CABLE
CABLE / ANTENNA
75
-Cable box with
See Connect Accessory Devices, p. 32-33.
-Antenna
Via antenna you can watch whatever DTV programs being broadcast in your area for free.
If you’re not sure what HDTV programming is available in your area, contact your local content provider or your local electronics store retailer.
Broadcasters are in the middle of a transition from analog to digital TV. This means that a given broadcaster will have two channels on the air, one analog and one digital.
Connect the incoming antenna signal to the CABLE/ANTENNA 75 Ω x jack at the bottom of the TV. See page 10 for details on using Autoprogram to store channels in the TV’s memory.
Note:This connection will supply stereo sound to the TV if it is being broadcast by the station you are watching.
-Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS)
Satellite systems offer many of the same premium channels as cable systems, and often at a lower price. To get these channels, you’ll need to install a small dish antenna outside.
There are 2 main DBS systems: DirecTV & DishNetwork. These systems require separate, proprietary set top receiver boxes to decode their signals and send them to your digital TV set. These boxes may include a digital TV tuner for
Satellite broadcasters also provide major local channels, depending on the market in which you live.
DBS also provides service in areas not covered by cable because they are in rural areas or other areas not passed by a cable line.
DBS also allows you to watch
“Before installing your TV or before hanging it on the wall, first connect your accessory devices, see p. 29.
‘ Refer to the bottom of the set for the correct operation voltage. Insert the power cord in the wall socket.
Consult your local dealer if your mains supply is different. To prevent damaging the mains (AC) cord which could cause a fire or electric shock, do not place the TV on the cord.
(Remote control:
Insert the 2 batteries supplied (Type R6-1,5V).
The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Please check on how to dispose of exhausted batteries according to local regulations.
§Turn the TV on:
Press the power switch B at the right side of the TV. An indicator on the front of the TV lights up.
Press the +CH/PAGE- buttons or the POWER button on the remote control.
First time installation
Note: The first time (and only the first time) you turn on your set you see an installation introduction screen. The Installation procedure consists of a series of screens that guide you through the process.
&After an introduction screen, you are asked to select a language of the TV’s
éPress the cursor up/down to highlight your language.
“Press the OK button.
‘Follow the
Note: Once you completed the initial installation procedure you can access the screens from the Settings menu. See p. 10.
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