3. Connecting the TV

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System

You can enjoy high-definition and standard- definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.

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•This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).

•It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxial

Rear of TV

cable

 

 

CABLE/ANTENNA

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below.

 

A-B RF switch

 

Cable

A

Rear of TV

Antenna

B

CABLE/ANTENNA

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•Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you choose (see page 37).

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.

Shown with HDMI Connection

Rear of TV

VIDEO IN

 

COMPONENT IN PC IN

IN

DIGITAL

1

3

1

2

1

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

(OPTICAL)

YRGB

S VIDEO

 

 

 

 

3

 

PB

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

4

 

PR

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

L

L

 

 

 

L

(MONO)

 

 

 

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

L

AUDIO

R

R

 

 

 

R

 

(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)

 

 

 

(VAR/FIX)

HDMI cable

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

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