Rear Panel Connections

First time use

￿CableCARD Slot

This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels. Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as Point of Deployment (POD) module).

1.Connect a coaxial cable to cable terminal of the Rear Panel Jacks.

2.Insert the CableCARD into the slot (Top of card should be facing towards you as shown below). Completely insert the card until the back end aligns with the line as shown.

Digital Cable

Line

INSERT

If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the TV will display the following respective screens.

CableCARD is installed

OR

CableCARD is not installed

After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen below will appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing. Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen.

NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required.

2.Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot.

Acquiring Data.

Please wait.

In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider

CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1

Host: 123-456-789-1

Data: 123-456-789-1

Unit Address: 123-456-789-1

Press EXIT to return

OR

Not an Authorized Channel

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Please take note of all information on the screen (you will provide this information to your cable operator). Call your cable operator and give them the information from the card to start your cable service.

NOTE: Please make reference to CableCARD

information from SETUP menu (see page 54) .

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