Connecting the TV signal sources

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WARNING: Before connecting the TV to any other electronic device, unplug the TV and electronic device AC power cords from the AC power outlet.

The following is an explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable.

If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, screw it onto the ANT/Cable In connector on the rear of the TV:

■A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with an F-type connector that can easily be attached to a connector without tools (sold separately).

■A 300-ohm system is a flat, twin-lead cable that can be attached to a 75-ohm connector through a 300/75-ohm adapter (sold separately).

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

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A75-ohm coaxial cable, round

B300-ohm twin-lead cable, flat

CF-type connector

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

■Antenna or basic cable (TV cable or satellite) without a separate set-top box; see “Connecting the cable TV or air broadcast antenna” on page 10.

■Cable or satellite with a separate set-top box; see “Connecting cable or satellite with a set-top box” on page 11.

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To connect an external sound system, see “Connecting an external sound system” on page 17.

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.

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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.

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