Page 2 - CAUTION; Important Stand and Base Safety Information; Product Registration; Important Information
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 the product that presents a risk of electric shoc...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not in...
Page 4 - Chapter 2: Using the TV Features; Table of Contents
2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4 Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................... 4Protect Devices from Overheating ....
Page 5 - Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
Table of Contents 3 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu .................................................................................................................... 25Picture Menu ......................................................................................................
Page 6 - Things to Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Protect Devices from Overheating; Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference; Use Indirect Light
4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 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 cable...
Page 7 - Get the Picture; What You Need to Know; Receiving Digital Channels; What You Need; OR; OR; Chapter 1
Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT. The graphic to the left shows these inputs. ANTENNAbutton Wha...
Page 8 - Receiving Analog Channels
What You Need to Know • Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local analog channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. • When you...
Page 9 - Choose Your Connection; Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device; the Video jack for a connection at the same time.
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 Back of ...
Page 10 - Connecting the Device; Using the example of a DVD player:
Audio cables S-Video cable 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 uses S-Video and audio cables. Using the example of a DVD player: 1....
Page 11 - Using the Side Jacks; Using the example of a video game console:
Using the Side Jacks 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 INPUT button on t...
Page 12 - Turn on the TV
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 ...
Page 13 - Complete the Initial Setup; Choose the Menu Language
Go Back Auto Ch. Search ... List & Labels ... Closed Caption ... Favorite CH ... Language English... Auto. format 4:3 SETUP < > Go Back Signal Source Both... Analog Sig. Type Cable... Digital Sig. Type Antenna... Start Running... Search percent 10 Analog Channel 0 Digital Channel 0 AUTO CH...
Page 14 - What to Expect; Watching TV
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 you...
Page 15 - Remote Buttons
Note: If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and the appropriate sales tax. Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready. Your remote part number is R130A1. Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Remote Buttons ANTENNA T...
Page 16 - Using the INPUT Button
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 ...
Page 17 - Explanation of Jacks
DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial (RF) cable to receive digital programming through your cable provider. Receive off-air digital programming via an antenna. Refer to page 5 for more details. VIDEO IN Lets you connect devices which have Audio/Video (composite) outputs such as VCRs, DVD players...
Page 18 - The Front of Your TV; VIDEO; Front Buttons; POWER
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, cable boxes, video g...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features; Channel Banner; The following
Chapter 2 17 Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen. SAP Displayed when the curr...
Page 20 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; Activate Parental Control; Remember: If you do not activate; Parental Control features will take effect.; Resetting the Password; Using the TV’s Features
18 Chapter 2 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 unb...
Page 21 - The V-Chip Rating Screen; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits
Chapter 2 19 TV RATING LIMIT Go Back Status D L S V FV TV-MA B V V TV-14 V B V V TV-PG V V V V TV-GTV-Y7 V TV-YPress OK to view/block prog. containing adult language. The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen. Rating Status Fiel...
Page 22 - Blocking Specific Content Themes
20 Chapter 2 Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme...
Page 23 - Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings
Chapter 2 21 Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings The Movie Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set Movie programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button. 2. Highlight Settings in the next Parental Control screen; then, p...
Page 24 - Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings
22 Chapter 2 Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip ratings. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings: 1. Choos...
Page 25 - Activate KidPass; Block Channel
Chapter 2 23 Activate KidPass This feature allows you to specify how much TV you want a child to watch. The choices and a brief explanation are as follows: Current Day Shows the current day such as Monday, Tuesday ... or Sunday . The value of Current Day changes automatically to the day after at 12:...
Page 26 - Front Panel Lock; Change Password
24 Chapter 2 Front Panel Lock Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel; so, remember to remove access to any remote that can operate the television. 1. From the PARENTAL CONTRO L menu, press the down arrow to...
Page 27 - Chapter 3; Sound Menu
Chapter 3 25 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote and select SOUND from the MAIN MENU. Depending on the kind of signal you’re watching, the Sound Menu will have different items available for you to adjust. If you are watching analog prog...
Page 28 - Using the TV’s Menu System
26 Chapter 3 Auto Vol Level (Auto Volume Level) Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. Press the right arrow button to turn on or off. The following items are available for digital broadcasts only: Def. Language (Defau...
Page 29 - Picture Menu
Chapter 3 27 Picture Menu The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main TV and Video Input Channels. As you scroll through the options available, the background image will change to fit that choice. Choose the setting that is best for your programs. Press the left or right arrow button to ...
Page 30 - Setup Menu
28 Chapter 3 Setup Menu Auto Ch. Search (Auto Channel Search) Allows you to choose your signal type and begin an Auto Channel Search. Press the left or right arrow button to choose among the signal sources below: • Both If you have connected both coaxial inputs on the back panel of your TV, you can ...
Page 32 - options are
30 Chapter 3 CLOSED CAPTION Go BackCC Display > Off... Ana. CC Type CC1 CLOSED CAPTION menu for analog signals. Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not ava...
Page 35 - Parental Control Menu
Chapter 3 33 16 : 9 Format Stretch format (stretched vertically to fill the 4 : 3 screen) gray or black bars Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus, which you should have set in the Initial Setup. (Refer to page 11 for more information about setup). You can change the language...
Page 36 - Time Menu
34 Chapter 3 TIME Go BackSleep Timer 00:45 Time 08:25am Calendar ... Wake-up Timer Wake-up Time 08:15am Wake-up Ch 05 Recurrence Once... Turn-Off Timer Turn-Off Time 10:00pm Recurrence Daily... Time Menu When entering the TIME menu the PASSWORD screen appears first if parental controls have been set....
Page 37 - Notepad Menu; PQRS
Chapter 3 35 NOTEPAD Go BackEdit Note ... Delete note ... Display note < > At switch on On time 10:30am On dateDate --/--/-- Notepad Menu Lets you enter messages that will appear on you TV screen at times you select. From the MAIN MENU select Notepad and press OK. Edit note Follow the procedur...
Page 38 - USA V-Chip Rating System; Canadian English V-Chip Rating System; Chapter 4: Other Information
36 USA V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (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), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 (Parent...
Page 39 - Chapter 4; Other Information
Chapter 4 37 Other Information G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all age groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or em...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems
38 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your...
Page 41 - The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
Chapter 4 39 Other Information Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved through PARENTAL CONTROLS . • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). Noisy stereo reception (analog channels onl...
Page 42 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:
40 Chapter 4 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 charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. What we will do: • ...
Page 43 - Product registration:; How state law relates to this warranty:
Chapter 4 41 Other Information • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product registrati...
Page 44 - Care and Cleaning
42 Chapter 4 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 cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth...
Page 45 - FCC Information
Chapter 4 43 Other Information FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation....
