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3. Connecting the TV
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-
definition digital programming (if available in
your area) along with standard-definition analog
programming.
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• This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the
CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial
cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm
twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio
frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna
programming, as indicated below.
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• Be sure to set the
Signal Type
setting to
Cable
or
Antenna
in the
Channel
settings for the type of
input signal you choose (see page 47).
You can enjoy high-definition programming by
subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a
high-definition satellite service. For the best
possible picture, make sure you connect this
equipment to your TV via the HDMI or
component video (with audio) input on the back of
your TV.
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System
75-ohm coaxial
cable
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
B
A
Cable
Antenna
A-B RF switch
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
4
1
3
1
3
2
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S
VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
P
B
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(10
8
0p/10
8
0i/720p/4
8
0p/4
8
0i)
1
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
L
P
R
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
Rear of TV
HDMI cable
Shown with HDMI Connection
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable