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55" 1080p LCD TV

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Contents
CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a cable or satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . 19

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting component video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the digital signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Customizing digital closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Restoring settings to the defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using INlink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Turning INlink on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning TV Auto Power On on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Audio Receiver on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening an INlink-compatible device’s root menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices . . . . . . . .

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Using a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Switching to USB mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing favorite photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing photos in a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customizing slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning the TV cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning the TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Common universal remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
One-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How long does the coverage last? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What does the warranty not cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHILD SAFETY
It makes a difference how and where you use
your flat panel display
As you enjoy your new product, keep these
safety tips in mind
The issue
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular
purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics
industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or
carts may fall over and cause injury.

Tune into safety
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One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand
rated for the weight of your TV.
Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions
for proper use of this product.
Don’t let children climb on or play with entertainment
system furniture and TVs.
Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as
steps, such as a crate or chest of drawers.
Remember that children can become excited while
watching a program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV.
Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot
be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.
Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they
cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

Wall mounting
If you decide to wall mount your TV, always remember:
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One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of
your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this
manual, or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV.
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Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.
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If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a
professional installer.
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Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is
appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be
mounted to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If
you are unsure, ask a professional installer.
TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.

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Important Safety
Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within your TV. This
label is located on the back of your TV.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature
accompanying your TV.

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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type
plug is a Class I apparatus which needs to be
grounded to prevent possible electric shock.
Make sure that you connect the Class I
apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong
outlet.
17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the
like.
18 The apparatus should not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.

WARNING
Electric shock hazard
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove any cover or expose the device to rain or
moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service technicians.
Lightning
For added protection for your device receiver
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any
antenna or cable system. This helps prevent
property damage and personal injury from
lightning and power line surges.
Power lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Handling the LCD panel
• Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop
your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD
panel. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken
glass.
• If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure
that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This
may cause skin inflammation.
• If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately
gargle, rinse, and consult with your doctor. Also, if
the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin,
consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least
15 minutes or longer in clean water.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, make sure
that the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
personal injury, or other hazards.
Safety check
After completing any service or repair to this device,
ask the service technician to perform routine safety
checks to determine that your TV is in correct
operating condition.

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Power source
Operate your TV only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supplied to your home, consult
an electrician or your local power company.

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Servicing
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.

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CAUTION

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Damage requiring service
Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into your TV.
• If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.
• If your TV does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating
instructions because incorrect adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore your TV to its normal
operation.
• If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to your TV, make sure that the antenna or cable
system is grounded to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with
respect to correct grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

3 Antenna discharge unit
4 Grounding conductors
5 Ground clamps
6 Power service grounding electrode system
7 Electric service equipment

Note to CATV system installer
Article 820 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides guidance for correct
grounding. Specifically, it states that the cable
ground must be connected to the grounding
system of the building as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Condensation
Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought
from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the
temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this
happens, the TV's performance may be impaired. To
prevent this, let the TV stand in its new
surroundings for about an hour before switching it
on, or make sure that the room temperature rises
gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if
the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air
conditioner. In such cases, change the location of
the TV.
Mobile telephone warning
To avoid interference with your TV picture and
sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep
your cordless and cellular telephones away from
the TV.
End of life directives
Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent
lamp containing a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated for
environmental reasons. Your TV also contains
material that can be recycled and reused. For
disposal or recycling information, contact your local
authorities to find a recycler in your area.
Non-active pixels
The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film
transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video
quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may
appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red
point. These non-active pixels do not adversely
affect the performance of your TV, and are not
considered defects.

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NS-55L260A13 Insignia 55" 1080p LCD TV

Insignia 55" 1080p LCD TV
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality
Insignia product. Your NS-55L260A13 represents
the state of the art in LCD TV design and is designed
for reliable and trouble-free performance.
INlink
Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible
products plug and play! No setup is needed! CEC
technology lets different components discover and
communicate with each other. (See page 40 for
instructions on how to use INlink.)

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Insignia Motion 120Hz:
With a 120 Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of a
60 Hz screen, a screen with 1,080 lines of resolution
(up from 720 lines in the last generation of HDTVs),
and special motion-detection technology, you will
experience a picture with clearer detail and
brightness, smoother transitions, and reduced
motion blurring, particularly when watching
fast-motion sports and action scenes. (See page 25
for instructions on how to adjust the TV picture.)
Game mode:
Video games generally require adjustments to the
television picture settings to get the maximum
experience. By simply pressing a button on your
remote control, your television settings will
automatically adjust for video games. It couldn't be
easier. (See page 25 for instruction on how to turn
Game Mode on and off.)

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Installing the stand or
wall-mount bracket

Installing a wall-mount bracket
Warning
This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed
wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See
“Miscellaneous” on page 48.)

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If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install
the stand.
Store the stand and stand screws in case you
decide to use the stand in the future.

Installing the stand
To install the stand:
1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a
cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen
from damages and scratches.
2 Align the stand with the screw holes in the
stand column, then secure the stand plate to the
stand column with the four provided screws.

To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:
1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a
cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen
from damages and scratches.
2 Remove the four bottom screws that secure the
stand column to the TV, then remove the stand
column.

Screw type Screw length # of screws
M5

16 mm

4

3 Install the stand cover.

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4 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using
the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See
the instructions that came with the wall-mount
bracket for information about how to correctly
hang your TV.

TV components
Package contents
•
•
•
•
•

Note
•

•

The length of the wall-mount screws vary
depending on the wall-mount bracket you
purchased. See the instructions that came with
the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths.
The mounting holes on the back of your TV take
type M6 screws.

Remote control and batteries (2 AAA)
Stand and screws (4)
Stand cover
Quick Setup Guide
Important Information

Front

15.75 in. (400 mm)
MENU

1
INPUT

2
VOLUME

3
15.75 in. (400 mm)

CHANNEL

Wall-mount brackets

4
6

5

# Item

Description

1 MENU

Press to open the on-screen menu.

2 INPUT

Press to open the Input source list, then press one or
more times to select a video input source. For more
information, see “Selecting the video input source”
on page 22.
In menu mode, press to confirm selections.

3 VOLUME+/VOLUME–
4 CHANNELS/CHANNELT
5

(power)

6 Power indicator
7 Remote control sensor

6

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Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to go to the next or previous channel in the
channel list. For more information, see “Selecting a
channel” on page 24.
Press to turn your TV on or off (standby mode).
When your TV is off, power still flows through it. To
disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
Turns off when your TV is on.
Lights red when your TV is (standby mode).
Receives signals from the remote control. Do not
block.

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Side

Back
1
2
3

3

1

4
5

PC IN

4

2

5

6
# Item

# Item
1 HDMI3
2 ANT/CABLE

3

/AUDIO OUT

4 COMPONENT IN

5 AV IN

6 USB

1 HDMI1/ARC

Description
Connect HDMI devices to this jack. For more
information see “Using HDMI (best)” on page 10
or 13.
Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting an antenna or cable TV
(no box)” on page 13.
Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a
home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. For
more information, see “Using analog audio” on
page 19.
Connect the video (Y, Pb, Pr) and audio (L and R) for a
component video device to these jacks. For more
information, see “Using component video (better)” on
page 11 or 14.
Connect the video (VIDEO) and audio (L and R) for a
composite video device to these jacks. For more
information, see “Using composite video (good)” on
page 12 or 15.
Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view
compatible JPEG picture files. For more information,
see “Connecting a USB flash drive” on page 17 and
“Using a USB flash drive” on page 43.

2 PC/DVI AUDIO IN

3 HDMI2/DVI

4 VGA
5 DIGITAL OUTPUT
(coaxial)

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Description
Connect an HDMI device to this jack. For more
information see “Using HDMI (best)” on page 10
or 13.
If you are connecting a home theater system, we
recommend that you connect it to this jack.
Connect the audio for a computer to this jack. For more
information, see “Using VGA” on page 16.
OR
Connect the audio for a DVI device to the this jack. For
more information, see “Using DVI (same as HDMI but
requires a sound connection)” on page 11 or page 14.
Connect an HDMI device to this jack. For more
information see “Using HDMI (best)” on page 10
or 13.
OR
Connect the video for a DVI device to this jack. For
more information, see “Using DVI (same as HDMI but
requires a sound connection)” on page 11 or 14.
Connect the video for a computer to this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting a computer” on page 16.
Connect a digital audio amplifier or home theater
system to this jack to listen to TV audio through the
amplifier speakers. For more information, see “Using
digital audio” on page 18.

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Remote control

# Button

Description

10

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the
sound.

/MUTE

11 VOL+/–
12 SLEEP
13 ZOOM
14

(return)

15 S T W X
16 HOME
17 INFO

*

18 CCD
19 FAVORITE
20 CH

/CH

21 PICTURE

22 MTS/SAP

# Button
1

(power)

2 Quick Launch Inputs

3 Numbers

8

Description

23 AUDIO

Press to turn your TV on or off (standby mode). When
your TV is off, power still flows through it. To
disconnect power, unplug the power cord.
TV—Press to select your TV as the input source.
VIDEO—Press to select the device connected to the
COMPONENT video jacks or AV IN/VIDEO jack.
HDMI—Press one or more times to select the device
connected to the HDMI1/ARC, HDMI2/DVI, or
HDMI3 jack.
ACC—This button has no function.
Press to enter channel numbers and the parental
control password.

4

Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. For more
information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 24.

5 ENTER

Press to confirm selections or changes.

6 MENU

Press to open the on-screen menu.

7 EXIT

Press to close the on-screen menu.

8 INPUT

Press to open the Input source list, press S or T on
the remote control to select the video input source,
then press ENTER. For more information, see
“Selecting the video input source” on page 22.

9 CH-LIST

Press to open the channel list.

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Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10,
15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. For more
information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 38.
Press to change how the picture looks on the screen
(aspect ratio). For more information, see “Aspect ratio
options” on page 25.
In TV mode, press to return to the previous channel.
In USB mode, press to go back to a higher level folder.
Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to adjust
settings.
Press to open the on-screen menu.
Press to display TV status information, such as the
channel number, channel name (if available), or signal
source. For more information, see “Viewing channel
information” on page 24.
Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You can select
CC Off, CC On, or CC on Mute. For more information,
see “Turning closed captioning on or off” on page 35.
Press to open the Favorite channel list. For more
information, see “Setting up a favorite channel list” on
page 30 and “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 30.
Press to change TV channels. For more information,
see “Selecting a channel” on page 24.
Press to select the picture mode. You can select Vivid,
Standard, Energy Savings, Theater, Sports, or
Custom. For more information, see “Picture Mode” in
“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 24.
Press to select the audio mode for an analog program.
You can select:
• MONO—Select this option if there is noise
or static on weak stereo broadcasts.
• STEREO—Select this option for programs
broadcast in stereo.
• SAP—Select this option to listen to a
secondary audio program, if available.
Press to select the sound mode. You can select
Standard, News, Music, Movie, or Custom. For
more information, see “Sound Mode” in “Adjusting
sound settings” on page 27.
Press to control INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices.
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Making connections

Connection type
and jack

Cable connectors

What connection should I use?
Your TV has several connection types for
connecting devices to your TV.
For the best video quality, you should connect a
device to the best available connection.
Use the following tables to identify cables:
Connection type Video quality
and jack

HDMI
video/audio

Best (use this
if your devices
have HDMI)

Component
video (requires
Better than
an audio
composite
or
connection)
coaxial

Composite video
(requires an
audio
Better than
connection)
coaxial

Coaxial digital
audio

Cable connector

Analog audio

VGA (computer)
video and audio

You can use the HDMI2/DVI jack on your TV to
connect a DVI device to your TV. You need to attach
an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI
cable that connects to the DVI device.
Cautions
•
•
•

Coaxial
video/audio

•

Good

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Check the jacks for position and type before
making any connections.
Loose connections can result in image or color
problems. Make sure that all connections are
tight and secure.
The external audio/video equipment shown
may be different from your equipment. If you
have questions, refer to the documentation that
came with your equipment.
Always unplug the power cord when
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Connecting power

Connecting a cable or satellite box

To connect the power:
• Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet.

Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than
one connection type. To get the best video, you
should use the best connection type available. For
more information, see “What connection should I
use?” on page 9.
Using HDMI (best)
To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged, and all connected equipment is
turned off.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall
jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite
box.
3 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of
the HDMI jacks on the side or back of your TV
and to the HDMI OUT jack on the cable or
satellite box.

Cautions
•

Side of TV

HDMI cable

•

Your TV should only be operated from the
power source indicated on the label.
Always unplug the AC power cord from the
power outlet when you will not be using your
TV for an extended period of time.

Cable or satellite box

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or
satellite box.
5 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 20.
Note
An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do
not need to use any audio cables.

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Using component video (better)

Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound
connection)
Note
You must use the HDMI2/DVI jack to connect a cable
or satellite box using DVI. If you use another HDMI
jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged, and all connected equipment is
turned off.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall
jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite
box.
3 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not provided) to
one end of an HDMI cable (not provided), then
connect the adapter to the DVI OUT jack on the
cable or satellite box.
4 Connect the other end of the cable to the
HDMI2/DVI jack on the back of your TV.

To connect a cable or satellite box using
component video:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged, and all connected equipment is
turned off.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall
jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite
box.
3 Connect a component video cable (not
provided) to the COMPONENT IN Y, PB, and PR
video jacks on the side of your TV and the
component video out jacks on the cable or
satellite box.
Cables are often
color-coded to match
color-coded jacks.

Side of TV

HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter

Audio cable

PC IN

Cable or satellite box

Component video cable

Back of TV

4 Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the
COMPONENT IN L/R audio jacks on the side of
your TV and to the audio out jacks on the cable
or satellite TV box.

3.5mm audio cable
Cable or satellite box

5 Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to
the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your
TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or
satellite box.
Note
When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI
AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is analog.

6 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or
satellite box.
7 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 20.

Note
When you connect the audio using the
COMPONENT IN L/R audio jacks, the audio output is
analog.

5 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or
satellite box.
6 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 20.

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Using composite video (good)

Using coaxial (good)

To connect a cable or satellite box using
composite video:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged, and all connected equipment is
turned off.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall
jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite
box.
3 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the
AV IN VIDEO jack and AV IN L /R audio jacks on
the side of your TV and to the composite video
and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged, and all connected equipment is
turned off.
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall
jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite
box.
3 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the
ANT/CABLE jack on the side of your TV and to
the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.
Side of TV

Note

Coaxial cable
When you connect the audio using the AV IN L/R
audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Cables are often color-coded
to match color-coded jacks.

Side of TV

Cable or satellite box

AV cable

Cable or satellite box

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or
satellite box.
5 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 20.
Notes

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or
satellite box.
5 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 20.

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•
•

Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and
noise from radio waves.
Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power
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Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)
To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box):
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged, and all connected equipment is
turned off.
2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the
ANT/CABLE jack on the side of your TV and to
the antenna or cable TV wall jack.
Antenna or
cable TV (no box)

Side of TV

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player
Using HDMI (best)
To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is
turned off.
2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of
the HDMI jacks on the side or back of your TV
and to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or
Blu-ray player.
Side of TV

Coaxial cable

DVD or Blu-ray player

HDMI cable

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV.
4 Go through the Setup Wizard on page 20.
Notes
•
•
•
•

•

•

•

Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and
noise from radio waves.
Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power
cord or other cables.
If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact
qualified service personnel to correct the
problem.
If the signal level for a channel is weak, the
picture may be distorted. Adjust the antenna or
use a highly directional outdoor or set-top
antenna with a built-in amplifier.
If the picture quality is good on some channels
and poor on others, the problem may be caused
by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster
or cable TV provider.
If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a
set-top box and experience poor picture quality,
you may need to install a set-top box to improve
signal reception and picture quality. Contact
your cable or satellite TV provider about
upgrading to a set-top box.
Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale
standard-definition (SD) content. The picture
displayed on your TV is still displayed as SD, thus
the picture quality will not be as clear or crisp as
it would be if the content was originally
recorded in HD.

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV.
4 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to
the correct output mode. For more information,
see the documentation that came with the
player.
5 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
6 Press S or T to highlight HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or
HDMI 3, then press ENTER.
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You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the
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Using component video (better)

Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound
connection)
Note
You must use the HDMI2/DVI jack to connect a DVD
or Blu-ray player using DVI. If you use another HDMI
jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers.

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is
turned off.
2 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not provided) to
one end of an HDMI cable (not provided), then
connect the adapter to the DVI OUT jack on the
DVD or Blu-ray player.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the
HDMI2/DVI jack on the back of your TV.

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using
component video:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is
turned off.
2 Connect a component video cable (not
provided) to the COMPONENT IN Y, PB, and PR
jacks on the side of your TV and to the
COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component
video device.
Cables are often color-coded
to match color-coded jacks.

Side of TV

HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter

Audio cable
DVD or Blu-ray player

Component video cable

PC IN

Back of TV
DVD or Blu-ray player
3.5mm audio cable

4 Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to
the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your
TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD or
Blu-ray player.
5 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV.
6 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to
the correct output mode. For more information,
see the documentation that came with the
player.
7 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
8 Press S or T to select HDMI 2, then press
ENTER.
Note
You can also press HDMI one or more times to select
the DVD or Blu-ray player.

3 Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the
COMPONENT IN L/R audio jacks on the side of
your TV and to the L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on the
DVD or Blu-ray player.
Notes
•

When you connect the audio using the
COMPONENT IN L/R audio jacks, the audio
output is analog.

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV.
5 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to
the correct output mode. For more information,
see the documentation that came with the
player.
6 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
7 Press S or T to select Component, then press
ENTER.
Note
You can also press VIDEO to select the DVD or Blu-ray
player.

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Connecting a VCR

Using composite video (good)
To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using
composite video:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is
turned off.
2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the
AV IN VIDEO jack and AV IN L/R audio jacks on
the side of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on
the DVD or Blu-ray player.

To connect a VCR:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the VCR is turned off.
2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the
AV IN VIDEO jack and AV IN L/R audio jacks on
the side of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on
the VCR.
Note
When you connect the audio using the AV IN L/R
audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Note
When you connect the audio using the AV IN L /R
audio jacks, the audio output is analog.
Cables are often color-coded to match
color-coded jacks.

Cables are often color-coded to
match color-coded jacks.

Side of TV

Side of TV

VCR

AV cable

AV cable
DVD or Blu-ray player

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV.
4 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to
the correct output mode. For more information,
see the documentation that came with the
player.
5 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
6 Press S or T to select AV, then press ENTER.

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV and the VCR.
4 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
5 Press S or T to select AV, then press ENTER.
Note
You can also press VIDEO to select the VCR.

6 Insert a videotape in the VCR, then press PLAY
on the VCR.

Notes
You can also press VIDEO to select the DVD or Blu-ray
player.

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Connecting a camcorder or game console

Connecting a computer
Using VGA

Note
If your camcorder or game console has an HDMI
connection, we recommend that you use the HDMI
connection to get the best quality possible.

To connect a camcorder or game console:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the camcorder or game console
is turned off.
2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the
AV IN VIDEO jack and AV IN L /R audio jacks on
the side of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on
the camcorder or game console.

To connect a computer using VGA:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2 Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the VGA
jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack
on the computer.

Note
When you connect the audio using the AV IN L/R
audio jacks, the audio output is analog.
Cables are often color-coded to
match color-coded jacks.

Side of TV
PC IN

Back of TV
Audio cable with
stereo mini plug

VGA cable

Camcorder or
game console

3 Connect an audio cable with a stereo mini plug
(not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on
the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack
on the computer.
4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV and the computer.
5 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
6 Press S or T to select VGA, then press ENTER.
7 Adjust the display properties on the computer,
if necessary.

AV cable

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV.
4 Turn on the camcorder or game console, then
set it to the correct output mode. For more
information, see the documentation that came
with the camcorder or game console.
5 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
6 Press S or T to select AV, then press ENTER.
Notes
You can also press VIDEO to select the camcorder or
game console.

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Connecting a USB flash drive

Using HDMI
To connect a computer using HDMI:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the computer is turned off.
2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of
the HDMI jacks on the side or back of your TV
and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.

To connect a USB flash drive:
1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the
side of your TV.
Side of TV

Side of TV
HDMI cable

USB flash
drive

Caution

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,
then turn on your TV and the computer.
4 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
5 Press S or T to highlight HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or
HDMI 3, then press ENTER.

Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV
while using the USB flash drive. You may lose data or
damage the USB flash drive.

2 Turn on your TV.
3 Press INPUT to open the Input source list.
4 Press S or T to select USB, then press ENTER.
Note

Note
You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the
computer.

6 Adjust the display properties on the computer,
if necessary.

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The Photos viewer only supports JPEG format
images (with “.jpg” file extensions) and not all JPEG
files are compatible with your TV.
For more information, see “Using a USB flash drive”
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Connecting headphones

Connecting a basic home theater system

The TV speakers are muted when headphones are
attached.

Note
When you connect a home theater using digital
audio, audio plays through both the home theater
speakers and the TV speakers. If you do not want
audio to play through the TV speakers, set the TV
Speakers setting on the Audio menu to Off. For more
information, see “Adjusting sound settings” on
page 27.

Warning
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using
headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your
headphones that still lets you hear the sound.

To connect headphones:
• Connect the headphones to the
/AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV.
Side of TV

Using digital audio
To connect a basic home theater system using
digital audio:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the home theater system is
turned off.
2 Connect a digital coaxial audio cable (not
provided) to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack on the
back of your TV and to the coaxial AUDIO IN
jack on the digital home theater system.

Digital coaxial audio cable

Home theater system

PC IN

Back of TV

Note
You can also connect an amplifier, home theater
system, or sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack. If
you want to connect an amplifier, home theater
system, or sound bar, you need to disconnect the
headphones.

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Connecting a home theater system with
multiple devices

Using analog audio
Note
When you connect a home theater using analog
audio, audio plays through both the home theater
speakers and the TV speakers. If you do not want
audio to play through the TV speakers, set the TV
Speakers setting on the Audio menu to Off. For more
information, see “Adjusting sound settings” on
page 27.

To connect a home theater system using analog
audio:
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is
unplugged and the home theater system is
turned off.
2 Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to
the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV
and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog home
theater system.

Cable/satellite box

Blu-ray player/DVD player/VCR

AV receiver

Camcorder/game console

Side of TV
Home theater system
USB flash drive
Antenna or cable
TV connected
directly to the
wall jack
Computer

The connections you make depend on the video
and audio jacks available on your devices. Refer to
the documentation that came with your devices for
connection information.
Just remember to use the best connection types
available for the best picture and sound. For
information about connection types, see “What
connection should I use?” on page 9.

3.5mm audio cable

Note
You can connect headphones, an amplifier, a home
theater system, or a sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT
jack. If you want to use headphones, you need to
disconnect the amplifier, home theater system, or
sound bar.

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Using the remote control
Installing remote control batteries
To install remote control batteries:
1 Press the release button on the back of the
remote to remove the battery compartment
cover.

Turning on your TV for the
first time
The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard
opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through
setting up basic settings including the menu
language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal
source, and the channel list.
To set up your TV:
1 Make sure that you have:
• Installed the remote control batteries. (See
page 20 for details.)
• Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite
TV. (See page 10 through 13 for details.)
• Connected the power cord. (See page 10 for
details.)
2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Choose
Your Menu Language screen opens.

oror
Choose