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Getting Started
Warning/Precautions ..................................1
Hooking Up Your TV ................................1
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .................2
How to Use the Install Controls ...........................3–4
Using the Language Control......................................3
Setting the Tuner Mode .............................................3
Setting the TV to Auto Program Channels ................3
Using the Channel Edit Control ................................4
Setting the Channel Name Control............................4
How to use the AutoChron™ control........................4
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For details on product registration, warranty,
and service, refer to the other literature included
with your TV information packet.
Please retain all these materials and keep them
handy for future reference.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
Model 27PT81S1
Color Television and Remote Control
NOTE: This Quick Use Guide may be used with
other models. Some of the features listed may or
may not apply to your TV.
3135 015 21351
ANT "A"
75
Ω
L/Mono
Monitor out
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PIP ANT "B"
75
Ω
SURROUND SOUND
8
8
+ R – – L +
AV1 in
Y
Pb
Pr
AV2 in
AUDIO
R
M-Link
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ANT "A"
75
Ω
L/Mono
Monitor out
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PIP ANT "B"
75
Ω
SURROUND SOUND
8
8
+ R – – L +
AV1 in
Y
Pb
Pr
AV2 in
AUDIO
R
M-Link
IN
OUT
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F
or homes with cable
TV converter descram-
bler boxes (with premi-
um/movie channels scram-
bled), follow the steps to
the right for an alternative
ANT A and PIP ANT B
feature hookup. Note that
the Cable TV signal will be
split before connection to
the converter box (an
optional two-way, 75-ohm
signal splitter will be
required).
C
ABLE
B
OX
C
ABLE
C
ONVERTER
B
OXES
Connect your cable
TV signal to the single, 75-ohm
input plug on a two-way signal
splitter (optional).
Connect one end of the
RF coaxial cable to each of
the output plugs on the 75-ohm
signal splitter. The two lengths
of RF coaxial cable need F-
type connectors (screw-on or
push type) for both ends.
Round Cable
75
Ω
(Ohm)
Cable TV Company
Cable TV Signal
Connect one of the signal
splitter outputs to the input
terminal on the Cable TV con-
verter box. Then route another
connection from the cable con-
verter output terminal to the
ANT A input on the rear of the
TV.
Y
our TV has two sepa-
rate ANT(enna)/cable
inputs on the rear of the
set. These two signal inputs
offer convenient hookup
options for both normal TV
program viewing and
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
features.
The ANT(enna) A input is
intended for use and view-
ing on the TV’s main
screen. Your home’s pri-
mary antenna or cable TV
signal should be connected
to this input for normal TV
setup, use, and feature
operation.
The PIP ANT(enna) B
input is a second, or auxil-
iary, signal source
designed to supply your
TV’s Picture-In-Picture
(PIP) feature. For many
homes, the use of a single,
existing antenna or cable
TV source for both ANT A
and PIP ANT B will be the
preferred method of con-
nection. This type of con-
nection (optional signal
splitter required) will work
properly for the TV’s main
onscreen features, as well
as retain all the features
designed for PIP. For more
details, refer to the Picture-
In-Picture section in your
other owner’s manual.
A
NTENNA OR
C
ABLE
TV
A
NT
(
ENNA
) A & B I
NPUTS
Remember, be
sure to set the TV for
the type signal to
which you've connect-
ed. (See the “Tuner
Mode A/B” section on
page 3.)
Your TV can set itself
to select only the chan-
nel numbers on your
cable system (see
“Auto Program" on
page 3). If you use a
cable converter box, set
the TV to the same
channel as the convert-
er's CH 3/4 switch (on
the back of the convert-
er).
Contact your dealer,
or call our Parts
Information Center at
1-800-851-8885 to
order the following
accessories:
• Two-way signal
splitter
• 300
Ω
(ohm) to
75
Ω
(ohm) adapter
• Combination
VHF/UHF antenna.
S
MART
H
ELP
A typical ANT(enna)
A and PIP ANT B connection
(using a common signal source
and an optional signal splitter):
If your antenna or cable TV
signal has a round cable con-
nector (75 ohm) on the end,
then you're ready to connect it
to the 75-ohm signal splitter.
If your antenna has flat, twin-
lead wire (300 ohm), you first
need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300- to 75-
ohm adapter before connecting
to the 75-ohm signal splitter.
Connect your Antenna or
Cable TV signal to the single,
75-ohm input plug on the two-
way signal splitter (optional).
Then connect two lengths of RF
coaxial cable to the two output
plugs on the two-way signal
splitter (F-type connector on
both ends).
300
Ω
(Ohm) to
75
Ω
(Ohm) Adapter
Twin–lead
Wire
Back of TV
Round Cable
75
Ω
(Ohm)
- Outdoor or Indoor Antenna -
Receives normal broadcast channels
2–13 (VHF) and 14–69 (UHF).
OR
NOTE: Proper operation of your TV is not dependent
upon connection of the PIP ANT B input. The main purpose
of the input is to provide an easily connected, dedicated picture
source for use of the PIP feature. The PIP ANT B input can,
however, be used to connect and display other signal source
options such as a satellite dish system, an additional external
antenna, a VCR, or a video game, for example.
NOTE: Although the PIP ANT B input can be used and
swapped as the source for the TV’s main picture, certain
setup features (such as AutoChron™) are based only on a sig-
nal being detected at the ANT A input. To ensure that all fea-
tures are operating properly, you may not want to rely solely on
the PIP ANT B input as your TV’s main screen signal source.
Connect the twin output
plugs on the signal splitter to
the ANT A and PIP ANT B
inputs on the rear of the TV.
Push the round connector end of
the RF coaxial cable onto the
ANT(enna) plug and screw it
down tightly (if using threaded
cables).
OPTIONAL TWO-WAY
SIGNAL SPLITTER
OR
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna
(single, 75-ohm input to twin,
75-ohm outputs – optional RF
coaxial connecting cables
also required)
ANT(enna) A
Input
PIP ANT(enna)
B Input
• The signal routed to
the TV’s PIP ANT B
input will allow for the
selection and viewing of
cable channels at the TV
(except for the scrambled
premium/movie chan-
nels).
OPTIONAL TWO-WAY
SIGNAL SPLITTER
Cable TV Converter
Box Connection
Cable TV Company
Connect the remaining
signal splitter output from
the splitter to the PIP ANT B
input on the rear of the TV.
• The signal routed to the TV’s ANT A
input will allow for premium/movie
channels to be viewable on the TV.
• Channel selection will be at the converter.
• The ANT A input channel on the TV
should be set to the same output channel
as the converter box (usually CH 3 or 4).
Connect to ANT A Input
Connect to PIP ANT B Input
