HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION
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GUIDE
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Choose Your Connections
Make your connection decision easier by taking a few minutes to review the jacks on your new HDTV. Compare the jacks on the device you want to connect and see if the same jacks are available on your HDTV. Then refer to the chart below to determine the best connection to make.
For more information about connecting your HDTV to other devices, refer to Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Make sure you read the safety information sheet provided seperately before you connect and operate your TV.
Jacks | Quality | Connects to... | Cables needed (not included) |
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HDMI 1 INPUT
Devices with an HDMI or a DVI output, such as HD Receivers, Satellite Receivers, and Cable Boxes
HDMI
Or if connecting to a DVI device, use these with an HDMI cable
Audio + | DVI |
| Adapter |
INPUT 1
COMPONENT
Y/VIDEO L
PBR
PR
Devices with Y Pb Pr (component) outputs, such as HD Receivers, Satellite Receivers, Cable Boxes,
Audio
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
L 
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L 
S-Video
Audio
Devices with
Video
Audio
R
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TV back panel
ANTENNA / |
CABLE |
or
Antenna
Cable
(wall outlet)
Connect a Signal Source
Connect your regular cable to the TV’s ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive analog channels or connect an antenna to the TV’s ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive
Note: If you have regular cable, your TV is able to receive some digital channels (using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT) because it has a capability called QAM. QAM is a tuner that enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content. Check with your cable provider for information about content availability in your area. Refer to Step 3, Operate Your TV, for information on digital channels.
If you’re connecting a cable box or satellite receiver, use the chart above to help determine which jacks to use for the best connection. Your cable box or satellite receiver needs to be high definition if you want to receive high definition programming. Check with your cable provider for more information.
Continue to Step 2, Set Up Your TV, on the back page.
