3Table of ContentsIntroductionKey Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1Chapter 1: Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 6Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................. 6Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................. 6Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........................................................... 6Use Indirect Light ...................................................................................................................... 6Using a Stand ............................................................................................................................ 6Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TV .................................................. 6Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 7Video Connections .................................................................................................................... 7Digital/Network Connections ................................................................................................... 7Explanation of Jacks and Cables .................................................................................................... 8The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 11Front Input Jacks ..................................................................................................................... 11Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 11How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................. 12How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR .................................................................... 13How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI ......................................................... 14How to Connect: TV + CableCARD ........................................................................................ 15Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service ........................................................................... 15Plug in the TV ................................................................................................................................. 16Put Batteries in the Remote .......................................................................................................... 16Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 16Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup .......................................................... 16Complete the Assisted Setup ........................................................................................................ 16Set the Menu Language ......................................................................................................... 17Complete Channel Search ...................................................................................................... 17Changing Channels ................................................................................................................. 17Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 17Chapter 2: Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 20Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 21Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ..................................................................... 22Programming the Remote ..................................................................................................... 22How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ............................................................... 23Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................................................ 24Remote Code List ........................................................................................................................... 24Chapter 3: Using the TV’s FeaturesAbout the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 28Digital or Analog TV Channels ..................................................................................................... 29Direct Tuning to a Channel .................................................................................................... 29Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 30Lock/Unlock TV ....................................................................................................................... 30Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List) ............................... 30How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ............................................................................... 31USA V-Chip TV Ratings ........................................................................................................... 31Canada V-Chip ........................................................................................................................ 35