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3 Introduction Digital Signal and Sound The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals aselectronic waves. These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home. Additionally, the analog waves aresusceptible to i...

4 Introduction FireWire® with Two-Way DTVLink® Control your DTVLink components via your HDTV! Just link them together via the 2-way DTVLink jacks and you cannetwork your compatible DTVLink digital components. The two-way jacks allow the audio and video signals to flow intoand out from DTVLink compon...

5 Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 8 Protec...

6 Table of Contents PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................................................................. 48Using the Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 50 Saving ...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Removing the Front Panel Piece • Accessing the Jack Panel • Explanation of Jacks and Cables • The Front of ...

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet orpower strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of thesignal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to theapprop...

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Removing the Front Panel Piece The front panel piece is removable to allow access to the jack panel, mirror adjustment screws, and lamp door. The mirroradjustment is discussed on page 59 and the lamp replacement is discussed on page 76. To remove the front panel ...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS • CENTER Provides center surround sound to an A/V receiver or audio amplifier. • R and L REAR Provides right and left rear surround sound. Note : To turn the TV’s internal speakers on and off, press MENU on the rem...

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input (excluding copy-protected programs and component video formats) while the TV is turned on.You must leave the TV on the same channel you are reco...

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 CableCARD™ HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio. CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT DTVLink DTVLink uses a connection and jack better known to some as IEEE- 1394 or FireWire®. It is a compressed digital video input/output offering anIEEE 1394-type connection that meets t...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Notes: The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout. The exact look may be different from the oneon the front of your TV. If you use the Front Button Block feature, the front panel nolonger provides access to the menus. The Front Button Blockfe...

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna toANTENNA INPUT. 2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect t...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna toANTENNA INPUT. 2. Connect your VCR to your TV. A. Connect ...

Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + DTVLink Components Two connection methods when connecting DTVLink® components are: component-to-component or hub. Thecomponent-to-component method is each component connected in a chain-like fashion, one to the other with the firstcomponent i...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data byway of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), ...

Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + CableCARD The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services, including premium andHDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company for availa...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality ofsound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each componentthat yo...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet Computer TV How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV’s ETHERNET Jack The illustration above provides you with a general connection to the TV’s ETHERNET jack so you can maximize yourHDTV’s browser to surf the Internet. You don’t nee...

Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 Tip To access the setup menus, press MENU andchoose Assisted Setup. Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the power cable into the power jack on the side of the TV. Go to page 10 forinstructions on removing the jack panel door. Then plug the other end of the power ...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 25 Tip The first Channel Search takes several minutes ifthe TV is searching for analog and digitalchannels and cable and antenna inputs arebeing searched. You may want to leave andcome back later. Cancel Setup 2 Closed Captioning Continue Setup 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu...

Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 27 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • The Learning Feature • Volume ...

28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen menus. Also moves the PIP window, see page 48 for more information. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings. ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna...

30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control You’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote for othercomponents. Programming the Remote to OperateOther Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, sate...

Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Control 4. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the component button stops flashing. At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, thecomponent you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell ...

32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Learning Feature Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to controlother components you have connected to the TV. Programming the remote control erases alllearned commands for that component mode. After you program...

Chapter 2 33 Using the Remote Control 1. Press and hold the component button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR, SAT/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX). The component button lights. 2. On the TV remote, press and hold the RECORD button. 3. Keep pressing both of the buttons...

34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver(A/V receiver) or amplifier, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume fora component that is connected to the aud...

Chapter 2 35 Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you findthe input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. 2. Once you find the input source you want, stop pressin...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 37 Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • Parental Controls • How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada • Auto Tuning Feature • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Ope...

Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayedout (dim), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 39 Ch 88 -888 WLPJ Cable Input 4:3 Normal 480i SD Listening to English in SRS MPAA - Not Rated 60 60 - 2 Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels. Digital channels can bemade up of primary channels and subch...

Using the TV’s Features 40 Chapter 3 Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use thebuttons on the front of the TV. The Parental Controls menu controls the software inside your TV (referred to as V...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 Editing Channels in the Channel Lists The Antenna and Cable Channel lists are only editable through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Parental Controls menu. You can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the checkmark in the checkbo...

Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 V-Chip Movie Rating 2 V-Chip TV Rating 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and contenttheme limit. The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen. The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 43 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing someof the ratings back to Viewable (V ). 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with astatus of...

Using the TV’s Features 44 Chapter 3 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of thecontent themes back to (V) Viewable : V-Chip Movie Rating 2 V-Chip TV Rating 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip Press O...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 45 Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Adults . Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewer...

Using the TV’s Features 46 Chapter 3 Canada V-Chip The English or French Canada V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls (TV) have previously been locked, you must e...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 47 Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’sfront buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. • Keep young children from ...

Using the TV’s Features 48 Chapter 3 Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the component buttons on theremote. Channel 2, 3 or 4 Cable Input Component i...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 49 Using the PIP Feature The PIP feature is only available for analog (NTSC) channels; PIP won’t work when tuned to adigital (ATSC) channel. Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital oranalog. A digital (ATSC) channel has a dash and second num...

Using the TV’s Features 50 Chapter 3 Using the Web Browser Important: To use the TV’s browser, you must have your TVconnected to the Internet (e.g., cable modem or DSL) and subscribe toan Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the mainmenu. The TV ...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 51 Controlling the Web Browser As stated previously, the remote control and front panel buttons support only basic browserfunctions. However, the keyboard makes browser navigation much easier and is the only way toenter a web address. Below is a table that shows whi...

Using the TV’s Features 52 Chapter 3 For the different subchannels, press CH+ or CH-. In addition, pressing the left arrow buttonallows instant replay and pressing the right arrow button skips ahead on an AVHDD. • To do a DTVLink timer recording, schedule it through the Record/Wake Timer menu (go to...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 53 Chapter 4 Using the TV’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Recordings Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu

54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Tips A shortcut method to access a menu item is topress the number button on the remote thatmatches the number next to the on-screenmenu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 2to go straight to the Audio menu. Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’reeve...

Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.To make adjustments: 1. Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a verticalslider. Press...

56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Reduction, GreenStretch, Edge Enhancement, Contrast Expand, and Advanced Settings. Each one is describe...

Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’s Menu System Advanced Settings 9 Contrast Expand 8 Edge Enhancement 7 Noise Reduction 5 Green Stretch 6 Color Warmth 4 Auto Color Auto Color 3 Picture Presets 2 Picture Settings 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Picture Quality Press or to point to an option, then press OK to select i...

58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Contrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from onescene to the next. The options are Off , Low , and High . Advanced Settings The Adv...

Chapter 4 59 Using the TV’s Menu System Mirror Adjustment Over time the small mirror inside the TV may shift slightly. You’ll notice the edges of the picture aren’t symmetrical or parallel, or one of the top corners istoo far in or out. Try adjusting the edges by using Trapezoid- Left and Right . If...

60 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Audio Connections 7 Balance 6 SAP 5 Audio Mode 4 Sound Logic Sound Logic 3 Audio Processor 2 Equalizer Presets 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Audio Press or to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press to return to the menu. Turning Sound Logic on will moni...

Chapter 4 61 Using the TV’s Menu System Audio Mode The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want to hear for ATSC or QAM (digital TV) programs. If the Audio Mode icon ( ) in thebanner lights, it means there is more than one audio mode available. The systemautomatically sets the...

Chapter 4 63 Using the TV’s Menu System Ethernet Setup 9 Special Features 8 Auto Tuning 6 DTVLink Setup 7 Video Input Setup 5 Signal Source 4 Software Upgrade 3 Channel Search 2 Antenna Info Signal Strength 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Connections Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to...

64 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TVchannels available through the Antenna and Cable Inputs. When the TV finds anactive channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stationsor chann...

Chapter 4 65 Using the TV’s Menu System Auto Tuning This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to yourTV. It lets you program a component button on the remote control (VCR, AUX,DVD, SAT/CAB, or AUDIO) so that pressing the button automatically turns onthe TV and turns the TV...

66 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV services when a CableCARD is inserted in the back of the TV and you havesubscribed to digital cable service. Go to page 20 for more information onusing your CableCARD. The CableCARD Tools info...

Chapter 4 67 Using the TV’s Menu System Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preferences. Features in the Preferences menu are: Closed Captioning, Screen Format, Time Menu, Color Scheme, Translucency, Menu Language,Power Indicator, a...

68 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System • CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s dialog. • CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning or text is often a secondary language translatio...

Chapter 4 69 Using the TV’s Menu System Turn TV On at: Turn TV Off at: Duration Tip: Use the timer to schedule a daily recording of a digitalchannel via DTVLink, or use it as a wake-up timer.Recording and Wake-up timers always function together. Channel Sub-Channel 1 Time of Day 3 Record/Wake Timer ...

70 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Menu Language 6 Power Indicator 7 Lamp Power 8 Translucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Time Menu 3 Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Press or to move the indicator to the desired translucency level for the on-screen menus. The transluce...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 71 Reference Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Lamp Replacement Instructions • Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index Chapter 5

References 72 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshootinglist. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outletor outlet strip...

References Chapter 5 75 The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clearpath. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. • Maybe remote is not in TV Mode...

References 76 Chapter 5 Lamp Replacement Instructions Replacing the Lamp Unit Your TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in film or front projectors. Although this lamp is long-lasting, it may need to be replaced eventually. When to replace the lamp You probably need a new l...

References Chapter 5 77 ___ The correct lamp replacement unit. To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to knowyour TV’s model number, serial number, and lamp type. The TV’s model number is locatedunder the front panel piece towards the bottom left corner. Go to page 10 for informationon removing the ...

References 78 Chapter 5 8. Press the catch tabs near the screw you just loosened (one tab is above thescrew and one is below), and remove the entire lamp access door. Placethe door to the side (don’t put it on the floor or anywhere someone mightstep on it or accidentally break the tabs). 9. Loosen t...

References Chapter 5 79 15. Replace the lamp access door (the TV won’t turn on unless this door is in place andproperly attached). a. Insert the catch tabs (also called latches) into the slots on the left side of the lamp access compartment first. Then put the rest of the door in place by pivoting t...

References 80 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifications ** Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ....................................................................... NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM - 256 QAMDigital Cable Compatibility ..................................................... 1394 (DTVLink), 64 QAM - 256 ..............

References Chapter 5 81 Matrix Surround Sound ....................................................... YesSecond Audio Program (SAP) ............................................. YesSound Logic Audio Leveler ................................................. YesSRS Labs TruSurround XT ...................

References 82 Chapter 5 Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories aresubject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appr...

References Chapter 5 83 Limited Warranty Subject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, InFocus Corporation (“InFocus”) warrants that the RearProjection Display Device, Lamps and Accessories (hereinafter collectively or individually referred to as “Product” asappropriate) purchased f...

References Chapter 5 85 Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinetto help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-...

Index 86 Chapter 5 Symbols 3:2 pulldown 58 A Accessories 82Action buttons 55Adding a learned function 32Advanced Settings 58Age-based rating Blocking 43Viewing 43 Age-Based Ratings 42, 45, 47Analog captions 67Analog TV channel 39ANT•CAB button 28ANTENNA INPUT 14Antenna type 38Arrow buttons 28Aspect ...

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