First time use

Rear Panel Connections

TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4)

These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with center signal output capability. This feature allows the TV speakers to be used as a center speaker. The TV must be set as a center channel by selecting TV AS CENTER on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu (see page 45).

IR Blaster/G-LINK

This jack provides IR output to your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). With this connection, your external components can automatically be controlled by the A/V network feature. This connection will allow you to control the external components with your LCD Television’s remote control in TV mode. The G-LINK connection will enable the TV Guide On ScreenTM recording feature.

CableCARD Slot

This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels. The CableCARD will allow you to tune digital and high definition 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).

IMPORTANT: Please read the “Lamp Power Control” feature on page 75 before installing the CableCARD.

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 right as shown below).

Digital Cable

If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, 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.

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

MONITOR OUT

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I

V

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D

E

O

V

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D

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A

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AUDIO TO HI-FI

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098;

CABLE 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

AIR

 

Y/

Y/

 

 

VIDEO

VIDEO

 

 

PB

PB

 

 

PR

PR

(MONO)

(MONO)

(MONO)

(MONO)

L

TV AS CENTER

R

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4

CableCARD™

(Top of card faces right)

way this

faces CableCARD™Top

OUT

Audio

/G-LINK

Top faces

Upgrade Card

HDMI INPUT 1

HDMI INPUT 2

CAUTION

Unit Address: 123-456-789-1

Press EXIT to return

OR

Not an Authorized Channel

Please take note of all information on the screen (you will provide this information to your cable operator).

NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required.

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

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Call your cable operator and give them the information from the card to start your cable service.

NOTE: Please see Appendix E on page 100 for additional CableCARD information.