Setting Up the TV

Follow the steps in these sections to prepare a spot for your TV, set it up, connect it, turn it on, and prepare it for viewing:

•“Selecting a Location” below

•“Installing the Set-Top Shelf” on page 12

•“Connecting the Cables” on page 14

•“Preparing the Remote Control” on page 33

•“Plugging In and Turning On the TV” on page 35

•“Setting the Volume” on page 36

•“Selecting the Screen Display Size” on page 37

•“Selecting the Color Mode” on page 38

•“Turning Off the TV” on page 38

Selecting a Location

Select a suitable location for your TV and follow all of its safety instructions to ensure it operates effectively and safely, as described in these sections:

•“Important Safety Instructions” below

•“Outdoor Antenna Installation and Grounding” on page 10

•“Placement for Optimum Viewing” on page 11

•“Suggested Supports or Stands” on page 11

Important Safety Instructions

Selecting a Suitable Environment for the TV

•The TV is very heavy. Two people are required to lift or move the TV to avoid injury.

•Do not place the TV on an unstable or tilted cart, stand, or table. Place the TV on the center of the stand, making sure it is fully supported on all sides.

•Do not place the TV near water or sources of heat.

•Do not place the TV in direct sunlight, such as in front of a window.

•Do not place the TV in an area subject to vibration.

•Do not place the TV or the remote control on top of or near heat-producing equipment or in a hot location.

Note

To CATV system installers:

Article 820-40 of the NEC provides guidelines for proper grounding and specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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