Emerson LC391EM3 Owner's Manual

EMERSONANDTHE G-CLEF LOGOARE REGISTEREDTRADEMARKS OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A.

50”LCDTV

39”LCDTV

LC501EM3

LC391EM3

EN	Owner's Manual
ES	Manual del Propietario
FR	Manuel du Propriétaire

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Contents

1	Notice	5
2	Important	6
	Positioning theTV	6
	Regulatory notices	6
	Environmental care	6
3	Get started	7
	Features	7
	Supplied accessories	7
	Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual	7
	Stand assembly	8
	Attaching the base	8
	Mounting the unit on your furniture	8
	Managing cables	9
	Installing the remote control batteries	9
	Remote control	10
	Control panel	11
	Terminals	11
	Connecting the antenna or the cable	12
	Plugging in the AC power cord	12
	Initial setup	13
4	Use yourTV	14
	Switching on yourTV and putting it in standby mode	14
	Adjusting volume	14
	Switching channels	14
	Watching channels from an external device	15
	Using auto mode	15
	Sleep timer	15
	Freeze mode	15
	Switching audio mode	16
	Changing picture format	16
	TV screen information	17
5	Use more of yourTV	18
	Displaying the main menu	18
	Picture	19
	Sound	20
	Setup	20
	Autoprogram	20
	Channel list	21
	Add channels	21
	Antenna confirmation	21
	Features	22
	Caption settings	22
	Child and ratings lock	23
	PC settings	25
	fun-Link (HDMI CEC)	26
	Setting your location to home	27
	E-sticker	27
	Language	27
	USB	28

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6	Upgrade yourTV software	29
	Checking your current software version	29
	Upgrading the software	29
7	Connecting devices	30
	Selecting your connection quality	30
	Connecting your devices	30
8	Useful tips	33
	FAQ	33
	Troubleshooting	33
9	Information	35
	Glossary	35
	Maintenance	35
10Specifications		36
11Warranty		37

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Registering your model with Emerson makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once or visit at www.emersonaudiovideo.com to ensure:

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Registering your product guarantees that you'll receive all of the privileges to which you're entitled,including special money-saving offers.

Know these safety symbols

CAUTION

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOTOPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The caution marking is located on the rear or bottom of the cabinet.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle,is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage”within the apparatus’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the apparatus.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,such as vases,shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,match wide blade of plug to wide slot,fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc électriques,introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Visit ourWorldWideWeb Site at www.emersonaudiovideo.com

www. org/safety

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Important Safety Instructions

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

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 groundingtype 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 are 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 the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart,stand,tripod,bracket,or

table specified by the manufacturer,or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used,use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally,or has been dropped.

Note to the 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 proper grounding and,in particular,specifiies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example ofAntenna Grounding as per NEC − National Electric Code

	GROUND CLAMP	ANTENNA LEAD INWIRE
		ANTENNA DISCHARGE
		UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
		GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
	ELECTRIC SERVICE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	EQUIPMENT
		(NECART 250,PART H)

	Wall Mount Bracket Kit			Funai is not liable for these types of accidents or injury noted below.
	Brand: SANUS	Model #	Screw dimension	• Install theWall Mount Bracket on a sturdy vertical wall.
				• If installed onto a ceiling or slanted wall,theTV andWall Mount
	LC501EM3	F55	M6 x 0.787”(20mm)	Bracket may fall which could result in a severe injury.
				• Do not use screws that are longer or shorter than their specified
				length.If screws too long are used this may cause mechanical or
	LC391EM3	SAN25b	M4 x 0.472”(12mm)	electrical damage inside theTV set.If screws too short are used
				this may cause theTV set to fall.
				• Do not fasten the screws by excessive force.This may damage
	• The recommendedWall Mount Bracket Kit (sold separately)			the product or cause the product to fall,leading to an injury.
	allows the mounting of theTV on the wall.			• For safety reasons use 2 people to mount theTV onto aWall
	• For detailed information on installing the wall mount,refer to the			Mounting Bracket.
	Wall Mount Instruction Book.			• Do not mount theTV onto theWall Mounting Bracket while
	• Funai is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury			yourTV is plugged in orTurned On.It may result in an electrical
	to yourself or others if you elect to install theTVWall Mount			shock injury.
	Bracket or mount theTV onto the Bracket on your own.			When installing the unit on the wall,allow this much space.
	• TheWall Mount Bracket must be installed by experts.
				Top:	11.8 inches	(30cm)
				Left and right side:	5.9 inches	(15cm)
				Bottom:	3.9 inches	(10cm)

1 Notice

EMERSON and the G-CLEF logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Radio Corp.in the U.S.and Canada,used under license by Funai Electric Co.,Ltd.and Funai Corporation,Inc. 

Funai reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

The material in this Owner’s Manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system.If the product or its individual modules or procedures are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained.Funai warrants that the material itself does not infringe any United States patents.No further warranty is expressed or implied.

Funai cannot be held responsible neither for any errors in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document.Errors reported to Funai will be adapted and published on the Funai support website as soon as possible.

Pixel characteristics

This LCD product has a high number of color pixels.Although it has effective pixels of 99.999% or more,black dots or bright points of light (red,green or blue) may appear constantly on the screen.This is a structural property of the display (within common industry standards) and is not a malfunction.

Warranty

No components are user serviceable.Do not open or remove covers to the inside of the product.Repairs may only be done by Service Centers and official repair shops.Failure to do so shall void any warranty,stated or implied.

Any operation expressly prohibited in this Owner’s Manual,any adjustments or assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this Owner’s Manual shall void the warranty.

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name :	Emerson
Responsible Party :	FUNAI CORPORATION,Inc.
Model :	LC501EM3,LC391EM3
Address :	19900Van Ness Avenue,Torrance,CA
Telephone Number :	90501 U.S.A.
	1 866 309 8819

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Modifications

This apparatus may generate or use radio frequency energy.Changes or modifications to this apparatus may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the Owner’s Manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this apparatus if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI / EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canadian notice

This Class B Digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. StandardTelevision ReceivingApparatus,Canada BETS-7 / NTMR-7.

Copyright

All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

is a trademark of SRS Labs,Inc.SRS SOUND technology is incorporated under

license from SRS Labs,Inc.

SRS Sound delivers a rich and immersive surround sound experience.

Portions of this software are copyright ©The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org).

TheAmericanAcademy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age.

© 2012 Funai Electric Co.,Ltd.All rights reserved.

No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced,copied, transmitted,disseminated,transcribed,downloaded or stored in any storage medium,in any form or for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Funai.Furthermore,any unauthorized commercial distribution of this Owner’s Manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

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Positioning theTV

•Large screenTVs are heavy.2 people are required to carry and

handle a large screenTV.

• Make sure to hold the upper and bottom frames of the unit firmly as illustrated.

•Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.

•Do not install the unit in direct sunlight

or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration.

•Depending on the environment,the temperature of this unit may increase slightly.This is not a malfunction.

•Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.

•Do not place anything directly on top or bottom of the unit.

•Depending on your external devices,noise or disturbance of the picture and / or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close to them.In this case,please ensure enough space between the external devices and the unit.

•Do not insert the AC power cord into the power socket outlet before all the connections are made.

•Ensure that you always have easy access to the AC power cord or plug to disconnect theTV from the power.

•Before you move theTV,disconnect attached cables to prevent damage to connectors.

•Be sure to unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet before moving or carrying the unit.

Regulatory notices

Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning,pulling,standing or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death.

This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

Make sure to leave a space of 4 inches (10cm) or more around this apparatus.

Pressto turn the unit on and go into standby mode.

To completely turn Off the unit,you must unplug theAC power cord. Disconnect theAC plug to shut the unit off when trouble is found or not in use.TheAC plug shall remain readily available.

Never use a gas duster on thisTV.

The gas trapped inside of this unit may cause ignition and explosion.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,fire or the like.

WARNING: To prevent injury,this apparatus must be securely attached to the furniture / wall in accordance with the instructions.Tipping,shaking,or rocking the unit may cause injury / death.

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Environmental care

The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled.

Contact your local authorities for information about how to recycle the packaging.

For product recycling information,please visit - www.emersonaudiovideo.com

End of life directives

This LCDTV contains a lamp with Mercury,please dispose of according to all local,state and federal laws.

Emerson pays a lot of attention to produce environment-friendly products in green focal areas.Your newTV contains materials which can be recycled and reused.At the end of its life,specialized companies can dismantle the discardedTV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize the amount of materials to be disposed of.Please ensure you dispose of your oldTV according to local regulations.

Disposal of used batteries

The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium.Nevertheless,in many areas batteries may not be disposed of with your household waste.Please ensure you dispose of batteries according to local regulations.

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Features

•DTV / AnalogTV / CATV

You can use your remote control to select channels which are broadcast in Digital format and conventional Analog format.Also,cable subscribers can access their cableTV channels.

•Information display

You can display the title,contents (DTV only) and other information of the current program on theTV screen.

•Autoprogram

This unit automatically scans and memorizes channels available in your area, eliminating difficult setup procedures.

•Child lock

This feature allows you to block children’s access to inappropriate programs.

•Closed Caption decoder

Built-in Closed Caption decoder displays text for Closed Caption supported programs.

•MTS / SAP tuner

Audio can be selected from the remote control.

•Auto Standby

If there is no Input signal and no operation for 15 minutes,the unit will go into Standby mode automatically.

•Sleep timer

You can set the unit to go into Standby mode after a specific amount of time.

•Choices for on-screen language

Select your on-screen language: English,Spanish or French.

•Stereo sound function

•PLL frequency synthesized tuning

Provides free and easy channel selection and lets you tune directly to any channel using the number and decimal point“•”buttons on the remote control.

•Various adjustment for picture and sound

Customizes image quality suitable for your room and sets your sound preference.

•fun-Link via HDMI link

fun-Link allows your other HDMI link devices to be controlled by the HDMI cable connected to yourTV.

•HDMI Input

•HDMI-DVI Input

If your video device has DVI Output jack,use an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to connect the unit.

•ComponentVideo Input

•PC Input

•AV Input

•USB terminal

The picture (JPEG) and video (Motion JPEG) files stored on a USB Memory Stick can be played back on this unit.

•DigitalAudio Output

•HeadphoneAudio Output

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Supplied accessories

Owner’s Manual	Quick Start guide	Registration card
	Quick		IMPORTANT
	Start
Remote Control and	TV base and screws
batteries (AAA,1.5V x 2)	50 inchTVs
	39 inchTVs
AAA AAA	Screws packed with this unit:
	Model	Quantity	Size
Cable management tie	LC501EM3	8	M4 x 12
	LC391EM3	3	M4 x 20

AC power cord (50 inchTVs only)

Note

••If you lose the screws,please purchase the above-mentioned Phillips head screws at your local store.

••If you need to replace these accessories,please refer to the part name or No.with the illustrations and call our toll free customer support line found on the cover of this Owner’s Manual.

When using a universal remote control to operate this unit.

••Make sure the component code on your universal remote control is set to our brand. Refer to the instruction book accompanying your remote control for more details.

••We do not guarantee 100% interoperability with all universal remote controls.

Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual

The following is the description for the symbols used in this

Owner’s Manual.Description refers to:

DigitalTV operation

Analog/CableTV operation

•If neither symbol appears,the operation is applicable to both.

Stand assembly

(50 inchTVs only)

1

x 4

Attaching the base

You must attach the base to the unit to have it as a table top unit. Be sure the front and rear of the base match the proper direction. For large screenTVs,at least 2 people are required for these steps.

50 inchTVs

1 4

2

x 4

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39 inchTVs

11

2

1

2 2

x 3

Note

••Make sure to use a table which can support the weight of this unit and is larger than this unit.

••Make sure the table is in a stable location.

••When attaching the base,ensure that“FRONT”with“arrow”written on the bottom of the base is downward.If it’s not downward,the 2 hooks don’t fit into the base.

••When attaching the base,ensure that all screws are tightly fastened.If the base is not properly attached,it could cause the unit to fall,resulting in injuries as well as damage to the unit.

••To remove the base from this unit,unscrew the Phillips head screws in step 2. Be careful not to drop the base when you remove it.

Mounting the unit on your furniture

(39 inchTVs only)

Screw this unit on your furniture tightly using wood screw (not supplied) in the hole at the back of the base as shown.

•• Recommended screw dimension :3/16 x 3/4 inches (5.1 x 20 mm)

rear of this unit

screw hole

Note

••When you remove this unit make sure to unscrew the wood screw from yourWood Stand,Furniture and other wood item.

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Managing cables

Route your antenna cable and all other cables through the cable management tie at the back of theTV.

The holder helps keep your cables tidy and easily manageable.

1Attach the cable management tie as illustrated below.

2Pass cables through the cable management tie to avoid tangles.

Installing the remote control batteries

1

2

3

Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control.

Insert the 2 supplied batteries (AAA,1.5V).Be sure the + and − ends of the batteries line up with the markings inside the case.

Slide the cover back into position.

Note

•• Remove the batteries if not using the remote control for an extended period of time.

Remote control

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a  (POWER-ON / STANDBY-ON)

Press toTurn the unit On and go into Standby mode.To completely Turn Off the unit,you must unplug theAC power cord.

a	k	b AUTO MODE
		Cycles through preset picture and sound settings.
b	l	c FREEZE
c	m	Press to freeze screen image.
d		d 0 − 9 (NUMBER buttons)
		Press to select channels.

• (DOT) Press to shift the subchannel from the main channel.

					PREV.CH Press to return to the previously viewed channel.
					CH + / − Press to select channels.
				e SAP
e					Digital Mode (DTV)	:Press to select the Audio language.
f					Analog Mode (AnalogTV) :Press to select the Audio mode.
				f	VOL + / −

Press to adjust the volume.

	g	n	g	(MUTE)
	h			Press to turn the sound On and Off.
		o
	i		h	BACK
				Press to return to the previous menu operation.

		i OK
		Press to decide the command of setting when the main menu is
j		displayed.

j▲▼◄► (NAVIGATION buttons)

Press to move left / right / up / down through the items.

kSOURCE

Toggle to select the connected devices.

lSLEEP

Press to activate the sleep timer.

mFORMAT

Selects a picture format.

nINFO

Displays information about theTV channel or accessory device.

oMENU

Press to display the main menu.

Control panel

50 inchTVs a 3 4

2 e

gf

39 inchTVs

f g

ab c d e

Terminals

l

m

h
i	n
j
k	o

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aVOL ◄/►

Touch to adjust volume down (◄) / up (►) or to move left (◄) / right (►) when selecting menu items.

bCH ▲/▼

Touch to select channels or to move up (▲) / down (▼) when selecting menu items.

cMENU

Touch to display the main menu.

dSOURCE

Touch to select the connected devices.

e  (POWER-ON / STANDBY-ON)

Touch toTurn the unit On and go into Standby mode.

To completelyTurn Off the unit,you must unplug the AC power cord.

fPower On indicator

Lights up red when the unit is in Standby mode and flashes while the unit isTurning On.

gInfrared sensor

Receives IR signals from remote control.

hDigitalAudio Output jack

Digital Audio (S/PDIF) Output to home theaters and other Digital Audio systems.

iComponent (Y/Pb/Pr) / CompositeVideo (VIDEO) Input jacks for VIDEO

CompositeVideo Input (VIDEO) jack is shared jack with ComponentVideo Input (Y) jack.

jAnalogAudio (L/R) Input jacks

Connect Analog Audio signals from;

-HDMI-DVI / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal

-ComponentVideo / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal

-CompositeVideo / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal

-PC Connection / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal with Stereo mini 3.5mm plug Audio cable on PC

kHDMI Input jack(s)

Digital audio and video Input from high definition Digital devices such as Blu-ray disc players,cable boxes and satellite set-top boxes.

lPC Input jack

VGA cable connection for PC.

mUSB terminal

Data Input from USB Memory Stick only.

Do not connect any device to this terminal such as;Digital camera,keyboard,mouse,etc.

n75 ohm Cable / Antenna connection

Signal Input from an antenna,cable or satellite.

oHeadphoneAudio Output jack

Headphone 3.5mm stereo jack for personal listening.

Connecting the antenna or the cable

Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord.

If you connect to an antenna through RF cable

Any DTV programs that are broadcasted in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection.

cable

antenna	OUT
IN	RF cable

If you connect a set-top box through RF cable

If theTV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via a coaxial connection,set theTV to channel 3,4 or the channel specified by the service provider.

		RF cable
antenna		IN
		OUT
IN	RF cable	set-top box

If you connect a set-top box through HDMI

If theTV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via HDMI, make sure you select the correct Source by using SOURCE.

		RF cable
IN	OUT	IN
	HDMI cable	set-top box

If you connect a set-top box through ComponentVideo Input

If theTV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via ComponentVideo Input,make sure you select the correct Component Video Source by using SOURCE.

		RF cable
Audio (L/R) cables	OUT
		IN
IN
IN	OUT	set-top box
Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video cables

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Connecting a set-top box,Blu-ray disc / DVD recorder via composite connectors andAnalogAudio

Do not place your recorder too close to the screen because some recorders can be susceptible to signals.

OUTcable

RF cable

RF cable

IN

IN Audio(L/R) +Video cables

IN set-top box

OUT OUT

Audio (L/R) + Video cables

OUT IN

Blu-ray disc/DVD recorder

Note

••If you have any question about the DTV’s antenna,visit www.antennaweb.org for further information.

••Depending on your antenna system,you may need different types of combiners (mixers) or separators (splitters) for HDTV signal.The minimum RF bandpass on these devices is 2,000MHz or 2GHz.

••For your safety and to avoid damage to this unit,please unplug the RF coaxial cable from the antenna Input jack before moving the unit.

••If you did use an antenna to receive AnalogTV,it should also work for DTV reception. Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective than a set-top box or inside antenna.

••ToTurn On your reception source easily between antenna and cable,install an antenna selector.

••If you are not receiving a signal from your cable service,contact the Cable provider.

••Only the left loudspeaker reproduces sound for mono equipment.Use a mono to stereo adapter (not supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers.

Plugging in theAC power cord

Make sure that the AC power cord must be plugged to an AC outlet after all the necessary connections are made.

Caution

••Do not connect the AC power cord to a power supply outside the indicated voltage of this unit (AC 120V).

••Connecting the AC power cord to a power supply outside of this range may result in fire or electrical shocks.

Note

••Each time you plug in the AC power cord,no operations will be performed for a few seconds.This is not a malfunction.