CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CONNECTING ACCESSORY DEVICES TO YOUR TV

Jacks, Cables, and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Panel Overviews: Standard Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . .7 Panel Overviews: High-definition Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting and Using an Audio Hi-fi System

with Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Connecting a Standard DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting a DVD Player with Progressive-scan Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting an HD Receiver to the

HD INPUT-AV 4 Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the AV and Source Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using SmartSound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using SmartPicture™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using Alternate Channel (A/CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

USING THE ONSCREEN

SUBMENUS PICTURE

Adjusting the Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the Smart Scan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the Smart Contrast Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SOUND

Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and

Balance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Using the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) Control . . . . . . . .25 Selecting the Surround-sound Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Selecting the Stereo/Mono Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Selecting the SAP (Second Audio Program) Feature . . . . .28 Using the Bass Boost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

QUICK USE AND SETUP GUIDE

Refer to the simple Owner’s Manual (sup-

 

Quicki Use and Setup Guidei

HDTV Monitor

 

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT

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MAKING BASIC TV CONNECTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Basic TV connections

 

BEST VIEWING

 

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CABLES AND CONNECTORS

 

 

 

 

 

• Television and remote-control operation

 

 

 

Onscreen menu controls

 

ANTENNA OR CABLE TV

 

• How to use the installation features.

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FEATURES

 

The Timer

 

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .30

Displaying the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .31

Setting the Timer’s Start Time and Stop Time . . . . . .

. . .32

Selecting the Timer’s Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .33

Setting the Timer’s Activate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .34

AutoLock™

 

Understanding AutoLock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .35

Setting up the AutoLock™ Access Code . . . . . . . . . .

. . .36

Using Clear All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .37

Using AutoLock™ to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .38

Using AutoLock™ to Block by Movie Rating . . . . . .

. . .39

Using AutoLock™ to Block by TV Rating . . . . . . . .

. . .40

Turning the AutoLock™ Blocking Control

 

on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .41

Using AutoLock™ to Block Unrated Broadcasts . . . .

. . .42

Using AutoLock™ to Block Broadcasts That

 

Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .43

Reviewing Your Currrent AutoLock™ Settings . . . . .

. . .44

Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .45

Using the Picture-format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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APPENDIXES

 

Appendix A: Compatibility Information

for the TV’s High-definition Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Appendix B: Model Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

GENERAL INFORMATION

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52

Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Items Included with This TV

As you unpack your TV, please note that this Directions for Use manual contains safety-tip information and Factory Service Center locations, as well as a Warranty Registration Card, and remote control.

Please take a few minutes to complete your registration card. The serial number for the TV is on the rear of the set.

Refer to the back of this manual for instructions in the cleaning and care of the TV.

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