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A
NTENNA
C
UHF/VHF
OMBINATION
A
combination antenna
receives normal broad-
cast channels (VHF 2–13
and UHF 14–69). Your
connection is easy because
there is only one 75Ω
(ohm) antenna plug on the
back of your TV, and that's
where the antenna goes.
Combination VHF/UHF
Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
TV
VCR
TO
B
C
ASIC
ONNECTION
F
ollow the steps to the
right to connect a basic
antenna or cable TV signal
to a VCR, and then the VCR
to the TV. For information
on other hookups (possible
when cable/descrambler
boxes are included), refer to
the owner's manuals for the
VCR and the cable converter.
S
I
IDE
NPUTS
S
A
/V
I
IDE
UDIO
IDEO
NPUTS
F
or more convenient,
direct playback connec-
tions, you can use your TV's
side Audio/Video Input panel.
Located on the right and
angled toward the front for
easy access. The audio/video
jacks in this panel allow for
quick connections that are
especially handy for playing
back camcorder tape record-
ings.
3
E
S
XTERNAL
PEAKERS
B
y adding optional exter-
nal speakers to the TVÕs
sound system, you can create
the feeling of reflected sound
that surrounds you at a movie
theater or concert hall.
3
Digital Multi-channel connection provides the best
sound quality during playback of a digital video
disc. If using a Digital receiver equipped with a
multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™ (AC-3),
MPEG2, and DTS), connect the digital audio out
(Optical or Coaxial) to the corresponding input on
the receiver using an optional digital audio cable.
Refer to the Directions for Use, "Digital Output"
section for more information on proper setup.
B
T
ASIC
ELEVISION
If your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the end,
then you're ready to connect it to
the TV.
If your antenna has flat, twin-
lead wire (300 ohm), you first need
to attach the antenna wires to the
screws on a 300- to 75-ohm
adapter.
300Ω (Ohm) to
1
75Ω (Ohm) Adapter
Twin-Lead
Wire
Round Cable 75Ω (Ohm)
Connect your anten-
na or cable TV signal to the
IN FROM ANT(enna) plug on
the VCR.
300Ω (Ohm) to 75Ω (Ohm) Adapter
Outdoor
Twin-Lead
VHF/UHF
Wire
Antenna
Cable TV signal
Connect one end of
the Video (yellow) cable to the
Video Output jack on the
Camera (or accessory device).
Connect the other end to the
Video Input located on the side
of the television.
A
T
DVANCED
Connect both external
speakers to the speaker wire
terminals on the TV.
Recommended speakers: 8
ohm, 15 watt minimum. Be
sure the (+) and (Ð) speaker
wires are connected to the cor-
rect R(ight) and L(eft) speaker
terminals on the TV.
1
8
DIGITAL AUDIOOUT
PCM/MPEG2/DOLBYD/DTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
75
VIDEO
L/Mono
AUDIO
BACK OF TV
NOTE: The rear Surround Sound speakers will not be heard at the same volume level
as the front TV speakers. The rear speakers are intended to give a background noise
effect that requires a lower volume level than the TVÕs front speakers.
C
ONNECTIONS
Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the
75Ω (ohm) plug on the back of
the TV. If the round end of the
antenna wire is threaded, screw
it down finger tight.
Back of TV
OR
Connect the OUT TO
TV plug on the VCR to the
75Ω (ohm) plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied
with the VCR).
1
OR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
Connect one pair of
Audio (red and white) cable
ends to the Audio Outputs
jacks on the camera (or acces-
sory device). Connect the other
ends of the cable to the Audio
L and R Input jacks on the side
of the television.
S-VIDEO
In
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
3
R
Audio Cables
(red and white)
Headphone Jack - Mutes the TV sound when plugged in.
C
ELEVISION
ONNECTIONS
Place the speakers so that
the viewing area is between the
TV and the rear surround
speakers. (See inset diagram.)
REAR SURROUND SOUND
SURROUND SOUND
SPEAKER TERMINALS
+
R
–
–
L
+
8
AV1
AV2
Monitor
in
in
out
S-VIDEO
R
4
NOTE: For homes with separate UHF and
VHF antennas, you will need an optional com-
biner to connect to the TV.
U/V
Combiner
Back of TV
300- to 75-Ohm Adapter
2
Refer to the owner's
manual included with your
VCR for other possible con-
nections and TV/VCR operat-
ing details.
Round Cable
75Ω (Ohm) Supplied with VCR
ANT 75
VCR
Turn both the TV and
the Camera (accessory
device) ON, press the source
button on the remote control
until AV3 appears in the upper
left corner of the TV screen.
The S-Video Input can be
used in place of the Video
1
Input if S-Video is available.
Side of TV
Accessory Device
Jack Panel
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
2
Turn the TV and the
STEREO control ON.
After setup, whenever a stereo
signal is received, the audio
will be heard in Surround
Sound.
+
-
+
-
REAR SURROUND
SOUND SPEAKERS
S
MART
H
ELP
Remember, be
sure to set the TV for
the type of signal to
which you've connected
(see the "Tuner Mode"
section on page 7).
To set the TV to select
only the channel numbers
in your area, see how to
"Program" or "Add"
channels in memory on
page 8 ("Auto Program"
section).
Contact your dealer,
or call our Parts
Information Center at
1-800-851-8885 to order
the following acces-
sories:
• 300Ω (ohm) to 75Ω
(ohm) adapter
• Combination
VHF/UHF antenna.
Back of TV
2
SURROUND SOUND
+
R
–
–
L
+
DIGITAL AUDIOOUT
8
8
PCM/MPEG2/DOLBYD/DTS
OPTICAL
Monitor
AV1
AV2
out
in
in
COAXIAL
75
VIDEO
L/Mono
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
R
Press PLAY on the
accessory device to view the
recording.
Video Cable
(yellow)
Accessory Device
4
with A/V Outputs
3
S
MART
H
ELP
Remember,
Surround Sound will not
work with only one speaker
connected, nor with a mon-
aural audio source supplied,
unless the Incredible
Surround feature is turned
ON (see the Directions for
Use, page 31).
TV
2
REAR SPEAKER
REAR SPEAKER
PRIMARY VIEWING AREA
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