Important safety instructions-1
Identification of Controls-------4
Front ------------------------------------------------------4
Back-------------------------------------------------------5
Remote Controller -------------------------------------6
Installing batteries -------------------------------------7
Effective range of the Remote----------------------7
Installation --------------------------8
Antenna installation -----------------------------------8
Connecting video and audio equipment ---------9
Connect side AV input terminals -------------------9
Connecting rear AV input terminals----------------9
Connecting Component input-----------------------10
Connecting the AV outputs--------------------------11
Basic Operation------------------12
Turning on -----------------------------------------------12
Turning off -----------------------------------------------12
Main Menu Overview ---------------------------------13
Menu navigation ---------------------------------------13
Watching AV program---------------------------------14
Switching from AV to TV -----------------------------14
Displaying the information banner ----------------14
Using the program guide ----------------------------14
Tuning in----------------------------15
To enter the PRESET menu ------------------------15
Auto Program -------------------------------------------15
Skipping an unnecessary channel ----------------16
Checking the DTV signal strength ----------------16
Viewing channel label --------------------------------16
Channel Selection--------------- 17
Sound Control--------------------
18
Adjusting Picture-----------------19
Adjusting picture --------------------------------------19
Changing picture size -------------------------------19
Timer Setting----------------------20
To enter the CLOCK menu-------------------------20
Auto Clock Setup-------------------------------------20
Manual Clock Setup ---------------------------------20
On timer setup-----------------------------------------21
Setting Sleep timer ----------------------------------21
System Setting -------------------22
To enter the EXTRA menu -------------------------22
Selecting the OSD menu language-------------22
Selecting AUDIO language ------------------------22
Setting up Closed Caption -------------------------23
Selecting the caption type -------------------------23
Customizing digital Closed Captions------------24
Parental Control------------------25
To enter the P.LOCK menu -----------------------25
Setting up the P.LOCK password-----------------25
Enabling Parental Controls-------------------------26
Setting up MPAA ratings ---------------------------26
Setting up TV ratings --------------------------------27
Setting up Canadian English ratings ------------28
Setting up Canadian French ratings-------------28
Setting up RRT5 criteria ratings------------------29
Troubleshooting -----------------30
Specifications---------------------33
Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FCC NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
SURGE PROTECTORS:
It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC
connection. Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered
under warranty for this product.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISES ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
FCC WARNING:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded cables when
connecting to other devices. Modifications not authorized by
the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate
this device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital
programming for both cable and external UHF/VHF
antenna (ATSC) and also can receive NTSC (cable
and external UHF/VHF antenna) programs.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general
precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to
an outdoor antenna.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth
for cleaning.
6. ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this product near water–for example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub;
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCES
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
(This Caution Marking and Rating Label are located at the rear enclosure of the unit.)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOTAND FULLY INSERT.
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13. LIGHTNING
To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
14. POWER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
15. OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to the
product, 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 70, provides
information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge product, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge product, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for grounding
electrodes.
18. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
20. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance–this indicates a need for service.
23. HEAT
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Identification of Controls
Front
4
4. INPUT button: Video input select.
5. MENU button: To enter into menu operation.
6. VOL- button: volume down adjust; menu item adjust.
7. VOL+ button: volume up adjust; menu item adjust.
8. CH- button: channel down select; menu item select.
9. CH+ button: channel up select; menu item select.
1. Power
button.
2. Indicator.
3. Remote sensor.
2
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
INPUT
MENU
VOL+
CH+CH
VOL
Back
1. COMPONENT input (Y, Cb ,Cr , AUDIO L/MONO, R)
2. RF: Antenna input.
3. AV1 input (S-VIDEO,VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, R)
4. AV output(VIDEO, AUDIO L, R)
5. AV2 input (VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, R)
5
1
2
3
4
VIDEO
L/MONO
R
(2)
5
Headphones jack
Identification of Controls (continued)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/MONO
R
VIDEO
L
AUDIORAUDIO
(1)
RF
Y
C
b
C
r
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
Identification of Controls(continued)
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Remote Controller
1. POWER
Turn the unit on or off
2.INPUT
To quickly select input source
3. Direct channel selector/number buttons
Use these number buttons to select channel or input
password
4. Dash (-)
Used to enter a program number for multiple program
channels such as 2-1,2-2,etc.
5. RETURN
To quickly return to the previous viewed channel
6. CH+/-
To select channels upward or
downward
7. VOL+/-
Used to adjust volume.
8. ZOOM
To change picture size in DTV mode.
9. MUTE
Sound mute
10. CCD
To turn the CCD on or off
11. MENU
To access the Menu main page
12. DISPLAY
To display channel status or signal information
13. Menu navigation button: 5634
56: To move upward or downward in menu
operation;
34: To move left or right in menu operation;
To adjust selected menu
item in menu
operation;
14. EXIT
Used to exit the menu
15. GUIDE
To display program guide.
16. PICTURE
To select the picture mode
17. MTS/SAP
To select MONO,STEREO or SAP.
18. SLEEP
To set Sleep timer
9
10
12
2
1
7
3
6
5
14
8
16
17
11
15
13
4
18
1
2
/
Do not try to recharge batteries they are not
intended to be recharged.
/
Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
Do not mix different types of batteries together
or old batteries with fresh ones.
/
When the remote control will not be used for a
long period of time
or when the batteries are
worn out, remove the batteries.
/
Do not throw the batteries into a fire. Dispose of
used batteries in the specified manner.
/
Do not drop, dampen or disassemble the remote
control.
Notes:
Notes:
/
When there is an obstacle between the TV
and the transmitter, the transmitter may not
operate.
/
When direct sunlight, and incandescent lamp,
fluorescent lamp or any other strong light
shines on the REMOTE SENSOR of the TV,
the remote operation may be unstable.
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Installing batteries
Effective range of the Remote
7
<(Place the batteries
with their terminals
corresponding to the
(+) and (–) indications
in the battery
compartment.)
Open the battery cover.
Insert two size-AAA
batteries.
Replace the cover.
Installation
Optimum reception of colour requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must
be used. The exact type and position of the antenna will depend upon your particular area.
/ It is recommended that the 75-ohm coaxial cable be used to eliminate interference and noise which
may occur
due to radio wave conditions.
/ The antenna cable should not be bundled with the power cord and the like.
/ If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance.
Notes:
INSTALL the unit in a room where direct light will not fall upon the screen. To ta l darkness or a reflection on
the picture screen may cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable
viewing.
Antenna installation
8
Wall Antenna
Socket
RF Coaxial Cable(75 ohm)
Bronze Wire
Antenna Input
Connecting video and audio equipment
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
W
W
Y
Y
R
R
This TV set provides 2 groups of AV input terminals and one group of COMPONENT input terminals for your
convenient connection to VCR, DVD or other video equipment to enjoy the high quality picture.
Please refer to the owner's manual of the equipment to be connected as well.
Connecting Rear AV Input Terminals
Signal
9
Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio(L,R)/Video terminal on the unit and the video equipment.
For better video, you can use the S-Video terminal if your source supports it.
To view the program from the AV1 input terminals, please press INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly until
AV1 appears on the
screen.
Connect Side AV Input Terminals
To Video output
o Aud o ut uts
T
i
op
Installation (continued)
To view the program from the AV2 input terminals, please press INPUT button on the remote control
repeatedly until AV2 appears on the screen.
Note:
S-VIDEO input uses the same circuit as
VIDEO1, and the S-VIDEO terminal
overrides the VIDEO1 terminal. When
both S-video and video1 signal are input,
the S-video
signal is selected and the
OSD is "SVIDEO". To view video1 signal,
disconnect the S-VIDEO connection.
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
To S-Video input
To Video input
To Audio inputs
To S-Video output
To Video output
To Audio outputs
R
Y
w
w
R
Y
: Yellow (video)
: White (audio L/MONO)
: Red(audio R)
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
L
AUDIO OUT
R
R
Y
w
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/MONO
R
VIDEO
L
AUDIORAUDIO
(1)
RF
Y
C
b
C
r
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/MONO
R
(2)
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Installation (continued)
Connecting DVD input
Connect the component video cable between Y, CB,CR input terminals on the unit and Y,C B,CR output terminals on
the
DVD player.
Connect the Audio cable between the audio input terminals on the unit and audio output terminals on the DVD
player.
To view the program from the COMPONENT input terminals, please press INPUT button on the remote control
repeatedly until COMPONENT appears on the screen.
Note:
This unit can only receive YC
bCr
signal but not YP
bPr signal through
DVD input.
G
G
B
B
R
R
R
R
W
W
L
COMPONENT OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
Y
C
b
C
r
R
w
R
G
B
:White (audio L/MONO )
:Green (Y)
:Blue (C
b)
:Red (audio R,Cr)
Video Cable
Audio Cable
DVD Player, STB, etc
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/MONO
R
VIDEO
L
AUDIORAUDIO
(1)
RF
Y
C
b
C
r
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
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Installation (continued)
Connecting the AV outputs
You can connect an audio system to the AV output terminals on the TV set rear to enjoy a high-quality sound from the
audio system, or you can connect the AV output terminals to the VCR to record the program you like.
R
Y
w
R R
Y
w w
VIDEO IN
R
R
L
L
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
w
R
Y
: Ye l l o w (video)
: White (audio L)
: Red(audio R)
To Video output
To Audio outputs
To Video input
To Audio inputs
VCR for Recording
Audio System
To Audio inputs
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/MONO
R
VIDEO
L
AUDIORAUDIO
(1)
RF
Y
C
b
C
r
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
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Basic Operation
Turning on
Turning off
1
4 The TV set can turn off automatically by Sleep timer function
(needs to be set in advance).
4 If there is no input signal for 15 minutes, the TV set can turn off
automatically.
4 After you turn off the TV, you should wait at least 5 seconds if
you want
to turn the TV on again.
2
In STANDBY mode, press the Power button on the
TV set or on the remote controller and the TV set will
be turned on.
If no picture appears and the standby indicator lights up, then the TV
set is in STANDBY mode. Now please follow step 2.
Notes:
Notes:
Press the Power button on the remote controller or
on the TV set to turn off the TV set.
Insert the AC plug into a conveniently located AC
outlet.
The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the
possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a
nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade. It is the
user's responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete
outlet.
To prevent electric shock, do not use a
(polarized) plug with an extension cord
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted.
1
If you do not intend to use your TV for an extended
period of time, unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
2
Power On/
Standby
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Note:
lTo clearly introduce the menu operations , this operation manual provides a description based on operation with
the remote control.
lThe illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual are for explanation purposes(some are enlarged, others
cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual ones.
Menu navigation
With the power on, press the MENU button to display the main menu.
1
Press or button to select menu.65
2
Press button to enter the menu.3or4
3
Within the menu, use or to select, use to adjust or enter sub-menu.65 3or4
4
Press MENU button to return to the previous menu.
Press EXIT button to exit the main menu and return to your program.
5
Basic Operation
(continued)
Navigating the menus
This unit has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the screen. This system makes it convenient and
fast to use features on the unit. Yo u can also display the status of TV features while watching a program.
PICTURE
P.LOCK
CLOCK
PRESET
EXTRA
Main Menu Overview (TV Mode)
MAIN MENU
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
PARENTAL
LOCK
CHANGE
PASSWORD
P.LOCK
ON TIMER
CLOCK
DST
AUTO
CLOCK
ZONE
CLOCK
AUTO PROGRAM
CH
SETUP
PRESET
ANTENNA
STRAT
AUTO PROGRAM
CH NO
SKIP
LABEL*
DIG
SIGNAL*
CH SETUP
CLOSED CAPTION
MENU
LANGUAGE
AUDIO
LANGUAGE
EXTRA
CC DISPLAY
CC
SETTING
CLOSED CAPTION
MPAA RATING
TV
RATING
CANADA
ENGLISH
CANADA
FRENCH
RATINGS LOCKS
LOCK
RATINGS
LOCKS
PARENTAL LOCK
CC TYPE
CC
MODE*
CC CUSTOMER*
CC SETTING
Note:
! Items marked with * do not appear in all modes.
! Some menu items are grayed out and are not selectable.
Press INPUT button on the remote controller.
Press this button repeatedly until the picture of TV program appears.
Watching AV program
Switching from AV to TV
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To watch a video program from AV inputs, press INPUT button
repeatedly until you see the appropriate input indicator on the
screen.
This TV set provides 2 groups of AV input terminals and one group of
COMPONENT input terminals for your convenient connection to
VCR, DVD or other video equipments.
AV1
COMPONENT
AV2
Note: S-VIDEO input uses the same circuit as VIDEO1, and the S-
VIDEO terminal overrides the VIDEO1 terminal. When both S-video
and video1 signal are input, the S-video signal is selected and the OSD
is "SV IDEO". To view video1 signal, disconnect the S-VIDEO
connection.
8-0
MONO
DISPLAY
button
Select Input
Source
GUIDE
button
Basic Operation (continued)
Displaying the information banner
The information banner displays status information such as
channel number and signal source. Depending on the mode,
different information is displayed. In DTV mode, more information
(such as channel number and channel name, signal resolution,
etc.) can be displayed.
Press DISPLAY
button and the information banner appears.
Using the program guide
You can press GUIDE button on the remote control
to display guide information if available. You can
obtain program broadcasting time and program
name from the guide.
Note:
The GUIDE works only with digital channels.
(Example)
GUIDE
07:00PM-08:00PM WGBH-S
WGBH DTV Broadcast Signal
08:10PM-10:00PM WGBH-S
WGBH DTV Broadcast Signal
1/1
Press3or4 to scroll page if
there are two or more pages.
Tuning in
Press6 button to select START item.
Press 3 or 4 button to start
Auto Program.
Press5or 6 button to select
PRESET item.
15
Press MENU button.
Press 3or 4 button to enter
PRESET menu.
To enter the PRESET menu
4
Press 3 or 4 button to enter AUTO PROGRAM sub
menu.
In AIR mode, the set receives antenna
signals. In CABLE mode the set receives
Cable TV programs. Please select:
AIR: If using VHF/UHF antenna.
CABLE: If using Cable TV.
Auto program
3
Highlight ANTENNA item, press 3 or 4 button to select
AIR or CABLE.
1
2
Enter the PRESET menu, highlight AUTO PROGRAM
item.
AUTO PROGRAM
CH SETUP
PRESET
MAIN MENU
PICTURE
P
.LOCK
CLOCK
PRESET
EXTRA
ANTENNA
START
AUTO
PROGRAM
AIR
When you turn on the TV for the first time, you should perform an
auto program to set up stations on your TV. Below is the steps.
The unit begins to search and memorize all available programs.
Please wait patiently since it will take some time to finish
searching.
Note:
The
TV set will first memorize analog programs. After all
available analog programs have been memorized, it begins to
memorize DTV programs. During analog program memorizing,
you can press MENU button to stop it, then the TV turns to
memorize DTV programs. If you want to stop DTV program
memorizing,
just press MENU button again.
Menu navigation
button
MENU
Exit the menu
4
6
5
Press 5or 6button to select CH NO. item.
Press 6 button to select SKIP item.
Press 3or4 button to select a channel number (for
example, channel 2-2).
Press 3or 4button to set to ON.
Now channel 2-2 will be skipped when
you browse channels by CH+/- button.
To restore a skipped channel, please
use digit buttons to select the skipped
channel, then repeat the above steps
and set the SKIP item to OFF.
Skipping an unnecessary channel
3
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Checking the DTV signal strength
Viewing channel label (Only for DTV programs)
Tuning in (continued)
Enter the PRESET menu, press 5or 6 button to select CH
SETUP item.
Press 3 or 4 button to enter CH SETUP menu.
1
2
AUTO PROGRAM
CH SETUP
PRESET
CH NO
SKIP
CH SETUP
2-2
ON
LABEL
WGBH-DX
DIG SIGNAL
25DB
Enter the PRESET menu, press 5or
6 button to select CH SETUP item,
press 3 or 4 button to enter CH
SETUP menu. Now the menu bottom
line shows the signal strength for the
current DTV channel.
CH NO
SKIP
CH SETUP
2-2
ON
LABEL
WGBH-DX
DIG SIGNAL
25DB
After saving channels into memory, you can skip unnecessary
channels so that only the channels you want to watch are selected
with the CH+/- buttons.
You can check the strength of your DTV signal and determine
whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The
stronger the signal
strength, the less likely you are to experience
picture degradation.
You can make use of the information banner to know the channel
label for the current DTV program. You can also open the CH
SETUP menu and view the channel label . Note that the channel
labels are automatically assigned and
can not be changed by users.
Menu navigation
button
MENU
Exit the menu
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Channel Selection
3
Use CH+ or CH- button
Use previous channel button
Press CH+ button, the channel number increases;
Press CH- button, the channel number decreases.
Press this button to switch between the current channel and the
previous channel.
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Using the number pad
Press the number buttons (0-9) and the dash (-) button, then wait for
some seconds (or press ENTER button) to go directly to that channel.
For example, if you want to select channel 8-3, press 8-3 on the remote
control. (Make sure that you press the buttons within three seconds of
each other, or the channel won’s be entered correctly.)
Note: In some situations, virtual channel numbers do not correspond
to physical frequencies.
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Information about USA channel numbering
= ATSC PSIP channel has two part channel number:
— Major channel number
— Minor channel number
=In US, in most situations the major channel number is same for both
analog and digital channels (It is equal to the NTSC channel number for
existing broadcasters.)
=In US, a minor channel
number of zero is used for a broadcaster’s analog
channel.
Channel Numbering Example
= Original NTSC Channels for Des Moines:
— 5, 8, 11, 13, 17
= Possible NTSC + ATSC Channels for Des Moines:
— 5-0, 8-0, 11-0, 13-0, 17-0 (channel numbers for existing analog
channels)
— 5-1, 5-2, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3,8-4, 13-1 (channel numbers for digital
channels)
For example:
Channel: 5-1
Major channel number
Minor channel number
Channel selection
Direct
select
DASH button
Previous channel
Channel
up/down
ENTER button
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1
Use VOL+ or VOL- button.
Press VOL+ button, the volume increases;
Press VOL- button, the volume decreases.
2
If you want to mute the sound, press
MUTE button on the remote.
To resume the sound, press this
button again.
Notes:
Sound Control
26VOLUME
26VOLUME
4 Yo u can also resume the sound by pressing VOL+ button.
4 If you mute the sound the color of VOLUME displayed on the screen
is red, after resuming the sound the color of VOLUME displayed on
the screen is green.
Use MUTE button.
Sound mute
Volume up/down
Setting up Stereo/SAP broadcasts
This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP
(Secondary Audio Program) that may accompany the stereo
program. This type of signal is available only from analog
channels.You can select Stereo or SAP only when the TV
station transmits these signals. Mono sound is automatically
received if the broadcast is
only in monophonic. Yo u can also
select MONO if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo
signal.
Press the MTS/SAP button repeatedly to select the MTS
mode.
MTS/SAP button
Adjusting Picture
Press 5or 6 button to select item.
Press 3or 4 button to adjust.
Press PICTURE button to select picture mode.
Item
Press 3
Press 4
Contrast
weaker
stronger
Color
paler deeper
Brightness
darker
lighter
Sharpness
softer
sharper
Tint
purplish
greenish
There are three preset picture modes (STANDARD, DYNAMIC and
SOFT) and one user-set picture mode (PERSONAL) .
You can quickly select Picture mode by pressing the PICTURE
button on the remote control.
STANDARD: Select for a normal picture.
DYNAMIC: Select for a bright and dynamic picture.
SOFT: Select for
a finely detailed picture.
PERSONAL: The picture quality you set.
Adjusting picture
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2
3
4
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Press MENU button.
Now the PICTURE item is highlighted automatically.
Press3or4button to enter PICTURE menu.
CONTRAST
20
Changing picture size (only in DTV mode)
You can change picture size (aspect ratio) according to your
video signal type or personal preference.
When the video signal type is in16:9 format, press the ZOOM
button to select the desired picture size (aspect ratio). You can
select between NORMAL and ZOOM.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
50
40
40
0
40
Menu navigation
button
MENU
ZOOM
PICTURE
Exit the menu
Auto search/Manual search/Channel skip/Fine tuning
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Timer Setting
Enter the CLOCK menu, press 5
or 6 button to select AUTO
CLOCK item and then
use3or4to turn the AUTO
CLOCK function ON.
Auto Clock Setup
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2
3
To enter the CLOCK menu
Press 5 or 6 button to select CLOCK item.
Press MENU button.
Press 3 or 4 button to enter CLOCK menu.
- With the Auto Clock function ON, the time is set automatically from a
digital channel signal.
- If the TV loses power, the clock setting you have made will be cleared.
If your viewing area uses DST(Daylight Saving Time), set
DST to ON in the menu, otherwise set it to OFF.
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2
Press VOL+ button to select
AM or PM.
Using 0-9 buttons to input the
current time.
- If current time setting is wrong by the auto clock function, reset the clock
manually.
- If the TV loses power, the clock setting you have made will be cleared.
Manual Clock Setup
Press5 or 6button to select
CLOCK item.
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Enter the CLOCK menu, set
AUTO CLOCK item to OFF.
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Press 5 or 6 button to select ZONE item, use 3or4to
select your viewing area time zone.
ON TIMER
CLOCK
CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK
ZONE
DST
--:--AM
--:--AM
ON
OFF
PACIFIC
ON TIMER
CLOCK
CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK
ZONE
DST
--:--AM
9:10AM
OFF
OFF
PACIFIC
ON TIMER
CLOCK
CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK
ZONE
DST
--:--AM
6:00AM
ON
ON
PACIFIC
Menu navigation
button
MENU
0-9
number button
VOL+
Exit the menu
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