Insignia IS-HDPLTV42 Owner's Manual

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User Guide

CMY

| Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario

42” Plasma HD TV

TVHD à écran plasma de 42 po | TV de Plasma de alta definición de 42"

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your IS-HDPLTV42 42-inch HDTV represents the state of the art in HD TV design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting up your HD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using your HD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Safety information

Warning

READ INSTRUCTIONS

Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your HD TV.

ETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

EED WARNINGS

Follow to all warnings on your HD TV and in the operating instructions.

OLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

Follow all operating and use instructions.

LEANING

Unplug your HD TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your

HD TV to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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ATTACHMENTS

The manufacturer of your HD TV does not make any recommendations for attachments, because they may cause hazards.

ATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use your HD TV near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

CCESSORIES

Do not place your HD TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may fall, causing serious bodily injury and serious damage to your TV.

Make sure that you move an HD TV and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause your TV and cart combination to overturn.

ENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of your HD TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not place your HD TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place your HD TV near or over a radiator or heat source. Do not place your HD TV in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless you provide adequate ventilation or follow the manufacturer's instructions.

OWER SOURCE

Operate your HD TV only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your HD TV dealer or local power company.

ROUNDING AND POLARIZATION

Your HD TV is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Instead of the polarized alternating-current line plug, your HD TV may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug (a plug having a third grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This, too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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POWER CORD PROTECTION

Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, wall outlets, and the points where they exit from your HD TV.

IGHTNING

To protect your HD TV in 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 or cable system.

This will prevent damage to your HD TV from lightning and power line surges.

OWER LINES

Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto or against such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits because contact with them might be fatal.

VERLOADING

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

UTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your HD TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to correct 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.

1 Electric service equipment

2 Power service grounding electrode system

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3 Ground clamps

4 Grounding conductors

5 Antenna discharge unit

6 Grounding clamp

7 Antenna lead in wire

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in your HD TV because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into your HD TV.

ERVICING

Do not attempt to service your HD TV yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous electrical voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

AMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug your HD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your HD TV.

• If your HD TV has been exposed to rain or water.

• If your HD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because an incorrect adjustment by other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your HD TV to normal operation.

• If your HD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If your HD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance, it may indicate a need for service.

EPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

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

AFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to your HD TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that your HD TV is in correct operating condition.

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HEAT

Locate your HD TV away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ONNECTING

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

OUND VOLUME

Reduce the volume to a low level before you turn on your HD TV. Otherwise, the sudden, high volume sound may cause hearing loss or speaker damage.

OUND DISTORTION

If your HD TV outputs distorted sound for an extended period of time, the speakers may overheat and cause a fire.

EADPHONES

When you use the headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.

OTE TO CABLE SYSTEM TV INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Features

Your HD TV has the following features:

• TV receiver, video monitor, and PC display all-in-one

• Wide view angle, 16:9 display with over 150° viewing angle, 16:9 ergonomic display panel

• Pure images without distortion or blurring, regardless of magnetic or geomagnetic affect

• 181-channel, cable-ready TV tuner

• Closed captioning with dialog display or alternate text display

•MTS/SAP

• Full-function universal remote control

• Sleep timer

• Multi-language on-screen display (OSD)

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Front

Control buttons

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Remote

sensor Power indicator

Feature Description

Control buttons Let you turn your HD TV on and off, open the

Remote sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do

OSD, adjust the volume, and change channels.

not block.

CONTROL BUTTONS

Button Icon Description

Power button Press to turn your HD TV on and off.

MENU button Menu Press to open the OSD. For more information,

Volume down Press to decrease the volume.

Volume up Press to increase the volume.

see “Using the on-screen display” on page 20.

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Button Icon Description

Channel down Press to scroll down through the available

channels.

Channel up Press to scroll up through the available

channels.

Back

1 2

EARPHONE

Connector

1 Speaker jack

2 Speaker cable

3 Speaker jack

4 Left audio output jack

5 Right speaker output

jack

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Connector

6 Left A/V 1 audio input

jack

7 Right A/V 1 audio input

jack

8 Left A/V 2 audio input

jack

9 Right A/V 2 audio input

jack

10 Headphone jack

11 PC audio input jack

12 Video output jack

13 75 OHM connector

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14 S-Video jack

15 Video 1 input

16 Video 2 input

17 YPbPr/YCbCr input

18 Power cord

19 VGA input

20 DVI Input (with HDCP)

21 RS232C debug input

22 AC power connector

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Remote control

TV1

Power

VCR

DVDTV2

Asp.Ratio

Set

CD/LD/HIFI

SAT

S.Mode

SAP

CATV

CCD

P.mode T V/AV

CH+

Men u

VOL-

Mut e

VOL+

CH-

Sleep

Recall

Video S-Video PC Still

YPbPr DVI Picture

PIP

Reverse Play Forward

CRecordStopPause

Dis pla y

Sound

Button Description

1 Set Use to set the code for your DVD, VCR, TV,

SAT, Cable TV, or STB. For more information, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

2 CD/LD/HIFI Press to program the remote to control your

CD/LD/HIFI. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

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Button Description

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3 SAT Press to program the remote to control your

4 TV2 Press to program the remote to control your

5 S.Mode Press to select the audio source. You can

6 SAP Press to select the audio mode. You can

7 CCD Press to cycle through the closed caption

8 P.mode Selects the picture mode. You can select

satellite set-top box. After programming, press to control the satellite set-top box. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

second TV. After programming, press to control the second TV. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

select:

• Speech

• User (this option uses changes you have made to settings in the OSD)

•Music

• Standard

select Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second audio program).

options, including: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2,

TEXT3, TEXT4, XDS, and CCD OFF.

Bright, Standard, Soft, or User (this option uses settings you have set in the OSD)

9 CH + Press to scroll up through the available

10 VOL – Press to decrease the volume.

11 Mute Press to mute the sound. Press again to

12 Number

buttons

13 Recall Press to switch to the last channel you

channels.

unmute the sound.

Press one or more number buttons to enter a channel number directly.

viewed.

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Button Description

14 Video Press to switch the video input source

15 YPbPr Press to change the input source to the device

16 Not used

17 PIP Press to turn on picture in picture.

18 B Not used

19 C Not used

20 Power Press to turn your HD TV on and off.

21 VCR Press to program the remote to control your

22 CATV Press to program the remote to control your

23 DVD Press to program the remote to control your

between the devices connected to the Video1 or Video2 input jacks.

connected to the YPbPr/CbCr jacks.

VCR. After programming, press to control the VCR. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

cable TV set-top box. After programming, press to control the cable TV set-top box. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

DVD player. After programming, press to control the DVD player. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

24 Asp.Ratio Press to change the picture’s aspect ratio

between 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, zoom1, and zoom 2.

25 TV1 Press to program the remote to control your

TV. After programming, press to control the satellite set-top box. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other devices” on page 17.

26 Not used

27 TV/AV Press to select the video input source. You

can select TV, Video1, Video2, S-Video, YPbPr/YCbCr, or PC

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Button Description

28 VOL + Press to increase the volume.

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29 Menu Press to open the OSD. For more information,

30 Sleep Press to set the sleep timer. For more

31 CH – Press to scroll down through the available

32 Display Press to display the current channel or input

33 S-Video Press to change the input source to the device

34 Still Press to freeze the picture. Press again to

35 PC Press to change the input source to device

36 Picture Accesses the Picture Menu settings.

37 Sound Accesses the Audio Menu settings.

38 DVI Press to change the input source to device

39 A When PIP/PBP mode is active, press to switch

see “Using the on-screen display” on page 20

information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 20.

channels.

mode.

connected to the S-Video jack.

resume normal playback.

connected to the VGA port (usually a computer).

connected to the DVI jack.

between the main program and the program in the PIP/PBP window.

40 Use these buttons to control a DVD or VCR.

Reverse Press to go backward on a DVD, CD, or VCR.

Play Press to play a disc or video tape.

Forward Press to go forward on a DVD, CD, or VCR.

Record Press to record to a VCR.

Stop Press to stop playback on a DVD, CD, or VCR.

Pause Press to pause playback on a DVD, CD, or

VCR.

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Setting up your HD TV

Selecting a location for your HD TV

• Place your HD TV on the floor or sturdy platform. If you set your HD TV on a platform (like a cart or table), make sure that it is sturdy enough to bear the weight of your HD TV.

• Make sure that the location you choose does not have light shining directly on the screen.

• Make sure that the location you choose provides adequate ventilation. Inadequate ventilation can cause overheating and damage to your HD TV.

• Place your HD TV in a location with easy access to a wall outlet.

Note

Contact your local dealer for help in mounting your HD TV on the wall.

Installing the remote control batteries

To install the remote control batteries:

1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the +/– symbols on the

battery match the +/–marks inside the battery compartment.

3 Replace the battery cover.

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REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL RANGE

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Notes

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• Make sure that you have a clear line of sight between the remote sensor on the front of your HD TV and the remote control.

• When direct sunlight, or an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp, or any other strong light shines on the remote sensor, the remote control function may be unstable.

• Do not try to recharge the batteries. They are not intended to be recharged.

• Use only the size and type of batteries specified. Do not mix different types of batteries together or old batteries with fresh ones.

• When the remote control will not be used for a long period of time or when the batteries are worn out, remove the batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into a fire. Dispose of or recycle used batteries correctly.

• Do not drop, dampen, or disassemble the remote control.

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Connecting to cable TV or an outside antenna

CONNECTING TO A CABLE TV

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

Basic cable

Scrambled cable

75-ohm antenna jack

Scrambled and unscrambled cable

Splitter

A/B switch

Cable type Connection description

Basic Connect the 75-ohm coaxial CATV cable to

Scrambled cable 1 Connect the incoming cable to the

the 75-ohm antenna jack on your HD TV.

converter/descrambler box.

2 Connect the output of the box to the

75-ohm antenna Jack on the back of the television.

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Cable type Connection description

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Scrambled and unscrambled cable

CONNECTING TO AN ANTENNA

1 Connect the 75-ohm cable from the

cable TV service to a splitter (not supplied).

2 Connect a 75-ohm cable from the splitter

to the cable converter box input jack, then connect another 75 ohm cable from the converter box output jack to the A jack on an A/B switch box (not supplied).

3 Connect a 75-ohm cable from the splitter

to the B jack on the A/B switch box.

4 Connect the A/B switch box to the

VHF/UHF jack on the back of your HD TV

5 To watch scrambled channels, set the

switch box to the A position, set your HD TV to the output channel of the converter box (usually 3 or 4), then use the converter box or satellite box to select channels.

Or To watch unscrambled channels, set the

switch box to the B position, then use your HD TV remote control to tune channels.

75-ohm coaxial cable

75-ohm antenna connector

Twin lead feeder (300-ohm)

Loosen the screw

Insert the feeder

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Tighten the screw

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Connecting to A/V devices

EARPHONE

Connecting a computer

RGB line

To PC speaker jack

To PC VGA port

Audio line

Setting up the remote to control other devices

Your remote control can be set up to control other devices that may be used with your HD TV, such as a DVD, VCR, SAT, CATV, and so on.

To set up the remote to control other devices:

1 Look up the three-digit code for your brand and type of device in

the Code Tables (refer to the

Manual

for codes), then turn on the device.

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2 Press and hold the SET key on the remote, then press the key for

the device you want to set up (CATV, VCR, TV1, TV2, SAT, or DVD). The indicator lights will turn on.

3 Enter the three-digit code for the device. The LED blinks each time

you enter a number.

4 Press the device key again. The activity indicator should flash,

then turn off to indicate that the code is accepted.

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Note

If you don’t press any key on your remote for 10 seconds, the programming process will stop automatically and you will have to start over.

Using your HD TV

Turning your HD TV on and off

To turn your HD TV on and off:

1 Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.

Warning

2 Press the POWER button on the remote control or front of your

Selecting the TV signal source

To select the TV signal source:

1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD. 2 Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select PRESET. 3 Press the CH + or CH – button to select RF INPUT. 4 Press the VOL + or VOL – to select one of the following:

To prevent electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted.

HD TV to turn your TV on or off.

•Air

•CATV (STD)

• CATV (HRC)

• CATV (IRC)

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Setting the video source

To set the video source:

1 To select TV, press the CH + or CH – button or use the number

buttons to enter a channel number.

2 To select the device connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 jacks,

press the VIDEO button once or twice.

3 To select the device connected to the S-Video jack, press the

S-Video button.

4 To select the device connected to the YPbPr/YCbCr jacks, press

the YPbPr button.

5 To select the device connected to the VGA port (usually a

computer), press the PC button.

6 To select the device connected to the DVI jack, press the DVI

button.

Watching a TV program

To watch a TV program:

1 Turn on your HD TV. 2 Press the CH + or CH – button to tune to the channel you want to

watch. Or Use the number buttons to enter the channel number for the

channel you want to watch.

If you do not see the picture, make sure that your HD TV is set to TV mode (see “Setting the video source” on page 19) and that the TV signal source is set correctly (see “Selecting the TV signal source” on page 18).

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume:

• Press the VOL + or VOL – button.

Creating a channel list

Your HD TV can scan for available channels and create a channel list that includes only the channels that have a signal. When you use the CH + and CH – buttons to scroll through channels, only the channels in the list appear.

To create a channel list:

1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD. 2 Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select PRESET. 3 Press the CH + or CH – button to select RF INPUT. 4 Press the VOL + button to start the scan.

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Using PIP and PBP modes:

You can watch two programs at the same time by using the PIP or PBP modes.

To watch two programs at the same time:

1 Press the PIP button to cycle through PIP (Picture-in-Picture),

PBP (Picture-by-Picture), or Off.

2 Press the A button to switch control between pictures. 3 Use the number buttons or CH + or CH – to change channels.

Using closed captioning

Closed captioning is a printed version of the program dialog, narration, and sound effects. Not all programs have closed captioning. In addition to closed captioning, a program may have alternate text that is not related to actual dialog.

To view closed captioning, the closed captioning option must be turned on.

To turn on the closed captioning option:

1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD. 2 Press the VOL + or VOL – button one or more times to select the

FUNCTION SETTING menu.

3 Press the CH + or CH – button to select CCD CONTROL. 4 Press the VOL + button to turn closed captioning on.

After you turn on closed captioning, you can display closed captioning by pressing the CCD button.

Setting the sleep timer

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To set the sleep timer:

1 Press the Sleep button to select the sleep time.

You can select from 10, 20,30, to a maximum of120 minutes, by pressing the Sleep button repeatedly.

2 To cancel the setting, press Sleep button until the sleep time

display is 0. After setting the sleep timer, your set will go into Stand-by mode

automatically when the set time has elapsed.

Using the on-screen display

Your HD TV has an on-screen display (OSD) you can use to adjust various settings such as brightness, contrast, and audio.

To use the OSD:

1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD. 2 Press the VOL + or VOL – button one or more times to select an

OSD menu.

3 Press the CH + or CH – button to select the option.

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4 Press the VOL or VOL – button to adjust the option.

OSD menu Options

Picture Parameters Brightness–Increases the picture level to

PC Parameters Auto–Automatically adjusts the picture

adjust the white areas of the picture. Decreases the picture level to adjust the black areas of the picture.

Contrast–Increases the picture level to adjust the white areas of the picture. Decreases the picture level to adjust the black areas of the picture.

Saturation–Adjusts the intensity of the colors. Hue–Adjusts the tint of the colors. Color Temp–Adjusts the intensity of white in

the picture colors. The higher the color temperature, the bluer the colors; the lower the temperature, the redder the colors.

Sharpness–Increases the sharpness level to show cleaner and clearer images. Decreases the level to show a smoother picture.

Fleshtone–Increases the color level to add more green to skin tones. Decreases the color level to add more red to skin tones.

position. Clock–Adjust your TV to match the video

input. Phase–Removes any horizontal distortion

and clears or sharpens the displayed characters.

Position–Adjust the horizontal position parameters.

Auto Color–Adjusts the picture’s color.

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OSD menu Options

Audio Settings Bass–Adjusts the bass.

Treble–Adjusts the treble Balance–Adjusts the sound level between the

right and left audio channels. MTS–Selects the audio format. You can

select:

Mono–Select if the program you are watching is broadcast in mono.

Stereo–Select if the program you are watching is broadcast in stereo

SAP–Select if the program you are watching has a second audio program (SAP).

Note: You can also select the MTS mode by pressing the SAP button.

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Picture in Picture PIP Position–Moves the PIP window around

the screen. PIP Size–Determines the type of window for

the subpicture. You can select:

Off–Turns the PIP feature off. PIP–Shows the main picture on the full

screen and the subpicture in a small window.

PBP–Divides the screen into two equal parts with the main picture displayed on one side and the subpicture displayed on the other side.

PIP Source–Selects the video source for the PIP window.

If the video input for the main picture is TV, Video, or S-Video, the PIP picture can be HD TV, PC, or DVI.

If the video input for the main picture is HD TV, PC, or DVI, the PIP picture can be TV, Video, or S-Video

PIP Brightness–Adjusts the brightness of the PIP window.

PIP Contrast–Adjusts the contrast of the PIP window.

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OSD menu Options

Preset Position–Shows the current channel.

Skip–Adds or erases a channel number from

stored memory. When you erase a channel number, you cannot tune to the channel using the CH + or CH – button. You can still tune to the channel using the number buttons.

RF Input–Sets the signal source as a TV. You can select:

Air–Select if your TV signal comes from an antenna.

CATV (STD)–Select if your CATV uses the STD standard.

CATV (HRC)–Select if your CATV uses the HRC standard.

CATV (IRC)–Select if your CATV uses the IRC standard.

Auto Search–Automatically searches for TV channels that have a signal.

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OSD menu Options

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Function Setting CCD Control–Turns closed captioning on and

off. When this option is turned on, you can set:

• Mode–CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, TEXT4, XDS, and CCD OFF.

• Display–Box and Shadow

Color System–Can only be changed in AV mode.

OSD Language–Selects the language for the OSD. You can select:

English French Spanish

Blank–Displays a black screen when the

channel you are tuned to does not have a signal.

Transparency–Switches the OSD background from transparent to non-transparent.

Advanced–Adjusts additional picture options. You can select:

Noise Reduce–Eliminates video noise to provide a clear picture.

MADI (Motion Adaptive De-interlacing)–Eliminates excess video signals to provide a clear image.

Film mode–Truthfully reproduces the film source.

LADI (Low Angle Diagonal Interpolation)–Smoothes out angles and curves to provide a clear image

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Specifications

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Diagonal display size 42 inches

Maximum resolution 1024 × 768

Television system NTSC standard

Channel coverage VHF: 2-13

UHF: 14-69 Cable TV: 2~13, A~W, W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1,

Power source 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Power consumption 390 W

Audio power 7 W × 7 W

Connection interfaces RF input: Cable/antenna RF

Video input: Video (2)

Graphic input: Analog RGB 15-pin

Audio input: AV Audio (2)

Other: RS232C (for software

S-Video YPbPr/YCbCr

Digital RGB (DVI)

PC audio (1)

update)

Dimensions 41 × 25 × 3 inches (width × height × depth)

104.1 × 63.5 ×7.3 cm (width × height × depth)

Weight 71.7 lbs

32.5 kg

Accessories Remote control

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Troubleshooting

Use the following information to troubleshoot common problems.

TV channel reception

Symptom Possible cause Possible solution

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Poor or no picture.

TV station experiencing problems.

Picture control is not adjusted.

Possible local interference. Check for source of

Antenna/Cable connector is not connected.

Picture has snow and sound is not clear.

Picture shows a double or triple image, but the sound is clear.

Picture has lines (waves) and the sound is distorted.

Try another channel.

Check picture control adjustments.

reception disturbance.

Check Cable connection or VHF/UHF antenna,

Make sure that the outside antenna is connected correctly.

Reposition the outside antenna.

The multiple image is called “ghosting.”

Connect your HD TV to an outside antenna.

Make sure that you use good quality cables and terminations.

Reposition the outside antenna.

Electrical interference can be caused by cars and motorcycles.

Electrical interference can also be caused by fluorescent lamps and other appliances.

Try plugging your HD TV into a different electrical outlet, preferably an outlet on a different circuit.

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Symptom Possible cause Possible solution

Picture wobbles or drifts.

Picture is garbled when HD TV is turned on.

Cannot tune to a specific channel

No cable reception.

TV station experiencing problems.

Cable TV channel is scrambled.

Possible local interference. Check for source of

The interval between turning off and turning on your HD TV was too short.

The channel may be skipped Try tuning to the channel by

Cable not connected or connected poorly.

TV/Cable set to TV. Set TV/Cable to Cable.

Cable TV service interrupted.

Try another channel.

A Cable box needs to be used (if desired).

reception disturbance.

Turn off and unplug your HD TV, then plug in your HD TV and turn it on.

using the number buttons to enter the channel number. If you can tune to the channel, the channel may have been skipped.

Make sure that the channel has not been skipped. For more information, see “Preset” on page 23.

Check all Cable connections.

Contact your Cable TV company.

No reception above CH13.

TV/Cable set to TV. Set TV/Cable to Cable.

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Poor or no sound.

TV Shuts off. The Sleep Timer is set. Set the Sleep Timer to Off.

Closed Captioning is not working.

TV station experiencing problems.

MUTE button is pressed. Press MUTE button again.

Possible local interference. Check for source of

Antenna/Cable connector is not connected.

Volume is set to minimum. Increase volume.

Speaker cables may be loose.

The Off Timer is set. Clear the Off Timer.

TV Signal is weak. Check Cable or VHF/UHF

TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captioned.

Closed Captioning not turned on.

Try another channel.

reception disturbance.

Check Cable connection or VHF/UHF antenna.

Make sure that the speaker cables are connected securely.

antenna.

Try another channel.

Press the CCD button.

Power

Symptom Possible cause Possible solution

No power. The AC power cord is not

connected.

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Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet.

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Remote control

Symptom Possible cause Possible solution

Remote control does not operate.

The remote control is not aimed at the sensor.

Distance is too far or too much light in the room.

There is an obstacle in the path of the beam.

The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.

The batteries are not inserted correctly.

The wrong input source may be selected.

Maintenance

Warning

Use a dust cloth to clean the exterior of your HD TV. Use caution when cleaning or wiping plastic parts. If necessary, use a cloth lightly dampened with mild soap and water to clean the exterior. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents because they may damage your HD TV.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your HD TV from the AC power source when you clean your TV.

Legal

FCC STATEMENT

FCC NOTICE CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE

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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

Aim the remote control at the Remote sensor.

Operate within 23 feet or reduce the light in the room.

Clear the path of the beam.

Insert correctly.

Press TV1 to control your HD TV.

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