Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume:
•Press VOL + or VOL – to increase or decrease the volume.
•Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press MUTE again to turn the sound back on.
Viewing channel information
To view channel information:
•Press INFO to display 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 present a list of available programs, program times, and program summaries, depending on the information provided by the broadcaster.
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the TV picture
To adjust the TV picture:
1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the Video menu displayed.
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| | Video | | Audio | Setup | TV |
Picture Mode | | Energy Savings | | | | |
Brightness | | | | | | 47 | | |
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Contrast | | | | | | 56 | | |
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Color | | | | | | 53 | | |
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Tint | | | | | | 0 | | |
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Sharpness | | | | | | 4 | | |
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Color Temperature | | | Cool | | | | |
Advanced Video | | | | | | | | | |
Select | Move | | | Back | | | Exit |
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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.
Note
You can also press PICTURE to select the picture mode.
•Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture.
•Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light 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.
•Color Temperature—Selects the color temperature. You can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or Warm (to enhance the reds).
•Advanced Video—Opens the PICTURE-Advanced Video menu where you can adjust additional video options.
•Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode to reduce picture noise (snow). You can select Low, Middle, Strong, or Off.
•Adaptive Contrast—Automatically adjusts picture
detail and brightness. You can select On or Off.
3Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu.
Adjusting the computer image
To adjust the computer image:
1Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 16.
2Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
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| | Video | | Audio | Setup | TV |
Picture Mode | | Energy Savings | | | | |
Brightness | | | | | | 56 | | |
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Contrast | | | | | | 49 | | |
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Color Temperature | | | Cool | | | | |
VGA | | | | | | | | | |
Select | Move | | | Back | | | Exit |
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3Press or to highlight VGA, then press ENTER. The VGA menu opens.
| Video | Audio | Setup | TV |
Auto Adjust | | 56 | |
H.Position | | | |
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V.Position | | | 49 | |
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Phase | | | 4 | |
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Clock | | | 125 | |
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