3Table of ContentsIntroduction .............................................................................................. 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 ................................................................................................................. 7Digital/Network Connections ................................................................................................... 7Audio Connections ................................................................................................................... 7Video Connections .................................................................................................................... 7Explanation of Jacks and Cables .................................................................................................... 8The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 12Front Input Jacks ..................................................................................................................... 12Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 12How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................. 13How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR .................................................................... 14How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI ......................................................... 15How to Connect: TV + CableCARD ........................................................................................ 16Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service ........................................................................... 16Audio Connections ................................................................................................................. 17How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers ................................................................... 17How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers ........................................... 17Plug in the TV ................................................................................................................................. 19Put Batteries in the Remote .......................................................................................................... 19Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 19Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup .......................................................... 19Complete the Assisted Setup ........................................................................................................ 19Set the Menu Language ......................................................................................................... 20Complete Channel Search ...................................................................................................... 20Changing Channels ................................................................................................................. 20Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 20Chapter 2: Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 22Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 23Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ..................................................................... 24Programming the Remote ..................................................................................................... 24How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ............................................................... 25Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................................................ 26Remote Code List ........................................................................................................................... 26Chapter 3: Using the TV’s FeaturesAbout the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 30Digital or Analog TV Channels ..................................................................................................... 31Direct Tuning to a Channel .................................................................................................... 31Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 32Lock/Unlock TV ....................................................................................................................... 32Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List) ............................... 32How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ............................................................................... 33