Hitachi LE29H306, LE29H316 Owner's Manual

Models LE29H306/LE29H316

29” Class (28.50” Diagonal)

Owner’s Guide

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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.

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.

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

TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT

ALL TIMES.

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.

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

- 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.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void

ENERGY STAR

This television’s factory default settings as shipped meet ENERGY STAR requirements. Please see the Convenience Functions section of this operating guide for more information on factory settings and the energy saving Auto Shut Off feature.

LEAD NOTICE This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org (in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.ecyclingcentral.com (in the U.S.) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, 1-800-289-0981 (USA/CANADA), 01-800-703-0885 (MEXICO).

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.

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Location of the required Marking

The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 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 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) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus.

16) An outside antenna system should not be located 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, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

17) Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18) Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

19) If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to 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.

20) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

22) When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.

23) Sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage. When you use headphones, (if the unit is equipped with a headphone jack) keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

24) Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time. It may cause speaker overheating and fire.

25) This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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.

26) The socket-outlet must be installed near the unit and easily accessible.

27) The mains plug is used as the disconnect and shall remain readily operable.

CONDENSATION

Moisture will form in the operating section of the unit if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, unit's performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the unit stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually. Condensation may also form during the summer if the unit is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the unit.

HOW TO HANDLE THE LCD PANEL

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Do not press hard or jolt the LCD panel. It may cause the LCD panel glass to break and injury may occur.

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If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation. If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water.

Possible Adverse Effects on LCD Panel: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern remains on the LCD Panel for long periods of time, the image can become permanently engrained in the LCD Panel and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your LCD Panel on for long periods of time while it is displaying the following formats or images:

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Fixed Images, such as stock tickers, video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites.

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Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a normal (4:3) display (black bars at top and bottom of screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a widescreen (16:9) display (black bars on left and right sides of screen).

The following symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation. Therefore we disclaim any responsibility for these symptoms.

LCD Panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however sometimes parts of the screen may be

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missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a sign of a malfunction. Do not install the LCD Panel near electronic equipment that produces electromagnetic waves. Some equipment placed too near this

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unit may cause interference. Effect on infrared devices – There may be interference while using infrared devices such as infrared cordless headphones.

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Power source

This LED television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volts 60 Hz outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use the LED television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Never connect the LED television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Caution

Never remove the back cover of the LED television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the LED television and call your authorized dealer or service center. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user’s warranty.

“Standard Television Receiving Apparatus - Appareil de réception télévision ordinaire, Canada BETS-7 / NTMR-7”

Declaration of Conformity

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 received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

For questions regarding this declaration, contact:

Hitachi America, Ltd. 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 ATTN: Customer Relations

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CHILD SAFETY NOTICE

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The unit emits heat when in operation. Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit, this may cause overheating. Do not block ventilation holes, or set up near radiators. Do not place in direct sunlight. When placing on a shelf leave 4 inches (10 cm) free space around the entire unit.

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Notes when mounting the TV on a wall

If the unit is to be mounted on the wall, contact the retailer where you purchased the TV for advice, and have the equipment professionally installed. Incomplete or improper installation may cause injury to you, and/or damage to the TV. The screws ISO M4 thread type should be used. The insertion length must be within 10 - 12mm. If the insertion length is less than 10mm, the weight can not be maintained. If the insertion length is more than 12mm, a space is created between the Wall Mount Bracket and the Television. (Insertion Length) = (Screw Length) - (Washers Thickness) - (Mounting Bracket Thickness)

Securing to a Wall

1. Using metallic wire fasten the set to the hole on the rear of the TV as shown below.

2. Keep the TV 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the wall mount bracket and secure to the wall as shown below:

Wire

NOTICE FOR TV CABINET

If the unit is to be mounted on a cabinet smaller than length of the unit, it could result in an unstable location and the unit may tumble over, making a risk of personal, possibly fatal injury. Also, this would damage the product seriously. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the improper installation.

YES !!

NO !!

4 inches

Wire

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How to attach the stand

NOTE:

• Unplug the AC cord.

• Before beginning this process, assure that TV is laid on a clean, safe, and cushioned space to avoid any damage to the unit.

• Do not touch or press the LCD screen, the glass might break under pressure.

Place the TV on its front onto a table. Align the stand’s bottom-plate (supplied) as seen here that hold the unit with stand frame by 3 screws. It will  t in only one direction. Hold the unit and attach as shown in Figure 1.

(a)

LCD PANEL FRONT

(a)

Figure 1

Figure 2

Finally, secure the bottom-plate (a) with 4 screws (supplied) (4x16mm (5/32x5/8 inches)) as indicated by the arrows in Figure 2.

Be sure to follow the instructions. Insufficient tightening or incorrect installation of the stand will not support your unit correctly, and

• could result in damage or injury from tip-over.

How to remove the stand

When you transport this product, remove the stand and pack  at against the back of the unit in the carton. To remove the stand, perform the above steps in reverse order.

For wall mounting, the base must be removed. To disconnect the base/stand remove the 3 screws from the back.

NOTE:

Before wall-mounting, please check carefully the location of the TV’s mounting-holes.•

Screws

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Features

LED color TV

Unique space saving design combines a 29” class LED color TV.

Integrated Digital Tuner - You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box.

• Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers.

• Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of

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BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.

Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed for up to 120 minutes to turn off

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automatically.

On-Screen 3 Languages Display - You can select one of 3 Languages, English, Spanish or French for on-screen programming.

• Parental Control - The Parental Control function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded

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with this information. Parental Control will allow you to set a restriction level.

This Television receiver will display television closed captioning, (

* The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. * VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. * VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

or ), in accordance with FCC rules.

Power source

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.

AC Outlet

Wider Hole and Blade

Polarized AC Cord Plug (One blade is wider than the other.)

NOTE:

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Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.

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If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized 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.

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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.

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Contents

Before using your unit

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 3

CHILD SAFETY NOTICE ......................................................................................................................................................5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

How to attach the stand ........................................................................................................................................................7

How to remove the stand ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Features ................................................................................................................................................................................8

Power source ........................................................................................................................................................................8

Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Location of controls ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Remote control ...................................................................................................................................................................11

Antenna connections ..........................................................................................................................................................12

Cable TV connections ......................................................................................................................................................... 12

TV operation

Starting setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

TV operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Quick guide for menu operation .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Convenience functions .......................................................................................................................................................15

Memorizing channels .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Checking the digital signal strength ....................................................................................................................................17

Labeling channels ............................................................................................................................................................... 17

Labeling video inputs .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Setting the Parental Control ................................................................................................................................................ 17

Closed Caption ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

CC advanced ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Aspect Switching ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Time Shift ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Additional information

Connections to other equipment ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Reception disturbances ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................28

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Location of controls

Right sideFront

INPUT/ENTER button CH (CHANNEL)

/ buttons

VOL (VOLUME) +/– buttons, MENU button

POWER button

COMPONENT IN jacks

VIDEO2 IN jacks

(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

ANT. RF IN jack

HDMI2 IN jack

HDMI1/DVI IN jack

USB INPUT

Remote sensor

Power Indicator Red : Standby Green : On

Rear

To display the menu screen. Press hold VOL (VOLUME) +/– simultaneously about 1 second the menu will be appear.

CH (CHANNEL) +/–

to select the desired setting during the menu screen operations.

PC MONITOR IN jack

DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUT jack

PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack

buttons and INPUT/ENTER button can be used

/ buttons,

VOL (VOLUME)

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VAR.VARIABLE AUDIO L/R OUT jacks

VIDEO1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

Remote control

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1.POWER Button - Press to turn the TV’s power on/off.

2.AUDIO Button - Press to change the audio language.

3.Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows direct

access to any channel of the TV.

4.– Button -This button is the “–” button used when selecting

digital channels.

Before using the remote control, batteries must first be installed.

HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Install two “AAA” batteries (supplied).

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

5.MENU Button - Use to display the On-Screen menu function.

CURSOR ///

functions of the TV.

7.ENTER Button - Press to enter or select functions for the On-

Screen menu.

8.EXIT Button - Press to exit the On-Screen menu.

9.VOL (VOLUME) + / – Buttons - Press the + button to increase, or the – button to decrease the sound level.

10.LAST CH Button - Pressing this button allow you to go back

to the previous channel selected. Press this button again to return to the channel you were watching.

11.MUTE Button - To turn off the sound, press this button once.

The TV will be silenced and “Mute” will appear on the screen. The muting feature can be released by pressing the MUTE button again or by pressing either of the VOL (VOLUME) + or

– buttons.

12.SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off after a preset amount of time, use the SLEEP button on the remote control.

13.C.C. Button - Used to display the Closed Captions menu

screen.

14.DISPLAY Button - When you press this button the current information will be displayed on the screen.

15.INPUT Button - Press to change the TV’s input.

16.ASPECT Button - Press to change the picture size.

17.CH (CHANNEL)

channel of the TV.

18.Time Shift control Buttons - See page 21.

Use two “AAA” size batteries. The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best performance, it is recommended that batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when the remote operation becomes erratic. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

These precautions should be followed when using batteries in this device:

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Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

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Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

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Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Carbon-zinc or Rechargeable) or old batteries with fresh ones.

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If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

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Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

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Please use caution when inserting batteries to avoid battery damage. If the spring terminal in the remote control remains in contact with a side of a damaged battery it can cause a short circuit. Never use damaged batteries as they can become very hot and are dangerous.

Buttons

/ Buttons - Press to change the

- Use to navigate and select menu

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Antenna connections

If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a Cable TV service, see Cable TV connections.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable)

Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF antenna to the Antenna Jack.

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

Antenna

Jack

Cable TV connections

This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” where the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the Cable TV company.

For subscribers to basic Cable TV service

For basic Cable TV service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the

Antenna

Jack

75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the TV.

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

For subscribers to scrambled Cable TV service

If you subscribe to a Cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter/Descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable, connect the output jack of the Converter/Descrambler box to the Antenna Jack on the TV. Follow the connections shown below. Set the TV to the output channel of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/Descrambler box to select channels.

Antenna

Incoming 75 ohm Cable TV Cable

For subscribers to unscrambled Cable TV service with scrambled premium channels

If you subscribe to a Cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter/ Descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal Splitter and an A/B Switch box (available from the Cable TV company or an electronics supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the “B” position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in the “A” position, tune your TV to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

Incoming 75 ohm Cable TV Cable

Splitter

Converter/

Descrambler

Converter/

Descrambler

A/B Switch

75 ohm Cable to TV

Jack

Antenna

Jack

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Starting setup

The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the TV, and assists you to specify the Air/Cable setting, and program your channels automatically.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made!

To turn on the TV, press POWER (POWER indicator on the

front of the unit changes green. It may take approx. 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen.) The Auto Setup function begins.

Auto Setup

TV Location Store E-POP Demo On

Source Cable Scan Start

Press  or  to select “TV Location”, then press  or  to

select “Home” or “Store”. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in Home mode default setting.

NOTE:

This unit has been preset to STORE brightness. This setting

• does not qualify under ENERGY STAR. To reduce brightness and energy consumption, change setting to ‘HOME’. This setting does qualify under ENERGY STAR. The device may not conform to the ENERGY STAR standard

• after Reset is performed or the Backlight is adjusted.

Press  or  to select “E-POP Demo”, then press  or  to

select “On” or “Off”. On: A TV feature introduction will be popped up at the bottom

of the screen.

Off: Turn off the E-POP Demo feature.

Press  or  to select “Source”, then press  or  to select

“Air” or “Cable”.

Press  or  to select “Scan”, then press  or ENTER.

“Auto Setup” will begin. After the Auto Setup is completed, the

TV channel appears on the screen.

Depending on the reception condition, it may take up to 30

• minutes to complete memorizing digital cable channels. Please allow the process to complete without interruption.

NOTE:

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If you press EXIT in the process of “Auto Setup”, the Auto Setup stops and changes to the normal screen.

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When you make a menu selection, your changes occur immediately. You do not have to press EXIT to see your changes. If E-POP was turned ON in Auto Setup, to turn E-POP OFF,

• please set the TV to the TV input, then set “E-POP Demo” in the Auto Setup menu to “Off”.

TV operation

To turn on the TV, press POWER.

(POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes green. It may take approx. 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen.)

Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or – . The volume

level will be indicated on the screen by green bars. As the volume level increases, so do the number of bars. If the volume decreases, the number of green bars also decreases.

Set the Source option to the appropriate position (see “Air/

Cable selection” on page 16).

Press the Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9, –)

buttons to select the channel. (If you press only the channel number, channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds.)

TO SELECT ANALOG CHANNELS

1-9: Press 1-9 as needed. Example, to select channel 2,

10-99: Press the 2 digits in order. Example, to select

100-135: Press the 3 digits in order. Example, to select

TO SELECT DIGITAL CHANNELS

Press the first 1-3 digits, then press the – button followed by the remaining number. Example, to select channel 15-1, press 1, 5, –, 1, then press ENTER.

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VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS

VHF 2-13

UHF

14-69

NOTE:

If a channel with no broadcast is selected, the sound will

• automatically be muted.

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It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen after being selected.

To select the video input source

To view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR player, press INPUT, then press  or  or corresponding Number buttons (0-6), then press ENTER. You can select TV, Video1, Video2, Component, HDMI1, HDMI2 or PC depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices.

0.TV

1.Video1

2.Video2

3.Component

4.HDMI1

5.HDMI2

6.PC

[0-6]:Select

press 2, then press ENTER.

channel 12, press 1, 2, then press ENTER.

channel 120, press 1, 2, 0, then press ENTER.

If a channel is selected with only audio content, “Audio only” will be displayed on the screen. If a channel is selected with a weak digital signal, “Weak Signal or Channel not available.” will be displayed on the screen. The same program may be available on either an analog channel or a digital channel. You may choose to watch either format. If a channel is selected to which you have not subscribed, “Digital channel is encrypted” will be displayed on the screen.

Air Cable

VHF 2-13

STD/HRC/IRC 14-36 (A) (W) 37-59 (AA) (WW) 60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ) 86-94 (86) (94) 95-99 (A-5) (A-1) 100-135 (100) (135) 01 (4A)

Input List

CH /

Press and release CH / . The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See “Memorizing channels” on page 16.

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DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen. When the TV receives a digital signal, the digital information will

appear.

62-1 HDTV_Moving_Picture...

CH-1 TV-MA

Digital Air

No Program Information is available

USB Memory Information



Play Time : --:--:--

Message: Now Live View

USB Memory is unplugged

Full

1080i

Sleep Timer

Off

English

Channel number• Station name•

Broadcast program name

Channel label (if preset)•

• Parental Control• Signal type• Sleep timer• Audio language• Program guide• Picture size• Resolution• Time Shift display•

When the TV receives an analog signal, the analog information will appear.

Analog Cable

Mono

Full 480i

Sleep Timer

Off

Channel number• Channel label (if preset)• Parental Control• Signal type• Sleep timer• Picture size• Audio information

• Resolution• (Stereo, SAP or Mono)

Press DISPLAY again to clear the display.

NOTE:

After a few seconds the DISPLAY screen will return to normal

• TV operation automatically.

LAST CH

This button allows you to go back to the last channel selected by pressing LAST CH. Press LAST CH again to return to the last channel you were watching.

MUTE

Press MUTE to switch off the sound. The TV’s sound will be silenced and “Mute” will appear on the screen. The sound can be switched back on by pressing this button again or by pressing the

VOL + or – buttons.

SLEEP

To set the TV to turn off after a preset amount of time, press SLEEP on the remote control. The clock will count up 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (Off, 0h 10m, 0h 20m, ..., 2h 0m). After the sleep timer is programmed, the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP and the remaining time will be displayed for a few seconds. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the display turns to Off.

Quick guide for menu operation

Example: Select Menu Language.

Press INPUT to select TV mode.

Press MENU. The TV menu screen will appear.

Main Menu

Video Audio

Channel Locks Setup

Press  or  to select “Setup”, then press  or ENTER.

Press  or  to select “Menu Language”, then press  or 

to select the desired language. On the following pages the menu can be called in the same way as here.

Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.

NOTE:

If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the menu

• screen will clear and the TV will return to normal viewing automatically.

ENTER :Select:Move

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Convenience functions

You can change the default settings to your preference by pressing the MENU button on your remote, selecting one of the icons at the left of the menu, and following the On-Screen prompts.

Icon Selected Items Setup hint

Video Picture Mode Dynamic Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set)

Picture Setting

DBC On/Eco/Off Use this feature to change the Black level automatically according to the brightness of an

Backlight* Aspect See page 20. Auto Movie

Mode PC Setting H Position /

Noise Reduction

Audio

Channel Channel Manager See page 16.

Locks See page 17. Setup Closed Captions See page 19.

NOTE:

*¹ If there is no input signal in the PC mode after 1 minute, Auto Shut Off will be activated.

“PC Standby” setting is precedence when in the PC mode.

Equalizer Mode

Audio Setting Bass/Treble You can adjust the sound quality to your preference. (Flat mode only)

MTS Stereo / SAP / Mono

Surround On/Off The dynamic presence and sound created offers a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. Perfect

Volume Audio Language When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal, you can select one of the

HDMI1 Audio HDMI Select this setting when you connect a HDMI device to the TV.

Speakers On/Off Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system.

Signal Meter See page 17. Auto Channel Scan See page 16. Channel Labels See page 17.

Menu Language You can choose from three different languages (English, Français (French) and Español

Video Label See page 17. On Timer Off / 0h30m / 1h00m

Auto Shut Off

* Auto Setup See page 13. Power On LED PC Standby On/Off

Reset*

The device may not conform to the Energy Star standard after Reset is performed or the Backlight is adjusted.

Standard Standard picture quality (factory-set) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) Custom Your personal preferences (set by you; see “Picture Setting”) Brightness / Contrast /

Sharpness / Color / Tint

Color Temperature Cool (Bluish) / Standard (Neutral) / Warm (Reddish)

On/Off A smoother motion may be obtained by setting the Auto Movie Mode to “On” (480i only).

V Position Clock Minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. Phase This must be adjusted after the frequency has been set optimize picture quality. Auto Adjust Adjust the all PC settings automatically. On/Off Noise Reduction can reduce the roughness of the picture.

Standard/Music/ Movie/News/ Custom/Flat

Equalizer Setting 100Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/2kHz/4kHz/10kHz (Not available in Flat mode) Balance You can adjust the sound quality to your preference.

On/Off Volume level will be adjusted automatically between signals.

DVI Select this setting when you connect a DVI device to the TV with an analog audio connection.

/ 1h30m / 2h00m / 3h00m12h00m

On/Off If the Auto Shut Off feature is On, when a station being viewed stops broadcasting and the TV

On/Off When you turn on the TV, the Power indicator on the front of the TV will light.

You can adjust the picture quality to your preference.

image. The Black level will become dark in a dark scene. If “Eco” is selected, the power consumption is reduced and “Backlight” will be skipped.

The Backlight feature adjusts the screen brightness for improved picture clarity.

Adjust the horizontal / vertical position of the image on the PC monitor screen. Each video standard will require a different value for this setting.

You can adjust the Equalizer Mode to your preference.

The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language or other audio information. When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “Stereo” or “SAP” displays on-screen when you press DISPLAY.

audio language. (This function is available only for digital broadcast.)

(Spanish)) for the on-screen displays. Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu options.

You can set the On Timer to automatically turn on the TV. To cancel the On Timer select “Off”.

is not operated, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes.

In PC mode, if no signal is received and no operation is performed for 1 minute, the TV will turn to standby mode automatically (LED light will flash red). When an input signal is received or an operation is performed on the PC, the TV will return to the On mode.

The Reset function returns your “Video” and “Audio” settings to the factory settings. “Aspect”, “MTS”, “Audio Language”, “HDMI1 Audio” and “Speakers” will not reset by this function.

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Memorizing channels

This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV’s memory. To use this TV with an antenna, set the Source option to the Air mode. When shipped from the factory this menu option is in the Cable mode.

Air/Cable selection

Select “Channel  Auto Channel Scan  Source”.

Press  or  to select “Air” or “Cable”.

Air - VHF/UHF channels Cable - CABLE TV channels

Auto Channel Scan

Source Cable

Scan Start

NOTE:

•

It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen after being selected.

Scan

Select “Channel  Auto Channel Scan  Scan”, then press 

or ENTER.

Auto Channel Scan

Source Cable

Scan Cancel

The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in

your area.

It may take from 15 minutes to 25 minutes to complete

• memorizing digital cable channels. Depending on the reception condition, a bar display may

• not advance for several minutes, please be patient.

NOTE:

•

Memorizing channels is best accomplished during evening “PRIMETIME” hours, as more stations are broadcasting digital signals. Memorizing channels can only be accomplished while a station is broadcasting a digital signal to set that channel into memory.

•

If you are unsure of the digital channels available in your area, you may visit www.antennaweb.org to receive a list based on your address or zip code. Should you require further assistance you may call our toll-free customer service line at 1-800-289-0981 (USA/Canada), 01-800-703-0885 (MEXICO). New digital channels may be added to your area periodically, it

• is recommended to perform the “Scan” procedure regularly.

Add Digital Channel

If you find a new unregistered digital channel, you can add the new channel into the channel memory.

Tune in the new channel.

Select “Channel  Channel Manager  Add Digital Channel”,

then press  or ENTER.

Channel Manager

Add Digital Channel >> View/Skip >> Clear All >>

The new channel will be added into the channel memory.

View/Skip channel

You can select the channel that you want to skip.

Select “Channel  Channel Manager  View/Skip”, then

press  or ENTER.

Press  or  to select the channel that you want to skip.

View/Skip

CH Signal

2 Analog

3 Analog View 3-1 Digital View 3-2 Digital View

4 Analog View

Press or to select “View” or “Skip”, whichever function you

want to perform.

Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other channels you want to view or skip.

Skip

Clear All

All channels are deleted from the channel memory. Select “Channel  Channel Manager  Clear All”, then press  or

ENTER.

Channel Manager

Add Digital Channel >> View/Skip >> Clear All >>

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Checking the digital signal strength

This TV will allow you to view the digital signal meter for digital channels.

Select “Channel  Signal Meter”, then press  or ENTER.

The digital signal strength screen will appear.

If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength.

Signal Meter

Signal Level

NOTE:

Signal meter feature is not available for analog channels.

• After 240 seconds the Signal Meter screen will clear and the TV

• will return to normal viewing automatically.

0 50 100

Labeling channels

Channel label appears with the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press DISPLAY. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel.

To create channel labels

Select “Channel  Channel Labels”, then press  or ENTER.

Press  or  to select a channel you want to label, then press .

Channel Labels

Channel Number 15-1 Channel Label Label Clear >>

Press  or  repeatedly until the character you want appears

in the first space.

Channel Labels

Channel Number 15-1 Channel Label Label Clear >>

The characters rotation as follows:

If the character which you desire appears, press ENTER. Repeat this step to enter the rest of the characters. If you would like a blank space in the label name, you must choose the empty space from the list of characters.

Repeat steps 2-3 for other channel. You can assign a label to

each channel. When you finish inputting the label name, press EXIT to return

to the normal screen.

SPACE

CH-1

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To clear a Channel Label

After step 2 above, press  or  to select “Label Clear”, then press  or ENTER.

NOTE:

The channel labels will be reset after “Scan” on page 16.

•

Labeling video inputs

The Video Label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV.

Select “Setup  Video Label”, then press  or ENTER.

Press  or  to select an input which you want to label.

Press  or  to select the desired label for that input source.

Video Label

Video1 Video2 -

Component HDMI1 HDMI2 PC -

Available video labels:  / VCR / DVD / STB / Cable / Satellite / Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / Blu-ray

Setting the Parental Control

An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes or pictures that you may choose to exclude. The restriction applies to “TV”, “Movie”, “CAN ENG Rating” and “CAN FRE Rating” (if this data is transmitted). You may set this restriction separately. To use the Parental Control function, you must register a password.

To register a password

Select “Locks”, then press  or ENTER.

Select and enter your password (4 digits) using Number

buttons (0-9), then press ENTER.

Locks

New Password

“ ” appears instead of the number. Enter the same password again to confirm, then press

ENTER. The password is now registered.

NOTE:

If you forget the password, contact Customer Service at

• 1-800-289-0981 (USA/Canada), 01-800-703-0885 (MEXICO) for assistance. Your original remote control will be required. To avoid forgetting the password, write it down and keep in a

• safe place.

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