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An F-type connector should be finger- tightened only. When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not use tools to tighten the F-type connector, as it may cause damage to your TV set.

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A:75-ohm coaxial cable, round

B:300-ohm twin-lead cable, flat

C:F-type connector

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D: Use fingers to tighten F-type connector.

Connect the input sources to the TV according to the type of connection:

■Antenna or basic cable (TV cable or satellite) without using a set-top box: see “Connecting the cable TV or the air broadcast antenna” on page 12.

■Cable with a CableCARD (U.S. only): see “Using a CableCARD” on page 13.

■Cable or satellite with a separate set-top box: see “Connecting cable or satellite with a set-top box” on page 15.

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■To connect an external sound system, see “Connecting an external sound system” on page 24.

■To connect a device that records TV, use Terminal 3 (Monitor Out/Record Out) for a VCR or use the i.LINK Terminal. (Note that i.LINK records only digital programs.)

Connecting the cable TV or the air broadcast antenna

Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a ground antenna or cable TV input source to the TV. Use shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF) interference.

Optional equipment, cable TV service, splitters, combiners, and all cables are sold separately.

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CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all connected components before connecting the antenna or cable.

1Connect the input source coaxial cable to the Analog Air In (A), Digital Air In (B), or Digital Cable In (C) connectors on the back of the TV.

■For broadcast signals, you can use a combiner to add together your VHF antenna, UHF antenna, and digital antenna. Then, use a splitter (E) to connect the signal cable to both the Analog Air In and Digital Air In connectors (F) on the TV.

■For cable without a CATV converter, use a combiner to add together your broadcast antenna signals (see previous bullet) and the cable signal. Then, use a splitter (E) to connect the signal cable to both the Analog Air In and Digital Air In connectors (F) on the TV.

■For cable with a CATV converter, use a splitter (E) to connect the signal cable to both the Analog Air In and Digital Cable In connectors (H) on the TV.

12HP Pavilion LCD HDTV User’s Guide