Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features
Switching between two channels using Channel Return
The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time.
1 Select the first channel you want to view.
2 Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (and the dash (
) button if selecting a digital channel).
3 Press 
on the remote control. The previous channel
will display. Each time you press 
, the TV will switch back and forth between the last two channels that were tuned.
Note: If you press 
from a
Switching between two channels using SurfLock™
The SurfLock™ feature temporarily “memorizes” one channel
to the 
button, so you can return to that channel quickly
from any other channel by pressing 
. To memorize a
channel to the 
button:
1 Tune the TV to the channel you want to program into the
button.
2 Press and hold 
for about 2 seconds until the message “Memorized” appears
programmed to the 
button.
3 You can then change channels repeatedly, and when you
press 
, the memorized channel will be tuned.
The TV will return to the memorized channel one time only.
Once you press 
and then change channels again, the CH RTN memory will be cleared and the button will function as Channel Return, by switching back and forth between the last two channels that are tuned.This feature also works for external inputs.
Selecting the picture size
You can view many program formats in a variety of picture
Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) will vary depending on the format of the signal you are currently watching. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you.
You can save separate picture size preferences for each input on your TV.
To select the picture size using the remote control:
1 Press 
on the remote control.
2 While the Picture Size screen is open, you can do one of the following to select the desired picture size:
•Repeatedly press 
.
•Press the corresponding Number button
•Press S or T while the Picture Size screen is open.
To select the picture size using the menus:
1 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu.
2 Press W or X to select the desired picture size setting. 3 Highlight Done and press 
.
Note: Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be “grayed out” in the Picture Size screen).
Using these functions to change the picture size (i.e., changing the height/ width ratio) for any purpose other than your private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.
Note: If you select one of the TheaterWide® picture sizes, the top and bottom edges of the picture (including subtitles or captions) may be hidden. To view the hidden edges, either scroll the picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) or try viewing the program in Full or Natural picture size.
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