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Table of Contents
Introduction
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
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Protect Against Power Surges
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Protect Components from Overheating
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Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
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Use Indirect Light
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FCC Statement
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Get the Picture
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Getting Cable Channels
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Getting Digital Channels
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Using the CableCARD Slot
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Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service
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Choose Your Connection
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Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection
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Audio/Video Connection
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HDMI Connection
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Advanced Audio Connection Information
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Plug in the TV
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Put Batteries in the Re
m
ote
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Turn on the TV
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Use the Re
m
ote Control to Co
m
plete the Assisted Setup
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Co
m
plete the Assisted Setup
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Set the Menu Language
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Complete the Channel Search
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Choose Setup Options
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What to Expect
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Watching TV
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Changing Channels
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Next Steps
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Explanation of Jacks
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The Front of Your TV
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Front/Side Input Jacks
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Front Panel
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Chapter 2: Using the Re
m
ote Control
The Buttons on the Re
m
ote Control
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Progra
mm
ing the Re
m
ote to Operate Other Devices
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Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
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Programming the Remote
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How to Use the Re
m
ote After You’ve Progra
mm
ed It
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Modes of Operation
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Volu
m
e Punchthrough Feature
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Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands
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Using the INPUT Button
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Re
m
ote Code List
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner
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Digital or Analog TV Channels
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