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Viewing channel information
To view channel information:
• Press INFO to view an information banner. The information
banner shows the current program information such as channel
number, video input source, and resolution.
• Digital channel information—Displays the channel number,
station name, channel label, broadcast program name, TV
rating, signal type, audio information, resolution, CC mode,
current time, and current program start and end times.
• Analog channel information—Displays channel number,
channel label (if preset), signal type, audio information, and
resolution.
• Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide, which may view
a list of available programs, program times, and program
summaries, depending on the information provided by the
broadcaster.
Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the TV picture
To adjust the TV picture:
1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the PICTURE menu
displayed.
2Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust
the option. You can select:
•Picture Mode—Selects the picture mode. You can select:
•Vivid—(a bright and vivid picture). Significantly
increases the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This
selection is good for video games, animation, and in
bright light environments.
•Standard—(a standard picture). Moderately increase
the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This selection is
good for standard TV broadcasts.
•Energy Savings—(the backlight brightness is
decreased). Your TV has a backlight that provides light
for displaying a picture. By reducing the amount of light,
your TV uses less energy.
•Custom—(customized picture). Lets you manually
adjust picture settings such as brightness, contrast, and
sharpness.
•Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the
picture.
•Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of
the picture.
•Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A low
setting may make the color look faded. A high setting may
make the color look artificial.
•Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. Use this
control to make skin tones look more natural.
•Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set
this control too high, dark images may appear with light or
white edges.
•Backlight—Sets the overall brilliance of the screen.
•Advanced Video—Opens the menu where you can adjust
additional video options.
• Color Temperature—Selects the color temperature.
You can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or
Warm (to enhance the reds).
•Aspect Ratio—Selects the aspect ratio of the picture.
•Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode
to reduce picture noise (snow). You can select Low,
Middle, Strong, or Off.
•Overscan—Adjusts the picture’s reproduction rate. You
can select On or Off.
•Advanced Contrast—Selects from Adaptive
Contrast or Dynamic Contrast Ratio.
•Adaptive Contrast—Automatically adjusts picture
detail and brightness. You can select On or Off.
•Dynamic Contrast Ratio—Enhances the contrast
ratio between light and dark areas of the picture. You
can select On or Off.
Note
You can also press PICTURE to select the picture
mode.
Menu Exit
Picture Mode
Backlight
Sharpness
Tint
Color
Brightness
Contrast
Energy Savings
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Adjust settings to aect picture quality
PICTURE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANNELS
Aspect ratio option Example
Normal:
Displays the original aspect
ratio with black bars vertical
on the left and right sides of
the screen.
Zoom:
Expands the image to fill the
screen. The top and bottom
of the image may be
cropped.
Wide:
Use this option to view
content recorded in a 16:9
(wide-screen) aspect ratio.
Cinema:
Stretches the image at the
edges, but keeps a clear
image in the center.
Auto:
Automatically adjusts the
image based on the screen
size and the TV program.
Note: Auto is only available
when Auto Zoom in the
CHANNELS menu must be
set to On.
Note
You ca n al so p re ss ZOOM to select the aspect ratio.
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