16 Chapter 1 Connections and SetupConnecting a PC ComponentTo connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor, follow these steps:1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 12.2. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the PC InPUT VIDeO jack on the TV and the other endto the PC’s video output jack.Note: If your PC’s video output isn’t 15-pin, you’ll need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pinmonitor cable.3. Connect a 3.5mm stereo mini-pin audio cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8” stereo mini-pin) to the PCInPUT AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the audio output jack on the PC.PC ConnectionThis is an example of a connection using the PC InPUT VIDeO jack.Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component1. Plug in the TV (see page 17 for details) and the component, such as a DVD player or a VCR.2. Turn on the TV and the component you want to view.3. Repeatedly press the InPUT button on the remote control to select VID1 (if connected to the VIDeOInPUT 1 jacks), CMPT (if connected to the CMPT jacks) or HDMI1/DVI (if connected to the HDMI1/DVIjack) displayed at the top of the TV screen. To return to viewing TV channels, use the number buttonsto enter the channel you wish to view.Note: If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your component is connected tothe VIDEO INPUT, you may be tuned to the wrong input. Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID1,CMPT or HDMI1 displayed at the top of the TV screen.Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to page 18 for initial SetupInstructions.Viewing a PC1. Plug in the TV and the computer.2. Turn on the TV and the computer.3. Repeatedly press the InPUT button on the remote control until you see PC displayed at the top of theTV screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or pressCH+ or CH- buttons.Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to page 18 for initial SetupInstructions.Y VideoR LAUDIOHDMI 2/DVI INPUTHDMI 1/DVI INPUTAUDIOVIDEOPC INPUT1