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Important Safety Instructions
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WAR NING: T o reduce the ris k of ele ctric shock, do not remove the front or back covers. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
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The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to inform the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are explained.
Special Notices
Certain programs may be copyrighted a nd any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation
of copyright laws in the U.S. and Ca n ada.
FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized modifications to this display may void user authority to
operate it.
Warnings & Precautions
To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user servicea ble parts are inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel only.
Keep display away from excessive dust, high temperature, moisture or direct sunlight. Use in a well-ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings. Unauthorized modifications to this equipment or usage of an unshielded connecting cable may cause
excessive interference.
When the display is not in use, disconnect it from the electric outlet. If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off the unit and disconnect it from the electric outlet.
Verify your signal wire connections and re connect the display to the electric outlet.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage.
Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. Never place the unit near or over a radiator or heat source. Do not install unit in an enclosed area unless proper ventilation is provided. The unit should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If the type of available
power is unknown, consult your dealer or local power company.
The unit is equipped with a 3-pin grounded plug. The plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. Do not alter this plug as this will defe at the safety fe ature. Power cord not lighter tha n H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 shall be used.
Do not rest objects on the power cord & avoid pla cing power cord near high traf fic areas. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug the display from the electric outlet and disconnect the antenna/cable TV system during a lightning
storm or when left unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the display caused by lightning and power-line surges.
Avoid overhead power lines. An outdoor antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead
power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When installing an outdoor antenna, be careful to not touch any power lines or circuits as contact with these lines can be fatal.
Do not insert any foreign objects through the ventilation openings to the display . It may
touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts.
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Importa nt Safety Instructions
If an outdoor a ntenn a or cable system is connected to the display, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges a nd static charge buildups. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides inf ormation about proper grounding of the ma st and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
If this display is equipped with separate speakers, plea se re move the spe a kers prior to moving the display.
Moving the display with the speakers attached may cause damage or injury.
Disconnect the unit from the main supply and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow-
ing conditions:
- Power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- Liquid has been spilled into the product and/or the unit has been exposed to water or moisture.
- Unit does not operate normally when the operating instructions are not followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage which often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation.
- Unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
- Unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
Cleaning & Maintenance
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Disconnect from the electric outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a slightly
damp cloth for cleaning.
Special Warranty Information
Cell Defects
Although the display panels are produced with more than 99% percent active cells, there may be some cells
that do not produce light or remain lit. This is considered normal and not a manufacturer defect.
Note to CATV System Installer-This reminder is provided to call the CATV system install’s attention to Section 820-93 of the National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specify that the Coaxial cable shield shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Regulatory Notice
FCC Statement
The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning:
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.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, 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
User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product. Provided with this display is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating. For 120 V olt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt a pplications use only UL Listed Detacha ble power supply cord with NEMA configuration 6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap.
IC Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula­tions of ICES-003.
Cet appareil Numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglemont NMB-03 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada.
Notice de Conformit IC
Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement ICES-003 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada.
Ma nufa ctured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are tra demark s of Dolby Laboratories.
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Table of contents
Important Safety Instruction s...................................................................................................................2
Special Notices.................................................................................................................................2
Warnings & Precautions ................................................................................................................... 2
Cleaning & M aintena nce ...................................................................................................................3
Special W arra nty Inf o........................................................................................................................ 3
Regulatory Notice....................................................................................................................................4
Getting to Know Your TV.........................................................................................................................7
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................8
Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 9
Rear Panel Conne ctions ...................................................................................................................10
Remote Control................................................................................................................................. 11
Display Connections ............................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting TV, CATV or ATSC .......................................................................................................14
Connecting a VCR ............................................................................................................................14
Connecting a DVD............................................................................................................................15
Connecting a Set-T op Box ................................................................................................................ 17
External Audio Connections.............................................................................................................18
Connecting a PC .............................................................................................................................. 19
Ba sic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 21
Powering On/Off...............................................................................................................................22
Changing Inputs ............................................................................................................................... 22
Volume Adjustment............................................................................................................................23
Channel Up/Down.............................................................................................................................23
On-Screen Display Menu .................................................................................................................24
On-Screen Status Display ................................................................................................................ 25
Understa nding Widescreen Modes ................................................................................................... 26
Change Aspect Ratios ..................................................................................................................... 27
Picture Controls ......................................................................................................................................29
Adjusting Picture Settings .................................................................................................................30
Picture-in-Picture .............................................................................................................................32
Noise Reduction ............................................................................................................................... 33
Adjusting Screen Size ......................................................................................................................34
Fine Tuning PC Mode.......................................................................................................................35
Quick Access ................................................................................................................................... 35
Picture Mode .................................................................................................................................... 35
Audio Controls ........................................................................................................................................37
Adjusting Audio Settings ...................................................................................................................38
Using Surround Sound .....................................................................................................................40
Built-in Amplification (Speaker)......................................................................................................... 41
Fixed / Varia ble Audio Output ...........................................................................................................42
Advanced Functions................................................................................................................................43
Sleep Timer ......................................................................................................................................44
OSD Menu La nguage .......................................................................................................................44
Power Save Mode ............................................................................................................................45
Image Shift ....................................................................................................................................... 46
Time Zone.........................................................................................................................................46
System PassCode ............................................................................................................................ 52
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Daylight Saving ................................................................................................................................ 48
Full Screen Type .............................................................................................................................. 49
Full Screen Start ............................................................................................................................... 49
TV Function ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Memorizing Channels ....................................................................................................................... 52
On-Screen Status Display (TV/Digital TV Mode)............................................................................... 54
Blue Back ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Changing Channel ............................................................................................................................ 55
Closed Captioning (Analog/Digital TV Modes)................................................................................... 56
Parental Block (V-Chip) .................................................................................................................... 58
Quick View ....................................................................................................................................... 61
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Channel Lock ................................................................................................................................... 62
Program Guide ................................................................................................................................. 63
Understanding HDTV ........................................................................................................................ 64
Advanced ................................................................................................................................................ 67
Adjusting Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................. 68
Power Step....................................................................................................................................... 69
Default Aspect .................................................................................................................................. 69
Input Skip ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 71
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 72
Wall Mount Instructions .................................................................................................................... 73
Specifications for 58” TV .................................................................................................................. 75
How to program the Universal Remote Control .................................................................................. 77
Component Program Code ............................................................................................................... 78
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Getting to Know Your TV
Getting to Know
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Package Contents
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Side Panel Controls
Getting to Know Your TV
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Infrared Receiver
Receive IR signal from the remote control.
Status LED Orange - Standby (Power OFF) with AC
power detected
The LED will illuminate in orange color if the TV is shut-off but the main power cord is
plugged into•the back of the unit.
Solid Green - Power ON
Receive IR signal from the remote control.
Power (Standby) Button
Turns power on or off from standby mode. There is a wait period between on or off cycles.
Volume Adjustment Buttons
Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down. These keys also serve as navigation and adjustment keys when On Screen Display menu is engaged.
Channel Select Buttons
Use these buttons to select Channel up or down.
Menu Button
Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu.
Input Button
Use this button to switch between available inputs.
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Getting to Know Your TV
Rear Panel Connections
Digital HDMI/DVI Inputs
Connects to the digital video signals from a DVD player or Set-Top Box.
PC Input
Connect to another computer monitor for chaining applications.
RS-232 Connector
Connect to a computer serial port.
Audio Output
Variable or fixed audio output jacks for connecting to an external audio amplifer.
Component Video Inputs
Auto-detecting component video inputs (Y/Pb/Pr or Y/Cb/Cr) for connecting to the component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box.
Composite / S-Video Inputs
Connect Composite or S-Video signals from external sources such as VCRs or DVD players.
Antenna Jack
Connect to an antenna, cable service for standard NTSC service or digital cable for Digital TV.
SPDIF Digital Audio Output
When the Digital TV input is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with Digital programming will be available on this output for connection to your home theatre system.
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Remote Control
Standby Power On/Off
Push this button to turn on the TV from Standby mode. Push it again to turn off to Standby mode.
Cable
Use this key to select a programmed cable TV Set-Top Box or a programmed Satellite TV Set-Top Box.
DVD
Use this key to select a programmed DVD player.
SET
This key starts all programming sequences.
VCR
Use this key to select a programmed VCR.
TV
Use this key to select a programmed TV. Note: this key has been pre-programmed for this TV.
Number Keypad
Use these buttons to select channels.
Enter
Use this key to confirm channel selection.
QuickView
Use this key to quickly switch between the channel currently watched and the channel previously watched.
Volume Up/Down
Adjust volume up/down.
Sound Mute On/Off
To switch the sound off and back on again.
Info
Press to display system information.
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Adjustment Keys
These keys serve as navigation and adjustment keys when On Screen Menu is engaged.
Select Keys
These keys serve as navigation and selection keys when On Screen Menu is engaged.
OK
Use this key to confirm setting in OSD menu.
Input Select
Press to select input signal modes sequentially.
Channel Up/Down
Press these buttons to select the next or previous channel.
. Menu
Press to Engage or turn off the OSD menu.
Note:
Component 2 direct input key is not applicable to this display.
Getting to Know Your TV
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Remote Control (con’t)
Exit
Press to return to previous menu when On Screen Display Menu is engaged.
Direct Input Selection Keys
Directly change input signal selection by pressing the appropriate key.
Sleep Timer
Engages Sleep Timer settings.
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Quick Access Menu
Engages Quick Access Menu.
Swap
This key is not applicable to this TV.
Position
This key changes the PIP sub-window to 4 different corner locations.
Wide
Toggles between various aspect ratio settings.
3D Digital COMB
Filter Direct key. Turn 3D Digital Filter On and Off under AV mode.
Guide
This button displays program information. Note: this is only functional for Digital TV.
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Picture Mode
Press to select Picture Modes sequentially.
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Recall
Recall default picture settings.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture Button)
Turns on PIP feature under TV input mode. Press it again to turn off PIP feature.
PIP Source
Change the input source of the TV PIP sub-window among AV input sources.
SAP
Press to select secondary audio programming.
Closed Captioning
Turns on Closed Captioning Mode.
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Battery Installation
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Display Connections
Display
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Connections
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Display Connections
Connecting TV, CATV or ATSC
Connecting to TV, Cable TV or ATSC
Connecting the RF cable from the antenna or cable socket to the RF connector labeled as ANT. on the back of the TV.
Connecting a VCR
Using S-Video Input
Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the VCR to the S-Video input on the back of TV.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio output from the VCR to the R and L audio input located next to the S-Video connector.
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For TV Channels setup please refer to VCR user manual for details.
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Using Composite Input
Connect the Video (yellow) out connector from the VCR to the Video (yellow) input on the back of TV.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio output from the VCR to the R and L audio input located next to the Video (yellow) connector.
Display Connections
Note:
There are two sets of composite inputs provided. For TV Channels setup please refer to VCR user manual for details.
Connecting a DVD
Using HDMI Input
Connect the HDMI Connector from the DVD to the HDMI input located on the back of the TV.
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Display Connections
Using Component Video Input
Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack from the DVD to the green-colored input of the TV.
Connect the red-colored (labed as PR or CR) jack from the DVD to the red-colored PR/CR input of the TV.
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Connect the blue-colored (labed as PB or CB) jack from the DVD to the blue-colored PB/CB input of the TV.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the DVD to the R and L audio-in input located next to the PR/CR connector.
Using S-Video Input
Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the DVD to the S-Video input on the back of TV.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the DVD to the R and L audio-in inputs located next to the S-Video connector.
Using Composite Input
Connect the Video (yellow) out connector from the DVD to the Video (yellow) input on the back of TV.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the DVD to the R and L audio-in inputs located next to the Video (yellow) connector.
Note:
There are two sets of composite inputs provided.
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Display Connections
Connecting a Set-Top Box
Using HDMI Input
Connect the HDMI connector from the back of the HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDMI input located on the back of the TV.
Notes:
Some HDTV Set-Top Boxes may not have a HDMI output. Use Component Video input or PC input method if this is the case. Upon connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDMI input of the TV, it may be necessary to adjust various picture settings on the TV to correctly match the output of the HDTV Set-Top Box. This is caused by the different video timings set by various HDTV Set-Top Box manufacturers.
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Using Component Video Input
Some HDTV Set-Top Boxes may not have a Component Video output. Instead, use PC input method.
Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack from the Set-Top Box to the green-colored input of the TV.
Connect the red-colored (labed as PR or CR) jack from the Set-Top Box to the red-colored PR/CR input of the TV.
Connect the blue-colored (labed as PB or CB) jack from the Set-Top Box to the blue-colored PB/CB input of the TV.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the Set-Top Box to the R and L audio-in inputs located next to the PR/CR connector.
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Display Connections
Connecting a Set-Top Box
Using TV Input
Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the HDTV Set-Top Box to the PC-IN Connector located on the back of the TV.
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Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the HDTV Set-Top Box to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the PC-IN Connector.
Notes:
Some HDTV Set-Top Boxes may not have a PC output. Use Component Video input or HDMI input method if this is the case. Upon connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the PC input of the TV, it may be necessary to adjust various picture settings on the TV to correctly match the output of the HDTV Set-Top Box. This is caused by the different video timings set by various HDTV Set-Top Box manufacturers.
External Audio Connections
Connecting to External Amplifiers
This TV can be connected to an external amplifier using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the TV.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks from right side of the connector panel to the external amplifier.
Note:
The AUDIO OUT RCA jacks can be set to either Fixed or Variable audio output levels.
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Connecting a PC
Using PC Video Input
For most PCs, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the PC-IN Connector located on the back of the PC.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the PC to the R and L inputs located next to the PC-IN Connector.
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Setting Up Your TV Using Plug and Play
This TV adheres to VESA Plug and Play standard to eliminate complications when setting up the TV. This TV identifies itself to the computer and automatically sends the PC its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols.
How to Set up Your PC for Use with TV (Windows)
The display settings for a typical Windows-based computer are shown below; however, actual screens on your computer will differ depending on the version of Windows and video card equipped with the computer. Even though the actual screen may look different from example displayed below, basic set-up routine will apply in most cases.
Go to Window’s CONTROL PANEL by clicking: START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL. The CONTROL PANEL Window is displayed. Select the DISPLAY icon from this window.
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Display Connections
Connecting a PC (con’t)
The DISPLAY PROPERTIES dialog box is displayed. Select the SETTINGS table to display your computer’s video output settings.
Set the “Screen Resolution” settings to 1280x1024 PIXELS. For COLOR QUALITY, select 32 BIT COLOR (might also be expressed a s 16 million colors).
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If a vertical-frequency option exists, set the value to 50 or 60 Hz.
Click OK to complete the setting.
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Both screen position and size will vary, de pending on the type of PC graphics card and its resolution
selected.
Supported Resolutions
This TV supports the following resolutions
Horizontal Vertical
Frequency Frequency Dot Rate Vertical Horizontal Dot x Line (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) Polarity Polarity 720 x 400@70Hz 31.469 70.087 28.322 + ­640 x 480@60Hz 31.469 59.940 25.175 - ­800 x 600@60Hz 37.879 60.317 40.000 + + 1024 x 768@60Hz 48.363 60.004 65.000 - ­1360 x 768@60Hz 47.712 60.015 85.500 + + 1280 x 720p@60Hz 45.000 60.000 74.250 + + 1280 x 1024@60Hz 63.981 60.020 108.00 + + 1920 x 1080i@60Hz 33.750 60.000 74.250 + + 720 x 480p@60Hz 31.469 59.940 27.000 - -
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This TV does not support Ma cintosh re solution s.Resolution with is only available for 50” TV.
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Basic Operation s
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Operations
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Basic Operations
Powering On/Off
Using Side Panel or Remote Control
Press the key on the panel or the remote
control.
The TV will now turn on after a brief pause. The STATUS LED will now turn green to indicate power on status.
To turn power off, simply press the key on
the panel or the remote control once again.
Changing Inputs
Using Side Panel or Remote Control
Press the INPUT key on the panel or the key on the remote control.
Pressing the key will cycle the TV through all available input signal sources in the following
order:
AV1 AV2
HDMI2
HDMI1
COMPONENT
PC
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Basic Operations
Using Direct Input Selection Keys
If you prefer not to cycle through all available inputs, you can use the Direct Input Selection keys located towards the bottom of the remote control.
Simply select the input that you would like to switch to and press the Direct Input Selection keys for that input.
Note:
Component 2 direct input key is not applicable to this TV.
Volume Adjustment
Using Side Panel or Remote Control
To turn up sound volume, press VOLUME + on either the side panel of TV or VOL + key on the remote control.
Direct Input
Selection Keys
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To turn down sound volume, press VOLUME ­on either the side panel of TV or VOL - key on the remote control.
Using MUTE
If you would like to silence the volume on a
temporary basis, simply press the key to silence the volume. When the TV volume is
muted, the TV will display MUTE on the upper right corner of the screen.
To disengage the mute mode, simply press the
key again or the volume buttons.
Channel Up/Down
Using Side Panel or Remote Control
To adjust TV channel up, press channel up on either the side panel of TV or CH + key on the remote control.
VOLUME +/-
MUTE
Channel Up/Down
To adjust TV channel down, press channel down on either the side panel of TV or CH - key on the remote control.
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Basic Operations
On-Screen Display Menu
Accessing OSD Menu via Remote Control or Side Panel
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu allows access to setup various parameters equipped with this TV.
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To access the OSD menu, press
menu key on the side panel of TV.
Navigation through the OSD Menu can be accomplished using the arrow keys on the remote control or using the side panel control keys.
button or
OSD Menu Timeout Setting
OSD Menu will automatically disappear after a preset period of time so that it doesn’t remain on the screen. To change the menu timeout period, please follow the steps below.
Press to access the OSD menu. Use
keys to select SETUP from menu then
press or to enter SETUP menu.
Use to select MENU TIMEOUT then
press to enter MENU TIMEOUT setting.
Use keys to change your settings. After
achieving the disired setting, press key to return
to previous menu or press to exit menu.
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MENU TIMEOUT
Basic Operation s
OSD Menu Background Color Setting
The background color of the OSD Menu can be customized. To cha nge the MENU Background color setting, please f ollow the steps below .
Press to access the OSD menu. Use
keys to select SETUP then press
to enter SETUP menu.
Use keys to select BACKGROUND
then press GROUND COLOR setting.
Use keys to change your settings. After achieving disired setting, press key to return to previous menu or press to exit
menu.
to enter MENU BACK-
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MENU BACKGROUD
On-Screen Status Display
Displaying Status
The On-Screen Status Display shows detailed inf ormation regarding the operation al status of the TV. The status display automatically ap pears whenever there is a change in the state of the TV such as channel change or input change. The status display will automatically disappear after a period of time.
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To manually show the Status Display, simply press the key on the remote control.
Note:
When using A V1 priority is given to the S-
Video input.
When using S-Video connection AV1 the
status display will denote “[S]” to indicate the input source is using S-Video connector.
AV Mode
AV1
Component/ HDMI Modes
COMPONENT1
1080I
PC Mode
PC
640x480
Input Source
Signal Format Input Source
Signal Format Input Source
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