T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or
back. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your
TV to rain or moisture.
Caution
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade on the power
cord plug to the wide slot on an electric outlet. If the plug does
not fit, consult a licensed electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not modify the power cord plug, or you will defeat
this safety feature.
This symbol indicat es that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electri c shock is present
within your TV. This label is located on the back
of your TV.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and mainte nance instructions in the
literature accompanying your TV.
Warning
Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp
containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated for environmental reasons. For
disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org.
Read instructions
Read all of the safety and operating instructions
before you use your TV.
Retain instructions
Retain safety and operating instructio ns for
future reference.
Follow warnings and instructions
Follow all warnings on your TV and in the
operating instructions. Follow all operating and
use instructions.
Water and moisture
Do not use your TV near water. For example, do
not use it near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
Cleaning
Unplug your TV before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth
to clean the exterior of your TV.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back
or bottom are provided for ventilation, reliable
operation, and protection from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Do not block the openings by placing your TV on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not
place your TV near or over a radiator or heat
register. Do not place your TV in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless
you provide correct ventilation or follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Heat
Make sure that your TV is located away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Grounding or polarization
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
grounding prong. The wide blade or grounding
prong are provided for your safety. If the plug
does not fit, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet.
Power cord protection
Route power cords so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from your TV.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by
Insignia because they may cause hazards.
Stand
Do not place your TV on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. Your TV may fall,
causing serious personal injury and serious
damage to your TV. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with your TV. If you mount
your TV to the wall, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. Your TV and
cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause your TV and cart
combination to overturn.
Lightning
For added protection for your TV’s receiver
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This helps prevent
damage to your TV from lightning and power line
surges.
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Servicing
Do not attempt to service your TV yourself
because opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, make
sure that the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or
other hazards.
Overloading
Do not overload power outlets and extension
cords because this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into your TV
through openings because objec ts may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on your TV.
Damage requiring service
Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
•When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
•If liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into your TV.
•If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.
•If your TV does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions because incorrect
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore your TV to
its normal operation.
•If your TV has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
•When your TV exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, make
sure that the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or
other hazards.
Safety check
After completing any service or repair to this TV,
ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that your TV combo
is in correct operating condition.
Power source
Operated your TV only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type power supplied to your
home, consult your TV dealer or local power
company.
Lightning
For added protection for your TV’s receiver
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This helps prevent
damage to your TV from lightning and power line
surges.
Screen protection
Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop
your TV or hit the glass screen. If the screen
breaks, be careful of broken glass.
Pixel defect
Your TV’s screen is designed to display finely
detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few non-active
pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points
of blue, green, or red. This is not a defect and
does not affect your TV’s performance.
Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to your TV, make sure that the
antenna or cable system is grounded to provide
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 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 the antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
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1Electric se rvice equipment
2Power service grounding electrode
system
3Ground cla mps
4Grounding conductors
5Antenna discharge unit
6Grounding clamp
7Antenna lead-in wire
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 correct
grounding and in parti c ula r, specifies that the
cable ground must be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
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Features
Front
ControlDescription
1Power indicatorLights when your TV is turned on.
2Remote sensorReceives signals from the remote
control.
Side
Back jacks
Remove the
jack cover
Remove
the jack
cover
ControlDescription
1CH+/CH–Press to change the channel.
In the on-screen menu system, press
to select menus and options.
2VOL+/VOL–Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
In the on-screen menu system, press
to adjust a setting or change a value.
3MENUPress to open the on-screen menu
system.
4INPUTPress to select the video input.
5PowerPress to turn your TV on or off.
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Jack
1S/PDIF
2HDMI
3D-SUB AUDIO input
4D-SUB PIC (video) input
5COMPONENT INPUT Y
6COMPONENT INPUT Cb/Pb
7COMPONENT INPUT Cr/Pr
8COMPONENT INPUT R AUDIO
9COMPONENT INPUT L AUDIO
10 RF (antenna input)
11 S-VIDEO
12 AV INPUT VIDEO
13 AV INPUT L AUDIO
14 AV INPUT R AUDIO
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Jack
15 HEADPHONE
16 AV OUT R AUDIO
17 AV OUT L AUDIO
18 AV OUT VIDEO
19 RS232 control interface
Remote control
Note
This remote control is a universal remote control. If it does not
seem to work with your TV, press the TV button.
Note
For instructions on programming the remote control, see
“Programming the remote control” on page 16.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
MTS/SAP ZOOM CCD SLEEP
AUDIO
PICTURE
FREEZE
ButtonDescription
1SETPress to program the remote
control. For more information,
see “Programming the remote
control” on page16.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ButtonDescription
2Device buttonsTV–Press to select the TV.
DVD–Press to select a connected
DVD player.
CBL–Press to select cable or
satellite TV.
AUX–Press to select a device
assigned to this button.
3Number buttonsPress to enter channel numbers.
In the on-screen menu system,
press to enter your parental
controls password.
4INPUTPress to select the video input.
5Press to go to last viewed
6+ CH –Press to change TV channels.
7MUTEPress to mute the sound.
8MENUPress to open the on-screen
9
10
11Press to start a recording on a
12Press to fast-reverse on a DVD or
13
14MTS/SAPPress to select one of the preset
15ZOOMPress to select the aspect ratio.
16Press to turn on your TV or put it
17LEDLights when you are
18—Press to select a sub-channel. For
19+ VOL –Press to adjust the volume.
20INFOPress to display status
21EXITPress to close the on-screen
22Press to start DVD or CD playback
23Press to stop DVD or CD playback
OK
channel.
menu system.
Press the arrows to move down,
up, left, or ri ght in the on-sc reen
menu system.
Press the OK button to confirm
changes or to toggl e options on
and off in the on-screen menu
system.
When playing a DVD, pr ess to
freeze the screen image. Pres s
again to unfreeze the image.
connected device, such as a VCR.
CD if a DVD or CD player is
connected.
Press to skip the previous chapter
on a DVD or previous track on a
CD if a DVD or CD player is
connected.
audio modes. You can select
MONO, STEREO, or SAP.
into Standby mode.
programming the remote control.
For more information, see
“Programming the remote
control” on page 16.
more information, see “Selecting
a digital sub-channel” on page 13.
information.
menu system.
if a DVD or CD player is
connected.
if a DVD or CD player is
connected.
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ButtonDescription
24Press to fast-forward on a DVD or
25
26SLEEPPress to set the sleep timer. For
27CCDPress to turn closed captions on
28PICTUREPress to select the picture mod e.
29FREEZEPress to freeze the video i mage.
30AUDIOPress to select the sound mode.
CD if a DVD or CD player is
connected.
Press to skip the next chapter on
a DVD or next track on a CD if a
DVD or CD player is connected.
more information, see “Setting
the sleep timer” on page 14.
and off. For more information, see
“Viewing closed caption s” on
page 14.
Press again to unfreeze the
image. Do not freeze the video
image for long periods of t ime.
You may damage the TV screen.
Using the remote control
To use the remote control:
•Point the remote control towards the remote
sensor on the front of your TV.
The following illustration shows the remote
control range.
Setting up your TV
Installing remote control batteries
To install the remote control batteries:
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery
compartme nt. Make sure that you match the
+ and – symbols on the batteries with the +
and – symbols in the battery compartment.
60°
30
0
0
30
16.4 ft.
(5 m)
Notes
• Do not expose the remote control to shock or liquids.
• Do not use the remote control in an area with high humidity.
• Do not place the remote control in direct sunlight.
• Do not place objects, such as furniture, between the remote
control and the remote sensor.
• The remote control may not work if direct sunlight or bright
light shines on the remote sensor. Either move your TV or
change the angle at which you use the remote control.
DISPLAY ASPECT CAPTION SLEEP
STEREO SRS
PIP SIZE TV/PC PIP INPUT
SOUND MODE
PICTURE MODE
3 Replace the cover.
Notes
• Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.
• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak,
clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If chemicals
touch your skin, wash immediately.
• If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
Connecting your TV to an electrical outlet
To connect your TV to an electrical outlet:
•Plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
Notes
• Make sure that you use the correct type of power. See the
label on your TV.
• If you do not intend to use y our TV f or an e xtended period of
time, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
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Connecting speakers
To connect speakers to your TV:
1 Unplug the TV power cord and all devices
connected to your TV.
2 Connect the speakers to the speaker jacks
on the back of your TV. Make sure that you
connect the black part of the speaker wire to
the – jack and the red part of the speaker
wire to the + jack on the back of your TV.
Red
Right speaker Left speaker
Note
The location of the speaker jacks on your TV may
vary from the illustration.
Black
Black Red
Use the following illustration to connect an
outside antenna.
Antenna
cable
VHF/UHF
antenna
300-ohm cable
with adapter
Combiner
OUT
IN
Combination antenna
OR
75-ohm
cable
UHF
antenna
OR
Separate antennas
VHF/UHF
antenna
VHF
antenna
Connecting an outside antenna
Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and
300 ohm.
75 ohm cable
300-ohm cable
If your antenna cable has a 75 ohm connector,
connect the cable to the coaxial jack on the back
of your TV.
If your antenna cable has a 300 ohm connector,
connect the cable to a 300-75 ohm adapter (not
included), connect the adapter to a 75 ohm
cable, then connect the other end of the 75 ohm
connector to the coaxial jack on the back of your
TV.
Connecting cable TV
Your TV has a 75 ohm jack for connecting cable
TV.
Some cable TV providers scramble the signals
for “premium” (pay) channels. To view these
channels you need a converter/descrambler box.
If you do not have a converter/descrambler box,
you can connect your cable TV directly to your
TV. If y ou ha v e a con v erter/descr amb ler bo x, y ou
can connect your cable TV using an RF switch
(not supplied). For more information about
connecting a converter/descramble box, contact
your cable TV provider.
To connect cable TV without a
converter/descrambler box:
1 Connect one end of a 75 ohm cable to the
coaxial jack on the back of your TV .
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
cable TV wall outlet.
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To connect cable TV with a
converter/descrambler box:
•Use the following illustration to connect a
converter/descrambler box. (The RF switch
and the signal splitter are not provided.)
Set the RF switch to the A position to watch
unscrambled channels using your TV remote
control. Set the RF switch to the B position to
watch scrambled channels using the
converter/descrambler controls.
RF switch
A
B
Out
Cable converter/descrambler box
Two-set signal
splitter
In
Connecting a sound system
Use the following illustration to connect an audio
processor or Hi-Fi system.
Warning
Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
installing devices.
Connecting a VCR
You can connect a VCR with a standard
audio/video cable or with a S-Video cable. The
S-Video cable does not carry sound. If you use
an S-Video cable, you need to use an audio
cable to connect sound.
Note
For better video, use the S-Video jack if your VCR has an
S-Video connection.
Warning
Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
installing devices.
Use the following illustration to connect a VCR.
TV
S-Video cable
OR
Y
Video cable
Audio cable
W
R
Note
For home theater systems, use an S/PDIF cable to achieve full
sound capabilities.
S/PDIF cable
S/PDIF IN jack
Audio processor
Hi-Fi system
Y=yellow (video)
W=white (audio left)
R=red (audio ri ght)
VIDEO L- AUDIO - R
VIDEO L- AUDIO - R
VCR
S-VIDEOANT OUTANT IN
To play the VCR:
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to
select Composite1 (or S-Video if you
connected the VCR to the S0-Video jack).
3 Turn on your VCR.
4 Insert a videotape, then press the PLAY
button.
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Connecting a VCR (for recording)
Warning
Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
installing devices.
Use the following illustration to connect a VCR
for recording TV p r ogra ms.
Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
installing devices.
Use the following illustration to connect a DV D
player to your TV.
To connect a DVD player:
•Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI jack
on the back of your TV and to the HDMI
out jack on the back of the DVD player.
TV
HDMI
Output
Video cable
Y
OUTIN
VIDEO L- AUDIO - R
Camcorder
Audio cable
W
R
To playback from the camcorder:
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to
select Composite2.
3 Turn on the camcorder, then set it to output
mode. See your camcorder documentation
for more information.
4 Insert a tape into the camcorder, then press
the Play button.
DVD player
Note
If the DVD player has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI
adapter cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD player to the
HDMI jack on the back of your TV. Then connect the audio
cable to the D-SUB AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV.
To play a DVD:
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to
select HDMI.
3 Turn on the DVD player.
4 Insert a DVD, then press the Play button.
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Connecting a DTV receiver
Warning
Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
installing devices.
Make sure that you turn off and unplug your TV before
installing devices.
Use the following illustration to connect a
computer to your TV.
TV
Audio cable
RBR
ANT IN
DVI
D SUB cable
DTV receiver
To watch your DTV:
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to
select Component1.
3 Turn on your DTV receiver.
Computer
To watch TV on your computer monitor:
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press the INPUT button one or more times to
select VGA.
3 Turn on your computer, then set up your
computer for external VGA input. See your
computer documentation for more
information.
Using your TV
Turning your TV on and off
To turn on your TV:
1 Make sure that the power cord is connected
to your TV and an electrical outlet.
2 Press the button to turn on your TV.
3 Press the button again to turn off your TV
Selecting the TV source
To select the TV source:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Setup, then press the OK or
button to open the Setup menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight T uning Band, then press the OK
or button to access the tuning band
options.
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4 Select Air for an outside antenna. Select
Cable, Cable HRC, Cable IRC, or Cable
Auto for cable TV. We recommend that you
select Cable Auto for cable TV. For more
information about cable TV selections,
contact your cable TV provider.
5 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen
menu system.
Setting up the channel list
After you select your TV source (antenna or
cable), you need to set up the channel list. When
you set up your channel list, your TV searches
for all available channels in your area and stores
a list of the channels. When your press the
CH – or + button, your TV skips the channels
that do not have a signal.
Automatically setting up channels
To automatically set up the channel list:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Setup, then press the OK or
button to open the Setup menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Auto Ch Search.
4 Press the OK or button to start the search.
Note
You can press the Exit button to stop the search.
Manually adding or deleting channels from
the channel list
After you create a channel list using the Auto Ch
Search option, you can manually add or delete
channels from the channel list.
To add or delete channels:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Setup, then press the OK or
button to open the Setup menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Manual Ch Set, then press the
OK or button to access the Manual Ch Set
options.
4 Press the or button to select a channel,
then press the OK button to add or delete a
channel.
5 Press the EXIT button to close the menu.
Changing channels
To change channels:
•Press the CH – or + button on the remote
control to go to the next lower or higher
channel.
Or
Press the number buttons to select a
channel. For example, if you want channel
83, press 8, then press 3.
Or
Press the button to go to the last viewed
channel.
Selecting a digital sub-channel
Most digital TV channels have more than one
channel. The main channel carries the signal for
the main TV program. The sub-channels carry
signals for additional or alternate programming,
such as a radio or news broadcast.
For example, if the main channel number is 8,
the sub-channel number might be 8-1, 8-2, and
8-3,
To select a sub-channel:
1 Press the number buttons for the main
channel, for example 8.
2 Press the – button, the press the sub-channel
button, for e xample 1.
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume:
•Press the VOL – or + button to decrease or
increase the volume.
•Press the MUTE button to turn off the sound.
Press the MUTE button again to turn the
sound back on.
Displaying status information
To display status information:
•Press the INFO button. Your TV displays
status information, such as the channel
number or signal source.
Selecting the video input source
To select the video input source:
•Press the INPUT button one or more times to
select the video source. You can select:
•TV–TV signal
•Composite1–AV INPUT1 jacks
•Composite2–AV INPUT2 jacks
•Component1–COMPO NENT INPUT1
jacks
•Component2–COMPO NENT INPUT2
jacks
•VGA–D-SUB jack (computer)
•HDMI–HDMI jack
•S-Video–S-Video jack
Checking the DTV signal strength
To check the DTV signal strength:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Setup, the press the OK or
button to open the Setup menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight DTV Signal, then press the OK
or button. Your TV shows the DTV signal
strength.
Adding a channel label
To add a label to a channel:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Setup, then press the OK or
button to open the Setup menu.
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3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Channel Labels, then press the
OK or button to open the Channel Labels
Menu.
4 Press the or button to move the highlight
or cursor. Press the or button to toggle
between NTSC or ATSC or to select a
channel number or character.
5 Press the OK button to return to the previous
menu or press the EXIT button to close the
menu system.
Freezing the picture
You can freeze (still) the screen image.
Warning
To protect your TV, do not freeze the screen image for long
periods of time.
To freeze or unfreeze the picture:
•Press the FREEZE button.
Setting the clock
You can automatically set the clock from a digital
channel signal. Your TV searches for a digital
channel that has time information encoded. If the
clock is not correct after you automatically set it,
you can manually set the clock.
Automatically setting the clock
To automatically set the clock:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Feature, then press the OK or
button to open the Feature menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Time Set, then press the OK or
button to open the Time Set menu.
4 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Time Set Mode, then press the
OK or button to select Auto.
5 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Time Zone, then press the OK or
button to select a time zone: Pacific,
Alaska, Hawaii, Eastern, Central, or
Mountain.
6 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen
menu system.
Manually setting the clock
To manually set the clock:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Feature, then press the OK or
button to open the Feature menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Time Set, then press the OK or
button to open the Time Set menu.
4 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Time Set Mode, then press the
OK or button to select Manual.
5 Press the or button to select Year,
Date, or Time, then press the OK, , or
button to set the year, date, or time.
6 Press the EXIT button to close the on-screen
menu system.
Setting the sleep timer
The sleep timer lets you select the amount of
time before your TV turns off automatically.
To set the sleep timer:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Feature, then press the OK or
button to open the Feature menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Sleep Timer, then press OK or
button to select the amount of time. To turn
off the timer, select Off.
Note
You can also press the SLEEP b utton to set the sleep timer.
Viewing closed captions
You can view closed captions in two modes:
CAPTION and TEXT. Each mode has four
channels. CAPTION mode shows dialogue and
commentaries for TV programs while providing a
clear picture of the program. TEXT mode shows
information not related to the program, such as
TV program schedules and weather forecasts. In
TEXT mode, part of picture may be covered by
the text.
Note
For digital broadcast systems, you can press the CCD button
on the remote control to select the closed caption mode.
To view closed captions:
•Press the CCD button one or more times to
select a closed caption mode. You can select:
•CC1
•CC2
•CC3
•CC4
•TEXT1
•TEXT2
•TEXT3
•TEXT4
•Off
Setting parental controls
Your TV has a V-chip that lets you control the
type of programs your children can watch.
Parental controls include two ratings: MPAA
(based on age) and TV Parental Guidelines
(based on content and age). A TV program may
have an MPAA or TV Parental Guidelines rating,
so you should set controls for both ratings.
Before you can select ratings, you need to set up
a parental controls password.
To set up a password:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Feature, then press the OK or
button to open the Feature menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Parental Control, then press the
OK or button to open the Parental Control
menu.
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4 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Password Change, the press the
OK or button to access the Password
Change option.
5 Press the number buttons to enter the old
password. If you have not set a password,
enter 0000.
6 Press the number buttons to enter a new
password, then enter the new password
again to confirm.
Caution
Write down your password and save it for future use.
Note
If you forget your password, enter 1397 for the old password,
then enter a new password.
MPAA ratings
RatingDescription
NONENot rated.
GGeneral audiences.
PGParental guidance suggested. So me
PG-13Parental guidance strongly suggested.
R–Restricted. Not suitable for children
NC-17Not suitable for children under 17
XAdults only.
material may not be suitable for
children.
Some material may not be suitable for
children under 13 years of age
under 17 years of age unless
accompanied by a parent or guardian.
years of age.
TV Parental Guidelines ratings
RatingDescription
NONENot rated.
TV-YAll children.
TV-Y7Children over seven years of age.
TV-GGeneral audiences.
TV-PGParental guidance suggested.
TV-14Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MAMature audiences only
Some of the age based TV Parental Guidelines
ratings also have content based ratings.
To set the ratings:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Feature, then press the OK or
button to open the Feature menu.
3 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Parental Control, then press the
OK or button to open the Parental Control
menu.
4 Press the or button one or more times
to highlight Parental Control Set, then press
the OK or button to access the rating
feature.
5 Enter the password.
6 Press the or button to select a
rating, then press the OK button to block or
unblock the rating.
When you block a rating, that rating and all
higher ratings are blocked.
Using the on-screen menu syst e m
Your TV has an on-screen menu system that lets
you adjust TV settings, such as video and audio
settings.
To use the on-screen menu system:
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or button one or more times
to select a menu.
3 Press the or button to navigate to
an option or adjust an option.
4 Press the OK or button to confirm an
adjustment, open a sub-menu, or toggle a
setting.
5 Press the MENU button to return to a
previous menu or press the EXIT button to
close the on-screen menu system.
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On-screen menus
On-screen
menu
Video
Note: Options may
vary in different
modes.
Audio
Note: Options may
vary in different
modes.
Options
Picture Mode–Selects the picture mode: User,
Nature, Soft, or Bright. You can also press the
PICTURE button to select the picture mode.
Contrast–Increases the picture level t o adjust
the white areas of the picture. Decrea ses the
picture level to adjust the black areas of the
picture.
Brightness–Increases the brightness to add
more light to dark areas of the pict ure.
Decreases the brightness to add more dark to
light areas of the picture.
Color–Adjusts the overall color of the pict ure.
Sharpness–Inc reases the sharpness level to
show cleaner and clearer ima ges. Decreases
the level to show a smoother picture.
Aspect Ratio–Selects the screen aspect ratio:
Wide, Cinema, Normal, or Zoom. You can also
press the ZOOM button to select the aspect
ratio.
Advanced Video Menu–Provides access to
advanced features:
• Noise Reduction–Reduces picture
• Tint–Increases t he color level to add
• Color Temperature–Selects one of
• 3D Y/C–Turns the 3D comb filter on or
VGA Set/Component Se t–If your TV is
connected to a computer or to component
video, adjusts the following options:
• H-Pos–Adjusts the horizontal position
• V-Pos–Adjusts the vertical position of
• Clock–Adjusts the sample frequency.
• Phase–Improves the focus of a stable
• Setting–Resets VGA mode to the
Sound Mode–Se lects the sound mode: User,
News, Music, or Movie. You can also press the
AUDIO button to select the so un d mo de .
Bass–Adjusts the l ow sounds (bass).
Treble–Adjusts the high sounds (treble).
Balance–Adjusts t he right and left speaker
volumes.
Earphone Vol–Adjust the earphone volume.
Digital Audio Output–Selects the audio mode
for the S/PDIF jack.
• RAW: AC-3 in and AC-3 out. PCM in
• PCM: AC-3 in PCM out. PCM in PCM
MTS–Selects the multi-channel TV sound
(MTS): Mono, Stereo, or SAP (second audio
program). You can also press the MTS/SAP
button to select the MTS mode.
Audio Language–Selects an alternate language
if the program has more than one language.
noise (snow).
more green to skin tones. Decreases the
color level to add more purple to sk in
tones.
three auto matic c olor ad justme nts: Co ol
for more blue, Warm for more red, and
Normal.
off.
of the image.
the image.
image.
factory defaults.
PCM out.
out.
On-screen
menu
SetupTuning Band–Selects the TV signal source. For
FeatureSource–S elects the video source. You can
Options
more information, see “Selecting the TV
source” on page 12.
DTV Signal–Displays the digital TV signal
strength. For more information, see “Checking
the DTV signal strength” on page 13.
Auto Ch Search–Automatically sets up a list of
the channels available in your area. For more
information, see “Automatically setting up
channels” on page 13.
Manual Ch Set–Lets add or delete channels
from the channel list. For more information,
see “Manually adding or deleting channels
from the channel list” on page 13.
Channel Labels–Lets you add a label to a
channel. For more informat ion, see “Adding a
channel label” on page 13.
select:
•TV
• Composite1
• Composite2
• Component1
• Component2
•VGA
•HDMI
•S-Video
You can also press the INPUT button to select
the video source.
Time S et–Sets the clock. For more
information, see “Setting the clock” on
page 14.
Sleep Tim er–Sets the sleep timer. For more
information, see “Setting t he sleep timer” on
page 14.
Parental Contro l –Access V-chip controls. For
more information, see “Setting parental
controls” on page 14.
Closed Caption Options–Customizes closed
captions for digital broadcasting systems. You
can adjust Size, Font, Text Color, Text Opacity,
Background Color, Background Opacity, Edge
Effect, and Edge Color.
CC when Mute–When this option is turned on,
your TV automatically displays closed captions
when the volume is muted.
Menu Language–S elect the language for the
on-screen menu system. You can select
English, French, or Spanish.
Programming the remote
control
Programming a device connected to your
TV
The remote control can control four devices,
such as a VCR, DVD player, cable or satellite
receiver, amplifier or tuner, or similar device.
To program the remote control:
1 Find the code for the device you want to
program. See “Appendix” on page 19. If there
is more than one code listed for a device,
write down all the codes.
2 Turn on the device you want to program, and
load media if required, for example a DVD.
3 Press a device key on the remote control, for
example, DVD, CBL, or AUX.
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4 Press and hold the SET button on the remote
control until the LED blinks twice, then
release the button.
5 Enter the first five-digit code for your device.
The LED blinks once as each digit is entered.
If the code is correct, the LED blinks twice.
Note
If the LED does not blink twice, repeat steps 3
through 5 using a different code.
6 Aim the remote at the device, then press the
button.The device should turn off.
Note
If the device does not turn off, repeat steps 4
through 6 using a different code. If you cannot find
a code that works, see “Searching for a code” on
page 17.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to program
additional devices.
8 Press the SET button to save the code and
exit.
Searching for a code
To search for a code:
1 Press a device key.
2 Press and hold the SET button until the LED
blinks twice, the release the button.
3 Enter 991, then the device group number
(0=cable, 1=TV, 2=VCR, 3=audio). The LED
blinks twice.
4 Aim the remote control at the device, then
press the button. If the device responds,
go to step 7.
5 If the device does not respond, press the
CH+ button. Your remote control will try the
next code. Keep pressing the CH+ button
until the device responds. You can press the
CH– button to try a previous code.
6 To search for a code for another device,
repeat steps 1 through 5.
7 Press the SET button to savethe code and
exit.
Checking the code
If you programmed a device by searching for a
code, you may want to know what four-digit code
the remote is using.
To check the code:
1 Press the device button on the remote
control.
2 Press and hold the SET button until the LED
blinks twice, then release the button.
3 Enter 990. The LED blinks twice.
4 Press 1 and count the LED blinks. This is the
first digit of the code. For example, if the LED
blinks twice, the first digit is 2. If the LED
does not blink, the first digit is 0.
5 Repeat step 4 using 2 for the second digit, 3
for the third digit, 4 for the fourth digit, and 5
for the fifth digit.
6 Press the SET button to exit.
Programming the volume lock
The remote control comes preset to let you
control the volume of each connected device.
You can change the volume lock so that one
device’s volume controls volume in all modes.
After you lock the volume control, you can unlock
the volume control for a specific device so you
can control the volume for that device
independently.
To lock the volume control:
1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED
blinks twice, then release the button.
2 Enter 993, then press the device button for
the device you want to control the volume.
The LED blinks twice. When you press the
VOL+, VOL–, or MUTE button on the remote
control, the device you selected controls the
volume regardless of which device you are
using.
To unlock the volume control:
1 Press and hold the SET button until the LED
blinks twice, then release the button.
2 Enter 993, then press VOL+ button. The LE D
blinks four times. The volume control is
unlocked.
To unlock a single device’s volume control:
1 Press the device key.
2 Press and hold the SET button until the LED
blinks twice, then release the button.
3 Enter 993, then press VOL– button. The LED
blinks four times. The volume control for the
device you selected is unlocked.
Troubleshooting the remote control
SymptomPossible solution
LED does not blink when
a button is pressed
LED blinks when a
button is pressed, but
device does not respond
LED blinks one lo ng
blink
Remote control does not
control a device or only
controls some features
of the device
No volume on a deviceSee “Programming the vol ume lock”
Replace the batteries.
Make sure that you are at less than 15
feet (4.6 meters) from the device and
that you point the remote control at the
remote sensor on the device.
You pressed an incorrect button. Start
the procedure over again.
Make sure that the device has a remote
sensor, then try another code.
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Maintaining
•Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot
or too cold because the cabinet may warp or
the screen may malfunction.
•Storage temperatures are 32
50°C).
° to 122°F (0° to
•Working temperatures are 41° to 104°F (5°
to 40°C).
•Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or
near a heat source.
Cleaning your TV
Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft,
lint-free cloth. If the screen or cabinet is
especially dirty , moisten a soft, lint-free cloth in a
weak detergent solution, squeeze the excess
moisture from the cloth, then wipe the screen or
cabinet with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to dry
the screen or cabinet.
Caution
Avoid volatile substances, such as insect sprays , solvents, and
thinners.
Do not leave your TV in contact with items made from rubber
or PVC for long periods.
They may damage your TV.
Caution
Do not let liquids drip into the cabinet.
Troubleshooting
Warning
Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Refer all service to a
qualified service technician.
SymptomPossible solution
No power• Make sure that the power cord
No picture• Make sure that the video cables
Good picture but no
sound
Good sound but poor
color
Poor picture• Make sure that the room is not
is connected to your TV and an
electrical outlet.
• Unplug the power cord, wait 60
seconds, then plug the cord
back in and turn on your TV.
are connected securely to the
back of your TV.
• Adjust the contrast and
brightness.
• Make sure that the correct
video mode is selected.
• Make sure that the incoming
signal is compatible.
• Increase the volume.
• Make sure that the sound is not
muted.
• Make sure that the correct
audio mode is selected.
• Adjust the contrast, color, and
brightness settings.
too bright. Light reflecting off
the screen can make the picture
difficult to see.
• If an S-VHS camera or a
camcorder is connected while
another connected device is
turned on, the picture may be
poor. Turn off one or more
devices.
SymptomPossible solution
Horizontal dotted line• Your TV may be too close to
Remote control does not
work
Snowy picture or noise• Make sure that the A/V cables
VGA picture is not stable
or synchronized
No ouput from one of
the speakers
Control buttons do not
work
Some parts of the
screen do not light up
After images appear• Do not display a still image,
TV makes snapping
sounds
another electrical device, such
as a hair dryer or neon light.
Turn off the device or move
your TV.
• Press the TV button.
• Replace the batteries. Make
sure that the + and – symbols
on the batteries al ig n with th e +
and – symbols in the batte ry
compartment.
• Clean the remote sensor on the
front of your TV.
• Bright or fluorescen t ligh ti ng
may interfere with the remote
control signal. Turn off the light
or move your TV.
are connected correctly and
securely.
• Make sure t hat you have
selected the correct VGA mode
on your computer.
• Adjust the balance in the Sound
menu.
• Unplug the power cord, wait
few seconds, then plug the cord
back in and turn on your TV.
• The plasma screen is
manufactured using a high level
of precision technology.
Sometimes parts of the screen
may be missin g pi cture
elements or have lumi nous
spots. This is not a malfunction.
such as a logo, game, computer
image, for an extended peri od
of time. This can cause a
permanent after image to be
burned into the screen. Th is
type of damage is not covere d
by your warranty.
• Snapping sounds occur when
your TV’s cabinet expands or
contracts from variation in
temperature. This is not a
malfunction.
Specifications
•Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.