Connect the input source 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 air antenna or basic cable TV” 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 15.

■To connect a device that records TV, see “Connecting a VCR for recording” on page 15.

About the Emergency Alert System (EAS)

■In the case of a national emergency, natural disaster, or other emergency situation, an EAS message broadcasts. When this unit receives an EAS message, if the level of emergency is comparatively low, an alert text message displays on screen. If the level of emergency is high, the receiver is forced-tuned to a details channel.

■Alert text messages display, and forced tuning occurs, even during paid programming. Even when forced tuning is active, the user can still change the channel.

■If the unit is forced-tuned to a channel that has been blocked by parental control, the Parental Control setting is given priority, and the EAS message is not broadcast.

■EAS messages may be broadcast not only through digital cable, but also through analog cable or over-the-air analog transmission. EAS alert messages broadcasted through cable are not received on this TV.

Connecting the air antenna or basic cable TV

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

Optional equipment, TV air antenna, cable TV services, Internet services, and all cables are sold separately.

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

1Connect the input source coaxial cable to the Ant/ Cable connector on the back of the TV.

2Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power to the TV” on page 18.

3Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)” on page 21.

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