Connections & SetupChapter 1 25Plug in the TVPlug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV. Then plug the other endof the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do notplug into an outlet controlled by a light switch.Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front panelwill light for approximately 15 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV.The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off. This happens every timepower is reapplied to the TV.TipWhen remote batteries are low, the componentbutton(s) corresponding to the mode you’re inflashes when you press a button. Also, amessage might appear on the TV screen anddisappear within a few seconds. Press CLEAR toremove.Put Batteries in the Remote• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remoteby pushing down on the tab and lifting cover.• Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) arealigned correctly.• Replace the cover.Turn on the TVPress TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.Note: Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remoteinto TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remotecontrol operate the TV’s functions.Use the Remote Control to Completethe Assisted SetupThe technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout the menu screens:highlight your choice and select it.To highlight a menu item, put the remote into TV mode by pressing theTV button then MENU. Press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlightone of the items listed in the menu. Use the up or down arrow button tomove up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out fromother menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or adifferent color).CH. CTRLPIP SWAP SKIPLIGHTVCR PLUS+FREEZESOUNDTVON-OFFDVD VCRAUXSATCAB AUDIOCLEAR MENUFORMAT INFOOKTV buttonArrow buttonsOK buttonMENU button