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Page 2 - Product Registration; CAUTION; WARNING

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Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started

Table of Contents 1 Chapter 1: Getting Started Things to Consider Before You Connect ...................... 2Setup and Connections ................................................. 3 Step 1: Connect your TV ......................................... 3Step 2: Plug in the TV ..............................

Page 4 - Things to Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Don’t stack components.; Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference; Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.; Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Chapter 1: Getting Started 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 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. • Turn off ...

Page 5 - Step 1: Connect your TV; Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.; Step 4: Turn on the TV; Press the POWER button on the remote or on the front panel.

Chapter 1: Getting Started 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Setup and Connections Step 1: Connect your TV Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the cable in-jack on the backof the TV, as shown on the l...

Page 6 - Step 5: Auto Channel Search; Perform an; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

Chapter 1: Getting Started 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Step 5: Auto Channel Search Perform an Auto Channel Search (described in the Channel menu section). Step 6 (optional): Connect other components to your TV Use the jac...

Page 7 - The Buttons on the Remote Control; can also be used to select numbered menu items directly.; CLEAR; cancels the SKIP timer.; DISPLAY; the TV’s menu system.; INPUT; returns you to the previous menu.; MUTE

Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. MUTE PREV CH INPUT SKIP DISPLAY 1 4 5 6 3 2 7 9 8 0 POWER MENU CLEAR RESET CHAN VOL VOL CHAN The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numb...

Page 8 - POWER; Turns the TV on and off.; PREV CH; Returns you to the previous channel.; RESET; Returns all picture settings back to their factory defaults.; The Buttons on the Remote Control (continued)

Chapter 1: Getting Started 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. MUTE PREV CH INPUT SKIP DISPLAY 1 4 5 6 3 2 7 9 8 0 POWER MENU CLEAR RESET CHAN VOL VOL CHAN POWER Turns the TV on and off. PREV CH Returns you to the previous channe...

Page 9 - Displays the current time.; Front Panel Lock; To lock the buttons on the front of the TV:; To turn off the front panel lock:; Make sure the TV is

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Channel Marker There are several indicators that might appear when you press the DISPLAY button onthe remote. This display is called the Channel Marker. The f...

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Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. V-Chip Parental Controls The V-Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs. The first three choices...

Page 11 - Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features; View; V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; To access the; MOVIE RATING LIMIT; Blocking Movie Ratings; V-Chip Parental Controls

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 9 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Status View v v Press MENU to exit. Movie Rating Limit Rating NC-17 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a spe...

Page 12 - Viewing Movie Ratings; To set TV programming limits:; TV Rating Limit

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View : 1. Highlight the Rating...

Page 13 - Content; TV-MA View V V V; Rating Field; The TV Rating Limit Screen; Pointer Highlight

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 11 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. v v Press MENU to exit. TV Rating Limit Content Rating Status D L S V FV TV-MA View V V V Rating Field Lets you select fr om alist of age-based ratingsyou ca...

Page 14 - . Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate; Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 12 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following con...

Page 15 - Blocking Age-Based Ratings; To block programs with higher ratings:; Press the VOL+ and VOL– buttons to highlight the; Tip

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 13 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. To block programs with higher ratings: 1...

Page 16 - Viewing Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes; To block program content:; Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 14 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings backto View . 1. Determine which blocked rat...

Page 17 - Viewing Specific Content Themes; Content Themes

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 15 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 4. Press the CHAN up or CHAN down button to change content status from V to B . All higher ratings’ content theme will automatically change to B . 5. Press M...

Page 18 - V-Chip Unrated Program Block; Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” canbe viewed. Note that “unrated” TV p...

Page 19 - Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System; How to Use Your TV’s Menu System; Menus; Channel; Exiting a menu; There are three ways to exit a menu:

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System 17 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Tip Feel free to explore the menusystem. If you’re ever unsure whereyou are in the menu system, oryou’re just plain tired of exploring,press CLEAR to remo...

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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System 18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Picture Quality Menu This menu contains five controls that adjust the TV’s picture. Use the CHAN or VOL buttonsto adjust the controls. Contrast Adjusts th...

Page 21 - Using Closed Captioning; CC; Turning off Closed-Caption; Select

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portionof a program as text on the ...

Page 22 - Displays a toggle that lets you select the current antenna type.; Time Menu; down buttons to set the time.

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System 20 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a toggle that lets you select the current antenna type. Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenn...

Page 23 - TV Problems; TV won’t turn on; Press the POWER button.; Buttons don’t work; Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.; No sound, picture okay; Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.

Chapter 4: Other Information 21 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press ...

Page 24 - Can’t select certain channel; The channel might be empty — change channels.; Sound okay, picture poor; Closed-captioning might be on. Check the status of; The Remote Control Doesn’t Work; Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV.

Chapter 4: Other Information 22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Troubleshooting Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be airing a program that exceeds a TV Rating limit. To deactivate Parental Controls temporarily, press D...

Page 25 - The rating limits don’t work; You must lock the settings. Go to the; I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV; NR; The Front of Your TV – Front Panel; MENU

Chapter 4: Other Information 23 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Troubleshooting Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote...

Page 26 - CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.

Chapter 4: Other Information 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 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 venti...

Page 27 - What your warranty covers:; Defects in materials or workmanship.; For how long after your purchase:; 0 days from date of purchase for labor charges.

Chapter 4: Other Information 25 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor char...

Page 28 - Chapter 4: Other Information; What your warranty does not cover:

Chapter 4: Other Information 26 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additionalinform...

Page 29 - How state law relates to this warranty:

Chapter 4: Other Information 27 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE...

Page 30 - You can buy some accessories on-line at

Chapter 4: Other Information 28 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your TV. Prices are subject to change without notice.All accessories are subject to ava...

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