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Using your TV

3Press or to select an option, then press or to adjust the option. You can adjust:

•Sound Mode—SelectsStandard, Music, Movie, or Personal.

•Bass—Adjusts the low sounds.

•Treble—Adjusts the high sounds.

•Balance–Adjusts the balance between the left and right audio.

•Surround—Turns the surround sound effect on or off.

•AVC—Turns auto volume control on or off. When AVC is on, the overall volume levels are equalized across all channels.

•SPDIF Type—(Digital programs only) Selects the audio output mode. RAW outputs the audio in its original format. PCM outputs the audio in PCM format (if available).

•Audio Language—(Digital programs only) Selects an alternate audio language if the program has more than one language.

4Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu system.

Note: You can also press AUDIO to select the Sound Mode.

Selecting the audio signal type

For analog programs, your TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (secondary audio program) that comes with a stereo program.

To select the audio signal type:

•Press MTS/SAP one or more times. You can select:

•MONO—Sends the same signal to the left and right audio. If you are having trouble hearing a stereo broadcast, select this option.

•STEREO—Sends different signals to the left and right audio.

•SAP—Plays a secondary audio program, if available.

Note: If you are watching a digital program, pressing MTS/SAP selects an audio track, if available.

Setting the clock

The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. You can select a time zone and turn daylight saving on or off.

To set the clock:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to select Time, then press to open the Time menu.

Displaying the information banner

The information banner displays current status information, such as the channel number or signal source. In DTV mode, you may also see additional information.

To display the information banner:

• Press DISPLAY. The information banner opens.

Displaying the program guide

If available, the program guide displays program information, such as the viewing time, program name, and program description.

To display the program guide:

• Press GUIDE. The program guide opens.

Monitoring the DTV signal strength

You can check the DTV signal strength. The stronger the signal, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. If the signal is weak, you may need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input.

To monitor the DTV signal strength:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to select Channel, then press to open the Channel menu. The DTV Signal bar appears at the bottom of the menu.

Picture Sound Time Setup Lock Channel

Air/Cable Air

Auto Scan

 

 

 

Favorite

 

 

 

Show/Hide

 

 

 

Channel No.

 

 

2-1

Channel Label

 

WGBH-SD

DTV Signal

:

 

Good

Select

 

Move

MENU Exit

Setting up the favorite channel list

To set up the favorite channel list:

1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

2Press or to select Channel, then press to open the Channel menu.

Picture Sound Time Setup Lock Channel

Sleep Timer

Off

Time Zone

Hawaii

Daylight Saving Time

Off

Clock

2008/01/15 06:58AM

Select

Move

MENU Exit

3Press or to select Time Zone, then press or to select a time zone. You can select Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Eastern, Central, or Mountain.

4If your viewing area observes daylight saving time, press or to select Daylight Saving Time, then press or to select On.

The current date and time appear at the bottom of the option list.

Picture Sound Time Setup Lock Channel

Air/Cable Air

Auto Scan

Favorite

Show/Hide

Channel No.

 

 

2-1

Channel Label

 

WGBH-SD

DTV Signal

:

 

Good

Select

 

Move

MENU Exit