INFORMATION
5Glossary
ATSC
Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standards.
Aspect Ratio
The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the TV screen is almost twice as wide as its height).
Component Video
This is a video signal format that conveys each of 3 principal colors of light (red, blue and green) through different signal lines. This allows the viewers to experience picture colors as original as it is. There are several signal formats, including Y / Pb / Pr and Y / Cb / Cr.
Dolby Digital
The system developed by Dolby Laboratories to compress digital sound. It offers stereo sound (2ch) or
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)
Interface that supports all uncompressed, digital audio/video formats including
HDTV (high definition TV)
Ultimate digital format that produces high resolution and high picture quality.
NTSC
Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and the name of the current analog broadcasting standards.
Password
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SAP (secondary audio program)
SDTV (standard definition TV)
Standard digital format that is similar to the NTSC picture quality.
S-video
Offers higher quality images by delivering each signal, color (c) and luminance (y) independently of each other through separate cables.
5Maintenance
Cabinet Cleaning
•Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
•Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.
Panel Cleaning
Wipe the panel of the unit with a soft cloth. Before cleaning the panel, disconnect the power cord.
Servicing
Should your unit become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn off the unit, unplug the power cord and call our toll free customer support line found on the cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.
IR Signal Check
If the remote control is not working properly, you can use an AM radio or digital camera (including a cellular phone with
• With an AM radio: Tune the AM radio station to a non-
broadcasting frequency. Point the remote
control towards it, push any button and listen. If the sound from the radio flutters, it is receiving the remote control’s infrared
signal.
• With a digital camera
(including
Point a digital camera towards the remote control. Push any button on the remote control and look through the digital camera. If the infrared light appears through the camera, the remote control is working.
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