HP LT3700 - Manual (Page 22)

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HP HDTV User’s Guide
Connecting the cable TV or air
broadcast antenna
Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a
ground antenna or cable TV input source to the TV. Use
shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF)
interference.
Optional equipment, cable TV service, and all cables
are sold separately.
1
Connect a coaxial cable to the input source.
2
Connect the input source coaxial cable to the
ANT/Cable In connector on the rear of the TV.
3
Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
4
Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off”
on page 19.
5 Select the input source to view, as well as the
Picture Mode, Aspect, and other options; see
“Operating the TV” on page 21.
Connecting cable or satellite
with a set-top box
Connecting your TV directly to the audio and video
output of your set-top box ensures a more vivid picture
and enhances your viewing enjoyment. See “Choosing
the AV connection to use” on page 10 for connector
and cable information.
Optional equipment and all cables are sold separately.
You can connect a digital TV set-top box (air or cable),
and other AV equipment, by using a connector set from
one of the following inputs:
■
Digital High Definition Input: Connect an
HDMI cable from the digital, high-definition cable
or satellite set-top box to any of the HDMI
connectors.
Or
Connect a DVI-D cable and DVI-to-HDMI converter
from the digital, high-definition cable or satellite
set-top box with a DVI connector to HDMI 1, and
left-right audio cables to HDMI Audio In L and R.
HDMI supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and
1080p input formats. The TV automatically
determines what has been connected. Some
set-top boxes must be set for a specific output
resolution. The HDMI connectors are:
■
HDMI 1 with HDMI Audio In L and R
■
HDMI 2
■
HDMI 3 (select models only)
■
Component High Definition Input: Connect
component video cables and left-right audio
cables from the high-definition cable or satellite
set-top box.
Component supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and
1080i input formats. The TV automatically
determines what has been connected. Some
set-top boxes must be set for a specific output
resolution.
The Component connectors are:
■
1: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R
■
2: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R
CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all
connected components before connecting
the antenna or cable.