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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment

Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedtomeetstrictqualityand safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperation

precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.

1. ReadInstructions-Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould

bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.

2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould

beretainedfor futurereference.

3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating

instructionsshouldbeadheredto.

4. FollowInstructions- Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe

followed.

5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater

- for example,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub, ma wetbasementorneara swimmingpool,etc.

6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

6,4,. _ Anapplianceandcartcombinationshouldbemoved

with care.Quickstops,excessiveforce,and uneven surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcart combination

tooverturn.

7. Wallor CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,

theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar

surfacethat may blocktheventilationopenings;or, placedin a built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede

theflowof airthroughtheventilationopenings.

9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfrom heatsources suchas radiators,heat registers,stoves,or other appliances (includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedto a power supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras markedontheappliance.

11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso

thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced

uponor againstthem,paying particularattentionto cordsand plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom

theappliance.

12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended

bythemanufacturer.

13. PowerLines- An outdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfror, powerlines.

14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If anoutsideantennaisconnectedto

thereceiver,besuretheantennasystemisgroundedsoasto pro- videsomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic

charges. Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,

providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingof themats

andsupportingstructuregroundingof thelead-inwiretoananten- nadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationof anten-

na-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesandrequire-

mentsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.

15. Non-usePeriods- Thepowercord ofthe applianceshouldbe unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleftunusedfora longperiodof

time.

16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo

notfallandliquidsarenotspilledintothe enclosurethroughopen- ings.

17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby

qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen: A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or

B. Objectshavefallen,orJiquidhasbeenspilledintotheappli-

ance;or

C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or D. Theappliancedoesnotappearto operatenormallyorexhibits

a markedchangeinperformance;or

E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.

18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance

beyondthatdescribedintheoperatinginstructions.Allotherservic- ingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

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_ Gettin_ Started

Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2

Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3

Table of Contents ....................................................... 4

Features, Model Information ..................................... 5

On-Screen Features

PICTURE MENU

+Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,

Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6

+Using the Magnavue Feature............................... 6

FEATURES MENU

_Selecting aPicture Source .................................. 7

+Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ................. 8

+Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals ......9

_Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .10

_Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 11

_-Setting the "IV Clock ......................................... 12

_Tum-On Timer .................................................. 13

_Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 14

_Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 15

'_Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control ...... 16

+Using the Language Selection Control .............. 17

SOUND MENU

_-Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound

Controls ............................................................. 18

+Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..19

_Using the Incre_lible Stereo Control ................. 20

_Using the Volume Display Control ................... 2 l

ffUsing th_ TV Speaker On/Off Control with

the Audio Output Jacks ..................................... 22

+Using Surround Sound External Speakers ........ 23

+Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ...24-25

Remote Control Operation ....

Using the Remote Locator Feature........ 26-

Setting the Smart Picture Control ..........28-29

Using Smart Sound Control ..................................... 30

Using the Smart Surf Control .................................. 31

Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 32-33

Setting the Remote to Work

Cable TV Converters .......................................... 34-35

Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable

Converters : "Search Method" ................................. 36

Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 37

[i-_ Picture-In-picture (PIP)

How to Use PIP (Connections) ........................... 38-39

How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ...................... 40

Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 41

Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint ............ 42

More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 43

_l General Information

TV Help Menu ......................................................... 43

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

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 45

Index ........................................................................ 45

Factory Service Locations .................................. 46-47

Warranty.................................................................. 48

Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with your TV information packet) for details on:

• Antenna Hook-ups

• First Time Set-Up

(Automatic Settings)

• Basic TV and Remote Control Operation

• On-Screen Menu Use

FirstTimeSetUp-automatically sets the TV for

lcx:al channels, the correct picture signal (antenna or cable), and assists in the setting of the 'IV Guide Plus+

feature.

Infrared Remote Control - operates your TV set and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable TV Converters. A special "Locator" feature can also help you find the remote when it has been stuck out of

sight or misplaced.

Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV

(CATV) channel capability.

C.losed Captioning - allows the viewer to read TV 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) - can show a TV program and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR, etc.) onto the TV screen at the same time.

Stereo-TV - with a built-in audio amplifier and a twin speaker system, reception of TV programs in both broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast

are available.

Twin Antenna (A/B) Inputs - for easy displaying of two separate signal sources on the TV. An A/B button

on the remote control switches the TV's Main screen l_etween the two Antenna (A & B) Inputoptions.

Audio/Video Jacks - for direct connections with

VCRs (and other accessories) for quality "IV picture madsound playback.I

Surround Sound - this TV set is equipped for connections _ith external audio equipment (such as a

Dolby ProLogic Amplifiers) for more dynamic sound replay and audio effects.

Sleep-Timer - automatically turnsthe TV OFF at preset time intervals.

Smart Button - for the control of "IV Sound and the Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to

quickly adjust Smart Sound (to set TV Volume levels during program changes or commercial breaks); Smart P!icture (for programmed video video level adjustments on a variety of program sources); and Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of up to 10 of your

favorite channels).

As you unpack your TV please note that the following items have been included with your se

• Owner's Manual Safety Tip Information

Factory Service Center Locations

• Warranty Registration Card

• Remote Control Transmitter

• Batteries for Remote Control Use

Please take a few minutes to complete your

registration card. The serial number for the TV is

on the back of the set.

Refer to the back of this manual for instructions

on the cleaning and care of the TV.

Oadjust your TV color and

icture controls, select a TV

channel and foUow the steps shown below:

<_ Select BRIGHTNESS,

PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or

SHARPNESS picture control.

With the PICTURE MENU on

screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) 45_ buttons.

Then press the MENU button.

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

adjust the selected control.

,_ _ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

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Select and then press ] Select and then press MENU

MENU (M) button to / (M) button to view additional

view an explanation of controls grouped under same the selected feature, feature heading. For

Example: Tint, Brightness, Picture, etc.

Remember. When the bar scale is

centered, control settings are at normal

mid-range levels.

lh-ess(-)

or (+).until dark parts of the

picture show good detail.

figURE Press(-)or(+)

until whitest parts of the

pictureareasbrightasyou prefer.

COLOR Press (-) or (+) to addor eliminate color.

TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain naturalskin tones.

(Also see Flesh Correction on page 14 for more

information).

SI-IA_NESS Press (-) or (+) to improve detail in the

picture.

M;egnavue is a sharpness

ature which smoothes out

background snow (or picture noise) without losing picture image detail

or crispness.

Select the MAGNAVUE control.

With th_ PICTURE MENU on screen, move the RED highlight

with the MENU (M) 4_t buttons. Then press the MENU button.

<_---_ Press the MENU AV buttons

to move the RED highlight. Press the MENU button to select (t,,_) either ON or OFF.

_. Press the STATUS button to

I clear the screen.

he picture for the TV can come

hrough either the ANTENNA

plug or the AUDIOIVIDEO INput jacks (on the rear of the TV). The

Picture Source control simply tells the TV which one of these picture

sources it is to show on the TV screen.

_1 Select PICTURE SOURCE

_SELECT control. [ With the FEATURES MENU on

I screen, move the RED,highlight [ with the MENU (M) 4-_ buttons.

I Then press the MENU button.

_2_ Press the MENU AY buttons

to move the RED highlight. Press

the MENU button to turn the desired PICTURE SOURCE

control ON (t,_). ANT A or B- for a picture signal

coming from either the ANT(enna) A or B Input plugs on the TV.

AUX - for a picture signal coming from the AUX Video Input jack on

the rear of the TV. S-VIDEO - for better picture detail

and clarity. Also used for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes,

Video Discs, etc.

_.'_ Press the STATUS button

i clear the screen0

Remember, the AUX

and*S-VIDEO modes must

have a video signal source connected (to their INPUT plug)

or the TV screen will be blank. (See pages 24-25 for connection

details).

MAIN MENU

,ANTB

AUX

i S-VIDEO

sed Captioning (CC) allows

ou to read the voice content of

television programs on the TV

screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired this feature uses on-screen

"text boxes" to show dialogue and

conversations while the TV program

is in progress.

Select CLOSED CAPTIONING

control.

With the FEATURES MENU on screen, move the RED=highlight

with the MENU (M) 4_ buttons. Then press the MENU button.

<9 Press the MENU AV buttons

to move the RED highlight. Press the MENU button to select (t,J) the

desired Closed Caption mode - For

Example: "ALWAYS ON" and

"CAPTION 1".

CAPTION 1, 2, 3, 4:

dialogue (and descriptions) for the action on the captioned

TV program shows on-screen.

(See ImportantNote on this page.)

TEXT 1, 2, 3, 4:

often used for channel guide, schedules, or bulletin board

information for CC programs.

<_ After making your Caption

mode

selection, presspe STATUS button to clear the TV screen. The selected

Closed Caption mode will be active. To cancel, set the Closed Captioned

feature to OFF when finished.

Remember. Broadcast

g stations will often use

spelling abbreviations, symbols, dropouts and other grammatical shortcuts in order to keep pace

with the on-screen action. These type factors vary upon the source

of the captioned text material and do not indicate a need for service

on the part of the TV.

NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption

modes (CAPTION 1-4; or TEXT 1-4) necessarily being used by a broadcast station during the transmission of a closed caption program. Usually "CAPTION 1" is the

most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's TV program listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.

MAIN

NO'I_ The ON DURING MUTE ONLY controlcan

heusedtosettheTV to

tunatheClosed Caption mode'_)N"wheneverthe

MUTEbuttonon the

FEATURE MENU

1 OF4=

ALWAYS ON

ALWAYS OFF ON DURING MUTE ONLY

CAPTION I mode

Example Screen Display

Closed Caption information will usually appear

in black and white (although some broadcasters

or networks may occasionally use color to highlight or draw attention to certain areas.)

This symbol will appearon channelsthat contain Closed Captioning material whenever

the statusdisplay is shown.

FULL SCREEN TEXT

will block TV screen from viewing

1z:00

ou need to make sure the TV is

et to pick up either Cable TV

or Antenna signals. In other words the TV needs to know if you connected a Cable TV signal or a

normal antenna to its ANTENNA

plug.

NOTE: If you went through First

Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been

completed for you.

Select CABLE CHANNEL

TUNING control.

With the FEATURES MENU on screen, move the REDhighlight

with the MENU (M)4_) buttons. Then press the MENU button.

Press the MENU &V buttons

to move the RED highlight. Press the MENU button to select (t,,') the desired mode - For Example:

CABLE.

CABLE- If you DO have

Cable TV connected

to the "IV. Channels

1-125 available.

NORMAL- If you have an

Antenna connected to the TV. Channels

2-69 available.

_,,,_ Press the STATUS button

clear the screen. •

MAIN MENU

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FEATURE MENU

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Note: Both ANT(enna) A and ANT B inputs on the rearof the TV can he set for the correct

coanected signal (either an Antenna or Cable "IVsource).

Ur TV can automatically set itself

r local area (or Cable TV)

channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL • •

buttons are pressed.

NOTE: If you went through First

Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you.

<,,_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY

(START AUTO-PROGRAMMING)

conlrol.

With the FEATURES MENU on screen, move theRED highlight with

the MENU (M)4_ buttons. Then press the MENU button.

_ Press the MENU button to turn

AUTO-PROGRAMMING ON.

The TV shows which channel

numbers are "SAVED" (t,_) as they are added into memory.

"Auto-programming CHANNEL

MEMORY is finished" shows when the TV is through adding channels.

<_ Press the STATUS or Menu (M)

dbutton to clear the screen.

Try it out. Press the

CHANNEL&• buttons

and see which channels you can

select. Remember, an Antenna or Cable

"IV signal must first be connected to your TV so that channels can be saved.

If you want to delete any unwanted channels from the TV's

memory, see "ADD/DELETE CHANNELS" on the next page.

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Channel Numbers are j

Saved in Memory

I,-

FEATURE MENU

AUTO_ROGRAMMING CHANNEL

MEMORY FOR ANT A

2*," 3t/' 4tP

5V" 6€" 7€" 8€" 9v _ 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 1B 19 20

21 22 23 24

| Press "M" to |

uto-Programming (see previous page) adds all the

channels it can find (on your

Antenna or Cable TV system) into

the TV's memory. AddlDelete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the TV's memory.

Sel tC r, L MEMORY

(ADD/DELETE CHANNELS) control.

With the FEATURES MENU on screen, move the RED highlight

with the MENU (M) <-_buttons. Then press the MENU button.

_i _ Press the CHANNEL AV or

number buttons toselect the

channel you want to add or delete.

_,,_ Press the MENU button

ADD the channel intothe TV's

memory.

Press the MENU • button to DELETE the channel from

memory.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel you wish to add or delete.

_,_ Press the STATUS MENU

buttonto clear the screen when

through.

Remember. You can also

add the AUX and S-VIDEO

modes just like a channel. Then by pressing the CHANNEL A,V

buttons the AUX(iliary) mode can quickly be selected to use the desired set of Input jacks on the

TV (see pages 24-25). Note: AUX and S-VIDEO modes

will be located between the lowest and highest channel numbers

within the ADD/DELETE CHANNEL control screen.

MAIN MENU

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(_4.aJ4NELMEMORY i

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i START I [IAUTO_ROGRAMMING |

SELECT CI-16NNEL

{_ toDELETE CHANNELfoi".,6J_ITB

(_ when FINISHED

NOTE: A separate ADD/DELETE CHANNEL memory may also be mated forthe ANT(enna) B Input on the

rearof the set (if an Antenna or Cable TV signal has been connected). Just press the (_ button oq. the remote,

while in the ADD/DELETE CHANNEL mode, to switch

between the ANT A and ANT B channel memory lists. Then follow steps 2 and 3 as shown to the left to add or delete the desired channels.

our TV comes with an on-

creen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen with every channel change

(and when the STATUS button is

pressed). NOTE: If you went through First

Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you.

_1,1_ Select SET CLOCK control.

With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5) on screen, move the RInD highlight

with the MENU (M)_'_ buttons.

Then press the MENU button.

Press the remote's number

buttons to set the time clock.

<_ Press the STATUS button to set

l the clock in operation and clear thescreen.

Remember, be sure to

g[ press '_" first and then the

hour number for single digit entries. The remote's MENU (M) ___)

buttons can also be used to set the hours, minutes and AM/PM

portions of the clock. TV Clock settings may be lost

when the TV is unplugged (or AC power todae set is interrupted.)

MAIN MENU

FEATURE MENU

== SET CLOCK S. ON TIMER

an alarm clock you can

set the TV to turn itself on at the

same time everyday.

<_ Select SET ON TIMER

control. With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5)

on screen, move the RED highlight

,ak

with the MENU (M) 4-_ buttons. Then press the MENU button.

<2_ Press the MENU AV and

I MENU (M) buttons to highlight

and select "ON" (tl).

<_ Pl'ess the MENU AV and

then the MENU (M) buttons to

select "SET ON TIME".

<_ Press the remote's number

buttons to set the "TURN ON" time for the TV. (Press MENU •

• for AM or PM.)

<.5_ Press the STATUS button to

set the "ON TIME" and clear the

screen.

FEATURE MENU

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HOUR T0 TURN 0N

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ve you ever fallen asleep in

ont of the TV only to have it

wake you up at two in the morning

with a test pattern screeching in

your ears? Well, your TV can save

you all that trouble by automatically turning itself off.

_1_ Press the SLEEP button on the

remote control. Note: you can also select the

SLEEP control with the TV's on- screen FEATURES MENU (2 of 5).

Move the RED highlight with the

MENU (M) 4_ buttons. Then press the MENU button.

_,_,._ the SLEEP button

Press

repeatedly to pick the amount of time (15 minutes to 2 hours ahead)

before the TV will turnitself off. The (+), (-) buttons can also be used

to set the amount of time.

<_ Press the STATUS or MENU

(M) button to clear the screen after you have set the time for the TV to

turn off.

plpl

Remember, to see how

many minutes are left before

the TV shuts itaelf off, reselect the

SLEEP TIMER control screen.

To stop a SLEEP TIMER setting, reset thd timer back to OFF.

(Turning the TV off and on, or pressing a button during the last

minute of a timer setting, will also cancel a setting.)

A few seconds before the TV is to shut off a message will come on the

screen telling you GOOD NIGHT.

FEATURE MENU

FEATLIE MENU

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th the Channel Display

ontrol you can change the size and location of the on screen channel and clock information.

<'1_ Select CHANNEL DISPLAY

control.

With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M)_k

buttons. Then press the MENU button.

(_ Press the MENU AV and

MENU (M) buttons to highlight

I and select (tl) the LARGE or I SMALL display control.

<_3,,_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

Try it out.

Press the CHANNEL &V

buttons and you should see the Display Size you selected.

Remember. The SMALL SIZE display shows only the channel

number, not the time (or clock).

FEATURE MENU

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CHANNEL DISPLAY OPTIONS

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