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Chapter 1: Introduction

Features

•Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM)
eliminates the need for a separate digital converter
set-top box (in most cases).
•1080p output resolution.
•Four HDMI® digital, High-Definition Multimedia
Interfaces with 1080p input support (- p. 16).
•HDMI capabilities
ARC (Audio Return Channel) enables the audio
signal of the TV to be sent to an AV amplifier via an
HDMI cable.
HDMI INSTAPORT™ technology reduces lag time
when switching HDMI sources.
RGB Range adjusts RGB full range signal
automatically.
•HDMI® CEC Control allows control of external
devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection (-
p. 39).
•ColorStream® HD high-resolution component video
input.
•Digital Audio Out optical audio connection with
Dolby® Digital optical output format (- p. 53).
•PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal (- p. 20).
•Built-in WLAN Allows the television to access your
home wireless network without an external Dual
Band WLAN Adapter.
•Yahoo!® TV Widgets are Internet applications
designed to run on your TV (- p. 62).
•ColorMaster™ lets you adjust the TV’s standard colors
(- p. 51).
•ClearFrame™ 120 Hz anti-blur feature (-p. 50).
•AutoView® lets you automatically adjust picture
settings based on ambient light conditions and input
signal content (- p. 48).
•Dynamic Volume (Audyssey Dynamic Volume®)
eliminates inconsistent TV volume when changing
channels or viewing commercials (- p. 53).
•Media Player lets you view photo files and play music
or movie files (- p. 64).
•ENERGY STAR® qualified

Overview of installation, setup,

and use

Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its
many exciting features.
1To choose a location for the TV:
•Read “Important notes about your LCD TV”
(- p. 7).
•Place the TV in an appropriate location (- p. 2–6).
2Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you
have connected all cables and devices to your TV.
3BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV,
learn the functions of the TV’s connections and
controls (- p. 12).
4Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV
(- p. 14–21).
5See “Chapter 3: Using the remote control” (- p. 22)
for an overview of the buttons on the remote
control, installing the batteries, and preparing to
operate your other device(s).
6AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in
the power cords for your TV and other devices.
When you turn on the TV, the Initial Setup menu
appears.
7See “Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu” for a quick
overview of navigating the TV’s menu system (-
p. 24).
8Program channels into the TV’s channel memory
(- p. 28).
9See Chapters 6, 7 and 8, for details on using the TV’s
features.
10 For help, refer to “Chapter 9: Troubleshooting” (-
p. 70).
11 See “Chapter 10: Appendix”, for technical
specifications and warranty information (- p. 73).