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

antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to

receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box

You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or

a high-definition satellite service. For the best

Getting

 

possible picture, make sure you connect this

 

equipment to your TV via the HDMI or

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component video (with audio) input on the back of

 

your TV.

 

Shown with HDMI Connection

 

Side of TV

 

LR

AUDIOAUDIO

cable can be easily affected by radio frequency

interference, resulting in signal degradation.

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxial

Side of TV

cable

 

 

VHF/UHF/CABLE input

1

RGB

PC IN

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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

Side of TV

Antenna

B

VHF/UHF/CABLE input

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•Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you choose (see page 39).

HDMI cable

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

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