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Owners Instructions
Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
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Chapter 1: Your New TV ................................ 5
Chapter 2: Installation .................................... 10
Chapter 3: Operation ...................................... 20
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Chapter 3: Operation
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Chapter 4: Special Features............................ 41
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting............................ 68
Appendix .......................................................... 69
Chapter One
Accessories
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV
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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
Chapter Two
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Connecting Cable TV
If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:
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Connecting a VCR
Also, you can connect to AV 3 on the side panel of TV.
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
Connecting a DVD Player
Also, you can connect to AV 3 on the side panel of TV.
Connecting to Regular Audio and Video jacks
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box
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Connecting a Camcorder
TV Side Panel
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Turning the TV On and Off
Chapter Three
Plug & Play Feature
Plug & Play feature doesnt work when the V-Chip is activated or when in the A/V mode.
For details, see page 27.
For details, see page 36.
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
Selecting a Menu Language
Selecting the Antenna Input
You can connect two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (Ant.1 or Ant.2).
Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)
Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus
Removing the Self Focus Message from the Display
Memorizing the Channels
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)
Adding and Erasing Channels
To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory):
Changing Channels
To Store Your Favorite Channels:
Selecting Your Favorite Channels
Only memorized channels can be set as Favorite channels.
To V iew Your Favorite Channels:
Labeling the Channels
If you add or delete the TV channel, the labeled channels list will also be added or deleted.
Customizing the Picture
Picture Control
Using Automatic Picture Settings
Sound Control
Using the MUTE Button
At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound by using the MUTE button.
Customizing the Sound
Adjusting the Volume
Using Automatic Sound Settings
Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually
Setting the Clock
Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically
The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal.
Certain broadcasts may not transmit the correct time. In this case, set the time manually.
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Viewing an External Signal Source
Assigning Names to External Sources
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This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected.
Press the or button to select Edit Name, then press the ENTERbutton.
Press the MENUbutton. Press the ENTERbutton to select Input.
Chapter Four
Fine Tuning Channels
Scanning the Channels
The TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized.
When the ANT 2 IN mode is selected, the channel scan function works on the main picture only.
Selecting the Color Tone
Changing the Picture Size
Digital Noise Reduction
Viewing Picture-In-Picture
Activating the PIP
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Changing the Location of the Sub picture
Selecting a Signal Source for the Sub picture
After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of sub picture, it is easy to change channels.
Freezing the Picture
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track
Auto Volume
Setting the SRS TSXT
Setting the On/Off Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer
The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes).
Setting the Blue Screen Mode
Viewing Closed Caption Information
Setting the On/Off Melody
A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off.
Selecting the HDMI Standard
Using the V-Chip
How to Change Your Password
How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls
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How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Rating
Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:
How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English
How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French
Customizing Your Remote Control
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Chapter Five
Problem Possible Solution
Identifying Problems
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Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV
Using Your TV in Another Country
Specifications