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Both the S-Vid and Video connectors share Audio L and R connectors. (The AV Input 1 set of S-Vid and Video connectors share Audio connectors; the AV Input 2 S-Vid and Video connectors share Audio connectors.)

Do not connect video cables to both the S-Vid and Video connectors in a set.

2Connect the cables to the set-top box.

3Turn on the set-top box.

4Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power to the TV” on page 18.

5Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off” on page 19.

6Select the input source to view, as well as the Picture Mode, Aspect, and other options; see “Operating the TV” on page 21.

Connecting a DVD player, VCR, DVR, game console, or camcorder

You can connect optional equipment (sold separately), such as a DVD player, VCR, DVR, and so on, to the TV.

Optional equipment, including an external sound system, and all cables are sold separately.

To connect a VCR for playback, you can use either S-Vid or Video (composite video) connections. The TV does not have video output connectors.

CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all connected components before connecting optional equipment. Ensure that the optional equipment is powered off.

Connecting a digital, high-definition DVD player or other equipment by using an HDMI cable

This is the recommended connection for HD video and audio. The HDMI cable is sold separately.

1Connect an HDMI cable to any of the HDMI connectors on the rear of the TV: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 (select models only). (There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.)

2Connect the cable to the DVD player or source equipment.

3Turn on the DVD player, and start play.

4Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power to the TV” on page 18.

5Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off” on page 19.

6Select the input source to view, as well as the Picture Mode, Aspect, and other options; see “Operating the TV” on page 21.

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