5Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ....................................... iChapter 1: Connections and SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 6Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 6Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 6Position Cables Properly to Avoid AudioInterference .......................................................... 6Use Indirect Light .................................................... 6Check Supplied Parts .............................................. 6Attaching Your TV’s Base.............................................. 7Mounting Your TV to the Wall ..................................... 7Get the Picture .............................................................. 8Getting Channels .................................................... 8Choose Your Connection .............................................. 9Video (Basic) Connection ..................................... 10Component Video (Advanced) Connection ........ 10HDMI Connection ................................................. 12VGA Connection ................................................... 13Plug in the TV .............................................................. 14Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 14Turn on the TV............................................................. 14How to Use the Remote Control to Complete theInitial Setup ............................................................... 14Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 15Set the Menu Language ...................................... 15Set the Signal Source ............................................ 15Complete the Channel Search ............................. 15What To Expect ........................................................... 16Watching TV ......................................................... 16Changing Channels ............................................... 16Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ............. 17Buttons On Your TV .................................................... 18The Buttons on the Remote Control.......................... 19Chapter 2: Using the TV's FeaturesChannel Banner ........................................................... 20Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................... 20How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ............. 20USA V-Chip TV Ratings ......................................... 22V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ................................... 23Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ...................... 23Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................... 23Future Rating Region ........................................... 23Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu SystemUsing the Menu System ............................................. 24Setup Menu ................................................................. 24Picture Menu ............................................................... 25Audio Menu................................................................. 26Options Menu ............................................................. 27Chapter 4: Other InformationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......................... 29Troubleshooting .......................................................... 30V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................................ 32US V-Chip Rating System ...................................... 32Canadian English V-Chip Rating System.............. 32Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .............. 33Limited Warranty ........................................................ 34Care and Cleaning ....................................................... 35