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Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
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
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
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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