Insignia NS-42L780A12, NS-55L780A12, NS-46L780A12 User Manual

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User Guide

42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 120 Hz 1080p

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Contents

CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a cable or satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting a camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a basic home theater system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . 20

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Aiming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

On-screen menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the computer image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting component video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing TV audio only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adding or changing a channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Checking the digital signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Turning Auto Zoom on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Downloading rating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting the analog closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Customizing digital closed captioning styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Turning Input Sensor on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Labeling an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Restoring settings to the defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using INlink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Turning INlink on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Turning TV Auto Power On on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Turning Audio Receiver on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices . . . . . . . . 43

Using a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switching to USB mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing favorite photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Viewing photos in a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Customizing slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cleaning the TV cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cleaning the TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Video and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Common universal remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Two-year limited warranty - Insignia Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

US and Canada Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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It makes a difference how and where you use

As you enjoy your new product, keep these

The issue

The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.

TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.

Tune into safety

• One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand

rated for the weight of your TV.

• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions

for proper use of this product.

• Don’t let children climb on or play with entertainment

system furniture and TVs.

• Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as

steps, such as a crate or chest of drawers.

• Remember that children can become excited while

watching a program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV. Make sure that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.

• Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they

cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

CHILD SAFETY

your flat panel display

safety tips in mind

Wall mounting

If you decide to wall mount your TV, always remember:

• One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of

your TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV.

• Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.

• If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a

professional installer.

• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is

appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are unsure, ask a professional installer.

• TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.

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Important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The

plug must remain readily operable.

16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type

plug is a Class I apparatus. Class I apparatus which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect the Class I apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.

17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

18 The apparatus should not be exposed to

dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

Warnings

Electric shock hazard

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians.

Lightning

For added protection for your device 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 any antenna or cable system. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges.

Power lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Handling the LCD panel

• Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass.

• If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation.

• If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse, and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water.

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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 device, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition.

Power source

Operate your T V only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult an electrician or your local power company.

Cautions

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.

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.

Antenna lead-in wire

Grounding clamp

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conduc tors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system

Electric ser vice equipment

Note to CATV system installer

Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 40 provides guidance for correct grounding. Specifically, it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Condensation

Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the TV's performance may be impaired. To prevent this, let the TV stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the TV.

Mobile telephone warning

To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV.

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End of life directives

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. Your TV also contains material that can be recycled and reused. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org to find a recycler in your area.

Non-active pixels

The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV, and are not considered defects.

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Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-42L780A12, NS-46L780A12, or NS-55L780A12 represents the state of the art in LCD HDTV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

SRS TruSurround HD™

At Insignia, providing you with superior audio quality is just as important as exceptional picture quality. That's why we added SRS TruSurround HD, which provides you with a theater-like surround-sound experience, with the clearer dialog and the enhanced bass sounds that movie viewers and gamers crave.

Insignia Motion 120Hz

With a 120 Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of a 60 Hz screen, a screen with 1,080 lines of resolution (up from 720 lines in the last generation of HDTVs), and special motion-detection technology, you will be experiencing a picture with clearer detail and brightness, smoother transitions, and reduced motion blurring, particularly when watching fast-motion sports and action scenes. (See page 24 for instructions on how to adjust the TV picture.)

Game mode

Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to get the maximum experience. By simply pressing a button on your remote control, your television settings will automatically adjust for video games. It couldn't be easier. (See page 24 for instructions on how to turn Game Mode on and off.)

INlink

Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! No setup is needed! CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with each other. (See page 41 for instructions on how to use INlink.)

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Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket

Notes

If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand.

Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future.

Installing the stand

To install the stand:

1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a

cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.

Installing a wall-mount bracket

Warning

This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See “Miscellaneous” on page 51.)

To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:

1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a

cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.

2 Remove the four screws that secure the base,

then remove the base.

2 Secure the stand to the TV with the four

provided screws.

Model Screw type Screw length

All models M6 type 12 mm

3 Remove the four screws that secure the stand

column, then remove the column.

4 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using

the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV.

Note

The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths.

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Insignia 42"/46"/55" LCD HDTV, 1080p

NS-42L780A12 (42-inch)

15.68 in. (400 mm)

NS-46L780A12 (46-inch)

15.68 in. (400 mm)

Wall mount brackets

TV components

Package contents

Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) Stand with screws Component cable Audio cable Power cord

7.84 in. (200 mm )

Cleaning cloth

Quick Setup Guide

Front

NS-55L780A12 (55-inch)

15.68 in. (400 mm)

Wall mount brackets

7.84 in. (200 mm )

# Item Description

INPUT

VOL+/VOL– Press to increase or decrease the volume.

CH /CH

(power)

7.84 in. 200 mm)

Press to open the on-screen menu. For more information, see “Navigating the menus” on page 23.

Press to open the Input Source list, press S or T to select a video input source.

In menu mode, press to confirm selections.

Press to go to the next or previous channel in the channel list. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 24.

Press to turn your TV on or off (Standby mode). When your TV is off, power still flows through it. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

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Back Side

# Item Description

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

ANT/CABLE

VGA

PC/DVI AUDIO IN

HDMI 1/DVI

HDMI 2 (ARC)

Connect an external sound system to these jacks. For more informati on, see “Using analog audio output” on page 19.

Connect an audio amplifier to this jack. For more information, see “Using digital audio output” on page 19.

Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

Connect the video (VGA) for a computer to this jack. For more information, see “Using VGA” on page 17.

Connect the audio for a computer or a DVI device to this jack. For more information, see “Using VGA” on page 17 or “Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)” on page 12 or 15.

Connect HDMI devices to these jacks. An HDMI cable carries both video and sound. You do not need to make an audio connection for an HDMI device.

For more information, see “Using HDMI (best)” on page 11, 14, or 18.

When connecting a DVI device using an HDMI-DVI adapter, connect the device to the HDMI1 jack.

(headphone)

USB

COMPONEN T/AV L/R audio

COMPONEN T Y-VI DEO/ PB/PR

HDMI3

Connect headphones to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting headphones” on page 19.

Connect a USB flash drive to this jack.

The component video jacks (Y-VIDEO/P these audio jacks with the composite video jack (Y-VIDEO).

Connect the audio for a component video device to these jacks. For more information, see “Using component video (better)” on page 12 or 15.

OR Connect the audio for a composite video device to

these jacks. For more information, see “Using composite video (good)” on page 13 or 16.

Connect the video for a component video device to these jacks. For more information, see “Using component video (better)” on page 12 or 15.

OR Connect the video for a composite video device to the

Y-VIDEO jack. For more information, see “Using composite video (good)” on page 13 or 16.

Connect an HDMI device to this jack. An HDMI cable carries both video and sound. You do not need to make an audio connection for an HDMI device.

For more information, see “Using HDMI (best)” on page 11, 14, or 18.

When connecting a DVI device using an HDMI-DVI adapter, connect the device to the HDMI1 jack.

B/PR) share

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Remote control

# Button Description

(power)

Quick Launch Inputs

Numbers

ENTER Press to confirm selections or changes.

MENU Press to open the on-screen menu.

GUIDE

INPUT

CH-LIST Press to open the channel list.

VOL+/–

Press to turn your TV on or off (Standby mode). When your TV is off, power still flows through it. To disconnect power, unplug the power cord.

TV—Press to select your TV as the input source. COMP—Press to select the device connected to the

COMPO NENT video jacks. HDMI—Press one or more times to select the device

connected to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 jack. VIDEO—Press to select the device conn ected to the

Y-VI DEO jack.

Press to enter channel numbers and the parental control password.

Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. For more information, see “Selecting a channel” on page 24.

Press to display the program guide. For more information, see “Viewing chann el information” on page 24.

Press to open the Input Source list, then press S or T to cycle through the available input sources. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 22.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

# Button Description

Press to set the sleep timer. You can select Off, 5, 10,

SLEEP

ZOOM

Media control

/RECALL

S T W X

EXIT

INFO

CCD

FAVOR ITE

/MUTE

CH /

PICTURE

MTS/SAP

AUDIO

15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. For more information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on page 39.

Press to select the aspect ratio. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 24.

Press these buttons to control the playback from an HDMI-CEC compatible device. For more information about HDMI-CEC compatible devices, see “Using INlink” on page 41.

In TV mode, press to return to the previous channel.

Press to move up, down, left, or right in on-screen menus.

Press to close the on-screen menu.

Press to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), o r signal source. For more information, see “Viewing channel information” on page 24.

Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You can select CC Of f, CC On, or CC on When Mute. For more information, see “Turning closed captioning on or off” on page 36.

Press to open the Favorite Channel list. For more information, see “Setting up a favorite channe l list” on page 29 and “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 30.

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

Press to change TV channels. For more information, see “Selecting a cha nnel” on page 24.

Press to select the video modes. You can select Vivid,

Standard, Energy Savings, Theater, Game, or Custom. For more information, see “Adjusting the TV

picture” on page 24. Press to select the au dio mode for an analog program.

You can s ele ct:

• MONO—Select this option if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts.

• STEREO—Select this option for programs broadcast in stereo.

• SAP—Select this option to listen to a secondary audio program, if available.

Press to adjust sound settings. For more information, see “Adjusting sound settings” on page 27.

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Making connections

What connection should I use?

Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV.

For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.

Use the following tables to identify cables:

Connection type

and jack

HDMI

video/audio

Component

video (requires

an audio

connection)

Video quality Cable connector

Best (use this

if your devices

have HDMI)

Better than

composite or

coaxial

Connection type

and jack

Digital out

Audio out

Analog audio

Cable connectors

Composite video

(requires an

audio

connection)

Coaxial

video/audio

Better than

coaxial

Good

VGA (computer)

video and audio

You can use the HDMI 1 jack on the back of your T V to connect a DVI device to your TV. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI device.

Cautions

• Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections.

• Loose connections can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connections are tight and secure.

• The external audio/video equipment shown may be different from your equipment. If you have questions, refer to the documentation that came with your equipment.

• Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment.

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Connecting power

To connect the power:

• Connect the AC power cord to the AC connector on the back of your TV, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

Notes

• Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label.

• Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time.

Connecting a cable or satellite box

Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?” on page 10.

Using HDMI (best)

To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.

3 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to one of

the HDMI jacks on the back of your TV and to the HDMI jack on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

HDMI cable

Back of TV

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

5 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

Note

An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

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Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)

Note

A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI 1 jack. If you connect a DVI device to another HDMI jack, you will not hear audio.

To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.

3 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not included) to

one end of an HDMI cable (not included).

4 Connect the HDMI-DVI adapter to the HDMI 1

jack on the back of your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

Using component video (better)

To connect a cable or satellite box using component video:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.

3 Connect a component video cable (included) to

the Y-VI DE O, P

B, and PR jacks on the side of

your TV and the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

Audio cable

Component video cable

HDMI cable with

HDMI-DVI adapter

3.5 mm audio cable

Back of TV

5 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) to

the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.

Note

When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is analog.

6 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

7 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

Side of TV

4 Connect an audio cable (included) to the L and

R audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the

audio out jack on the cable or satellite TV box.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

You can connect the video to the component video jacks and connect the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio output.

5 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

6 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

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Using composite video (good)

To connect a cable or satellite box using composite video:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable box.

3 Connect an A/V cable (not included) to the

Y-V ID EO and L/R (audio in) jacks on the side of

your TV and to the composite video and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box.

Cables are often color-code d to match color -coded jacks. Note: The yellow connector on the AV cable plugs into the green Y-VIDE O jack.

Cable or s atellite box

A/V cable

Using coaxial (good)

To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall

jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not included) to the

ANT/CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to

the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.

Cable or satellite box

Side of TV

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

5 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

Back of TV

Coax ial cab le

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.

5 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

Notes

• Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves.

• Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables.

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Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)

To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box):

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged, and all connected equipment is turned off.

2 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE jack

on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack.

Back of TV

Coaxial cab le

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

then turn on your TV.

4 Go through the setup wizard on page 21.

Notes

• Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves.

• Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables.

• If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem.

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player

Using HDMI (best)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an

HDMI jack on the back or side of your TV and to

the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Back of TV

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press

S or T to highlight HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or

HDMI 3, then press ENTER.

Note

You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the DVD or Blu-ray player.

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Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires a sound connection)

Note

A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI 1 jack. If you connect a DVI device to another HDMI jack, you will not hear audio.

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not included) to

one end of an HDMI cable (not included).

3 Connect the HDMI-DVI adapter to the HDMI 1

jack on the back of your TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

DVD or Bl u-ray player

Using component video (better)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect a component video cable (provided) to

the Y/P

B/PR (component video) jacks on the

side of your TV and to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the component video device.

Cables are often color-coded to match colo r-coded jacks.

Side of TV

DVD or Bl u-ray player

Audio cable

Component video cable

HDMI cable with

HDMI-DVI adapter

3.5 mm audio cable

Back of TV

4 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not included) to

the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

Note

When you connect the audio using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jacks, the audio output is analog.

If your TV has a digital audio jack (optical or coaxial), you can connect the video to the component video jacks and connect the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio output.

5 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

6 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 7 Press

S or T to select HDMI 1, then press

ENTER.

3 Connect an audio cable to the L/R (audio in)

jacks on the side of your TV and to the L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on the component video

device.

Notes

The Y-V ID EO/ PB/PR (component video) jacks share the audio jacks with the Y- VI DEO (composite video) jack.

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

You can connect the video to the component video jacks and connect the audio to the digital audio jack to get digital audio output.

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

5 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 6 Press

S or T to select Component/AV, then

press ENTER.

Note

You can also press COMP to select the component DVD or Blu-ray player.

Note

You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the HDMI 1.

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Using composite video (good)

To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite video:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.

2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the

Y-V ID EO and L/R (audio in) jacks on the side of

your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Cables are often color-code d to match color -coded jacks. Note: The yellow connector on the video cable plugs into the green Y-VIDE O jack.

DVD or Blu-ray player

Connecting a VCR

To connect a VCR:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the VCR is turned off.

2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the

Y-V ID EO and L/R (audio in) jacks on the side of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Cables are often color-coded to match color- coded jacks. Note: The yellow connector on the video cable plugs into the green Y-VID EO jack.

VCR

AV c abl e

Side of TV

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.

4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press

S or T to select Component/AV, then

press ENTER.

Notes

• You can also press VIDEO to select the DVD or Blu-ray player.

• If you are not using the included audio cable for another device, you can use it and a standard one-plug video cable instead of the three-plug cable shown in this task.

•The Y-V ID EO (composite video) jack shares the audio jacks with the Y-V ID EO /P (component video) jacks.

B/PR

Side of TV

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the VCR.

4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press

S or T to select Component/AV, then

press ENTER.

Note

You can also press VIDEO to select the VCR.

6 Insert a videotape, then press PLAY on the VCR.

Note

The Y-V ID EO (composite) jack shares the audio jacks with the Y-V ID EO /P

B/PR (component video) jacks.

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Connecting a camcorder or game console

Note

If your camcorder or game console has an HDMI connection, we recommend that you use the HDMI connection to get the best quality possible.

To connect a camcorder or game console:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the camcorder or game console is turned off.

2 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the

Y-V ID EO and L/R (audio in) jacks on the side of

your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the camcorder or game console.

Note

When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is analog.

Cables are often color-coded to match color -coded jacks. Note: The yellow connector on the AV cable plugs into the green Y-VIDE O jack.

Camcorder or game console

Connecting a computer

Tip

Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better picture.

Using VGA

To connect a computer using VGA:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the computer is turned off.

2 Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the VGA

jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer.

VGA cable

AV ca ble

Side of TV

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the camcorder or game console.

4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press

S or T to select Component/AV, then

press ENTER.

Notes

• You can also press VIDEO to select the camcorder or game console.

•The Y-V ID EO/ P share the audio jacks with the Y- VID EO (composite video) jack.

B/PR (component video) jacks

Back of TV

3.5 mm audio cable

3 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable to the PC/DVI

AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the LINE OUT or AUDIO OUT jack on the computer.

4 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the computer.

5 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 6 Press

S or T to select VGA, then press ENTER.

7 Adjust the display properties on the computer if

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Using HDMI

To connect a computer using HDMI:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the computer is turned off.

2 Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to an

HDMI jack on the back or side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.

Back of TV

3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet,

turn on your TV, then turn on the computer.

4 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 5 Press

S or T to highlight HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or

HDMI 3, then press ENTER.

Note

You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select the computer.

Connecting a USB flash drive

To connect a USB flash drive:

• Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV.

USB flash drive

HDMI cable

Side of TV

Caution

Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive. You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive.

To play from a USB flash drive:

1 When you see the message “Show Photos with

USB Flash Drive?”, press wait 30 seconds. Your TV displays the first picture.

To switch to USB mode from another video mode:

1 Press INPUT to open the Input Source list. 2 Press

S or T to select USB, then press ENTER.

Notes

• Never remove the USB flash drive or turn off your TV while viewing JPEG pictures.

• The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images (with “.jpg” file extensions) and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV.

For more information, see “Using a USB flash drive” on page 44.

W or X to select Yes or

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Connecting headphones

The TV speakers are muted when headphones are attached.

Warning

Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.

To connect headphones:

• Connect headphones to the (headphone) jack on the side of your TV.

Side of TV

Using analog audio output

To connect a basic home theater system using analog audio output:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the home system is turned off.

2 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT jack

on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the home theater system.

Back of TV

Home theater system

Analog audio cable

Connecting a basic home theater system

Using digital audio output

To connect a basic home theater system using digital audio output:

1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is

unplugged and the home theater system is turned off.

2 Connect a digital optical audio cable to the

DIGITAL OUTPUT jack on the back of your TV

and to the digital optical audio jack on the digital home theater system.

Home theater system

Digital audio cable

Back of TV

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Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices

Notes

When connecting an AV receiver with the ARC function, we recommend that you connect the AV re ce iver ’s HDMI OUT jack to your TV’s HDMI2 (ARC) jack by using an HDMI-ARC compliant cable.

In the following situations, the HDMI cable will route Dolby Digital audio to the AV receiver, so you do not need to connect a separate digital audio cable:

• Have a game console connected to your TV’s HDMI 1 or HDMI 3 jacks.

• When you watch a program through an antenna or cable TV connected to the ANT/CABLE jack.

Blu-ray player/DVD player/VCR Cable or satellite TV box

AV r ece ive r

Using the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

To install the remote control batteries:

1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery

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

Game console or cam era

USB flash dr ive

Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack

Comp uter

The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices. Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information.

Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound. For information about connection types, see “What connection should I use?” on page 10.

3 Replace the battery cover.

Cautions

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.

• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately.

• Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.

Aiming the remote control

To aim the remote control:

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

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Turning on your TV for the first time

The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens. The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and the channel list.

To set up your TV:

1 Make sure that you have:

• Installed the remote control batteries. (See page 20 for details).

• Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 11 or 14 for details.)

• Connected the power cord. (See page 11 for details.)

2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The Choose

Your Menu Language screen opens.

Choose Your Menu Language

English

Français

6 Press

S or T to highlight Daylight Savings,

then press

W or X to select On (if your viewing

area observes Daylight Savings Time) or Off (if your viewing area does not observe Daylight Savings Time).

7 If you selected Manual for Mode, set the date

by pressing Day, then press

S or T to highlight Year, Month, or

W or X to adjust the setting.

8 If you selected Manual for Mode, set the time

by pressing

S or T to highlight Time, then

pressing W or X to select the hour, minute, or AM/PM field. Press S or T to adjust the setting.

9 Press ENTER. The Choose Your Picture Mode

screen opens.

Choose Your Picture Mode

Home Mode

Retail Mode

MOVE

Reduces total power consumption

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

Español

MOVE

Set menu language to English, Français, or Español

3 Press

S or T to highlight the language you

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

want, then press ENTER. The Choose Your Time Setting screen opens.

Choose Your Time Setting

Mode

Time Zone Daylight Savings

Year Month Day Time

MOVE

If Automatic, options are automatically set by TV source

4 Press

S or T to highlight Mode, then press

W or X to select Manual (to set the date and

ENTER

SELECT

Auto

Pacific

2011

Jan

12:25 AM

EXIT

time manually) or Auto (to set the date and time automatically from a TV signal source based on the time zone you select).

Note

If you select Auto, the displayed time will be incorrect until your TV gets the correct time from a TV signal source.

EXIT

10 Press

S or T to highlight Home Mode or Retail

Mode, then press ENTER.

If you selected Retail Mode, a message appears “Are you sure you want retail mode?” Select Ye s to continue, or select No to change your selection.

The Choose Your TV Source screen opens.

Choose Your TV Source

Scanning for digital channels

Channel scan may take 20+ minutes

11 Press

S or T to highlight Antenna, Cable, or

Antenna

Cable

Cable/Satellite Box

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

Digital Channels

Analog Channels

Cable/Satellite Box (if your cable TV uses a box, select Cable/Satellite Box), then press ENTER. If you chose Antenna or Cable, your TV automatically starts scanning for channels available in your viewing area. If you chose Cable/Satellite box, your TV does not need to scan for channels.

EXIT

5 Press

S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press

W or X to select your time zone. You can select

Newfoundland, Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, or Hawaii.

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During auto channel search, your TV searches for digital channels first. When the digital channel search is complete, a message appears asking if you want to search for analog channels. Select Ye s to continue searching for analog channels, or select No to stop searching for channels.

Note

You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list.

12 To watch TV, press INPUT, press

highlight the video input source for your TV in the Input Source list, then press ENTER.

• If your TV is connected to an antenna, cable TV (no box), or cable or satellite TV box using a coaxial cable, select TV.

• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using an HDMI cable or HDMI cable with a DVI adapter, select HDMI, HDMI2, or HDMI3.

• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a component video cable, select Component.

• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box using a composite video cable, select AV.

S or T to

Selecting the video input source

To select the video input source:

1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The Input

Source list opens.

Note

If the Input Sensor feature is turned on (default setting), the device connected to the video jack must be turned on to select it in the Input Source list.

For more information, see “Turning Input Sensor on or off” on page 40.

Input Source

Component/AV

VGA

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

Understanding the basics

Turning your TV on or off

To turn your TV on or off:

1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to

your TV and to a power outlet.

2 Press (power) to turn on your TV. The power

indicator LED turns blue.

3 Press (power) again to turn off your TV. Your

TV enters Standby mode and the power indicator LED turns red.

USB

2 Press

You can also press a Quick Launch input button to select the video input source.

• Press TV to select TV.

• Press COMP or VIDEO to select Component/AV

•Press HDMI once to select HDMI 1. Press twice to select HDMI 2. Press three times to select HDMI 3.

S or T to highlight a video input source,

then press ENTER.

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On-screen menu overview

Notes

• Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. The following menus are shown in TV mode (except the USB menu).

• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.

• Menus in this manual are described in TV mode, unless otherwise indicated.

• The screens shown in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary from the actual screens on your TV.

PICTURE menu (TV mode)

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

AUDIO menu (TV mode)

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

SETTINGS menu (TV mode)

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

Set various TV options

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

USB menu (USB mode)

ENTER

SELECT

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EXIT

USB

Photos

EXIT

MOVE

View files from a USB device that is connected to the TV

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Audio

SRS TruSurround HD

Treble

Bass

Balance

Auto Volume

Digital Audio/SPDIF

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect sound quality

ENTER

SELECT

CHANNELS menu (TV mode)

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Channels

Auto Channel Search

Add/Skip Channels

Favorites

Channel Labels

Channel Strength

MOVE

Adjust channel options

ENTER

SELECT

PCM

EXIT

Off

EXIT

ffOylnO oiduA

EXIT

Navigating the menus

Press MENU to open the on-screen menu.

ENTER

NTE

ENTER

NTE

Press the right or left a rrow to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item.

Press the up or down arrow to select menu options.

Press ENTER to confirm a selection or enter a sub-menu.

Press MENU to return to the previous menu.

Press EXIT to close the menu.

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Selecting a channel

To select a channel:

• Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list.

• Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel.

• To select a digital sub-channel, press the number buttons to select the main digital channel, press

(dot), then press the number button for the sub-channel. Wait for the channel to change, or press ENTER to immediately change the channel. For example, to tune to channel 5.1, press 5,

(dot), then 1.

• Press RECALL to go to the last viewed channel.

• Press CH-LIST to open the channel list, press

T to highlight a channel, then press ENTER.

Hidden channels are grayed and cannot be selected. See “Hiding channels” on page 29.

• Press FAVO RI TE to open the favorite channel list, press

S or T to highlight a channel, then press

ENTER.

Note

If a list has more than one page, press S or T to scroll through the pages.

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume:

• Press VOL + or VOL – to increase or decrease the volume.

• Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press MUTE again to turn the sound back on.

Viewing channel information

To view channel information:

• Press INFO to view an information banner. The information banner shows the current program information such as channel number, video input source, and resolution.

• Digital channel information—Displays the channel number, station name, channel label, broadcast program name, TV rating, signal type, audio information, resolution, CC mode, current time, and current program start and end times.

• Analog channel information—Displays channel number, channel label (if preset), signal type, audio information, and resolution.

• Press GUIDE to show the digital program guide, which may view a list of available programs, program times, and program summaries, depending on the information provided by the broadcaster.

S or

Viewing system information

To view system information:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

ENTER

SELECT

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Settings

Auto Input Sensing Input Labels INlink

Computer Settings Component Settings

System Info

MOVE

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

3 Press

S or T to highlight System Info, then

ENTER

SELECT

press ENTER. A screen opens that displays your TV’s Model Name, Firmware Version, and Open Source Notice.

4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the TV picture

To adjust the TV picture:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with

the PICTURE menu displayed.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

2 Press

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3 Press S or T to highlight an option, then press

ENTER to access the option. You can select:

• Mode—Selects the picture mode. You can select:

• Vivid—(a bright and vivid picture). Significantly increases the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This selection is good for video games, animation, and in bright light environments.

• Standard—(a standard picture). Moderately increase the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This selection is good for standard TV broadcasts.

• Energy Savings—(the backlight brightness is decreased). Your TV has a backlight that provides light for displaying a picture. By reducing the amount of light, your TV uses less energy.

• Theater—(a finely detailed picture). Adjusts the brightness and contrast and lowers the sharpness for a more realistic picture. This selection is good for watching the highest quality video such as Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and HDTV.

• Game Mode—Provides optimal performance while playing games.

• Custom—(customized picture). Lets you manually adjust picture settings such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness.

Note

You can also press PICTURE to select the picture mode.

• Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture.

• Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture.

• Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A low setting may make the color look faded. A high setting may make the color look artificial.

• Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. Use this control to make skin tones look more natural.

• Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set this control too high, dark images may appear with light or white edges.

• Advanced Video—Opens the PICTURE-Advanced Video menu where you can adjust additional video options.

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Picture • Advanced Video

Aspect Ratio

Overscan

Color Temperature

Noise Reduction

Insignia Motion 120Hz

Backlight

MOVE

Adjust how the picture fills the screen

ENTER

SELECT

Wide

Cool

Low

Medium

EXIT

• Aspect Ratio—Selects the aspect ratio of the picture.

Aspect ratio option Example

Normal:

Displays the original aspect ratio with vertical black bars on the left and right of the image.

Zoom:

Expands the image to fill the screen. The top and bottom of the image may be cropped.

Wide:

Use this option to view content recorded in a 16:9 (wide-screen) aspect ratio.

Cinema:

Stretches the image at the edges, but keeps a clear image in the center.

Auto:

Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program.

Note: Auto is only availa ble when Auto Zoom in the CHANNELS menu is set to On.

Note

You can also press ZOOM to select the aspect ratio.

• Overscan—Adjusts the picture’s reproduction rate. You can select On or Off.

• Color Temperature—Selects the color temperature. You can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or Warm (to enhance the reds).

• Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode to reduce picture noise (snow). You can select Low, Middle, or Off.

• Insignia Motion 120Hz—Eliminates motion blur with clear detail and smooth motion. You can select Low (to set the effect to minimum), Medium (to provide smooth and clear picture motion for normal use), High (to eliminate motion blur with clear detail and smooth motion), 24p Film Mode (to provide smooth and clear picture motion from film based video), and Off (to disable Insignia Motion 120Hz). You cannot change this option if Mode is set to Custom or Game.

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• Backlight—Sets the overall brilliance of the screen. You cannot adjust the backlight if the Mode is set to Vivid, Energy Savings, or Theater.

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Picture • Advanced Video

Overscan

Color Temperature

Noise Reduction

Insignia Motion 120Hz

Adaptive Contrast

Backlight

Dynamic Contrast Ratio ON

Advanced Contrast

MOVE

Automatically adjust picture detail and brightness

ENTER

SELECT

ON OFF

• Advanced Contrast—Adjusts advanced contrast options. You can select:

• Adaptive Contrast—Automatically adjusts picture detail and brightness. You can select On or Off.

• Dynamic Contrast Ratio—Enhances the contrast ratio between light and dark areas of the picture. You can select On or Off.

• Reset Picture Settings—Resets all picture settings to factory mode.

4 Press

W or X to adjust the option, or press S or

T to select a setting.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Adjusting the computer image

To adjust the computer image:

1 Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For

more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 22.

2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

OFF

Cool

Low

Medium

EXIT

+10

EXIT

3 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Picture Channels

Settings

Input Labels INlink

Computer Settings

Component Settings

System Info Reset to Default

MOVE

Set options for when a computer is connected to the TV

4 Press

S or T to highlight Computer Settings,

ENTER

SELECT

then press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Computer Settings menu opens.

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Settings

Auto Adjust

H. Position V. Position Clock Phase Reset Computer Settings

Adjust to the PC signal timing automatically when Yes

5 Press

Computer Settings

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

S or T to highlight an option, then press

ENTER to access the option. You can select:

• Auto Adjust—Automatically adjusts the image settings such as position and phase.

• H. Position—Moves the image right or left.

• V. Posi tion —Moves the image up or down.

• Clock—Adjusts the sample frequency.

• Phase—Adjusts the focus of stable images.

• Reset Computer Settings—Resets all computer settings to factory mode.

6 Press

W or X to adjust the option, or press S or

T to select a setting.

7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Adjusting component video settings

You can adjust the horizontal distortion that may occur when watching video from a component video device.

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To adjust component video settings:

1 Make sure you have a device connected to the

Y/P

your TV.

2 Press COMP to select the component video

device.

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3 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

EXIT

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

4 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

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Settings

Auto Input Sensing Input Labels INlink

Computer Settings

Component Settings

System Info

MOVE

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

5 Press

S or T to highlight Component Settings,

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

then press ENTER.

6 Press

S or T to highlight an option, then press

ENTER to access the option. You can select:

• Phase—Minimizes horizontal distortion.

• Reset Component Settings—Resets all component video settings to factory mode.

7 Press

W or X to adjust the option, or press S or

T to select a setting.

8 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Adjusting the sound

Adjusting sound settings

To adjust sound settings:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight AUDIO, then press T or

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER. The AUDIO menu opens.

Audio

SRS TruSurround HD

Treble

Bass

Balance

Auto Volume

Digital Audio/SPDIF

Adjust settings to affect sound quality

3 Press

S or T to highlight an option, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER to access the option. You can select:

• SRS TruSurround HD—Creates an impressive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.

• Treble—Adjusts the high sounds.

• Bass—Adjusts the low sounds.

• Balance—Adjusts the balance between the left and right audio channels.

Note

You can q uickl y adj ust SRS TruSurround HD, Bass, Tre ble , or Balance or Reset Audio Settings by using

the AUDIO and control. Press AUDIO repeatedly to toggle between the SRS TruSurround HD, Bass, Tr ebl e, Balance, and Reset Audio Settin gs screens, then press to adjust the option.

W or X buttons on the remote

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Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

PCM

EXIT

Off

EXIT

W or X

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• Auto Volume—Automatically adjusts the volume so it is consistent across programs and channels.

• Digital Audio/SPDIF—Sends digital audio to an external audio system. You can select PCM (to select to output audio in 2-channel stereo), or RAW (to pass through the original digital audio sound).

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• Audio Language—(Digital channels only) Selects an alternate audio language, if available.

• MTS/SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the audio mode. You can select:

• Mono—Select this option if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts.

• Stereo—Select this option for programs broadcast in stereo.

• SAP—Select this option to listen to a secondary audio program, if available.

Note

You can also press MTS/SAP one or more times to select the audio mode.

• Reset Audio Settings— Resets all audio settings to factory defaults.

4 Press

W or X to adjust the option, or press S or

T to select a setting.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Playing TV audio only

You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only.

To play TV audio only:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

Changing channel settings

Automatically scanning for channels

When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list. When you press CH or CH , your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list.

If the TV signal source changes, for example you change from an outdoor antenna to cable TV (no box), you need to scan for channels.

To automatically scan for channels:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.

ENTER

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SELECT

EXIT

Channels

Auto Channel Search

Add/Skip Channels Favorites Channel Labels

Channel Strength

Audio Only

MOVE

Automatically search for channels.

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

Off

EXIT

2 Press

W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press

T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.

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Channels

Add/Skip channels Favorites Channel Labels

Channel Strength

Audio Only

Auto Zoom

MOVE

Play the audio with the picture turned off.

3 Press

S or T to highlight Audio Only, then

ENTER

SELECT

Off

EXIT

press ENTER.

4 Press

S or T to select On.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

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3 Press

S or T to highlight Auto Channel Search,

then press ENTER. The CHANNELS-Auto Channel Search screen opens.

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Channels Auto Channel Search

Choose Your TV Source

Antenna

Cable

Cable/Satellite Box

Scanning for digital channels

MOVE

Channel scan may take 20+ minutes

ENTER

SELECT

Digital Channels

Analog Channels

EXIT

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4 Press S or T to highlight Antenna, Cable, or

Cable/Satellite Box, then press ENTER.

• If you are using an antenna for a standard or HD TV signal, select Antenna.

• If your cable is connected directly to the TV (using no tuner box), select Cable.

• If your cable is connected to your TV through a tuner box, select Cable/Satellite Box.

If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches automatically for available channels in your area and stores the channel information in the channel list. This may take several minutes. While searching, the TV displays a progress report.

Or,

If you selected Cable/Satellite Box, the channel search is not necessary.

Note

You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list.

Hiding channels

You can hide channels in the channel list. When you press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels. You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel.

To hide channels:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.

Picture

Channels

Auto Channel Search

Add/Skip Channels

Favorites Channel Labels

Channel Strength

Audio Only

MOVE

Manually add and skip channels in your program list

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

Channels

+10

EXIT

Settings

EXIT

3 Press

S or T to highlight Add/Skip Channels,

then press ENTER. The CHANNELS-Add/Skip Channels screen opens.

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Channels

Ch 5-1

Ch 22-1

Manually add and skip channels in your program list

4 Press

Add/Skip Channels

Ch 10-0

Ch 24-1

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

S T W or X to highlight the channel you

want to hide, then press ENTER. The check mark disappears.

Notes

• A channel with a check mark is not hidden. A channel with no check mark is hidden.

• If the list has more than one page, press to scroll through the pages.

• When you press CH-LIST, hidden channels are grayed in the channel list and cannot be selected.

S or T

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting up a favorite channel list

You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through your favorite channels by pressing FAVO RI TE, then selecting a channel from

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Off

EXIT

the favorite channel list.

To set up a favorite channel list:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

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2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press

T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.

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Channels

Auto Channel Search Add/Skip Channels

Favorites

Channel Labels

Channel Strength

Audio Only

Add channels to create a favorites list

3 Press

S or T to highlight Favor ites, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

Off

EXIT

ENTER. The CHANNELS-Favorites screen opens.

Channels

Ch 5-1

Ch 22-1

Add channels to create a favorites list

4 Press

S T W or X to highlight the channel you

MOVE

Favorites

SELECT

ENTER

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Ch 10-0

Ch 24-1

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want to add to the favorites list, then press ENTER. A check mark appears next to the channel.

Adding or changing a channel label

If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the channel to make it easier to identify. You can also relabel a channel that is already labeled.

To add or change a channel label:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.

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Channels

Auto Channel Search Add/Skip Channels Favorites

Channel Labels

Channel Strength

Audio Only

MOVE

Create labels for channels, up to 11 characters

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

Off

EXIT

Notes

• To remove a channel from the favorites list, highlight the channel, then press ENTER. The check mark disappears and the channel is removed from the list.

• If the list has more than one page, press to scroll through the pages.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Viewing a favorite channel

To view a favorite channel:

1 Press FAVO RI TE . The favorite channel list opens. 2 Press

S or T to highlight a channel, then press

ENTER.

S or T

3 Press

S or T to highlight Channel Labels, then

press ENTER. The CHANNELS-Channel Labels screen opens with the channel number field highlighted.

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Channels

Create labels for channels, up to 11 characters

2-0

MOVE

Channel Labels

SELECT

ENTER

EXIT

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4 Press S or T to select the channel you want to

label, then press

X to move to the channel label

field.

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Channels

5 Press

then press

Channel Labels

2-0 A

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

W or X to highlight a character position,

S or T to change the character. If

you want to enter a space, select the blank. Repeat this step to enter additional characters. You can enter as many as 11 characters.

6 When you have completed the label, press

ENTER.

7 When a message appears, press

W or X to select

Ye s (saves the label) or No (does not save the label), then press ENTER.

8 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Checking the digital signal strength

You can check the digital signal strength to determine if you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation.

To check the digital signal strength:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

3 Press

S or T to highlight Channel Strength,

then press ENTER. The Channel Strength screen opens showing the signal strength meter.

Channel Strength

CH 5-1

Now 75%

100

4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Turning Auto Zoom on or off

EXIT

When Auto Zoom is turned on, your TV automatically adjusts the aspect ratio based on the screen size and the aspect ratio of the TV program.

To turn Auto Zoom on or off:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.

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Channels

Add/Skip channels Favorites Channel Labels

Channel Strength

Audio Only

Auto Zoom

MOVE

Automatically adjust aspect ratio based on TV size and TV program.

3 Press

S or T to highlight Auto Zoom, then

ENTER

SELECT

Off

EXIT

press ENTER.

4 Press

S or T to select On or Off.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

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Channels

Auto Channel Search Add/Skip Channels Favorites Channel Labels

Channel Strength

Audio Only

MOVE

Display signal strength of selected digital channels

ENTER

SELECT

Off

EXIT

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Setting parental controls

Setting or changing the password

Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on TV. When set, parental controls read the rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports) and deny access to programs that exceed the ratings level you select. To watch programs that exceed the selected rating, you must enter a password.

To set or change the password:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit

password. The default password is 0000. You should change the password to a number you can remember. The Parental Controls menu opens.

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Settings

Button Lock

Block Unrated TV

USA Parental Locks

Canadian Parental Locks

Change Password

RRT5

Enter a new 4-digit password then re-enter it to confirm

5 Press

then press ENTER. The password entry screen opens.

6 Press the number buttons to enter a password,

Parental Controls

Off

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

S or T to highlight Change Password,

then enter the password again. The Parental

EXIT

Controls menu opens again.

Note

If you forget your password, enter 9999.

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens with

Parental Controls highlighted.

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption Time Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Set TV parental controls

ENTER

SELECT

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EXIT

3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

Enter your 4-digit password. Default is 0000.

ENTER

SELECT

Enter Password

EXIT

7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Locking control buttons

When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on the side of your TV are locked and you can only operate your TV using the remote control.

To lock control buttons:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

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2 Press W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens with

Parental Controls highlighted.

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption Time Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Set TV parental controls

ENTER

SELECT

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EXIT

3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

Enter your 4-digit password. Default is 0000.

ENTER

SELECT

Enter Password

EXIT

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit

password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens with Button Lock highlighted.

Blocking unrated TV

To block unrated TV:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

ENTER

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens with

Parental Controls highlighted.

Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Input Labels

Set TV parental controls

3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

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SELECT

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SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

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EXIT

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Settings • Parental Controls

Button Lock

Block Unrated TV

USA Parental Locks

Canadian Parental Locks

Change Password

RRT5

MOVE

Do not lock the buttons on the TV

ENTER

SELECT

Off

EXIT

5 Press ENTER. 6 Press

S or T to select On (locks the buttons) or

Off (unlocks the buttons).

7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

Enter your 4-digit password. Default is 0000.

ENTER

Enter Password

SELECT

EXIT

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit

password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens.

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Settings • Parental Controls

Button Lock

Block Unrated TV

USA Parental Locks

Canadian Parental Locks

Change Password

RRT5

MOVE

Do not block TV programs that do not have a rating

ENTER

SELECT

Off

EXIT

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5 Press S or T to highlight Block Unrated TV,

then press ENTER.

6 Press

S or T to select On (to block unrated TV)

or Off (to unblock unrated TV).

7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Setting parental control levels

You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada.

To set parental control levels:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens with

Parental Controls highlighted.

Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption Time Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Set TV parental controls

ENTER

SELECT

3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

Enter your 4-digit password. Default is 0000.

ENTER

SELECT

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Enter Password

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

EXIT

4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit

password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens.

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Settings •

Button Lock

Block Unrated TV

USA Parental Locks

Canadian Parental Locks

Change Password

RRT5

Restrict movie and TV programs by US Ratings

5 Press

EXIT

then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select Canadian Parental Locks.)

USA Parental Locks

Settings •

Restrict movie and TV programs by US Ratings

Parental Controls

Off

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

S or T to highlight USA Parental Locks,

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Parental Controls • USA Parental Locks

Movie Ratings

MOVE

None G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

ENTER

TV-MA

SELECT

None

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV14

TV Ratings

FV L S V D

EXIT

Canadian Parental Locks

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EXIT

Settings •

Restrict movie and TV programs by Canadian Ratings

6 Press

Parental Controls • Canadian Parental Locks

MOVE

W or X to highlight:

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English Rating French Rating

ENTER

E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+

SELECT

E G 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+

EXIT

• Movie Ratings or TV Ratings for USA ratings.

• English Rating or French Rating for Canadian ratings.

EXIT

7 Press

S or T to select the rating. If a rating has

sub-ratings, press

W or X to highlight a

sub-rating.

Note

When you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are blocked.

8 Press ENTER to confirm. A lock symbol appears

when a rating is blocked.

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9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

U.S. T V ratings

NONE Not rated TV-Y All children TV-Y7 Children over seven years of age

TV-G General audiences TV-PG Parental guidance suggested TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audiences only

Some of the age-based TV Parental Guidelines ratings also have content-based ratings.

U.S. TV content ratings

FV Fantasy violence L Adult language SSexual situations V Viole nce D Sexually suggestive dialog

U.S. movie (MPAA) ratings

None Movie not rated G General audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Suitable for children 13 and older R Parental guidance suggested for

children under 17

NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17 XAdults only

Downloading rating information

You can download rating information to use when setting parental controls.

To download rating information:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens with

Parental Controls highlighted.

Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Set TV parental controls

ENTER

SELECT

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+10

EXIT

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EXIT

Canadian English ratings

EExempt programming C Children C8+ Children over 8 years old

G General audiences PG Parental guidance 14+ Over 14 years old 18+ Adult programming

Canadian French ratings

EExempt programming G General audiences 8ans+ Over 8 years old 13ans+ Over 13 years old 16ans+ Over 16 years old 18ans+ Adult programming

3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

Enter your 4-digit password. Default is 0000.

ENTER

Enter Password

SELECT

EXIT

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4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit

password. The SETTINGS-Parental Controls menu opens.

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Settings

Button Lock

Block Unrated TV

USA Parental Locks

Canadian Parental Locks

Change Password

RRT5

Display an advanced V-Chip ratings table for digital channels

5 Press

Parental Controls

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

S or T to highlight RRT5, then press

Off

EXIT

ENTER. If the program is broadcast with RRT5 rating

information, the information is downloaded automatically and can be used for parental controls.

6 To reset RRT5 information to factory mode,

press

S or T to highlight Reset RRT5, then

press ENTER. A box opens. Follow the on-screen instructions.

7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Using closed captioning

Turning closed captioning on or off

To turn closed captioning on or off:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Picture Channels

Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Adjust Closed Captioning settings

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

EXIT

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+10

EXIT

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EXIT

3 Press

S or T to highlight Closed Caption, then

press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption menu opens.

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Settings

Caption Control

Analog Caption

Digital Caption

Digital CC Settings

Adjust Closed Captioning settings

4 Press

Closed Caption

CC Off

CC1

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

S or T to highlight Caption Control, then

press ENTER. A menu opens.

5 Press

S or T to select CC Off (turns off closed

captioning), CC On (turns on closed captioning), or CC on When Mute (turns on closed captioning when the sound is muted).

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Note

You can also press CCD to turn closed captioning on or off.

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Selecting the analog closed captioning mode

To select the analog closed captioning mode:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Picture Channels

Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time Menu Settings

Input Labels

ENTER

SELECT

Adjust Closed Captioning settings

3 Press

MOVE

S or T to highlight Closed Caption, then

press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption menu opens.

Settings

Analog Caption

Digital Caption

Digital CC Settings

Closed Caption

Picture Channels

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

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CC1

CS1

5 Press

S or T to select an analog caption setting.

You can select:

• CC1 through CC4—Closed captioning appears in a small banner across the bottom of the screen. CC1 is usually the “printed” version of the audio. CC2 through CC4 display content provided by the broadcaster.

• Tex t 1 through Te x t4 —Closed captioning that covers half or all of the screen. Tex t 1 through Te xt 4 display content provided by the broadcaster.

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Customizing digital closed captioning styles

To customize digital closed captioning styles:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Picture Channels

Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Adjust Closed Captioning settings

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

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EXIT

MOVE

Set Closed Caption for standard (analog) programs

4 Press

S or T to highlight Analog Caption, then

ENTER

SELECT

press ENTER. A menu opens.

EXIT

3 Press

4 Press

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S or T to highlight Closed Caption, then

press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Closed Caption menu opens.

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Settings

Analog Caption

Digital Caption

Digital CC Settings

Set Closed Caption for digital programs

Closed Caption

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

S or T to highlight Digital Caption, then

press ENTER. A menu opens.

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5 Press S or T to highlight a digital caption

setting, then press ENTER. You can select CS1 through CS6 or CC1 through CC4.

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu,

press

S or T to highlight Digital CC Settings,

then press ENTER. The Digital CC Settings menu opens with Style highlighted.

7 Press ENTER, then press

S or T to select

Custom.

8 Press

S or T to highlight an option, then press

ENTER. You can select:

• Size—Selects the font size.

• Font—Selects the font style.

• Tex t Color —Selects the color for the words.

• Tex t O pacity —Selects the opacity level for the words.

• Background Color—Selects the color for the background.

• Background Opacity—Selects the opacity level for the background.

• Edge Effect—Selects the edge style.

• Edge Color—Selects the edge color.

9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Adjusting time settings

Setting the clock

To se t the clock:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

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Settings

Parental Controls Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Set Date/Time and Sleep Timer

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

EXIT

3 Press

S or T to highlight Time, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-Time menu opens.

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Settings •

Date/Time

Sleep Timer Off

Adjust the date and time to get the correct program times

4 Press

Time

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

S or T to highlight Date/Time, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-Time-Date/Time menu

opens.

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Auto

Pacific

2011

Jan

EXIT

Settings

Mode

Time Zone Daylight Savings

Year Month Day

If Automatic, options are automatically set by TV source

5 Press

Time Date/Time

ENTER

MOVE

S or T to highlight Mode, then press

Picture Channels

SELECT

ENTER. A menu opens.

6 Press

S or T to highlight Manual (to set the

options manually) or Auto (the options are

automatically set by the TV signal source).

7 Press ENTER to close the menu. 8 Press

S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-Time-Time Zone menu

opens.

EXIT

9 Press

S or T to select your time zone. You can

select Newfoundland, Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, or Hawaii.

10 If your viewing area observes daylight savings

time, press

S or T to highlight Daylight

Savings, then press ENTER.

11 Press

S or T to select On or Off, then press

ENTER to close the menu.

12 If you selected Manual for Mode:

S or T to highlight Year, Month, or Day,

• Press then press W or X to adjust the setting.

• Press

S or T to highlight Time, press W or X to

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the hour, minute, or AM/PM field, then press or T to adjust the setting.

13 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

EXIT

press EXIT to close the menu.

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Setting the sleep timer

You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off.

To set the sleep timer:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Settings

Parental Controls Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Set Date/Time and Sleep Timer

ENTER

SELECT

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Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

Adjusting menu settings

Selecting the menu language

To select the menu language:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

EXIT

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

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Settings

Parental Controls Closed Caption Time

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EXIT

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

Adjust TV Menu options

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

3 Press

S or T to highlight Time, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-Time menu opens.

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Settings

Time

Date/Time

Sleep Timer

MOVE

Set a time for the TV to turn off automatically

4 Press

S or T to highlight Sleep Timer, then

ENTER

SELECT

Off

EXIT

press ENTER. A menu opens.

5 Press

S or T to select the amount of time before

your TV turns off automatically. To turn off the sleep timer, select Off.

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Note

You can also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer.

3 Press

S or T to highlight Menu Settings, then

press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Menu Settings menu opens.

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Settings • Menu Settings

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EXIT

MOVE

Set menu language to English, Français, or Español

4 Press

S or T to highlight Language, then press

ENTER

SELECT

English

Français

Español

ENTER. A language menu opens.

5 Press

S or T to highlight English, Français, or

Español, then press ENTER to close the menu.

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

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Turning Input Sensor on or off

When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them. Your TV uses this information to determine what options you can select on the Input Source list when you press

INPUT.

To turn Input Sensor on or off:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

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Settings

Parental Controls

Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Input Labels

MOVE

Create labels for the devices connected to your TV

3 Press

S or T to highlight Input Labels, then

press ENTER. The SETTINGS-Input Labels screen

ENTER

SELECT

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opens with the input source field highlighted.

EXIT

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Settings

Input Labels

VGA -

Settings

Parental Controls Closed Caption

Time

Menu Settings

Auto Input Sensing

Input Labels

MOVE

View only the active video devices connected to the TV when you press INPUT

3 Press

S or T to highlight Auto Input Sensing,

ENTER

SELECT

then press ENTER. A menu opens.

4 Press

S or T to select On (to activate the input

sensor) or Off (to deactivate the input sensor).

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Labeling an input source

To label an input source:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

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Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

MOVE

Create labels for the devices connected to your TV

4 Press

S or T to select the input source you want

ENTER

SELECT

to label, then press X to move to the custom

EXIT

label field.

EXIT

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Settings

Input Labels

VGA Custom

MOVE

Create labels for the devices connected to your TV

5 Press

S or T to select a preset label, then go to

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

Step 7. OR If you want to create your own label, press

T to select Custom, then go to Step 6.

6 Press

W or X to highlight a character position,

then press

S or T to select the character. If you

want to enter a space, select the blank. Repeat this step to enter additional characters. You can

S or

enter as many as 11 characters.

EXIT

7 When you have completed the label, press

ENTER.

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8 When a message appears, press W or X to select

Ye s (saves the label) or No (does not save the

label), then press ENTER. The next time you press INPUT, your label

appears in the Input Source list.

9 Press EXIT to close the menu.

Restoring settings to the defaults

When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized (except the password and parental rating) are reset.

To restore settings to the defaults:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

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Settings

Input Labels

INlink

Computer Settings

Component Settings

System Info

Reset to Default

MOVE

Change power on options or reset TV to factory default.

3 Press

S or T to highlight Reset to Default, then

ENTER

SELECT

press ENTER. A confirmation box opens.

4 Press

W or X to select Ye s (to reset) or No (to not

reset), then press ENTER.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Using INlink

INlink lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV using the remote control that came with your TV.

To use INlink, you must set the INlink Control option on the SETTINGS-INlink menu to On.

Notes

• HDMI cables must be used to connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to your TV.

• The connected device’s HDMI CEC feature must be turned on.

• If you connect an HDMI device that is not HDMI CEC-compatible, the INlink Control option does not work.

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

Turning INlink on or off

To turn INlink on or off:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

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Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

ENTER

SELECT

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Settings

EXIT

Auto Input Sensing Input Labels

INlink

Computer Settings Component Settings

System Info

MOVE

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

3 Press

S or T to highlight INlink, then press

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER. The SETTINGS-INlink menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

EXIT

Settings •

INlink Control

Device Auto Power Off TV Auto Power On

Audio Receiver

INlink Device Lists

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

4 Press

INlink

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

S or T to highlight INlink Control, then

press ENTER. A menu opens.

5 Press

S or T to highlight On (to turn on the

INlink Control option) or Off (to turn off the INlink Control option).

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

On On

EXIT

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Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off

When INlink is turned on, Device Auto Power Off turns off HDMI CEC devices when you turn off your TV.

To turn Device Auto Power Off on or off:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Settings

Auto Input Sensing Input Labels

INlink

Computer Settings Component Settings

System Info

MOVE

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

EXIT

Turning TV Auto Power On on or off

When INlink is turned on and you turn on an HDMI CEC device, TV Auto Power On turns on your TV automatically.

To turn TV Auto Power On on or off:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Picture

EXIT

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Settings

EXIT

Auto Input Sensing Input Labels

INlink

Computer Settings Component Settings

System Info

MOVE

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

3 Press

S or T to highlight INlink, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-INlink menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Settings •

INlink Control

Device Auto Power Off

TV Auto Power On

INlink

Audio Receiver

INlink Device Lists

MOVE

Automatically turn off HDMI CEC devices when the TV is turned off and INlink is set to On

4 Press

S or T to highlight Device Auto Power

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

Off, then press ENTER. A menu opens.

5 Press

S or T to select On (turns off the

connected device when you turn off your TV) or Off (does not turn off the connected device when you turn off your TV).

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

3 Press

S or T to highlight INlink, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-INlink menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Settings •

INlink Control Device Auto Power Off

TV Auto Power On

INlink

On On

Audio Receiver

INlink Device Lists

MOVE

Automatically turn on the TV when an HDMI CEC device is used

4 Press

S or T to highlight TV Auto Power On,

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

then press ENTER. A menu opens.

5 Press

S or T to select On (turns on your TV

when you turn on the connected device) or Off (does not turn on your TV when you turn on the connected device).

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

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Turning Audio Receiver on or off

When INlink is turned on and you have connected an audio receiver to your TV, turning on Audio Receiver lets you use your TV’s remote control to control the volume on the audio receiver.

To turn Audio Receiver on or off:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Settings

Auto Input Sensing Input Labels

INlink

Computer Settings Component Settings

System Info

MOVE

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

ENTER

SELECT

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

Displaying a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices

You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are connected to your TV.

To display a list of INlink-compatible (HDMI CEC) devices:

1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Picture

EXIT

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight SETTINGS, then press

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

T or ENTER. The SETTINGS menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Settings

EXIT

Auto Input Sensing Input Labels

INlink

Computer Settings Component Settings

System Info

MOVE

Allow the TV to automatically control CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI

ENTER

SELECT

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

3 Press

S or T to highlight INlink, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-INlink menu opens.

Settings

USB

On On On

EXIT

Settings •

INlink

INlink Control Device Auto Power Off TV Auto Power On

Audio Receiver

INlink Device Lists

MOVE

Receiver’s volume can be controlled by TV’s remote control.

4 Press

S or T to highlight Audio Receiver, then

ENTER

SELECT

Audio

Picture Channels

press ENTER. A menu opens.

5 Press

S or T to select On (your TV’s remote

control controls the connected audio receiver’s volume) or Off (your TV’s remote control does not control the connected audio receiver’s volume).

6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

3 Press

S or T to highlight INlink, then press

ENTER. The SETTINGS-INlink menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Settings •

INlink Control Device Auto Power Off TV Auto Power On

INlink

Audio Receiver

INlink Device Lists

MOVE

Go to device list to register new devices or remove devices from the list

4 Press

S or T to highlight INlink Device Lists,

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

then press ENTER. A list of the HDMI CEC-compatible devices you have connected appears.

5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or

press EXIT to close the menu.

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Using a USB flash drive

You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view compatible JPEG pictures.

Notes

• Never remove the USB flash drive or turn off your TV while viewing JPEG pictures.

• The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images (with “.jpg” file extensions) and not all JPEG files are compatible with the TV.

Switching to USB mode

If you have a USB flash drive connected to your TV and you change video input sources, you can switch back to USB mode without removing and reconnecting the flash drive.

To switch to USB mode:

1 Press INPUT. The Input Source list opens. 2 Press

S or T to highlight USB, then press

ENTER.

Note

When you connect a USB flash drive to your TV, your TV automatically detects the device and displays the message “Show Photos with USB Flash Drive?” Select Ye s to switch to USB mode or select No to stay in the current mode.

3 Press ENTER. The USB-Photos menu opens

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

USB •

Photos

Browse Photos

Favorite Photos

View Slideshow

Settings

MOVE

Find photos that are on the USB device

4 Press

S or T to highlight Browse Photos, then

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

press ENTER. The screen displays folder names and photo files stored on the USB flash drive in a thumbnail index with the first photo or folder highlighted. A control bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

File name File name File name

EXIT

Browsing photos

To browse photos:

1 In USB mode, press MENU. The on-screen menu

opens.

Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight USB, then press T or

ENTER. The USB menu opens with Photos

highlighted.

USB

Photos

ENTER

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

SELECT

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Energy Savings

EXIT

+10

MOVE SELECT PREVIOUS FAVORITE EXIT

ENTER

Number of Folders : 3 Number of Files : 0

MENU FAV

EXIT

5 To navigate the thumbnail index screen, press:

•

S T W or X to browse through the files and

folders.

• ENTER to view a highlighted photo full-screen or open a highlighted folder.

• MENU to open the USB menu.

• FAV OR IT E to add or remove a photo from the

EXIT

favorite photo list. A heart appears on a photo that has been added to the favorite photo list.

• EXIT to clear the control bar.

MOVE

View photos form a USB device that is connected to the TV

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

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To navigate on the photo screen, press:

•

W or S to go to the previous photo.

•

X or T to go to the next photo.

• ENTER to rotate the photo clockwise.

• ZOOM one or more times to enlarge the image by 2× or 4× or to select Fill (image fills the screen). You can press to pan the photo.

• EXIT to return to the thumbnail index.

• MENU to go to the USB menu.

Viewing favorite photos

After you created your favorite photo list, you can browse among your favorite photos quickly.

To view favorite photos:

1 In USB mode, press MENU. The on-screen menu

opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

MOVE

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

ENTER

SELECT

S T W or X

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

4 Press

S or T to highlight Favorite Photos, then

press ENTER. A thumbnail index of your favorite photos opens with a control bar at the bottom of the screen.

File name File name

Number of Files : 2

ENTER

EXIT

TIXETCELESEVOM

You select photos and navigate on the photo screen in the same way you do when you are browsing through photos. For more information, see “Browsing photos” on page 44.

Viewing photos in a slideshow

EXIT

You can view all the photos on a USB flash drive or just your favorite photos.

To view photos in a slideshow:

1 In USB mode, press MENU. The on-screen menu

opens.

2 Press

W or X to highlight USB, then press T or

ENTER. The USB menu opens with Photos

highlighted.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

USB

Photos

MOVE

View photos form a USB device that is connected to the TV

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

3 Press ENTER. The USB-Photos menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

USB •

Photos

Browse Photos

Favorite Photos

View Slideshow

Settings

EXIT

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Picture

Energy Savings

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight USB, then press T or

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER. The USB menu opens with Photos highlighted.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

USB

Photos

MOVE

View photos form a USB device that is connected to the TV

ENTER

SELECT

+10

EXIT

MOVE

View only the photos you selected as your favorites

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

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3 Press ENTER. The USB-Photos menu opens.

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USB •

Photos

Browse Photos

Favorite Photos

View Slideshow

Settings

MOVE

View your photos in a slideshow

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

4 If you want to view all the photos on the USB

flash drive, press

S or T to highlight Browse

Photos, press ENTER, then press MENU to

return to the USB-Photos menu. OR If you want to view your favorite photos only,

press

S or T to highlight Favorite Photos, press

ENTER, then press MENU to return to the

USB-Photos menu.

5 Press

S or T to highlight View Slideshow, then

press ENTER. A slideshow starts. If you selected Browse Photos mode, all your pictures are included in the slideshow. If you selected Favorite Photos mode, only your favorite photos are included in the slideshow.

6 To control in the slideshow, press:

• ENTER to pause or start the slideshow.

• EXIT to exit the slideshow and return to thumbnail index.

• MENU to go to the USB menu.

Customizing slideshow settings

You can customize the slideshow settings, including Repeat, Shuffle, Speed, and Tra nsi ti on.

To customize slideshow settings:

1 In USB mode, press MENU. The on-screen menu

opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Picture

Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Adjust settings to affect picture quality

2 Press

W or X to highlight USB, then press T or

MOVE

ENTER

SELECT

ENTER. The USB menu opens with Photos highlighted.

USB

Photos

MOVE

View photos form a USB device that is connected to the TV

ENTER

SELECT

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

Energy Savings

+10

EXIT

3 Press ENTER. The USB-Photos menu opens.

Picture Channels Settings USBAudio

USB • Photos

Browse Photos

Favorite Photos

View Slideshow

Settings

MOVE

Change slideshow settings

ENTER

SELECT

EXIT

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4 Press S or T to highlight Settings, then press

ENTER. The USB-Photo-Settings menu opens.

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USB • Photo • Settings

Repeat

Shuffle Speed Transition

MOVE

Repeat the slideshow when it reaches the end

5 Press

S or T to highlight an option, then press

ENTER

SELECT

Off 4 sec None

EXIT

ENTER. You can select:

• Repeat—Repeats the slideshow when it reaches the end. You can select On or Off.

• Shuffle—Displays the slideshow photo in random order. You can select On or Off.

• Speed—Sets the amount of time a photo is displayed before the slideshow moves to the next photo. You can select 4 Sec, 6 Sec, or 8 Sec.

• Tra nsi tion —Selects the way photos transition when moving to the next file in the slideshow. You can select:

• None—No transition effect.

• Fade to Black—Fades the screen to black between photos.

• Vertical Wipe—Wipes the screen from top to bottom between photos.

• Horizontal Wipe—Wipes the screen from left to right between photos.

• Random—Randomly selects a transition effect.

6 Press EXIT to close the menu.

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. Your TV works best in temperatures that are comfortable to you.

• Storage temperatures are 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C).

• 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 the TV cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the 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.

Cleaning the TV screen

Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth.

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Troubleshooting

Warning

Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel.

Video and audio

Problem Solution

Picture does not fill the screen. There are black bars around the picture.

No picture (screen is not lit) and no sound.

Dark, poor, or no picture (screen is lit), but sound is good.

• Change the aspect ratio. An increasing amount of digital TV and movies are presented in wide screen (16:9). See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 24.

• Press on the TV or the remote control.

• Make sure that the Audio Only option is set to Off. See “Playing TV audio only” on page 28.

• Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV.

• Adjust the contrast and brightness. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 24.

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.

• Make sure that the correct video input source is selected. See “Selecting the video input source” on page 22.

• Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems.

• Make sure that the incoming signal is compatible.

• Make sure the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page 11 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

• Check the closed caption settings. Some TEXT modes can block the screen.

• Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems.

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page 11 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

• Adjust the brightness. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 24.

• Make sure that the correct picture mode is selected. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page 24.

• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page 31.

• If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

• Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV.

• The video cable(s) you are using may be bad. Try a new set.

• Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems.

Problem Solution

No color, dark picture, or color is not correct.

Only snow (noise) appears on the screen.

Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen.

Double images.

The picture has a few bright or dark spots.

• Try another channel. The station may be

• Adjust the color settings. See “Adjusting the TV

• Make sure that the video cables are connected

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is

• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel

• If you are using an antenna and the signal

• Try another channel. The station may be

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is

• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel

• If you are using an antenna and the signal

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is

• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel

• If you are using an antenna and the signal

• Make sure that the video cables are connected

• The video cable(s) you are using may be bad. Try

• Other devices (for example, surround sound

• Use a highly directiona l outdoor antenna, cable

• A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen is

experiencing problems.

picture” on page 24.

correctly and securely to your TV.

connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page 11 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page 31.

strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

experiencing problems.

connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page 11 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page 31.

strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page 11 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page 31.

strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.

securely to your TV.

a new set.

receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference. Once you have determined which device is causing interference, move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference.

TV, or satellite TV.

normal. It does not affect the operation of this TV.

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Problem Solution

Good picture, but no sound.

Poor picture

Good sound but poor color

Audio noise

No output from one of the speakers

After images appear

• Increase the volume.

• Make sure that the sound is not muted.

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Make sure that the correct audio mode is

• Make sure that the audio cables are connected

• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is

• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel

• The audio cable(s) you are usin g may be bad. Try

• Make sure that the room is not too bright. Light

• If an S-VHS camera or a camcorder is connected

• Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness

• Other devices (for example, surround sound

• Adjust the audio balance. See “Adjusting sound

• Make sure that the audio cables are connected

• Do not display a still image, such as a logo,

selected.

correctly and securely to your TV.

connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page 11 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 14.

signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page 31.

a new set.

reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see.

while another connected device is turned on, the picture may be poor. Turn off one or more devices.

settings.

settings” on page 27.

correctly and securely to your TV.

game, or computer image, for an extended period of time. This can cause a permanent after-image to be burned into the screen. This type of damage is not covered by your warranty.

Remote control

Problem Solution

Remote control does not work.

Trouble programming your existing universal remote control.

• Make sure that the power cord is correctly

• Make sure that there are no obstructions

• Point the remote control di rectly at the remote

• The supplied batteries are wrapped tightly in

• Make sure that the batteries are installed

• Replace dead batteries with new batteries. See

• See instructions and a table of common codes in

• Codes are subject to change. For up-to-date

• Replace dead batteries with new batteries. See

• Refer to the User Guide that accompanied your

General

Problem Solution

No power

“No signal” error message is displayed

After Auto Channel Search, there are no channels

• Make sure that the power cord is correctly

• Unplug the power cord, wait 60 seconds, then

• Other devices (for example, surround sound

•Press INPU T and make sure that you have

• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the

• Make sure you have the correct input selected to

• Reception can vary by channe l depending on the

• Make sure the antenna or cable/satellite TV is

• Try replacing the cable between the

connected to your TV and a power outlet.

between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the TV.

control sensor on your TV. For the location of the remote control sen sor, see “ Front” on page 7.

clear plastic. Make sure that you have removed this plastic from the batteries.

correctly. See “Installing remote control batteries” on page 20.

“Installing remote control batteries” on page 20.

“Programming a different universal remote control” on page 52.

codes, go to www.insigniaproducts.com/remotecodes

“Installing remote control batteries” on page 20.

universal remote control and contact the manufacturer if problems persist.

connected to your TV and a power outlet.

plug the cord back in and turn on your TV.

receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference. O nce you have determined which device is causing interference, move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference.

selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use.

remote that came with that box to change channels.

view channels from the cable or satellite box.

broadcast power level of a given station. Contact your cable or satellite TV provider.

connected securely to your TV.

antenna/cable or cable/satellite box an d your TV.

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Problem Solution

One or more channels do not display.

Password is lost.

Some settings canno t be accessed.

TV cabinet creaks.

Control buttons do not work

TV keeps turning off

• Make sure that the channels are not blocked. See

• Make sure that the channels are not hidden. The

• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the

• Make sure you have the correct input selected to

• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel

•Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then set

• If a setting is grayed, the setting is not available

• When the TV is in use, the temperature rises

• Make sure that the Button Lock option is set to

• Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then

• Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned on.

Note: If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting

instructions, turn off your TV, then turn it on again.

“Setting parental control levels” on page 34.

channel may have been deleted from the channel list. You can tune to the channel by pressing the number buttons or you can add the channel back to the channel list. See “Hiding channels” on page 29.

remote that came with that box to change channels.

view channels from the cable or satellite box.

signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page 31.

a new password. See “Setting or changing the password” on page 32.

in the current video input mode.

naturally and may cause the cabinet to expand or contract which can cause a creaking noise. This is not a malfunction.

Off. See “Locking control buttons” on page 32.

plug the cord back in and turn on your TV.

See “Setting the sleep timer” on page 39.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

War ran ty

NS-42L780A12 NS-46L780A12 NS-55L780A12

Parts : 2 years

Labor: 2 years

Dimensions and weight

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NS-46L780A12

NS-55L780A12

Screen

Screen size measured diagonally

Display type LCD Panel 60 Hz vs.120 Hz 120Hz Display resolution 1080p Panel resolution 1920 (H) × 1080(V) Aspect ratio 16:9 Contrast ratio (typical)–panel NS-42L780A12: 1500:1

Dynamic contrast ratio (typical)-list value

Brightness (center typical) cd/m2-panel

Comb filter 3d y/c digital Response time NS-42L780A12: 6.5ms

Horizontal viewing angle (typical)

Vertical viewing angle (typical)

Parts : 2 years

Labor: 2 years

Without stand:

39.8 × 25.58 × 3.57 in.

(101.10 × 64.98 × 9.06 cm)

36.5 lbs. (16.56 kg) Without stand:

43.44 × 27.56 × 3.70 in.

(110.34 × 70.03 × 9.41 cm)

44.2 lbs. (20.05 kg) Without stand:

51.53 × 32.89 × 4.58 in.

(130.88 × 83.55 × 11.64 cm)

63.93 lbs. (29 kg)

NS-42L780A12: 42 in. NS-46L780A12: 46 in. NS-55L780A12: 55 in.

NS-46L780A12: 5000:1 NS-55L780A12: 1450:1 NS-42L780A12: 6000:1

NS-46L780A12: 12000:1

NS-55L780A12: 4350:1

NS-42L780A12: 400 NS-46L780A12: 450 NS-55L780A12: 400

NS-46L780A12: 8ms NS-55L780A12: 8ms

Parts : 2 years

Labor: 2 years

39.8 × 27.48 × 10.11 in.

(101.10 × 69.79 × 25.69 cm)

43.11 lbs. (19.55 kg)

43.44 × 29.63 × 10.5 in.

(110.34 × 75.27 × 26.67 cm)

50.8 lbs. (23.05 kg)

51.53 × 34.63 × 11.6 in.

(130.88 × 87.96 × 29.47 cm)

79.37 lbs. (36 kg)

178

With stand :

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Display resolutions/VGA scan rates

HDMI

Suggested Resolutions

Component video

Suggested Resolutions

PC/VGA

Suggested scan rates

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

720 × 400/70Hz, 640 × 480/60Hz, 640 × 480/72Hz, 640 × 480/75Hz, 800 × 600/56Hz, 800 × 600/60Hz,

800 × 600/75Hz, 1024 × 768/60Hz, 1024 × 768/70Hz, 1024 × 768/75Hz, 1280 × 768/60Hz,

1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/75Hz,

1920 × 1080/60Hz

Tun er

Analog NTSC Digital ATS C, 8 -V SB, Cle ar-QA M

Inputs

HDMI 2 (back), 1 (side)

Component video 1 (side) Composite video 1 (side)

Shared audio (component and composite)

S-Video No PC/VGA 1 (back)

3.5mm PC audio input 1 (back) DVI 1- HDMI port 1 (back) USB 1 (side)

Headphone 1 (side)

E-EDID-compliant HDCP-compliant

Share with Component-Y

Support JPEG and firmware upgrade

Outputs

Yes

Miscellaneous

OSD languages English, French, Spanish INlink Yes Game Mode Yes ENERGY STAR qualified No Internet connectable No TV base screws M6 type (12 mm length) (4 pcs) V-Chi p (version 2. 0) Yes Sleep timer Yes Channel labeling Yes VESA mount (mm) (horizontal × ver tical)

Note

The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths.

NS-42L780A12: 400 × 200 NS-46L780A12: 400 × 200 NS-55L780A12: 400 × 200

Video No Analog audio 1 (back) Digital audio 1 (back) WiFi No Ethernet No

Audio

Simulated Surround Sound Yes - SRS TruSurround HD Sound Leveler Yes Watts per channel 10W Number of speakers 2

Power

Power cons umption On:

NS-42L780A12: 200W NS-46L780A12: 250W NS-55L780A12: 365W

Standby: <1 W

Power input 120V/60Hz

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Programming universal remote controls

Programming a different universal remote control

You can operate your Insignia TV with a new or existing universal remote control.

To program a different universal remote control:

1 See the table below for common codes. If you

have problems programming your remote or need a different remote control code, visit www.insigniaproducts.com/remotecodes for the latest remote control code information.

2 Follow your universal remote control’s

instructions to enter the TV code you found in Step 1.

Tips

• If your universal remote control has a code search feature, run a code search to identify a code that matches your T V. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.

• If your universal remote control has a “Learn” feature, you can manually program it using the Insignia TV remote to “teach” the commands one at a time. See your universal remote control’s instructions for details.

For additional help and information:

•Visit: http://www.insigniaproducts.com/remotecodes

• Call technical support for the universal remote control or cable/satellite company of the remote/set-top box you are trying to program.

• Call the Insignia Customer Care Center 1-877-467-4289.

Set-top box makes and models

Cablevision

068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164, 168, 229,

026

2002, 1204, 1423, 1517, 0171, 1963,

Charter

0463, 1463, 0842, 1326, 167, 415, 424,

450, 456, 461, 507, 523, 567, 577, 586

10171, 11204, 11326, 11463, 11517,

Comcast

11641, 11780, 11785, 11892, 11963,

12002

Cox 1326, 1463

DirectTV

10171, 11204, 11326, 11517, 11564,

11641, 11963, 12002

Dish Network 720

Time Warner 400, 450, 461, 456, 10463, 1463, 0463

TiVo 0091

Verizon 0198, 0490

Tips

• The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote control, and the model number is often visible on the back.

• If your universal remote control isn’t listed on the chart, refer to your universal remote control’s instructions and try codes for the brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui, Sylvania, or Zenith. You may need to try several codes before finding a match.

Common universal remote control codes

The following is a list of the most common remote control codes. Codes for other remote controls are available online at: www.insigniaproducts.com or check with your cable or satellite TV provide for the remote control code.

Insignia TV codes for universal remote controls (for all Insignia TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)

Universal remote control makes and models

One for All 0054

Phillips 0198, 0490

RCA 135

Sony

068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164, 168, 229,

026

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Legal notices

FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC warning

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

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canada ICES-003 statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Standard Television Receiving Apparatus — Appareil de

réception télévision ordinaire, Canada BETS-7 / NTMR-7

Dolby License Notice and Trade ark Acknowledgement

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-De finition Multim edia Interfa ce are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

SRS TruSurround HD™

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Open Source Software

For OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE information, refer to the System information section in the on-screen display (OSD) on the TV.

If you require additional information or you wish to receive the complete corresponding GPL or LGPL licensed source code, please call the Insignia support line at 1-877-467-4289. This source code is available for a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by Insignia.

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Two-year limited warranty Insignia Televisions

US and Canada Markets

Definitions:

Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded television (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy or Future Shop authorized dealer of Insignia brand products only that are packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for 2 years (730 days) from the date you purchased the Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy or Future Shop retail store location and your television Product has a screen size of less than 37 inches, please take your original receipt and the Product to any Be st Buy or Future Shop store. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy or Future Shop online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 37 inches or larger, in the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY, Canada call 1-866-BESTBUY for Future Shop call 1-800-663-2275. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an Insignia-approved repair technician dispatched to your home.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in the United States and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction/education

• Installation

•Set up adjustments

•Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as power surges

•Accident(s)

•Misuse

•Abuse

• Negligence

• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.

• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna

• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply

• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product

• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”

• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)

• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

• Loss or Theft of this product or any par t of the product

• Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids, gels or pastes.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Contact Insignia: For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289 www.insigniaproducts.com Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Insignia NS-42L780A12, NS-55L780A12, NS-46L780A12 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CHILD SAFETY

Important safety instructions

Warnings

Cautions

Introduction

Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket

Installing the stand

Installing a wall-mount bracket

TV components

Package contents

Front

Back Side

Remote control

Making connections

What connection should I use?

Connecting power

Connecting a cable or satellite box

Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player

Connecting a VCR

Connecting a camcorder or game console

Connecting a computer

Connecting a USB flash drive

Connecting headphones

Connecting a basic home theater system

Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices

Using the remote control

Installing remote control batteries

Aiming the remote control

Turning on your TV for the first time

Selecting the video input source

Understanding the basics

Turning your TV on or off

On-screen menu overview

Navigating the menus

Selecting a channel

Adjusting the volume

Viewing channel information

Viewing system information

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the TV picture

Adjusting the computer image

Adjusting component video settings

Adjusting the sound

Adjusting sound settings

Playing TV audio only

Changing channel settings

Automatically scanning for channels

Hiding channels

Setting up a favorite channel list

Adding or changing a channel label

Viewing a favorite channel

Checking the digital signal strength

Turning Auto Zoom on or off

Setting parental controls

Setting or changing the password

Locking control buttons

Blocking unrated TV

Setting parental control levels

Downloading rating information

Using closed captioning

Turning closed captioning on or off

Selecting the analog closed captioning mode

Customizing digital closed captioning styles

Adjusting time settings

Setting the clock

Setting the sleep timer

Adjusting menu settings

Selecting the menu language

Turning Input Sensor on or off

Labeling an input source

Restoring settings to the defaults

Using INlink

Turning INlink on or off

Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off

Turning TV Auto Power On on or off