GoVideo TW1730 User Manual
TW1730
User’s Guide
17" LCDTV
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
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.
This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside.
It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this product.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention
to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I),
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert
the plug.
Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is
an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or
in part may be in violation of these rights.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Always be careful when using your LCD TV. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other
injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and
maintaining your machine.
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your LCD TV.
• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the LCD TV and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Unplug the LCD TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions
can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
• Do not use the LCD TV where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath
tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.
• Do not place the LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table where it can fall. A falling LCD TV can cause serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the LCD TV. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer. Move the LCD TV and cart with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart
unsteady and likely to overturn.
•Provide ventilation for the LCD TV. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to
protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the LCD
TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you
place the LCD TV on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve
followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
•Operate your LCD TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company.
• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this LCD TV is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.
•Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or
pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
• Unplug the LCD TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a
lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
•Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from
touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.
• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage
points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the LCD TV.
•Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the LCD TV, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
provides information about proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Do not attempt to service the LCD TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit
- if the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water
- if the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
- if the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
- when the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance
• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the LCD TV to normal.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this LCD TV, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in a safe operating condition.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance
with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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FCC Information
Safety Instructions
User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement includes the following
warning:
NOTE: 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 receptions, 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
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/TV
technician for help.
User Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
You may find the booklet called How to Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful.
This booklet was prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission. It is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4 .
War ning
User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain
FCC compliance for the product.
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply
cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable
for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with
similar configuration. Before making the connection, make
sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet
is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of
the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds
the monitor voltage rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable
power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (parallel
blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL
Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA
configuration 6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap.
IC Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations
of ICES-003.
Cet appareil Numérique de classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlemont NMB-03 sur les équipements
produisant des interférences au Canada.
Notice de Conformité IC
Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement ICES-003 sur les équipements
produisant des interférences au Canada.
VCCI
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the
Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio
or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.
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Contents
Contents
Warning! Important Safety Instructions ....................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ....................................................................... 3
FCC Information .......................................................................................... 5
Using the Display Ergonomically ................................................................. 7
Using an LCD Mounting Arm....................................................................... 8
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................ 9
LCD TV Overview ........................................................................................10
Remote Control............................................................................................12
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas...........................................................14
Connecting a VCR or DVD Player...............................................................15
Connecting a DTV .......................................................................................17
Connecting an STB Receiver ......................................................................18
Connecting a CATV Receiver......................................................................19
Check Before Using ....................................................................................21
Watching TV ................................................................................................22
Memorizing Channels ..................................................................................24
If Picture Quality is Poor or Unstable ..........................................................28
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)...........................................................................29
Selecting the Picture Mode ........................................................................30
Manually Adjusting Picture Settings ............................................................31
Selecting the Sound Mode ..........................................................................32
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack .................................34
Changing the Screen Size...........................................................................35
Viewing Picture-in-Picture............................................................................36
Changing the PIP Window Channel ...........................................................38
Changing the Border Color of the PIP Window ..........................................40
Freezing the Picture ....................................................................................41
Setting the Clock .........................................................................................42
Setting the On/Off Timer..............................................................................43
Selecting the ON Timer Channel / Volume..................................................45
Setting the Sleep Timer...............................................................................46
BLUE SCREEN Function ............................................................................47
MELODY Function.......................................................................................48
RESET Function ..........................................................................................49
Viewing Closed Caption Information ...........................................................50
Using the V-Chip..........................................................................................52
Connecting to a PC .....................................................................................60
Configuring a PC .........................................................................................61
Adjusting the PC Picture Quality .................................................................62
Adjusting the Picture Position......................................................................64
PC RESET Function....................................................................................66
Auto Set.......................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................68
Specifications...............................................................................................70
Appendix......................................................................................................71
Limited Warranty..........................................................................................72
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Using the Display Ergonomically
● When Using as a Computer Display
• Adjust the LCD screen so that it faces slightly downward from your eyes, and maintain a distance of at
least 15 inches from your eyes to the panel.
• Adjust the illumination as well as the brightness and contrast of the LCD screen so that light reflection is
minimized (300~1000 lux illumination is comfortable for your eyes).
• Recommended computer use time is 6 hours per day or less. Also, taking a break of 10~15 minutes per
hour is recommended.
Keep a consistent distance between your eyes and the key items in your work area (screen, document, keyboard, etc.).
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Using an LCD Mounting Arm
Mounting Arm Requirements
You can use a variety of wall mount arms with your LCD TV. However, they must meet the following requirements:
● Must comply with VESA Mount Interface 75mm standard.
● Must be able to sustain the weight of the LCD TV.
● Refer to the installation manual supplied with the arm for proper setup.
Mounting Arm Installation
1. Remove all cables connected to the LCD TV.
2. Lay the LCD TV face down on a flat surface with a cushion or some type of soft material to protect
the screen.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the screws attached to the stand.
4. Follow the directions for your mounting bracket.
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Care and Maintenance
Maintenance of the Exterior Cabinet
● Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might
damage the surface of the unit.
● Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products
in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They may leave marks on the surface.
Maintenance of the LCD Screen
● To clean the LCD screen, wipe the surface of the panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaner
except those specifically designed for LCD screens.
Best Distance for TV Viewing
● As a rule of thumb, watch TV from a distance of about 5~7 times the screen size to prevent eye strain, in
this case about 7-10 feet.
For Optimal Use
● Since the surface of the screen is fragile, do not scratch or bump it with any hard object (e.g., any object
harder than an HB pencil).
● Do not clean the surface with water.
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LCD TV Overview
Before Using the TV
Front View
1 MENU : Brings up the on-screen menu.
2 VOLUME : Increases or decreases the volume. Also use to select the “Return/Menu” item in the on-
screen menu.
3 Standby Light : Lights when unit is in Standby mode.
4 Remote Control Sensor : Point the remote here to control the TV.
5 CHANNEL : Changes channels. Also use to “Move/Adjust” items in the on-screen menu.
6 TV/VIDEO : Selects an external device connected to the TV.
7 POWER : Turns on the TV.
List of Parts
Please make sure the following parts are included with your LCD TV.
Remote Control & Batteries
(1.5V AAA)
AC Adapter RF Connection Cable Power Cord
Audio/Video Connection Cables User’s Guide
17"LCD TV
TW1730
User's Guide
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Before Using the TV
Rear Panel Jacks
1 POWER INPUT CONNECTOR: Connect ONLY to the AC adapter supplied with this product.
2 PC VIDEO INPUT JACK: Connect to a PC monitor output.
3 PC AUDIO INPUT JACK: Connect to a PC audio output.
4 COMPONENT/HD VIDEO (Y, Pb, Pr) INPUT JACKS: Connect to a DVD player or a DTV receiver.
5 COMPONENT/HD AUDIO INPUT JACKS: Connect to a DVD player or a DTV receiver.
6 PHONES JACK: Connect to headphones. When you are listening with headphones, the sound
from the speakers is muted.
7 S-VIDEO INPUT JACK: Connect to a DVD player or other component with an S-VIDEO jack
for better picture quality.
8 LINE (VIDEO/AUDIO) INPUT JACK: Connect to a VCR, DVD player or camcorder.
9 ANTENNA INPUT JACK: Connect to an antenna or cable TV jack.
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Remote Control
Before Using the TV
1 POWER: Turns the TV on and off.
2 MUTE: Temporarily mutes the sound.
3 LINE: Displays the Composite or S-Video
Input.
4 PC: Displays the PC Input.
5 COMPONENT: Displays the Component Video
Input.
6 NUMBER BUTTONS : Selects channels directly on the TV.
7 100: Selects channels 100 or higher.
For example, to select channel 121,
press “100,” then press “2”, “1.”
8 LAST CH.: Moves to the previous channel.
9 MENU: Displays the OSD menu.
10 VIDEO: Configures various video settings.
11 AUDIO: Configures various audio settings.
12 VOLUME (-/+): Increases or decreases the volume.
13 TV CH+/-: Changes channels.
14 ASPECT: Adjusts the picture size.
15 EXIT: Cancels the current configuration.
16 FREEZE: Freezes a moving picture on the
screen.
17 SOURCE: Selects the signal source for the
PIP window.
18 SOUND: Changes the audio signal source
between the main screen and the
PIP window.
19 SWAP: Changes the video signal source
between the main screen and the
PIP window.
20 POSITION: Selects the location of the PIP
window.
21 PIP CH+/-: Selects the channel of the PIP
window.
22 ON/OFF(PIP): Turns PIP on or off.
23 CAPTION: Turns the Closed Captions display
on or off.
24 MTS/SAP: Selects stereo, mono or Secondary
Audio Program (SAP broadcast).
25 SLEEP: Selects a preset time interval for
automatic shutoff.
26 DISPLAY: Displays the current channel and
the audio-video settings.
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Before Using the TV
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
The remote control does not work properly!
Slide off the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
Install two AAA size
batteries according
to the correct polarity.
Close the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
Are the polarities (+ and –) of the
batteries aligned correctly?
Are the batteries dead?
Is the power cord plugged in properly
or is there a power failure?
Is fluorescent lighting or a neon sign
near the unit?
Using the Remote Control
The remote control works properly in the following range: 20~30 feet from the TV, 10 feet to the left
or right of the TV, and within 30 degrees from the remote control sensor of the TV.
Check!
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Connecting the TV Antenna
Before Using the TV
If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV.
Connect the TV antenna cable...
Connection Procedures
...to the ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back panel of the TV.
Antenna Cable
L - AUDIO - RPHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO
L - AUDIO - RS-VIDEO VIDEO
To TV ANT
LINE INPUT
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Player
Connections
Connecting the Video/S-Video and Audio Jack
Do not connect the Video cable and the S-Video cable at the same time.
You should connect only one cable at a time.
Connection Procedures
Connect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR.
Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jack of the TV and the video/audio output jack of your VCR or DVD
with the video/audio cables (connect the cables to the terminals of the same color).
• You can use the S-Video cable to connect a VCR or a DVD player for better video quality.
• If your VCR does not support stereo sound, connect the mono audio out jack to the AUDIO
INPUT (left) jack.
To watch a video with a VCR (A/V Connection)
Turn the TV on, and select ‘VIDEO’ using the
LINE button on the remote control.
• If you have connected an S-Video cable,
select ‘S-VIDEO’.
Turn the VCR on, insert the tape, and press the
Play button.
VIDEO
VCR or DVD Player
Video Cable
Audio Cable
or
S-Video Cable
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Connections
Connecting the Antenna Input Jack
To TV ANT
Channel
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L - AUDIO - R
ANTENNA INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO
LINE INPUT
Connection Procedures
VCR
RF Cable
Connect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna
terminal on the TV.
To watch a video with a VCR (RF Connection)
Set the channel select switch on the back of
the VCR to 3 or 4.
Change the TV channel to 3 or 4 according to
your selection of the channel select switch.
Turn the VCR on, insert the tape and press the
Play button.
TV 3
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Connecting a DTV Receiver
Connections
Connection Procedures
Y Pb Pr L - AUDIO - R
COMPONENT/HD INPUT
Y Pb Pr
L
-
AUDIO - R
ANT
Connect the COMPONENT/HD INPUT jack on the TV and the component video output jack of your
DTV receiver with the component video connectors (Y, Pb, and Pr).
Connect the left and right COMPONENT/HD AUDIO INPUT jacks of the TV to the component audio
output jack of the DTV receiver using the audio cables.
To watch DTV
DTV Receiver
Turn the TV on and select ‘DTV’ using the
COMPONENT button on the remote control.
Turn the DTV receiver on and select the desired
channel.
DTV
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Connecting an STB Receiver
Connections
Connection Procedures
L - AUDIO - RPHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO
LINE INPUT
L - AUDIO - RS-VIDEO VIDEO
To TV ANT
Connect your STB receiver antenna cable to the antenna signal input jack on the STB receiver tuner.
Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jack of the TV and the video/audio output jack of the STB receiver
with the video/audio cables.
To watch the STB Receiver
STB Receiver
Turn the TV on and select ‘VIDEO’ using the LINE
button on the remote control.
Turn the STB receiver on and select the desired
channel using the remote control of the STB receiver.
VIDEO
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Connecting a CATV Receiver
Connections
L - AUDIO - RPHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO
LINE INPUT
L - AUDIO - RVIDEO
To TV
ANT
Connection Procedures
Connect the cable TV antenna cable to the antenna input jack of the cable TV receiver.
Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jack of the TV and the video/audio output jack of the cable TV
receiver using the video/audio cables (connect the cables to the terminals of the same color).
To watch Cable TV (A/V Connection)
CATV Receiver
Turn the TV on, and select 'VIDEO' using the LINE
button on the remote control.
Turn the cable TV receiver on and select the desired
channel using the remote control of the receiver.
VIDEO
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Connections
Connecting the Antenna Input Jack
Channel
34
L - AUDIO - R
ANTENNA INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO
LINE INPUT
L - AUDIO - RVIDEO
To TV
ANT
Connection Procedures
Connect the cable TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back of the cable TV receiver.
Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA INPUT jack of the TV and the antenna output jack
of the cable TV receiver.
To watch Cable TV (RF Connection)
CATV Receiver
Set the channel select switch on the back of the cable
TV receiver to 3 or 4.
Turn the TV on and change the TV channel to 3 or 4
according to the selection of the channel select switch.
Turn the cable TV receiver on and select the
desired channel using the remote control of the
cable TV receiver.
TV 3
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Check Before Using
Procedures for Using the TV
Please go through the following check list before using the TV.
Is the antenna cable connected properly?
Are the remote control batteries installed properly?
Have the channels been memorized? Refer to page 24.
Are all external devices connected properly?
Is the AC adapter connected properly?
● When you connect the adapter to the unit, turn the power switch on the front
panel to “off”, and then connect the adapter cable.
● When not using the adapter for a long period of time, separate the AC adapter from
both the LCD TV and the wall outlet.
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Watching TV
Procedures for Using the TV
Turning the TV On and Off
Rotate the power switch on the front panel downward to turn on the unit.
● When you turn the power ON, the screen appears and the
POWER/STANDBY light is turned off.
● When you turn the power OFF, the screen goes blank, and the
POWER/STANDBY light turns on.
Selecting the Menu Language
● Press the MENU button.
The OSD MENU is displayed.
Select FUNCTION SETUP using the
TV CH+/- buttons and then press the
VOL+ button.
Select LANGUAGE using the
TV CH+/- buttons and then press the
VOL+ button.
Select the desired menu language
using the TV CH+/- buttons.
● Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.
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