LG 22MN42B-PT Owner’s Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

LED TV

LG LED TV applies LCD screen with LED backlights.

Please read this manual carefully before operating the your TV
and retain it for future reference.

22MN42B

www.lg.com

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

4 ASSEMBLING AND

4 Unpacking

5 Parts and buttons

6 Lifting and moving the TV

6 Setting up the TV

6 - Attaching the Stand Base

6 - Detaching the Stand Base and Body

7 - Mounting on a table

12 - Mounting on a wall

14 REMOTE CONTROL

16 WATCHING TV

16 Connecting an antenna or cable

16 - Connecting an antenna or basic cable

16 - Connecting with a cable box

17 Accessing the TV for the first time

18 Watching TV

18 Managing programmes

18 - Automatically setting up programmes

18 - Manually setting up programmes

18 - Editing your programme list

19 - Selecting the programme list

19 - Favourite programme setup

20 Using additional options

20 - Adjusting aspect ratio

21 - Using the input list

21 - On-screen menu language

21 - Locking the buttons on the TV

PREPARING

24 - Customizing PC display options

24 Adjusting the sound

24 - Selecting an sound mode

24 - Customizing sound options

25 ENTERTAINMENT

25 Using integrated media features

25 - Connecting USB storage devices

26 - Browsing files

27 - Viewing Photos

28 - Listening to Music

30 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

30 Accessing main menus

31 Customizing settings

31 - SETUP settings

32 - PICTURE settings

34 - AUDIO settings

36 - TIME settings

37 - OPTION settings

38 - USB settings

39 MAKING CONNECTIONS

39 Connection overview

41 Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera, HD

receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming

device

41 - HDMI connection

41 - Composite connection

41 Connecting to a USB

22 CONNECTING TO A PC

22 RGB connection

23 Adjusting the screen

23 - Selecting an image mode

23 - Customizing image options

42 TELETEXT

42 Switch On/Off

42 Simple Text

42 - Page selection

42 - Programming a colour button in LIST

mode

43 Top Text

43 - Block / Group / Page Selection

43 - Direct Page Selection

43 Fastext

43 - Page selection

44 Special Teletext Function

45 MAINTENANCE

45 Screen and frame

45 Cabinet and stand

45 Power cord

46 TROUBLESHOOTING

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46 General

47 PC mode

49 SPECIFICATIONS

51 LICENSES

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DC-IN

HDMI

RGB IN (PC)

AV IN

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

L

R

USB 5 V

0.5 A

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Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local
dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product
and accessories.

Remote control and Batteries

Power Cord

AC-DC Adapter

External Battery

(see.p 8)(see.p 8)(see.p 8)

Stand base

D-SUB Cable

CD(Owner's Manual) / Card

CAUTION

Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span.

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Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty.

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NOTE

The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

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Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade

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of product functions.

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Parts and buttons

DC-IN

HDMI

USB 5 V

RGB IN (PC)

0.5 A

AV IN

VIDEO

(MONO)

L

AUDIO

R

(Power Button)

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Remote Control
Sensor

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Standby Light

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Connection panel (see.p 39)

» Lighting On: Turned off
» Lighting Off: Turned on

button Description

MODE " "

Selects the mode.(Programme ☞ Volume ☞ INPUT)

Programme Scrolls through the saved programmes.

Volume Adjust the volume level.

INPUT Changes the input source.

,

Adjusts the mode button level.

NOTE

You can set the Standby Light to on or off by selecting OPTION in the main menus.

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Local keys work on Power, Programme, Volume and Input only.

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Lifting and moving the TV

When moving or lifting the TV, read the following to
prevent the TV from being scratched or damaged
and for save transportation regardless of its type
and size.

CAUTION

Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this
may result in damage to the screen or some
of the pixels used to create images.

It is recommended to move the TV in the

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box or packing material that the TV originally
came in.
Before moving or lifting the TV, disconnect

y

the power cord and all cables.
Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame

y

firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent
part, speaker, or speaker grill area.

Setting up the TV

Attaching the Stand Base

Place the TV with the screen side down on a

1

flat and cushioned surface.

CAUTION

Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth
on the surface to protect the screen from
damage.

Insert the Stand Base into the product.

2

When holding the TV, the screen should face

y

away from you to prevent the screen from
scratches.

When transporting the TV, do not expose the

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TV to jolts or excessive vibration.
When transporting the TV, keep the TV

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upright, never turn the TV on its side, or tilt
towards the left or right.

Detaching the Stand Base and Body

Place the TV with the screen side down on a

1

flat and cushioned surface.

Lift up the latch at the bottom of the Stand

2

Base and detach the Stand Base from the TV.

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CAUTION

Do not carry the monitor upside-down

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as this may cause it to fall off its stand,
resulting in damage or injury.

The illustration shows a general example

y

of installation and may look different from
the actual product.

Mounting on a table

Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a

1

table.

Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall
for proper ventilation.

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

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WARNING

It's a head fixed model

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and prohibited from
adjusting the angle.
If you try to adjust the

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angle forcibly, It can be
damaged.

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(1) AC-DC Adapter with Battery Mode

Battery Connection Method.

Connect AC-DC Adapter output Cable to

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Battery input Jack and connect Battery
Output Cable to Monitor System Power input
Jack.
During Charging, indicator LED turn on with

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Orange color.
The required charging time is about 5hr at

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room temperature.
After Charging done, indicator LED turn on

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with Green color to show it full charged state.

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(3) Battery Only Mode

Before first-using with “Battery only mode”, it

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is recommend to connect AC-DC adapter to
charge the battery.
Disconnect AC-DC Adapter output Cable

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from Battery input Jack and connect Battery
Output Cable to Monitor System Power input
Jack.
During discharging, indicator LED turn on

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with Orange color.
The using time is about 1hr at room

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temperature from full charged state.
If the system go into Power saving mode, the

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indicator LED turn off.

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2

(2) AC-DC Adapter Only Mode

Connect AC-DC Adapter output Cable to

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Monitor System Power input Jack directly.

2

CAUTION

Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG
Electronics Inc

Uncertified batteries may explode.

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Ensure the power is off before changing the

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1

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battery pack.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

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replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive

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heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

TM

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WARNING

The battery may explode due to excessive heat,
causing fire. For a safe and efficient use of
battery, follow the below directions.

Do not short-circuit the battery.

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Keep the battery out of reach of children.

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A visible swelling of the battery pack

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indicates a possible danger. When this
occurs, contact your local vendor or service
centre immediately.
Use only a certified and designated

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recharger.
Keep the battery pack away from heat.

y

(Never put it in a microwave.)
Do not leave inside a car under the summer

y

heat.
Do not leave or use at a hot and humid place

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like a sauna.
Do not use the machine placed on a heating

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blanket or other heat reserving materials.

Do not leave the machine turned on inside a

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closed space.

Make sure that the power ports are not

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touched by any metallic objects like a key,
coin, necklace, and watch.

Use only a lithium secondary battery

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certified and guaranteed by mobile device
manufactures.

Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Do

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not compress or pierce the battery.

Do not apply shock to the battery. For

y

example, do not drop the battery from a high
place.

Maintain the room temperature between

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32.00 oF and 140.00 oF. Do not expose the
LCD TV to temperature that exceed more
than 140.00 oF.

Keep the machine dry.

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When you are not using the battery, remove

y

it from the LCD TV. When you haven't used
the battery for a long time, discharge and
recharge it a few times before using it.

Do not discard the battery arbitrarily as you

y

are requested to follow the local procedure
for discarding the battery.

Before using this machine, read this guide

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carefully.

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In the battery mode

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Enter the Battery mode

1

50

When power supply is unavailable, power is
supplied from the battery automatically.

The battery icon disappears after 5 seconds.

1

It reappears when the battery level changes.

2

The brightness of the screen is adjusted.

The volume is limited to 50.

3

2

Battery is discharged.

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TV will turn off.

3

NOTE

In battery mode, the Picture Mode is disabled.

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Using the Kensington security system Battery using time information

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Status Time and Display

Charging

Standard Usage
Hours

Battery Level
Indicator

1

1

2

About 5 hours (at Room Temperature)
About 1 hour (at Room Temperature)

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

The battery is automatically recharged when it

is connected to AC-DC Adapter.

The battery level can be checked in battery

2

mode.

It shows that 1-3 minutes are left. (Actual time

3

may vary.)

NOTE

Charge the battery fully when you first use

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the TV.
Standard usage hours given in the manual

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is based on measurements taken by LG; the
actual time may vary depending on usage.
Battery usage time may vary depending

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on broadcast type, operating temperature,
period of use and user preferences.
As the battery is consumable, its lifetime

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gradually decreases. When the battery’s
life is reduced by half, replace it with a new
battery from an LG Electronics customer
center.
The battery charging can be stopped if the

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battery inside temperature is out of range of
0~45°C. The battery inside temperature can
be different with atmosphere temperature.

The Kensington security system connector is
located at the back of the TV. For more information
of installation and using, refer to the manual
supplied with the Kensington security system or
visit

http://www.kensington.com

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.

Connect the Kensington security system cable
between the TV and a table.

NOTE

The Kensington security system is optional.
You can obtain additional accessories from
most electronics stores.

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Mounting on a wall

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For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10
cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed
installation instructions are available from your
dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket
Installation and Setup Guide.

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Please use VESA standard as below.

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784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under

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* Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm

* Screw : Φ 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x
Length 10 mm

787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above

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* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad

and screws.

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

If you intend to mount the TV to a wall, attach Wall
mounting interface (optional parts) to the back of
the set.
When you install the TV using the wall mounting
interface (optional parts), attach it carefully so it
will not drop.

Model

VESA (A x B) 75 x 75
Standard screw M4
Number of screws 4
Wall mount bracket

(optional)

VESA (A x B)

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B

22MN42B

RW120

A

Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface

1

in accordance with VESA Standards.

If you use screw longer than standard, the TV

2

might be damaged internally.

If you use incorrect screw, the product might be

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damaged and drop from mounted position. In
this case, LG Electronics is not responsible for
it.

VESA compatible only with respect to screw

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mounting interface dimensions and mounting
screw specifications.

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CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord first, and then

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move or install the TV. Otherwise electric
shock may occur.
If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted

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wall, it may fall and result in severe
injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount
and contact the local dealer or qualified
personnel.
Do not over tighten the screws as this may

y

cause damage to the TV and void your
warranty.
Use the screws and wall mounts that

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meet the VESA standard. Any damages
or injuries by misuse or using an improper
accessory are not covered by the warranty.

NOTE

Use the screws that are listed on the VESA

y

standard screw specifications.
The wall mount kit includes an installation

y

manual and necessary parts.
The wall mount bracket is optional. You can

y

obtain additional accessories from your local
dealer.
The length of screws may differ depending

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on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper
length.
For more information, refer to the

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instructions supplied with the wall mount.

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REMOTE CONTROL

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REMOTE CONTROL

The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control.
Please read this manual carefully and use the TV correctly.
To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching

To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.

Make sure to point the remote control to the remote control sensor on the TV.

and ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.

CAUTION

Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may
damage the remote control.

(POWER)

Turns the TV on or off.

POWER

TV/PC

MUTE PSM

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

LIST Q.VIEW

PR

VOL VOL

PR

MENU EXIT

HOLD

SIZE MIX TIME

REVEAL

INDEX

0

OK

SSM I/II

ARC/MARK

MODE

USB VOL -USB VOL +

INPUT

TEXT

UPDATE

TV/PC

Selects TV or PC mode.

MUTE

Mutes all sounds.

PSM

Recalls your preferred picture

setting.

LIST (see.p 19)

Displays the programme

table.

TV/PC

MUTE PSM

POWER

SSM I/II

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

LIST Q.VIEW

PR

INPUT

INPUT (see.p 21)

Selects the input mode.

I/II (see.p 35)

Selects the sound output.

SSM

Recalls your preferred sound
setting.

Number buttons

Enters numbers.

Q.VIEW

Returns to the previously
viewed programme.

INPUT

POWER

TV/PC

MUTE PSM

SSM I/II

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

Q
MENU

XIT

D

K

US

OK

PR

PR

OL

VOL

S
MIX

TIME

TEXT

Navigation buttons

Scrolls through menus or

Adjusts the volume level.

Clears all on-screen displays

and returns to TV viewing

from any menu.

MENU (see.p 30)

Accesses the main menus

or saves your input and exit

Coloured buttons

These buttons are used for

teletext (on TELETEXT

models only) , Programme edit.

USB Menu control buttons

USB menu(Music List).

options.

VOL

EXIT

menus.

LIST Q.VIEW

PR

VOL VOL

OK

PR

MENU EXIT

HOLD

REVEAL

ARC/MARK

SIZE MIX TIME

INDEX

MODE

USB VOL -USB VOL +

TEXT

UPDATE

REMOTE CONTROL

MUTE PSM

HOLD

HOL

REVEAL

REVEAL

POWER

TV/PC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

LIST Q.VIEW

PR

OK

VOL VOL

V

PR

MENU EXIT

ARC/MARK

E

ARC/MAR

SIZE MIX TIME

IZE

INDEX

MODE

INDEX

MODE

USB VOL -USB VOL +

SSM I/II

B VOL USB VOL

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INPUT

TEXT

UPDATE

UPDATE

Programme

Selects a programme.

OK

Selects menus or options and
confirms your input.

ARC(see.p 20)

Selects your desired picture
format.

MARK

Check and un-check files in
the USB menu.

Teletext buttons (see.p 42)

These buttons are used for
teletext. For further details,
see the ‘Teletext’ section.

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USB VOL(Only USB Mode)

Adjusts the USB volume
level.

NOTE

If you lose Remote Control then you need to purchase replacement unit as only the POWER/

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CHANNEL/VOLUME and INPUT keys operate on Front TV Panel.

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WATCHING TV

Connecting an antenna or cable

Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch
TV referring to the following. The illustrations may
differ from the actual accessories and an RF cable
is optional.

Connecting an antenna or basic cable

Connect the TV to a wall antenna socket with an
RF cable (75 ohm).

Connecting with a cable box

Connect the TV to a cable box and the cable box
to a wall antenna socket with 2 RF cables (75
ohm).

Not Provided

(

)

Not Provided

(

Use a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs.

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If the image quality is poor, install a signal

y

amplifier properly to improve the image
quality.
If the image quality is poor with an antenna

y

connected, aim the antenna to the proper
direction.
Visit

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information about the antenna and cable
connection.

)

NOTE

http://AntennaWeb.org

for more

CAUTION

Make sure not to bend the copper wire of

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the RF cable.

Copper wire

Complete all connections instructions

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between devices, and then connect the
power cord to the power outlet to prevent
damages to your TV.