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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 6
Protect Against Power Surges.................................................................................................. 6
Protect Components from Overheating.................................................................................. 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference........................................................... 6
Use Indirect Light...................................................................................................................... 6
Using a Stand ............................................................................................................................ 6
Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TV .................................................. 6
Choose Your Connection................................................................................................................. 7
Digital/Network Connections................................................................................................... 7
Audio Connections ................................................................................................................... 7
Video Connections.................................................................................................................... 7
Explanation of Jacks and Cables .................................................................................................... 8
The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 12
Front Input Jacks..................................................................................................................... 12
Front Panel.............................................................................................................................. 12
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................. 13
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR.................................................................... 14
How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI......................................................... 15
How to Connect: TV + CableCARD ........................................................................................ 16
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service........................................................................... 16
Audio Connections ................................................................................................................. 17
How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers ................................................................... 17
How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers........................................... 17
Plug in the TV................................................................................................................................. 19
Put Batteries in the Remote.......................................................................................................... 19
Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 19
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup.......................................................... 19
Complete the Assisted Setup........................................................................................................ 19
Set the Menu Language......................................................................................................... 20
Complete Channel Search ...................................................................................................... 20
Changing Channels................................................................................................................. 20
Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 22
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 23
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ..................................................................... 24
Programming the Remote ..................................................................................................... 24
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ............................................................... 25
Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................................................ 26
Remote Code List........................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 30
Digital or Analog TV Channels ..................................................................................................... 31
Direct Tuning to a Channel .................................................................................................... 31
Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 32
Lock/Unlock TV ....................................................................................................................... 32
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List) ............................... 32
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada............................................................................... 33
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