected components.