HP PL4245N Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV, Connecting a PC to the TV using the VGA Connector

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Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV

Connecting an antenna/cable box/satellite dish

Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a ground antenna or cable TV signal cable to the TV. Use shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF) interference. To make this connection:

1Turn off the TV.

2Connect the antenna/cable TV coaxial cable/satellite dish to the RF connector on the back of the TV.

3Turn on the TV.

4Select TV as the input source for the main TV picture by using the front panel buttons or the TV remote control. Refer to “Selecting the input source” on page 21.

5Perform the Channel Auto Search procedure; refer to “Setting up your channels” on page 20. This procedure scans and identifies the available channels.

Connecting a HDTV Tuner to the TV

Use a standard DVI-D cable to connect a HDTV Tuner to the TV. To make this connection:

1Turn off the TV and the HDTV Tuner.

2Connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the RF Input of your HDTV Tuner.

3Connect one end of a DVI-D cable to the DVI Out HDTV Tuner connector, and the other end of the cable to the DVI connector on the back of the TV.

4Turn on the TV and the HDTV Tuner.

5Select a Resolution setting on your HDTV tuner that gives you the best picture (1080i, 720p, or 480p).

6Select Digital RGB as the input source for the main TV picture by using the front panel buttons or the TV remote control. Refer to “Selecting the input source” on page 21.

7Perform the Channel Auto Search procedure; refer to “Setting up your channels” on page 20. This procedure scans and identifies the available channels.

8To set up the TV remote control to operate the HDTV Tuner, refer to “Programming the remote control for component control” on page 33.

Connecting a PC to the TV using the VGA Connector

Use the VGA connector to view your PC on your TV.

To make these connections:

1Turn off the TV and the PC or other equipment.

2Connect one end of the VGA cable to the output connector on the PC or other equipment, and the other end of the cable to the VGA connector on the back of the TV.

3Turn on the TV and the PC or other equipment.

4Select Analog RGB as the input source for the main TV picture by using the front panel buttons or press the DVI/VGA button the TV remote control. Refer to “Selecting the input source” on page 21.

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Contents HP PL4245N 42 HD-Ready Plasma TV User’s Guide USA Table of Contents Troubleshooting Index Vi Table of Contents Installing the TV SafetyFirst Opening the packagePrecautions Page Cleaning the TV Wall Mounting or Stand ReplacementPreventing Image Retention Black Level Enhancement Picture-in-Picture IntroductionFeatures Input SignalsWhat’s in the Box Overview Identifying front panel controls and indicatorsIdentifying the remote control buttons Display and the PIP HP McpcDisplay Pressing Freeze again advances you to the current live feedAbout the connector types it supports Identifying connectorsRear Panel InputsUpper Video and Audio Connectors Lower Video and Audio Connectors DVI-D and VGA Connectors Power Switch RF in and RS232C Connectors Attaching and Connecting External Speakers SetupWhat you have What else you needVideo Identifying Your Component’s CablesConnecting a PC to the TV using the VGA Connector Connecting an Antenna or Cable TVConnecting an antenna/cable box/satellite dish Connecting a Hdtv Tuner to the TVConnecting an S-Video Source Connecting a Composite Video SourceConnecting the HP Media Center PC Connecting a Component YPbPr or YCbCr SourceUsing the HP Mcpc with the TV remote control Installing or Replacing Remote Control BatteriesTV Remote Button HP Mcpc Button Function HP.PCSetup Setting Up Your Channels Using the TVBasic Operations Turning on the TVUsing the remote control buttons Adjusting volumeSelecting the input source Muting soundSetting up the V-chip Using the sleep timer to turn off the TVChip Function Options TV-MAUsing the On Screen Display OSD Controls Selecting the screen aspectRatio Description PC Mode Operation PC ModeDisplay ImageDisplay Function Options Language and Color Temperature Function Options Language and Color TemperatureAudio Audio Function OptionsOSD Information Video FormatOSD Information Function Options Audio/Video Operation Audio/Video ModeVideo Format Function Options DpmsAdjusts the darkness and lightness Image Function Options System Reset Sets OSD back to default settings CC2 CC1TT1 TT2Using the Remote Control Programming the remote control for component controlProgramming the component code Searching for the component code Checking the component codeReassigning component buttons To assign Use this sequence Changing volume lockProblem Solution Troubleshooting the remote control programmingManufacturer’s codes Manufacturer Codes for VCRJVC HI-QKEC KLHNAP NECRCA TMK STSManufacturer Codes for cable converter box ABCNSC RCA HTS Manufacturer Codes for satellite or DBS receiversManufacturer Codes for DVD players Troubleshooting Picture is spotted Symptom Remedy Picture is doubled or tripledThere are stripes on the screen or Colors fadeGeneral Specifications SpecificationsAudio TV Tuner SpecificationsControls MTS/SAPConnectors Power Supply SpecificationsDimensions and Weight Specifications Factory Setting Modes RGB Timing Mode Factory SettingsVGA VesaFederal Communications Commission Notice Agency Regulatory NoticeModifications CablesPage Index IndexIndex