Connections & Setup
DSCI |
Port |
ANTENNA/CABLE |
DIGITAL INPUT |
ANTENNA/CABLE |
ANALOG INPUT |
Get the Picture
The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/ CABLE DIGITAL INPUT. The graphic to the left shows these inputs.
Note: You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear, both when you first turn on the digital signals and when you change channels. This is normal. Check with your local cable company for available content.
Receiving Digital Channels
Coaxial cable
OR
Indoor or Outdoor Antenna
OR
What You Need
•Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with a coaxial cable. Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to receive free
OR
•Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable into the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to receive digital cable channels only.
OR
•You can use a signal splitter (shown at left) to divide the signal from one cable or antenna source to connect to both the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the TV. When you get to the Auto Channel Search screen in the Initial Setup, make sure you set the signal type to Both (digital and analog).
What You Need to Know
•Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the
•When you get to the Auto Channel Search menu in the Initial Setup, make sure you set the Signal Source to Digital. (You can also choose Both for digital and analog). Then set the Signal Type. Choose Antenna or Cable (depending on your connection). To complete a channel search now, go to page 9.
•When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input. Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the digital Input. Go to page 24 for more information.
When using the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT and/or the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT jacks, use the ANTENNA button on the remote to toggle between the digital and analog signals.
ANTENNA 
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