HP PL4272N - Manual (Page 17)

Setting Up the
TV
Setting Up the TV 7
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Setting Up the TV
HP recommends professional installation from an authorized installer to ensure maximum enjoyment of your HP HDTV.
Be sure to read all the safety information and precautions before starting installation. See the following topics:
■ “Important Safeguards” on page iii
■ “Important Safety Instructions” on page v
■ “Important Information” on page viii
Selecting a Good Location
When selecting the location for your HP HDTV,
consider the following conditions:
■ Power cord length: Choose a location with easy
access to an AC power outlet.
■ Cable lengths and distances to attached units:
Check that cables can reach the TV.
■ Do not install the TV on an unstable cart or stand;
the unit may fall over and cause injury
■ Do not install the TV where it has a protruding
edge, such as on a small table where the display
overhangs the table surface
■ Do not hang the TV from the ceiling; the unit may
fall and cause injury
■ Avoid direct sunlight that may damage the display
or interfere with the operation of the remote
control.
■ Avoid areas of high humidity or damp conditions
that may cause fire or electrical shock.
■ Do not install TV near appliances, such as a
microwave, or near a heat source, such as a
fireplace or radiator.
■ Do not place the TV on a sloped or unstable
surface.
■ Provide a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm) of
ventilation clearance around the TV.
■ Wall-mounting: Your TV can be wall-mounted by
using an HP approved wall mounting kit (sold
separately):
Plasma TV Tilting Mount, Model EK416AA#ABA
Remove the TV stand; see “Attaching or removing
the stand” on page 8. Then, follow the installation
instructions provided with the wall mounting kit.
HP recommends professional installation if you
want to wall-mount your TV.
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To view high-definition programming, you
must have a high-definition signal source,
such as an off-the-air high-definition
antenna or cable HD signal, a cable or
satellite provider HD set-top box, or an
HD-DVD player, connected to the TV. All
sources except an HD antenna or a cable
HD signal must connect to one of the High
Definition Input connector sets on the rear
of the TV.