INTRODUCTION
Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CONNECTING ACCESSORY DEVICES
TO YOUR TV
Panel Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting and Using an Audio Hi-fi System
with Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connecting a Standard DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting a DVD Player with Progressive-scan Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Connecting an HD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Connecting and Using Headphones
with Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL | |
Programming the TV Remote to Work | |
with Accessory Devices | . . .16 |
Using the Code-entry Method to Program Your | |
TV Remote | . . .17 |
Using the Search Method to Program Your | |
TV Remote | . . .18 |
Direct-entry Codes for A/V Accessory Devices | 19–20 |
Using the TV Remote with Accessory Devices | . . .21 |
Using the AV and Source Select Buttons | . . .22 |
Using AutoSound™ | . .23 |
Using AutoPicture™ | . .24 |
Using AutoSurf™ | . .25 |
Using Program List and Alternate Channel (A/CH) . . . | . . .26 |
Using the Sleep Timer Control | . . .27 |
USING THE ONSCREEN SUBMENUS | |
PICTURE | |
Adjusting the Picture Controls | . . .28 |
Setting the Eye Fidelity Control | . . .29 |
Setting the Dynamic Contrast Control | . . .30 |
SOUND | |
Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and
Balance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Using the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) Control . . . . . . . .32 Selecting the Surround-sound Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Selecting the Stereo/Mono Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Selecting the SAP (Second Audio Program) Feature . . . . .35 Using the Bass Boost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
FEATURES
The Timer
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Displaying the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Setting the Timer’s Start Time and Stop Time . . . . . . . . .39
Selecting the Timer’s Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Setting the Timer’s Activate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
AutoLock™
Understanding AutoLock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Setting up the AutoLock™ Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Using AutoLock™ to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Using AutoLock™ to Block by Movie Rating . . . . . . . . .45 Using AutoLock™ to Block by TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . .46
Turning the AutoLock™ Blocking Control
on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using AutoLock™ to Block Unrated Broadcasts . . . . . . .48 Using AutoLock™ to Block Broadcasts That
Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Reviewing Your Current AutoLock™ Settings . . . . . . . . .50
Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Using the Picture-format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Using Active Control™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Appendixes APPENDIXES
BC
Appendix A: Compatibility Information
for the TV’s High-definition Inputs . . . . . . . . .54 Appendix B: Model Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Appendix C: Selecting the HD INPUT-AV 4 Color Space . . .56
GENERAL INFORMATION
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61–62
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
QUICK USE AND SETUP GUIDE
Refer to the simple Quick Use and Setup | Quicki Use and Setup Guidei | HDTV Monitor |
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Guide (supplied with your TV) for details | CONTENTS | IMPORTANT |
on the following: | MAKING BASIC TV CONNECTIONS | |
• | Basic TV connections | BEST VIEWING | |
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CABLES AND CONNECTORS | |
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• Television and remote-control operation | | |
• | Onscreen menu controls | ANTENNA OR CABLE TV | |
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• How to use the installation features. | 1 | 1 |
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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, remote control, and batteries for use with the 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.
