Setting the Time

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.)

❑Time

1.Press the MENU button to display the menu.

2.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the ENTERE button.

3.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Time, then press the ENTERE button.

Clock

•Clock Mode → Auto / Manual

You can set up the current time manually or automatically.

•Clock Set

You can set the current time manually.

N This function is only available when Clock Mode is set to Manual.

N You can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, or Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

•Time Zone

Select your time zone.

N This function is only available when Clock Mode is set to Auto.

N Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time may not be set correctly. If this occurs, set the time manually.

N The Antenna or cable must be connected in order to set the time automatically.

•DST (Daylight Saving Time) → Off / On / Auto Switches the Daylight Saving Time function on or off.

N This function is only available when Clock Mode is set to Auto.

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).

TPress the TOOLS button to display Tools menu.

You can also set the sleep timer by selecting Tools → Sleep Timer

Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3

Use this feature to set the TV to turn on or off at a desired time. 3 different On/Off times can be set. You must set the clock first.

•On Time: Set the Hour, Minute, am/pm, and Activate/Inactivate. (To activate timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to Activate.)

•Off Time: Set the Hour, Minute, am/pm, and Activate/Inactivate. (To activate timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to Activate.)

•Volume: Set the required volume level.

•Antenna: Select Air or Cable.

•Channel: Select the desired channel.

•Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun, or Manual.

N When Manual is selected, press the ►button to select the desired day of the week. Press the ENTERE button over the desired day and the c mark will appear.

	Plug & Play
Setup	Language	:English
Setup	Time	►
		►
	Game Mode	: Off
	V-Chip
	Caption
	Melody	: Medium
	Energy Saving	: Off

Clock


Clock Mode	: Auto	►
Clock Set
Time Zone	: Eastern
DST	: Off

Move	Enter	Return

TimeOff
Clock	30 min.
Clock	60 min.
Sleep Timer	90 min.
Timer 1	120 min.
Timer 2	150 min.
Timer 2	180 min.
Timer 3	180 min.
Timer 3
Move	Enter	Return

Timer 1

On Time
12	00		am	Inactivate
Off Time
12	00		am	Inactivate
Volume	Antenna		Channel
10		Air		3
Repeat	Sun Mon	Tue	Wed The	Fri	Sat
Once

Move Adjust Enter Return

NYou can set the hour, minute and channel by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

N Auto Power Off

When you set the timer On, the television will eventually turn off, if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by the timer. This function is only available in timer On mode and prevents overheating, which may occur if a TV is on for too long time.

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