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Know these safety symbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates

uninsulated material within your unit may
cause an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do not
remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to

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.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc

électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.

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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

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Read these instructions.

1.
Keep these instructions.

2.
Heed all warnings.

3.
Follow all instructions.

4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.

5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.

6.
Do not block any of the ventilation openings.

7.
Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

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grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type 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 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.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

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manufacturer.

12.

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 apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

15.

This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org

16.

Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:

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

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance;
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17.

Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
international global safety standards for tilt and stability
properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards 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.

18.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19.

Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.

20.

Outdoor Antenna

Grounding - If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system 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 supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure below.

21.

Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.

22.

Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
may result in bodily injury, property 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 820­40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

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Introduction

Welcome/Registration of Your TV............................................. 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Table of Conten

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Getting Started

Before Installation............................................................. 5

Installing LCD TV on The Wall....................................................

Basic TV and Remote Control Operations.............................

Remote Control...............................................................................

Antenna Connection.......................................................................

Connecting the Power cord.........................................................

Basic Cable TV Connection.........................................................

Cable Box Connections.................................................................

VCR, DVD Player, or other Device

with RCA Connectors....................................................................

DVD Player or other Video Device

with Component Video Connectors.........................................

Digital TV Receiver, or a Digital Satellite Receive

with HD (High Definition) Output.............................................

Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI connector..........................

PC (Monitor) Connection..............................................................

AV Output..........................................................................................

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Install Menu

Language Settings..............................................................17

Tuner Mode Control.......................................................................

Auto Program (Setting Up Channels)........................................

Channel Edit Control......................................................................

Factory Reset....................................................................................

Smart Picture and Smart Sound

Smart Picture Control................................................... 22

Smart Sound Control....................................................................

Picture Menu

TV Picture Menu Controls...........................................23

Sound Menu

TV Sound Menu Controls............................................ 24

Features Menu

Auto Lock......................................................................... 25

Auto Lock Access Code................................................................

Auto Lock Program.........................................................................

Auto Lock - Movie Ratings............................................................

Auto Lock - TV Ratings.................................................................

Using The Picture Format.............................................................

Closed Captions.............................................................................

PC Mode

PC Picture Controls...................................................... 32

PC Audio Controls........................................................................

Using PC PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature...............................

Setting Up The PC Mode.............................................................

(Personal Computer Monitor).....................................................

CONTENT

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General Information

Trouble Shooting Tips................................................... 36

Care And Cleaning.........................................................................

Index..................................................................................................

Regulatory......................................................................................... 39

Regulatory......................................................................................... 40

Factory Service Locations............................................................

Limited Warranty...........................................................................

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.

(Auto Program):

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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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ositioning the LCD TV.

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.Place the LCD TV on a solid, stable surface. Be sure the surface is

strong enough to handle the weight of the LCD TV.

.Do not place the LCD TV near a radiator or other source of

heat.

.Try to leave at least 6” of space around each side of the LCD

TV cabinet to allow for proper ventilation.

IDENTIFYING ALL CONNECTORS (BACKSIDE)

.Do not place the LCD TV where it can be exposed to rain or

excessive moisture.

AV IN 1

1

Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other
video equipment.

AV IN 2

2

Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other
video equipment.

Headphones jack

3

Connect to your headphones.

AV IN 3

4

Y, Pb, Pr Input jacks
Connects to the component video connectors of
your DVD player or other video equipments with
SD (Standard Defi nition) video format.

AV OUT

5

Connects to the input jacks of your video and audio
equipment.

Video output through AV OUT jacks is available only when
your LCD TV is displaying CVBS or RF signals.

VHF/UHF

6

Connect to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable

AC IN

7

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

DVI IN (HDCP)

8

Connect to your DVD player or other video equipment with
DVI/HDCP output connectors.

PC IN

9

Connect to your PC with VGA type video output.

HD (High Definition) IN

10

Connect to the Digital Satellite Receiver or other video
equipments that supports YPbPr HD (High Defi nition) video
format.

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INSTALLING LCD TV ON THE WALL

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efore you can install your LCD TV on the wall, you
must fi rst remove the base using the steps below:

When installing 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.

Place the set facing down on a fl at surface
with a protective sheet or cloth beneath
the TV.

Attach the supplied base cover. Your
LCD TV is now ready for wall mounting.

Remove 3 screws from the base.
Grasp the base and pull it out.

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26"

100x100mm

32"

200x100mm

Remove the 2 metal pins.

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BASIC TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS

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TELEVISION AND REMOTE CONTROL

Press POWER to turn on the LCD TV.

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Press VOLUME + to increase the sound
level. Or, press VOLUM

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sound level.

Press CH+ or CH- to select channels.

E – to lower the

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Point the remote control toward on the
front of the LCD TV when operating the

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LCD TV with the remote.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Remove the battery compartment lid on

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the back of the remote.

Place two AAA batteries in the remote.

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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

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OK

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 button

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

: PC, DV1, AV1, AV2, AV3,

source
S-V1, S-V2, Component, HD

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,
Multimedia or

Night 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, SUPERWIDE,
ZOOM 16:9 or WIDESCREEN.

Previous Channel but­ton

Press to go to previously selected
channel.

PIP button

Press repeatedly to change the size of
PIP window in PC mode.

Channel button

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 TV programming:
Mono, Stereo, or SAP.

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combination antenna receives normal

Outdoor or Indoor Antenna

(Combination VHF/UHF)

Twin-lead wire
to 300-75Ω adpter

or

Antenna
with 75Ω
cable

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Wall outlet

Rear Jack panel of Television

The Cable TV singal
from Cable Company
75Ω coaxial cable

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broadcast channels (VHF 2–13 and UHF

14–69). Your connection is easy because there is
only one 75 Ω antenna jack on the back of your TV,
and that’s where the antenna goes.

If your antenna has a round cable
(75 Ω) on the end, then you’re ready to

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connect it to the LCD TV. If your
antenna has fl at, twin-lead wire (300Ω),
you fi rst need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300-75Ω adapter(not
supplied).

Connect the antenna (or adapter) to the
TV jack (marked 75 Ω) on the rear of the

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LCD TV. If the end of the antenna wire is
threaded, screw it down fi nger tight.

ANTENNA CONNECTION

HELPFUL HINT

Select weak signal mode via the smart
picture settings in case your antenna
connection is showing a lot of noise or
strange patterns.

our Cable TV signal into your home may

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be a single, 75 Ω 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 the TV
jack (marked 75 Ω) on the rear of the

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LCD TV. Screw it down fi nger tight.

Complete other connections prior to
connecting the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the AC IN
connector of the LCD TV.

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BASIC CABLE TV CONNECTION

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

Connect the other plug of the power
cord to a wall outlet.

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f you have a Cable Box, follow either set of

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Cable Box

The Cable TV singal from Cable Company

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these steps to complete your connections.

Disconnect all power sources before
making any connections.

Cable Box with RF In/Out Jacks

CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS

This connection will not supply
the LCD TV.

Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack
(or RF IN or CABLE IN) on the Cable Box.

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Connect an RF coaxial cable (not supplied)
to the OUT jack (or TO TV or RF OUT) of

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the Cable Box.

Connect the other end of the coaxial cable
to the TV jack (marked 75 Ω) on the rear

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of the LCD TV.

Set the Channel (or Output channel) switch
of the Cable Box to 3 or 4. Set the TV to

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the same channel. When watching TV
programming, change channels at the Cable
Box, not the LCD TV.

Cable Box with AV (Audio/Video) Out
Jacks

This connection will supply Stereo sound to the
LCD TV.

Connect the Cable TV signal to the
IN jack (or RF IN or CABLE IN) on the

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Cable Box.

Stereo sound to

Using an RCA-type Video and Audio cable
(marked with yellow, red, and white),

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connect the Cable Box’s Video and Audio
Out jacks to the TV’s Video and Audio In
jacks.

Note:

1. If your Cable Box is equipped with a
S-Video Out Jack, use the S-Video
connection for a better picture detail
and clarity. Use the S-Video cable to
connect the Cable Box’s S-Video Out
jacks to the TV’s S-Video In jacks.

2. You can also use the Video and Audio
jacks in AV IN 2 and AV IN 3 located
on the rear of the TV to connect your
Cable Box.

3. Use the SOURCE button on the remote
control to select AV 1 (or AV2, AV3,
S-Video1, or S-Video2 if you use the
different jacks for this hookup) to watch
Cable TV (your Cable Box must be
turned on).

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AV Player with A/V connectors

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VCR, DVD PLAYER, OR OTHER DEVICES

WITH RCA CONNECTORS

he AV IN jacks on the rear of the LCD

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TV enable quick connections of other
equipment. Connect a DVD player, VCR Video
Game, Camcorder, etc., to these jacks. To view the
material playing on the other equipment, set the
LCD TV to its AV mode.

Disconnect all power sources before
making any connections.

Using an RCA-type Video and Audio cable
(usually marked yellow, red, and white),

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connect the VCR’s Video and Audio Out
jacks to the TV’s Video and Audio In jacks.

Use SOURCE button on the remote

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control to select AV 1 (or AV2, AV3,
S-Video1, or S-Video2 if you use the
different jacks for this hookup) to
watch VCR.

Note:

1. If your VCR equipped with a
S-Video Out jack, uses S-Video
connection for better picture detail
and clarity. Use the S-Video cable to
connect the VCR’s S-Video Out
jacks to the TV’s S-Video In jacks.

2. You can also use the Video and Audio
jacks in AV IN 2 and AV IN 3 located
on the rear of the TV to connect your
VCR or other Video Devices.

3. If your DVD Player is equipped with
Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Output Jacks,
please refer to “Connecting a DVD

Player or other Video Equipments with
Component Video Connectors” section

for use of Component Video
Connection for highest color and
picture resolution in video playback.

• 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.

• Select weak signal mode via the smart
picture settings in case your VCR is
showing a lot of noise or strange patterns
during play mode.

HELPFUL HINT

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DVD PLAYER OR OTHER VIDEO DEVICES

Accessory device equipped with

component video outputs

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WITH COMPONENT VIDEO CONNECTORS

omponent Video Input (Y, Pb, Pr) provide the

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highest possible color and picture resolution in
the playback of digital signal source material, such
as with DVD player.

Disconnect all power sources before
making any connections.

Using a Component Video cable (not
supplied), connect the DVD player’s Y, Pb,

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Pr jacks to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV.
Use the AV IN 3 connections.

Note: The Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video
Input in AV IN 3 connections can display
SD (480i) image only. If your DVD player
can output Progressive scanned or HD
(High Defi nition) image, please refer to
“Digital TV Receiver, or a Digital Satellite
Receiver with HD (High Defi nition)
Output” in next section.

Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD
player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s

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AUDIO IN jacks in AV IN 3 connections.

Use Source button on the remote control

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to select COMPONENT to watch DVD.

Note: 1. The Y, Pb, Pr jacks do not
provide audio, so audio cables
must be connected to provide
sound.

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DIGITAL TV RECEIVER, OR A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

Digital Satellite Receiver with HD output

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WITH HD (HIGH DEFINITION) OUTPUT

Digital TV Receiver or a Digital Satellite

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Receiver is able to produces HD (High
Definition) video signal with 480p, 720p, and 1080i
formats. A Component (Y Pb, Pr) Connection is
required for this kind of setup.

Note: This setup also support 480i.

Disconnect all power sources before
making any connections.

Using a Component Video cable, connect
the Digital TV Receiver’s Y, Pb, Pr jacks to

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the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV. Use the HD
IN connections.

Note: Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr)
connections in HD IN connections is
necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i
formats. Note that the Component Video
Input in AV IN 3 Connections can only
support 480i format.

Using an Audio cable, connect the Digital
TV Receiver’s AUDIO OUT jacks to

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the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks in HD IN
connections.

Use Source button on the remote control

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to select HD to watch DVD.

Note: 1. The Y, Pb, Pr jacks do not
provide audio, so audio cables
must be connected to provide
sound.

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