20 Introduction
Overview of installation, setup, and use
Overview of installation, setup, and use
Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features.
1Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this document for future reference.
2To choose a location for the TV:
v Read “Important notes about your TV” on page 8.
vPlace the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the entire bottom surface of the stand and the weight of the unit. Secure the TV to a wall, pillar, or other immovable structure, see 26) on page 5.
vPlace the TV in a location where light does not reflect on the screen.
vAlways leave a space of at least 4 (four) inches around the
TV. The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of the TV.
3Do not plug in any power cords until after you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.
4Before connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn the functions of the TV’s connections and controls, see “Overview of cable types” on page 24.
5Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV, see “Connecting Your TV” on page 24.
6Install the batteries in the remote control, see “Installing batteries” on page 39.
7See “Learning about the remote control” on page 41 for an overview of the buttons on the remote control.
8After connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other devices. Then press the POWER button on the TV control panel or remote control to turn on the TV.
If the TV stops responding to the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel and you cannot turn the TV off or on, unplug the power cords for a few seconds and then plug them in and try again.
9See “Navigating the menu system” on page 46 for a quick overview of navigating the TV’s menu system.
10Program channels into the TV’s channel memory, see “Auto Tuning” on page 49.
