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Owners Instructions
PROJECTION TELEVISION
HC-P5256W
Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
A Guide to Digital TV
Digital Television Services
How to View Digital Television
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Q&A
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Chapter 1: Your New TV
Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 3: Operation
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Chapter 3: Operation
Chapter 4: Special Features
List of Features
Accessories
Chapter One
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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This terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN,or simply, IN.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
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Connecting CableCARD
Connecting a VCR
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Connecting a Camcorder
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
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Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)
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 Digital Audio System
Connecting to an Analog Amplifier
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
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Chapter Three
Turning the TV On and Off
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You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
Plug & Play Feature
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Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)
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Removing the Self Focus Message from the Display
Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus
Viewing the Display
The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
Viewing the Menus
You can also use the MENU, CH /, VOL+/
- and (ENTER) buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections.
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Selecting a Menu Language
Selecting the Antenna Input
You can connect to two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (AIR or CABLE).
Memorizing the Channels
Selecting the Video Signal Source
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Adding and Erasing Channels
To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory):
Changing Channels
Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
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button is used to select stations that broadcast both a digital and analog signal.
Selecting Your Favorite Channels
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Labeling the Channels
Viewing the Channel Lists
You can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels.
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Picture Control
Customizing the Picture
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Customizing the Sound
Sound Control
At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button.
Adjusting the Volume Using the MUTE Button
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Using Automatic Sound Settings
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Setting the Clock
Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually
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Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically
The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal.
Viewing an External Signal Source
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Assigning Names to External input mode
Chapter Four
Fine Tuning Analog Channels
Note Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned.
Checking the Digital-Signal Strength
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Changing the Screen Size
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DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
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Viewing Picture-in-Picture
Activating Picture-in-Picture
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Freezing the Picture
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Setting the SRS TSXT
Auto Volume
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track
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Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track
Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or a SAP.
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Choosing a Digital Sound Format
Setting the On/Off Melody
A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off.
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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).
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How to Change Your Password
Using the V-Chip (USA)
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How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls
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How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X
Allow All : Press to unlock all movie ratings. Block All : Press to lock all movie ratings.
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Important Notes About Parental Locks
Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:
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Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.
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Menu Translucency Level
Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen.
Selecting the DVI Standard
Setting the Function Help
Displays help on the menu functions.
Electronic Program Guide
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Notes: Displays the program times in two hour segments.
Displays the current date and time on the top right of the screen.
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Reminder List
Reminded Viewing List
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To view the Reminder List
To remove the scheduled programs
Customizing Your Remote Control
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Identifying Problems
Chapter Five
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Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV
Using Your TV in Another Country
Specifications
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