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Warning

WARNING

WARNING :To reducetheriskofelectric shock do notremovecoverorback.

No user-serviceable parts inside refer service to qualified service personnel.

Safety of operators has been taken into consideration at the design and manufacture

phase, but inappropriate operation may cause electric shock or fire. To prevent the product

from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and

maintenance of th product. Read the following safety instruction before starting the operation.

The User Manual uses the following symbols to ensure a safe operation and prevent

any damage to operators or properties:

THiS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT HiGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT

iNSiDE. IT IS DANGEROUS TO MAKE ANY KiND OF CONTACT

WITH ANY INSIDE PART OF THIS PRODUCT,

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE iNSTRUCTiONS IN THE

THIS SYMBOL iNDiCATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE,

--I FCC STATEMENT t

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 Rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, use 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 with 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 encourage 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.

This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

FCC CAUTION:

To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite

cores must be used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment; and maintain

at least 40cm spacing to other peripheral device.

CANADIAN NOTICE:

This Class B digital apparatus compiles with Canadian ICES-003.

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SafetyInstructions

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1)Save these Instructions ---the safety and operating instructions should be retained forfuture reference.

2)All warning on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be followed.

3)Cleaning --- Unplug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners oraerosol cleaners. Use onlydry cloth for cleaning.

4)Attachments ---do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

5)Water and moisture-- do not placethis product near water, forexample, neara bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundrytub, in a wet basement, or near a

swimming pool.

6)Accessories ---do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table. Use onlywith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommend bythe

manufacture, or sold with the unit.

7)Ventilation---Slots and openings in the cabinets and the back or bottom are provided forventilation. These openings must not be blocked. In a built in installation such a bookcase or rack do not install product unless properventilation is provided.

8)Power Source-==this TVshould be operated onlyfrom thetype of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your

home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orgrounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one widerthan the other. Agrounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade orthe third prong are provided foryour safety. Ifthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on theAC cord power plug is securely connected.

10)Power cord protection ---Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likelyto bewalked on or pinched by items placed upon or againstthem. Pay

particular attention to cords or plugs, convenience receptacle, and the point where

they exit from the appliance.

11)Lighting precaution ---for added protection for this product during a lighting

storm orwhen it is left unattended for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the

product dueto lighting and powerline surges.

12)Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may

touch dangerous voltage point or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Avoid spilling liquid of any kind on the product.

13)Servicing ---do not attemptto service the product by yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to authorized service personnel.

14)Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel underthe following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

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SafetyInstructions

b.lfliquid has been spilled, or objects have been fallen into the unit. c.lfthe unit has been exposed to rain orwater. d.lfthe unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as

improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work bya qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal

operation.

e.lfthe unit has been dropped ordamaged in any way. f.When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance; this indicates a need

for service.

15)Heat--- The product should be situated away heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (Including amplifiers) that product heat.

16)Overloading---Do not overload wall outlets and extension cord as this can result

in a risk offire orelectric shock.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTI S

Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your product. Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on label in back of the unit.

Model number

serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

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Contents

Introduction

Warning ............................................ 2

Safety I nst ruc tic ns ............................... 3

Introduction

Con tro Is ............................................. 6

Connection Options .................................. 7

Universal Remote Controller ........................... 8

Installation

Accessories ........................................ 9

Install the speaken ................................................. 10

Install the stand ..................................................... 11

Antenna Connection ........................................ 12

VCR Connection ....................................... 13

External A/VSource Setup ................................ 14

DVD Connection ........................................ 14

DTV Connection ..................................................... 15

Digital Audio Output .................................. 15

PC Connection ....................................... 16

Monitor Out Setup .................................... 17

HDMI ................................................ 18

Cable sample ......................................................... 19

Connecting Headphones ........................... 20

Pow er so urc e ......................................... 20

Operation

Switching On/Off the TVset ......................... 21

Choose the MenuLanguage ................................ 21

Choose the inputsource ......................................... 21

Channel Menu

Automatic Scan ............................................ 22

Man ual S can ......................................... 23

Fine tune ................................................................ 23

Edit Program ......................................... 24

Select the desired program ................................ 25

Select the desired sound ................................... 25

Mute ................................................................. 25

Video Menu

How to select picture modes ..................................... 26

How to customizeyour own picturestatus ................. 26

Aspect Ratio Control .............................. 27

Audio Menu

How to selectaudio modes ...................................... 28

How to customizeyour own audiostatus .................. 28

SAP Broadcasts Setup ............................................ 29

Timer Menu

Date/Time setting ................................................... 30

Timer on setting ...................................................... 30

Timer offsetting ...................................................... 30

Sleep Timersetting ................................................. 3t

Time zone setting ................................................... 31

Daylight Saving setting ........................................... 31

Function Menu

Closed Captions ..................................................... 32

CC mode ............................................................... 32

NTSC Caption ........................................................ 32

DTV Caption .......................................................... 32

DTV Caption Style .................................................. 33

OSD Timeout ......................................................... 33

Blue screen ........................................................... 33

OSD transparency .................................................. 33

Adjust Menu

Screen Setup forPC mode ...................................... 34

Lock Menu

Parental Control ratingand categories ....................... 35

Others Functions

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ..................... 38

Brief Info ........................................... 39

Quick program view ................................................. 39

Veiwing Picture-in- Picture ..................................... 40

Setting up yourremote control ................................. 41

Remote Control Codes ............................................ 43

Maintenance .................................... 47

Product Specifications ......................... 48

Troubleshooting ............................... 49

Warranty ............................................................... 50

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D I G i T A L unpublished works.

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-This is a simplified representation of front panel.

-Here shown may be somewhat differentfrom yourTV.

Front panel controls

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1.EXIT= clears all on-screen displays and

returns toTV viewing from any menu.

2.INPUT: all input sourcedisplay and OK confirm.

3.CH(+/-)= Program plus and minus, menu options

4.VOL(+/-)= Volume increase and decrease, menu reset and entry

5.MENU: Menu display

6.0 (POWER):Poweronoroff button.

7. Remote control signal receive window.

8.Remotelndicator: In redwhenstandby mode, in blue when display.

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1.VIDEO input

2.L-AUDIO-R= left and rightaudio input.

3. EXIT: clears allon-screen displays andreturns to TV viewing from any menu.

4. INPUT: Source inputselect.

5.CH-/CH+: Program plus and minus,menu options.

6. VOL-/VOL+:Volume increase and decrease, menu reset and entry

7.MENU: Menu display

8.Power: Poweronoroff button.

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Connection Options

Back panel controls

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Digital Audio Output Connect digital audio

from various typesof S-Video Input

Audio input equipment. Note: In out from

for linking PCaudio standby mode, an S-VIDEO

output terminals, these ports willnot device to the S-VIDEO

PC VIDEO Input Earphone jack:

Connect the monitor HDMI/DVI Earphone audio

output connector from DVl(Video) WDEO Input AUDIO/WDEO a PC to the jack signal to Connects the video output

DVD/DTV lnput Optical Audio Output signal from a

(Component) video device.

Connect a component DVl Audio Input video/audio device to Connect the audio out from AUDIO Input

these jacks, the external device, used connect to hear

work. input.

connect a output terminal.

HDMI/DVI.

while using a DVI to HDMI stereo sound freman connector, external device.

Connect S-Video

Antenna Input Connect cable or

antenna signals to the TV, either directly or through your

cable box.

Introduction

AUDIO output

This TV operates on AC power.

The voltage is indicated on the

Specifications page. Never attempt

to operate the TV on DC power

Power Cord Socket

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to operate the TV on DC power Audio input

for linking PC audio

output terminals.

PC VIDEO Input ejack: Connect the monitor HDMUDVI

output connector from DVl(Video) output terminal. a PC to the jack signal to WDEO Input AUDIO/WDEO

DVD/DTVlnput HDMUDVI. Connects the video output

(Component) Optical Audio Output signal from a

Connect a component DWAudio Input video device. video/audio device to Connect the audio out from AUDIO Input these jacks, the external device, used connect to hear

Digital Audio Output Connect digital audio

from various typesof S-Video Input

equipment. Note: In Connect SVideo

standby mode, out from these ports willnot an S-VIDEO work. device to the S-VIDEO

connect a Earphone audio

while using a DVI to HDMI stereo sound froman connector, external device.

input.

Antenna Input Connect cable or

antenna signals to the TV, either directly

or through your cable box.

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U.iversa| Remote

- The remote controller cannot be operated unless the batteries are properly loaded.

- When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.

Introduction

Function introductie#

POWER

TurnsyourTVoranyother programmed

equipment on oroff, dependingon mode.

CH.LIST

Open the

[] PIP:Selects PIP, PBP andmain Window

[] SWAP:In PIP andPBP mode, swapthe

[] AUDIO SWAP: In PIP and PBP mode,

swap the audioof main and sub window;

[] PIP position: Toselect sub picture

Brings upthemain menu tothe screen.

Clears all on-screen display

returns toTV viewingfrom any menu.

PiP function buttons

main and sub window;

position for PIP

P.MODE

Selects the pictureappropriate

for the pregram'scharacter.

CC(c!osed caption)

Select a closedcaption:

CC MUTE, CCON, CC OFR

GUIDE

Shows program

EXIT

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system modes inwhich the remotecontro] can beused. When the desireddevice is selected,the corresponding

LED lights on 5seconds.

FAVORITE

_enthe favorite channel list. Select the subchannel

repeatedly toseJect one of the

AUDIO.LIST Open the audio channettist.

VCR/DVD Functions Control some videocassette recorders orDVD players.

Rewind / Fast

_41/IM_ backward/Forward

[] Stop

MI Play/Pause

O REC

Selects the sound appropriate for theprogram's character.

FREEZE Freezes the currently-viewed picture, but audio continues.

Press FREEZE buttonagain to resumethe normal picture.

show the input sourcemode.

When you watchthe TV, press thekey, theinformation displays on bottomof the screen.

THUMBSTICK

(UplDownlLeftlRightlOK) Aflows you tonavigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settingsto your preference.

button

Displays the Sleep Timer option.

Switches the soundon or off

(Aspect Ratio Control)

Changes the asl

It is notavailable under PIPmode.

It is available under PBP mode.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Increases/decreases the sound level.

Numeric

press to changethe channel.

- butte

Press to selectadditional channels

(digital and analog)

being broadcast bythe same station.

For example, tosetect channel

"54-3", press "54", then press "-"and "3".

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MUTE

ARC

LIGHT Press the tightbutton, white LED wilt be ON,release

this key,white LED willbe OFF.

SAP

__ Setects MTS sound: Mone, Stereo and SAP inAnaleg

mode. Change the audio language inDTV mode.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects available channels

Q.VIEW

Switch the currentchannet to thelast channet you have viewed, or switch the ether source to TV.

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Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma dispmay, if an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product,

Accessories

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Alkaline battery(AAA)X 2

M4X12Screwsx8 M5X16Screwsx4

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Speaker unit(X2)

Connection cord

ST4X16 Screw(x4)

Brace pole x2

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Power came

Alkaline battery(AAA)X2

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Installation

1 Face the PDPscreen upside downon a clean blanket or abracket and payattention not toindent the casing. (See figure),

lay the twospeaker aside ofthe PDP.

2 Insert the pothookto the faucetof the PDPscreen . 3 Fix the speakerto the PDPwith the screws4-ST 4X16.

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2 Before turning on the PDP,ensure you have connected the line between the speakerand thePDP.

Connect the speakerto the speakerterminal of plasmascreen:

Press the speakerterminal and insertthe connecting cableinto the terminalslot. Release the speakerterminal and ensurethat the whiteconnecting cable isinserted in theterminal slot marked red and blackconnecting

cable is inserted in the blackterminal slot, andthat anode andcathode poles arecorrectly connected. (SeeFigure)

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The left speaker The right speaker

Insert the supporting bracket with 8 M4x12 screws to the installation holes on the bottom of the soleplate. Fasten the Supporting bracket and theSoleplate as shown in figure.

Face the PDPscreen upside down on a clean blanket or the bracket and payattention not to indent the casing.

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Lay down thestand and putit to responding position of thePDP screen ,and make surethe brace poletowards the holeof the PDP.

Fix2PDPbrace pole tothe PDP on thebackof the plasmadisplaywith4M5X16screws.

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In st a IJat io n !n s tr uc t io n s

- TheTV can be installed invarious ways suchas on awall, or ona desktop etc.

- TheTV isdesigned to bemounted horizontally.

GROUNDING

Ensure that you connect the earthground wire toprevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician installa separatecircuit breaker. Do not tryto ground theunit by connecting it to telephonewires, lightening rods,or gas pipes.

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Antenna Connection

Generally speaking, to enjoyaclearerpicture, werecommendthatyouusea CATV system or an

outdoor antenna .In different places, the suitable antenna type and position are different.

Installation

VHF Antenna UHF Antenna

Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket)

Wall Antenna Socket

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

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Turn eloekwisete tighten.

Single-family Dwellings/Houses (Connect to wall jack for outdoorantenna)

Outdoor Antenna

VHF UHF

Bronze Wire

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Bronze Wire

Be careful notto bend thebronze wire when connecting the antenna.

[] To improve the picture quality ina poor signal area, please purchase asignal amplifier and install properly. [] Iftheantennaneedsto besplitfor twoTV's, installa "2- Way Signal Splitter" in the connections. [] If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer

for assistance.

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Ex t e r. a | Eq u ip m e. t C o .. e c t io. s

NOTE: All cables shown are not included with theTV.

C h 0 0 Se You r C o n n e c t io n

There are severalways to connectyour television, dependingon the componentsyou want toconnect and thequalityofthesignalyouwanttoachieve. Thefollowingareexamplesofsomewaystoconnect

yourTV. Choosetheconnectionwhichisbestforyou.

VC R corm ec_i,on

- To avoid picture noise (interference), leavean adequate distance between the VCRand TV

Connection Option 1 Set VCR outputswitch to channel3 or 4and

then tunetheTVtothesamechannelnumber.

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Connection Option 2

1. connect theaudio and videocables from the

VCR's output jacks to theTV input jacks, as

shown in thefigure. When connecting theTV toVCR, match the

jack colors (Video = yellow, AudioLeft = white,

and AudioRight = red). If you connectan S-VIDEO outputfrom VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture qualityis improved; compared toconnecting a regular

VCR to theVideo input.

2. Insert avideo tape intothe VCR and press

PLAYon the VCR.(Refer to theVCR owner's manual.)

3. Select theinput source with using the

INPUT button on theremote control, and then pressA/Vbuttontoselectthesource,

press the_'button to confirm.

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Exter a|Equipme {Con ections

Exter.a| AIV Source Setup

How to connect

Connect the audioand video cablesfrom the externalequipment's output jacks tothe TVinput jacks, asshown in the figure. When connecting theTV toexternal equipment, matchthe jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio

Right = red).

How to use

1. Selecttheinputsourcewithusing the INPUTbuttonon

the remote control.

2. Press rheA/V button to selectthe desired source.

3. Presstheok button toconfirm

2. Operate thecorresponding external equipment.

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Camcorder

Video Game Set

DVD connection

How to connect

1. Connect theDVD video outputs(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)to theY, Pb, PrjacksontheTVand connect theDVD audio outputsto the YPbPr Audio IN jacks on the TV, as shown in the figure.

2. If yourDVD only hasan S-VIDEO outputjack, connect this to the S-VIDEOinput on theTV, as shown inthe figure.

NOTE: If your DVD player does nothave component video

output, use S-Video.

How to use

1.Turnon theDVDplayer, insertaDVD.

2. Use the INPUT button on the remote control to selectYPbPr mode.

3. PressPlaybuttononexternalequipmentfor programplay.

4. Refer tothe DVD player'smanual for operatinginstructions.

[] Component Input ports

To get better picturequality, connect a DVD player to thecomponent input ports asshown below.

Component ports on the TV

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DVD

Video output ports on DVD player

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OW connection

- ThisTV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cablesignals without anexternal digital set-topbox. However, if you doreceive Digital signals from adigital set-top boxor other digitalexternal device, referto the figureas shown below.

- ThisTV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for Digital Contents (480p,720p,1080i).

How to CORReCt

Use the TV's (Y, PB, PR) , VGAor HDMI

jack for videoconnections, depending on

your set-top boxconnector. Then, make the corresponding audioconnections.

How to use

1. Turnon the digitalset-top box. (Referto the owner's manual for thedigital set-top box,)

2. Use INPUTon the remotecontrol to select YPbPr, VGA,or HDMI source.

Signal YPbPr HDMI/DVI 480i Yes Yes

480p Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes

1080i Yes Yes

Digital Audio Output

Send theTV's audio toexternal audio equipment(stereo system) via the DigitalAudio Output (Optical)port.

How to CORRect

1. Connect oneend of anoptical cable tothe TVDigital Audio (Optical) Output port.

2. Connect theother end ofthe optical cableto the digitalaudio (optical) input on theaudio equipment,

See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation.

Note: When connecting with external audio equipments, such as amplifers or speakers, please turn the TV speakers off.

Caution: Do notlook into theoptical output port,

Looking at thelaser beam maydamage

_ your vision.

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Installation

PC connection

Howtoconnect

1.To get thebest picture quality, adjust thePC graphics cardto (1024x768).

2. UsetheTV's PCor DVI (DigitalVisuallnterface)AudiolN port forvideo connections, dependingon your PCconnector.

[] If the graphiccard on thePC does notoutput analog anddigital RGB simultaneously, connect onlyone of eitherVGAIN or DVI INto display the PCon theTV.

_Ifthegraphiccard_nthePCd_es_utputanaloganddigita_RGBsimultaneously,settheTvt_eithervGA_rDV_ (theothermodeis setto Plugand Play automaticallyby theTV.)

3. Then, make the correspondingaudioconnection. Ifusing a soundcard, adjust thePCsound asrequired.

Howtouse

1 .Turnon the PCand theTV.

2. Turnon the displayby pressingthePOWER button onthe TV'sremotecontrol.

3. UselNPUTonthe remotecontrolto selectVGAorHDMI source.

4. Checktheimage on yourTV.There maybe noise associatedwiththe resolution,vertical pattern,contrastor brightnessinPC mode.

If noise ispresent, change thePC mode toanother resolution, changethe refresh rateto another rateor adjust thebrightness and contrast on themenu until thepicture is clear. If therefresh rate ofthe PC graphiccard can notbe changed, changethe PC graphic

card or consultthe manufacturerofthe PC graphiccard.

NOTES:

1 Use a DVIcable, 2 Avoid keeping afixed image onthe TV'sscreen for along period oftime. Thefixed image maybecome permanentlyimprintedon the

screen. 3The synchronization inputform for Horizontaland Verticalfrequenciesis separate.

Resolution

Frame

Mode Resolution frequency

VGA 640*480 60HZ

SVGA ' 800*600 60Hz/75Hz

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, 60Hz

XGA I i024"768 75HZ

' ' 85Hz

(HZ)

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