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What happens if I don't have an HDTV but use an HD receiver?

You will see an on-screen display prompting you to change cabling to an HDMI cable. If you have a non-HD television, your TV will not have an HDMI input. In this case, you'll need to revert to the Standard Definition On-Screen guide. To do this, simply press and hold the EXIT button on your remote for 3 seconds. This will automatically set the receiver's settings for SD and you will see the standard definition On-Screen guide.

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