Page 3 - O N T E N T S
C O N T E N T S 3 Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Familiarizing Yo...
Page 5 - C h a p t e r O n e; O U R; T V; List of Features; • Full Flat Screen; Accessories
Y O U R N E W T V 5 C h a p t e r O n e Y O U R N E W T V List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit thatincludes the following special features: • Full Flat Screen • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic ...
Page 6 - Familiarizing Yourself with The TV; fl
Y O U R N E W T V 6 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screenmenu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. ˛ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV'sfeatures. « V...
Page 7 - Side Panel Jacks
Y O U R N E W T V 7 Side Panel Jacks You can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa-sionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment,see page 18.) ˛ AUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect the audio signals from a cam-corder or vide...
Page 8 - Rear Panel Jacks; For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11 – 17.
Y O U R N E W T V 8 Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more informa...
Page 9 - VIDEO INPUT jack
Y O U R N E W T V 9 ˛ VIDEO INPUT jack Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similardevices. « AUDIO INPUTS (INPUT1 and 2) /DVD AUDIO INPUTS (INPUT 2) Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similardevices.Use these jacks to connect the audio signals froma DVD player when using the DVD video inp...
Page 11 - C h a p t e r Tw o; N S T A L L A T I O N; Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas; Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads
I N S T A L L A T I O N 11 C h a p t e r Tw o I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” o...
Page 12 - Connecting Cable TV; To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.; Cable without a Cable Box
I N S T A L L A T I O N 12 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box ▼ 1 Plug the incoming cableinto the VHF/UHF antennaterminal on back of the TV. Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to viewunscrambled cable...
Page 13 - Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels; Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels; This terminal might be labeled
I N S T A L L A T I O N 13 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ▼ 1 Find the cable that is con-nected to the ANTENNAOUT terminal on yourcable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply,“OUT”. 2 Connect the other end ofthis cable to the VHF/UHFantenna termin...
Page 15 - Connecting a VCR; if you have not yet
I N S T A L L A T I O N 15 3 Connect a coaxial cablebetween the ANTENNAOUT terminal on theVCR and the antenna terminal on the TV. 4 Connect a set of audiocables between theAUDIO OUT jacks on theVCR and the AUDIOjacks on the TV. 5 Connect a video cablebetween the VIDEO OUTjack on the VCR and theVIDEO...
Page 16 - Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number “2.”
I N S T A L L A T I O N 16 3 Connect an S-videocable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack onthe VCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV. An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.) Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number “2.” 2 C...
Page 17 - Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV; (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.); Connecting a DVD Player
I N S T A L L A T I O N 17 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR.To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 1 Connect a set of audiocables between theAUDIO OUT jacks on theTV and the AUDIO INjacks on th...
Page 18 - Connecting a Camcorder
I N S T A L L A T I O N 18 2 Connect an audio cablebetween the AUDIOOUTPUT jack on thecamcorder and theAUDIO terminals on theside of the TV. 3 Connect a video cablebetween the VIDEOOUTPUT jack on thecamcorder and theVIDEO terminal on theside of the TV. 1 Locate the A/V outputjacks on the camcorder.T...
Page 19 - Installing Batteries in the Remote Control; Remove the batteries and store
I N S T A L L A T I O N 19 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ▼ 3 Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’tbe using the remote control for along time. The remote control can be used upto about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the...
Page 20 - C h a p t e r T h r e e; P E R A T I O N; Turning the TV On and Off; POWER; You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.; MENU
O P E R A T I O N 20 O P E R A T I O N C h a p t e r T h r e e O P E R A T I O N 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug &Play” is displayed.It flickers for a little whileand then the “Language”menu is automaticallydisplayed. Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER bu...
Page 22 - Viewing the Display; Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays; Viewing the Menus; INFO
O P E R A T I O N 22 Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the statusof certain audio-video settings. ▼ The on-screen displays disappear after ten seconds. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus ▼ 1 With the power on, pressthe MENU button . The main m...
Page 23 - Selecting a Menu Language; ENTER
O P E R A T I O N 23 Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press the ˇ or ˆ button to select the appropriate language: “English”,“Español” or “Français”. Press the EXIT button to exit. Move Ente...
Page 24 - Memorizing the Channels; and; Selecting the Video Signal-source; EXIT
O P E R A T I O N 24 Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change chan- nels...
Page 25 - Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method); The TV automatically cycles
O P E R A T I O N 25 3 Press the ENTER button to start "Auto Program".The TV will begin memo-rizing all of the availablechannels. After all the availablechannels are stored, theChannel menu reappears.Press the MENU button to skip and press the ENTER button to stop. Press the EXIT button to e...
Page 26 - Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method); or CH
O P E R A T I O N 26 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲...
Page 27 - Changing Channels; Using the Channel Buttons; CH; CH; When you press; CH; or; CH; , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the; Directly Accessing Channels; Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.; To select a channel over 100, press the; Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel; To quickly switch between two
O P E R A T I O N 27 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.)You will not s...
Page 28 - Labeling the Channels; appear next to the channel number.; Note: You cannot select “Name”
O P E R A T I O N 28 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, “*”, or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will ...
Page 29 - Setting the Clock; Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually; When selecting the hours, be
O P E R A T I O N 29 Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or...
Page 30 - Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically; Certain broadcasts may not
O P E R A T I O N 30 continued... Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Cl...
Page 31 - The set time can be changed
O P E R A T I O N 31 5 Press the or button to select “Time Zone”, thenpress the ENTER button. Press the or button to select the time zone foryour local area, then pressthe ENTER button. • ATL. : Atlantic EAST : EasternCEN. : CentralMTN. : MountainPAC. : Pacific ALAS. : AlaskaHAW. : Hawaii Move Enter...
Page 32 - Customizing the Picture; After adjusting an item, the gauge
O P E R A T I O N 32 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Picture”, thenpress the ENTER button. Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color,Tint and according to personal preference. (Alternativel...
Page 33 - Using Automatic Picture Settings; Dynamic
O P E R A T I O N 33 Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie” ) thatare preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Customby making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom” which auto...
Page 34 - Adjusting the Volume; – VOL –; Using the MUTE Button; MUTE
O P E R A T I O N 34 Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or – VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” willappear in the lower-left...
Page 35 - Customizing the Sound
O P E R A T I O N 35 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, thenpress the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Sound”,then press the ENTER but- ton. Customizing the Sound You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the bass, treble an...
Page 36 - Using Automatic Sound Settings; Standard
O P E R A T I O N 36 Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”)that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speechby making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom”, which aut...
Page 37 - Viewing an External Signal Source; Setting the Signal Source
O P E R A T I O N 37 ▼ Quick way to access the external signal source: Just press the“TV/VIDEO” button on the remotecontrol. Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment,such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast...
Page 38 - Assigning Names to External input mode
O P E R A T I O N 38 Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “EditName”, then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return Source List : TV ˆˆ Edit Name ˆˆ Input Move Enter Return Source List : A...
Page 39 - C h a p t e r F o u r; P E C I A L; Changing the Color Tone
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 39 C h a p t e r F o u r S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Changing the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Picture”,then press the ENTER but- ton. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”,then press the ENT...
Page 40 - Changing the Screen Size
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 40 • Normal (4:3) : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. • Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Picture”,then press the ENTER but- ton. 2 Press th...
Page 41 - Digital Noise Reduction; Pressing the
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 41 Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital NoiseReduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button...
Page 43 - Using the R.Surf Feature; The time will be decreasing while
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 43 Using the R.Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certainamount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start.You can set the R.Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. After minute...
Page 44 - The text at the bottom of the; Mono; Quick way to access the MTS:
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 44 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, ora Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation.Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or w...
Page 45 - • Auto
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 45 Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, TurboSound or Pseudo Stereo) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences • Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume ever...
Page 46 - Setting the On/Off Timer; Before using the timer, you must; To deactivate the “On timer,”
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 46 Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. ▼ Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting theClock” ...
Page 47 - SLEEP; After about 5 seconds, the sleep; Setting the Sleep Timer; Absent Power Off
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 47 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. 2 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until theappropriate time intervalappears (any of the pre-set values from “Off” to“180”). ▼ After about 5 seconds, the sleep display will disappear from thescreen, and the time interv...
Page 48 - Setting the Preferred Volume Level
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 48 Setting the Preferred Volume Level The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to se...
Page 49 - POWER OFF
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 49 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “V-Chip”,then press the ENTER but- ton. The “Enter PIN” screenwill appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number, Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - - Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inap...
Page 50 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 50 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip.(See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods:The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. How to Enabl...
Page 53 - PG; How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 53 Note: The V-Chip will automati- cally block any category that is “morerestrictive.” For example, if you blockthe “PG-13” category, then “R,” “NC-17,” and “X” will automatically beblocked also. ▼ 4 The “MPAA Rating”screen will appear.Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button...
Page 54 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 54 4 The “Canadian English”screen will appear.Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a par- ticular Canadian Englishcategory. Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will cycle through the CanadianEnglish categories: Move Enter Return Canadian English B/U E ˆˆ U C ˆˆ U C8+ ˆˆ ...
Page 56 - Caption” mode; In “; Text” mode; Viewing Closed Captions; Different channels and fields
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 56 ▼ Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur duringclosed caption transmissions, espe-cially those of live events. There maybe a small delay before captionsappear when you change channels.These are not malfunctions of the TV. 3 Press the ENTER button, then p...
Page 57 - Setting the Blue Screen Mode
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 57 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Blue Screen",then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Blue Screen“On”, then pr...
Page 58 - Setting The On/Off Melody; You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off.
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 58 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Melody”, thenpress the ENTER button. Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV i...
Page 59 - Viewing the Demonstration
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 59 3 Each of the menu optionsis displayed in turn.When you wish to stopthe demonstration, pressany button on the remotecontrol. Press the EXIT button to exit. Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can viewth...
Page 60 - C h a p t e r F i v e; R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; Identifying Problems; Problem; Poor picture
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S C h a p t e r F i v e T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 60 If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions.If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Sol...
Page 61 - Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV; Placement; Using Your TV in Another Country
M E M O 61 M E M O A P P E N D I X Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow theseguidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.• Do not ...
Page 62 - Printed in Mexico
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