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Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1
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Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . .3.16
Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1
List of Features
Chapter One
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV
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HCN4727W / HCN5527W HCN473W / HCN553W / HCN653W
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You can place a VCR, a DVD player, etc. on the Component Shelf.
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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
Chapter Two
Connecting Cable TV
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Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels
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
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Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
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Connecting a Camcorder
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Connecting a DVD Player, DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 1080i)
Connecting to regular audio and video jacks
2 .9 8
Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Chapter Three
Turning the TV On and Off
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
Plug & Play Feature
3 .2
Note: Plug & Play feature doesnt work when the V-chip is on or when in the A/V mode.
Using the Perfect Focus Feature
You can also select Perfect Focus by pressing the Perfect Focus button.
3 .4
Adjusting Manual Convergence
Adjust Red Convergence
The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
Selecting a Menu Language
Selecting the Antenna Input
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Memorizing the Channels
Selecting the Video Signal-source
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Changing Channels
Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
Selecting Your Favorite Channels
To Store Your Favorite Channels:
To View Your Favorite Channels:
Note: Only memorized channels can be set as Favorite channels.
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Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Labeling the Channels
Note: You cannot select Labeling in the A/V mode.
3 .14
Picture Control
Customizing the Picture
After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear(after about 4 seconds).
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Selecting the Color Tone
Adjusting the Volume
Sound Control
Using Mute
At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button.
Customizing the Sound
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Setting the Clock
Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually
When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (AM or PM).
The time will appear every time you press the Display button.
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Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock
Viewing an External Signal Source
4 .1
Chapter Four
Fine Tuning Channels
Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.
Digital Noise Reduction
Changing the Screen Size
DVD ZoomNormal Cinema
Wide Panorama DVD Zoom 4:3 Cinema
Wide Panorama Cinema
DVD Zoom 4:3
Using the R.surf feature
4 .5
Setting the On/Off Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer
The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes).
Extra sound settings
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack
The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is Stereo, SAP, or Mono.
Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the MTS button on the remote control.
Viewing Closed Captions
Note: The Caption feature doesnt work in Component1(480p, 1080i), Component2 or Component3 mode.
Viewing Picture-in-Picture
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Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP
Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP
Quick way to access the signal source (PIP): Simply press the Source button on the remote control.
Note: When ANT-B is selected, the PIP Swap function doesnt work.
Note: The PIP channels are not available when RF is set to ANT-B. (The PIP channels link to ANT-A).
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)
Using the V-Chip
Quick way to access the V-Chip menu: Simply press the V.Chip button on the remote control.
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How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip
How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines
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How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (Emergency Escape)
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Viewing the Demonstration
Customizing Your Remote Control
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Note: The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, and Cable boxes.
Identifying Problems
Chapter Five
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Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV
Using Your TV in Another Country
Specifications
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