Insignia NS-42 User Manual

User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario

42" LCD TV | Téléviseur ACL de 42 | Televisor con Pantalla LCD de 42"

NS-42LCD

Insignia NS-42LCD

42-inch LCD TV

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Français. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-42LCD represents the state of the art in LCD TVs and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Important safety information

Warning

To 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 indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV.

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.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance 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 instructions for future reference.

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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.

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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.

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 objects 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

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

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.

1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors 5 Antenna discharge unit 6 Grounding clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire

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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 particular, 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.

Features

TV front

TV top

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Item Description

1-2 CH-/CH+—Press to change channels. While in an

OSD menu, press to highlight options.

3-4 VOL-/VOL+—Press to change the volume. While in an

OSD menu, press to adjust the value of an option. 5 MENU—Press to access the OSD menu’s main page. 6 INPUT—Press to select the input signal source. 7 POWER—Press to turn the TV ON (from Standby

mode) or to activate Standby (from On mode).

Item Description

1 Remote control sensor—Point the remote control at

this sensor while pressing the remote’s buttons.

Notes

• POWER, CH+/-, VOL+/-, INPUT, and MENU buttons on the TV have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote control.

• This user guide describes procedures based on using the remote control, not the TV controls.

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Item Description

1 Speaker output jacks 2 HDMI input jack—Connect devices with an HDMI

interface (for example, a set-top box or DVD player) to this connector.

3 Audio in jack—Connect audio input (such as from a

computer) to this jack.

4 VGA port—Connect devices with a VGA interface (for

example, a computer) to this port.

5 Component video 1 and 2 jacks—Connect the

component video output jacks of a DVD player or set-top box to these jacks.

6 Component audio 1 and 2 jacks—Connect the audio

output jacks of a DVD player or set-top box to these jacks.

7 AV 1 and 2 jacks—Connect the AV output jacks of a

VCR or DVD player to these jacks.

13 14 15

Item Description

8 S-VIDEO jack—Connect the S-Video output jack of a

VCR or DVD player to this jack.

9 VIDEO out jacks—Connect to a VCR’s or DVR’s video

input jacks to record programs.

10 AUDIO out jacks—Connect to a VCR’s or DVR’s audio

input jacks to record audio for programs. 11 Headphone jack—Connect headphones to this jack. 12 USB port—For software (firmware) updates only. 13 S/PDIF optical digital audio out jack—Connect an

optical digital audio device to this jack. 14 AIR antenna jack—Connect an indoor or outdoor

antenna to this jack. 15 CABLE jack—Connect a cable TV system to this

connector.

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Remote control

Number Button Description

1 SET Press to program the remote

control. For more information, see “Programming your remote control” on page 16.

2 Device TV–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.

3 Numbers Press to enter channel numbers. In

an OSD menu, press to enter your

parental controls password. 4 INPUT Press to select the video source. 5 Press to go to the last viewed

channel. 6 CH +/– Press to change TV channels. 7 MUTE Press to mute the sound.

Number Button Description

8 MENU Press to open the on-screen menu

10 GUIDE Press to display the on-screen

11 Press to start a recording on a

12 ZOOM Press to select the aspect ratio. 13 MTS/SAP In analog TV mode, press to select

14 LIST Press to display a program list. 15 FAVORITE Press to display a Favorite program

16 PIP Press to select PIP/PBP/POP/full

17 P.POSITION Press to select the PIP sub-picture

18 Press to turn on your TV or put it

19 — Press to select a sub-channel. 20 VOL+/– Press to adjust the volume. 21 INFO Press to display status information. 22 EXIT Press to close the OSD. 23 CCD Press to turn Closed Captions on

24 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer. For

25 PICTURE Press to select the picture mode. 26 AUDIO Press to select the sound mode. 27 FREEZE Press to freeze the video image.

28 SWAP Press to swap the main and sub

(OSD). Press the arrows to move around in

the OSD. Press OK to confirm changes or to toggle options in the OSD.

Electronic Program Guide (EPG).

connected device, such as a VCR. When playing a DVD, press to

freeze the screen image. Press again to unfreeze the image.

Press to start DVD or CD playback.

Press to stop DVD or CD playback. Press to skip the previous chapter

on a DVD or previous track on a CD. Press to fast-reverse on a DVD

or CD. Press to fast-forward on a DVD or

CD if a DVD or CD player is connected.

Press to skip the next chapter on a DVD or next track on a CD.

MONO, STEREO, or SAP. In DTV mode, press to select the audio track.

list.

screen modes.

position.

into Standby mode.

and off. For more information, see “Viewing Closed Captions” on page

31.

more information, see “Setting the Sleep timer” on page 30.

Press again to unfreeze the image. Do not freeze the video image for long periods of time. You may damage the TV screen.

pictures while in PIP or PBP mode.

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Setting up your TV

Installing batteries into the remote control

To install the remote control batteries: 1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery

compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

Connecting power

To connect your TV to a power outlet:

• Plug the power cord into a standard AC power 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 your TV for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

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 external speakers

1 Connect the speaker audio cables to the

external speaker output jacks on the TV matching the + and - ends of the cables with the color on the jacks.

(Red)

(Black)

(Red)

Notes

• Unplug the TV set and all connected components before connecting the speakers.

• The illustration may differ from your model.

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Attaching the included speakers

Caution

Do not lift or move the TV while holding the speaker.

Installing the speakers

1 Unplug the TV and all connected

components.

2 Place the TV face-down on a stable, soft,

non-marring surface.

3 Carefully remove the screw covers (1), then

remove the four screws (2) from under the covers.

4 Attach the speakers to the TV through the

speaker-fixed connectors using the above screws (from Step 3), then securely tighten them.

5 Install the two Speaker Connecting Covers to

the corresponding places on the TV.

6 Connect the speaker audio cables to the

external speaker output jacks on the TV matching the + and - ends of the cables with the color on the jacks.

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Connecting an antenna

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VHF antenna

About antenna connections

For acceptable reception of VHF and UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, we recommend an outdoor antenna.

Antenna cables come in two types: 75 ohm and 300 ohm.

75 ohm cable

300-ohm cable

UHF antenna

Mixer

75 Ohm coaxial cable

Connect to

Cable TV box

To connect an antenna:

1 If you watch broadcast stations without using

a set-top box, connect the antenna to the AIR connector on the back of the TV.

- OR If you use cable TV, connect the cable box’s

cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the TV.

2 Select the TV Source (AIR or CABLE) in the

CHANNEL SETUP menu, then perform an auto channel search. For more information, see “Memorizing channels” on page 24.

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.

Precautions

• Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections.

• Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals.

• When connecting an external device, turn it off before trying to connect it.

Note

• A local television service center or dealer may be able to help you get the correct antenna system (and accessories) for your particular area.

• Anything related to installing an antenna, installing accessories, or upgrading your current system is your responsibility.

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Connecting digital optical audio

Receiver Stereo

For a full home theater sound experience, you should connect your stereo or audio processor to the S/PDIF OUT (Optical) jack on the TV.

Note

The S/PDIF OUT jack can output digital audio from TV programs only.

To connect optical audio

1 Connect an optical audio cable to the S/PDIF

OUT jack on the back of the TV.

2 Connect the cable to the S/PDIF IN jack on

your stereo or audio receiver.

Connecting a VCR

To connect a VCR:

1 Connect the audio/video cables to the Audio

(L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR.

Note

For better video, you can connect to the S-VIDEO jack if your source device supports it. S-VIDEO input uses the same circuit as Video1, and if both standard A/V inputs and S-VIDEO inputs are connected, S-VIDEO has priority. Use one or the other.

S/PDIF IN

(optical)

3 Press or to select AV1/SVideo, then

press OK to confirm.

4 Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape, then

press Play on the VCR.

YRW

A/V cables and S-Video cable

Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R)

To play video from your VCR:

2 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The

INPUT SELECT menu opens.

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VCR

Connecting a VCR (for recording) or external amplifier

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Video cable

VCR

To connect a VCR or amplifier:

1 Connect the video cables to the Video jacks

on the TV and VCR.

2 Connect the audio cables to the TV, then

connect them to the Audio (L/R) jacks on either the VCR or an external amplifier.

Note

Only analog TV programs and AV1/AV2 input sources can be output through the AV output jacks.

Audio

cable

Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R)

Monitor - Record

External

amplifier

To record a program:

1 Turn on your TV, then select a program you

want to record.

2 Turn on your VCR, then insert a videotape for

recording.

3 Press the Record button on the VCR to

begin recording.

Note

The operations of the amplifier may be different depending on your model. Read the amplifier’s user guide to confirm correct operation.

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Connecting a camcorder

Y=Yellow (Video) W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R)

Video cable

Audio

cable

Connecting an HDMI device

HDMI cable

HDMI OUT

Device with

HDMI port

To connect a camcorder:

1 Connect the Audio/Video cables to the back

of the TV.

2 Connect the audio/video cables to the

camcorder.

To play from a camcorder:

1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The

INPUT SELECT menu opens.

2 Press or to select AV 2, then press OK

to confirm.

3 Turn on your camcorder, then set it to output

mode.

4 Insert a tape into the camcorder, then press

the camcorder’s Play button.

Note

The operations of the camcorder may be different and is dependant on your model. Please read the user manual of your camcorder to confirm operation.

To connect a DVD player or set-top box using HDMI:

• Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI interface on the unit and HDMI output on the DVD player (or STB).

1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on

the back of the TV.

2 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT

port on the DVD player or set-top box.

To play from a DVD player or set-top box using HDMI:

1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The

INPUT SELECT menu opens.

2 Press or to select HDMI, then press

OK to confirm.

3 Turn on your DVD player or set-top box, and

set them to the correct mode. See the device’s user guide for more information.

Note

If the device has only DVI output, use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI port. Then connect the audio cable to the AUDIO jack next to VGA IN on the back of the TV.

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Connecting component video

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GRB

Video cable

W=White (Audio L) R=Red (Audio R or Pr component video) G=Green (Y component video) B=Blue (Pb component video)

Component color provides the luminance and color signals over separate channels, which provides the clearest, sharpest video available for your TV.

To connect a device using component video:

1 Connect the component video cable to the Y,

Pb, and Pr input jacks on the TV.

2 Connect the cable to the Y, Pb, and Pr output

jacks on the device.

3 Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO input

jacks on the TV and the AUDIO output jacks on the external device.

L-Audio-R

Audio cable

Device with component video

To play component video from an external device:

1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The

INPUT SELECT menu opens.

2 Press or to select Component1 or

Component2, then press OK to confirm.

3 Turn on your external device, and set it to the

correct mode. See the device’s user guide for more information.

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Connecting a computer

Audio cable

VGA

cable

To connect a computer:

1 Connect a VGA cable to the VGA port on the

computer and the VGA port on the TV.

2 Connect an audio cable to the LINE OUT or

HEADPHONE jack on the computer and AUDIO input jack on the TV.

To play video from a computer:

1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The

INPUT SELECT menu opens.

2 Press or to select Analog RGB, then

press OK to confirm.

3 Turn on your computer, and adjust the display

properties as required.

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Changing the on-screen menu language

You can change the language that the on-screen menu displays.

To change the on-screen menu language:

1 Press MENU, then press or to display the

SYSTEM SETUP menu page.

2 Press to enter the System Setup menu. 3 Press or to select Language, then

press or to select the language you want.

4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.

Programming your remote control

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 “Device codes” on page 17.) If more than one code is listed for a device, write down all of the codes.

2 Turn on the device you want to program, and

load any media if required (for example, a DVD).

3 Press a device key on the remote control.

•Use DVD for DVD players or VCRs.

•Use CBL for cable or satellite set-top

boxes.

•Use AUX for any other device.

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 control 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 your code” on page 16.

• AUX Code:___________________

• CBL Code: ___________________

• CD Code: ____________________

• DVD Code:___________________

• SAT Code: ___________________

• TNR Code:___________________

• VCR Code:___________________

8 Press the SET button to save the code and

exit.

Searching for your code

If your device does not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your 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. The remote sends codes from its library to the selected device, starting with the most common code first. 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. Continue until the device responds.

6 To search for a code for another device,

repeat steps 1 through 5.

7 Press the SET button to save the code and

exit.

Checking the codes

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.

7 Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to program

additional devices. For future reference, write down each working device code below:

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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 LED

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.

Device codes

VCR codes

ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278 Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 20240 Bell & Howell 20104 Broksonic 20184, 20121, 20209, 20002,20479 Calix 20037 Canon 20035 Carver 20081 CCE 20072, 20278 Changhong 20048, 20081 Citizen 20037, 20278

Colt 20072 Craig 20037, 20047, 20240, 20072 Curtis Mathes 20060, 20035, 20162 Cybernex 20240 CyberPower 21972 Daewoo 20045, 20104, 20278 Dell 21972 Denon 20042 DirecTV 20739 Durabrand 20039, 20038 Electrohome 20037 Electrophonic 20037 Emerex 20032 Emerson 20035, 20037, 20184, 20240,20045,

Fisher 20047, 20104 Fuji 20035, 20033 Fujitsu 20045 Gateway 21972 GE 20060, 20035, 20240 General 20045 Go Video 20432 GoldStar 20037, 20209, 20038, 20225 Haojie 20240 Harman/Kardon 20081, 20038 Harwood 20072 Hewlett Packard 21972 HI-Q 20047 Hitachi 20037, 20042, 20055 Howard

Computers HP 21972 Hughes Network

Systems iBUYPOWER 21972 JVC 20045, 20067 KEC 20037, 20278 Kenwood 20067, 20038 KLH 20072 Kodak 20035, 20037 Kolin 20043 LG 20037, 20045, 20042,

Logik 20072 LXI 20037 Magnavox 20035, 20039, 20081 Magnin 20240 Marantz 20035, 20081 Marta 20037 Matsushita 20035, 20162 Media Center PC 21972 MEI 20035 Memorex 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048,20039,

20121, 20043, 20209, 20002, 20278, 20479

21972

20042, 20739

20209,20038

20047, 20240, 20104, 20209, 20479

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MGA 20240, 20043 MGN Technology 20240 Microsoft 21972 Mind 21972 Minolta 20042 Mitsubishi 20067, 20043 Motorola 20035, 20048 MTC 20240 Multitech 20072 NEC 20035, 20037, 20048, 20104,20067,

20038 Newave 20037 Nikko 20037 Noblex 20240 Northgate 21972 Olympus 20035 Optimus 21062, 20162, 20037, 20048,20104,

20432 Orion 20184, 20209, 20002, 20479 Panasonic 21062, 20035, 20162, 20616,20225 Penney 20035, 20037, 20240, 20042,20038 Pentax 20042 Philco 20035, 20479 Philips 20035, 20081, 20739, 20618 Pilot 20037 Pioneer 20042, 20067 Polk Audio 20081 Profitronic 20240 Proscan 20060 Protec 20072 Pulsar 20039 Qisheng 20060 Quasar 20035, 20162 Radix 20037 Randex 20037 RCA 20060, 20035, 20240, 20042,20880 Realistic 20035, 20037, 20048, 20047,20104 ReplayTV 20616 Runco 20039 Sampo 20037, 20048 Samsung 20240, 20045, 20432 Sanky 20048, 20039 Sansui 20067, 20209, 20479 Sanyo 20047, 20240, 20104 Scott 20184, 20045, 20121, 20043 Sears 20035, 20037, 20047, 20042,20104 Sharp 20048, 20209 Shintom 20072 Shogun 20240 Singer 20072 Sonic Blue 20616 Sony 20035, 20032, 20033, 20636,21972

STS 20042 Sylvania 20035, 20081, 20043 Systemax 21972 Tagar Systems 21972 Tashiko 20037 Tatung 20045, 20067 Technics 20035, 20162 Teco 20035, 20037, 20048, 20038 Teknika 20035, 20037 Tivo 20636, 20618, 21503, 20739 TMK 20240 Toshiba 20045, 20042, 20067, 20043,21503,

Totevision 20037, 20240 Touch 21972 Unitech 20240 Vector 20045 Vector Research 20038 Victor 20067 Video Concepts 20045 Videomagic 20037 Videosonic 20240 Viewsonic 21972 Wards 20060, 20035, 20048, 20047,20081,

White Westinghouse

XR-1000 20035, 20072 Yamaha 20038 Zenith 20039, 20033, 20209, 20479 ZT Group 21972

21008, 21972

20240, 20042, 20072 20209, 20072

DVD player codes

Aiwa 20641, 21912 Akai 20770 Allegro 20869 Apex Digital 20672, 20717, 20797, 21061,20796,

Blaupunkt 20717 Blue Parade 20571 Broksonic 20695 Changhong 20627, 21061 CineVision 20869 Coby 21086 Curtis Mathes 21087 CyberHome 21024, 21023, 21129, 20816, 21117 Daewoo 20833, 21172, 20869 Denon 20490 DVD2000 20521 Emerson 20591, 20675 Enterprise 20591 Fisher 21919

21056, 21937, 20794, 21020, 21915

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Funai 20675 Gateway 21158, 21073 GE 20522, 20717 Go Video 20744, 20833, 21099, 20783,21075,

20869, 21730 Greenhill 20717 Harman/Kardon 20582, 20702 Hitachi 20573, 20664, 21919 Hiteker 20672 Initial 20717 Integra 20627, 21924 JBL 20702 JVC 20558, 20623, 20867 Kenwood 20490, 20534 KLH 20717, 21020, 21149 Koss 20651, 21980 Lasonic 20798 LG 20591, 20869, 20801 Liquid Video 21980 Lite-On 21158, 21058 Loewe 20511 Magnavox 20503, 20539, 21976, 21914, 20675 Marantz 20539 Memorex 20695 Microsoft 20522 Mintek 20717 Mitsubishi 21521, 20521 Nesa 20717 Norcent 21003 Onkyo 20503, 20627, 21924, 20792 Oritron 20651, 21980 Panasonic 20490, 21762, 21990 Philips 20503, 20539, 20646, 21914 Pioneer 20525, 20571 Polaroid 21086, 21061 Polk Audio 20539 Portland 20770 Proscan 20522 Qwestar 20651 RCA 20522, 20571, 20717, 20822 Rio 20869 Rotel 20623 Sampo 20752, 20698 Samsung 20490, 20573, 21932, 21075, 20820 Sansui 20695 Sanyo 20695 Sharp 20630, 20752 Sharper Image 21117 Sherwood 20770 Shinco 20717 Shinsonic 20533 Sonic Blue 20869, 21099

Sony 20533, 20864, 21033, 21904, 21903 SVA 20717 Sylvania 20675 Symphonic 20675 Teac 20717, 21984, 20809 Technics 20490 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 20503, 20695 Urban Concepts 20503 Xbox 20522 Yamaha 20490, 20539, 20545 Zenith 20503, 20591, 20869

Cable converter codes

ABC 00003, 00008, 00014 Americast 00899 Bell & Howell 00014 Bell South 00899 Clearmaster 00883 ClearMax 00883 Coolmax 00883 Daeryung 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008 Digi 00637 Director 00476 Dumont 00637 Gehua 00476 General

Instrument GoldStar 00144 Hamlin 00009, 00273 Hitachi 00014 Jerrold 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003,00012,

KNC 00008 LG 00144 Memorex 00000 Motorola 00476, 00810, 00276, 01254,01376 MultiVision 00012 Pace 01877, 00237 Panasonic 00000, 00008, 00107 Panther 00637 Paragon 00000 Philips 00317, 01305 Pioneer 01877, 00877, 00144, 00533 Pulsar 00000 Quasar 00000 RadioShack 00883 Regal 00279, 00273 Runco 00000 Samsung 00000, 00144 Scientific Atlanta 01877, 00877, 00477, 00008

00476, 00810, 00276, 00003,00014

00014

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Sony 01006 Starcom 00003, 00014 Supercable 00276 Supermax 00883 Tocom 00012 Torx 00003 Toshiba 00000 Trans PX 00276 Tristar 00883 TS 00003 V2 00883 Viewmaster 00883 Vision 00883 Vortex View 00883 Zenith 00000, 00525, 00899

Audio amplifier codes

Bose 30674 GE 30078 JVC 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331 Wards 30078 Yamaha 30354, 30133

Audio amplifier/tuner codes

ADC 30531 Aiwa 31405, 31243, 30121 A n a m 3 1 6 0 9 , 3 1 0 7 4 A u d i o t r o n i c 3 1 1 8 9 B os e 3 12 2 9 C a p e t r o n i c 3 0 5 3 1 C a r v e r 3 1 1 8 9 C o b y 3 1 2 6 3 D e n o n 3 1 3 6 0 , 3 1 1 4 2 , 3 0 9 0 4 F o n m i x 3 1 3 6 0 G l o r y H o r s e 3 1 26 3 H a r m a n / K a r d o n 3 0 1 1 0 H i t a c h i 3 1 2 7 3 I n k el 3 00 2 7 I n t e g r a 3 0 1 3 5 J B L 3 0 1 1 0 J V C 3 0 0 7 4 , 3 1 2 6 3

K e n w o o d 3 1 3 1 3 , 3 1 5 7 0 , 3 0 0 2 7 K L H 3 1 42 8 M a g n a v o x 3 1 1 8 9 , 3 1 2 6 9 , 3 0 5 3 1 M a r a n t z 3 1 1 8 9 , 3 1 2 6 9 , 3 0 0 3 9 MCS 30039 Onkyo 30842, 30135 O p t i m u s 3 1 0 2 3 , 3 0 6 7 0 , 3 0 5 3 1 , 3 1 0 7 4 P a n a s o n i c 3 1 5 1 8 , 3 0 0 3 9 P h i l i p s 3 1 1 8 9 , 3 1 2 6 9 P i o n e e r 3 1 0 2 3 , 3 0 1 5 0 , 3 0 0 1 4 , 3 0 6 3 0 , 3 0 5 3 1 P r o s c a n 3 1 2 5 4 Q i s h e n g 3 1 6 0 9 Quasar 30039 R a d i o S ha c k 3 1 2 6 3 R CA 3 1 02 3 , 3 1 60 9 , 3 1 25 4 , 3 05 3 1 , 3 10 7 4 S h a r p e r I m a g e 3 1 2 6 3 S i l s o n i c 3 0 1 7 6 S o n y 3 1 2 5 8 , 3 1 7 5 9 S o u n d e s i g n 3 0 6 7 0 S t e r e o p h o n i c s 3 1 0 2 3 S u n f i r e 3 1 3 1 3 Te a c 3 1 0 74 , 3 1 2 67 T e c h n i c s 3 1 3 0 8 , 3 1 5 1 8 , 3 0 0 3 9 T h o r e n s 3 1 1 8 9 V ic t o r 3 0 07 4 W a r d s 3 0 0 1 4 Y a m a h a 3 0 1 7 6 , 3 1 2 7 6 , 3 1 1 7 6

CD player codes

Aiwa 30157 B ur me st er 3 042 0 C a l i f o r n i a A u d i o L a b s 3 0 0 2 9 Ca rver 3015 7, 30179 De non 3087 3 DK K 30 000 D MX El ec tr o ni cs 30 15 7 D yn a mi c B as s 30 1 7 9 Fi she r 30 179 Ga rra rd 30 420 Genexxa 30032 Harman/Kardon 30157, 30173 Hi tac hi 30 032 In teg ra 3 010 1 JVC 30072 Kenwood 30826, 30626, 30028, 30037, 30036,

30190 Krell 30157 Linn 30157 Ma gna vox 3 015 7 Ma ran tz 306 26, 30 029 , 3 0157 MCS 30029

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Miro 30000 Mi ss io n 3 015 7 MT C 30420 NS M 3015 7 Onkyo 30868, 30101 Optimus 31063, 30000, 30032, 30037, 30420,

30179, 31075, 30145 Pan as on ic 3 00 29 Par as ou nd 30420 Philips 30626, 301 57 Pioneer 31063, 31062, 30032 Polk Audio 30157 Pr oto n 30 157 QED 30157 Qu ad 30 157 Quasar 30029 RadioShack 31075 RCA 31062, 30032, 30420, 30179, 30053 Realistic 30420, 30179 Rotel 30157, 30420 SAE 30157 Sansui 30157 Sa nyo 3017 9 SAST 30157 Sh arp 30861, 30 037 Si lso nic 3 088 8, 300 36 S o n ic F r o n t i er s 3 0 1 5 7 So ny 3049 0, 3 000 0, 301 00 Soundesign 30145 TA G Mc L a re n 3 01 5 7 Tascam 30420 Teac 30420 Technics 30029 Victor 30072 Wards 3015 7, 300 53 Ya mah a 3 08 88, 300 36 Zonda 30157

Satellite receiver codes

General Instrument

GOI 00 77 5 G o o d m a n s 0 1 2 4 6 Hisense 01535 H it a c hi 0 0 81 9 , 0 0 22 2 , 0 12 5 0 H TS 0 077 5 Hughes Network

Systems I -L o 0 15 35 JV C 0077 5 LG 01 41 4, 0 12 2 6 M a g n a v o x 0 0 7 2 4 , 0 0 7 2 2 M e m o r e x 0 0 7 2 4 M i t s u b i s h i 0 0 7 4 9 M o t o r o l a 0 0 8 6 9 N EC 01 2 70 N e x t L e v e l 0 0 8 6 9 P a n a s o n i c 0 0 2 4 7 , 0 0 7 0 1 Paysat 00724 Philips 01142, 00749, 01749, 00724, 01076,

P r o s c a n 0 0 3 9 2 , 0 0 5 6 6 P ro t on 0 1 53 5 R a d i o S h a c k 0 0 8 6 9 RCA 00392, 00566, 00855, 00143, 01392 S a m s u n g 01 2 7 6 , 0 1 1 0 9 , 0 1 1 0 8 S an y o 01 2 1 9 SK Y 0 08 56 S on y 0 0 63 9 , 0 16 4 0 S t a r C h o i c e 0 0 8 6 9 Ti vo 0 11 42 , 014 42 To s h i b a 00 7 4 9 , 0 17 4 9 , 0 0 7 90 , 0 1 2 85 UltimateTV 01640, 01392 U ni d en 0 0 72 4 , 0 07 2 2 U S D ig i ta l 0 1 53 5 U SD TV 01 53 5 Vo om 0 086 9 Ze nit h 0085 6, 018 56

00869

01142, 00749, 01749, 01442

00722, 00099, 01442

A lp h aS t a r 0 0 77 2 C h a pa r r a l 0 0 2 1 6 C r o ss d i g i t al 0 1 1 0 9 DirecTV 00392, 00566, 00639, 01142, 00247,

Dish Network System

D i sh p r o 0 1 0 0 5 , 0 0 7 7 5 , 0 1 5 0 5 E c h os t a r 0 10 0 5 , 0 07 7 5 , 0 1 50 5 E x p r e s s v u 0 0 7 7 5 GE 00 56 6

00749, 01749, 00724, 00819, 01856, 01076, 01109, 00099, 01392, 01640, 01442, 01414, 01108

01005, 00775, 01505

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Using your TV

Turning the TV on and off

To turn on your TV: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected

to your TV and a power outlet.

2 Press the button to turn on your TV. 3 Press the button again to turn off your TV.

You should wait at least three seconds before turning the TV on again.

Using the remote control

To use the remote control:

• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV.

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Notes

• This remote control is an universal remote control. If your remote control does not work correctly when you operate the unit, please try to press TV button.

• Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation.

Cautions

• 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.

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Navigating the menus

This TV has a simple, easy-to-use on-screen menu (OSD) for accessing and adjusting TV features. You can also display the status of TV features while watching a program.

(Items marked with * do not appear in all modes)

Main Menu Overview (TV Mode)

PICTURE IMAGE ADJUST AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP

Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Backlight Color Temp User Color Temp*

Image size H position* V position* Freeze Image

Headphone volume Tre bl e Bass Balance Focus window out* AVC

Language Screen Saver Transparency OSD Time Out Clock Setup Source Name Edit Closed Caption Setup

Menu navigation

To navigate through the OSD:

1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2 Press or to select the menu page you

want, then press to enter that menu.

3 Within the menu, press or to select a

setting, and press or to adjust the setting or enter a sub-menu. For some settings, you

Displaying the information banner

must press OK to confirm or toggle the setting.

4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu,

and press EXIT to exit the OSD and return to TV viewing.

Note

To simplify the procedures in this user guide, it’s assumed that you use the remote control for navigating the menus, although some button actions can be duplicated using buttons on the TV.

Selecting the input source signal

1 Press the INPUT button to display INPUT

SELECT menu.

CHANNEL

SETUP

TV Source Current Channel Channel Label Channel Skip Favorite Channel Auto Search Input Select Signal Strength*

CONTENT

Content Password* Set Password Password Confirm Parental Control Movie Block Canadian English Canadian French TV Blocking

3 Press INPUT to clear the screen.

Note

• You can also use the CHANNEL SETUP menu to select the input source.

• To edit the source name (for example, to change “Analog RGB” to “VGA”), see “Editing the video source names” on page 29.

The information banner displays status information such as channel number and signal source. Depending on the mode, different information is displayed.

To display the information banner:

• Press INFO. The information banner

appears. In DTV mode, it displays:

• Channel number and name

•Air or Cable

• Resolution

• Current time

• Caption icon (if closed caption is offered), Clock icon (if timer has been setup) and Lock icon (if blocking scheme is enabled)

• Current program broadcast progress

• Current program start and end play times

2 Press or to select the input source you

want, then press OK to confirm. (Analog RGB=VGA)

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Note

Information banner content varies, depending on the broadcaster and your settings.

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Memorizing channels

When you turn on the TV for the first time, you should perform an auto channel search to set up stations on your TV. Before you perform an auto search, you should select the correct TV source.

Selecting the TV source

Before your TV can memorize the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV. (For example, an antenna or cable system.)

To select a source:

1 In single window status (with no

picture-in-picture setting active), press MENU to display the Main Menu.

Note

If a picture-in-picture mode is active, your TV cannot do an auto search.

2 Press or to display the CHANNEL

SETUP menu page, then press to enter the menu.

If TV Source is set to CABLE, highlight Auto Search, then press or . The Channel Scan Source window opens.Press or to select STD (the most common type of Cable TV), HRC, or IRC, then press OK to begin the auto channel search. The TV begins searching for all available CATV or CADTV channels.

Note

If you want to stop the auto search, press MENU.

Skipping channels

After saving channels into memory, you can skip unnecessary channels so that only the channels you want to watch are selected with the CH+/buttons.

To skip channels:

1 Open the CHANNEL SETUP menu.

3 Press or to select TV Source, then

press or to select AIR or CABLE.

•Select AIR if using an antenna.

•Select CABLE if using Cable TV.

Auto channel search

You should perform an auto search to search for available broadcast and cable/set-top box channels. After the TV finishes searching for channels, the TV stores the valid channels in memory.

• If TV Source is set to AIR, highlight Auto

Search, then press or . The TV begins searching for all available TV or DTV channels.

2 Highlight Current Channel, then press or

to select an unwanted channel.

3 Highlight Channel Skip, then press or to

change the setting to ON.

4 If you want to skip other unwanted channels,

repeat Steps 2-3.

5 Press EXIT to exit. The channels you

specified will be skipped the next time you press the CH+/- buttons.

- OR -

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Checking the DTV signal strength

You can check the DTV signal strength bar to check the strength of your DTV signal and to determine whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The stronger the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation.

To check DTV signal strength:

• Open the CHANNEL SETUP menu. At the

bottom of the screen, the Signal Strength bar is displayed, indicating the strength and quality of signal for the current DTV channel.

Adding a channel label

You can assign a name to analog channels.

To add a label to a channel:

1 Navigate to the CHANNEL SETUP menu,

then highlight Channel Label.

2 Press OK to enter into channel label editing

mode.

To create a Favorite channel list:

1 Open the CHANNEL SETUP menu. 2 Highlight Current Channel, then press

or to select your favorite channel.

3 Highlight Favorite Channel, then press

or to select ON.

4 Repeat the above steps to set more favorite

channels (up to ten).

5 To access your favorite channels, press

FAVOR ITE, press or to select the

channel, then press OK to tune to that channel.

Selecting channels

Information about USA channel numbering

• ATSC/PSIP channels have two-part channel numbers:

• Major channel number (the “5” in

channel 5-1”)

• Minor channel number (the “1” in

channel “5-1”)

• In the United States, the major channel number is usually the same for both analog and digital channels. (It is equal to the NTSC channel number for existing broadcasters.) A minor channel number of 0 is used for a broadcaster’s analog channel.

3 Press or to move the cursor, and

press or to select the character.

4 Press MENU to exit the editing mode. 5 Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing.

Note

The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned, so cannot be assigned by users.

Favorite channel setup

You can create a favorite channel list, so you can quickly and easily tune to your favorite channels. You can program up to ten channels.

Example:

• Original NTSC channels for Des Moines, Iowa: 5, 8, 11, 13, 17

• Possible NTSC + ATSC Channels for Des Moines: 5-0, 8-0, 11-0, 13-0, 17-0 (channel numbers for existing analog channels)

• 5-1, 5-2, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 13-1 (channel numbers for digital channels)

Using the CH+/- buttons

To use the CH+/- buttons:

• Press CH+ or CH-. The TV cycles among all available channels found (but skipping the channels that are set to be skipped).

Using the number pad

• Press the number buttons (0-9) and the dash (-) button to go directly to that channel.

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For example, if you want to select channel 8-3, press 8-3 on the remote control. (Make sure that you press the buttons within three seconds of each other, or the channel won’t be entered correctly.)

Note

In some situations, virtual channel numbers do not correspond to physical frequencies.

• To select an analog channel, you can directly input its major channel number without entering the minor channel number (0).

Switching between two channels

To switch between two channels:

• Press

(Last). The TV tunes to the last

channel you viewed. Press again to switch back to the original channel.

Selecting a channel using the Program list

After auto-search, a program (channel) list is created. You can select channels from the program list.

To select a channel using the Program list:

1 Press LIST. The PROGRAM LIST opens. 2 Press or to highlight the channel, then

press OK to select.

Note

The above illustration is only an example. Your screen may vary.

Selecting a channel using the Favorite list

If you have created your Favorite channel list, you can use the list to tune to your favorite stations.

To select a channel using the Favorite list:

1 Press FAVORITE. The Favorite list opens. 2 Press or to highlight the channel, then

press OK to select.

Adjusting picture quality

Customizing the picture

1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2 Press or to display the PICTURE menu

page, then press to enter the menu.

Note

The OSD illustrations shown are as the menu appears in TV mode. The menu items may appear different when the TV is in a different mode.

3 Press or to select a setting, then press

or to adjust the setting’s value.

Option Function Controls

Brightness Adjusts screen

Contrast Adjusts image contrast. stronger

Sharpness Adjusts and improves

Color Adjusts color

Tint Adjusts tint.

Backlight Adjusts panel backlight

Color Temperature Adjusts the color

User Color Temp er atur e

Red Adjusts the red of the image. Green Adjusts the green of the image. Blue Adjusts the blue of the image.

brightness for easier viewing of a dark picture, such as night scenes and dark objects.

image sharpness.

saturation.

brightness.

temperature of the image. Set to Warm (to enhance “hotter” colors such as red), or set to Cool to see less intense colors with more blue.

lighter

darker

weaker

sharper

softer

stronger

weaker

greenish

purplish

Strong/Weak/ Medium

Cool/Warm/User

Note

• Information displayed in this list is only for the channel being viewed in the main window.

• The above illustration is only an example. Your screen may vary.

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4 When Color Temp is set to User, you can

enter into a User Color Temp sub-menu to customize the color temperature.

5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.

Selecting the picture mode

You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode.

To select the picture quality:

• Press the PICTURE button repeatedly to

select a picture setting. You can select:

• NATURE: Select for a normal picture.

• SOFT: Select for a finely detailed picture.

• BRIGHT: Select for a bright picture.

• USER: The picture quality you set.

Adjusting the image

Adjusting image aspect ratio

You can choose the aspect ratio (display proportions) according to your video signal type or personal preference.

To adjust the image aspect ratio:

1 Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to select

the desired aspect ratio. You can also adjust Image size in the IMAGE ADJUST menu.

• FILL ALL

Displays a full-screen picture.

Adjusting screen position

To adjust the screen position:

1 Navigate to the IMAGE ADJUST menu.

2 Highlight H Position or V Position, then

press or to adjust the settings.

Note

You can adjust screen position only for analog channels. It’s unnecessary to adjust screen position for digital channels.

Freezing the picture

You can freeze the picture on the screen. Although a non-moving picture remains on the screen, the video source will still be playing in the background (unless you pause playback).

To freeze the picture:

1 Press the FREEZE button. The image

freezes on the screen. Press FREEZE again to resume viewing the video playback.

2 You can also set Freeze Image to ON in the

IMAGE ADJUST menu to freeze the picture. To restore, set it to OFF.

Note

If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, that fixed image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.

You can select:

• NORMAL

Selects the correct aspect ratio to match the source’s image. (4:3 to 4:3, 16:9 to 16:9)

• WIDE

Stretches the picture horizontally at the

edges, while maintaining a good aspect

ratio at the center of the screen.

• ZOOM

Magnifies the picture while maintaining correct screen proportions.

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Adjusting sound

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume:

• Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons. To mute the volume:

• Press the MUTE button to temporarily turn off all sound. Press the MUTE button again to restore sound.

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Customizing the sound

1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Press or to display the AUDIO menu

page, then press to enter the menu.

3 Press or to select a setting, then press

or to adjust the setting.

4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.

Option Function Controls

Headphone volume

Treble Adjusts treble (high sounds).

Bass Adjusts bass (low sounds)

Balance Adjusts volume balance (left

Focus window out

(PIP or PBP mode only)

AVC (auto volume control)

Adjusts headphone volume. stronger

and right volumes).

In twin window mode (PIP or PBP), if Speaker is selected (default), the focus window’s sound is output from speakers while the other window’s sound is output from the headphones jack.

If Headphone is selected, then the focus window’s sound is output from the headphones jack, while the other window’s sound is output from speakers.

If Both is selected, then the focus window’s sound is output from speakers and the headphone jack. (The other window’s sound is automatically set to None).

Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. Turning AVC On lets you automatically adjust the volume of the channel you want by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

volume from right speaker.

volume from left speaker.

Speaker/ Headphone/ Both

ON/OFF

weaker

stronger

weaker

stronger

weaker

Higher

Note

• The menu items differ, depending on the current TV mode.

• The Focus Window Out menu is available only in a twin-window mode (PIP or PBP) and either window program is not in Rating Blocked mode. If Both is selected and, later, either window program enters a Rating Blocked mode, the sound mutes. To cancel mute, exit the Rating Blocked state for the program, then change this setting to a different value.

• The main picture is the default focus window. You can select the sub-picture as the focus window by pressing OK. A green border appears around the focus window.

Selecting the sound mode

You can quickly select the sound quality from three preset modes and one user-set mode.

To select a sound mode:

• Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select

the sound quality you want. You can select:

• NEWS: Select for a speech or

conversation program.

• MOVIE: Select for a movie program.

• MUSIC: Select for a music program.

• USER: The sound quality you set.

Setting up Stereo/SAP broadcasts

This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that may accompany the stereo program. This type of signal is available only from analog channels.

You can select Stereo or SAP only when the TV station transmits these signals. Mono sound is automatically received if the broadcast is only in monophonic. You can also select Mono if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal.

To select the MTS/SAP audio mode:

1 When viewing an analog channel, press the

MTS/SAP button. The AUDIO MODE menu

opens.

2 Press or to select MTS mode you want

(Mono, Stereo or SAP), then press OK to confirm.

Note

In a multi-window mode, Stereo or SAP can be selected only for the main picture.

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Selecting the digital audio mode

DTV can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these optional audio tracks depends upon the program. A digital audio mode is only available while the TV is in DTV mode.

To select the digital audio mode:

1 When viewing a digital channel, press the

MTS/SAP button. The AUDIO MODE menu

opens.

2 Press or to select the audio mode you

want, then press OK to confirm.

Note

In a multi-window mode, the MTS/SAP button can only be used for the main picture.

Changing system settings

You may change systems such as OSD language, screen saver, and menu transparency.

Option Function

Clock Setup Sets the auto clock, manual clock,

Source Name Edit

Closed Caption Setup

and On/Off timer. Lets you edit the source name of

channels for your personal preference.

Select Closed Caption mode. Also lets you customize the format of captions from DTV programs

Editing the video source names

You can name the video sources to make your input source selection easier.

To edit video source names:

1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then

highlight Source Name Edit.

2 Press to enter the menu.

To change system settings:

1 Press MENU, then press or to display the

SYSTEM SETUP menu page.

2 Press to enter the menu.

3 Press or to select a setting, then press

or to adjust the setting or enter a

sub-menu. In some settings and menus, you must also press OK to confirm or toggle a setting.

4 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.

Option Function

Language Selects the OSD menu language. Screen Saver While the Screen Saver is on, the TV

displays the message “No Signal” when no signal has been received

for several seconds. Transparency Adjusts menu transparency. OSD Time Out Selects the length of time the OSD

displays without any input before

turning off.

3 Press or to select the source you want

to edit, then press OK to enter into source name editing mode.

4 Press or to move the cursor, and press

or to select a character.

5 Press MENU to exit the editing mode.

Note

TV source can’t be edited.

Setting the clock and timers

Setting Auto Clock

Auto Clock sets the current time automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station.

If the current time is set incorrectly by Auto Clock, set the clock manually.

Note

If the TV loses power, the time is reset.

To set Auto Clock:

1 Press MENU, then press or to display the

SYSTEM SETUP menu page.

2 Press to enter the menu.

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3 Highlight Clock Setup, then press or to

enter the menu.

4 Highlight Auto Clock, then press or to

turn Auto Clock ON.

5 Highlight Set Time Zone, then press or

to select your viewing area time zone:

Atlantic, New Foundland, Samoa, Hawaii, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern.

6 If your viewing area observes Daylight Saving

Time, set Observe Daylight Time to ON in the menu

Setting the clock manually

If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. If the TV loses power, the clock is reset.

To manually set the clock:

1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then

to the Clock Setup sub-menu.

2 Highlight Auto Clock, then press or to

select OFF.

3 Press or to highlight Current Time,

then press or to select either the year, date, or time option.

4 Press the number buttons to set the year,

date, and time. To select AM or PM, move the cursor to the appropriate position, then press

OK to toggle.

5 If your area observes Daylight Saving Time,

set Observe Daylight Time to ON in the menu.

Setting the Auto On/Off timer

Auto Power On or Off only works if the current time has been set. The TV must be in Standby mode for Auto Power On to work.

Note

If the TV loses power, the time settings are cleared.

To set the Auto On/Off timer:

1 Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then

to the Clock Setup sub-menu.

2 Highlight Auto Power On or Auto Power

Off.

3 Press or to select either the hour or

minute.

4 Press the number buttons to change the

time. To select AM or PM, move the cursor to the appropriate position, then press OK to toggle.

• If you want the timer to work only today,

highlight Today, then press OK to activate it (displayed in purple).

• If you want the timer to work every day,

select Everyday, then press OK to activate it (displayed in purple).

• To cancel the timer, select Disable, then press OK to activate it (displayed in purple).

5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing, or press

MENU to return to the previous menu.

Setting the Sleep timer

The Sleep timer lets you select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. This setting is cleared when the TV is turned off.

To set the Sleep timer:

1 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to cycle

through the available times.

2 To cancel the timer, press SLEEP repeatedly

until OFF is selected.

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