Using the remote control

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Using the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

To install the remote control batteries:

1Remove the battery cover.

2Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

3Replace the battery cover.

Cautions

•Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.

•Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately.

•Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.

Aiming the remote control

To aim the remote control:

•Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV.

Turning on your TV for the first time

The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, picture mode, TV signal source, and the channel list.

To set up your TV:

1Make sure that you have:

•Installed the remote control batteries. (See page 15 for details).

•Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 8 or 10 for details.)

•Connected the power cord. (See page 7 for details.)

2Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Choose your menu Language screen opens.

Setup Wizard

Choose your menu Language

English

Français

Español

Select

Next

3Press ￿ or ￿ to highlight the language you want, then press ENTER. The Choose your Picture Mode screen opens.

Setup Wizard

Choose your Picture Mode

Home Mode

Retail Mode

Select

Next

Back

4Press ￿ or ￿ to highlight Home Mode or Retail Mode, then press ENTER.

If you selected Retail Mode, a message appears “Are you sure you want retail mode?” Select Yes to continue, or select No to change your selection.

The Choose your Tuner Mode screen opens.

Setup Wizard

Choose your Tuner Mode

Antenna

Cable

Cable/Satellite Box

Select

Next

Back

5Press ￿ or ￿ to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Cable/Satellite Box (if your cable TV uses a box, select Cable/Satellite Box), then press ENTER. If you chose Antenna or Cable, your TV automatically starts scanning for channels available in your viewing area. If you chose Cable/Satellite Box, your TV does not need to scan for channels.

6To watch TV, press INPUT, press ￿ or ￿ to highlight the video input source for your TV in the INPUT SOURCE list, then press

ENTER.

•If your TV is connected to an antenna, cable TV (no box), or cable or satellite TV box using a coaxial cable, select TV.

•If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using an HDMI cable or HDMI cable with a DVI adapter, select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.

•If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a component video cable, select Component.

•If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a composite video cable, select AV.