HP LT4200 42 inch Professional LCD HDTV - Manual (Page 21)

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Setting Up the TV
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The procedures that follow describe how to connect
optional equipment for each type of AV connection,
including the audio connections when applicable.
Connecting the TV signal
sources
The following is an explanation of the types of
connections that are used for a coaxial cable.
If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable
with an F-type connector, screw it onto the ANT/Cable
In connector at the rear of the TV set.
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A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with
an F-type connector that can easily be attached to
a connector without tools (sold separately).
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A 300-ohm system is a flat, twin-lead cable that
can be attached to a 75-ohm connector through a
300/75-ohm adapter (sold separately).
A 75-ohm coaxial cable, round
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300-ohm twin-lead cable, flat
C F-type connector
Connect the input sources to the TV according to the
type of connection:
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Antenna or basic cable (TV cable or satellite)
without a separate set-top box: See “Connecting
the cable TV or air broadcast antenna” on
page 12.
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Cable or satellite with a separate set-top box: See
“Connecting cable or satellite with a set-top box”
on page 12.
WARNING: Before connecting the TV to any
other electronic device, unplug the TV and
electronic device AC power cords from the
AC power outlet.
An F-type connector should be finger-
tightened only. When connecting the
RF cable to the TV, do not use tools to
tighten the F-type connector, because this
may cause damage to the TV.
To connect an external sound system, see
“Connecting an external sound system” on
page 17.
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