HP SLC3760N 37-Inch (94-Centimeter) MediaSmart LCD High-Definition Television
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Important Safeguards
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EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
FULLY INSERT.
BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY
WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT
AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE
MOVED WITH CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND UNEVEN
SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO
OVERTURN.
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INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.
Closed caption notice
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC Rules.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Detachable Antenna Statement (Canada)
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 6 dB.
Antennas not included in this list or having a higher gain than 6 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The
required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Mfg: HP
PN: 5188-2521
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to
maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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Important Safety Instructions
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if
improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However,
improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following
instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of
your television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.
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, the 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 Power sources — This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
16 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
17 Replacement parts — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
18 Safety check — Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
19 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
20 WARNING: Plug the power cord into a power
outlet where access to the power cord connector is
readily accessible in case power disconnection is
required.
21 Servicing: The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
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■ Water and moisture — Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
■ Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. Placing the product on an unstable
base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use
only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
■ Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
■ Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block
these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the
product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation
openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such
as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.
■ The display panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or
applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks.
■ Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as fireplaces, chimneys, radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
■ Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green, or red. Please
note that this does not affect the performance of your product.
■ Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments:
When the unit is used in low-temperature space (e.g., room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly
delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal.
Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight
or near a heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the display panel to malfunction. Storage
temperature: –4
o
F to +140o F (–20o C to +60o C).
■ Precautions when transporting the TV — When transporting the TV, be sure to always carry the TV by two people
holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the Display.
■ Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
■ Power lines — 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.
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■ Outdoor antenna grounding — If an outside
antenna is connected to the television equipment,
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard 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.
Antenna Grounding
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Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Ground Clamp
Antenna Lead in Wire
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■ To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set.
■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the product.
■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
■ Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.
■ Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the TV panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface.
■ Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty. (It may scratch the panel surface when
wiped strongly.)
■ If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it.
■ To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or chemical cloth to clean it; such materials may
damage the panel surface.
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Important Information
The TV must be serviced by an authorized service
technician. The TV is not user serviceable.
Changes can damage your TV and void your
warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Recycling Information
For information about how to recycle this product
through HP, see:
http://www.hp.com/recycle
Other recycling options may also be available in your
area. If located within the U.S. and Canada, you may
also call 1-(888) 485-1849.
Materials disposal
This HP product contains the following materials that
might require special handling at end-of-life:
■ Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the LCD.
Disposal of mercury may be regulated because of
environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
(http://www.eia.org).
Cleaning precautions
Unplug the TV before cleaning the screen.
Using solvents, such as alcohol, or abrasive material,
such as a premoistened or chemically treated towel,
may affect the TV or bezel paint.
Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such
as a pesticide.
Do not put the TV in contact with vinyl or rubber
products for a long period of time. Extended contact
may result in the removal of or degradation of the
surface.
Lifting precautions
The TV is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct
lifting procedures when moving the TV.
Due to the size and weight of the TV, it is
recommended that a minimum of two people move it.
For transport, grasp the display in the area under and
above the screen.
Never place the display with the glass screen facing
downward, unless it is protected with pads.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards ..................................... iii
Supported Media File Types.................................83
Troubleshooting.............................85
Table of Contents
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Getting to Know Your TV
Thank you for purchasing an HP MediaSmart LCD
High-Definition Television. HP’s array of high-definition
televisions delivers a world-class picture in a design
that is sleek and stylish.
Features:
■ HP Visual Fidelity technologies that combine
scene-by-scene contrast adaptation with
information about your room’s ambient lighting to
deliver an optimum picture.
■ Premium LCD panel technology that delivers a
contrast ratio of up to 1,200:1 for rich detail, and
as fast as 6 ms response time for no-smear motion
video and ultrawide viewing angles with a
minimum of color shift. HP LCD TVs deliver the
detail and color that HP is known for.
■ Fantastic sound that emanates from the integrated
speaker design, which provides 20 watts of
power. HP’s high-fidelity speaker system is
complemented by 3D surround sound audio
technology, which emulates a 5.1-channel
surround sound system for an enhanced home
theater experience.
■ A comprehensive array of digital and analog
inputs, including an integrated HDTV tuner.
■ A classic black acrylic bezel that blends with any
décor. The tabletop stand is sleek, stylish, and
detachable.
■ A universal remote control, which can be
programmed to operate additional components.
■ Audio and video files stream through your wired
or wireless network from your PC to the TV.
■ Direct connection from your TV or through your PC
to Web-based media services to access songs and
movies.
All specifications represent the typical specifications
provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual
performance may vary either higher or lower.
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Locating TV Controls and Connectors
The TV contains controls, indicators, and connectors.
The TV indicators are located on the front of the TV,
and the controls are located on the top.
TV Front
TV frontDescription
A Remote
control
sensor
The remote control sensor
senses the remote control button
presses; point the remote control
here when operating the TV.
Top TV controls
TV top controlDescription
VolVolume lowers or raises
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INPUTInput selects the TV input
POWERPower turns on the TV or
the sound level.
lower or higher channel.
source.
places it in standby mode.
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DOPC
indicator
The optical picture control
(OPC) sensor senses the
surrounding light and automatically
adjusts the backlight brightness.
Make sure no object obstructs the
OPC sensor, which could affect its
ability to sense surrounding light.
The power indicator light is
green when TV is on and is off
when TV is in off/standby mode.
The OPC indicator is green when
the OPC is on. For information on
the OPC, refer to “Turning On the
TV” on page 21.
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Rear TV connectors
The connectors are located on the rear of the TV.
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connectorItem nameDescription
MediaSmart AMediaSmart A
(connector)
MediaSmart A: Connect the MediaSmart A (HDMI) cable to
this connector.
Input 4Input 4 HDMIInput 4, HDMI: Connect an HDMI cable from the optional
digital, high-definition equipment. When using an DVI-to-HDMI
converter here, connect audio cables at Input 4 audio.
MediaSmart BMediaSmart B
(connector)
Digital Audio
Output
Digital audio
output
MediaSmart B: Connect the MediaSmart B (Control) cable,
using the non-ferrite core end, to this connector.
Digital audio output, optical: Connect an optical cable for
digital sound out to an optional external digital audio system.
Ant/CableTV signal inputAntenna or cable in: Connect a coaxial cable from an air
antenna or a cable signal source.
Input 4 R-Audio-LInput 4 audioInput 4 audio in: Connect left and right audio cables only
when using a DVI-to-HDMI converter at HDMI Input 4.
Input 3Input 3
■ S-video
■ Video
■ Audio L/R
Input 3, S-video or video in:
■ Connect an S-video cable and left and right audio cables
from optional equipment.
Or
■ Connect a composite video cable and left and right audio
cables from optional equipment.
(Audio connectors are shared.)
Input 1
Or
Input 2
Input 1:
■ Component
■ Video
■ Audio L/R
Or
Input 2:
■ Component
■ Video
■ Audio L/R
OutputAudio output,
analog
Input 1 or Input 2, component or video in:
■ Connect a component video cable and left and right audio
cables from optional equipment. Supports standard inputs
480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i. Some set-top boxes must be
set for a specific resolution.
Or
■ Connect a composite video cable and left and right audio
cables from optional equipment.
(Audio connectors are shared.)
Audio output, analog: Connect left and right audio cables
for analog stereo sound out to an optional external audio system.
Use the left (white) connector for mono sound (single cable).
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TV (rear)
connectorItem nameDescription (continued)
A (MediaSmart A)
AV Out
B (MediaSmart B)
Control
C Ethernet (LAN,
wired)
D LAN antennas
(wireless)
E (MediaSmart C)
Power
F (MediaSmart C)
Power
GAC InAC powerAC power: Connect the provided power cord.
MediaSmart A
(connector)
MediaSmart B
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Wired LAN
connector
Wireless LAN
antennas and
mounts
MediaSmart C
(connector)
MediaSmart C
(connector)
MediaSmart A: Connect the MediaSmart A cable to this
connector.
MediaSmart B: Connect the MediaSmart B (Control) cable,
using the ferrite core end, to this connector.
Ethernet (wired LAN): Connect an Ethernet cable for
connection to your wired network.
LAN (Wireless): Attach the wireless antennas for connection to
your wireless network.
MediaSmart C: Connect the MediaSmart C power cable to this
connector.
MediaSmart C: Connect the MediaSmart C power cable (twoprong male plug) to this connector.
Cleaning
Cleaning precautions
Cleaning the TV
Unplug the TV before cleaning the screen.
A special antiglare coating is applied to the screen of
your TV. Using solvents, such as alcohol, or abrasive
material, such as a premoistened or chemically treated
towel, may affect the screen coating or bezel paint.
Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such
as a pesticide.
Do not put the TV in contact with vinyl or rubber
products for a long period of time. Extended contact
may result in the removal of the coating or degradation
of the surface.
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Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint-free cloth with
water to lightly moisten it. Gently wipe the screen, and
avoid pressing on the screen.
To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Setting Up
HP recommends professional installation from an authorized installer to ensure maximum enjoyment of your HP
MediaSmart LCD HDTV. Be sure to read all the safety information and precautions before starting installation. See
these topics:
■ “Important Safeguards” on page iii
■ “Important Safety Instructions” on page v
Selecting a Good Location
Select the location for your HP MediaSmart LCD HDTV.
Consider the following situations when positioning the
TV:
■ Power cord length: Choose a location with easy
access to an AC power outlet.
■ Cable lengths and distances to attached units:
Check that cables can reach the TV.
■ Do not install the TV on an unstable cart or stand;
the unit may fall over and cause injury.
■ Do not install the TV where it has a protruding
edge, such as on a small table where the display
overhangs the table surface.
■ Do not hang the TV from the ceiling; the unit may
fall and cause injury.
■ Avoid direct sunlight that may damage the display
or interfere with the operation of the remote
control.
■ Avoid areas of high humidity or damp conditions
that may cause fire or electrical shock.
■ Do not install TV near appliances, such as a
microwave, or near a heat source, such as a
fireplace or radiator.
■ Provide adequate ventilation clearance around
the TV.
■ “Important Information” on page viii
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C1.4 in. (3.5 cm) minimum behind TV
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Lifting the TV
Connecting MediaSmart cables
The TV is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct
lifting procedures when moving the TV.
Due to the size and weight of the TV, it is
recommended that a minimum of two people move it.
To transport the TV, grasp the display in the area under
and above the screen.
Move the product gently. Never place the TV with the
glass screen facing downward, unless it is protected
with pads.
Setting Up the TV
Set up the TV by:
■ Connecting the MediaSmart cables (provided)
■ Connecting the input source cable
■ Connecting the optional equipment cables
■ Connecting the wired LAN (Ethernet) cable or the
(optional) wireless LAN antennas (provided)
■ Connecting the power cord (provided)
To remove the TV stand, see “Removing or attaching
the stand” on page 19.
Route and connect the MediaSmart cables.
1 Locate the three MediaSmart cables from the box.
MediaSmart A
(AV out) cable
MediaSmart B
(Control) cable
MediaSmart C
(Power) cable
2 Connect MediaSmart A cable to the MediaSmart
A connector (A1). Route the cable through the
clamp (D) located below the connector panel.
Connect the other end of MediaSmart A cable to
AV Out (A2).
3 Connect MediaSmart B cable to MediaSmart B
connector (B1). Route the cable through the clamp
(D) located below the connector panel. Connect
the other end of MediaSmart B cable (ferrite core
end) to Control (B2).
4 Connect the two-prong male plug end of the
MediaSmart C cable to MediaSmart C connector
(C1). Connect the other end of MediaSmart C
cable to connector (C2). Route the cable through
the clamp (C3) located below the connector and
close the clamp to secure the cable.
Optional equipment, TV air antenna, cable TV
services, Internet services, and all cables are sold
separately.
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C2
C3
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WARNING: Before connecting the TV to any
other electronic device, unplug the TV and
electronic device AC cords from the AC
input at the wall.
The following is an explanation of the types of
connections that are used for a coaxial cable.
■ A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with
an F-type connector that can easily be attached to
a terminal without tools (sold separately).
■ A 300-ohm system is a flat, twin-lead cable that
can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a
300/75-ohm adapter (sold separately).
n
An F-type connector should be fingertightened only. When connecting the RF
cable to the TV set, do not use tools to
tighten the F-type connector, as it may
cause damage to your TV set.
Connect the input source to the TV according to the
type of connection:
■ Antenna or basic cable (TV cable or satellite)
without using a set-top box; see “Connecting the
air antenna or basic cable TV” on page 10.
■ Cable or satellite with a separate set-top box; see
“Connecting cable or satellite with a set-top box”
on page 11.
n
■ To connect an external sound system, see
“Connecting an external sound system”
on page 15.
■ To connect a device that records TV, see
“Connecting a VCR for recording” on
page 15.
Connecting the air antenna or
basic cable TV
Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a
ground air antenna (for air-broadcast television signal
reception) or cable TV input source to the TV. Use
shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF)
interference.
Optional equipment, TV air antenna, cable TV
services, Internet services, and all cables are sold
separately.
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CAUTION: Unplug power from the wall for
the TV and all connected components
before connecting the antenna or cable.
About the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
■ In the case of a national emergency, natural
disaster, or other emergency situation, an EAS
message broadcasts. When this unit receives an
EAS message, if the level of emergency is
comparatively low, an alert text message displays
on screen. If the level of emergency is high, the
receiver is forced-tuned to a details channel.
■ Alert text messages display, and forced tuning
occurs, even during paid programming. Even
when forced tuning is active, the user can still
change the channel.
■ If the unit is forced-tuned to a channel that has
been blocked by parental control, the Parental
Control setting is given priority, and the EAS
message is not broadcast.
■ EAS messages may be broadcast not only through
digital cable, but also through analog cable or
over-the-air analog transmission. EAS alert
messages broadcasted through cable are not
received on this TV.
1 Connect the input source coaxial cable to the Ant/
Cable connector on the back of the TV.
2 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
3 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
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Connecting cable or satellite
with a set-top box
Optional equipment and all cables are sold separately.
You can connect a digital TV set-top box (air or cable)
and other audiovisual equipment by using the
following:
■ Component video and audio cables connected to
the Input 1 or Input 2 connectors on the TV.
■ S-video and audio cables connected to the Input 3
connectors on the TV.
■ Video (composite) and audio cables connected to
the Input 1, 2, or 3 connectors on the TV.
■ HDMI cable connected to the Input 4 connector on
the TV.
■ DVI video cable with DVI-to-HDMI converter and
audio cables connected to the Input 4 (HDMI) and
audio connectors on the TV.
c
CAUTION: Unplug power from the wall for
the TV and all connected components
before connecting the set-top box.
1 Connect the set-top box input source cable(s) to
the back of the TV using one of the connector sets.
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The Video (composite) connector in each of
the Inputs 1, 2, and 3 connector sets shares
audio connectors with the Component or
the S-video connector in the set. If cables
are connected to both video connectors in a
set, the Component or S-video connector
has priority over the Video connector.
■ Component video and audio cables
connected to Input 1 or Input 2 connectors on
the TV.
■ S-video and audio cables connected to Input 3
connectors on the TV.
■ Video (composite) and audio cables
connected to Input 1, 2, or 3 connectors on
the TV.
■ HDMI cable connected to Input 4 connector on
the TV.
■ DVI video cable with DVI-to-HDMI converter
and audio cables connected to Input 4 (HDMI)
and audio connectors on the TV.
2 Connect the cables to the set-top box.
3 Turn on the set-top box.
4 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
5 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
6 Open the OSD and specify settings as needed;
see “Changing the TV Settings” on page 49.
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Connecting a DVD player, VCR, DVR, game console, or camcorder
You can connect optional equipment (sold separately),
such as a DVD player, VCR, DVR, and so on to the TV
by using the AV input connectors.
Optional equipment, including an external sound
system, and all cables are sold separately.
You can connect a DVD by using the following:
■ Component video and audio cables connected to
the Input 1 or Input 2 connectors on the TV.
■ S-video and audio cables connected to the Input 3
connectors on the TV.
■ Video (composite) and audio cables connected to
the Input 1, 2, or 3 connectors on the TV.
■ HDMI cable connected to the Input 4 connector on
the TV.
■ DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI converter and
audio cables connected to the Input 4 (HDMI) and
audio connectors on the TV.
Choosing the AV connection to use
You can connect a VCR by using Input 3 with either
S-video or composite video connections for playback.
To connect a VCR for recording, see “Connecting a
VCR for recording” on page 15.
You can connect a game console, camcorder, and
some other AV equipment by using Input 3 with either
S-video or composite video connections.
You can connect HDMI equipment by using Input 4
with an HDMI connection.
You can connect DVI equipment by using a DVI video
cable with a DVI-to-HDMI converter and audio cables
connected to the Input 4 (HDMI) and audio connectors
on the TV.
When connecting optional equipment as signal
sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the
type of connection you can use.
When your optional equipment has more than one
type of output connector, choose the connection that
provides the best-quality playback image.
For best results, choose the best-quality connection type
that is supported by your optional equipment.
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AV connection to use, listed from best to good video playback
Connector types on
Connection description
HDMI transmits an all-digital signal and is the
recommended choice for playback from a digital
DVD or DVR.
DVI transmits an all-digital video signal for
playback from a digital DVD or DVR.
(At the TV, use a DVI video cable with a DVI-toHDMI converter and audio cable to Input 4.
Converter and all cables are sold separately.)
Component (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as separate
red, green, and blue signals. Use this connection for
high-definition video signals in 480i, 480p, 720p,
or 1080i format from a progressive scan DVD or
other equipment.
S-video transmits video in separate color and
black-and-white image signals and delivers a
sharper image than a composite video connection.
optional equipmentCable plug
Composite video transmits video as a single
signal.
The procedures that follow, presented in the order
listed in the table, describe connecting optional
equipment including the audio connections when
applicable.
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CAUTION: Unplug power from the wall for
the TV and all connected components
before connecting optional equipment.
Ensure that the optional equipment is
powered off.
Connecting an HDMI device
This is the recommended connection for video and
audio. The HDMI cable is sold separately.
1 Connect the HDMI cable to the Input 4 connector.
(There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.)
2 Connect the cable to the HDMI device.
3 Turn on the device, and start play.
4 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
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5 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
6 Define the HDMI Setup items in the Option menu;
refer to “Using the Option Menu” on page 54.
Connecting a component device
Cables are sold separately.
Connecting a DVI device
The DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI converter, and audio
cables are sold separately.
1 Connect the DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI
converter and the audio cables to the DVI
equipment.
2 Connect the HDMI end of the converter to the
Input 4 connector on the TV. Connect the audio
cables to the audio connectors for Input 4 on
the TV.
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Input 1 and 2 each have both Component
and Video connectors, which share the L/R
Audio connectors. Connect only one video
input for each input set.
1 Connect the component cable to the Component
(Y, Pb, Pr) connectors. There are two sets of
Component connectors you can use: Input 1 or
Input 2.
3 Turn on the DVI device, and start play.
4 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
5 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
6 Define the HDMI Setup items in the Option menu;
refer to “Using the Option Menu” on page 54.
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2 Connect the component audio cable to the L/R
Audio connectors for Input 1 or Input 2.
3 Connect the cables to the component device.
4 Turn on the device, and start play.
5 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
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Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
6
(Standby)” on page 21.
7 Define the Input Select for the connector in the
Option menu; refer to “Using the Option Menu”
on page 54.
Connecting an S-video or video device
A VCR, game console, camcorder, or some other
audiovisual equipment can be connected using the
Input 3 connectors.
!
Input 3 has both S-video and Video
connectors, which share the L/R Audio
connectors. Connect only one video input
for Input 3.
Cables are sold separately.
3 Connect the cables to the device.
4 Turn on the device, and start play.
5 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
6 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
Connecting a VCR for recording
The TV does not output a signal for recording.
Connect a VCR or other device for recording to the
signal source (antenna or cable), and then connect the
device to the Ant/Cable connector on the TV. See
“Connecting the air antenna or basic cable TV” on
page 10. Use the recording device to tune to the
channel you want to record.
Connecting an external sound
system
1 Connect the video equipment to the Input 3
connectors:
■ For a VCR, DVR, or other device that has an
S-video connector, use an S-video cable and
the S-video connector.
Or
■ For a VCR, DVR, or other device that has a
composite video connector, use a composite
video cable and the Video connector.
You can connect an external sound system to the TV
using a digital audio or an analog audio signal.
■ Use the Digital Audio Out connector on the back
of the TV to provide a digital audio signal to an
optional external sound system, such as a digital
receiver or a surround sound system.
■ Use the Audio Out left and right connectors on the
back of the TV to provide an analog audio signal
to an optional external sound system, such as an
analog amplifier or stereo system.
Cables are sold separately.
c
CAUTION: Unplug power from the wall for
the TV and all connected components
before connecting an external sound
system. Ensure that the external sound
system is unplugged and powered off.
Setting Up
2 Connect the audio cable connectors to the left and
right Audio connectors for Input 3.
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1 Connect the external sound system to the TV:
Connecting the TV to your home
■ For a digital audio connection, connect an
optical cable to the Digital Audio Out
connector on the back of the TV and to an
external sound system.
Or
■ For an analog connection, connect audio
cables to the Audio Out left and right
connectors on the back of the TV and to an
external sound system.
network (LAN)
Connect the TV to the router in your PC local area
network (LAN) by attaching the provided wireless
antennas (optional) or by connecting an Ethernet
cable, as described in this procedure.
!
You can connect your TV using both a
wired and a wireless LAN connection to
your PC router, but only one network
connection is supported at a time.
To switch, select the network type by using
the Media button, selecting the Settings
menu, and then selecting Network; see
“Changing Network settings” on page 72.
The TV requires use of a router for connection to your
established home network (LAN).
■ A wired connection (Ethernet 802.3) uses an
Ethernet cable and connects through a router.
■ A wireless connection (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g) must
use the provided wireless antennas and connect
through a router.
2 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
3 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
4 Connect power and turn on the external sound
system.
5 Define the digital audio format in the Option
menu; refer to “Using the Option Menu” on
page 54. Also, select the audio output in the
Audio option of the Media Settings; see
“Changing Audio options” on page 75.
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HP recommends use of Wi-Fi 802.11a for
best wireless performance.
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A
A
B
A: PC with LAN connection through a wired
router to the TV
B: PC with LAN connection through a wireless
router to the TV
1 Skip to step 2 if you are using a wireless network
connection. Connect the Ethernet cable to your
network router and to the Ethernet LAN connector
(A) on the back of the TV. Continue to step 3.
n
The wireless antennas you attach to the TV
in this procedure do not function as a TV
antenna for air-broadcast television signal
reception.
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CAUTION: Unplug power from the wall for
the TV and all connected components
before connecting to your network. Ensure
that the PC and network equipment are
powered off.
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2 Skip this step if you are using a wired network
connection. Attach the two wireless network
antennas to the TV wireless antenna connectors by
screwing each antenna into place.
Connecting power to the TV
Use these steps to attach the cable clamp, bundle
cords with the cable clamp and the cable tie, and
connect the AC power cord.
1 Locate the AC power cord, the cable clamp, and
the cable tie from the box.
AC power cord
Cable clamp
Cable tie
3 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power
to the TV” on page 18.
4 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off
(Standby)” on page 21.
2 Connect the power cord to the TV.
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Insert the cable clamp (A) from the box into the
3
hole on the back of the TV.
B
A
4 Route the cords through the cable clamp, and
bundle the cords in the cable tie (B) from the box.
1 Locate a 3/16-inch (5 mm) Allen wrench to use
during disassembly of the stand.
The stand consists of two pieces, the base and the
pedestal. Four short screws inserted through the
bottom of the base secure the base to the
C
pedestal. Four long screws through the back of the
TV secure the stand to the TV. You use the Allen
wrench to loosen or tighten the screws.
2 Carefully place the TV with the glass screen facing
downward on a padded, stable table. Position the
TV flat with the stand over the edge of the table.
3 Loosen the four long screws securing the stand
through the back of the TV using the Allen wrench.
Remove the screws.
5 Connect the power cord to the AC power
outlet (C).
Removing or attaching the
stand
Your TV comes with a stand attached to the display.
Use the steps below to remove the stand. Reverse these
steps to attach the stand.
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CAUTION: Use two people to disassemble
the TV from the stand.
Before removing the stand, unplug the AC cord from
the wall and the AC input.
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WARNING: Do not drop the stand onto the
TV panel.
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4 Remove the stand from the bottom of the TV.
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CAUTION: If attaching the stand to the TV,
be sure to insert the stand as shown. If the
stand is attached backward, the TV may tip
over when set upright.
5 Store the stand and the four screws.
Reverse these steps to attach the stand.
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Turning On the TV
Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)
The TV has a Power button on the top of the display.
You can also use the remote control Power button to
turn on the TV.
Pressing the Power button either turns the TV on or
places it into standby, which is a reduced power state.
The Power indicator light on the front of the TV shows
the power status of the TV.
The initial setup starts when the TV powers
on for the first time. See “Using the FirstTime Setup Wizard” on page 23.
If the TV is not used for an extended period of time,
press the Power button to place the TV into standby,
and then unplug the power cord.
The optical picture control (OPC) indicator on the front
of the display shows the TV OPC status for backlight
brightness control.
OPC indicatorTV OPC status
n
Turning On the TV
A: Remote control sensor
B: OPC sensor
C: Power indicator
D: OPC indicator
Power indicatorPower status
OffStandby (off)
Lights greenReady (on)
OffOPC disabled (Off)
Lights greenOPC enabled
A
B
D
C
When enabled, the OPC sensor on the front of the TV
senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts
the backlight brightness. For more information, see
“Setting OPC” on page 50.
(On or On:Display)
Using the TV buttons
1 Press the Power button on the top of the TV.
The TV is on or in standby.
2 Press the Input button as needed to select the TV
input source to view.
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Using the remote control buttons
1 Point the remote control at the remote control
sensor on the display, if necessary, press the
Device button to light the TV indicator, and then
press the remote control Power button.
On/Off
The TV is on or in standby.
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
2 Press the Source button as needed to select the TV
input source to view.
Source
n
If the TV has been turned on before,
EZ Setup does not start. See “Using the
First-Time Setup Wizard” on page 23.
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Using the First-Time Setup Wizard
Initial Setup
When turning on the TV for the first time, a wizard
scans for and automatically memorizes the available
television channels. After completing the wizard, be
sure to perform the steps for setting up the Media
function; refer to “Setting Up for the Media Function”
on page 25.
Perform the following steps before you press Power on
the remote control.
1 Insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
2 Connect the antenna or cable to the TV.
3 Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet.
Language setting
Select from among three languages: English, French,
or Spanish.
1 Press the up arrow and down arrow buttons on the
remote control to select the desired language
listed on the screen.
Channel search
Channel search automatically searches for a signal
from all available channels.
1 Press the left arrow and right arrow buttons on the
remote control to select Yes or No for Air Analog
& Digital, and then press the down arrow button
to move down.
2 Press the left arrow and right arrow buttons on the
remote control to select Yes or No for Cable
Analog, and then press the down arrow button to
move down.
3 Press the left arrow and right arrow buttons on the
remote control to select Yes or No for Cable
Analog & Digital, and then press the down arrow
button to move down.
4 Select Search Start, and then press OK.
Example
...
[
Setup
MENU
ANALOG[ ]25[ ]20
CH Setup
...
CH Search
]
FoundAir
2 Press OK.
Standby mode setting
1 Select the standby mode setting. The default
setting is Mode 2.
■ Mode 1: Starting TV is quick from standby.
■ Mode 2: Power consumption is low when in
standby.
2 Press OK.
Antenna setting
1 Press the left arrow and right arrow buttons on the
remote control to select Air or Cable.
2 Press OK.
...
[
Setup
MENU
DIGITAL[ ]25[ ]20
MENU
DIGITAL[ ]25[ ]25
CH Setup
...
[
Setup
CH Setup
AirANALOG
...
CH Search
...
CH Search
]
FoundAir
]
FoundCable
2
Audio : MONO
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n
If no channel is found, check the input
connection to your TV, and run the EZ setup
again using the Setup menu; see “Starting
EZ Setup” on page 52.
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Setting Up for the Media Function
The Media function (using the Media button on the
remote control) provides you a simple way to connect
your TV to your PC or online services to do the
following:
■ View photos
■ Watch videos
■ Listen to music
■ Access online services for music, videos, or photos
Before you can use the Media function, you must
complete these actions in the following order:
■ Connect the TV to your PC with a wired (Ethernet
802.3) or wireless (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g)
connection through a router in an established
LAN. Refer to “Connecting the TV to your home
network (LAN)” on page 16.
■ Complete initial setup of the TV; see “Using the
First-Time Setup Wizard” on page 23 or “Starting
EZ Setup” on page 52.
■ Use the remote control to select settings for wired
or wireless connection to your network, as
described in this section.
■ Install the Microsoft
software on your PC, as described in this section.
■ Complete the software setup, as described in this
section.
The Microsoft Windows Media Connect network
software uses your PC LAN connection to communicate
with the TV. You can view a list of the content in
preselected folders on your PC that contain your
photos, videos, and music. This program, installed on
your PC, provides networking services by streaming
music, video, or picture files to the local area network
(LAN) connected to the TV. Windows Media Connect
must be installed and operating with the network, and
the TV must be allowed in the software to select or
view content on the TV.
®
Windows® Media Connect
n
You can install Microsoft Windows Media
Connect on multiple PCs to view and listen
on your TV to the media files that they
store. The TV and each PC must be
connected to your LAN.
Verifying the TV connections
Before starting, check that the TV is connected to the
LAN router, and the TV and network equipment are
both powered on. Refer to “Connecting the TV to your
home network (LAN)” on page 16 for instructions to
connect the TV to the network.
Completing the initial TV setup
The initial setup must be completed on your TV before
proceeding with the Media settings. If you canceled
the wizard when you turned on the TV for the first time,
run the EZ setup again using the Setup menu; see
“Starting EZ Setup” on page 52.
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Setting the TV for a wired or
wireless connection
1 Point the remote control at the remote control
sensor on the display and, if necessary, press the
Device button to light the TV indicator.
■ For a wired connection to the LAN, continue
with “Checking wired network settings” on
page 26.
■ For a wireless connection to the LAN, continue
with “Assigning wireless network settings” on
page 27.
On/Off
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
2 Press the Media button.
The main media menu opens.
The main media menu lists these options:
■ Photos
■ Videos
■ Music
■ Services
■ Help
■ Settings
Media
n
To learn more about your product, select
Demo.
Checking wired network settings
1 In the Settings menu, press the down arrow button
to select Current Settings, and then press OK.
2 Review the current settings that appear.
a If you see Network Mode: wired network, then
the network uses DHCP (that is, the IP address
is automatically assigned). Continue with
“Installing Windows Media Connect” on
page 28.
b If you see Network Mode: wired network
(disconnected), but your network uses DHCP
(that is, the IP address is automatically
assigned), consider the following:
■ Check that the TV Ethernet cable is
properly connected to the router.
■ Check that the network equipment,
including the router, is turned on and
operating.
If you reconnect the Ethernet cable or turn on
equipment, press OK and repeat step 2.
3 Press the down arrow button to select Settings,
and press OK.
The Settings menu opens with Media Servers
selected. The Media Servers list shows Demo but
may not show any other servers.
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cIf your router does not use DHCP, then assign
a static IP address manually. Continue with
“Assigning a manual IP address” on page 27.
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Assigning a manual IP address
4 The TV shows a list of wireless servers it found.
1 Press an arrow button to select Network, and
then press OK.
2 Press the down arrow button to select
Advanced, and then press OK. The Advanced
menu displays.
3 Press an arrow button to select Switch to
Manual, and press OK. The manual IP address
items display.
4 Enter the information for: IP address, Subnet mask,
DNS server, and Gateway.
Press an arrow to enter the text box, and then
press the number buttons on the remote control to
enter the value. Press an arrow button to move
between boxes.
5 Press an arrow button to select OK, and
press OK.
6 Wait while the TV connects to the network. The TV
Settings menu opens with Media Servers selected.
Continue with “Installing Windows Media
Connect” on page 28.
■ Press a down arrow button to select a server,
and continue with step 5.
Or
■ Press the down arrow button to select Enter
the SSID manually, and press OK. Follow
the onscreen instructions to enter the SSID,
then continue with step 6.
5 Press OK.
6 If there is no security on the wireless network, skip
to step 11.
7 Press an arrow button to select the wireless
security type you have on your wireless network,
and then press OK.
■ If you select a WEP-type security, continue with
step 8.
■ If you select a WPA-type security, continue
with step 9.
■ If you select None, continue with step 11.
8 Press an arrow button to select the WEP key type
Hex or ASCII, and press OK.
Assigning wireless network settings
1 Press the down arrow button to select Network,
and then press OK.
2 Press an arrow button to select Wireless, press
the down arrow button to select OK, and then
press OK. Wait while the TV resets for the next
screen to display.
3 The TV shows the wireless server with the strongest
signal (or the last one selected) and asks if you
want to use it. Press an arrow button to select Yes
or No, and press OK.
■ If you select Yes, continue with step 6.
■ If you select No, continue with step 4.
9 Press an arrow button to enter the text box. Enter
the WEP key or WPA passphrase using the remote
control number pad or the onscreen keyboard.
■ Use the remote control number pad:
1
!@#
4
ghi
7
pqrs
bksp
Press a number button on the remote control to
enter a number or press the button as needed
to scroll through the characters for that button.
Press the bskp button to backspace
and erase one character.
Or
2
5
8
0
abc
jkl
tuv
3
def
6
mno
9
wxyz
Enter
bksp
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■ Use the onscreen keyboard:
Press the Blue
CC
context button on
the remote control,
opening the
onscreen keyboard for text entries. Press an
arrow button to select a key and OK to enter.
Press the Blue button again to close the
keyboard.
Aspect
SAP
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To enter upper case characters, use the
onscreen keyboard.
Installing Windows Media
Connect
1 Insert the software installation disc into your
CD drive on your PC.
2 Click Next on the welcome screen.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to:
■ Install Windows Media Connect (a link to the
Microsoft Web site).
■ Install other online services.
4 Click Finish when the installation is complete.
Completing the software setup
10 Press the down arrow button to select Next, and
press OK.
11 Wait while the TV connects to the network.
■ If you see the TV Settings menu opens with
Media Servers selected, continue with
“Installing Windows Media Connect” on
page 28.
Or
■ If you see an error message, press an arrow
button to select OK, and then press OK to
close the message. The error message
appears when the TV does not connect to the
network due to one of the following:
■ You entered the wrong security key or you
chose no security when your network has
security; continue with step 1.
■ Your network does not automatically
assign the IP address; continue with
“Assigning a manual IP address” on
page 27.
1 At your PC, click Start, All Programs, and
Windows Media Connect.
2 In the Windows Media Connect window, select
the devices function, choose the TV from the list of
devices, and then allow (authorize) it to access
folders.
3 In the Windows Media Connect window, select
the sharing function, choose to add and browse
for the folders that contain your photos, videos,
and music that you want to play on the TV.
4 Go to your TV and select the server from the
Media Servers list, and press OK.
■ If necessary, press the Media button, and then
press OK to display the list.
■ If the server list shows the server as
unauthorized, return to your PC and repeat
step 2.
■ If the Network menu displays or you do not
see your server, the TV is not connected to the
network. Verify the network connection.
5 Press the Media button to display the main media
menu. To use the menu, refer to “Using the Media
Function” on page 63.
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Using the Remote Control
Operating the TV
The remote control operates the
TV. To use the remote control,
point the remote control at the
remote control sensor window
located near the lower-right
corner of the front of the TV
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Use the remote control within a distance of
16.4 feet (5 meters) from the front of the TV
remote control sensor window and at the
maximum horizontal and vertical angles of
30 degrees.
Using universal remote controls
When you want to program a universal remote control
to operate your HP MediaSmart LCD HDTV, if HP is not
listed in the supported brand codes, use a Philips TV
code. The HP remote control transmits Philips-licensed
remote control codes.
After programming your universal remote control with
a Philips TV code, it can operate your HP MediaSmart
LCD HDTV functions for volume, mute, power, and
input source.
2 Insert the batteries into the remote control, and
make sure that you match polarities.
3 Close the cover.
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Do not mix different types of batteries together (for
example, alkaline and carbon-zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.
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.
When not using the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from
possible battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge batteries that are not intended to
be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. Follow
the battery manufacturer’s directions for the batteries
you are using.
Installing or replacing remote
control batteries
Insert two AAA non-rechargeable batteries into the
remote control, ensuring that you place them with the
proper polarity.
1 Press and open the cover on the back of the
remote control.
Always remove batteries as soon as they become
weak. Weak batteries can leak and severely damage
the unit. The battery life depends on how much the
remote control is used. Replace batteries when remote
control operation becomes erratic.
Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw
them into a fire.
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Identifying the remote control
G
V
buttons
Remote
buttonDescriptionIcon
APowerPress the Device
On/Off
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
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J
K
L
M
N
Options
Picture
Back
CC
TV
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
Aspect
SAP
Media
OK
Info
Last Ch
Ch
Sleep
+
Source
Setup
Sound
W
X
Y
Z
AA
AB
AC
AD
BIndicators Show the device
CDevicePress Device as
button (C), if needed
to select the device,
point the remote
control at the device,
and then press Power
to turn the selected
device on or off.
controlled by the
remote control: TV,
audio system (AUD),
set-top box (STB), or
DVD player (DVD).
Press the Device
button (C) to select the
device.
needed to select the
On/Off
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
device controlled by
Ch –
O
P
Q
R
S
T
MenuRec
AE
AF
AG
AH
DOptionsIn the media menus,
the remote control; an
indicator (B) lights to
show the current
device.
Options
press Options while
viewing a media
function full-screen
video or photo, or a
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photo slideshow, to
open a window
listing the specific
meaning for the
context buttons (E, F, Y, or X). Press
bksp
0
Enter
AI
AJ
Options again to
close the window.
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Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
ECC or
Red
(context)
Press CC to select a
closed caption mode.
With the desired
option selected press
Setup to close the
menu.
In the media menus,
press Red (context) to
cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
F Aspect or
Green
(context)
Press Aspect to
change the
dimensions of your
picture image. The
options depend on
the current input
source. The Aspect
button is not valid
when viewing the
Media function.
In the media menus,
press Green (context)
to cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
GMediaPress Media to open
the main media
menu.
CC
Aspect
Media
HTVPress TV to go back to
the last input source
when operating
the TV.
When viewing the
Media function, press
TV to go back to the
last TV input source or
channel.
The TV button is not
valid when the
selected device is
AUD, DVD, or STB.
IUp/
down/
left/right
arrows
Press the arrow
buttons to move the
cursor in the TV OSD
menus, or in device
menus when the
selected device is
DVD, or STB.
In the media menus,
press an arrow button
to move in the media
listings.
JPicturePress Picture as
needed to select the
AV mode: Standard,
Movie, Game, User,
Dynamic (fixed), or
Dynamic.
KOKPress OK to select the
current menu option.
In the media menus,
press OK to select or
perform action on the
current media menu
selection.
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Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
LBackPress Back to go back
one level within the
TV OSD menus.
In the media menus,
press Back to go up
one level in a media
menu, or to stop
media play.
MLast ChPress Last Ch to recall
the previous channel
you were viewing.
NVolumePress a Volume button
to raise (or lower) the
sound.
OMutePress Mute to turn
sound off or on.
P Device
Menu
Press Device Menu to
open the device
menu, if available,
when controlling a
set-top box (STB) or a
DVD player (DVD).
QRewindPress Rewind to
rewind the device
controlled by the
remote control.
In the media menus,
press Rewind to
rewind (fast reverse)
the current video.
RPlayPress Play to start
B
ack
play of the device
controlled by the
remote control.
In the media menus,
press Play to stop
Fast-Forward or
Rewind during fullscreen video, or to
resume from Pause in
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music. To start play of
an item when
browsing media,
select the item and
press the OK button.
SPrevious Press Previous to go
to the previous item
for the device
controlled by the
remote control.
In the media menus,
press Previous to
M
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jump to the previous
item in music or
photos.
TStopPress Stop to stop
play of the device
controlled by the
remote control.
In the media menus,
press Stop to stop
play of the current
media selection.
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Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
UNumberPress number buttons
(0–9) to directly select
the channel, and then
press Enter.
In the media menus,
press a number
button to enter a
number. Press the
number button as
needed to scroll
through the
characters for that
button. Press 0 for the
number zero or a
space. When
entering characters,
press the bksp button
to backspace and
erase a character.
V– (Dash)/
bksp
Press – (dash) to enter
a dash for a
subchannel number of
a digital channel. For
example, channel
14–2.
In the media menus,
when entering
characters, press
bksp to backspace
and erase one
character.
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Remote
button
XBlue
(context)
Description
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In the media menus,
press Blue (context) to
cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
YSAP/MTS
or
Yellow
(context)
Press SAP/MTS to
select an available
secondary audio
program.
In the media menus,
press Yellow (context)
to cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
ZSourcePress Source to open
the input source list.
Press Source again as
needed to select the
desired input source.
Select MediaSmart as
an alternate to
pressing the Media
button when viewing
TV or another source.
Sap
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Source
WSleepPress Sleep to open
the timer; press Sleep
again as needed to
set the time: Off, 30,
60, 90, or 120
minutes.
Sleep
AA SoundPress Sound to select
an audio mode.
AB SetupPress Setup to open
the TV onscreen
display (OSD) menus.
Press Setup again to
exit the menu and
return to your TV
display.
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Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
AC InfoPress Info to view a
channel banner
containing
information on your
current program.
Press Info again to
see more information.
In the media menus,
press Info for
information on the
current media
selection. Press Info
again to close the
window.
AD Ch+
Ch–
Press Ch+ (or Ch–) to
select the next higher
(or lower) channel.
In the media menus,
press Ch to move one
page up or down in
the listing.
AE Rec
(Record)
Press Record to begin
recording on the
device controlled by
the remote control, if
the device supports
the button.
AF Fast-
Forward
Press FF to fastforward play of the
device controlled by
the remote control.
In the media menus,
press FF to fastforward play of the
current media
selection.
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AG PausePress Pause to
suspend play of the
device controlled by
the remote control.
In the media menus,
press Pause to
suspend play of the
current media
selection.
AH NextPress Next to go to
the next item for the
device controlled by
the remote control.
In the media menus,
press Next to jump to
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the next item in music
or photos.
AI EnterPress Enter after
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entering a channel
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number.
In the media menus,
press Enter to select
or perform action on
the current media
selection, or after
entering a number.
AJ 0/
(Space)
Press 0 number button
to directly select the
0
channel, and then
press Enter.
In the media menus,
press 0 for the
number zero or a
space
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Selecting a Device to Control
Perform these steps to select and operate the TV or
another device, after programming a home
entertainment device into your remote control for the
devices AUD, STB, or DVD.
1 If necessary, press the Device button to light the
indicator for the device you want to control.
On/Off
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
■ To operate the TV, point the remote control at
the TV remote control sensor window near the
lower-right corner of the front of the TV
display.
■ To operate another device, point the remote
control at the device remote control sensor
window.
2 If necessary, press the Power button to turn on the
device.
3 Operate the TV or device using the remote control.
■ For the TV, see the remaining topics in this
section.
■ For a device other
than the TV, use the
device buttons
supported by the
device. Press the
Record (Rec),
Rewind, Play, Pause,
Fast-Forward, and Stop buttons to operate a
DVD or other connected device. The Previous
and Next buttons work with DVD players. The
Device Menu button works with DVD players
and STB devices.
For information on how to program a device into your
remote control, see “Programming the device code” on
page 42.
For a list of all the buttons available to operate a
programmed device, see to “Operating a DVD player
or other device” on page 39.
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Device lightDescription
TVRemote control controls
your TV (already
programmed).
AUDRemote control controls
your audio receiver
(external sound system).
No default manufacturer.
STBRemote control controls
your set-top box (for digital
satellite, cable, or PVR).
Motorola is the default STB.
DVDRemote control controls
your DVD. Panasonic is the
default DVD.
Adjusting the Volume
Press the volume buttons on the remote control to
increase or decrease the sound. The indicator bar on
the TV shows the increase or decrease.
Muting the sound
1 Press the Mute button to temporarily turn off the
sound.
2 Press the Mute button again to restore the sound
back to the previous level.
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Changing the Picture
Mode
Pressing the Picture button displays the AV Mode
currently selected. Keep pressing the Picture button or
right arrow to change the video mode until you reach
a desired picture.
■ Standard: Good for normal viewing conditions
with normal room lighting.
■ Movie: Good for watching movies in a darkened
room.
■ Game: Good for playing games: lowers image
brightness for easier viewing.
■ User: Displays the custom settings you configure
in the OSD. For more information on defining the
picture settings, see “Using the Picture Menu” on
page 50.
■ Dynamic (fixed): Uses factory preset values for
image and sound settings. Allows no adjustments.
■ Dynamic: Enhances contrast and sharpness for a
clear image in a well-lit room, useful for viewing
sports.
To select a subchannel number, such as 14–2,
complete the following procedure within 4 seconds:
1 Press the 1 button on the remote control.
2 Press the 4 button.
3 Press the – (dash) button.
4 Press the 2 button.
5 Press Enter.
Selecting the last channel
Press the Last Ch button on your remote control to view
the previous channel you were viewing.
Displaying Program
Information
Pressing the Info button displays a banner with
information about the current program you are
viewing.
Changing Channels
Press the Ch+ or Ch– buttons on the remote control to
change the channel up or down. The TV allows you to
select up to 135 channels (1 to 135). To select a
channel, enter a one-digit, two-digit, or three-digit
number, or use the channel up or down buttons.
To select a channel number (for example, channel 25):
Complete the following procedure within 4 seconds.
1 Press the 2 button on the remote control.
2 Press the 5 button.
3 Press Enter.
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Sometimes the name of the program is not
included in the broadcast. In that case, the
program name is not displayed.
Selecting the Input
Source
1 Pressing the Source button displays the input
source.
2 Press the Source button as needed to select the
desired input source.
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Changing the View with
Turning On Captions
the Aspect Button
Pressing the Aspect button scrolls through the Aspect
modes. The options depend on the current input
source. The Aspect button is not valid when viewing
the Media function.
■ Side Bar: Shows the standard 4:3 ratio picture
image in the center of the TV with dark bars on the
left and right.
■ Smart Stretch (S.Stretch): Horizontally
stretches the TV picture, if necessary, to fill the
screen; the center of the screen has aspect
correction. Suitable for stretching normal 4:3
programs to fill the screen.
■ Zoom: Proportionally stretches the TV picture, but
clips the top and bottom of the image to fit the
screen. Eliminates black bars.
Pressing the CC button scrolls through the closed
caption modes. With the desired option selected press
Setup to close the menu.
To assign your preferences for captions, see “Selecting
closed caption options” on page 56.
Setting SAP/MTS
Stereo Mode
Pressing the SAP/MTS button scrolls through the
available Secondary Audio Programs (SAP)/Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) features: STR (stereo),
SAP, or Mono.
SAP receives mono sound, stereo sound, and
Secondary Audio Programs. The MTS feature allows
a TV station to broadcast other information, such as
another language or weather information.
You can enjoy hi-fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts
where available.
■ Stereo broadcasts
Hear programs such as live sporting events,
shows, and concerts in dynamic stereo sound.
■ SAP broadcasts
Select to hear either Main or SAP sound.
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■ Stretch: Shows high-definition TV in its normal
format, and standard-definition TV at full-screen
without aspect correction applied to the center of
the screen. Recommended for anamorphic
pictures.
Main sound: The normal program soundtrack
(either in mono or stereo).
SAP sound: Listen to second language,
supplementary commentary, and other
information. (SAP is mono sound.)
If stereo sound is difficult to hear, obtain a clearer
sound by manually switching to fixed mono-sound
mode.
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Changing Audio Mode
2 Press the Media button.
Pressing the Sound button displays the Audio menu.
Select Surround to enjoy surround sound. For more
information, see “Adjusting the audio” on page 51.
Setting the Sleep Timer
Press the Sleep button to start a timer for the TV to
automatically turn off. Press Sleep again as needed to
set the time before sleep: 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
Setting the Sleep Timer to 30 means your TV
automatically turns off in 30 minutes.
To clear the timer, set the time to Off.
Adjusting TV Settings
Use the onscreen display to adjust your picture, audio,
and other settings. For more information, see “Using
the OSD Menus” on page 49.
Opening and exiting the OSD
Pressing Setup displays the OSD menu. Pressing the
Setup button again leaves the current menu and returns
you to the TV display. Pressing Back within a submenu
takes you back one menu level.
Media
The main media menu opens.
The main media menu lists these options:
■ Photos
■ Videos
■ Music
■ Services
■ Help
■ Settings
To access the photos, videos, music, or services
shown in the main media menu, your TV must
successfully connect to a PC through the LAN.
Displaying the Main
Media Menu
1 Point the remote control at the remote control
sensor on the display and, if necessary, press the
Device button to light the TV indicator.
On/Off
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
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3 Press an arrow button as needed to select an
option and then press the OK button.
■ The selected option menu displays.
Or
■ The Network menu displays when the TV is not
connected to the network.
Or
■ The Media Servers list displays when the TV is
connected to the network but not connected to
a media server.
4 Continue by selecting items within the displayed
menu.
For information on how to use the Media menus, see
“Using the Media Function” on page 63.
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Operating a DVD player
Remote control DVD device buttons
or other device
After programming a home entertainment device into
your remote control, press the Device button on the top
of your remote control as needed to select the device to
control. Refer to “Selecting a Device to Control” on
page 35.
The tables that follow list the buttons available to
operate the selected, programmed device. Your device
may not operate in response to all of these buttons.
Remote control AUD buttons
AUD
buttonDescriptionIcon
PowerPress the Device
button, if needed to
select the device,
point the remote
control at the device,
and then press Power
to turn the selected
device on or off.
VolPress a Volume button
to raise (or lower) the
sound.
MutePress Mute to turn
sound off or on.
On/Off
DVD
buttonDescriptionIcon
PowerPress the Device
button, if needed to
select the device,
point the remote
control at the device,
and then press Power
to turn the selected
device on or off.
Up/down/
left/right
arrows
OKPress OK to choose
BackPress Back to Exit or
Device
Menu
RewindPress Rewind to
PlayPress Play to start
Press the arrow
buttons to move the
cursor in the DVD
menus.
the current item.
Clear an item in the
DVD menu.
Press Device Menu to
open the DVD menu,
if available.
rewind (fast reverse)
the DVD.
play of the DVD.
On/Off
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PreviousPress Previous to jump
to the previous item
on the DVD.
StopPress Stop to stop
play of the DVD.
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DVD
button
Description
(continued)Icon
NumberPress number buttons
(0–9) to directly select
the chapter, and then
press Enter.
SetupPress Setup to open
the DVD player setup
menu, if available.
Press Setup again to
exit the menu.
InfoPress Info to view
information about the
DVD.
Rec
(Record)
Press Record to begin
recording on the
DVD, if the DVD
supports the button.
FastForward
Press FF to fastforward play of
the DVD.
PausePress Pause to
suspend play of
the DVD.
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Remote control STB device buttons
STB
buttonDescriptionIcon
PowerPress the Device
button, if needed to
select the device,
point the remote
control at the device,
and then press Power
to turn the selected
device on or off.
Media
Up/down/
left/right
arrows
OKPress OK to select the
■ Satellite or
cable box: The
Media button is
not valid.
■ PVR: Press
Media to go to
the top page.
Press the arrow
buttons to move the
cursor.
current item.
On/Off
Media
O
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NextPress Next to jump
to the next item on
the DVD.
EnterPress Enter after
entering a number.
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Back to exit.
■ PVR: Press Back
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to exit or clear an
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Last ChPress Last Ch to recall
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you were viewing.
Device
Menu
Press Device Menu to
open the set-top box
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STB
button
Description
(continued)Icon
STB
button
Description
(continued)Icon
RewindPress Rewind to
rewind (fast reverse).
PlayPress Play to start
play.
PreviousPress Previous to jump
to the previous item.
StopPress Stop to
stop play.
NumberPress number buttons
(0–9) to directly select
the channel, and then
press Enter.
– (Dash)Press – (dash) to enter
a dash for a
subchannel number of
a digital channel. For
example, channel
14–2.
Setup
■ Satellite or
cable box: Press
Setup to open the
device menu.
■ PVR: Press Setup
to open the PVR
setup menu or the
Top Page.
InfoPress Info to view a
channel banner
containing
information on your
current program.
Press Info again to
see more information.
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Ch–
Rec
(Record)
Press Ch+ (or Ch–) to
select the next higher
(or lower) channel.
Press Record to begin
recording, if the set-
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button.
FastForward
Press FF to fastforward play.
PausePress Pause to
suspend play.
NextPress Next to jump to
the next item.
EnterPress Enter after
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entering a channel
r
number.
Programming the remote
control for a home
entertainment device
Your HP remote control is programmable. Program the
remote control to operate other home entertainment
devices such as your audio receiver, DVD player, PVR,
or set-top box. Manufacturer codes for compatible
brands are listed at the end of this chapter.
n
If the brand of your device is not listed at
the end of this chapter, it cannot be
programmed.
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Programming the device code
Use the following steps to program a device button if
your brand is listed.
n
Read all the steps completely before
proceeding. Highlight or write down the
codes and device you wish to program
before performing step 4. If your
Manufacturer is not listed, your device
cannot be programmed into this remote
control.
1 Locate the brand of your device and
manufacturer’s codes (see listings in
“Manufacturer’s codes” on page 44).
2 Turn on the TV. Turn on the device you would like
to program.
3 Press Device button on the remote control as
needed to select AUD, STB, or DVD that you want
to program.
!
■ Enter code 9, 9, 9, 9 to reset the selected
device to the factory default
manufacturer value.
■ Enter code 1, 1, 1, 1 to enter auto setup
mode; see “Programming the device
code using auto setup mode” on
page 43.
■ Pressing the 1, 3, and 0 buttons on the
remote control at the same time resets all
three programmable devices to factory
values.
6 Aim the remote control at the device, and press
the Power button once. The device should turn off.
If it does not respond, repeat steps 4 and 5, trying
each code for your brand until you find one that
works. If it still does not work, try searching for the
code using auto setup mode; see “Programming
the device code using auto setup mode” on
page 43.
4 Hold down Device button on the remote control
for 5 seconds until the device light blinks, and
then release the device button. The device light
blinks one more time and then remains lit
indicating the remote control is in programming
mode.
5 Enter the first four-digit code. If the code is
accepted, the device light flashes twice. If the
code is not accepted, the device light flashes three
times.
n
If the device light did not blink twice, then
repeat steps 4 and 5, entering either the
same code or the next code, if available.
n
If the device does not have a Power button,
press Play.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each device you
want to control with the remote control.
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Programming the device code
using auto setup mode
If your device does not respond to the remote control
after trying all codes listed for your brand, try
searching for your code using these steps for auto
setup mode.
1 Turn on the TV. Turn on the device you would like
to program.
2 Press Device button on the remote control as
needed to select AUD, STB, or DVD that you want
to program.
4 Enter 1, 1, 1, 1, and the device light blinks once
and then remains lit.
5 Aim the remote control at the device. Press and
release the Power button once on the remote
control. Wait until the device light stops blinking.
■ If the device turns off, continue with step 6.
■ If the device does not turn off, continue to
press and release the Power button, waiting
each time for the device light to stop blinking,
until the home entertainment device turns off.
3 Hold down Device button on the remote control
for 5 seconds until the device light blinks, and
then release the device button. The device light
blinks one more time and then remains lit
indicating the remote control is in programming
mode.
n
Each time you press the Power button, the
auto setup is trying a different code. Be
sure to wait until the device light stops
blinking before pressing the Power button
again. You may need to press the Power
button several times before the correct
code is found.
6 Once the home entertainment device turns off,
press the OK button on the remote control to save
the code.
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Manufacturer’s codes
The following tables include manufacturer codes for
these home entertainment devices:
■ Audio receiver/amplifier (prefix 3000) used with
the AUD device button.
■ DVD (prefix 2000) used with the DVD device
button.
■ Digital satellite box (prefix 4000) used with the
STB device button.
■ Digital cable box (prefix 4000) used with the STB
Change the TV settings by using the onscreen display
(OSD) menus.
Using the OSD Menus
Operate the OSD menus using the buttons on the
remote control to select, adjust, and enter items as
described here.
Media
TV
OK
Picture
Back
Remote
controlDescription
SourceSource selects the input source.
SetupSetup (Exit) displays (or closes)
Info
Press Source as needed to select
the desired input source. Choose
the input source before displaying
the OSD.
the OSD.
Source
Sound
Setup
1 Press the Source button as needed to select the
input source for the TV. The OSD menus and
options you see depend on the type of input
selected.
2 Open the OSD by pressing the Setup button. The
menus appear as a list.
3 Press an arrow button to select the menu you
want, and then press the OK button to move to it.
4 Press the arrow buttons to move within the menu
and select an option, and then press the OK
button to move into the option.
5 Continue using the arrow buttons to select and
adjust an item and the OK button to enter the
change. You can press the Back button to move
out of an option or to move up one menu level.
6 When you are finished, press the Setup button to
close the menu.
The OSD menus are:
■ Picture
■ Audio
■ Power Control
■ Setup (includes EZ Setup, channel setup, and
parental controls setup)
■ Option
■ Digital Setup
In the following section, a table lists each menu and
the available options.
Changing the TV Settings
OKOK selects the selected item in the
OSD.
Arrow
buttons
BackBack moves up (back) one item or
The arrow buttons move right,
left, up, or down in the menu or
adjusts an item.
menu level.
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Using the Picture Menu
Adjusting the picture settings
The Picture menu controls the look of the image on the
screen for the selected picture mode. For example,
when you adjust Brightness, the screen image changes
as you adjust the scale.
Because the Picture menu maintains settings for each
input, select (view) the input source, and then make
Picture menu changes. The following table shows the
Picture menu.
Picture menuOptions
OPC (optical
Off/On/On:Display
picture control)
Backlight[scale]
Contrast[scale]
Brightness[scale]
Color[scale]
Tint[scale]
Sharpness[scale]
Advanced
■ Color Temp
■ Black
■ 3D-Y/C
■ Monochrome
■ Film Mode
■ Range of OPC
ResetNo/Yes
n
Make sure no object obstructs the OPC
sensor, which could affect its ability to
sense surrounding light.
Setting OPC
The optical picture control (OPC) adjusts the overall
brightness of the screen.
With OPC set to Off, the brightness is fixed at the
value set in Backlight. With OPC set to On or
On:Display, the OPC sensor on the front of the TV
senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts
the backlight brightness. On:Display also causes a
label to appear on the screen while the OPC is
adjusting the screen brightness.
Adjusting the image
These settings adjust the image you are watching, so
select the correct input source before adjusting values.
■ Backlight sets the overall screen brightness
when OPC is off.
■ Contrast sets the image contrast.
■ Brightness sets the image brightness.
■ Color sets the image color intensity.
■ Tint sets tones; decrease to make skin tones more
purple, or increase to make skin tones more
green.
■ Sharpness sets the image sharpness.
■ Advanced are individual settings; see the
following section.
Adjusting Advanced settings
The Advanced options depend on the input source.
■ Color Temp sets the white balance in increments
from High to Low; choose High for white with blue
tones and Low for white with red tones.
■ Black sets the viewing depth automatically by
adjusting the dark portion of an image; set to On
for high detail in black portions of the image.
■ 3D-Y/C sets the response for minimal dot crawl
and cross-color noise for video input signals from
Composite Video or Analog In. Select Standard
for normal adjustment, Fast for a movie image, or
Slow for a still image.
■ Monochrome sets color to monochrome for
viewing video without color. Set to On for
monochrome.
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■ Film mode automatically detects a film-based
source (originally encoded at 24 frames per
second) and then analyzes and re-creates each
still film frame for high-definition picture quality.
Set to On for automatic conversion of a film
source.
■ Range of OPC selects the image brightness
minimum and maximum range for the OPC sensor
automatic adjustments. OPC must be set to On.
Using the Power
Control Menu
The Power Control menu sets options to allow you to
save energy by choosing to turn off the TV.
■ When there is no signal for 15 minutes.
■ When there is no operation for 3 hours.
Using Reset
To return all adjustment options to the factory preset
values, select Reset and press OK, and then select
Yes and press OK.
Using the Audio Menu
The Audio menu sets the sound levels and the option
for the Surround Sound setting.
The Audio menu is not selectable when the Output
Select option in the Option menu is set to Variable.
Audio menuOptions
Treble[scale]
Bass[scale]
Balance[scale]
SurroundOff/On
ResetYes/No
Power control menuOptions
No Signal OffDisable/Enable
No Operation OffDisable/Enable
Using the Setup Menu
The Setup menu options depend on the current input
source; items appear that apply for the selected input.
For example, Parental CTRL (used to select a secret
number and set the values for parental controls by TV
rating, TV content, and movie ratings) does not appear
when the selected input is Input 4 (HDMI).
Setup menuDescription
EZ SetupStarts guided setup.
CH SetupScans for channels.
Antenna
Setup –
Digital
Displays air digital TV signal
and channel strength.
Changing the TV Settings
Adjusting the audio
In the Audio menu, select an item and adjust the scale
for Treble, Bass, or Balance. These options are not
selectable when Surround is set to On.
Set Surround to On to enjoy surround sound.
To control the audio output, including muting the
speakers, refer to the Output Select option in “Using
the Option Menu” on page 54.
Using Reset
To return all adjustment options to the factory preset
values, select Reset and press OK, and then select
Yes and press OK.
Parental
CTRL
Input SkipSets the TV to skip the HDMI
PositionAdjusts image position on the
Input LabelSelects a name (from a list) for
Enables and defines parental
controls for TV and movies.
connectors (Input 4 or
MediaSmart) when selecting
the input source.
screen.
the input source.
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Setup menuDescription (continued)
Picture FlipSets the orientation of the
picture.
Standby
Mode
LanguageSets the OSD menu language.
ResetSets Setup options to the
Sets the TV mode for standby.
factory preset values. Does not
change the Channel Setup,
Parental CTRL password, or
Language settings.
Starting EZ Setup
Select EZ Setup to start the first-time setup wizard.
To start EZ Setup:
Scanning for channels using the
CH Search option
The CH Search option makes the TV look for all
channels viewable from the signal cable connected to
the TV input.
1 In the CH Search menu, select Yes for Air Analog
& Digital, Cable Analog, or Cable Analog &
Digital.
2 Select Search Start, and press OK.
The scan automatically searches the selected
inputs for channels.
Removing channels using the CH
Memory option
Use the CH Memory option to remove channels from
the list of found channels. The removed channel does
not appear when using the Channel buttons.
1 Press Setup on the remote control.
2 Press the up or down arrow buttons to select
Setup. Press OK.
3 Select EZ Setup, and then press OK.
4 If you set the Secret No., enter your 4-digit secret
number. See “Using Parental Controls” on
page 56.
5 Follow the setup wizard instructions. For more
information, refer to “Using the First-Time Setup
Wizard” on page 23.
Using CH Setup
If the initial setup does not find all the channels, use
CH Setup to manually select the antenna and search
for each missing channel.
Setting the antenna using the Air/Cable
option
The Air/Cable option defines what type of antenna or
cable is connected to the TV input.
1 Select CH Memory, and press OK.
2 Select Analog (Air), Analog (Cable), Digital
(Air), or Digital (Cable), and then press OK.
3 Select the channel, and press OK.
4 Select Skip, select On, and press OK.
■ On skips the channel.
■ Off does not skip the channel.
Using Antenna Setup – Digital
To receive air digital television signals, you need a
digital antenna. You can set the antenna configuration
through the Antenna Setting screen. Adjust for air
digital TV signal and channel strength using the
Antenna Setup – Digital option.
■ Signal Strength shows the current and
maximum signal strength.
■ Channel Strength, available for Digital (Air)
channels only, helps you adjust the direction of the
air digital antenna.
If channels are missing or no channels are found after
running CH Search, check your antenna connection,
and then perform CH Setup again.
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Using the Channel Strength option
Setting Picture Flip
1 With the Antenna set (refer to “Setting the antenna
using the Air/Cable option” on page 52 in the
previous topic), view the air digital channel on the
TV.
2 Press Setup on the remote control, and select
Channel Strength in the Setup/Antenna Setup
– Digital menu. Press OK.
3 Move or adjust the direction of the air digital
antenna until you obtain the maximum signal
strength. Press OK.
Using Parental CTRL
This option defines settings for parental control,
including setting the secret number (Secret No.); refer
to “Using Parental Controls” on page 56.
Setting Input Skip
This option sets the TV to skip the HDMI connectors
(Input 4 or MediaSmart) when selecting the input
source.
This Setup option sets the orientation of the picture.
Select (view) the input prior to setting the Picture Flip
mode.
Picture Flip modeExample
Standard (normal image)
ABC
Mirror (mirror image)
ABC
Upside Down (upside
down image)
Rotate (rotated image)
ABC
Setting Position
Use this Setup menu option to position the image on
the screen by setting horizontal and vertical values.
Settings depend on the input source; this option is for
AV inputs only. Select (view) the input source before
selecting the menu option and adjusting the image
position.
Setting Input Label
This option selects a name (from a list) for the input
source. You cannot change the TV label.
ABC
Setting Standby Mode
Changing the TV Settings
This option sets the TV mode for standby.
Standby Mode may be set to Mode 1, which starts the
TV quickly from standby, or to Mode 2, which
conserves energy while on standby.
Setting Language
This option sets the OSD menu language; select
English, French, or Spanish.
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Using Reset
To return Setup options to the factory preset values,
select Reset and press OK, and then select Yes and
press OK.
Using Reset does not change the Channel Setup, the
Parental CTRL password, or the Language settings.
Using the Option Menu
The Option menu items shown depend on the current
input source.
■ HDMI Setup sets options for the device
connected to Input 4: Signal Type, Audio Select,
and Auto View.
■ Output Select selects what controls the audio
output at the speakers and the audio output
connectors (Audio Out and Digital Audio Out) on
the TV:
Fixed, the default setting, provides a constant
volume level to the audio output connectors, and
adjusts the volume to the TV speakers when you
use the Volume buttons on the remote control or
the top of the TV.
Variable provides an adjusted volume level to
the audio out connectors that adjusts when you
use the Volume buttons on the remote control or
the top of the TV, and mutes the TV speakers.
When you adjust the TV volume, the volume level
to the external audio system also adjusts, but the
TV speakers are always muted.
HDMI
SetupSelectable items
Signal
Type
Auto
View
Audio
Select
■ Audio Only, when set to On, turns off the video
to the display and only audio is output. Use this
setting to hear audio only when listening to music
from a music program.
■ Digital Noise Reduction, when set to High or
Low, minimizes analog noise or interference on an
analog channel.
■ Input Select sets the default type of signal or
connectors for the device connected to Input 1 or
Input 2.
For Input 1 and Input 2, you can select Auto,
Component, or Video.
RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2
Select the signal type from an
HDMI terminal.
Enable/Disable
Set whether or not to use Aspect
based on signal recognition,
including an HDMI signal.
Digital (HDMI)/Analog
(R and L audio)
Select Analog when using an
DVI-to-HDMI converter at Input 4.
■ Quick Shoot, when set to On, provides a
clearer image for fast-action video. If video noise
occurs, set the function to Off.
■ Caption Setup selects options for Closed
Caption; refer to “Using Closed Caption” on
page 55.
■ Color System, selects the optimum color system:
Auto, NTSC, PAL-M, or PAL-N. Choose the video
signal system compatible with your equipment.
■ Title Display Type, when set to No, does not
show program information when you change the
channel.
Using the Digital
Setup Menu
This menu allows you to set the Audio Setup for
the Digital Audio Out optical connector when
watching TV.
Digital Setup menuDescription
Audio SetupSets the Digital Audio
Out mode.
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Using Audio Setup
The TV provides digital audio output for an AV
amplifier or similar device connected to the Digital
Audio Out optical connector on the TV.
Select an audio output format compatible with the
audio format of the program you are watching and the
connected equipment.
To control this setting when you play video or music
using the Media function, select the Audio option in the
Settings menu; see “Changing Audio options” on
page 75.
Audio
Setup menuDescription
Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed
captioning. Look for the symbol to ensure that captions
appear.
n
When you have the signal source
equipment connected using an HDMI or a
component video connection, closed
caption information may not always be
available because the source equipment
may not pass the information to the TV
across these connectors.
PCMThe optical Digital Audio Out
connector outputs the audio
signal in PCM form. Select this
option when your digital audio
system does not support Dolby
Digital, or when the source is
analog, such as from an analog
channel.
Dolby
Digital
The optical Digital Audio Out
connector outputs the audio
signal in Dolby Digital form
from digital programming.
Using Closed Caption
Your TV is equipped with an internal closed caption
decoder. It allows you to view conversations,
narration, and sound effects as subtitles on your TV.
Closed captions are available on some TV programs
and on some VHS home videotapes, at the election of
the program provider.
Digital Closed Caption service is a caption service
available only on digital TV programs (also at the
election of the service provider). It is a more flexible
system than the original closed caption system,
because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font
styles. When the Digital Closed Caption service is in
use, it is indicated by a three-letter abbreviation that
also indicates the language of the Digital Closed
Captions: ENG (English), SPA (Spanish), FRA (French),
and so on.
In the closed caption system, there can be more than
one caption service provided. Each is identified by its
own number. CC1 and CC2 services display subtitles
of TV programs superimposed over the program
picture.
In the closed caption system, the Text1 or Text2
services display text that is unrelated to the program
being viewed, such as weather or news. These
services are also superimposed over the program
currently being viewed.
■ Depending on the number of caption services
in the signal being received, you see
information such as 1/2 or 1/4 displayed.
1/2 means the first of two services. If a
program has three services (Digital CC (ENG),
CC1, and Text1), the closed caption display
toggles in sequence.
■ The CC button keeps a record of the last
service selected in its memory. If the last
closed caption mode you selected is not
available for the next program, or on another
channel, the closed caption service that is
available is automatically selected, and this
service appears in parentheses. Closed
caption services that appear in parentheses
are not retained in the CC button memory as
your last selected service. Only services that
you have selected with the CC button are
retained.
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Font styleDescription (continued)
n
When the program contains no closed
caption, “--” displays in the closed caption
information.
If the language code, such as ENG, is not
found on digital TV programs, “--” is
shown.
All types of closed caption service (CC1,
Text1, and so on) are potentially available,
but a broadcast may contain none or only
some of these services, at the election of
the program provider.
The defaults for CC may be specified by the
broadcasting station.
Selecting closed caption options
In the Option menu, select Caption Setup and press
OK. Select an option to adjust.
■ Caption Size selects a caption size.
■ Font Style selects a font style.
Type 4Proportionally spaced without
serifs.
Type 5Casual font type.
Type 6Cursive font type.
Type 7Small capitals.
■ Foreground Color selects a character
foreground color.
■ Foreground Opacity selects a foreground
opacity value.
■ Background Color selects a character
background color.
■ Background Opacity selects a background
opacity value.
■ Character Edge selects a character edge.
Using Parental Controls
Secret number setting for parental control allows you to
use a secret number to protect certain settings from
being accidentally changed.
Font styleDescription
DefaultThe font specified by
broadcasting station or default
font.
Type 0Proportional font used in the
menu screen.
Type 1Monospaced with serifs.
Type 2Proportionally spaced with
serifs.
Type 3Monospaced without serifs.
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IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met
to enable V-Chip parental controls:
■ Secret number is entered.
■ V-Chip settings have been made.
■ Parental Control Status is set to On.
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Setting a secret number
In the Setup menu, select Parental CTRL, Secret
No., and then enter the new 4-digit secret number by
using the 0–9 buttons on the remote control. Enter the
same digits for Reconfirm, and then press OK.
!
IMPORTANT: As a precautionary measure,
write down your secret number.
Setting parental control status
Status is used to enable or disable the parental control
function. Select On to enable and Off to disable
parental control.
!
IMPORTANT: If the TV is forced-tuned to a
channel that has been blocked by parental
control, the Parental Control setting is
given priority, and the EAS message is not
broadcast.
n
If you lose or forget your secret number,
use these steps to clear the secret number:
a Press Setup on the remote control to open the
OSD.
b Press the up or down arrow buttons to select
Setup. Press OK.
cPress the up or down arrow buttons to select
Parental CTRL, and then press OK. (You can
select EZ Setup, CH Setup, or Reset
instead of Parental CTRL.) The Secret No.
window displays.
d On the top of the TV, press and hold at the
same time both the CH^ (Channel Up) and
VOL+ (Volume Up) buttons until a message
appears on the screen.
If the secret number is cleared, the Status
setting automatically sets to Off. V-Chip
and Status are not selectable from
the menu.
Changing the secret number
New Secret No. in the Secret No. menu allows you to
change your current secret number.
Clearing the secret number
Secret No. Clear in the Secret No. menu allows you to
clear your secret number.
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Setting the parental control
V-Chip level
V-Chip is an electronic filtering device built into your
TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control
over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows
parents to select programs judged suitable for child
viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It
does so automatically once you activate the V-Chip
feature in your television.
■ Movie ratings are used for original movies
rated by the Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) as watched on cable TV and not
edited for television. The V-Chip can also be set to
block MPAA-rated movies.
■ The “V-Chip (DTV only)” will be selectable when a
new rating system can be downloaded via digital
broadcasting in the U.S.
Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)
V-Chip and Status are not selectable from the menu if
you do not first configure your secret number.
The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content:
TV Parental Guidelines and movie ratings.
■ TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction
with the V-Chip to help parents screen out
inappropriate television shows from their children.
Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)
MPAA rating Description
GGeneral audiences. All ages admitted.
PGParental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Age
RRestricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some
jurisdictions).
To select MPAA ratings:
Select V-Chip in the Parental CTRL menu, and
press OK. Then select MPAA, and press OK. Adjust
the item.
The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings
below your selection.
Example: If you select PG-13, this automatically
blocks the higher ratings R, NC-17, and X.
NC-17No one 17 and under admitted.
XX is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older
movies.
n
Voluntary movie rating system only uses
an age-based rating.
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TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines)
To select TV Guidelines:
Select V-Chip in the Parental CTRL menu, press OK,
select TV Guidelines, and then press OK. Adjust
the item.
The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings
below your selection.
You can set an individual content-based rating item.
TV Parental Guidelines
Content
TV Guidelines rating
TV-Y (All
children)
TV-Y7
(Directed to
older children)
TV-G
(General
audience)
Suggested
Age
TV-PG
(Parental
guidance
suggested)
TV-14
(Parents
strongly
cautioned)
FV
(Fantasy
violence)V(Violence)
Rating can
be set
Rating can
be set
Rating can
be set
S
(Sexual
situation)
Rating can
be set
Rating can
be set
L
(Adult
language)
Rating can
be set
Rating can
be set
D
(Sexually
suggestive
dialogue)
Rating can
be set
Rating can
be set
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TV-MA
(Mature
audience only)
Rating can
be set
Rating can
be set
Rating can
be set
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Canadian rating systems
The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television
programming.
While violence is the most important content element to
be rated, the structure developed takes into
consideration other program content like language,
nudity, sexuality, and mature themes.
When setting the V-Chip on the Canadian system you
can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the
Canadian French ratings.
Canadian English ratings
CE rating Description
EExempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows,
music videos, and variety programming.
CChildren: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to
themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being.
Age
C8+Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or
only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may
see on the screen.
GGeneral: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family;
contains very little violence — physical, verbal, or emotional.
PGParental guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger
children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues.
14+Over 14 years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the
storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character. Language usage could
be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme.
18+Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which
while related to the development of plot, character, or themes, are intended for adult viewing.
Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity.
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Canadian French ratings
CF ratingDescription
EExempt programming.
GGeneral: All ages and children; contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated
into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.
8ans +General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience,
but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between
Age
13ans +Over 13 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for
16ans +Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
18ans +Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and
imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.
viewing with parent.
extreme violence.
How to temporarily release a
blocked program
When the parental controls rating censors a
broadcast, a message displays.
1 Press OK, and then the secret number setting
menu displays.
2 Enter your 4-digit secret number to temporarily
release the program block.
Reactivating parental controls
after a temporary release
You can reactivate parental controls for a temporarily
released program.
■ Select a status setting from the Parental CTRL
menu.
■ Select a V-Chip setting (MPAA, TV Guidelines,
Can. English Ratings, or Can. French
Ratings) from the Parental CTRL menu.
■ Switch off the TV power.
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Using the Media Function
The Media button on the remote control provides you a
simple way to connect your TV to your PC or online
services that allow you to do the following:
■ View photos
■ Watch videos
■ Listen to music
■ Access online services for music, video, or photos
Using the Main
Media Menu
1 Point the remote control at the remote control
sensor on the display and, if necessary, press the
Device button to light the TV indicator.
On/Off
TV AUD STB DVD
The TV appears as a digital media receiver in the
Microsoft Windows Media Connect networking
software program. This program, installed on your PC,
provides networking services by streaming music,
video, or picture files to the local area network (LAN)
connected TV. To initially set up to use the Media
function, including installing Windows Media
Connect, see “Setting Up for the Media Function” on
page 25.
The main media menu lists these options:
■ Photos
■ Videos
■ Music
■ Services
■ Help
■ Settings
To access the photos, videos, music, or services
shown in the main media menu, your TV must
successfully connect to a PC through the LAN.
Device
2 Press the Media button.
Media
The main media menu opens.
3 Press an arrow button as needed to select an
option, and then press the OK button.
■ The selected option menu displays.
Or
■ The Network menu displays when the TV is not
connected to the network; refer to “Changing
Network settings” on page 72.
Or
■ The Media Servers list displays when the TV is
connected to the network but not connected to
a media server. See “Using the Media Servers
list” on page 72 to select a server.
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4 Continue by selecting items within the
A
displayed menu.
■ Press an arrow button as needed to select an
item, and then press OK.
■ Press the Back button to go back one menu or
to stop play.
■ Press the Info button to see information about
the photo, video, or music file.
■ Press the Options button while viewing a full-
screen video or photo, or a photo slideshow to
open an window listing the specific meaning
for the Red, Green, Yellow, or Blue context
buttons on the remote control. Press Options
again to close the window.
Identifying Media remote
control buttons
On/Off
A
B
C
Options
D
E
F
G
H
I
CC
TV
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
Aspect
SAP
Media
Sleep
Source
T
U
V
Picture
OK
Sound
J
K
Back
Info
Setup
W
L
Last Ch
Ch
Ch –
+
X
M
MenuRec
N
O
P
Y
Z
A
Q
1
!@#2 abc3 def
4
ghi5 jkl6 mno
R
7
pqrs8 tuv9
wxyz
S
bksp
Enter
0
AB
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Remote
buttonDescriptionIcon
Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
APowerPress the Device
button (C), if needed
to select TV, point the
remote control at the
TV, and then press
power to turn on the
TV. Press Media (G)
to use media function
buttons.
BIndicators Show the device
controlled by the
remote control: TV,
audio system (AUD),
set-top box (STB), or
DVD player (DVD).
Press the Device
button (C) to select the
TV.
CDevicePress Device as
needed to control the
TV with the remote
control; the TV
Indicator (B) lights.
DOptionsPress Options while
viewing a media
function full-screen
video or photo, or a
photo slideshow, to
open a window
listing the specific
meaning for the
context buttons (E, F, T, or U). Press
Options again to
close the window.
ERed (CC)
context
Press Red (context) to
cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
On/Off
TV AUD STB DVD
Device
Options
CC
FGreen
(Aspect)
context
In the media menus,
press Green (context)
to cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
The Aspect button is
not valid when
viewing the Media
function.
GMediaPress Media to open
the main media
menu.
HTVWhen viewing the
Media function, press
TV to go back to the
last TV input source or
channel.
The TV button is not
valid when the
selected device is
AUD, DVD, or STB.
IUp/
down/
left/right
Press an arrow button
to move in the media
listings.
arrows
JOKPress OK to select or
perform action on the
current media menu
selection.
KBackPress Back to go up
one level in a media
menu, or to stop
media play.
LVolumePress a Volume button
to raise (or lower) the
sound.
Aspect
Media
TV
O
K
B
ack
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Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
Remote
button
Description
(continued)Icon
MMutePress Mute to turn
sound off or on.
NRewindPress Rewind to
rewind (fast reverse)
the current video.
OPlayPress Play to stop
Fast-Forward or
Rewind during
full-screen video, or to
resume from Pause in
music. To start play of
an item when
browsing media,
select the item and
press the OK button.
PPrevious Press Previous to jump
to the previous item in
music or photos.
QStopPress Stop to stop
play of the current
media selection.
RNumberPress number buttons
(0–9) to enter a
number.
Press the number
button as needed to
scroll through the
characters for that
button. Press 0 for a
space. When
entering characters,
press the bksp button
to backspace and
erase a character.
1
!@#2 abc3 def
4
ghi5 jkl6 mno
7
pqrs8 tuv9
bksp
0
Enter
wxyz
TBlue
context
Press Blue (context) to
cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
UYellow
(SAP/
MTS)
context
Press Yellow (context)
to cause an action
specific to the current
media menu or item.
Refer to “Using
context buttons” on
page 67.
VSourcePress Source to open
the input source list.
Press Source again as
needed to select the
desired input source.
Select MediaSmart as
an alternate to
pressing the Media
button when viewing
TV or another source.
If you are playing
media and select a
different source, the
media play stops
streaming.
WInfoPress Info for
information on the
current media
selection. Press Info
again to close the
window.
Sap
Source
Info
Sbksp
(– dash)
Press bksp when
entering characters to
backspace and erase
one character.
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bksp
XCh+
Ch–
Press Ch to move one
page up or down in
the listing.
Ch
Ch –
+
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Remote
button
YFast-
Forward
ZPausePress Pause to
AA NextPress Next to jump to
Description
(continued)Icon
Press FF to fastforward play of the
current media
selection.
suspend play of the
current media
selection.
the next item in music
or photos.
Searching
1 In the Photos, Videos, or Music media lists, press
the Green context button to open a search panel.
2 Enter the search criteria using the number and
character buttons on the remote control, or press
the Blue context button to open the keyboard for
text entries. (Press an arrow button to select a key,
and the OK button to enter it. Press the Blue
context button again to close the keyboard.)
The search criteria you enter is not case sensitive.
Also, the search criteria can be a single character
or a partial word.
3 Click the Search button to conduct the search.
AB EnterPress Enter to select or
E
nte
perform action on the
current media
selection, or after
entering a number.
r
Using context buttons
Pressing a context button causes an action specific to
the current media menu or item.
■ Red in Photos starts a slideshow or rotates a
photo.
■ Green opens the Search panel on the left side of
the screen.
■ Yellow opens the Media Servers menu to select a
different server.
■ Blue opens a keyboard for text entries in a Search
panel. Press arrow buttons to select a key and OK
to enter. Press the Blue button again to close the
keyboard.
Press Options while viewing a full-screen video or
photo, or a photo slideshow, to open an window
listing the specific meaning for the context buttons.
Press Options again to close the window.
4 Press the Green context button again to close the
search panel.
Viewing Photos
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Photos, and press
OK.
3 The screen shows all your photos as thumbnail
images in a 5-by-3 page arrangement.
4 Press an arrow button to select Folders or Date
in the left panel to see photos by folders or date
listing. Press OK.
Or
Press an arrow button to select a photo. Press a
Channel button to show the next page of photos.
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5 With a photo selected, you can:
a Press the Red context button to start a
slideshow from this photo. Press Back to return
to the thumbnails.
In slideshow photo view:
■ The Previous and Next buttons moves to
the previous or next photo.
■ The Red context button rotates the photo.
■ The Green context button zooms the photo;
pressing the Green button again steps
through zoom modes. While in zoom,
press an arrow button to pan within the
photo.
■ The Yellow context button steps through
photo repeat modes.
■ The Blue context button steps through the
time interval modes for photo display.
b Press the Green context button to open the
search panel.
cPress the Yellow context button to switch
servers.
d To control background music that is playing,
press a device operation button (Pause,
Previous, Next).
n
While viewing a full-screen photo or a
slideshow, press Info to open a window of
information for the photo file. Press Info
again to close the window.
Changing slideshow options
Choose slideshow options in the Settings menu for
Photos:
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Photos, and press
OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select a slideshow time
interval, and press OK.
Watching Video Files
e Press OK to view the photo as a full-screen
image. Press Back or Stop to return to the
thumbnails.
In full-screen photo view:
■ The Previous and Next buttons jumps to the
previous or next photo.
■ The Red context button rotates the photo.
■ The Green context button zooms the photo;
pressing the Green button again steps
through zoom modes. While in zoom,
press an arrow button to pan within the
photo.
■ The Yellow context button steps through
photo repeat modes.
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1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Videos, and press
OK.
3 The screen shows all your videos as a list.
4 Press an arrow button to select Folders, Actors,
or Genre in the left panel to see videos by these
listings. Press OK.
Or
Press an arrow button to select a video, and press
OK to play it. Press a Channel button to show the
next page of videos.
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With a video selected, you can:
5
a Press OK or the Red context button to start
play of this video. Press Back or Stop to stop
play and return to the list.
In full-screen video view:
■ The FF (fast-forward) and Rewind (fast
reverse) buttons move video until you press
Play. Pressing the FF or Rewind buttons
again increases the speed of movement.
Note: This option is not available with all
file types.
■ The Red context button steps through
subtitle modes. Note: This option is not
available with all file types.
■ The Green context button selects the video
aspect ratio option: Best fit, Full screen,
or Actual size.
■ The Yellow context button steps through
video repeat modes.
■ The Blue context button steps through
audio languages for the video. Note: This
option is not available with all file types.
b Press the Green context button to open the
search panel.
cPress the Yellow context button to switch
servers.
d To control background music that is playing,
press a device operation button (Pause,
Previous, Stop, Next).
n
Genre and actor information appears only
for .ms-dvr files that provide such
information for the video file. All other
videos appear as ”Unknown” in these lists.
n
When playing back Digital Rights
Management (DRM) protected content,
license acquisition may delay play for
several seconds.
Changing videos options
Choose video options in the Settings menu for Music &
Videos:
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Music & Videos,
and press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK to enter it:
n
While viewing a video, press Info to open a
window of information for the video file.
Press Info again to close the window.
■ Repeat All (On or Off)
Listening to Music
Use this feature to play music, or listen to background
music while playing a photo slideshow.
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Music, and
press OK.
3 The screen shows all your music as a list.
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4 Press an arrow button to select Albums, Artists,
Genre, or Playlists in the left panel to see music
by these listings. Press OK.
Or
Press an arrow button to select a music file. Press
a Channel button to show the next page of the
listing.
5 In the music listing, you can:
a Press the Red context button to start play. Press
Back or Stop to stop play and return to the list.
During music play:
■ The Pause button pauses the song until you
press Play.
■ The Previous button plays the previous
song from the list.
■ The Next button plays the next song from
the list.
b Press the Green context button to open the
search panel.
n
When only playing music, you can turn off
the video to the display by setting the
Audio only option to On in the OSD Option
menu; see “Using the Option Menu” on
page 54.
Be sure to set the Audio only option to Off
to show the video again.
n
Albums, artists, genre information appears
only for files that provide the information
in the music file.
cPress the Yellow context button to step through
music repeat modes.
d Press the Blue context button to step through
music shuffle modes for playlists.
n
While playing a song, press Info to open a
window of information for the music file.
Press Info again to close the window.
n
When playing back Digital Rights
Management (DRM) protected content,
license acquisition may delay play for
several seconds.
Changing music options
Choose music options in the Settings menu for Music &
Videos:
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Music & Videos,
and press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK to enter it:
■ Repeat All (On or Off)
■ Music Shuffle (On or Off)
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Using Media Services
Changing Servers
In the Services menu, HP lists the various media service
providers, for your convenience. Check back
periodically as new services become available.
Prior to use, the media service provider may require
subscription purchase, or account or other setup
performed directly from your PC. Use your PC to
access the Internet and go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Services, and
press OK.
3 The list of services appears. Press an arrow button
to select a service name.
4 Press OK.
5 The TV connects to the service.
n
To access the service, your TV must
successfully connect to your home LAN and
have a broadband connection to the
Internet.
For specific information on using the
service you select, use the help information
for that service provided at
http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Media Servers,
and press OK.
4 The list of servers shows all the available servers.
Press an arrow button to select a server name.
5 Press OK.
6 The TV connects to the server and displays the
main media menu.
Changing Settings
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select an option:
■ Media Servers
■ Current Settings
■ Network
■ Photos
■ Music & Videos
■ Audio
■ Language
■ DivX VOD
■ Factory reset
■ Firmware Update
4 Press OK.
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Using the Media Servers list
3 In the Advanced menu:
You can view the Demo or change the current media
server; to change the server see “Changing Servers”
on page 71.
In the Media Servers list you can select Demo, and
press OK.
The Demo provides a demonstration of the Photos,
Videos, and Music menus. You can navigate through
the Photos in thumbnail view (All Photos), through a
Music list of songs (All Music), and through a Video list
of videos (All Videos). You can play an example video.
While in the Demo:
■ Use the arrow buttons to select an option in the
Demo, and press OK.
■ Press the Back button to exit an option.
To exit the Demo, press Media, select Exit
Demo, and press OK.
Viewing current settings
The Current Settings option in the Setting menu shows
the current media settings.
Changing Network settings
■ Select Switch to Automatic to use
automatic IP addressing. Press OK, and
continue by selecting the network settings; see
“Selecting Network settings” on page 72.
Or
■ Select Switch to Manual to use static IP
addressing. Press OK, and continue with
step 4.
4 The manual IP address items display. Enter the
information for IP address, Subnet mask,
DNS server, and Gateway.
Press an arrow to enter the text box, and then
press the number buttons on the remote control to
enter the value. Press an arrow button to move
between boxes.
5 Press an arrow button to select OK, and press
OK.
6 Wait while the TV connects to the network.
■ The Network menu displays when the TV is not
connected to the network; continue with
“Selecting Network settings” on page 72.
Or
In the Network menu, you can select the network
settings or select to use automatic IP addressing or
static IP addressing by using the Advanced menu. If
your router does not use DHCP, then assign a static IP
address using the Advanced menu.
To initially set up to use the Media function, including
installing Windows Media Connect, see “Setting Up
for the Media Function” on page 25.
Using the Advanced menu
1 On the Settings menu, press an arrow button to
select Network, and press OK.
2 Press the down arrow button to select
Advanced, and then press OK. The Advanced
menu displays.
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■ The Media Servers list displays when the TV is
connected to the network but not connected to
a media server. Continue with step 7.
7 The list of servers shows all the available servers.
Press an arrow button to select a server name.
8 Press OK.
9 The TV connects to the server and displays the
main media menu.
Selecting Network settings
The Network menu displays when the TV is not
connected to the network.
Use the Network menu to set the network settings:
■ See “Assigning wired network settings” on
page 73.
Or
■ See “Assigning wireless network settings” on
page 73.
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Assigning wired network settings
5 Review the current settings that appear.
1 Press an arrow button to select Wired, press
the down arrow button to select OK, and then
press OK.
2 Wait while the TV resets for the next screen to
display.
■ The Network menu displays when the TV is not
connected to the network; continue with
step 3.
Or
■ The Media Servers list displays when the TV is
connected to the network but not connected to
a media server. Select the server; continue
with step a.
a The list of servers shows all the available
servers. Press an arrow button to select a
server name.
b Press OK.
cThe TV connects to the server and displays the
main media menu. This completes the wired
settings.
3 If you are using automatic IP addressing, consider
the following:
■ Check that the TV Ethernet cable is
properly connected to the router.
■ Check that the network equipment,
including the router, is turned on and
operating.
If you reconnect the Ethernet cable or turn on
equipment, press OK and repeat step 2.
4 If you assigned a static IP address manually using
the Advanced menu, press an arrow button in the
Settings menu to select Current Settings, and
then press OK.
a Is the information for IP address, Subnet mask,
DNS server, and Gateway correct? If not,
repeat the static IP address assignments; see
“Using the Advanced menu” on page 72.
b If you see Network Mode: wired network
(disconnected), consider the following:
■ Check that the TV Ethernet cable is
properly connected to the router.
■ Check that the network equipment,
including the router, is turned on and
operating.
If you reconnect the Ethernet cable or turn on
equipment, press OK and repeat step 2.
Assigning wireless network settings
1 Press an arrow button to select Wireless, press
the down arrow button to select OK, and then
press OK.
2 Wait while the TV resets for the next screen to
display.
3 The TV shows the wireless server with the strongest
signal (or the last one selected) and asks if you
want to use it. Press an arrow button to select Yes
or No, and press OK.
■ If you select Yes, continue with step 6.
■ If you select No, continue with step 4.
4 The TV shows a list of wireless servers it found.
■ Press a down arrow button to select a server,
and continue with step 5.
Or
■ Press the down arrow button to select Enter
the SSID manually, and press OK. Follow
the onscreen instructions to enter the SSID,
then continue with step 6.
5 Press OK.
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6 If there is no security on the wireless network, skip
to step 11.
7 Press an arrow button to select the wireless
security type you have on your wireless network,
and then press OK.
■ If you select a WEP-type security, continue with
step 8.
■ If you select a WPA-type security, continue
with step 9.
■ If you select None, continue with step 11.
8 Press an arrow button to select the WEP key type
Hex or ASCII, and press OK.
9 Press an arrow button to enter the text box. Enter
the WEP key or WPA passphrase.
■ Use the remote control number pad: Press a
number button on the remote control to enter a
number or press the button as needed to scroll
through the characters for that button. Press
the bskp button to backspace and erase one
character.
Or
■ Use the onscreen keyboard: Press the Blue
context button on the remote control, opening
the onscreen keyboard for text entries. Press
an arrow button to select a key and OK to
enter. Press the Blue button again to close the
keyboard.
11 Wait while the TV connects to the network.
■ The TV connects to the server and displays the
main media menu. This completes the wireless
settings.
Or
■ If you see an error message, press an arrow
button to select OK, and then press OK to
close the message. The error message
appears when the TV does not connect to the
network due to one of the following:
■ You entered the wrong security key or you
chose no security when your network has
security; continue with step 1.
■ Your network does not automatically
assign the IP address; continue with “Using
the Advanced menu” on page 72.
Changing Photos, Music and
Videos, Audio, and Language
settings
Changing Photos options
Select photo slideshow options in the Settings menu for
Photos:
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
n
To enter upper case characters, use the
onscreen keyboard.
10 Press the down arrow button to select Next, and
press OK.
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3 Press an arrow button to select Photos, and
press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select a slideshow time
interval, and press OK.
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Changing Videos options
Select video options in the Settings menu for Music &
Videos:
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
4 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK to enter it:
■ Select Audio out (TV speakers [PCM] or Dolby
Digital Audio)
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Music & Videos,
and press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK to enter it:
■ Repeat All (On or Off)
Changing Music options
Select music options in the Settings menu for Music &
Videos:
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Music & Videos,
and press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK to enter it:
■ Repeat All (On or Off)
■ Music Shuffle (On or Off)
Changing Audio options
Select Audio options in the Settings menu for Audio:
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
n
Choose the Audio setting Dolby Digital
Audio out when you connect your TV to an
external audio system, and use the Digital
Audio Out connector; see “Connecting an
external sound system” on page 15.
With Dolby Digital Audio out selected, if
you have not connected an external audio
system or if the connected audio system is
off, when you play media (streaming video
or music files) that encapsulates a Digital
Dolby stream, no audio can be heard
through the TV speakers.
Changing Language options
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Language, and
press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK to enter it:
■ English
■ French
■ Spanish
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Audio, and press
OK.
n
This Language setting sets the language for
the media menus. To change the language
for the TV OSD menus, see “Setting
Language” on page 53.
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Viewing DivX VOD settings
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) is a protected video
service. You must have a valid account, connect to the
video provider, and register the TV or your DivX DVD
player to buy or rent, download, and play videos
protected by DivX VOD.
To view your DivX VOD settings, select DivX VOD in
the Settings menu, and press OK. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
Returning settings to factory
values (Factory Reset)
Use this option to reset the media settings to factory
values. Reset also removes all user preferences (media
server, network type, and so on), all user personal
information (cookies, services passwords, and so on),
if any, and all network settings.
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
Using Help
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Help, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK. Help information displays. Press the
Back button to exit.
3 Press an arrow button to select Factory Reset,
and press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select Restore Factory
Settings, and press OK. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
Updating firmware
Use this option regularly to check the HP server for the
TV media firmware (software) updates. You can
choose to download and install the update, or you can
roll back the firmware after installing an update.
1 Press the Media button on your remote control to
open the main media menu.
2 Press an arrow button to select Settings, and
press OK.
3 Press an arrow button to select Firmware
Update, and press OK.
4 Press an arrow button to select an option, and
press OK. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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Finding Answers to Questions
Understanding TV Terms
What are analog TV, digital TV,
and high-definition (HDTV)?
Devices such as monitors, tuners, and integrated
monitor/tuner combinations are designed to handle
any of the 18 formats officially sanctioned by the
industry-led standard setting, Advanced Television
Systems Committee (ATSC), for the digital transmission
of video signals. There are three subgroups of digital
televisions depending on their capabilities: highdefinition (HDTV), enhanced-definition (EDTV), and
standard-definition (SDTV).
In contrast, U.S. analog television has been available
for over 50 years in the single National Television
Standards Committee (NTSC) format. This is the signal
that has been broadcast over the air and through
cable systems. NTSC television offers slightly more
than 480 interlaced lines of resolution.
What is the difference between
progressive and interlaced
signal formats for digital TVs?
There are 18 standard digital TV signal formats. Each
one provides a different picture quality. Digital TV
formats are named using a number followed by either
progressive (p) or interlaced (i). The letter refers to the
way the TV uses the signals to create the picture:
The number refers to the number of lines of resolution,
and generally the higher the number, the better the
picture. For example, with digital TV (DTV) there are
two progressive formats for broadcasters to choose
from: 480p and 720p. A 480p image is much sharper
than a regular TV broadcast, although it is only
considered a DTV signal and not a true high-definition
signal. 720p has 720 horizontal scan lines and is
considered to be true HDTV. 720p can rival a 1080i
picture, which is 1,080 horizontal scan lines displayed
as an interlaced image. This is because of the sharper
and more accurate (progressive) 720p picture, even
though a 1080i picture has many more scan lines and
a much higher resolution.
What is variable aspect ratio?
The aspect ratio describes the relationship of screen
width to screen height. Standard TV signals are based
on the aspect ratio of 4:3 (four units wide by three
units high). HDTV signals are based on the aspect ratio
of 16:9, making the image 33 percent wider than a
normal TV and allowing viewing TV and movies as if
you were watching them in a theater.
In addition, many DVDs look better on the widescreen
display because most movies made in the last 50 years
were filmed in an aspect ratio of either 1.85:1 (very
close to 16:9, which is equal to 1.78:1) or 2.35:1
(even wider than 16:9).
Variable aspect ratio support enables scaling of 4:3
and anamorphic video to fill the screen.
Finding Answers to Questions
■ Progressive (p) scanning presents all the
horizontal lines of the picture in one frame. This
provides a sharper picture to the eye and looks
much better than an interlaced image of the same
resolution.
■ Interlaced (i) means that the picture appears in
two segments: every other horizontal line of the
picture is displayed in one frame, and the other
half of the horizontal lines are drawn in the next
frame of the picture. This works because it
happens so fast that the eye is deceived into
believing that only one picture is being shown.
What is HDMI?
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first
industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/
video interface. HDMI components can transmit both
digital audio and video over a single cable with
improved quality over traditional analog connections
due to an all-digital transmission. Transferring digital
sources to display such as DVDs and HDTV
programming can now be done without analog
conversions that can degrade the original signal.
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Identifying Cable Usage
The following section lists all of the cable types
available for the TV. It shows a side view of each with
its respective connector.
Cable type/
connectionDescription
RCARed and white audio connectors connect to the red and white (L and R) audio inputs.
HDMIHDMI is capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video
signals because it has video, audio, and control signals.
Coaxial antennaRF used mainly for antennas. Often used with cable TV, or a cable or satellite
decoder set-top box. May be used with set-top boxes if no other choice is available.
AIR IN
S-videoUsed with equipment such as DVD players, VCRs, cable or satellite tuner or
decoders, camcorders, and digital cable boxes.
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Cable type/
connectionDescription (continued)
CompositeUsed with equipment such as a VCR or DVD. Cable plugs into AV input or output.
ComponentThree- or five-headed cable: One red for Pr signal, one green for Y signal, and one
blue for Pb signal. Some component cables also come with red and white audio
cables attached. Used for HDTV receivers, DVD players, and other devices
equipped with a YPbPr component output connector.
Finding Answers to Questions
AC power cord Connects the TV to the power outlet.
Answering MediaSmart TV FAQs
Do I need a Media Center PC to
use my MediaSmart TV?
No, a Media Center PC is not required. Your
MediaSmart TV works with any PC that supports
Windows Media Connect. The MediaSmart TV has its
own interface and can connect directly to many
Internet services. Also, MediaSmart TV shows
television or content from a connected DVD or other
device just like a regular TV does.
However, the MediaSmart TV works well with a Media
Center PC, and can play recorded HDTV shows and
protected content.
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Why does MediaSmart TV use
How can I improve performance
Windows Media Connect?
Windows Media connect is supported and maintained
by Microsoft. It is based on Industry standards (UPnP)
and is widely used. It is easy to install, set up, and use.
And it supports digital rights management, enabling
access to premium online content.
What version of Windows
Media Connect works with the
MediaSmart TV?
The MediaSmart TV supports Windows Media
Connect 2.0. If you have an earlier version of WMC,
you can get a free download of version 2.0 from the
Microsoft Windows Media Connect Web site.
Can my MediaSmart TV
software be updated?
Yes, MediaSmart TV media firmware (software) is
ready to updated as needed in the future by using the
Firmware Update menu. See “Updating firmware” on
page 76 for more information.
over wireless?
Performance over wireless depends upon many
factors, including position of the TV and its distance
from the access point, overall network traffic in your
home network, and possible interference from
neighboring access points.
The access point may have special settings that control
multimedia streaming, such as channel, protection
mode, and ACK mode. Changing these from the
default settings may improve your wireless network
performance; refer to your router user manual.
Can I play recorded TV shows or
downloaded shows or movies
from my Media Center PC on my
MediaSmart TV?
Microsoft Media Center PCs record TV programs in a
proprietary format called dvr-ms. Your MediaSmart TV
supports playback of dvr-ms files. For supported video
file types, see “Supported Media File Types” on
page 83.
Can MediaSmart TV play AAC
format and other music file
types?
Your MediaSmart TV can play music files in MP3
format. For supported music file types, see “Supported
Media File Types” on page 83.
What is the wireless type to use
to stream video to my
MediaSmart TV?
The quality of streaming video over wireless depends
on many factors, such as the bitrate of the original
video, the reception quality, and the access point. For
best quality over wireless, HP recommends using an
access point that supports IEEE 802.11a. IEEE
802.11g is the second choice. IEEE 802.11b access
points work well for audio and picture streaming, but
are not recommended for video because of bandwidth
limitations.
Can I stream a DVD movie from
my PC to the MediaSmart TV?
No, because the MediaSmart TV can only access
digital media exported by the media server (Windows
Media Connect). Due to copyright and legal issues
WMC does not export the VOB files used in DVDs.
However, if you have the DVD disc, you can play it
through a DVD player you connect directly to
MediaSmart TV. See “Connecting a DVD player, VCR,
DVR, game console, or camcorder” on page 12 for
more information.
How do I create an account for
my online service?
Use your PC to access the Internet to create all your
online accounts before you login for the first time using
your MediaSmart TV. Go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart
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Specifications
HP SLC3760N 37-Inch (94-Centimeter) MediaSmart LCD High-Definition Television
Display
LCD panel37-Inch Advanced Super View and Black TFT LCD
Dimensions with stand
(h x w x d)
Dimensions without stand
(h x w x d)
Number of pixelsUp to 1,049,088 color pixels
Picture resolution1366 x 768
BrightnessUp to 450 cd/m
Backlight lifeUp to 60,000 hours (at backlight standard position)
Viewing anglesH: 176
Audio out20 W
OSD languageEnglish/French/Spanish
Power requirementAC 120 V
Power consumption207 W
Ventilation clearance requirements1.4 in. (3.5 cm)
29.3 in. (74.4 cm) x 37.3 in. (94.7 cm) x 12.0 in. (30.5 cm)
26.3 in. (66.6 cm) x 37.3 in. (94.7 cm) x 6.8 in. (17.2 cm)
2
o
V: 176
5 in. (12.7 cm) overhead if using optional Wi-Fi antennas (to
accommodate antennas in vertical position)
, 60 Hz
v
o
Specifications
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TV function
TV standard (CCIR)American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC system
Receiving channelVHF: 2–13
UHF: 14–69
CATV: 1–135
Digital Terrestrial Broadcast (8VSB): 2–69
Digital cable (64/256 Clear-QAM): 1–135
Audio multiplexBTSC system
Rear connectors
Input 1Component and Video input with share left and right Audio
Input 2Component and Video input with share left and right Audio
Input 3S-video and Video input with share left and right Audio
Input 4HDMI input (Type A) with HDCP, and left and right Audio for DVI-to-HDMI
converter use
Audio OutAnalog left and right Audio output
Digital Audio Output (optical)Digital audio optical output (PCM/Dolby Digital)
ANT (Ant/Cable)75-ohm unbalance, F-type for antenna or cable VHF/UHF/CATV input
signals
LAN (wired)10/100T Ethernet (802.3) full-duplex 10/100 Mbps with MDx detection
(straight or crossover)
LAN (wireless) antennasTwo antenna connectors (802.11a/b/g)
Weight
TV (no stand)53.4 lb. (24.2 kg)
TV with stand59.1 lb. (26.8 kg)
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Accessories
In the boxDocumentation with software disc, remote control unit, MediaSmart A
(AV out) cable, MediaSmart B (Control) cable, MediaSmart C (Power)
cable, AC cord, cable clamp, cable tie, LAN wireless antenna (2)
Certification and complianceUL, C-UL, FCC, BETS-7
Warranty1 year, parts and labor
All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by
HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either
higher or lower.
Supported Media File Types
FeatureFile type
Photo
Music/Audio
■ Bitmap (.bmp)
■ Graphics Interchange Format (.gif)
■ Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpg, .jpeg)
■ Portable Network Graphics (.png)
■ Tagged Image File Format (.tif, .tiff)
■ MP3 (.mp3)
■ PCM (.pcm)
■ WAV (.wav)
■ Windows Media Audio (.wma, .wma-pro)
The panel life is determined as the time at which luminance is 50%
compared to that of initial value at the typical lamp current on
condition of continuous operation at 25 +/equates to more than twenty-three years at seven hours a day
viewing.
o
C. 60,000 hours
Specifications
Music Playlists
Video
■ Windows Media Playlist (.wpl)
■ Audio Video Interleaved (.avi)
■ MPEG-1 (.mp1, .mpeg, .mpg)
■ MPEG-2 (.mp2, .mpeg, .mpg)
■ Microsoft Recorded TV Show (.dvr-ms)
■ Windows Media Video (.wmv, .wmv-hd)
■ DivX
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Troubleshooting
Refer to this section if you have viewing, picture, sound, remote, or startup problems with your TV.
Startup questions
Startup symptomRemedy
I do not hear sound at power-on
even though there is an image.
I do not see an image at power-on.
There is no power.
The unit cannot be operated.
■ Is the volume too low? Press the Volume button.
■ Is mute turned on? Press the Mute button or the Volume button.
■ Is an external sound system connected and turned on? Are the
speakers turned off in the OSD Option menu? (See the Output Select
option in “Using the Option Menu” on page 54.)
■ Are the connections to the input signal source component correct?
Double-check that the cables are properly inserted in the color-coded
connectors.
■ Is the input source powered on? Turn on the set-top box, DVD player,
or other component you are trying to view.
■ Is the correct input signal source selected? Press the Source button on
the remote control and confirm the source is selected.
■ Press the Setup button on the remote control.
■ If the OSD appears, check the cables to the input source, and
press the Source button on the remote control to choose the input
source.
■ If the OSD does not display, see the next symptom, “There is no
power.”
■ Press the Power button on the remote control unit.
■ If the indicator on the TV is off, press the Power button on the TV.
■ Is the AC cord disconnected? Make sure both ends of the power cord
are plugged in. (See “Connecting power to the TV” on page 18.)
■ Is the MediaSmart C cable loose or disconnected? Make sure both
ends are securely inserted. (See “Connecting MediaSmart cables”
on page 8.)
■ Is there power coming from the outlet? Plug in a functional lamp or
other electrical device into the same outlet as the TV to make sure
there is power coming from the outlet.
■ If using a power strip, make sure it is turned on.
■ External influences such as lightning and static electricity may cause
improper operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning on
the power of the TV or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it in
after 1 or 2 minutes.
Troubleshooting
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Startup symptomRemedy (continued)
The color is strange, faded, or
misaligned.
■ Adjust the picture tone.
■ Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is
too bright.
■ Check the input signal setting.
■ If watching a component device, make sure the red, blue, and green
cables are fully inserted into the proper connectors on both ends.
The power suddenly turned off.
■ Is the sleep timer set?
■ Check the power control settings.
■ The unit’s internal temperature has increased. Remove any objects
blocking the vent, or clean the vent.
The TV turned itself off and then on.The TV sensed an internal communication error and turned off to reset
itself.
Viewing questions
Viewing symptomRemedy
I get a poor picture with video signal
input.
Check the following: Improper control setting. Local interference.
Cable interconnections. Adjust picture control as needed. Try
another location for the TV. Be sure that all connections are secure.
There is no picture or a black screen, and
I have an external device controlling the
TV.
The picture, with a component input
source connected, is too red, blue, or
green.
I press Media but nothing happens.
■ Press the Source button on the remote control, and confirm the
source is selected.
■ Verify that the external device power is turned on.
■ Check to see whether the source component is connected.
■ Check the power management function. Is it in standby mode?
■ Connect the source to the TV. Operate the external device.
■ Check to make sure each cable is plugged into the correct color-
coded connector on the TV conncectors and input source
connectors.
■ Make sure the cables are plugged in all the way.
■ Is TV the selected device on the remote control?
■ Are the MediaSmart A and B cables loose or disconnected?
Make sure both ends are securely inserted. (See “Connecting
MediaSmart cables” on page 8.)
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Picture quality questions
Picture quality symptomRemedy
Part of my picture is cut off, or the
picture is not centered.
My picture image is too large or
Check the position adjustment settings, and adjust the screen settings
accordingly.
Press the Aspect button on the remote control, and adjust properly.
too small.
My picture is unstable.Verify that the external device resolution setting is correct. Adjust to the
appropriate resolution.
There are bright spots on my screen.In some cases, an LCD panel may have pixels that do not operate
properly. This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied
by all vendors and is not specific to this product.
Remote control questions
Remote control symptomRemedy
The remote control does not work.Check the following, and try the proposed solution:
■ Batteries are inserted with polarity aligned.
■ Make sure the remote control batteries are fresh. If they are worn out,
replace the batteries with new batteries.
■ Make sure the remote control is within correct operating range.
■ Make sure the remote sensor window is not under too much light,
direct sunlight, or strong artificial light.
■ Make sure there are no obstacles; check that there is nothing between
the remote control and the sensor window on the display.
■ Make sure the remote control is aimed at your TV and is not farther
than 16.4 feet (5 meters) away.
The remote control does not control
other home entertainment equipment.
■ Try all listed codes for the equipment brands being set up, or try
programming the remote control using the auto setup mode. Refer to
“Programming the remote control for a home entertainment device”
on page 41.
■ Make sure the equipment can be operated with an infrared remote
control.
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Remote control symptomRemedy (continued)
I press Media but nothing happens.
■ Is TV the selected device on the remote control?
■ Are the MediaSmart A and B cables loose or disconnected? Make
sure both ends are securely inserted. (See “Connecting MediaSmart
cables” on page 8.)
The remote control does not blink the
Replace the batteries in the remote control.
selected device button (TV, AUD,
DVD, STB) when I push a button.
My universal remote control does not
find an HP TV code.
When you want to program a universal remote control to operate your
HP TV, if HP is not listed in the supported brand codes, use a Philips TV
code. The HP remote control transmits Philips-licensed remote control
codes.
After programming your universal remote control with a Philips TV code,
it can operate your HP TV functions for volume, mute, power, and input
source.
Media questions
Media symptomRemedy
I press Media but nothing happens.
■ Is TV the selected device on the remote control?
■ Are the MediaSmart A and B cables loose or disconnected? Make
sure both ends are securely inserted. (See “Connecting MediaSmart
cables” on page 8.)
Connection not established.
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■ Check the cable connections from your PC to the TV.
■ For a wired connection, make sure you are using the proper cable;
use an Ethernet LAN cable to connect from the TV to the PC network
router.
■ For a wireless connection, check that the TV has the correct security
settings; see “Viewing current settings” on page 72.
■ Check your IP settings.
■ Make sure a firewall is not blocking the connection. Reset the
Microsoft firewall settings in Windows Media Connect, or, if you are
using another firewall program, make Windows Media Connect a
trusted program and make your whole home network a trusted
device. For additional help with firewalls, use your PC to access the
Internet and go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart
■ Check your network connection by opening a browser on your PC
and viewing a Web page on the Internet. If a Web page does not
display, check your Internet connection.
■ Check at your PC that you accepted the HP MediaSmart TV as one of
the client devices in Windows Media Connect.
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