Magnavox 15MF605T 17, 20MF500T 17, 20MF605T 17 Operating Instruction
Owner`s Manual
15MF/20MF Series
LCD TV
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features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
EAD BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
2.
Heed all warnings.
3.
Follow all instruc tions.
4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
5.
Clean only with a dr y cloth.
6.
Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
7.
Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
8.
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat .
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
9.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the ot her. A grounding t ype plug has two
blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third
prong are provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet , consult an electrician
for replacement of t he obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
10.
particul arly at plugs, convenience rece ptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by t he
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manufacturer.
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13.
14.
15.
16.
Use only with a cart, st and, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the car t/apparatus combination to avoid
injur y from tip- over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
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 f allen into apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate nor mally, or has been dropped.
This product may cont ain lead and mercur y. Disposal of
these m aterials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please cont act your local authorit ies or t he Electronic
Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org
Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when :
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged ;
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into t he
appliance ;
C. The appliance has been exposed to r ain
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in per formance ;
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
Tilt /Stabilit y - All televisions must comply with
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recommended international global safety standards for tilt
and stability proper ties of its c abinet design.
• Do not compromise these design st andards by applying
excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet
which could ultimately overturn the product.
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such
items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and
cause product damage and /or personal injury.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
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mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
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away from power lines.
Outdoor Antenna
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connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
Grounding - If an outside antenna is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI /NFPA
No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and suppor ting structure, grounding
of the le ad-in wire to an antenna disch arge unit, size of
grounding connectors, location of antenna- discharge unit ,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding elec trode. See Figure below.
Object and Liquid Entr y - Care should be taken so
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that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage
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that may result in bodily injury, proper ty damage, or
damage to the unit :
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as
marked on the unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
time.
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article
820-40 of the N EC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable ent ry as practical.
Example of Antenna Grounding as
per NEC - National Electric Code
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CONTENT
Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started
Before Installatio
Installing LCD TV on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Basic TV and Remote Control Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Cable TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Box Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Audio/Video Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .10
S-Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Component (YPbPr) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PC (Monitor) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Install Menu
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Auto Program (Setting Up Channels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Channel Edit Control (To Add or Delete channels) . . . .17
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Smart Picture and Smart Sound
Smart Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smart Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Picture Menu
TV Picture Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Menu
TV Sound Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Features Menu
Auto Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Auto Lock Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auto Lock Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Auto Lock - Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Lock - TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using The Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
PC Mode
PC Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
PC Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using PC PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Setting Up The PC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
General Information
Trouble Shooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care And Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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Here are a few of the special features of your new LCD
TV.
Audio/Video In Jacks: Use to quickly connect other
equipment to your LCD TV.
Automatic Channel Programming
Quick and easy setup of available channels.
Closed Captioning: Allows the viewer to read TV
program dialog or voice conversations as on-screen text.
On-screen Menus: Helpful messages (in English, Spanish,
or French) for setting TV controls.
Remote Control: Works your LCD TV features.
Sleep Timer: Turns off the LCD TV within an amount
of time you specify (15-240 minutes from the current
time).
AutoLock: Lets you block viewing of certain TV
channels if you do not want your children viewing
inappropriate material.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
channel
capability
Stereo capability: Includes a built-in amplifier and
twin-speaker system, allowing reception of TV programs
broadcast in stereo.
Treble, Bass, and Balance: Enhance the LCD TV’s
sound.
NOTE: This manual covers different versions
and models. Not all features described in this
manual will match those of your LCD TV. This
is normal and does not require you contacting
your dealer or requesting service.
END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL
Your new LCD TV and its packaging contain materials
that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies
can recycle your product to increase the amount of
reusable materials and minimize the amounts that need
to be properly disposed.
Your product also uses batteries that should not be
thrown away when depleted, but should be handed in
and disposed of as small chemical waste.
When you replace your existing equipment, please find
out about the local regulations regarding disposal of your
old television,
batteries, and packing materials.
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BEFORE INSTALLATION
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efore p roceed to install your new LCD TV, please
follow the ste ps an d diagrams as show n to
familiarize yourself with the correct and safe way of
unfolding th e base.
Place the set facing down on a fl at surface and a
protective sheet.
Unfold the base following the direction as shown on
the diagram.
Place the set upright, you LCD TV is now ready for
install.
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NSTALLING LCD TV ON THE WALL
The stand of your LCD TV is comply with Standard VESA 75 standard, if you intend to install the LCD TV on the wall,
please consult a professional technician for proper installing.
The manufacture accepts no liability for installations not performed by professional technician.
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ASIC TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS
TELEVISION AND REMOTE CONTROL
Plug the DC adapter into the DC IN 16V jack
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on the LCD T V. Plug the power cable into an
outlet.
Press POWER to turn on the LCD TV.
2
Press VOLUME + to increase the sound level.
Or, press VOLUME – to lower the sound level.
3
Press CH+ or CH- to select channels.
4
Point the remote control toward on the front
of the
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LCD TV when
operating the LCD TV with the
remote.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Remove the battery compartment lid on the
back of the remote.
Place two AAA batteries in the
remote. Be sure the (+) and (-) ends of the
batteries line up as marked inside the battery
compartment.
Reattach the battery compartment lid.
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Number buttons
Press to select TV channels.
When selecting single-digit
channels, press the number of the
desired channel.
The LCD TV will pause for a few
seconds then tune to the selected
channel.
Mute button
Press to eliminate or restore the
LCD TV sound. Mute will appear
on the screen when the sound is
muted.
Menu butto
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Press to activate onscreen menu,
back to previous level inside the
onscreen menu, also press to exit
the onscreen menu.
Volume button
Press to increase or decrease the
sound level, also press to navigate
left/right in onscreen menu.
Source button
Press to select the video input
source: AV, S-Video, HD, PC, T V.
OK button
Press to confirm the option you
selected in the onscreen menu.
C.C button
Press the C.C button to select CC
on or CC off.
REMOTE CONTROL
Standby (Power) button
Press to turn the LCD TV on or
off.
Sleep button
Press to set the LCD TV to turn
itself off within a certain time.
Smart Picture button
Press repeatedly to select either
Personal, Movie, Sports, Weak
signal, or Multimedia picture
setting.
Smart Sound button
Press repeatedly to select among
the 4 settings; Personal, News,
Music, or Theater.
Picture Format button
Press the FORMAT button
repeatedly to toggle among the
four screen format sizes; 4 :3,
EXPAND 4:3, COMPRESS 16:9
,
or HD 4:3.
PIP button
Press repeatedly to change the
size of PIP window in PC mode.
Previous Channel button
Press to go to previously selected
channel.
Channel but ton
Press to adjust the channel up
or down. Also press to select or
navigate up/down in onscreen
menu.
SAP button
Press to select a sound mode if
available with the T V
programming:Mono, Stereo, or
SAP.
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ANTENNA CONNECTION
Antenna
with 75
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cable
Rear Jack panel of
Television
Outdoor or Indoor Antenna
(Combination VHF/UHF)
OR
Twin-lead
wire to
300-75
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adapter
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The Cable TV signal from
Cable Company
(75 coaxial cable)
Rear Jack panel of
Television
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combination antenna receives normal
A
broadcast channels (VHF 2–13 and UHF 14–69).
Your connection is easy because there is only one 75
Ω(ohm) antenna jack on the back of your TV, and that’s
where the antenna goes.
If your antenna has a round cable
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(75 ohm) on the end, then you’re ready to
connect it to the LCD TV. If your
antenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you
first need to attach the
antenna wires to the screws on a 300- to
75-ohm adapter(not supplied).
Connect the antenna (or adapter) to one end
of the supplied L-Adapter as shown, and con
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nect the other end of the
L-Adapter to the TV jack on the side of
the LCD TV.
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BASIC CABLE TV CONNECTION
L-Adapter
our Cable TV signal into your home may be a
Y
single, 75Ω(ohm) cable. If so, this connection is
very simple. Follow the step below to connect your
Cable TV signal to your new LCD TV.
Connect the Cable TV signal to one end of the
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supplied L-Adapter as shown, and connect the
other end of the adapter to the TV jack on the
LCD TV.
L-Adapter
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TO TV
CABLE
IN
OUTPUT
CH
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The Cable TV signal from
the Cable Compan
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75
Coaxial
Cable
Side Jack Panel of
Television
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DC Adapter
Power
Cable
VGA
PC
CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS
S - VIDEO
CABLE
IN
TO
TV
VIDEO
OUT
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AUDIO
OUT
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OUTPUT
CH
VIDEO
Cable
TV signal
Video Cable
Cable Bo
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Audio Cable
Side Jack Panel
of
Television
AUDIO
DC Adapter
Power
Cable
VGA
PC
f you have a Cable Box, follow either set
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of these steps to complete your
connections.
Cable Box with RF In/Out Jacks
This connection will not supply Stereo sound
to the LCD TV.
Connect the Cable T V signal to the IN jack (or
RF IN or CABLE IN) on the Cable Box.
1
Connect an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
the OUT jack (or TO TV or RF OUT) of the
2
Cable Box.
Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to
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one end of the supplied L-Adapter as shown,
and connect the other end of the adapter to
the TV jack on the LCD TV.
Plug the DC adapter into the DC IN 16V
jack on the LCD TV. Plug the power cable into
4
an outlet.
Set the Channel 3/4 (or Output channel) switch
of the Cable Box to 3 or 4. Set the TV to the
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same channel. When watching TV
programming, change channels at the Cable
Box, not the LCD TV.
Cable Box with Audio/Video Out Jacks
This connection will supply Stereo sound to
the LCD TV.
Connect the Cable T V signal to the
IN jack (or RF IN or CABLE IN) on the Cable
1
Box.
L-Adapter
Using an RCA-type video cable (not
supplied) connect one end of the video cable to
2
the Video Out jack of the Cable Box.Connect
the other end of the cable to the yellow VIDEO
jack on the side of the TV.Video cables are
usually marked with yellow and are available
from Magnavox or electronics retailers. Video
jacks on most equipment are yellow.
Using RCA-type, stereo audio cables (not
supplied),
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left and right Audio Out jacks of the Cable Box.
Connect the other end of that cable to the
Audio jack on the side of the LCD TV.Audio
cables are usually marked with red and white
and are available from Magnavox or electronics
retailers.The right
audio jack is red and the left audio jack is white.
Match the cable colors to the jack colors.
Plug the DC adapter into the DC IN 16V
4
jack on the LCD TV. Plug the power cable into
an outlet.
connect one end of the cables to the
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AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT CONNECTIONS
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VIDEO
S - VIDEO
AUDIO
VGA
PC
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he AUDIO and V IDEO In jack s on the
T
rear of th e LCD T V e na ble quick
connection s of other e quipment. Connect a VCR,
DVD Player, Video Ga me , Camcorder, etc., to
these jacks. To view the m aterial playing on the
other equipment, se t the LCD TV to its AV Mode.
Connect a RCA-style video cable
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(usually yellow or marked CVBS) to the
VIDEO OUT jacks of the other
equipment (DVD Player, Camcorder, etc.) and
to the yellow VIDEO jack on the side of the
LCD TV.
Connect RCA-style audio cables (usually red
and white) to the AUDIO OUT (left and right)
2
jacks on the other equipment. Connect the
other end of the cables to the AUDIO jack on
the side of the LCD TV.
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4
5
Plug the DC Adapter into the DC IN 16V jack
on the TV. Plug the power cable into an outlet.
Turn on the TV and other equipment.
Press the Source button to set the TV to
AV Mode.
Press PLAY on the other equipment to
view its material on the TV.
HELPFUL HINT
The Audio jack of AV IN is shared
between Video (CVBS) and S-Video signals. If Audio
and Video is connected to Video (CVBS) input, you
can still hear sound if you select S-Video via Source
select, even there appears no image on screen.
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S-VIDEO CONNECTIONS
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VIDEO
S - VIDEO
AUDIO
VGA
PC
SOUR CE
he S-Vid eo connection on the rea r of the
T
LCD T V can provi de you with bette r
picture d etail an d clarit y for the playback of
acc essory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast
satellite), DVD (digita l video discs), video games, and
VHS VCR (video ca ssette recorder) tapes tha n the
nor ma l a ntenna picture con ne ctions.
Note: The accessory device must have an S-VIDEO OUT
(put) jack in order for you to complete the connection
on this page.
Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack of
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the other equipment (DVD Player, Camcorder, etc.)
and to the S-VIDEO jack on the rear of the LCD TV.
Connect RCA-style audio cables (usually red and
2
white) to the AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks on
the other equipment. Connect the other end of the
cables to the AUDIO jack on the side of the LCD
TV.
Plug the DC Adapter into the DC IN 16V
3
jack on the LCD TV. Plug the power cable into an
outlet. Turn on the LCD TV and other
equipment .
Press the Source button to set
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the LCD TV to its S-VIDEO mode.
Press PLAY on the other equipment to
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view its material on the LCD TV.
The Audio jack of AV IN is shared between Video
(CVBS) and S-Video signals. If Audio and Video is
connected to S-Video input, you can still hear sound if
you select Video via Source select, even there appears
HELPFUL HINT
no image on screen.
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ACCESSORY DEVICE
EQUIPPED WITH COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUTS.
VGA
PC
SOUR CE
COMPONENT (YPBPR) CONNECTIONS
omponent Video input provid e the
C
high est possible color and picture
resolution in the pla yback of digital sig nal source
material, s uch as with DVD players.
Note: The accessory device must have an
component(YPbPr) output jack in order for you
to complete the connection on this page.
Connect the component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video OUT
jacks from the DVD player(or similar device) to
1
the COMP(onent) VIDEO Input jacks on the
bottom of the LCD TV.
Connect the red and white AUDIO CABLES to
the Audio (left ad right) output jacks on the rear
2
of the accessory device to the AUDIO IN jack.
Connect the other end of the cable to the Audio
jack on the rear of LCD TV.
Plug the DC Adapter into the DC IN 16 V jack
on the LCD TV. Plug the power cable into an
3
outlet. Turn on the LCD TV and other
equipment.
Press the SOURCE button on the remote
4
control to select HD. HD will appear in the
upper left corner on the TV screen.
Insert a DVD disc into the DVD player and press
the PLAY button on the
5
DVD Player.
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