Connecting the cable TV or 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, and all cables are sold separately.

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

1Connect a coaxial cable to the input source.

2Connect the input source coaxial cable to the ANT/Cable In connector on the rear of the TV.

3Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power to the TV” on page 18.

4Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off” on page 19.

5Select the input source to view, as well as the Picture Mode, Aspect, and other options; see “Operating the TV” on page 21.

Connecting cable or satellite with a set-top box

Connecting your TV directly to the audio and video output of your set-top box ensures a more vivid picture and enhances your viewing enjoyment. See “Choosing the AV connection to use” on page 10 for connector and cable information.

Optional equipment and all cables are sold separately.

You can connect a digital TV set-top box (air or cable), and other AV equipment, by using a connector set from one of the following inputs:

■Digital High Definition Input: Connect an HDMI cable from the digital, high-definition cable or satellite set-top box to any of the HDMI connectors.

Or

Connect a DVI-D cable and DVI-to-HDMI converter from the digital, high-definition cable or satellite set-top box with a DVI connector to HDMI 1, and left-right audio cables to HDMI Audio In L and R.

HDMI supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p input formats. The TV automatically determines what has been connected. Some set-top boxes must be set for a specific output resolution. The HDMI connectors are:

■HDMI 1 with HDMI Audio In L and R

■HDMI 2

■HDMI 3 (select models only)

■Component High Definition Input: Connect component video cables and left-right audio cables from the high-definition cable or satellite set-top box.

Component supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i input formats. The TV automatically determines what has been connected. Some set-top boxes must be set for a specific output resolution.

The Component connectors are:

■1: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R

■2: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R

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