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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 the 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 a VCR
Also, you can connect to AV IN 2 on the side panel of TV.
VCR Rear Panel
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Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
Connecting a Camcorder
TV Side Panel (HC-S4355W)
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Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)
Also, you can connect to AV IN 2 on the side panel of TV.
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player or DTV set-top box to your TV.
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box
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
Plug & Play Feature
The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time.
Plug & Play feature doesnt work in the AV mode.
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not pressed, the message will automatically disappear after
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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 Self Focus
Adjusting Convergence Manually
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Press the or button to select Picture, then
Press the or button to select Manual Convergence, then
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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
Selecting a Menu Language
Selecting the Antenna Input
You can connect to two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (Air or Cable).
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Memorizing the Channels
Selecting the Video Signal Source
to select Auto Program, then press the ENTER
Press the MENUbutton. Press the or button to select Channel, then press the ENTER button.
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Storing Channels in Memory
STD, HRC and IRC
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Adding and Erasing Channels
To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory):
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Changing Channels
Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
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button is used to select channels that broadcast both a digital and analog signal.
Selecting Your Favorite Channels
To View Your Favorite Channels:
To Store Your Favorite Channels:
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Labeling the Channels
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Fine Tuning Analog Channels
The symbol * will appear next to the name of the channels you have adjusted.
Checking the Digital-Signal Strength
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Picture Control
You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.
Using Automatic Picture Settings
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Customizing the Picture
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Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults
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Changing the Screen Size
Viewing with a 4:3 signal
Viewing with a 16:9 signal
(When a 4:3 signal is received)
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Setting the Film Mode
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Film mode is supported in 480i only.
select Film Mode, then
to select Picture, then
Setting the Blue Screen Mode
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select On or Off, then
select Blue Screen, then
to select Setup, then
Sound Control
At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button.
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Using Automatic Sound Settings
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Setting the SRS TSXT
Auto Volume
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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 SAP.
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 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.
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Setting the On/Off Timer
You must set the clock first.
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Setting the Sleep Timer
The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes).
Viewing an External Signal Source
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Assigning Names to External Input Mode
Chapter Four
Menu Transparency Level
Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen.
Setting the Function Help
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Displays help on the menu functions.
to select Off or On, then press theENTER
to select Function Help, then press theENTER
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 TV Parental Guidelines
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How to Set up Restrictions Using Movie Rating 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 availability of captions
depends on the program being broadcast.
The default is CC1.
Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.
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The availability of captions
depends on the program being broadcast.
The Default means to
follow the rule of broadcasting.
Using the Guide
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You can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels.
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Editing the Channel List
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
Appendix