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Owners Instructions
Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
A Guide to Digital TV
Digital Television Services
How to View Digital Television
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Chapter 1: Your New Digital TV . . . . . . . . . .8
Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
List of Features
Chapter One
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV
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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
Chapter Two
Connecting Cable TV
Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels
This terminal might be labeled ANTIN, VHF IN, or simply, IN.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
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Connecting a VCR
Ferrite Core
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
Connecting an S-VHS VCR
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.
Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p/720p/1080i)
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
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Connecting a Camcorder
Connecting to a Digital Audio System
Connecting to an External Amplifier (Variable Audio Output)
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Chapter Three
Turning the TVOn and Off
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.
Selecting a Menu Language
Selecting the Antenna Input
You can connect 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.
Selecting Your Favorite Channels
To View Your Favorite Channels:
To Store Your Favorite Channels:
Note: Only memorized channels can be set as Favorite channels.
Select All : Press to select all channels. Clear All : Press to clear all channels.
Labeling the Channels
Picture Control
Customizing the Picture
Using Automatic Picture Settings
Selecting the Color Tone
Customizing the Sound
Sound Control
At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound by using the MUTEbutton.
Adjusting the Volume Using Mute
Using Automatic Sound Settings
Setting the Clock
Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually
You can set the date and time directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically
The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal.
Note Certain broadcasts may not transmit the correct time. In this case, set the time manually.
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Viewing an External Signal Source
Setting the Signal Source
Assigning Names to External sources
This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected.
Chapter Four
Fine Tuning Analog Channels
Note Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned.
Checking the Digital-Signal Strength
Changing the Screen Size
DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine)
(TX-P3076WH)
Tilt
Using the R.Surf Feature
Extra sound settings
(Auto Volume, BBE) Auto Volume
BBE
BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound.
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack
When a Digital Signal is received
The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is English, Spanish or French.
When an Analog Signal is received
Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or a SAP.
Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the MTS button on the remote control.
Choosing a Digital Sound Format
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).
How to Change Your Password
Using the V-Chip (USA)
The default PIN number for a new TV set is 0-0-0-0.
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How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines
How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X
Important Notes About Parental Locks
Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:
Viewing Closed Captions
Setting Up Analog Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
Setting Up Digital Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.
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Menu Transparency Level
Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen.
Setting the Function Help
Displays help on the menu functions.
Note Depending on your STB(Set Top Box), the picture size may vary.
Setting the DVI Standard
Electronic Program Guide
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Using the Electronic Program Guide
Mini Guide : Displays the guide for one channel. Full Guide : Displays the guide for all channels.
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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.
Reminder List
Reminded Viewing List
To view the Reminder 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
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