Insignia IS-TV040924 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

27” MTS STEREO COLOR TELEVISION

TELEVISOR A COLOR DE 27” CON SONIDO ESTÉREO MTS TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR 27 po STÉRÉO AVEC DÉCODEUR MULTIVOIE

IS-TV040924

ATTENTION

ATENCIÓN

ATTENTION

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.

Si usted ha comprado un control de remoto universal, por favor comuníquese con el fabricante para el código de programación requerido.

Si vous utilisez avec cet appareil une télécommande universelle (autre que celle vendue avec ce téléviseur), consultez la documentation accompagnant la télécommande universelle afin de connaître le code numérique correspondant au téléviseur.

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

SELECCIÓN DEL MODO DE TV/CATV

SÉLECTION DU MODE TV/CATV

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable Television) mode. If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.

Cuando se envía de la fábrica, la opción del menú de TV/CATV se ajusta al mode de "CATV" (Televisión por cable). Si no utiliza CATV, ajuste esta opción de menú al modo de "TV".

Lorsque l'appareil sort de l'usine, l'option du menu TV/CATV est en mode « CATV » (câblodistribution). Si vous n'utilisez pas la câblodistribution, choisissez l'option « TV ».

IF CONTACT WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE IS REQUIRED

PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER READY PRIOR TO THE CALL

CUSTOMER SERVICE – 1-877-467-4289

SI NECESITA PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON EL SERVICIO DE ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE, TENGA A MANO

EL NÚMERO DE MODELO ANTES DE LLAMAR AL

TELÉFONO 1-877-467-4289

S’IL FAUT CONTACTER LE SERVICE CLIENTÈLE, PRENEZ SOIN D’ÊTRE MUNI DU NUMÉRO DE

MODÈLE AVANT D’APPELER.

SERVICE CLIENTÈLE – 1-877-467-4289

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

Antes de utilizar su aparato favor de leer las siguientes instrucciones.

Avant de mettre cet appareil en marche, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel.

FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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

MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1.READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.CLEANING

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

6.ATTACHMENTS

The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may cause hazards.

7.WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

	8. ACCESSORIES	PORTABLE CART WARNING
		(symbol provided by RETAC)
	Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
	The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.
	8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
	force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
	9. VENTILATION	S3126A

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source.

This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase, or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10.POWER SOURCE

This unit should be operated 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 appliance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit 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. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If your unit is 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.

12.POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

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13. LIGHTNING
To protect your unit 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 or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line
surges.
14. POWER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or
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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.
15. OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
18. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

20.REPLACEMENT PARTS

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

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

21.SAFETY CHECK

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

22.HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

23.NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

	ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
	ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
ELECTRIC	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
SERVICE	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
EQUIPMENT	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
S2898A	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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FEATURES

•181 Channel Tuner - The tuning system is capable of receiving all 68 VHF/UHF standard broadcast channels that are available in your area. When operating on a cable system, it can tune to the standard VHF channel frequencies plus up to 113 cable channel frequencies. The actual number of channels received depends upon channel reception in your area or your cable system.

•On-Screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. •Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, this TV can be programmed up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically. •Memory Back Up - This system prevents loss of memorized channel selections in case a power interruption to the

TV should occur.

•V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with this information. V-Chip will allow you to set a restriction level.

•Picture Control Adjustments - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS and TINT.

•Closed Captioned Decoder - Displays text captions or 1/2 of full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers. •Stereo/SAP Reception - This TV is designed to receive stereo and second audio program (SAP) broadcasts

where available.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT	BACK
			IN
			Y
	ANT (75Ω)	VIDEO
		L/MONO	P
		S-VIDEO AUDIO	P
		R
			VIDEO 1
			IN
			Y	10
	VIDEO		PB
	ANT (75Ω)
	L/MONO
	S-VIDEO	AUDIO	PR
		R

VIDEO 1

7 8 9

1

2

3

4

5

6

1.POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on or off.

2.Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control unit are received here.

3.CHANNEL ▼ / ▲ Buttons - Press to select a higher or lower numbered channel set into memory.

4.VOLUME ▼ / ▲ Buttons - Press to raise or lower the level of the sound.

5.FRONT AUDIO (L / R) / VIDEO IN Jacks (VIDEO2) -

Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here.

6.PHONES (Earphone) Jack - Plug an earphone or monaural headphones with an 1/8 miniplug into this jack for private listening.

7.VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

8.S-VIDEO IN Jack - S-Video signal cable from an external source can be connected here.

9.REAR AUDIO (L / R) / VIDEO IN Jacks (VIDEO1) -

Audio and video signal cables from an external source (ex. DVD) can be connected here.

If you have a DVD with component video out jacks, connect to the component video in jacks. If you have a video device without the component video out, connect to video in jack.

10.AC Power Cord - Plug into an outlet having 120V, 60 Hz AC power only.

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REMOTE CONTROL

	1	POWER
		1	2	3
	2	4	5	6	9
		7	8	9
	3
		DISPLAY	0	QUICK VIEW	10
	4
		SLEEP		MUTE
			CH
	5				11
		VOL		VOL
		–		+
	6	MENU	CH	ENTER	12
			EXIT RESET
	7	TV/AV	AUDIO	CLOSED	13
			SELECT	CAPTION
	8				14

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1.POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on. Press again to turn the TV off.

2.Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows direct access to any channel.

3.DISPLAY Button - When you press this button, the channel number will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. Press the button again to remove display from the screen.

4.SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button. The clock will count down 10 minutes each time the button is pressed in the order of 120, 110, 100, ······ 20, 10, 0. After the sleep time is programmed, the display will disappear then reappear momentarily every ten minutes to remind you the sleep timer function is operating. To confirm the sleep time setting, press the SLEEP button once and the remaining time will be momentarily displayed. To cancel sleep time, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0.

5.VOL (VOLUME) / Buttons - Press the button to increase, or the button to decrease the volume level.

6.MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen menu function.

7.EXIT Button - Press remove setup menu.

8.TV/AV Button - Switches between TV and external inputs.

9.QUICK VIEW Button - This button allows you to go back to the previous channel selected by just pressing the QUICK VIEW button. Press this button again to return to the channel you were watching.

10.MUTE Button - To turn off the sound, press this button once. The TV will be silenced and the symbol “MUTE” will appear on the screen. The muting feature can be released

by pressing the MUTE button again or one of the VOL

or button.

11.CH (CHANNEL) / Buttons - Press the button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory. Press the button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory.

12.ENTER Button - Press to enter or select information for OnScreen operations.

13.RESET Button - Press to reset the On-Screen picture adjustments to their factory preset positions.

14.CLOSED CAPTION Button - Press this button to switch between normal TV and the two Closed Caption modes (captions and 1/2 of full screen text). Closed Captioning will display text on screen for hearing impaired viewers.

15.AUDIO SELECT Button - Switches sound between mono and stereo when receiving broadcasts in stereo.

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

HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Install two “AAA” batteries (not supplied).

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

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

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

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

•Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

•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.

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

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

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

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ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

Single 75 ohm Cable

300 ohm Twin-lead Wire

Take off the Splitter

Splitter

	UHF Antenna	300-75 ohm
		Matching Transformer
	300 ohm Twin-lead Wire (not supplied)
	VHF Antenna
	Single 75 ohm Cable
	300 ohm Twin-lead Wire	Combiner
		(not supplied)
	Incoming CATV	300-75 ohm
		Matching Transformer
		(not supplied)

Converter/ Descrambler

Converter/ Descrambler

Splitter

A / B Switch A B

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire)

Connect the 75 ohm cable from a combination VHF/UHF antenna to the Antenna Jack. If your combination antenna has a 300 ohm Twinlead Wire, use the 300-75 ohm Matching Transformer (not supplied).

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm Twin-leads)

Connect the UHF Twin-lead Wire to a Combiner (not supplied). Connect the VHF Twin-lead to the 300-75 ohm Matching Transformer (not supplied). Attach the Transformer to the Combiner. Attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack.

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

Separate VHF/UHF Antennas

Connect the 75 ohm Cable from the VHF antenna and the UHF antenna Twin-lead to a combiner (not supplied). Attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack.

NOTE: If your VHF antenna has a Twin-lead Wire, use the 300-75 ohm Matching Transformer (not supplied), then connect the Transformer to the Combiner.

For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service

For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television.

For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service

If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the Converter/Descrambler box and connect the output of the box to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television. Follow the connections shown left. Set the television to the output of the Converter/ Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/ Descrambler box to select channels.

For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with Scrambled Premium Channels

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

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AUDIO/VIDEO JACK CONNECTIONS

The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio devices to the TV is dependent on the model and features of each device. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.

The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions. You may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of devices. The diagrams are intended to show video and audio devices interconnections only.

Use the TV/AV selector button to select the AV mode to use the TV as a monitor.

TV/AV SELECTION

If you connect the TV to VCR, camcorder, TV game or DVD you can select by pressing the TV/AV button.

Press the TV/AV button repeatedly to select the desired		TV		VIDEO 1			VIDEO 2			VIDEO 1
mode.				COMPONENT

An indication of input source will display on the screen for 4 seconds.

1.To connect the TV to a VCR

(ex. Use VIDEO 1 IN jacks to connect it.)

VCR	VIDEO	Rear of TV
			IN
			Y
	ANT(75 )	VIDEO
		L/MONO	PB
	S-VIDEO AUDIO		PR
		R
To Audio(L/R)/			VIDEO 1
	AUDIO (L)
Video OUT
	AUDIO (R)

(not supplied)

•Select “VIDEO 1” by pressing the TV/AV button to display the VCR picture.

2.To connect the TV to a VCR with an S-VIDEO Jack

If you connect a VCR with an S-VIDEO Jack to the S-VIDEO IN Jack on the rear of a TV you must also connect AUDIO cables between the AUDIO IN (VIDEO 1 IN) jacks on the rear of the TV and the AUDIO OUT Jack on the VCR. The S-VIDEO cable only carries video signal. The audio signal is separate and carried by the audio cables.

VCR	AUDIO (L)	Rear of TV
	AUDIO (R)
		IN
		Y
	ANT(75 )	VIDEO

L/MONO		PB
S-VIDEO	AUDIO	PR
	R
		VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
(not supplied)

3.To connect the TV to a camcorder

To playback from the camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV as shown.

	Front of TV
	VIDEO
To Audio(L/R)/	AUDIO (L)
Video OUT
	AUDIO (R)
	(not supplied)

•Select “VIDEO 2” by pressing the TV/AV button to display the camcorder picture.

4.To connect the TV to a DVD with COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks.

If you connect a DVD with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the rear of TV, you must also connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN (VIDEO 1 IN) jacks on the rear of the TV.

	Rear of TV
DVD	Y
	IN

VIDEO

ANT(75 )

L/MONO		PB
S-VIDEO	AUDIO	PR
	R
		VIDEO 1
		AUDIO (L)
		AUDIO (R)
(not supplied)

(not supplied)	(not supplied)
NOTE: When the S-video cable and the video cable are	• Select “COMPONENT” by pressing the TV/AV button
connected to each jack at the same time, the S-video	to display the DVD picture.
cable takes precedence over the video cable.	• If you have a DVD without COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	jacks, connect the video cable to VIDEO IN (VIDEO 1
	IN) jack. In this case, select “VIDEO 1” by pressing the
	TV/AV button to display the DVD picture.

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CH. 10-12

CH. 13-99

CH. 100-125

SETTING LANGUAGE

This TV can display the on-screen language in English, Spanish or French.

On-screen language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu options.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the CH or button to select the “LANGUAGE” mode, then press the ENTER button.

NOTE:

MENU

CH SETUP

PICTURE

AUDIO

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE V-CHIP SET

/ /ENTER/MENU/EXIT

3	Press the CH or	button to
	select the desired language:
	English (ENGLISH), Spanish
	(ESPAÑOL) or French
	(FRANCAIS), then press the
	ENTER button.	/ /ENTER/MENU/EXIT
4	Press the EXIT button until the menu screen is
	cleared.

If Spanish or French is chosen, the Closed Caption indicators will be in the selected language, but the Closed Caption text will not be affected by the language selection.

TV OPERATION

1	To turn on the TV, press the POWER button.
2	The VOLUME can be adjusted to a desired level by
	pressing the VOL or button.

The sound level will be indicated on the TV screen by green bars and a number. As the sound level increases, so do the number of bars and the number on the screen. The same is true for decreasing the level.

3 Set the TV/CATV menu option to the appropriate position. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CABLE TV setting. See “TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS”.

		TV	-	VHF/UHF channels
		CATV -		CABLE TV channels
	CH
4			and	buttons

Press and release the CHor button. The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. Press and hold the button down to change channels more quickly.

For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the TV's memory.

See “TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS”.

Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9)

Press these buttons to select a channel. The channel number will appear on the upper right corner of the TV screen. If an invalid channel number is selected, the display will revert to the original channel.

TV Mode Direct Channel Selection

When the TV/CATV menu option is in the TV position, all channels can be instantly selected by using two buttons. (For example, to select channel 2, press “0”, then “2”. If you press only “2”, channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds). For channels 10 and above, press the 2 digits in order.

CATV Mode Direct Channel Selection

When the TV/CATV menu option is in the CATV position, channels can be selected as follows:

CH. 1-9 Press “0” twice, then 1-9 as needed. Example, to select channel 2, press “002”.

Press “0”, then remaining 2 digits. Example, to select channel 12, press “012”.

Press the 2 digits in order.

Example, to select channel 36, press “36”.

Press the 3 digits in order.

Example, to select channel 120, press “120”.

NOTE: If the station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut off after 15 minutes.

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0–9/ / / / /MENU/EXIT

TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS

This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels.

Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV's memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this TV with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV setting. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV setting.

TV/CATV SELECTION

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the CH or button until the indicator next to “CH SETUP” begins to flash, then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the CH or button until the indicator next to “TV/ CATV” begins to flash.

MENU

CH SETUP

PICTURE

AUDIO

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE V-CHIP SET

/ /ENTER/MENU/EXIT

TVCATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD / DELETE

/ / / /MENU/EXIT

4	Press the VOL or button to select the TV or
	CATV mode. The arrow indicates the selected mode.
	Press the EXIT button twice to return to normal TV
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	viewing.

The chart below is typical of many cable system channel allocations.

AUTOMATIC CHANNEL MEMORY

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the CH or button until the indicator next to “CH SETUP” begins to flash, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

CH SETUP

PICTURE

AUDIO

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE V-CHIP SET

/ /ENTER/MENU/EXIT

3 Press the CH or button until		TV CATV
the indicator next to “AUTO CH		AUTO CH MEMORY
MEMORY” begins to flash, then press		ADD / DELETE
the ENTER button. The TV will begin		/ /ENTER/MENU/EXIT

memorizing all the channels available

in your area. Channel numbers will remain red until auto memorizing is complete.

4 Press the EXIT button twice to return to normal TV viewing.

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the CH or button until the indicator next to “CH SETUP” begins to flash, then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the CH or button until the indicator next to “ADD/DELETE” begins to flash, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

CH SETUP

PICTURE

AUDIO

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE V-CHIP SET

/ /ENTER/MENU/EXIT

TVCATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD / DELETE

/ /ENTER/MENU/EXIT

CATV CHART

Number on this TV									14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Corresponding CATV channel									A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40
J K L M N O P Q R									S T U V W AA BB CC DD
41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58
EE	FF	GG	HH	II	JJ	KK	LL	MM	NN	OO	PP	QQ	RR	SS	TT	UU	VV
59	60	61	62	63	64	65	66	67	68	69	70	71	72	73	74	75	76
WW AAA BBB CCC DDD EEE						FFF GGG HHH			III	JJJ	KKK	LLL	MMM NNN OOO PPP QQQ
77	78	79	80	81	82	83	84	85	86	87	88	89	90	91	92	93	94
RRR SSS		TTT UUU VVV WWW XXX YYY						ZZZ	86	87	88	89	90	91	92	93	94
95	96	97	98	99	100	101	102	103	104	105	106	107	108	109	110	111	112
A-5 A-4		A-3 A-2		A-1	100	101	102	103	104	105	106	107	108	109	110	111	112
113	114	115	116	117	118	119	120	121	122	123	124	125	01
113	114	115	116	117	118	119	120	121	122	123	124	125	5A

NOTE: Contact your cable company to determine the type of cable system used in your area.

4 Select the desired channels to be added or deleted using the Direct Channel Selection buttons (10 keys, 0-9), the CH or button.

5 Press the VOL or button to select ADD or DELETE.

If an unmemorized channel was selected (step 4), the channel indication will be red. Press the VOL or button if you wish to ADD the unmemorized channel.

The channel indicator will change from red to green when a channel is added and the channel will be memorized.

If a memorized channel was selected (step 4), the channel indication will be green.

Press the VOL or button if you wish to DELETE the channel from

ADD

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memory. The channel indicator will change from green to red when a channel is deleted.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel to be added or deleted.

6 Press the EXIT button three times after adding or deleting all of the desired channels, to return to normal TV viewing.

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SETTING V-CHIP

This TV is fitted with a V-CHIP controller which provides you with channel viewing access controls and restrictions. This function is to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that you may choose to exclude.

1	Press the MENU button and press the CH or
	button to select the V-CHIP SET option, then press the
	ENTER button.
2	Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel
	selection buttons (0-9).
	In the event of entering incorrect password press the
	VOL button and re-enter the correct password. Then
	press the ENTER button.
3	Enter the same password for confirmation, then press
	the ENTER button.
	Press the CH	or	button to select the V-CHIP option.
4
	Press the VOL	or	button to select the ON.
	Press the CH	or	button to select the TV RATING
5
	or MOVIE RATING option. Press the ENTER button.
6	Press the CH	or	button to select the desired
	rating for the applicable video or TV channel. Press the
	ENTER button.
7	Press the EXIT button until the MENU screen is cleared.

NOTES:

TV RATING

VOL VOL

OFF TV–Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA

TV-Y	: all children	TV-PG	: parental guidance
TV-Y7	: 7 years old and above	TV-14	: 14 years old and above
TV-G	: childrens program	TV-MA : 17 years old and above

When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press the DISPLAY button to explain the rating.

Press the CH or button to select the desired rating you want. Press the VOL or button to select the setting ON or OFF.

MOVIE RATING

VOL VOL

OFF G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

G	: all ages	R	:	under 17 years old
PG	: parental guidance			parental guidance
PG-13 : parental guidance				suggested
	less than 13 years old	NC-17 :		17 years old and above
		X	:	adult only

•If you want to change password, follow steps 1-3 and select “CHANGE PASSWORD” option then enter your new password.

•The V-Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal.

•Once you block a program using the V-Chip function, the blocked program cannot be watched based on the content of the show. When the program starts, the “INPUT PASSWORD” will appear on the screen. When you want to release the V-Chip temporarily, enter the password.

If you change the channel or turn off the TV while the V-Chip function was temporarily released, the original setting will be resumed. If you return to the channel you were watching you must re-enter your password to temporarily release your V-Chip function again.

•If you are changing channels using a VCR or a cable box, while the TV remains on channel 3 or 4, the V-Chip operates differently. When you enter your password to temporarily release the block on any channel, you have completely disabled the V-Chip function for all stations. To reset the V-Chip turn your TV off and back on.

•Some cable boxes are built with a delay feature, in some cases it can take up to 10 seconds for a program to appear after the password has been input.

CLOSED CAPTION

WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?

This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.

TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS

Press the CLOSED CAPTION button on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two Closed Caption Modes (Captions and 1/2 of Full Screen Text).

Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language. Generally, Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.

The Captions will appear in places on the screen where they will least interfere with the picture, usually on the bottom of the screen. News programs will usually show three-line Closed Captions which scroll onto the screen. Most other shows provide two or three lined Captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue. Words in italics or underlined describe titles, words in foreign languages or words requiring emphasis. Words that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes.

Text: The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill 1/2 of full screen with a programming schedule or other information. After selecting a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in effect until it is changed, even if the channel is changed. If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal, the Captions will reappear when the signal is received again. If the channels are changed, the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.

For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions, look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol (CC).

•When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder, there will be a short delay before the Closed Captioned text appears on the screen.

•Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available.

•If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in the Caption Mode.

•Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning. This is normal with Closed Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow time for editing.

•When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may not be seen or may interfere with Closed Captions.

•Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal.

•If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words. In this case, adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.

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STEREO AND SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP)

The TV is equipped with a feature known as Multi-channel TV Sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmission or for other purposes.

LISTENING TO STEREO SOUND

When the TV is turned on or a channel selection is made, make certain that the word “STEREO” appears on the screen. This means that “Stereo” broadcasting is available. You can enjoy stereo sound from the left and right speakers.

•When the “MONO” broadcasting is received, no indication is displayed.

•If the broadcast signal is not strong enough or clear stereo sound is not available, press the AUDIO SELECT button to change to mono sound. The noise should be eliminated. Press it again to return to the stereo sound.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

LISTENING TO SAP (SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM)

When the TV is turned on or a channel selection is made, make certain that the letters “SAP” appear on the screen. This means that the “Second Audio Program” broadcasting is available.

TO SELECT DESIRED SOUND

Press the AUDIO SELECT button to select the desired sound.

MONO+SAP BROADCASTING

MAIN SOUND					SAP SOUND				MAIN + SAP SOUND
(MONO)									(MONO)

STEREO+SAP BROADCASTING

MAIN SOUND						SAP SOUND
(STEREO)
MAIN SOUND						MAIN + SAP SOUND
(MONO)						(MONO)

You can adjust the setting for bass, treble, balance, surround and stable sound.

1 Press the MENU button.

2	Press the CH	or	button		MENU
	until the indicator next to				CH SETUP
					PICTURE
	“AUDIO” begins to flash, then				AUDIO
					LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

press the ENTER button.	V-CHIP SET

3 Press the CH or button repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust.

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

SURROUND

STABLE SOUND

4 Press the VOL or button repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust.

BASS	stronger	weaker
TREBLE	stronger	weaker
BALANCE	right speaker stronger	left speaker stronger
STABLE SOUND	ON	OFF
SURROUND	ON	OFF

SURROUND FEATURE

The SURROUND feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input.

STABLE SOUND FEATURE

When a loud sound is broadcast the stable sound feature assists in balancing the volume to a more comfortable listening level.

TO RETURN TO INITIAL SETTING

Press the RESET button while the choose adjusting mode appears on-screen.

NOTE:

The on-screen display will disappear 6 seconds after finishing an adjustment. The settings can only be adjusted when they are displayed on the TV screen.

ADJUSTING PICTURE

You can adjust the settings for color, sharpness, contrast, brightness and tint.

1

2

3

Press the MENU button.

Press the CH or button until the indicator next to “PICTURE” begins to flash, then press the ENTER button.

Press the CH or button repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust.

4 Press the VOL or button to adjust the setting.

BRIGHTNESS	increase brightness	decrease brightness
CONTRAST	increase contrast	decrease contrast
COLOR	brilliant color	pale color
TINT	greenish color	reddish color
SHARPNESS	makes picture clearer	makes picture softer

BRIGHTNESS			CONTRAST		COLOR		TINT		SHARPNESS		TO RETURN TO INITIAL SETTING
											Press the RESET button while the picture adjusting mode
											appears on-screen.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution.

SYMPTOMS	POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
	• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
TV does not	• Try another AC outlet.
operate.	• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
	• Unplug unit for an hour, then plug it back in.
	• Station or CATV experiencing problems,
Poor sound	tune to another station.
or no sound.	• Check sound adjustments (Volume and Mute).
	• Check for sources of possible interference.
	• Station or CATV experiencing problems,
	tune to another station.
Poor picture	• Make sure channels are set into memory.
	• Check antenna or CATV connections, adjust
or no picture.
	antenna.
	• Check for sources of possible interference.
	• Check picture control adjustments.
Poor	• Station or CATV experiencing problems,
	tune to another station.
reception on	• Make sure channels are set into memory.
some	• Station is weak, adjust antenna to receive
channels.	desired station.
	• Check for sources of possible interference.
	• Station or CATV experiencing problems,
	tune to another station.
Poor color or	• Make sure channels are set into memory.
	• Check picture control adjustments.
no color.	• Check antenna or CATV connections, adjust
	antenna.
	• Check for sources of possible interference.
	• Station or CATV experiencing problems,
Picture	tune to another station.
wobbles or	• Make sure channels are set into memory.
drifts.	• CATV company is scrambling signal.
	• Adjust antenna.

SPECIFICATIONS

	SYMPTOMS	POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
		• Check all CATV connections.
	No CATV	• Set TV/CATV menu option to the CATV mode.
	reception.	• Station or CATV system problems, try
		another station.
	Horizontal or	• Check antenna connections, adjust or
	diagonal bars	re-direct antenna.
	on screen.	• Check for sources of possible interference.
	No reception	• Make sure TV/CATV menu option is in the
	above	appropriate mode.
		• If using antenna, check UHF antenna
	channel 13.
		connections.
		• Batteries are weak, dead or inserted incorrectly.
		• Remote is out of range, move closer to TV
	No Remote	(within 15 feet).
		• Make sure Remote is aimed at sensor.
	operation.
		• Confirm there are no obstructions between
		the Remote and the TV.
		• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
		• No broadcast on station tuned.
	TV shuts off.	• Sleep Timer is set.
		• Power interrupted.
		• TV station experiencing problems or program
		tuned is not closed captioned. Try another
	Closed -	channel.
	Caption is	• Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF
	not activated.	antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
		• Press TV/CAP/TEXT button to turn on the
		closed caption decoder.
	Display is not
	shown in your	• Select proper language in the menu options.
	language.

AC Power Input:		120V, 60Hz
AC Power Consumption:		135	Watts
Chassis Construction:		IC Solid state
Picture Tube:	27 inches (measured diagonally)
Audio Power Output Rating:		2.5 + 2.5	Watts

Speakers:	1-13/16 inches x 3-7/8 inches Full Range, 8 ohm x 2
Tuner Type:	181 Channel, Quartz PLL Frequency
	Synthesized

Remote Control: Infrared, Direct Access, 2 x AAA batteries (not supplied)

Receiving Channels:
VHF			2-13
UHF			14-69
CATV			01-97 (5A)-(A-3)
			98-99 (A-2)-(A-1)
			14-22 (A)-(I)
			23-36 (J)-(W)
			37-65 (AA)-(FFF)
Antenna Input Impedance:			66-125 (GGG)-(125)
		75 Ohm (VHF/UHF/CATV)
Inputs:	S-Video: Y-Input:		Coaxial Input
			1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
	C-Input:		0.3 Vp-p/75 ohms
	Video:		1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
	Audio:		-8 dBm/50K ohms
	Component:		Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms
			PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
Dimensions:			PB: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
	29-1/8” (W) x 19-7/16” (D) x 22-5/8” (H)
Weight:			88.2 Ibs

ACCESSORY

Remote Control

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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