5Table of ContentsIntroduction....................................................................................................................... 1Chapter 1: Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 8Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................... 8Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................... 8Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................. 8Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................ 8FCC Statement ........................................................................................................... 8Get the Picture .................................................................................................................. 9Getting Cable Channels .............................................................................................. 9Getting Digital Channels ............................................................................................ 9Using the CableCARD Slot ........................................................................................ 10Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service ............................................................. 10Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................ 11Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection ................................................................. 12Audio/Video Connection .......................................................................................... 14HDMI Connection ..................................................................................................... 16Advanced Audio Connection Information .............................................................. 18Plug 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 the Channel Search ................................................................................. 20Choose Setup Options .............................................................................................. 20What to Expect................................................................................................................ 21Watching TV.............................................................................................................. 21Changing Channels ................................................................................................... 21Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 21Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 22The Front of Your TV....................................................................................................... 25Front/Side Input Jacks ............................................................................................... 25Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 25Chapter 2: Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control.............................................................................. 28Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices .................................................. 30Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................... 30Programming the Remote ....................................................................................... 30How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ................................................. 31Modes of Operation ................................................................................................. 32Volume Punchthrough Feature ...................................................................................... 32Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ................................................... 33Using the INPUT Button.................................................................................................. 33Remote Code List ............................................................................................................ 33Chapter 3: Using the TV’s FeaturesAbout the Channel Banner............................................................................................. 38Digital or Analog TV Channels ....................................................................................... 39