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Page 2 - WARNING; Product Registration; Important Information; CAUTION

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Page 3 - Component Input Jacks

Introduction 1 Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience. The followinginformation summarizes these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of theTV’s features and how to use them. V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You ...

Page 5 - Table of Contents; Table of contents

3 Table of Contents Introduction:Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1Component Input Jacks ....

Page 7 - Chapter 1

Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote Control • Turn on the TV • Initial Setup 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for re...

Page 8 - Things to Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference; Important Stand and Base Safety Information

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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 the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and ...

Page 9 - Choose Your Connection; Components; TV; Connection; Satellite; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV; VCR

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine whichconnection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page, and connect your TV. TV Components TV TV Connection Go To Title TV +VCR page 8 TV + VCR ...

Page 10 - Connect your cable or antenna to your VCR

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV back panel VIDEO LINE IN COMPONENT-IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINEOUT VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT L R CH3 VIDEO IN L R A UDIO OUT A UDIO IN CH4 ANT/CABLE 75 Ω Connection: TV + VCR 1. Connect your cable or antenna to y...

Page 11 - Connect your DVD Player to your TV

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV back panel VIDEO LINE IN COMPONENT-IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINEOUT ANT/CABLE 75 Ω VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT L R CH3 VIDEO IN L R A UDIO OUT A UDIO IN CH4 AUDIO OUT L R Y P B P R COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S-VID...

Page 13 - Connect your satellite receiver to your VCR

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your satellite receiver to your VCR A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the Audio Input jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R) and to the Audio Output J...

Page 14 - Plug in the TV; Turn on the TV

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with thewide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2....

Page 15 - Initial Setup; Select a Language; Auto Preset (Automatically Searching for Channels)

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV, you’ll be asked to set a few menu screens so that your TV will set up correctly.Complete the following steps to set up your TV. The other options in the SET UP menu are explained in Chapter 4. S E L E C T L A N G ...

Page 16 - Add or Erase Channels

14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Add or Erase Channels You might want to add or erase some channels if they’re inactive, have weaksignals, or you don’t want them in your channel list. The channel list is the listof channels that the TV tunes to when you press the channel up and/or channeldown bu...

Page 17 - Remote Control; The buttons on the remote control; Chapter 2

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 • How to order a new remote control • Code list 15 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publicati...

Page 18 - The Remote Control; The Buttons on the Remote Control

16 Chapter 2 The Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX SAT•CABLE OK CH + CH VOL VOL VCR2 The Buttons on the Remote Control Your backlit remote has a light b...

Page 20 - How to Program the Remote; Using Automatic Code Search; Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote

18 Chapter 2 The Remote Control You’ll use these buttons when you programthe remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models ofall brands. STOP TV ON•OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY REVERSE CH + C H - V O L V O L VCR VCR2 Tip To stop the automatic code search withoutprogramming...

Page 21 - Using Direct Entry; How to Order A New Remote Control

Chapter 2 19 The Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remoteto operate (VCR1,...

Page 22 - Code List

20 Chapter 2 Code List VCR Admiral ........................................................................ 2131Adventura .................................................................... 2026Aiko ............................................................................. 2027Aiwa ................

Page 23 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; Chapter 3

Using the TV’sFeatures Chapter Overview: • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Parental Controls and V-Chip Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. 21 Graphics used within this publication are for representation only. F27TF12.03 Features 7/19/01, 3:38 PM 21

Page 24 - Using the TV’s Features; How To Use PIP; PIP

Using the TV’s Features 22 Chapter 3 The main PIP buttons (PIP, CHCTRL and SWAP) are at thebottom of the remote control. The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of themain picture. How To Use PIP While you can use PI...

Page 25 - Parent Controls and V-Chip; New Rating Systems

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 23 • [ , ] t o m o v e c u r s o r• [ O K ] t o s e t M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L L A N G U A G E E N E R G Y S A V E S E T U P V - C H I P B L O ...

Page 26 - Rating; Set the MPAA Rating Limits

Using the TV’s Features 24 Chapter 3 An Older Rating . Encoded on older movies. Same as NC-17. No one 17 and under admitted . Restricted . Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Parent Strongly Cautioned . Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parental Guidance ...

Page 27 - Set the TV GUIDELINES Rating Limits

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 25 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 content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicitsexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents St...

Page 28 - Content Themes

Using the TV’s Features 26 Chapter 3 A G E T V - Y : - - - - - T V - Y 7 : - - - - - T V - G : - - - - - T V - P G : - - - - - T V - 1 4 : B L O C K T V - M A : B L O C K C O N T E N T R E T U R N • [ , ] t o m o v e c u r s o r• [ , ] t o s e t Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- based...

Page 29 - Download New Rating System; Entering Your Secret Number

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 27 Download New Rating System You can choose to download additional new rating systems. The new ratingsystems will be automatically set according to the ratings you have previouslychosen. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down a...

Page 30 - Turning V-Chip Block On and Off

Using the TV’s Features 28 Chapter 3 Turning V-Chip Block On and Off If you don’t turn on the V-Chip feature, none of the settings for V-Chip Rating Limits will take effect. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down arrow until PARENT CONTROL is highlighted and pre...

Page 31 - Chapter 4

Using the TV’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV’s Menu System • The TIMER Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The COMPONENT ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • The CLOSED CAPTION Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • The ENERGY SAVE Menu • Some of the SET UP Menu items Graphic...

Page 32 - Using the TV’s Menu System; TIMER Menu; How to Use Your TV’s Menu System; Accessing Menus

30 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System TIMER Menu You must set the clock before you can use the ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER. CLOCK SET The TV has an automatic clock setting feature that automatically sets the time from an EDS (Extended Data Service) channelwhen the power is turned off. If there is no E...

Page 33 - Automatic Clock Set; To set the ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER.

Chapter 4 31 Using the TV’s Menu System • Automatic Clock Set Press the up or down arrow to select AUTO CLOCK ON and press OK. The indicator moves to EDS CH. If you know the EDS channel in your area, use the left and right arrows to enter the number or select AUTO and press OK. Turn off the power. T...

Page 34 - VIDEO ADJUST Menu

32 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUST menu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV. You also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets. 1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears). 2. Press the arrow down button to highlight VIDEO ADJUST ,...

Page 35 - AUDIO ADJUST Menu

Chapter 4 33 Using the TV’s Menu System AUDIO ADJUST Menu The AUDIO ADJUST menu lets you choose various settings for MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) and Equisound as well as adjust the bass, treble, and balance. Youcan also reset all of the audio features to the factory presets. 1. From the MAIN MENU , ...

Page 36 - CLOSED CAPTION Menu; To set the CLOSED CAPTION Mode:; PARENT CONTROL — go to Chapter 3

34 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System CLOSED CAPTION Menu Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specificprograms encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. Checkyour TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts. The TV will automatically en...

Page 37 - The ENERGY SAVE Menu; Additional Settings in the SETUP Menu

Chapter 4 35 Using the TV’s Menu System The ENERGY SAVE Menu This feature reduces the brightness of the picture, lowering the powerconsumption of your TV/VCR by approximately 20 percent. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down arrow button to select ENERGY SAVE a...

Page 39 - Other Information; Chapter 5

Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV’s Video Input Channel • Limited Warranty • Accessories • Index 37 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only. F27TF12.05 Other 7/1...

Page 40 - Additional Information; Troubleshooting; General TV Problems

Additional Information 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on...

Page 41 - The Remote Control Doesn’t Work

Chapter 5 39 Additional Information Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions. • Check connections — make sure all cables are firmly inserted into the correct jacks. • The ENERGY SAVE feature might be turned on...

Page 42 - INPUT

Additional Information 40 Chapter 5 VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE COMPONENT-IN IN 3 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) OUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO TV back panel Y IN 1 Back Panel (listed left to right) LINE IN/IN1 and IN3 AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR ...

Page 43 - What your warranty covers:

Chapter 5 41 Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for picture tube. ...

Page 44 - Product registration:

Additional Information 42 Chapter 5 Product registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make iteasier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required forwarranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANT...

Page 45 - Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.

Chapter 5 43 Additional Information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX SAT•CABLE OK CH + CH VOL VOL VCR2 Finding the TV’s Video Line InputChannel You need to tune your ...

Page 47 - Accessory Order Form; Accessories

Chapter 5 45 Additional Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. Total Merchandise ............................................ Sales Tax ............................................................. We are required by law to collect theappropriat...

Page 48 - To Order; Detach Her

To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa,MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order foraccessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail thecompleted order form...

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Page 52 - Thomson multimedia Inc.

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