Magnavox FP4630 Owner's Manual

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Warning/Precautions ................................ 2-3

Features and Model Information ................. 4

How to Follow your Easy-to-Use Owner's Guide .....5

Antenna and Cable TV Connections ...................... 6-7

VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 7

First Time Set-Up and Use of the TV ............... 8- I 1

Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .......... 12-13

_-_ On-Screen Features

How to Use the On-Screen Feature Controls .....14-15

How to Select Picture and Sound Controls......16

¢, Selecting a Picture Source ................................ 16

,0"Adjusting Brighmess, Picture, Color,

Tint, and Sharpness Controls ............................ 17

_'Using the Clearciew Control ............................. 18

¢,Using the Flesh Correction Control .................. 19

_-Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound

Controls ............................................................. 20

_'Using the Expander Sound Control .................. 20

¢, Setting the TV for Stereo Pro_'ams ................. 21

How to Select Advanced Controls ..................... 22

,_Setting the TV Clock ......................................... 22

•0-Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... 23

'0"Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 24

"_'Using the Time/Channel Reminder Controls....25

ffAdjusting the Size of Channel/Time Display ...26

•_-Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....27

¢,Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .28

"0-Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .........29

_'Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ......... 30

"O'Usingthe TV Speaker On/Off Switch with

the Audio Output jacks ..................................... 31

+How to Censor the Viewing of Channels ....32-33

•_Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and

Output Jacks ............................................... 34-36

_-Surrouod Sound Speaker Connections .............. 37

i emote Control Oneration

Using the Remote (TV/VCR buttons)....38-39

Using Smart Sound or Auto-Volume .......... 40

Using the Channel Guide Control ............................ 41

Setting the Personal Preference Control ............. 42-43

Setting the Remote to Work Your VCR ............. 44-45

Setting the Remote to Work Your

Cable Converter .................................................. 46-47

Setting the Remote to Work a VCR or Cable

Converter - "Search Method". ............................ 48-49

[] Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

How to Use PIP (Connections) ............ 50-5 I

How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ................ 52-53

Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 54

Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint ............ 55

More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 56

_1 General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 57

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 58

Index ........................................................................ 5_.

RF Switcher Information ......................................... 59 I

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Warranty .................................................................. 60

The Model and Serial Numbers are found on the
back of this TV set. Please record these numbers and

purchase date in the space below. Refer to them
whenever you ask your dealer about this TV set.

Model No..
Serial No.

Purchase Date

Please attach your sales receipt to this book and kee
it for future reference.

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK[

HAZARD DO NOT "_

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MOISTURE. I

Copyright © 1994 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

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First Time Set Up which automatically sets the TV
for local channels and antenna mode. It even helps you
make the necessary connections for the Picture-In-
Picture (PIP) feature (see page 8.)

Infrared Remote Control which operates your TV

set and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and

Cable 'IV Conveners.

Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.

Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to read
'IV program dialogue or voice conversations as on-

screen text.

Automatic Programming of channels for quick and
easy selection of favorite stations available in your

area.

Picture-In-Picture (PIP) which cartshow aTV
program and the direct video output from anaccessory

(VCR, etc.) onto the "IV screen at the same time.

Parental Control for "Censoring" orblanking out
channels and Audio,'Video Inputjack connections to

prevent children from watching undesirable
programming.

Stereo-Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system. Receives TV programs in both

broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast

On-Screen Features which display helpful

information for setting of TV controls (such as color

adjustment, timer settings and channel programming).

Audio/Video jacks for direct connections with VCRs
(and other accessories) for quality "IV picture and

sound playbaclt.

Surround Sound external audio speaker connections.

Sleep-Timer which automatically tums the "IVOFF at
preset time intervals.

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As you unpack your TV please note that the b

following items have been included with your set:

It.

Owner's Manual
Wan'amy Registration Card

Safety Tip Information Brochure
Factory Service Address Directory

Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries for Remote Control Use

Accessory Products Information Brochure
Audio/Video Cables for Direct Input and

Output Connections.

Please take a few minutes to complete your

registration card. The serial number for the 'IV is
on the back of the set.

Please keep your packing material for any future

Use.

To ensure that picture screen performance is of

the highest quality, please avoid robbing any
object or material on the screen that could scratch
or damage its surface.

Refer to the back of this manual for instructions
on the cleaning and care of the TV.

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TO e style and design of this

wner°s Guide comes from
you the customer. We've asked
owners, such as yourself, just what
it is they would like to see to make
our instructions more helpful and

easier-to-follow. See below for the
results of some of the simple and

easy-to-use suggestions that you
have given us.

['i-m-Fff] signs are given to

always let you know where
and how to start atask or

operation.

Diamond shaped numbers

tell you step-by-step how

you're to do a task.

_ signs are shown to tell you

when you're through or

finished with a task.

"Try

you've
completed a tas_ and have
done it right.

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Feature explanations arekept
clear, simple and in easy to

understand terms. If you do
run into a word that'stoo

technical, see the glossary in
the back of the book.

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Large pictures always appear
alongside the numbered

steps. The same diamond
shaped step numbers are

repeated in the picture to
show you what button to
press, what you're supposed

to sec on the TV, or how best
to complete an operation.

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_['_'_ "Reminder" notes are

used to fill you in on

more operating details for

the feature. They can also
show you things to check on

if you're having difficulty

making the feature work.

Copyright© 1994Philips ConsumerElectronicsCompany.All rightsreserved.

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First let's connect your Antenna

or Cable TV signal to your TV.
This will be easy since there is
only one antenna plug (75[2) on

the back of your TV - and that's
where the antenna goes.

<_ If your antenna (or CABLE

"IVsignal) has a round cable

(75 ohm) with a metal prong (F-
connector) on the end, then you're

ready to connect it to the TV.

If your antenna has flat twin-
lead wire (300ohm), you first

need to attachthe antenna wires to
the screws on an optional (300 to

75 ohm) adapter.

<_ Push the round end of the

cable (or adapter) onto the

ANTENNA plug on the back of
the TV. If the round end of the

cable connector is threaded, screw
it down tight.

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lTry it out. Press POWER to

turn the TV ON. Press the

CHANNEL UP button. You
should see local channels flash by.

j_%Remember. Use the

ST TIME SETUP section

(page 8) to have the TV

automatically set¶tself for local
channels and type of antenna

signal.

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Outdoo¢ VHF/UHF Anterma

Twin

Back of TV

Call 1.800+292,60_6
to order _my _#tional

acct_olies

Outdoor VHF/UHF Ametm

Cable TV Signal

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Some of you may have two

separate antennas. For

instance, one antenna isfor VHF
channels (2-13). attd the other

antenna is for UHF channels (14-

69)

For homes with two separate
antennas, you will need an optional
"combiner" before you can connect
to the TV. See ordering details

below.

_ Attach the separate antennas

to the correct screws on the

combiner.

_Push the round end of the

combiner onto the ANTENNA
plug on the rear of the TV.

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To order any optitmal acces$o O,

contact your dealer or call the toll-free

accesso_ ordering number

(1.800-292-6066):

UHFNHF Combiner ........... SBV1133A01

75-300 Ohm Adapter ........... SBV I 113A01

300-75 Ohm Adapter .......... 483521827003

Twin Lead

Wire

Con_i_r

Twin Lead

Wire

OuldOOr VHF

Antenna

B_k of TV

RoundCable

75D

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Connect your Antenna or

Cable TV signal to the IN FROM

ANT plug on the back of the VCR.

_ Connect the OUT TO TV

plug on the VCR to the Antenna

plug on the TV. (Connecting cable

supplied with the VCR).

Back of TV

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_ Remember. To use the

Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

feature with a VCR more
connections will be needed. See

pages I0 and 50 for details on how
to connect and work with PIP.

Round C'_

75£/Supplied whh VCR

VCR

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First Time Set Up makes the

initial use of your 7V easy and
automatic. Just follow the steps
below and let your TV set itself foc

local channels and the type of
antenna signal you have. You can

also set the TV'sclock and make
connecKons for the Picture-In-

Picture feature with First Time Set

up.

Press the MENU button on the

TV or the remote control.

A TELEVISION ADJUSTMENTS
screen appears on the TV. (For

more details on "How to Use On-

i

IScreen Features" see page 14).

<_ Press the MENU • button to

move the on-screen arrow to
FIRST TIME SETUP.

<_ Press the MENU button

to

I select FIRST TIME SETUP.

<_ Press MENU button again to

continue with FIRST TIME

SETUP.

_._ _ Check that your Antenna (or

Cable TV) signal is connected to

the rearof the TV. (See page 6 if
you need any help).

_> Press MENU button to

continue.

The TV will begin to automaticall,
set itself:

• 4[

• First for the type of signal you
connected - either Antenna or
Cable.

• Then for the TV channels
available in your area.

Remember. You may press

am _ the STATUS button (on the TV

or remote) to stop the FIRST TIME

SETUP at any time.

continue to the next page ....

-- PICTURE/SOUNDCONTROLS

-- ADVANCEDCONTROLS

i_ RRST TIMESETUP

EXff

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THERRSTTiMESETUP

PROVIDESASIMPLEMETHOD

OFAOJDSTINGTHEMOST

IMPORTANTCONTROLSFOR

THISTELEVISIONRECEIVER.

PRESS_TO CONTINUE

MANYOFTHECURRENTTV

CONTROLSETI'INGSWILLBE

MODIFIEDBYCONTINUING

WITHRRSTTiMESETUP.

PRESS_TOQUff

OR

PRESSOTOCONTIHUE

PLEASECHECKTHATYOUR

ANTEHAORCANLEIS

CONNECTEDTOTHEPLUG

MANKEOANTICABLEON

THETVREARINPUTPANE]..

PRESS_)TO OUff

OR

PRESS0 TOCONTINUE

* PLEASEWAIT*

SYSTEMI$TESTINGFOR

CORRECTTUNINGMODE.

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-- The Testing and Searching for
channels by the TV will last only a

few minutes. The TV will even tell
you when it is finished and how

many channels it has saved.

"SAVED IN MEMORY" channels

arethe ones you select when you
press the CHANNELAY buttons.

<_ Press the MENU to

button

I continue to set the 'IV clock.

<_ Press the MENU &V buttons

I tO set the time on the "IVclock.

Press the MENU (+) or (-) buttons
to move between the hours and

minutes parts of the clock.

<_ Press the MENU button to

continue to make connections with
a VCR for the Picture-In-Picture

(PIP) feature.

Remember. You will need

the VIDEO (yellow) and

AUDIO (red/white) cables supplied
with your TV to complete the PIP

connections with a VCR.

con_nuetothenextpage ....

SYSTEMISSEARCHINGFOR

ALLACTIVECHANNELS.

TESTINGCHANNEL2

INANTENNAMOOE_,_:_

_l_!_,

THESEARCHFORACTIVE
CHANNELSIS COMPLETE.

17CHANNELSWEREFOUND

ANOSAVEOINMEMORY.

PRESSOTOCONTINUE

PLEASECHECKTVCLOCKAND

ADJUSTIFNECESSARY.

THETIMEISCURRENTLY

SETTO12:00

:F

USE4_)TOADJUSTTIME

THENPRESSO TOCONTINUE

THIS'WISEQUIPPEDW[TH

PICTURE.IN-PICTURE[PIPI

PROPERPIPOPERATION

REQUIRESTHATAVCRMUST

BECONNECTERTOTHE

VCR/ALIX1INPUTSUSING

THEMETHODTHATFOLLOWS

i PRESSOTOCONTINOE

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--<_ Connect the

VIDEO OUT

)lug on the VCR to the AUX INI

VIDEO IN plug (yellow) on the
TV (see picture.)

The TV will show you when the

"CABLE HAS BEEN
CONNECTED" to the right plug.

Press MENU button to go on
with PIP connections.

<_ _ Connect the AUDIO OUT

plugs (Right andLeft) on the VCR

to the AUX IN1 AUDIO IN
(red/white) plugs on the TV.

Again the "IV will show you when
the *'CABLE HAS BEEN

CONNECTED" to the right plugs.

Press MENU button to go on.

<_ Turn the VCR ON and PLAY

a recorded tape.

<_ Press to see

MENU button

PIP. The playback of the VCR
tape should show up in the PIP

WINDOW.

If the VCR playback doesn't show
up in the PIP Window, go back
and check your cable connections

on the 'IV and VCR.

<_ _ Press MENU button if you

want to fred out a_out the TV's
Surround Sound feature.

continU_ to the next page ....

Remember. If you have a

_[ _ single (monaural) Audio

Output VCR, "Y" connectors are
available to complete your

connection. Contact your dealer,
or our Parts Information Center,
for details.

:ii_:

CONNECTA CABLEFROMTHE

VCR'VIDEOOUT"PLUG

'TOTHE_I_"L'I--_I PLUG

MARKED"_'R/ALIXI' ON

THE_ REARINPUTPANEL.

CABLEHASBEENCONNECTED

PRESSQ TOC

ANT OUT

VIDEOOUT

YELLOW)

AUDIO OUT

VCR

CONNESTTHEAUDIOCABLES

FROMTHEVCR'AUDIOOUT'

PLUGSTOTHELOWER

Q_]ANO[_PLDOS

MARKED'VCR/AUXl'ON

THETVREARINPUTPANEL.

CABLEHASBEENCONNECTED

PRESSQ TOCONTINUE

PLEASETORNONTHEVCR,

INSERTARECORDEDTAPE,

THENPRESSTHE'PLAY'

BUI-FONONTHEVCR.

NOWPRESS(_ TOVIEWPiP

PIPWINDOW_II_

IFYOUDONOTSEETHEVCR

PICTUREINTHEPIPWINDOW

PL£ASECHECKAGAINTHAT

ALLCABLESAREPROPERLY

CONNECTED.

PRESS_ TOCONTINUE

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The "IVfirst tells you that for

Surround Sound to work with the
set you will need an additional

pair of external speakers (8 ohm,

15 watt minimum).

Press the MENU button to go

on.

_Then the TV asks you to read

the Smround Sound section in the
Owner's Guide (page 37) after

you're finished with First Time Set
Up.

Press the MENU button to go

on.

<_ Press the MENU button

again

tocomplete the FIRST TIME
SETUP andreturnto normalTV

viewing.

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THISTV IS EQUIPPEDWITH

ASURROUND-SOUNDSYSTEM.

SURROUNDSOUNOREQUIRES

THEUSEOFAGOmONAL

SPEAKERSBEINGIq.ACED

AROUNDYOURROOM.

PLEASETHOROUGHLYREAD

THESECTIONIN YOUR

OWNERSMANUALWHICH

DETAILSTHEPROPERSETUP

ANDOPERATIONOFTHE

SURROUND-SOUNDSYSTEM.

PRESS _ TO CONTINUE

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THISCOMPLETESTHE

FIRST-TIMESETIJP.

PRESS9 TOEXITSETUP

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Press the POWER button to
turnthe TV ON. (Note: you can
press any button on the front of the

TV to turn the TV ON).

The tuned channel number will
appear briefly when the TV is first

turned ON. You can also press the
STATUS button to see what

channel the TV is ON.

<_ Press the VOLUME UP

(At)

or

DOWN (V) button to adjust the

sound level.

<_ Press the (At)

CHANNEL UP

or DOWN (V) button to select

TV channels.

See FIRST TIME SETUP (page

8) on how the TV can set itself to

select your local channels.

_ Press the "System"

TV button

on the remote to be sure the
remote sends its commands to the

TV.
Point the remote control at the

remote sensor window on the TV
when operating the TV with the

refilOte.

_ Always press two number

buttons on the remote when

selecting channels. For example:

press "0" then "6" for channel "6".

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Remember. Certain

_chan_el numbers have been

added to the TV's memory at the
factory. FIRST TIME SET UP
(page 8) will automatically set the
TV for your local channels and the
type of antenna signal you have.

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Remote

Sensor

window

l_e VCRb_o_ L,_,ed for

€o_ea_ nmle m_ re_ of
theTV._e page 34 for derails.

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•intotheremote:

Remove thebattery

compartmentlidon thebackof

theremote.

Place the supplied batteries

(3-AA) in the remote. Be sure

the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries
line up correctly (inside of case is

mmked.)

Reattach the battery lid.

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Features for your TV can be

adjusted from a MENU screen

shown on the TV.A MENU is
nothing more than an on-screen

list offeatures. Each MENU item
can be adjusted by viewing the

screen and pressing a button.

<_ Press the MENU button on the

remote or TV. A list of TV
ADJUSTMENT controls appears

on the "IV screen.

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Press the MENU A_' buttons

(on the remote) to move the RED
ARROW to the desired TV

Adjustments section.
(See next page for list of controls).

The ADVANCE (ADV) AY
buttons on the TV can also be used
to move the RED ARROW to the

desired control.

<_ Press the MENU button to

select the Adjustment control
section highlighted with the RED

ARROW.
A list of individual Adjustment

controls appears on the TV screen.

<_ Press the MENU AV ADV)

(or

buttons to move the RED ARROW

up or down the list of controls.
Then press MENU to select the

desired control. •

<_ Press (+) or (-) buttons to adjust

the selecte_ on-screen control.

<_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen after an adjustment

Use the EXIT control within the

MENU to returnto normal TV

viewing.

@

-_ Remember. If an on-screen

• _ control disappears from the TV
screen and you are not finished

working with it, just repress the
MENU butt!onuntil the last
selected cOntrolshows on the

SCreen.

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TELEVISIONADJUSTMENTS

USE '_' TO SELECTITEM.

PICTURE/SOUNDCONTROLS

-- ADVANCEDCONTROLS

-- FIRST TIME SETUP

-- EXIT

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TELEVISIONADJUSTMENTS

USEI_tTO SELECTITEM.

I_ PICTURE/SOUNDCONTROLS

ADVANCEDCONTROLS
FIRSTTIMESETUP

EXIT

• Pres._MK,_ZU Io view Ad_uszmenl C_xltrolr,.

• Pz_e_.sMENU AV to move Red Arrow to d_'slx_l

co_zrols ]]_t.

• _s MENU zo selecz hlgldighzcd co_trol_ li._.

PICTURE/SOUNDCONTROLS

EXIT

PICTURESOURCESELECT
BRIGHTNESS

-- PICTURE

II_ COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

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'_ Press MENU button to see TV

ADJUSTMENTS screen.

<_ Press MENU • or • button to

move RED ARROW to

PICTURE/SOUND controls.

<_ Press MENU button to select

the list of PICTURE/SOUND

controls.

0

Remember, the control

h the RED ARROW is

Iready to be used. Just the

press

MENU button to select it.

_th e picture for the TV can come

rough either the ANTENNA

plug or the AUDIOIVIDEO INput

ofthe TV).The

control simply tells

the TV which one of these picture
sources it is to show on the TV

screen.

_ Select PICTURE SOURCE

SELECT control.

With the PICTURE!SOUND
CONTROLS on screen, move the

red arrow with thc_VlENU A•
buttons. Then press MENU button.

_,' ,_ Press th_ MENU A• buttons

to place the TV ineither:.

ANT/CABLE- for a picture signal

coming from the ANTENNA

plug on theTV.

VCR/AUX1- for a picture signal

coming from the AUX INI
Audio/Video jacks on the TV.

AUX2- for a picture signal

coming from the AUX IN2

Audio/Video jacks on the TV

<_ Press the STATUS button

to

t the

I p SHARPNESS

_ Remember. The VCR/AUXI (or !

lunless a signal source is connected to
[those Audio/Video Inputjacks on the

TV. (See page 34 for details).

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T_p adjust your TV color and

icture controls, select a TV

channel and follow the steps shown
below:

Select BRIGHTNESS,

PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or

SHARPNESS picture control.

With the PICTURE/SOUND

CONTROLSonscreen, move the

red arrow with the MENU AV
buttons. Then press MENU button.

> Press the (+) or (-) buttons to

adjust the selected control.

<_ Press the STATUS button to

settings are at normal mid-range
levels.

BRIGH'I'NF_S Press (-) or (+) until

whitest pans of the picture are as bright
as you prefer.

PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until dark
parts of the picture show good detail.

COLOR Pre_ (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.

TINT Press (-) ors(+) to obtain natural
skin tones. (Also see Flesh Correction

on page 14 for more information).

Press (-) or (+) to

improve detail in the picture.

-- PICTURESOURCESELECT

li_ BRIGHTNESS

BRIGHTNESS

_H]HIIIIIIllI_)

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CIwearview is a sharpness feature

hich smoothes out

background snow (or picture noise)

without losing picture image detail

or crispness.

<_ Select CLEARVIEW control.

With the PICTURE/SOUND

CONTROLS on screen, move the
red arrow with the MENU akV

buttons. Then press MENU button.

<_ Press the MENU &V but_ns

to place the TV in ENHANCED
mode.

;_ Press the STATUS but_n to

clear the screen.

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PICTUREI SOUNDCONTROLS

-- SHARPNESS

I_ CLEARVIEW

B

-- PIPCOLOR

-- PIPTINT

--BASS

-- TREBLE

USE,_THENg TOSELECT.

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