Connections & Setup
Chapter
Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use for connections. There are several ways to connect devices to your TV.
Back Panel Jacks (in alphabetical order)
ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT
Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal
from the antenna, cable, cable box, or a VCR. This input jack is for analog signals only.
ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT
Lets you connect the coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to
receive the off-air digital signals.
Note:
Do not connect a digital cable signal to this input.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved
sound quality. You can also connect a VCR or external monitor to the FIXED outputs.
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V
Provides a standard-definition video output from your TV. You can use this video
output along with the FIXED AUDIO L/R outputs to connect a VCR for recording
programs in standard definition from the analog antenna input. You can also connect
this output jack to an external monitor to watch standard definition programs.
Note:
The V output does not carry video from the digital tuner.
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FIxED AUDIO L/R
Provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. You can use
these audio outputs along with the video output to connect a VCR for recording. You
can also connect this audio output to an A/V receiver when you want to control the
volume through the A/V receiver.
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VARIABLE AUDIO
Provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled
by the volume controls on the TV and remote control.
•
SUBWOOFER
Provides lower bass audio frequencies from the TV to a subwoofer.
Note:
If you’ve connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the External Subwoofer
option in the Sound menu. Go to page 42 for instructions.
V
L
R
L
R
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
VARIABLE
ANTENNA/
CABLE
ANALOG
INPUT
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
INPUT
