Dynex DX-LCD19-09 User Manual
19" LCD TV
Televisor LCD de 19"
DX-LCD19-09
USER GUIDE • GUÍA DEL USUARIO
Dynex DX-LCD19-09
19" LCDTV 720P
Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting your TV to a power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting an outside antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting to an external signal source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning your TV on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Selecting the TV signal source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting up the channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Changing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Selecting a digital sub-channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Displaying status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Checking the DTV signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adding a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Freezing the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Viewing closed captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting parental controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the on-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On-screen menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Contents
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It makes a difference how and where you use
As you enjoy your new product, keep these
The issue
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular
purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics
industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers,
chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.
Tune into safety
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CHILD SAFETY
your flat panel display
safety tips in mind
• One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand
rated for the weight of your TV.
• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for
proper use of this product.
• Don’t let children to climb on or play with entertainment
system furniture and TVs.
• Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as
steps, such as a chest of drawers.
• Remember that children can become excited while watching
a program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV. Make sure
that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed,
pulled over, or knocked down.
• Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they
cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.
Wall mounting
If you decide to wall mount your TV, always:
• One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your
TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or
otherwise listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, or ETL) as suitable for
your TV.
• Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.
• If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a
professional installer.
• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is
appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted
to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are
unsure, ask a professional installer.
• TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.
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Safety information
Safety information
Caution
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power
cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does
not fit, consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat
this safety feature.
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is
present within your TV. This label is located
on the back of your TV.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying
your TV.
Warning
Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent
lamp containing a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated for
environmental reasons. For disposal or recycling
information, contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org.
Important safety instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use your TV near water.
6 Clean the cabinet with a dry cloth only.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from your TV.
11 Only use attachments or accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer.
13 Unplug your TV during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
15 Servicing is required when your TV has been damaged in any
way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV, your TV has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
16 Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or
damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these
conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically
examine the cord of your TV, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of your TV,
and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an
authorized service person. Protect the power cord from physical
or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched,
closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits your TV.
17 Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent
possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible,
have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do
not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires,
lightening rods, or gas pipes.
18 The main plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain
readily operable.
Outdoor antenna grounding
If a n outs ide antenna or cab le system is connected to y our TV, make sure
that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides
information with respect to correct grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
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1 Electric service equipment
2 Power service grounding electrode
system
3Ground clamps
4 Grounding conductors
5 Antenna discharge unit
6Grounding clamp
7 Antenna lead-in wire
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Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct grounding
and in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
Mobile telephone warning
To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound, operating
problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones
away from the T V.
Features
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Non-active pixels
The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which
provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few nonactive
pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point.
These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your
TV, and are not considered defects.
Features
Front
# Button Description
1 VOL+ Press to increase the volume. In Menu
2 VOL– Press to decrease the volume. In
3
4
CH
CH
5 MENU Press to show the on-screen menu.
6 INPUT Press to open the input source menu,
7 POWER Press to turn on your TV or put it into
mode, functions as the right arrow to
go to the next menu or increase a
setting.
Menu mode, functions as the left
arrow to go to a previous menu or
decrease a setting.
Press to go to the next higher
channel. In Menu mode, functions as
the up arrow.
Press to go to the next lower channel.
In Menu mode, functions as the
down arrow.
then press the arrow buttons to cycle
through the available input sources.
Standby mode.
Remote control
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INPUT
DISPLAY
2
VIDEO COMP
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
7
8
9
10
123
456
789
VOL
VOL
MENU
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11
12
13
14
15
P-LOCK MTS/SAP CCD
ZOOM
PICTURE AUDIO
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ZRC-1
# Button Description
1
POWER
2 INPUT Press to cycle through the
3 DISPLAY Press to display status
4 VIDEO Press to toggle between S-Video
5Number
buttons
6 – Use with the 0-9 number buttons
7 VOL + Press to increase the volume.
8 MUTE Press to mute the sound. Press
9 VOL – Press to decrease the volume.
10 MENU Press to open the on-screen
11 Press to move down, up, left, or
12 ENTER Press to confirm changes or to
Press to turn on your TV or put it
into Standby mode.
available input sources.
information.
and composite source modes.
Press to enter channel numbers.
In the on-screen menu, press to
enter your parental control
password.
and ENTER button to select
digital channels.
again to restore the sound.
menu.
right in the on-screen menu.
turn options on and off in the
on-screen menu.
0
MUTE
FAVORITE
ENTER
SLEEP
HDMI
02
POWER
RECALL
CH
CH
EXIT
FREEZE
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TV
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Setting up your TV
# Button Description
13 P.LOCK Press to activate or deactivate
14 ZOOM Press to select the display aspect
15 MTS/SAP In NTSC mode, press to select one
16 PICTURE Press to select the Brightness or
17 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer. For
18 COMP Press to select the component
19 TV Press to select the ATSC (digital),
20 HDMI Press to select the HDMI mode.
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22
23
24 FAVORITE Press to toggle the
25 EXIT Press to close the on-screen
26 CCD Press to turn closed captions on
27 FREEZE Press to freeze the video image.
28 AUDIO Press to select the bass or treble
RECALL
CH
CH
parental controls. See “Setting
parental controls” on page 10 for
information on setting up
parental controls.
ratio.
of the preset audio modes. You
can select MONO, STEREO, or
SAP (secondary audio program).
In ATSC mode, press to select the
audio language.
Contrast setting. You can adjust
these settings without opening
the on-screen menu.
more information, see “Setting
the sleep timer” on page 9.
source mode.
or NTSC (analog) TV source.
Press to watch the previous
channel.
Press to tune to the next higher
channel in the channel list.
Press to tune to the next lower
channel in the channel list.
Favorite/Normal mode. See
“Setting up the channel list” on
page 8 for more information.
menu.
and off. For more information, see
“Viewing closed captions” on
page 9.
Press again to unfreeze the
image. Do not freeze the video
image for long periods of time.
You may damage the TV screen.
setting. You can adjust these
settings without opening the
on-screen menu.
Using the remote control
To use the remote control:
• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front
of your TV.
Notes:
Do not expose the remote control to shock or liquids.
Do not use the remote control in an area with high humidity.
Do not place the remote con trol in direc t sunlight.
Do not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote control and
the remote sensor.
The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright light shines on
the remote sensor. Either move your TV or change the angle at which
you use the remote control.
Setting up your TV
Installing remote control batteries
To install the remote control batteries:
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make
sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with
the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.
3 Replace the cover.
Notes:
Do not mix batteries of different types.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.
Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery
compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash
immediately.
If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries.
Connecting your TV to a power outlet
To connect your TV to a power outlet:
• Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
Notes:
Make sure that you use the correct type of power. See the label on your TV.
If you do not intend to use yo ur TV for an extended period of time, unplug
the power cord from the power outlet.
Setting up your TV
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Connecting an outside antenna
Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and 300 ohm.
75 ohm cable
300 ohm cable
• If your antenna cable has a 75 ohm connector, connect the cable
to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV.
• If your antenna cable has a 300 ohm connector, connect the cable
to a 300-75 ohm adapter (not included), connect the adapter to a
75 ohm cable, then connect the other end of the 75 ohm
connector to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV.
Connecting cable TV
Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for connecting cable TV.
Some cable TV providers scramble the signals for “premium” (pay)
channels. To view these channels, you need a converter/descrambler
box.
If you do not have a converter/descrambler box, you can connect your
cable TV directly to your TV. If you have a converter/descrambler box,
you can connect your cable TV using an RF switch (not supplied). For
more information about connecting a converter/descrambler box,
contact your cable TV provider.
To connect cable TV without a converter/descrambler box:
1 Connect one end of a 75 ohm cable to the coaxial jack on the back
of your TV.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the cable TV wall outlet.
To connect cable TV with a converter/descrambler box:
• Use the following illustration to connect a converter/descrambler
box. (The RF switch and the signal splitter are not provided.)
Set the RF switch to the A position to tune to unscrambled
channels using your T V remote control. Set the RF switch to the B
position to watch scrambled channels using the
converter/descrambler controls.
RF switch
A
B
Out
TV
Cable converter/desc rambler box
Two-set signal splitter
In
Connecting to an external signal source
You can connect a DVD, VCD, VCR, or STB using a variety of methods,
including composite cables, component cables, an S-Video cable, or an
HDMI cable. The S-Video cable does not carry sound. If you use an
S-Video cable, you need to use audio cables to connect the audio
output.
War ning : Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
connecting devices.
Note: For better video, use the S-Video jack if your device has an S-Video
connection. For best video, use the HDMI jack if your device has an
HDMI connection.
To connect an external signal source:
1For composite video—Plug the audio/video cable into the
AUDIO L, AUDIO R (2), and VIDEO (4) jacks on the back of your
TV, then connect the other ends to the corresponding jacks on the
external signal source.
Or
For S-Video—Plug in the audio cables as described above, then
plug one end of an S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO (5) jack on the
back of your TV, then plug the other end into the S-Video jack on
the external signal source.
Or
For component video—Plug the Y, Pb, and Pr video cables
into the COMPONENT (3) jacks and the Audio L and Audio R
cables into the AUDIO (6) jacks on the back of your TV, then plug
the other ends of the cables into the corresponding jacks on the
external signal source.
Or
For HDMI—Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI (1)
jack on the back of your TV, then plug the other end into an HDMI
device.
TV
1
PC IN
VGA AUDIO
ANTENNA / CABLE
DIGITAL / ANALOG
AV IN
2
3
Pr Pb
SPDIF
2 Turn on your TV.
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external signal source you
want to watch.
4 Turn on external signal source.
5 Insert a disc or videotape into the external signal source, then
press PLAY.
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Using your TV
Connecting a computer
You can connect a computer using the HDMI or VGA jack on the back of
your TV.
War ning : Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
installing devices.
Note: When the computer goes into standby mode, your TV turns off. If
your TV does not turn on when you “wake” your computer, press the
POWER button on your TV or remote control.
To connect a computer using VGA:
1 Plug a VGA cable from your computer into the VGA jack on the
back of your TV.
PC IN
VGA AUDIO
VGA cable
Audio cable
2 Plug an audio cable from your computer’s audio out jack into the
AUDIO jack on the back of your TV.
3 Plug in and turn on your TV.
4 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the VGA input source.
To connect a computer using HDMI:
• Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of
your TV and into the HDMI Out jack on the back of the computer.
Using your TV
Setting up the channel list
After you select your TV source, if you selected antenna or cable you
need to set up the channel list. When you set up your channel list, your
TV searches for all available channels in your area and stores a list of
these channels. When you press CH – or CH +, your TV skips the
channels that do not have a signal.
Automatically setting up channels
To automatically set up the channel list:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
ENTER
2 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
Auto Ch Search.
3 Press ENTER or to start the search.
Note: You can press Exit to stop the search.
Manually adding or deleting channels from the
channel list
After you create a channel list using the Auto Ch Search option, you
can manually add or delete channels from the channel list.
To add or delete channels:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
2 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
Manual Channel Set. The Channel Setup Table opens.
3 Press or to select a channel, then press ENTER to toggle
between viewable and not viewable.
4 Press MENU or EXIT to close the menu.
Turning your TV on and off
To turn your TV on and off:
1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to your TV and a
power outlet.
2 Press to turn on your TV. The power indicator LED turns green.
3 Press again to return your TV to standby. The power indicator
LED turns red.
Selecting the TV signal source
To select the TV signal source:
• With the TV on, press INPUT on either the TV or the remote to
choose from:
•TV
•Composite
•S-Video
• Component
•VGA
•HDMI
Note: HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Changing channels
To change channels:
• Press CH or CH on the remote control to go to the next
lower or higher channel.
Or
Press the number buttons to directly select a channel (for
example, if you want channel 83, press 8, then press 3).
Or
Press RECALL to go to the last viewed channel.
Using your TV
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Selecting a digital sub-channel
Most digital TV channels have more than one channel. The main
channel carries the signal for the main TV program. The sub-channels
carry signals for additional or alternate programming, such as a radio or
news broadcast.
For example, if the main channel number is 8, the sub-channel number
might be 8-1, 8-2, or 8-3.
To select a sub-channel:
1 Press the number buttons for the main channel (for example 8).
2 Press –, then press the sub-channel button (for example 1).
Adjusting the volume
To a dju st t he volu me:
•Press VOL – or VOL + to decrease or increase the volume.
•Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press MUTE again to turn the
sound back on.
Displaying status information
To display status information:
•Press DISPLAY. Your TV displays status information, such as the
channel number or signal source.
Checking the DTV signal strength
To check the DTV signal strength:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
2 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
DTV Signal. The DTV signal meter opens.
Setting the clock
To set the clock:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
2 Press or repeatedly to highlight Fea ture. The Feature
menu opens.
ENTER
3 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
Time Set. The Time Set menu opens.
3 Press MENU or EXIT to close the menu.
Adding a channel label
To add a label to a channel:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
2 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
Channel Labels. The Channel Label menu opens.
3 Press or to move the cursor to the channel field, then press
or to select a channel.
4 Press or to move the cursor to the label field, then press
or to select the character.
5 Press ENTER to return to the previous menu.
Freezing the picture
You can freeze (still) the screen image.
Caution: To protect your TV, do not freeze the screen image for long
periods of time.
To freeze or unfreeze the picture:
•Press FREEZE.
4 Press or move to the different fields, then press or to
change the settings.
5 Press MENU or EXIT to close the menu.
Setting the sleep timer
The sleep timer lets you select the amount of time before your TV turns
off automatically.
To set the sleep timer:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
2 Press or repeatedly to highlight Fea ture. The Feature
menu opens.
3 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
Sleep Timer.
4 Press or to select the amount of time (Off, 5 min, 10 min,
15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min,
or 240 min). To turn off the timer, select Off.
Note: You can also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer.
Viewing closed captions
Note: To select or customize digital closed captions, use the Digital
Caption s or Digital Closed Caption sub-menus in the Featur e
menu.
To view closed captions:
•Press CCD repeatedly to select a closed caption option. You can
select:
•On
•Off
•On When Mute
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Using your TV
Setting parental controls
Your TV has a V-chip that lets you control the type of programs your
children can watch. Parental controls include two ratings: MPAA (based
on age) and TV Parental Guidelines (based on content and age). A TV
program may have an MPAA or TV Parental Guidelines rating, so you
should set controls for both ratings.
Before you can select ratings, you need to set up a parental controls
password.
To set up a password:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
2 Press or repeatedly to highlight Fea ture. The Feature
menu opens.
3 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
Password Set.
4 Press the number buttons to enter the old password. If you have
not set a password, enter 0000. Press ENTER to continue.
5 Press the number buttons to enter a new password. Press ENTER
to continue.
6 Press the number buttons to enter the new password again, to
confirm. Press ENTER to continue.
Caution : Write down your password and save it for future use.
Note: If you forget your password, enter 3448 for the old password, then
enter a new password. This password always remains valid for
resetting your password.
Setting the Parental Control level
To set the Parental Control level:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens with Setup
highlighted.
2 Press or repeatedly to highlight Fea ture. The Feature
menu opens.
3 Press to enter the sub-menu, then press or to highlight
Parental Control. The Password screen opens.
4 Press the number buttons to enter the password. Press ENTER to
continue. The Parental Control Menu opens.
5 Press or to select USA Parental Locks or Canadian
Paren tal Lock s, then press ENTER. The loc k menu th at you have
selected opens.
USA Parental Locks
ENTER
6 Press or , or or to move to a rating, then press ENTER
to select the rating.
7 When you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are
blocked.
8 Press MENU or EXIT to close the menu.
American MPAA ratings
Rating Description
NONE Not rated.
G General audiences.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some
material may not be suitable for
children.
PG-13 Parental guidance strongly
suggested. Some material may not
be suitable for children under 13
years of age.
R Restricted. Not suitable for children
under 17 years of age unless
accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17
years of age.
X Adults only.
Canadian MPAA Ratings
Rating Description
CChildren.
C8+ Children 8 years and above.
G General audience.
PG Parental guidance suggested.
14+ 14 years old and above.
18+ Adult programming.
X Adults only.
ENTER
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TV Parental Guidelines ratings
Rating Description
NONE Not rated.
TV-Y All children.
TV-Y7 Children over seven years.
TV-G General audiences.
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MA Mature audiences only.
Some of the age-based TV Parental Guidelines ratings also have
content-based ratings.
Rating Description
FV Fantasy violence.
LAdult language.
SSexual situations.
VViolence.
D Sexually suggestive dialog.
Using the on-screen menu
Your TV has an on-screen menu that lets you adjust TV settings, such as
video and audio settings.
To use the on-screen menu:
1 Press MENU. The on-screen display menu opens.
2 Press or repeatedly to select a menu item.
3 Press or to enter a sub-menu.
ENTER
4 Press ENTER or to confirm an adjustment or toggle a setting.
5 Press MENU or EXIT to close the on-screen display menu.
On-screen menus
On-screen menu Options
Setup Tuning Band–Selects the TV antenna source
Video
(Options may
vary in different
modes.)
Audio
(Options may
vary in different
modes.)
(Air or Cable).
DTV Signal–Displays the digital TV signal
strength. For more information, see
“Checking the DTV signal strength” on page
9.
Auto Ch Search–Automatically sets up a list
of the channels available in your area. For
more information, see “Automatically setting
up channels” on page 8.
Add On Ch Search–Lets you add new
channels without going through the entire
list of available channels.
Manual Ch Set–Lets you add or delete
channels from the channel list. For more
information, see “Manually adding or
deleting channels from the channel list” on
page 8.
Channel Labels–Lets you add a label to a
channel. For more information, see “Adding a
channel label” on page 9.
Menu Language–Selects the language for
the on-screen menu. You can select English,
French, or Spanish.
Aspect Ratio–Selects the screen aspect ratio:
Normal, Wide1, Wide2, Zoom, or Cinema.
You can also press ZOOM to select the aspect
ratio.
Favorite Channel mode–Lets you edit your
favorite channel list. Press FAVO RI TE on the
remote to toggle this mode on or off.
Contrast–Increases the picture level to
adjust the white areas of the picture.
Decreases the picture level to adjust the
black areas of the picture. (0 ~ 100)
Brightness–Increases the brightness to add
more light to dark areas of the picture.
Decreases the brightness to add more dark to
light areas of the picture. (0 ~ 100)
Sharpness–Increases the sharpness for a
cleaner and clearer image. Decreases the
sharpness for a smoother picture. (-50 ~ 50)
Color–Adjusts the overall color of the picture.
(0 ~ 100)
Tint–Increases the color level to add more
green to skin tones. Decreases the color level
to add more purple to skin tones. (R50 ~ G50)
Backlight–Adjusts the backlight level (0 ~
10).
Settings–Restores the video settings to
factory default.
Audio Language–Selects an alternate
language if the program has more than one
language available. Only available in ATSC TV
mode.
Bass–Adjusts the low sounds (bass).
Tre ble –Adjusts the high sounds (treble).
Balance–Adjusts the right and left speaker
volumes.
Digital Audio Output–Selects the audio
mode for the digital audio optical jack.
• RAW: AC-3 in - AC-3 out/PCM in - PCM out.
• PCM: AC-3 in - PCM out/PCM in - PCM out.
TV Speaker–Turns the internal T V speaker
On (default) or Off. Does not affect the digital
audio output, the headphone output, and
the composite audio output.
Settings–Restores the audio settings to
factory default.
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