Features
•Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM)
eliminates the need for a separate digital converter
set-top box (in most cases).
•1080p output resolution.
•Four HDMI
®
digital, High-Definition Multimedia
Interfaces with 1080p input support (- p. 17).
•HDMI capabilities
ARC (Audio Return Channel) enables the audio
signal of the TV to be sent to an AV amplifier via an
HDMI cable.
HDMI INSTAPORT
™
technology reduces lag time
when switching HDMI sources.
RGB Range adjusts RGB full range signal
automatically.
•HDMI
®
CEC Control allows control of external
devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection (-
p. 46).
®
•ColorStream
HD high-resolution component video
input.
•Digital Audio Out optical audio connection with
Dolby
®
Digital optical output format (- p. 60).
•PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal (- p. 22).
•IR IN/OUT IR OUT is for controlling infrared remote-
controlled devices through the TV. IR IN is for
connecting to IR OUT on other devices (- p. 19).
•Built-in WLAN Allows the television to access your
home wireless network without an external Dual
Band WLAN Adapter.
®
•Yahoo!
TV Widgets are Internet applications
designed to run on your TV (- p. 69).
•ColorMaster
™
lets you adjust the TV's standard colors
(- p. 58).
™
•ClearScan 240
provides picture clarity for fast
motion video using new Backlight Scanning
technology (-p. 57).
•AutoView
®
lets you automatically adjust picture
settings based on ambient light conditions and input
signal content (- p. 55).
•Dynamic Volume (Audyssey Dynamic Volume®)
eliminates inconsistent TV volume when changing
channels or viewing commercials (- p. 60).
•Media Player lets you view photo files and play music
or movie files (- p. 71).
•3D capability Take movie and photo watching to a
whole new dimension, and let yourself be blown
away with the depth and detail of 3D before your very
own eyes.
•
ENERGY STAR
®
Note: Model 42TL515U is not ENERGY STAR
12
Chapter 1: Introduction
qualified
®
qualified.
Overview of installation, setup,
and use
Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its
many exciting features.
1
To choose a location for the TV:
•
Read "Important notes about your LCD TV"
(- p. 8).
Place the TV in an appropriate location (- p. 2–6).
•
2
Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you
have connected all cables and devices to your TV.
3
BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV,
learn the functions of the TV's connections and
controls (- p. 13).
4
Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV
(- p. 15–23).
5
See "Chapter 3: Using the remote control" (- p. 24)
for an overview of the buttons on the remote
control, installing the batteries, and preparing to
operate your other device(s).
6
AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in
the power cords for your TV and other devices.
When you turn on the TV, the Initial Setup menu
appears.
7
See "Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu" for a quick
overview of navigating the TV's menu system
(- p. 26).
8
Program channels into the TV's channel memory
(- p. 30).
9
See Chapters 6, 7 and 8, for details on using the TV's
features.
10
For help, refer to "Chapter 9: Troubleshooting" (-
p. 77).
11
See "Chapter 10: Appendix", for technical
specifications and warranty information (- p. 81).