Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV

Use the first procedure that follows when connecting an antenna or cable TV cable directly to the TV. Refer to the next procedure, “Connecting a set-top-box to the TV” on page 16, when connecting a set- top-box for cable or satellite. Refer to “Connecting a digital TV (DTV) receiver to the TV” on page 16 when connecting a digital TV receiver (DTV).

Connecting an antenna or cable directly to the TV

Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a ground antenna or cable TV signal cable to the TV. Use shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF) interference. To make this connection:

1Turn off the TV.

2Connect the antenna or cable TV coaxial cable to the TV antenna cable in connector on the back of the TV.

3Turn on the TV.

4Select TV (the channel number) as the input source for the main TV picture by using the front panel buttons or the TV remote control. Refer to “Selecting the input source” on page 26.

5Perform the Automatic Channel Scan (auto scan) procedure; refer to “Run auto scan” on page 33. This procedure includes the following tasks:

Selects Antenna or Cable for Signal Type in the TV Setup menu of the OSD menus.

Scans and identifies the available channels.

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