Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	1
Introduction
Key Features Overview	2
DVI-HDTV Input	2
Dolby* Virtual	2
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP
(Picture-Outside-Picture)	2
Auto Tuning	2
V-Chip: Parental Controls	2
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect	4
Protect Against Power Surges	4
Protect Components from Overheating	4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio
Interference	4
Important Stand and Base Safety
Information	4
Use Indirect Light	4
Cables Needed to Connect Components to
Your TV	4
Choose Your Connection	5
TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player	6
TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR	7
TV + DVD + VCR	8
TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers	9
Explanation of Jacks	10
The Front of Your TV	11
Front Inputs	11
Front Panel Buttons	11
Plug in the TV	11
Put batteries in the remote	11
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup	11
Turn on the TV	11
Complete the Initial Setup	11
Set the Menu Language	12
Complete Auto Channel Search	12
Changing Lists and Labels	12
Auto Convergence
(for models D40W20 and D52W20 only)	12
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control	13
Using the INPUT Button	14
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components	14

Find Out If You Need to Program the
Remote	14
Programming the Remote	14
How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It	15
Remote Control Codes	15
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner	17
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature	17
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature	17
Parental Controls and V-Chip	18
How V-Chip Works	18
V-Chip TV Rating	19
Blocking Specific Content Themes	20
Viewing Specific Content Themes	20
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit	20
V-Chip Unrated Program Block	21
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls	21
Front Panel Block	21
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP
(Picture-outside-Picture) Operation	21
PIP and POP Buttons	21
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Sound Menu	22
Picture Menu	23
Channel Guide Menu	23
Time Menu	24
Parental Control Menu	24
PIP Menu	24
Setup Menu	24
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting	26
Care and Cleaning	27
Limited Warranty	28
Accessories	29

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