Haier HLC26R1, HLC32R1, HL32R1, HLC32R1a Owner's Manual

Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference.

TFT-LCD TV/DVD Combo

OWNER S MANUAL'

MODEL :S

HLC32R1 HLC26R1

2 TV LCD-TFT

Warning

RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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

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 appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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 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 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.

15)The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16)The mains plug or appliance inlet is used as the disconnect device, remain it readily operable during the apparatus normal use.

Class I apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Class I apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

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Safety Instructions

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 will not occur in 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.

(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 LCD 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.

FCC STATEMENT

Energy Star compliant By being Energy Star compliant you are assured that your Haier model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the 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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Safety Instructions

Introduction

Owner s Manual 5

Contents

War ni ng . . . . . . . . .. .. ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........

Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........

Remote control . ............ . . . . . . . . .........

Installation

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........

Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . ..........................

Connecting a VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........

External A/V Source Setup . . . . .. . . . . ..................

Connecting a DVD player . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting a DTV(digital TV) ..............................

Connecting digital audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

HDMI and DVI input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cable sample......................................................

Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....

Power source................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the table stand and installing a wall mount bracket

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Operation

Switching On/Off the TV set . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ....

Choose the Menu Language . . . . ..... ....................

Choose the input source......................................

Channel Menu

Channel Scan............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Channel Skip....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Video Menu

How to select picture mode..................................

How to customize your own picture status .............

Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Audio Menu

How to select audio mode....................................

How to customize your own audio status ...............

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

Function Menu

Menu Language...................................................

OSD Timeout.......................................................

OSD Transparency...............................................

Screen Mode.......................................................

Blue Screen.........................................................

DPMS.................................................................

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

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

Sleep Timer setting..............................................

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

Lock Menu

Parental Control rating and categories...................

Lock setup...........................................................

Other Functions

Brief Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............

Using the Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............

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

CC (Closed Caption Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. .

USB Input............................................................

DVD Operation

Basic Playback....................................................

Advanced Playback..............................................

Special Function Playback....................................

DVD System Setup...............................................

Playable Discs.....................................................

Discs Protection and DVD Characteristics..............

Maintenance . . .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty ............................................................

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TV Side panel controls and connections

This is a simplified representation of the TV front panel, side panel control buttons and side inputs.

Introduction

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Controls

1.MENU: Menu display. Press to access the on-screen menu display

2.INPUT: Press to access the input source mode. Press repeatedly to change the source to the one you want to watch. In the MENU screen, the INPUT button serves as the ENTER button.

3.VOL +/-: Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

4.CH +/- : Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/- . In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

5.POWER: Press to turn on and off the TV.

6.USB input: Connect a USB flash drive to view JPEG images or listen to MP3 songs.

7.Av2 AUDIO IN: Connect the audio L/R cables from the video signal source to these jacks.

8.AV2 VIDEO IN: Connect the composite video cable from an external signal source to this jack.

9.Headphone jack : Headphone audio output terminal.

10.HDMI IN: Connect a HDMI device to receive digital audio and uncompressed digital video signals.

11. Remote Sensor Receivers IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor ,which may block the remote control signal.

L-AUDIO-R

HDMI4 INHDMI3 IN USB

VIDEO2 IN

VIDEO

MENU INPUT VOL+ VOL- CH+ CH- POWER

STOP

Press to stop the DVD .

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play the DVD program , and press again to pause the DVD program.

OPEN/CLOSE:

Press to open the disc tray, and press again to close the tray.

Press to play the previous program.

Press to play the next program.

disc

DVD panel controls

LabelTowards Back

Insert DVD with label towards back(Silver "shiny" side facing towards you.)

DVD slot load

Back panel connections

Introduction

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Connection Options

L L

R R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VGA

VGA AUDIO

AUDIO

DVI AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VGA IN

HDMI IN

ANT IN

OPTICAL OUT

1. Digital Audio Output: Connect various types of digital audio equipment. NOTE: In standby mode, these ports will not work.

2. DVI Audio In: When using a DVI to HDMI adapter, connect the audio signal to these jacks.

3. Antenna Input: Connect cable or antenna signals to the TV, either directly or through your cable box.

4. HDMI In: Connect a HDMI device to receive digital audio and uncompressed digital video.

5.VGA Audio In: Connect the audio L/R cables from a computer to this jack.

6.VGA Video In: Connect a video cable from a computer to this jack.

7. VIDEO In: Connect the video signal from a video device to this jack.

8. Component Video In: Connect a component video device to these jacks.

9. AUDIO In: Connect the audio L/R cables from the video signal source to these jacks.

10. S-VIDEO In: Connect the S-Video cable from an external signal source to this jacks.

11. COMPONENT AUDIO In: Connect the audio L/R cables from the component video signal source to these jacks.

12. AUDIO In: Connect the audio L/R cables from the S-Video signal source to these jacks.

13. AUDIO Out: Connect the audio L/R cables to your audio equipment.

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Remote control

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1.Power Press to turn on and off the TV

2.USB Press to switch input source to USB in

3.GUIDE Display the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels

4.CCD(closed caption) closed caption option

5.PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes.

6.AUDIO Press to cycle through different sound settings

7.INPUT Show the input source

8.MUTE Switches the sound on or off

9.VOLUME UP/DOWN Press to adjust the volume

10.MENU Press to open the on-screen menu

11.Thumbstick(Up/Down/Left/Right) Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference.

12.SLEEP button Press to display the sleep timer option

13.DVD/USB PLAY/PAUSE

14.DVD Open/close

15.DVD/USB FAST FORWARD

16.DVD/USB FAST REVERSE

17.DVD CALL

18.DVD MENU

19.DVD SEARCH

20.DVD ANGLE

21.DVD Mode

22.CH.LIST Open the channel list in TV

23.MTS/SAP Select MONO, STEREO, SAP in NTSC system

24.FAVORITE Open the favourite channel list in TV

25.ARC Select the aspect ratio

26.Number buttons Press to change a channel

27. button Press to select digital channels. For example, to enter “54-3”, press “54”, “ ” and “3”

28.RECALL Press to jump back and forth between two channels

29.CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press to scan between the last two channels, press and hold down either +/-

30.EXIT Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any

31.ENTER Accesses the highlighted item in the on-screen menu

32.DISPLAY Press to display the TV status information on the top of the TV screen

33.DVD/USB STOP

34.DVD/USB REPEAT

35.DVD/USB Previous Chapter

36.DVD/USB Next Chapter

37.DVD AUDIO Mode

38.DVD SETUP

39.DVD PROGRAM

40.DVD SUBTITLE

Select a

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY/PAUSE

REV

D.MENU

D.CALL

ANGLE

D.AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ENTER

STOP REPEAT

PREV NEXT

SETUP

PROGRAM

USB

GUIDE

INPUT

MUTE

VOL CH

SLEEP DISPLAY

EXIT

RECALL

PICTURE AUDIO ARC FAVORITE

CCD MTS/SAP CH.LIST

DVD

19 20

22 23 24

32 33

34 35

36 37 38

39 40

1 2

3 4 5

12 13

14 15 16

The remote control cannot be operated unless the batteries are properly loaded. When using the remote control, aim it at the remote sensor on the TV.

ANT IN

Over-the-air TV reception quality will depend on your antenna type, antenna location and antenna positioning.

External Equipment Connections

Antenna Connection

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

Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna) Outdoor Antenna

VHF Antenna UHF Antenna

Turn clockwise to tighten

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

Bronze Wire

Be careful not to bend the bronze wire when connecting the antenna.

Bronze Wire

To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area,

please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly.

If the antenna needs to be split for two TV`s, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter in the connections. To install the antenna properly please contact a

professional in your area.

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Accessories

Remote control Owner`s manual Alkaline battery(AAA) 2

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Please READthis manual carefully before operatingyour TV, and retain it for future reference.

TFT-LCD TV

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MODEL:S

HL26K HL32K

PLAY/PAUSE

REV

REPEAT

GUIDE

MTS/SAP

CCD ARC

FREEZE

ENTER

STOPUSB REC

PREV NEXT

CH.LIST

FAVORITE

STB

INPUT

MUTE

VOL CH

SLEEP DISPLAY

EXIT

RECALL

PICTURE AUDIO PC HDMI

CABLE VCR AUD

DVD

L L

R R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VGA

VGA AUDIO

AUDIO

DVI AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VGA IN

HDMI IN

ANT IN

OPTICAL OUT

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Connecting a VCR

NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV.

There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are examples of some different ways to connect your TV with different input sources.

External Equipment Connections

Choose Your Connection

To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV.

Connection Option 1

Set VCR output switch to channel 3 or 4 and then tune the TV to the same channel number.

Connection Option 2

1. Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to VCR, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). If you connect a S-VIDEO output from VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regular VCR to the Video input.

2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner`s manual.)

3. Select the input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control, and then press / button to select the source, press ENTER button to confirm.

L L

R R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VGA

VGA AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO AUDIO

DVI AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VGA IN

HDMI IN

ANT IN

OPTICAL OUT

L L

R RVIDEO

S-VIDEO

VGA

VGA AUDIO

AUDIO

DVI AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VGA IN

HDMI IN

ANT IN

OPTICAL OUT

How to connect

1. Connect the DVD video outputs (COMPONENT) to the Y Pb Pr jacks on the TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the YPbPr Audio IN jacks on the TV, as shown in the figure.

2. If your DVD only has an S-VIDEO output jack, connect this to the S-VIDEO input on the TV. as shown in the figure.

Note

If your DVD player does not have component video output, use S-Video.

How to use

1. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD .

2. Use INPUT button on the remote control to select component mode.

3. Press PLAY button on external equipment for program play.

4. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

disc

External Equipment Connections

How to connect

Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

How to use

1. Select the input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control.

2. Press / button to select the desired source.

3. Press ENTER button to confirm.

4. Operate the corresponding external equipment.

Video Game Set

Camcorder

Component Input ports

To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below.

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Component ports on the TV

Video output ports on DVD player

Y Pb Pr

Y Pb Pr Y B-Y R-Y

Y Cb Cr Y P P

External A/V Source Setup

Connecting a DVD player

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L L

R R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VGA

VGA AUDIO

AUDIO

DVI AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VGA IN

HDMI IN

ANT IN

OPTICAL OUT

L L

R RVIDEO

S-VIDEO

VGA

VGA AUDIO

AUDIO

DVI AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VGA IN

HDMI IN

ANT IN

OPTICAL OUT

Digital Set-top Box

This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for Digital Contents (480p,720p,1080i).

How to connect

Use the TV`s COMPONENT , VGA or HDMI jack for video connections, depending on your set-top box connector. Then, make the corresponding audio connections.

How to use

1. Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner`s manual for the digital set-top box.)

2. Use INPUT on the remote control to select COMPONENT , VGA or HDMI source.

Send the TV`s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output (Optical) port.

How to connect

1. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio(Optical) Output port.

2. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio (optical) input on the audio 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.

Connecting a digital audio output

External Equipment Connections

Connecting a DTV(digital TV)

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Signal

480i

480p

720p

1080i

1080p

COMPONENT

HDMI

Yes

HDMI

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Caution: Do not look into the optical output port. Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision.

L L

R RVIDEO

S-VIDEO

VGA

VGA AUDIO

AUDIO

DVI AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VGA IN

HDMI IN

ANT IN

OPTICAL OUT

How to connect

1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the VGA graphics card to 1024x768 .

2. Use the TV`s VGA or DVI (Digital Visual Interface)Audio IN port for audio connections, depending on your computer connector.

If the graphic card on the computer does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of

either VGA IN or HDMI IN to display the VGA on the TV.

If the graphic card on the computer does output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, set the TV to either VGA or

HDMI ; (the other mode is set to Plug and Play automatically by the TV.)

3. Then, make the corresponding audio connection. If using a sound card, adjust the VGA sound as required.

How to use

1. Turn on the computer and the TV.

2. Use INPUT on the remote control to select VGA or HDMI source.

3. Check the image on your TV. There may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in VGA mode. If noise is present, change the VGA mode to another resolution, change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear. If the refresh rate of the VGA graphic card can not be changed, change the VGA graphic card or consult the manufacturer of the VGA graphic card.

Note

1.Use a DVI cable.

2.Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV's screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen.

3. The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate.

Resolution

Frame frequency (Hz)

VGA

SVGA

XGA

640x480

60Hz

800x600

60Hz

1024x768

60Hz

Mode

Resolution

External Equipment Connections

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Connecting a computer

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75Hz

When the source device(DVD player or Set Top Box) supports HDMI

How To Connect

1. Connect the source device to HDMI port of this TV with an HDMI cable(not supplied with this product).

2. No separated audio connection is necessary.

How To Use

If the source device supports Auto HDMI function, the output resolution of the source device will be automatically set to 1280x720p. If the source device does not support Auto HDMI, you need to set the output resolution appropriately. To get the best picture quality, adjust the output resolution of the source device to 1280x720p. Select HDMI input source in input source option of Select Main source menu.

When the source device(DVD player or Set Top Box) supports DVI

How To Connect

1. Connect the source device to HDMI port of this TV with a HDMI-to-DVI cable(not supplied with this product).

2. A separated audio connection is necessary.

3. If the source device has an analog audio output connector, connect the source device audio output to DVI Audio In port located on the left side of HDMI port.

How To Use

If the source device supports Auto DVI function, the output resolution of the source device will be automatically set to 1280x720p. If the source device does not support Auto DVI, you need to set the output resolution appropriately. To get the best picture quality, adjust the output resolution of the source device to 1280x720p. Press the INPUT button to select HDMI input source in input source option of Select Main source menu.

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HDMI and DVI input

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External Equipment Connections

HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product)

HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product)

Analog Audio Cable (Stereo to RCA type) (not supplied with the product)

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Cable sample

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HDMI4 INHDMI3 IN

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard polarized AC outlet.

Note

Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage. Use the attached power cord only.

If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user`s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. The unit should return to normal operation.

Polarized AC Cord Plug

AC Outlet

Wider Hole and Blade

You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room.

Connecting Headphones

Note

Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing.

You will not receive sound from the speakers when you connect headphones to the system.

Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the side panel of the set.

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External Equipment Connections

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Power source

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Removing the table stand and installing a wall mount bracket

Remove 4X M4 screws securing the stand to the TV, then remove the stand.

Remove 5X M4 screws securing the stand to the TV, then remove the stand.

Use 4X M6 screws to secure the wall bracket (not supplied) to the back of your TV.

HLC26R1

HLC32R1

Choose the Menu Language

When you start using your set for the first time, you must

select the language which will be used for displaying menus

and indications.

In the manual, the OSD (on screen display) may be different from your TV`s, because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. There are several options you might need to set up in order for your TV to work properly. Read the instructions that follow. Initial Setup: Set according to the screen display.

Note

If the TV in power on , the screen show information according the type of input signal . the information will disappear. If there is no signal , No Signal will display on the screen.

1. Choose TV Input and then pressMENU button.

2. Press / button to selectFunction menu.

3. Press or ENTER button and then use / button to select

Language.

4. Press button to select language.

English Spanish or French

1 First, connect power cord correctly. 2 Select the viewing source by using INPUT button on the remote control. 3 When finished using the TV, press POWER button on the remote control. The TV reverts to standby mode. 4 If you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet.

. .

Change the picture source so you can watch your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable , or any other devices that are connected to your TV.

1. Press INPUT button to enter the Select Source menu and then use / button to select the desired items (TV, Video1, Video2, S-Video,Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1,HDMI2,HDMI3,HDMI4, ).

2. Press ENTER button to confirm .

DVD

Operation

Select Source

Video1

Video2

S-Video

Component1

Component2

HDMI1

HDMI2

HDMI3

HDMI4

DVD

Operation

Switching On/Off the TV set

Choose the Input source

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Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Language English

OSD Timeout Short

OSD Transparency Middle

Screen Mode Normal

Blue Screen On

DPMS On

Time Setup

Closed Caption

Default

Select

Back

EXIT

This TV set has two methods to set channels, which are

respectively Channel Scan, Channel Skip.

In this section, how to use the remote control to set channel is explained. You can also use buttons on the TV to set channel.

Note

The Channel menu will be only operated in normal TV mode.

Channel menu

Operation

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1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select

Channel menu.

2. Press /ENTER button to select Tuner.

3. Press button to select Cable or Antenna mode.

4. Press / button to selectChannel Scan.

5. Press /ENTER button to start searching.

6. To cancel searching, press EXIT button.

Note

When Antenna is selected, the TV will detect antenna signals and will search for antenna TV (NTSC and ATSC) channels available in your local area.

When Cable is selected, the TV will detect cable company supplied signals and will search for cable TV

(NTSC, QAM modulated) channels available in your Area.

Channel Scan

Status: Antenna

Analog Channels: 19

Digital Channels: 0

64%

Scanning

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Channel

Channel Scan

Tuner Antenna

Channel Scan

Channel Skip

Channel Label

Select

BackScan

EXIT

ENTER

Cancel

EXIT

Channel Skip

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select

Channel menu.

2. Press / ENTER button and then use / button to

select Channel Skip.

3. Press / button to select a channel, then press ENTER

button to toggle between and .

A skip channel is skipped when using / button to

browse the channels. A skip channel can be watch

by key-in the channel number or select by list.

Default un-scanned analog channels are skip.

Channel with a check icon is a skipped channel.

1 2 3 4 5

5-1

6 7 8 9

Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Digital KPIX-DT Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Channel Skip

Channel Label Set

Select

BackSet

EXIT

ENTER

Channel Label

Allows you to name the channel that is selected. Press /ENTER button to enter the submenu. Then press / to select Channel Index and Channel Label and / to select the position of the item that you want to change, afterward press INPUT to input the numbers and symbols and ENTER button to confirm.

Channel Index Channel Label

Select

Back

EXIT

Operation

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Also can enter channel number directly,eg:2-0.

Note

If skip is ON on one channel, press CH+/- button, the channel will not appear.

Using CH+/- buttons.

Press CH+ button to select a channel number in

number increasing direction.

Press CH- button to select a channel number in

number decreasing direction.

Select the desired sound

Press VOL-/+ buttons on the remote or the front of the TV set to adjust the volume level. The range is 0~100. When the volume buttons are pressed the volume level is displayed automatically on the TV screen.

Mute

1 Press MUTE button on the remote control and type face will display on the screen. At this time, the sound of the TV set is turned off.

2 If you want to recover the sound, press MUTE button again or directly press VOL+ button.

Volume

Select the desired program

Operation

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Mode

Select the mode of picture( ).

Brightness This will adjust the light output of the complete picture, which will mainly affect the darker areas of the picture.

Contrast This will adjust the intensity of bright parts in the picture but keep the dark parts unchanged.

Color This will adjust the saturation level of the colors to suit your personal preference.

Tint Allows you to select the color mix (Tint) of the picture.

Sharpness This will adjust the sharpness of fine details in the picture.

Standard/ Vivid/ Custom/ Mild

Note

The picture options can only be adjusted in the CUSTOM mode. The other picture modes are preset.

1 Press MENU button and then use / button to select

Video menu.

2 Press button and then use / button to

select the desired items.

3 Press / button and then use / button to

adjust the setting.

./ENTER

. ENTER

How to customize your own picture status

Video menu

The TV menu gives you an overview of the menus you can select.

Note

Depending on the input signal, one or more menu items may not be selectable.

The picture mode provides the pre-defined images settings:

Standard, Vivid, Custom and Mild .

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select

Video menu.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to

select Mode.

3. Press / button to select the option Standard, Vivid,

Custom and Mild.

You can also press PICTURE button on the remote control

to select the option .Standard, Vivid, Custom and Mild

How to select picture mode

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Video

Mode Custom Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video

59 59 59

Select

Back

EXIT

Operation

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DNR

To adjust reduce the appearance of digitizing error by the compression: Off, Weak, Medium, Strong, Auto.

Black Level Extender

To adjust the ability in the black areas detail of the picture: On and Off.

White Peak Limiter

To adjust the ability in the white areas detail of the picture: On and Off.

CTI

To adjust the picture for color errors: Off, Weak, Medium and Strong.

Flesh Tone

To adjust the flesh color: On and Off.

Adaptive Luma Control

To adjust changes in the luminance of the picture: On and Off.

Video menu

When you select the PC input, this function is used.

Adjustment for screen Position, Clock, Phase, Setting Display adjust menu by pressing INPUT button then use

/ button to select the source of PC item.

Auto sync: Automatically adjust display of the picture (Only available in PC source).

Position : Adjust the screen position.

Phase : Adjust the phase of Pixel clock.

Clock : Adjust the clock of input signal.

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select Video menu.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to select PC.

3. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to adjust the setting.

PC Set

Video

Audio

Lock

Function

Video

Mode Custom Brightness Contrast Color Temperature Advanced Video

59 59

Select

Back

EXIT

Select

BackEnter

EXIT

Auto Sync

H Position

V Position

Phase

Clock

Medium On On Medium On On

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Advanced Video

Select

Back

EXIT

DNR Black Level Extender White Peak Limiter CTI Flesh Tone Adaptive Luma Control

Color temperature This will increase or decrease Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to suit personal preferences. Select Cool to give the white colors a blue tint, Standard to give the white colors a neutral tint, Warm to give the white colors a red tint.

Advanced Video To adjust the picture in advanced: DNR, Black Level Extender, White Peak Limiter, CTI, Flech Tone, Adaptive Luma Control.

ENTER

Operation

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SAP Broadcasts Setup

This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program; if the station transmits an additional sound signal as well as the original one. When having selected SAP button on the remote control, this TV can only receive the signal when the TV station transmits the proper signals. Mono sound is automatically received if the broadcast is only in Mono; even though Stereo or SAP has been selected. Select Mono if you want to listen to mono sound during stereo/ SAP broadcasting. Stereo or SAP can be received in a Analog channel.

1. Use SAP button to select your desired MTS mode in a analog signal. Each time you press SAP button, Mono, Stereo or SAP appear. If other languages are available on the digital signal, select them with the SAP button.

2. Press EXIT button to save and return to TV viewing.

Audio menu

Balance

Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Bass

Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Treble

Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

SRS TS XT

To turn the simulated surround sound on and off.

Mode

To adjust the audio mode: Off, Concert, Living Room, Hall, Bathroom, Cave, Arena and Church.

Equalizer

To adjust the equalizer: Off, Rock, Pop, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic and Soft.

SPDIF Type

To Adjust the SPDIF output: Off, Dolby Digital and PCM.

AVL(Automatic Volume Control)

This will reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters.

Audio Only Press / ENTER button to confirm, the following

display will appear on the screen.

Press to select OK , then press OK to confirm. The TV screen will be black and no picture , but the sound is still normal. You can press POWER button to reveal the picture on the screen.

How to select audio mode

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Audio

Balance Bass Treble SRS TS XT On Mode Off Equalizer Off SPDIF Type PCM AVL Off

Audio Only

0 59 59

Select

BackAdjust

EXIT

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to selectAudio menu.

2. Press / ENTER button and then use / button to select

Mode.

3. Press /ENTER button to select the option Off, Concert, Living Room, Hall, Bathroom, Cave, Arena and Church. You can also press AUDIO button on the remote control to select the Audio Mode Off, Rock, Pop, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic and Soft.

How to Customize your own audio status

1 Press MENU button and then use / button to selectAudio menu. 2 Press button and then use / button to select desired items. 3 Press / button and then use / button to adjust the setting.

./ENTER

. ENTER

ENTER

If enter Audio Only mode, press “POWER” to exit!

OK Cancel

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Function menu

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select Function menu.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to select Screen Mode.

3. Press / button to select Normal, or

Cinema.

Wide, Zoom

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Language English

OSD Timeout Short

OSD Transparency Middle

Screen Mode Normal

Blue Screen On

DPMS On

Time Setup

Closed Caption

Default

Select

Back

EXIT

Screen Mode

Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format.

Note

If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image may become permanently burned on the screen and remain visible.

OSD Timeout

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select Function menu.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to select OSD Timeout.

3. Press / button to select Short, Middle or Long. (Short is for 5 seconds; Middle is for 10 seconds; Long is for 15seconds)

OSD Transparency

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select the Function menu.

2. Press or ENTER button and then use / button to select OSD transparency.

3. Press / button to select Low ,Middle or High.

1 Press MENU button and then use / button to select

Function menu.

2 Press / button and then use / button to

select Language.

3 Press button to select language.

English Spanish or French

. ENTER

. /

Menu Language

When you start using your set for the first time, you must

select the language which will be used for displaying menus

and indications.

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Language English

OSD Timeout Short

OSD Transparency Middle

Screen Mode Normal

Blue Screen On

DPMS On

Time Setup

Closed Caption

Default

Select

Back

EXIT

Normal

Choose normal when you want to view the picture with 4:3 mode .

Zoom

Choose Zoom when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped.

Operation

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Function menu

1 Press MENU button and then use / button to

select Function menu.

2 Press button and then use / button to

select Time Setup.

3 Press / button and then use / button to

select

./ENTER

. ENTER

Date/Time.

4. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to

select On or Off.

Date /Time setting

Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV.

Auto On

Date

Time

Timer Off

On Time

Off Time

2008/01/01 11:54 AM

11:54 AM 12:00 AM

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Date/Time

Select

Back

EXIT

Time zone setting

1 Press MENU button and then use / button to

select Function menu.

2 Press / button and then use / button to

select Time Setup.

3 Press button and then use / button to

select Time Zone.

4 Press button to select your viewing area time zone:

Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii .

. ENTER

./ENTER

. /

This function allows you to select your local time zone. Broadcasted time information will correct the clock display for your local time.

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Time Setup

Time Zone Pacific

Date/Time

Sleep Timer Off

Select

Back

EXIT

Blue Screen

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select Function menu.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to select Blue Screen.

3. Press / button to select On or Off.

DPMS

PC Power Management. To set On, the set will be in standby mode automatically if no signal in 2 minutes; if signal input, the set will be on again automatically. Note: DPMS is useful only in VGA source.

Wide

Choose wide when you want to adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen.

Cinema

For letterbox pictures, bars may appear on the top and bottom on some programs.

ARC

the desired picture format: Normal, Zoom, Wide or

Cinema.

You can also press button on the remote control to select

Operation

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Style

Select this option to select the font style of caption display according to your own preference. Press / button to select Default or Custom.

Size

Select this option to select the size of caption display according to your own preference. Press / button to select Small, Normal or Large.

Text color

Select this option to select the text color or the opacity of the text box of caption display according to your own preference. Select a color and one of the opacity options.

Text Opacity

Specify the opacity for the text color.

BG Color

Select a background color.

BG Opacity

Select the opacity for the background color.

Window Color

Select a window color.

Window Opacity

Select the opacity for the window color.

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Closed Caption

DTV Caption Style

NTSC Caption Off

DTV Caption Off

DTV Caption Style

Style

Size

Text Color

Text Opacity

BG Color

BG Opacity

Window Color

Window Opacity

Select

Back

EXIT

Custom

Normal

Black

Solid

Black

Solid

White

Solid

Function menu

This allows you to modify how digital captions are displayed

on your TV. Select from the following options to change the

visual characteristics of your TV`s digital captioning.

Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your

screen.

1 Press MENU button and then use / button to select

Function menu.

2 Press button and then use / button to

select Closed Caption .

3 Press button and then use / button to

select DTV Caption Style.

4 Press button and then use / button to

select the Style, Size, etc., press / button to customize

to your preference.

./ENTER

. / ENTER

DTV Caption Style (In DTV mode)

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Language English

OSD Timeout Short

OSD Transparency Middle

Screen Mode Normal

Blue Screen On

DPMS On

Time Setup

Closed Caption

Default

Select

BackEnter

EXIT

Select

BackEnter

EXIT

The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 5 to 240 minutes).

Function

Press button and then use / button to

select Time Setup

You can SLEEP button to select quickly the sleep timer.

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select menu.

2. /ENTER

3. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to select Sleep Timer.

4. Press / button to select the number of minutes. Select Off,5Min,10Min, 15Min, 30Min, 45Min,60Min, 90Min, 120Min, 180Minor 240Min. The time begins to count down from the number of minutes selected.

5. To cancel the set sleep timer: Press button to select Off.

also press

Sleep Timer setting

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Time Setup

Time Zone Pacific

Date/Time

Sleep Timer Off

Select

Back

EXIT

ENTER

Operation

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Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.

The parental control function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.

Parental Control rating and categories

Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.

Ratings for Television programs :

TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Children 7 years older) TV-G (General audience) TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested) TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned) TV-MA (Mature audience only)

Ratings for Movies previously shown in theaters: MPAA Rating :

G (General audience) PG (Parental guidance suggested) PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned) R (Restricted) NC-17 (No one 17 and under admitted) X (Adult only)

If you set PG-13 : G and PG movies will be available , PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.

CA Eng Rating

C Children C8+ Children eight years and older G General Programming, suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance 14+ Viewers 14 years and older 18+ Adult Programming

CA Fren Rating

G General 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children 13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 16 ans+ Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults

Parental Guide

Lock Menu

(applies to TV-Y, TV-Y7,TV-G,TV-PG,TV-14, TV-MA) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA) (applies to TV-Y7)

TV Rating :

A (Age) D (Dialogue - sexual dialogue) L (Language - adult language) S (Sex - sexual situations) V (Violence) FV (Fantasy Violence)

Operation

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1. Press / button to select Lock item.

2. Press / button to select On or Off.

Note

If the Parental Lock is setting as Off, the change of the

Parental Guide , MPAA Rating ,CA Eng Rating and CA

Fren Rating will be no useful.

Parental

Lock Menu

Parental Lock

Note

The Parental control will automatically block certain

categories that are more restrictive . For example, if

you block TV-Y category, then all the categories in

the young adult group will be blocked (TV-Y, TV-Y7,

TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA).

The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V, FV) work together similarly.

Parental Guide

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select

Lock menu.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to

select Channel Block.

3. Press / button to select the item, Press ENTER

button to set.

Channel Block

1. Press MENU button and then use / button to select Lock menu. Then, press button.

The TV is set up with the initial password 0-0-0-0 and security default password is 9-4-4-3.

2. Use / button to select the desired items, and press ENTER button to enter the next menu. Once the option

is selected, change the settings to your preference.

/ENTER

Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings,

and external viewing sources.

A password is required to gain access to this menu.

Lock setup

Password

Change the password by inputting a new password twice.

How to set the D, L, S, V and FV sub-ratings.

First, press / button select one of these Ratings:

TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG,TV-14, or TV-MA , and press

/ button.

Channel Block

Program Block

Password

Clean All

Parental Lock On

Parental Guide

MPAA Rating

CA Eng Rating

CA Fren Rating

Digital Rating

Block Unrated On

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog

Select

Set

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Lock

Channel Block

Lock

Program Block

Enter Password

Back

EXIT

Select

Enter

Back

EXIT

Select

Enter

Back

EXIT

ENTER

Select

Set

Back

EXIT

Select

Set

Back

EXIT

Select

Set

Back

EXIT

Select

Set

Back

EXIT

Operation

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Canadian French Language Rating

Canadian English Language Rating

CA Eng Rating

CA Fren Rating

1. Press / button to select CA Eng Rating item.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to select the rating.

3. Press ENTER button to confirm.

1 Press / button to selectCA Fren Rating item. 2 Press / button and then use / button to select the rating. 3 Press button to confirm.

. . ENTER

. ENTER

Lock Menu

MPAA Rating

Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limits

specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You

can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with

the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the

movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV,

not TV programs, such as soap operas.

1. Press / button to select MPAA Rating item.

2. Press /ENTER button and then use / button to select the rating.

3. Press ENTER button to set block or unblock.

A symbol will be displayed for each sub-rating.

While is selected, press button to go to a sub

rating. To select a different Rating, press / buttons

and then repeat the process.

Note

The V-chip will automatically block certain categories

that are More restrictive .For example, if you block

sub-rating in TV-PG, then the sub-ratings in

TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked.

ENTER

Lock setup

Allowed Rating Blocked Rating

G 8 ans+ 13 + 16 + 18 +

ans ans ans

Allowed Rating Blocked Rating

C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+

Allowed Rating Blocked Rating

G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

Allowed Rating Blocked Rating

A D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA

Video

Audio

Channel

Lock

Function

Parental Guide

CA Fren Rating

CA Eng Rating

MPAA Rating

ENTER

Operation

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Brief Info shows the present screen information. Press DISPLAYbutton to show the Brief Info on the screen. Press DISPLAYbutton or EXIT button to exit.

Brief Info

Other Functions

Function:

Show the present screen information.

Press button or EXIT button to exit. A: Video resolution B: Program name C: Program rating categories D: program show time E: Program title F: Channel Lable G:Tuner mode H:Program details

DISPLAY

Using the Guide

The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list. The guide allows provides information about the current program being shown on each channel(if information is available from the station).

Note

Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description.

A: Program title B: program options C: program show time D: Program details E: Program rating categories

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