Philips 34PW9819-17 User Manual

Color TV

Directions for Use

Color TV

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Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you

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enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP­MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans

la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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conditions of your PHILIPS warranty.

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verification of ownership in the
event of product theft or loss.

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days. So please mail it to us right now!

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-

ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 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 particu-

larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app-

aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when 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:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-

ance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

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 connect-

ed 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. 70­1984, 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.

Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code

Note to the 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.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS

Jack Panel descriptions and required cables . . . . . . .6

Using the AV 1 Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the AV 2 Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the Side Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the AV 3 Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the AV 4 Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Component Video Input Jacks (CVI) . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the S-Video Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Monitor Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Audio Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PICTURE MENU CONTROLS

Adjusting the Contrast Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting the Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting the Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting the Sharpness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting the Tint Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

How to set the Color Temp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

How to use the Pixel Plus (Digital Processing) Control . . .17

How to set the Dynamic Contrast Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

How to use the DNR Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

How to use the Color Enhancement Control . . . . . . . . . . . .20

How to use the Auto Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

How to set the Picture Format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

SOUND MENU CONTROLS

Adjusting the TV Volume

(and Headphone Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Adjusting the TV Equalizer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

How to use the Sound Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

How to use the Alternate Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

How to set the TV for Stereo programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

How to use the 3D Surround Effect Control . . . . . . . . . . . .28

How to use the AVL (Automatic Volume Leveler) Control .29

How to use the Delta Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

How to use the Auto Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

FEATURE MENU CONTROLS

How to use the Closed Captions Controls . . . . . . . .32

How to use the Sleeptimer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

How to use the On-Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Using the Channel List Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

How to use the Channel Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using the Lock After Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

How to block programming using the TV Ratings Lock

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

How to block programming using the Movie Ratings

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Editing channels with the Channel Remove Control . . . . . .40

Using the Antenna Attenuator Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

SPEAKER MENU CONTROLS

Using the Test Tone and Speaker Trim Controls . . .42

How to turn the Center Mode and Surround Speakers

Controls on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

GENERAL MENU CONTROLS

How to use the Menu Background Control . . . . . . .44

Using the Surf Control (Channel Surf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

How to use the Dual Screen (PIP) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Changing Channels/Inputs/Repositioning the PIP Window

. . . . .47

How to use the Freeze Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

How to Reset the AV Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Using the Tilt Adjust Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

How to Minimize or Maximize the Onscreen Display . . . .50

How to set up the Timer Zone and Daylight

Savings Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

How to change your PIN (Personal Identification Number)

for AutoLock features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

How to Label the AV Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

REMOTE CONTROL RELATED FEATURES

Using the Active Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Using the Remote Control with accessory devices

Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Code-Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Direct-Entry Code list for accessory devices . . . . . . . . .56-57

Remote Control Accessory Device Specific Buttons . . . . . .58

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Refer to the simple Quick Use and Setup
Guide (supplied with your TV) for details

on Basic Connections, Remote Control
Operation, Language and Auto Program.

QUICK USE AND SETUP GUIDE

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Settings

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Quick Use and Setup Guide

ONTENTS

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Important Notice/Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How to Use the Installation Features . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Making Basic TVConnections

Using the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Basic Cable TVConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Setting the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Basic Antenna TVConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How to Automatically Program Channels . . . . . . . .3

Basic TVOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How to Add and Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How to set the AutoChron™Feature (Clock) . . . . .4

Remote Control Button Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How to Name (Label) Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

BASICTV CONNECTIONS

Direct Cable Connection:

CABLETV

our Cable TVinput into your home may be a single (75 ohm)

Cable signal coming from

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cable or a converter box installation. In either case, the con-

Cable Company (Round

nection to the TVis very easy. Follow the steps below to connect

75Ωcoaxial cable)

your cable signal to your new television.

If yourcable signal comes directly from a round 75Ωcoaxial
cable use the following steps:

Connect the open end of the round Cable Company sup­plied cableto the 75Ωinputon the TV. Screw it down finger

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tight.

Plug the television in to the wall outletand turn the TVon.
Refer to the AUTOPROGRAM feature to program all the

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available channels on your cable signal.

Cable Box Connection:

If yourcable signal comes from a cable box, use the following
steps:

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Connect the open end of the round Cable Company sup-

the cable signal IN(put) plug on the back of

plied cable to

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the Cable Box.

INPUT

Using a separate round coaxial cable, connect one end to the
OUT(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box.

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Connect the otherend of the round coaxial cableto the
75Ωinput on the back of the television. Screw it down finger

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tight.

Plug the television in to the wall outletand turn the TVon.

Cable Signal IN from

Refer to the TUNER and AUTOPROGRAM features on page

the Cable Company

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3 of this Quick Use Guide. TUNER should be set to the
CABLE option. AUTOPROGRAM can be set to program all
the available channels on your cable signal into the televi­sion’s memory.

ANTENNATV

Antenna Connection:

combination antenna receives normal broadcast chan-

Outdoor or Indoor Antenna

nels (VHF 2–13 and UHF 14–69). Your connection is

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(Combination VHF/UHF)

easy because there is only one 75Ω(ohm) antenna plug on

The combination antenna receives normal

the back of your TV, and that’s where the antenna goes.

broadcast channels 2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).

If yourantenna has a round cable(75 ohm) on the end,
then you're ready to connect it to the TV.

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If yourantenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you
first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a
300- to 75-ohm adapter.

Push the round endof the adapter (or antenna) onto the

Twin

75Ω(ohm) plug on the back of the TV. If the round end of

Lead Wire

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the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down finger tight.

Plug the television in to the wall outletand turn the TV

Refer to the TUNER and AUTOPROGRAM features on

on.

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page 3 of this Quick Use Guide. TUNER should be set to the

Round 75Ω

ANTENNAoption. AUTOPROGRAM can be set to program

Coaxial Cable

all the available channels on your cable signal into the televi-

from Antenna

sion’s memory.

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OUTPUT

300 to 75-ohm
Adapter

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several
different television models. Not all features (and
drawings) discussed in this manual will necessar­ily match those found with yourtelevision set.
This is normal and does not require that you con­tact yourdealerorrequest service.
WARNING: TO PREVENTFIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOTEXPOSE THIS UNITTO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

Jack Panel Back of TV

Round 75Ω
Coaxial Cable

Jack Panel
Back of TV

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Color TV

Color TV

Jack Panel
Back of TV

IMPORTANT

AC Power
Wall Outlet

Power Plug
from back of TV

Jack Panel Back
of Cable Box

AC Power

Wall Outlet

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Power Plug
from back of TV

AC Power
Wall Outlet

Power Plug

from back of TV

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Items Included with This TV

FEATURES

Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incom­ing signals to help provide the best picture quality. This feature
monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise
reduction control.

Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs,
DVDs, High Definition Receivers or other devices, providing
quality TV picture and sound playback.

Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at
an even level. Peaks and valleys that occur during program
changes or commercial breaks are reduced, making for a more
consistent, comfortable sound.

Channel Lock allows you to block the viewing of certain chan­nels or programs with certain ratings if you do not want your
children to view inappropriate materials.

Auto Programming scans (when activated) for all available
channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only
active broadcast stations in the TV’s memory.

AutoPicture™ allows you to change the picture settings (color,
tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of programming, such as
sports, movies, multimedia (games), or weak signals with the
push of one button. Selections include, Personal, Rich, Natural,
Soft, Multimedia, or Eco.

AutoSound™ allows you to change to different factory pre­defined audio settings and a personal control that you set accord­ing to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu.
The five factory-set controls (Personal, Speech, Music, Movie,
and Multimedia) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to
enhance the particular programming you are watching.

Channel Remove allows you to delete channels from the list
stored in the TV’s memory. Channel Remove makes it easy to
limit the number of channels that are available to you when you
press the Channel (+) or (–) buttons on your remote control.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dia­logue or voice conversations as onscreen text.

Dynamic Contrast helps to sharpen the picture quality by
improving the contrast between the darkest and brightest parts of
the picture.

Pixel Plus™ (or Digital Processing) gives a choice of two dif­ferent scanning techniques – Progressive Scan or Pixel Plus.

Progressive Scan doubles the number of picture lines, elimi­nating line flicker and providing a jitter-free picture.

Pixel Plus

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improves the appearance of onscreen motion.
The number of picture lines are increased along with the
number of pixels per line, giving normal broadcast signals,
DVD reproduction or Digital TV signals, unparalleled sharp­ness and depth. Gives the viewer near High Definition and
natural looking detail without the High Definition signal.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote­controlled devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, cable convert­ers, satellite receivers, etc.

Onscreen Menu shows helpful messages and instructions for
setting TV feature controls (can be viewed in English, French, or
Spanish).

Your new television and its packing 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.

END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL

Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF after a set amount
of time that you choose.

Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) chan­nel capability allows for viewing by antenna or cable.

Stereo capability, including a built-in audio amplifier and twin­speaker system, allows for the reception of TV programs broad­cast in stereo sound.

Surf Button allows you to easily switch among only the chan­nels that are of interest to you (the ones that you have pro­grammed into the TV’s Surf control through the onscreen menu).
Surf allows 2 channel surfing or 9 channel surfing.

Timer allows you to set your TV to turn itself ON and OFF
once or daily like an alarm clock.

As an Energy Star® Partner, Philips Consumer
Electronics has determined this product meets

the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficien­cy. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products
with the Energy Star® label can save energy. Saving energy
reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.

Active Control, AutoPicture, AutoSound, Pixel Plus are
trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright 2002 Philips Consumer Electronics.

As you unpack your TV, please note the included items:

• Directions for Use manual (contains safety-tip, clean-
ing and Factory Service Center location information)

•Warranty Registration Card

• Remote Control (with supplied batteries for use)

• Quick Use Guide to help you set up your new TV.

Please take a few minutes to complete your registration
card. The serial number for the TV is on the rear of the set.
For your future reference, please write down the serial and
model number of this television in the space provided on the
cover of this manual. (In the unlikely event you should need
to place a service call, these numbers will be needed.)

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he television is equipped with external input

and output jacks for use with optional
accessory devices such as Home entertainment
Receivers, VCRs, DVD Player, Gaming Units,
Video Cameras, etc. The following gives a brief
explanation of the different types of jacks avail­able and the type of cables needed to make con­nections.

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75Ω RF - Cable/Antenna Input connec­tion jack.

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AV 1 IN - Audio/Video connection jacks
including Component Video Inputs.

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AV 2 IN - Audio/Video Input connection
jacks including S-Video connections.

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AV 3 IN - Component Video, DVI
(Digital Video Input), Audio Inputs,
Horizontal and Vertical Sync connection
jacks.

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AV 4 IN - High Definition Component
Video and Audio Input connection jacks.

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Monitor Out - Audio/Video Output con­nection jacks (TV tuner signal only).

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Audio Out - Audio connections for
home entertainment receivers and exter­nal speakers.

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SIDE - Audio/Video Input jacks include
a S-Video jack, plus a Headphone jack
located on the side of the cabinet.

JACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIRED CABLES

A 75-ohm coaxial cable connects signals
from an antenna or a cable TV company
to the antenna jack on the back of the TV.
Coaxial cables use “F” connectors.

A two-way signal splitter enables you to
take a single antenna or cable TV signal
and supply it to two different inputs.

A 300- to 75-ohm twin-lead adapter
accepts the antenna cables (called twin­lead wires) from an antenna, allowing you
to connect the antenna signal to the TV.

A S-Video cable provides better picture
performance than regular (composite)
video connections.
S-Video cables can be used only with S­Video-compatible accessory devices. You
must also connect the left and right audio
cables to the AV 2 Audio in jacks because
the S-Video jack carries only the picture
signal, not the sound.

Video and audio cables with standard
RCA (phono) connectors connect the
video and audio jacks of accessory
devices such as VCRs and DVD players
to the jacks on the TV.

These connectors are usually color coded.
The jacks on your TV are also color
coded to match the colors of the connec­tors. Yellow for video (composite) and
Red and White for the right and left audio
channels. The video cables used to con­nect component video or RGB (high-reso­lution) jacks are color coded red, green,
and blue.

A DVI (Digital Video) cable that will
support digital connection from a PC.
Only Single Digital Link DVI is support­ed for PCs with 480p or 1080i output.

Cable Descriptions:

Yellow - Video

White - Audio Left

Red - Audio Right

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Located on the back of the TV

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Located on the side of the TV

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he TV’s audio/video input jacks are for

direct picture and sound connections
between the TV and a VCR (or similar device)
that has audio/video output jacks. Follow the
easy steps below to connect your accessory
device to the AV 1 Input Jacks located on the
back of the TV.

1

Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to
the VIDEO AV1 IN jack on the back of
the TV.

2

Connect the AUDIO (red and white)
cables to the AUDIO (left and right)

AV1 IN jacks on the rear of the TV.

3

Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to
the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of
the VCR.

4

Connect the AUDIO (red and white)
cables to the AUDIO (left and right)

OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR.

5

Turn the VCR (accessory device) and
the TV ON.

6

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

7

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the AV1 option.

8

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
AV1 channel.

USING THE AV 1 INPUT JACKS

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

VCR

(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND

AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

VIDEO IN

(YELLOW)

BACK OF VCR

BACK OF TV

AV1

1

2

6

8

Source

7

TV
AV1: VCR
AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

7

5

ANT/CABLE

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

R L

AUDIO OUT

4

VIDEO

OUT

7

3

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

SECOND VCR

or ACCESSORY DEVICE

(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO

AND AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

VIDEO IN

(YELLOW)

BACK OF 2ND VCR

BACK OF TV

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he TV’s audio/video input jacks allow you

connect multiple accessory devices at one
time to different sets of input jacks.. Follow
the easy steps below to connect an additional
accessory device to the AV 2 Input Jacks locat­ed on the back of the TV.

1

Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to
the VIDEO AV2 IN jack on the back of
the TV.

2

Connect the AUDIO (red and white)
cables to the AUDIO (left and right)

AV2 IN jacks on the rear of the TV.

3

Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to
the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of
the VCR.

4

Connect the AUDIO (red and white)
cables to the AUDIO (left and right)

OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR.

5

Turn the VCR (accessory device) and
the TV ON.

6

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

7

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the AV2 option.

8

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
AV2 channel.

9

With the VCR (or accessory device)
ON and a prerecorded tape (or other
media depending on type of accessory
device being used) inserted, press the
PLAY button to view the tape on the
television.

USING THE AV 2 INPUT JACKS

FIRST VCR

CONNECTED TO AV1 INPUTS

AV2

TV
AV1: VCR

Source

AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

1

2

6

8

7

7

ANT/CABLE

OUT

ANT/CABLE

OUT

4

5

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

R L

R L

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

9

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his television has input jacks conveniently

located on the side of the cabinet. These
jack are for easy hook-ups (without having to
move around to the back of the TV) for cam­eras, gaming units, and other accessory
devices that wouldn’t be connected perma­nently. Follow the easy steps below to connect
your accessory device to the SIDE Input Jacks
located on the right side of the TV.

1

Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to
the VIDEO IN jack on the side of the
TV.

2

Connect the AUDIO (red and white)
cables to the AUDIO (left and right)

IN jacks on the side of the TV.

3

Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to
the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of
the camera (or accessory device).

4

Connect the AUDIO (red and white)
cables to the AUDIO (left and right)

OUT jacks on the rear of the camera
(or accessory device).

5

Turn the camera (or accessory
device) and the TV ON.

6

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

7

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the SIDE option.

8

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
SIDE channel.

9

With the camera (or accessory device)
ON and a prerecorded tape (or other
media depending on type of accessory
device being used) inserted, press the
PLAY button to view the tape on the
television.

USING THE SIDE INPUT JACKS

VIDEO IN

(YELLOW)

NOTE: The S-Video Cable can be used in place of
the Yellow Video cable shown in this diagram. If
your camera or accessory device has a S-Video
output jack, connecting the video signal through
the S-Video jack will reproduce the video signal
with greater quality.

AUDIO IN

(RED &
WHITE)

Jack Panel of

Camera

or External

Accessory Device

SIDE (AV 3) Input Jacks

Located on the Side of
the Television Cabinet

The SIDE

JACKS also

contain a

HEADPHONE

JACK.

6

8

SIDE

Source

TV
AV1: VCR
AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

SIDE

7

1

3

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT RIGHT

2

4

9

7

5

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he AV3 Input Jacks provide Both Component

and Digital Video Inputs at 1080i, for acces­sories like a HD Receiver and Digital DVD
Players. There is also a DVI jack supplied
allowing encrypted transmission of uncom­pressed HD content. .

1

Connect the Component (Y, Pb, Pr)
Video OUT jacks from the HD accessory

device to the (Y, Pb, Pr) AV3 IN(put)
jacks on the TV. If the device your using
is equipped with seperate Horizontal and
Vertical sync, connect the H and V
Outputs on the accessory device to the H
and V Inputs of AV3 IN.

2

Connect the red and white AUDIO
CABLES to the Audio (left and right)

output jacks on the rear of the HD acces­sory device to the Audio (L and R) AV3
IN(put) jacks on the TV.

3

Connect a DVI cable from the DVI
OUT on the HD accessory device to the
AV3 DVI jack on the back of the TV.

4

Connect a 75Ω round cable from the
OUT TO TV jack on the HD accessory
device to the 75Ω IN on the back of the
TV.

5

If using a Satellite Dish, Cable signal or
Antenna signal, connect the 75Ω round
cable from a Satellite Dish to the SATEL­LITE IN and/or the Cable and Antenna
signals to the ANTENNA “A” or “B” IN
on the back of the HD accessory device.

6

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

7

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the AV3 option.

8

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
AV3 channel.

USING THE AV 3 INPUT JACKS

JACK PANEL

ON BACK OF TV

BACK of

ACCESSORY

DEVICE

Note: If the AV3 channel is tuned and no signal
connection present, the screen could jump or flash.

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

CABLES

DVI CABLE

COAXIAL CABLE

LEAD-IN FROM

SATELLITE DISH

COAXIAL CABLE

LEAD-IN FROM
ALTERNATE RF

SIGNAL SOURCE

COAXIAL CABLE

LEAD-IN FROM CABLE

OUTLET, CONVERTER BOX,

OR VHF/UHF ANTENNA

DVI - DVI is a specific digital input allow­ing encrypted transmission of uncom­pressed HD content. DVI includes HDCP
(high-bandwidth digital content protection),
which is supported by Hollywood, satellite
providers, and most of the consumer elec­tronics industry. DVI is gaining momentum
and quickly becoming an industry standard
for the consumer to view high-definition
material while keeping content protected.
NOTE: The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature
is not available for use with AV3.

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NOTE: This television is designed to
accept high definition signals 1080i
and 480p as specified by the Electronic
Industries Association standard
EIA770.3. Digital devices from differ­ent manufacturers have the possibility
of differing output standards which my
cause difficulties for the television to
properly display.

HORIZONTAL

AND VERTICAL

SYNC CABLES

2

1

Y

Pb

Coaxial Cable

Lead-in from
Satellite Dish

AV3

Source

SATELLITE

IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

H

SYNC OUT

5

TV
AV1: VCR
AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

V

Pr

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

4

L

R

L

R

VCR

CONTROL

Coaxial Cable Lead-in

from Alternate RF

Signal Source

OUT TO TV

6

8

7

2

VIDEOAUDIO

1

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA BINANTENNA A

IN

5

Coaxial Cable

Lead-in from Cable Outlet,

Converter Box,

or VHF/UHF Antenna

7

3

5

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he AV4 Input Jacks provide Component Video

Inputs at 1080i, for accessories like a HD

Receiver and Digital DVD Players. Using the
color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and the lumi­nance (Y) signal will improve color bandwidth
information.

1

Connect the Component (Y, Pb, Pr)
Video OUT jacks from the DVD player

(or similar device) to the (Y, Pb, Pr) AV4
IN(put) jacks on the TV.

2

Connect the red and white AUDIO
CABLES to the AUDIO (left and right)

OUT(put) jacks on the rear of the accesso­ry device to the Audio (L and R) AV4
IN(put) jacks on the TV.

3

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

4

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the AV3 option.

5

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
AV4 channel.

6

Turn the TV and the DVD (or digital
accessory device) ON.

7

Press the PLAY button on the DVD (or
digital accessory device) to view the pro­gram on the television.

USING THE AV 4 INPUT JACKS

JACK PANEL

ON BACK OF TV

JACK PANEL

OF DIGITAL DEVICE SUCH

AS A DVD PLAYER

EQUIPPED WITH

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTPUTS

Note: If the AV4 channel is tuned and no signal con­nection present, the screen could jump or flash.

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

CABLES

NOTE: This television is designed to accept
high definition signals 1080i and 480p as
specified by the Electronic Industries
Association standard EIA770.3. Digital
devices from different manufacturers have
the possibility of differing output standards
which my cause difficulties for the television
to properly display.

1

AV4

Y

COMP VIDEO

Pb

Pr

2

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

R

L

3

5

4

Source

TV
AV1: VCR
AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

4

6

7

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f using an accessory device that is not high

definition but uses Component Video jacks.
The AV1 jacks on the TV offer the user the
possibility of better video reproduction using
the Component Video Inputs. The color dif­ference signals (Pb, Pr) and the luminance
(Y) signal are connected and received sepa­rately, which allows for improved color band­width information (not possible when using
composite video or S-Video connections).

1

Connect the Component (Y, Pb, Pr)
Video OUT jacks from the DVD play-

er (or similar device) to the (Y, Pb, Pr)
IN(put) jacks on the TV. When using
the Component Video Inputs, it is best
not to connect a signal to the AV1
Video Input.

2

Connect the yellow VIDEO CABLE
along with the red and white AUDIO
CABLES to the AUDIO (left and

right) OUT(put) jacks on the rear of the
accessory device to the AV1 VIDEO
and AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the TV.

3

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

4

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the AV1 option. CVI

will show onscreen rather than AV1.

5

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
AV1 channel.

6

Turn the TV and the DVD (or digital
accessory device) ON.

7

Insert a DVD disc into the DVD player
and press the PLAY  button on the

DVD Player (or digital accessory
device).

USING THE COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (CV1) JACKS

The description for the component video
connectors may differ depending on the
DVD player or accessory digital source
equipment used (for example, Y, Pb, Pr; Y,
B-Y, R-Y; Y, Cr, Cb). Although abbrevia­tions and terms may vary, the letters b and r
stand for the blue and red color component
signal connectors, and Y indicates the lumi­nance signal. Refer to your DVD or digital
accessory owner’s manual for definitions
and connection details.

HELPFUL HINT

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

CABLES

BACK OF TV

ACCESSORY DEVICE

EQUIPPED WITH

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTPUTS.

The CVI connection will be

dominate over the AV1 Video

Input. When a Component Video

Device is connected as described,

it is best not to have a video sig-

nal connected to the AV1 Video

Input jack.

VIDEO

(YELLOW)

CABLE

CVI

TV

Source

AV1: VCR
AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

3

4

5

4

1

COMP VIDEO

Y

S-VIDEO

Pb

OUT

Pr

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

2

R

OUT

L

6

7

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he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear

of the TV can provide you with better pic­ture detail and clarity for the playback of
accessory sources such as DBS (digital
broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video
discs), video games, and S-VHS VCR (video
cassette recorder) tapes than the normal
antenna picture connections.

NOTE: The accessory device must have an
S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to
complete the connection on this page.

1

Connect the S-VIDEO CABLE to the
S-VIDEO input jack on the rear of the
television.

2

Connect the AUDIO (red and white)
cables to the AUDIO AV2 IN jacks on

the rear of the TV

.

3

Connect the S-VIDEO CABLE to the
S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack on the acces­sory device.

4

Connect the red and white AUDIO
cables to the AUDIO (left and right)

OUT(put) jacks on the rear of the
accessory device.

5

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

6

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the AV2 option.

7

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
AV2 channel.

8

Turn the VCR, DVD or other acces­sory device ON.

9

With the VCR (or accessory device)
ON and a prerecorded tape inserted,
press the PLAY button to view the
tape on the television.

USING THE S-VIDEO INPUT JACKS

The S-Video jack and the AV 2 jacks work
together. When a device is connected to the
S-Video jack, do not connect a signal to the
AV 2 IN Video jack. This could cause an
over-lapping of two video images on the TV
screen.

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JACK PANEL

ON BACK OF TV

AUDIO CABLES

(Red & White)

S-VIDEO CABLE

VCR or EXTERNAL

ACCESSORY DEVICE

WITH S-VIDEO OUTPUT

When using the S-Video Input, do not
connect a video signal to the AV 2 IN
Video Jack. This could cause a ghost
image to appear over the S-Video signal.

2

1

5
7

AV2

Source

6

TV
AV1: VCR
AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

6

4

8

L R
AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

ANT/CABLE

OUT

OUT

3

9

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he Audio/Video (Monitor) Output jacks

can be used for recording a selected TV
(Antenna Input/tuner signal source) Channel.
This recording can even be completed while
viewing another external Audio/Video Source
Select option. (For example: DVD program
playback shown through the A/V 1 or 2 Input
source connection.)

NOTE: Refer to page 7 for the proper
hookup of an accessory device to the AV 1
IN(put) jacks. Follow the instructions on how
to tune to the AV 1 channel to view a DVD
program playback or pre-recorded VCR tape.

The following steps allow you to connect a
VCR to record a selected TV channel pro-

gram through the Monitor Outputs.

1

Connect one end of the yellow Video
Cable to the Monitor Out VIDEO

plug. Connect the other end to the
VIDEO IN plug on the VCR.

2

Connect one end of the red and white
Audio cable from the Monitor Out

AUDIO L and R plugs on the TV to the
AUDIO IN plugs on the VCR.

3

Tune the TV to the program channel
you wish to record.

Note: Once selected be sure to leave
the TV channel tuned to the desired
program until the complete recording is
finished.

4

Press the SOURCE button on
the remote control to display the
SOURCE menu.

5

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select the AV1 option (or any

of the other AV connection options
from which you wish towatch an
accessory device playback. Example:
DVD playback on AV 1).

6

Press the OK button to confirm your
selection. The TV will change to the
AV1 channel input (or any other source
option you wish to select).

7

Turn the VCR ON, insert a blank
VHS tape and it’s ready to record the
channel program you selected previ­ously in step #3.

USING THE MONITOR OUTPUT JACKS

JACK PANEL
Located on the

back of the TV

AUDIO CABLES

(Red & White)

AV 1 Sample DVD

(accessory device

Hookup from Page 7)

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO &

AUDIO L(eft) and R(ight)

Recording VCR

VIDEO CABLE

(Yellow)

1

7

ANTENNA

IN

ANTENNA

OUT

OUT OUT

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO

2

RL

IN

Source

TV
AV1: VCR
AV2: Recorder
AV3: DVD
AV4: HD
SIDE: Camera

COMP VIDEO

Y

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

L

OUT

R

4

6

5

5

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he Audio Output jacks are great for con-

necting to an external audio system or a
set of external speakers. This will enhance the
sound coming from the television to improve
your viewing and listening experience.

For Audio System Connection:

1

Connect one end of the R(ight) and
L(eft) Audio Cables (red and white)

to the AUDIO OUT (Left and Right)
jacks on the television.

2

Connect the other ends of the R(ight)
and L(eft) Audio Cables (red and
white) to the Audio Left and Right

Input jacks on the external Audio
System.

3

Turn the Audio System and the TV
on. Adjust the volume coming from

the Audio System to a pleasant listen­ing level.

4

You can now adjust the sound level
coming from the audio system by

pressing the VOLUME (+) or (–)
button on the TV or remote control.

For External Speaker Connection:

1

Connect one end of the R(ight) and
L(eft) Audio Cables (red and white)

to each of the external speakers.

2

Using a Stereo to Mono adapter (not
supplied) connect the other ends of
the Audio Cables to the Stereo end of
the adapter.

3

Connect the mono end of the Stereo
to Mono Adapter to the AUDIO OUT
S jack.

These speakers can now be adjusted using the
Speaker controls within the Setting section of
the onscreen menu. Please see page 42 for
more details.

USING THE AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS

JACK PANEL
Located on the
back of the TV

AUDIO CABLES

(Red & White)

EXTERNAL

AUDIO SYSTEM

AUDIO OUT

L(eft) and R(ight)

JACK PANEL
Located on the

back of the TV

AUDIO CABLES

(Red & White)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

STEREO TO MONO

ADAPTER

(not supplied)

External
Audio System:

External
Speakers:

4

1

3

R

AUX/TV INPUT

PHONO INPUT

2

L

1

2

3

1

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o adjust your TV picture controls, select a
channel and follow these steps.

1

Press the MENU button on the remote
control to show the onscreen menu.

2

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
highlight PICTURE.

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
select one of the picture adjustment:
CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR,
SHARPNESS, TINT, OR COLOR TEM­PERATURE.

NOTE: The menu will show only four items at a
time, so you will need to continue scrolling with
the CURSOR DOWN button to adjust the TINT
and COLOR TEMPERATURE.

4

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to adjust the selected con-

trol. OR, if COLOR TEMPERATURE is
chosen, press the CURSOR RIGHT to
choose from a submenu of options; NOR­MAL, COOL, or WARM.

5

Press the MENU button when finished
to remove the onscreen menu from the TV
screen.

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE CONTROLS

Remember, when the bar scale is centered

, the control settings are at nor-

mal, mid-range levels.
NOTE: The SHARPNESS and TINT

Controls will not be available for adjust­ments when tuned to the AV3/AV4/CVI
Inputs.

BRIGHTNESS – adds or subtracts light
from the darkest part of the picture.

COLOR – adds or eliminates color.
PICTURE – improves the detail of the light-

est parts of the picture.
SHARPNESS – improves the detail in the

picture.
TINT – adjusts the picture to obtain natural

skin tones.

COLOR TEMP offers NORMAL, COOL, or
WARM picture preferences.

NORMAL – keeps whites, white.
COOL – makes whites, bluish.
WARM – makes whites, reddish.

HELPFUL HINT

Settings

Demo

Install

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

3
5

1
5

2
4

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

Picture

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

Picture

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

Picture

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

Picture

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

Picture

TV

Tint

Color Temperature

Digital processing

Dynamic contrast

Picture

TV

Tint

Color Temperature

Digital processing

Dynamic contrast

Normal
Cool
Warm

40

40

40

40

40

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he Digital Processing control gives you a

choice between two different picture scan-

ning modes: Progressive Scan or Pixel Plus.

Progressive Scan doubles the number of pic­ture lines, eliminating line flicker and provid­ing a jitter-free picture.

Pixel Plus improves the picture quality and
appearance of onscreen images. The number
of picture lines are increased along with the
number of pixels per line, giving normal
broadcast signals, DVD reproduction or
Digital TV signals, unparalleled sharpness
and depth. This gives the viewer near High
Definition and natural looking detail without
the High Definition signal.

1

Press the MENU button on the
remote to display the onscreen menu

.

2

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
highlight PICTURE.

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until the DIGITAL PRO­CESSING control is highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to enter the Digital Processing sub­menu.

5

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select PROGRESSIVE

SCAN or PIXEL PLUS.

6

Press the MENU button to remove the
onscreen menu from the TV screen.

HOW TO USE THE DIGITAL PROCESSING CONTROL

With the use of Pixel Plus some DVD players
may display certain screen elements or arti­facts while in playback. The Auto Picture­SOFT control (see page 21) can also be used
to help reduce the appearance and level of
such a screen playback condition.

HELPFUL HINT

Pixel Plus Demo

With Pixel Plus ON, there is a sharper
image with more natural motion. The
picture will appear flicker free.

Note: The Digital Processing Control is
not available for use with the AV 3 or AV 4

input jacks.

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

Settings

Demo

Install

5

2

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

Picture

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

40

4

3
5

Pixel Plus Demo

1
6

TV

Color Temperature

Digital processing

Dynamic contrast

TV

Digital processing

TV

Digital processing

Picture

Tint

Progresive Scan
Pixel Plus

Picture

Progresive Scan
Pixel Plus

OR

Picture

Progresive Scan
Pixel Plus

Pixel Plus Off Pixel Plus On

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he Dynamic Contrast control allows you

to sharpen the picture quality by making
dark portions of the picture darker and light
portions of the picture more noticeable.
Normally, you will probably want to select
MEDIUM. In certain circumstances, however,
you may prefer MINIMUM or MAXIMUM.

1

Press the MENU button on the
remote to display the onscreen menu.

2

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to highlight PICTURE.

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until the DYNAMIC CON­TRAST control is highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to enter the Dynamic Contrast sub­menu.

5

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select one of the Dynamic

Contrast options; OFF, MINIMUM,
MEDIUM, or MAXIMUM.

6

Press the MENU button to remove
the onscreen menu from the TV screen.

HOW TO SET THE DYNAMIC CONTRAST CONTROL

The Dynamic Contrast control is not avail­able for use with the AV 3 or AV 4 Inputs.

HELPFUL HINT

Settings

Demo

Install

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

5

3
5

2
4

1
6

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Sharpness

TV

Color Temperature

Digital processing

Dynamic contrast

TV

Dynamic contrast

Picture

40

Color

Picture

Tint

Off
Minimum
Medium
Maximum

Picture

Off
Minimum
Medium
Maximum

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D

ue to many reasons, such as poor cable

reception, the picture can sometimes
appear slightly “speckled” (an indication of
signal noise in the picture). The DNR
(Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help
eliminate this type of interference and
improve the quality of the picture.

1

Press the MENU button on the
remote to display the onscreen menu.

2

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to highlight PICTURE.

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until the DNR control is
highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to enter the DNR sub-menu.

5

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select one of the DNR

options; OFF, MINIMUM, MEDIUM,
or MAXIMUM.

6

Press the MENU button to remove
the onscreen menu from the TV screen.

HOW TO USE THE DNR (DYNAMIC NOISE REDUCTION) CONTROL

Settings

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

Demo

Install

Picture Sound Features Channels

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

5

3
5

1
6

2
4

TV

Contrast

Brightness

Sharpness

TV

Color enhancement

Auto picture

Picture format

TV

Color

DNR

DNR

Picture

40

Picture

Off
Minimum
Medium
Maximum

Picture

Off
Minimum
Medium
Maximum