Connections
& Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect
Against
Power
Surges
•
Connect
all components
before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
•
Turn off the TV and/or
component
befbre you connect
or disconnect
any cables.
•
Make sure all anwnnas
and cables are properly
grounded.
Ref_,r to the Important
Sat_,guards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect
Components
from
Overheating
•
Don't block ventilation
holes on any of the components.
Arrange
the components
so that
air can circulaw
fi-eely.
•
Don't stuck components.
•
When you place components
in a stand, make sure you allow adequate
ventilation.
•
If you connect
an audio receiver or amplifim; place it on the top shelf so the heawd
air
from it won't flow around
other components.
Position
Cables
Properly
to Avoid Audio
Interference
•
Insert each cable firmly into the designawd.jack.
•
If you place components
above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV
instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
•
If your antenna
uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away fi'om audio/video
cables.
Important
Stand
and Base Safety
Information
Choose the location fbr your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength
m prevent the TV from being accidentally
tipped ove_, pushed
off; or pulled
off This could cause personal
injury and/or
damage the TV. Refi.r m the Important
Sail.guards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect
Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be direcwd toward the screen. Use sof_
or indirect lighting.
Connection
Pictures
Audio/video
cables are usually bundled
togethm:
For better visibility, the connection
pictures
in this book show" each cable separawly
(audio lefL audio right, and video).
Demo Pin
You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for your TV to
operaw
properly and to connect
the (;-LINK cable.
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