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Connections & Setup
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. For more information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to following page.
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| Audio | TV + VCR + DVD | page 16 |
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| Coaxial | TV+ DTVLink | page 18 |
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| Coaxial | TV + Router via the | page 23 |
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