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TX-S2783
COLOR TELEVISION
Owner’s
Instructions
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), shoul
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 3 A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby Digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 4 How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal computer (PC) tuner cards and computer monitors. Integrated TVs versus
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 5 Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF (channels 14-69) to see if you need a different antenna. If your DTV channels are on UHF
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV ................................8 List of Features ..........................................................................................8 Checking Accessories ................................................................................8 Familiarizing Yourself with the TV.............................................................9 Control Buttons..................................................................
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 7 CONTENTS Chapter 3: Operation....................................36 Sound Control.........................................................................................36 Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................36 Using the MUTE Button ...............................................................36 Using Automatic Sound Settings...................................................37 Customizing the Soun
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV is designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels •A special filter to reduce or elimi
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with the TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ SOURCE ˆ Remote Control Sensor Press to change between viewing TV programs Aim the remote control towards this spot on the and signals from other components. TV. ´ MENU Ø Stand-By Indicator Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's Lights up when yo
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Side) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 18.) • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Œ S-VIDEO Input Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO Input Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game. ˇ AUDIO (L/R) Input Connect audio signals fro
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 11 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 13~20. • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Œ Audio-Video Output jacks ˆ UPGRADE PORT (USB) Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a For service only. recording VCR. Ø Digital Audio Output jack ´ Vide
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 12 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. • This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. Œ POWER Æ INFO Turns the TV on and off. Press to display information on the TV screen. (Refer to page 25) ´ Number buttons Press to select channels directly ı PRE-CH on the TV. T
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION Chapter Two INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on page 14. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on page 14. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the “ANT 1 IN (AIR)” terminal on the rear panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adapter (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug th
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 15 INSTALLATION Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 2 IN (CABLE)” terminal on the rear panel. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels œ This terminal might be labelled 1 “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or Find the cable that is simply, “OUT”. connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. Cable Box 2 Connect the other end of th
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) œ This terminal might be labelled 1 “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, Find and disconnect the “IN”. cable that is connected to the ANTEN
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 17 INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an air or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 13~16). • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. 1 TV Rear Panel Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT 1 IN (AIR)” (or “ANT 2 IN (CABLE)”) terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 18 INSTALLATION Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 1 TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV OUT (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or rear of the VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the “AV OUT (VIDEO)” jack on the
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 19 INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Connecting to Y, PB, PR 1 TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. 2 Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN (Y, PB, PR)” jacks on the TV and the VID
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AA68_03783A_00Eng 3/17/06 4:32 PM Page 20 INSTALLATION Connecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today. A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your audio system owner’s manual. 1 TV Rear Panel If your audio system has a optical digital audio input, connect to the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)” jack on the TV. 1 Optical Cable 1 Audio System • OPTICAL: Converts the electric signal into an optical
