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User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
• Connecting .............. page 5
• Remote Control ...... page 10
• KidPass ..................... page 23
• Favorite Channel .... page 32
• Troubleshooting ..... page 38
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Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation CAUTION between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK use only identical replacement parts. DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage“ inside This symbol indicates important instru
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Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; 1. Read these instructions. B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; 2. Keep these instructions. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; 3. Heed all warnings. D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a 4. Follow all instructions. marked change in performance; 5. Do not use this apparatus near w
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................4 Protect Against Power Surges ....................................................................................4 Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................4 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .............................................4 Use Indirec
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu ....................................................................................................................25 Picture Menu ...................................................................................................................27 Setup Menu .....................................................................................................................28 Parental Control Menu .............................
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or device before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Using a surge protector can help prevent damage to your TV from electrical power surges. In case of lightning, unplug your TV. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions pac
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Connections & Setup ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Get the Picture VIDEO IN VIDEO The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back ANTENNA/CABLE panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the AUDIO S-VIDEO ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT. The graphic to the left shows these inputs. Note: You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear, both when you first tur
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Connections & Setup Receiving Analog Channels What You Need • Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable. Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT Coaxial cable to receive analog channels. OR or • Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable from the source outlet Indoor or Outdoor into the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive cable channels. Antenna What You Need to Know • Visit www.antennaweb.or
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Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV, depending on the devices you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Connections will vary according to the types of outputs jacks the devices you want to connect can accommodate. S-Video Connection ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT Go to page 5 for instructions on AUDIO 3 S-VIDEO getting a signal. Back of TV OUTPUT 2 INPUT VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO
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Connections & Setup Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device that has an S-Video jack, such as a DVD player. S-Video provides a clearer picture than the Video jack. Refer to the illustration which S-Video cable uses S-Video and audio cables. Using the example of a DVD player: 1. Connect your cable and/or antenna as described on page 5. 2. Connect your S-Video cables. S-Video cables fit into a special shaped jack which is labeled S-Video. Connect the S-Video Aud
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Connections & Setup Using the Side Jacks ����� ������������� Go to page 5 for Side of TV instructions on getting a signal. 2 3 OUTPUT INPUT ����� ����� ������� � � ������ � � ����� � � ����� ����� ������� ���� Video Game Console Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this example, a video game console, is connected to the TV’s video and audio jacks located on the side of the TV. To view the video game console: 1. Turn on the TV and the video game console. 2. Use the INP
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Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly to the diagram inside the battery compartment. • Replace the cover. How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup
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� Connections & Setup SETUP Complete the Initial Setup Go Back AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH is the first menu you should see when you turn on Auto Ch. Search < > ... List & Labels ... the TV. (It is located from this path Main Menu/Setup/Auto Ch Search). It allows Closed Caption ... the TV to search for all channels viewable through your digital and analog Favorite CH ... connections. This is sometimes called auto programming. Language English... Auto. format 4:3 1. From the Auto Channel Search menu
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Connections & Setup Tuning to a Channel (continued) Some channels might have been found during the channel search that are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these so they don’t appear as you change channels. To do this go to Main Menu/Setup Menu/List & Labels. Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might want to do it later. Go to page 29 for details on editing your channel list. What to Expect Watching TV • Remember: If you ha
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Connections & Setup Remote Buttons ANTENNA Tunes to digital and/or analog channel sources. Refer to page 5 for a full description. Arrow buttons ( , ,) Use to highlight different items in the TV menu. ( /ZOOM-, /ZOOM+) Adjusts the menu controls. During normal TV viewing, changes the screen format (aspect ratio). The zoom status appears momentarily. Refer to page 33 for more information about different formats. (0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers (refer to the previous page), time sett
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Connections & Setup Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available Video Input Channels to view components you have connected to the TV. 1. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON. 2. Press INPUT to tune to an available Video Input Channel and view the component. 3. To return to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT. 14 Chapter 1
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Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several combinations available to connect devices to your TV. ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial (RF) cable to receive digital DIGITAL INPUT programming through your cable provider. Receive off-air digital programming via an VIDEO IN ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT antenna. Refer to page 5 for more details. VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA
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Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV You can use the buttons and jacks on the front of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. FRONT (INPUT) These jacks are located on the side of the TV. Lets you connect devices which have composite outputs such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, VIDEO L AUDIO R cable boxes, video game consoles and camcorders. • VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow. • AUDIO-L Provides left audio connection
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Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features SAP KidPass: 08:30 CC Channel Banner STEREO Skip: 0:30 07:18am 11 CNN X There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the INFO Channel Banner menu for an button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following analog signal. list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen. SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. Refer to page 25 for more info
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Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the USA V-CHIP menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password. By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn on V-Chip, refer to Activate Parental Control below. How V-Chip Wo
