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If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufac-

I ATTENTION 1

turer for the required programming code.

When shipped from the factory, the Signal Type option is set to the "Cable" (Cable Television) mode. If not using Cable TV, set this menu option to the "Air" position.

I Air/Cable MODE SELECTION 1

IF CONTACT WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE IS REQUIRED

PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER READY PRIOR TO THE CALL

CUSTOMER SERVICE - 1-800-289-0980

ORION WEBSITE

FOR INFORMATION ON OUR OTHER PRODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.orionsalesinc.com

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

CAUTION

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.

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.

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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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. 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 acircuit different from thatto which the receiver isconnected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/-I-V technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the

FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

The lamp(s) within this product contain mercury.

Disposal should be in compliance with local, state or

federal laws.

Location of the required Marking

The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 clean dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 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 a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete receptacle.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, and the point where it exits from the apparatus.

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

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

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 damage, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus.

16) An outside antenna system should not be located inthe 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.

17) Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result ina risk of fire or electric shock.

18) Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, 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 into the unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

19) If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of

the National Electrical Code, ANSl/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 unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD

IN WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP.

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRODE SYSTEM $2898A (NEC ART 250, PART H)

20) 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.

21) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

22) When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's

manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.

23) Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage.

24) Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time. It may cause speaker overheating and fire.

25) This reminder is provided to call the cable TV 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

CONDENSATION Moisture will form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from coot surroundings into a

warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, player's performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually. Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the player.

HOW TO HANDLE THE LCD PANEL

• Do not press hard or jolt the LCD panel. It may cause the LCD panel glass to break and injurymay occur.

• If the LCD panel isbroken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid inthe panel. This may cause skin inflammation.

If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle and consult with your doctor. Also, ifthe liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer inclean water.

Possible Adverse Effects on LCD Panel: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern remains on the LCD Panel for long periods of time, the image can become permanently engrained inthe LCD Panel and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BYYOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your LCD Panel on for long periods of time while it isdisplaying the following formats or images:

• Fixed Images, such as stock tickers, video game patterns, TV station Iogos, and websites.

• Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a normal (4:3) display (black bars at top and bottom of screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a widescreen (16:9) display (black bars on left and right sides of screen).

The following symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation. Therefore we disclaim any responsibility for these symptoms.

• LCD Panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however sometimes

parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots.

This is not a sign of a malfunction.

• Do not install the LCD Panel near electronic equipment that is susceptible to electromagnetic waves. Some

equipment placed too near this unit may cause interference.

• Effect on infrared devices -There may be interference while using infrared devices such as infrared cordless

headphones.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The unit emits heat when in operation. Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit, this may cause overheating. Do not block ventilation holes, or set up near radiators. Do not place in direct sunshine. When placing on a shelf leave 10 cm (4 inches) free space around the entire unit.

Notes when mounting the LCD TV on a wall

• When installing the unit on a wall, allow at least 6 cm (2 1/2

inches) clearance between the rear of the LCD TV and the wall. Clearance of less than 6 cm (2 1/2 inches) will obstruct the vents

and may cause the interior of the unit to overheat, resulting in

damage to the unit.

• If the unit is to be mounted on the wall, contact the retailer where you purchased the LCD TV for advice, and have the equipment

professionally installed. Incomplete or improper installation may

cause injury to you, and/or damage to the LCD TV.

• Bracket holes: To attach a wall mounting bracket (not supplied)

remove the screws and attached where indicated in the drawing right.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................

Contents ......................................................................................

Features .......................................................................................

Power source ...............................................................................

Parts and functions ......................................................................

Remote control ............................................................................

Antenna connections ................................................................... 10

Cable TV connections .................................................................. 11

Connections to other equipment .................................................. 12

Setting the language .................................................................... 15

Memorizing channels ................................................................... 15

TV operation ................................................................................ 16

Labeling channels ........................................................................ 17

Labeling video inputs ................................................................... 18

Setting the V-Chip ........................................................................ 18

Closed Caption ............................................................................ 19

CC advanced ............................................................................... 20

Adjusting the picture preference .................................................. 20

Picture control adjustment ........................................................... 21

Selecting the color temperature ................................................... 21

Setting the picture size ................................................................. 21

Film Mode .................................................................................... 22

Picture control adjustment in the PC mode .................................. 22

DNR ............................................................................................. 23

Sound control adjustment ............................................................ 23

Selecting Stereo/Second Audio Program (SAP) .......................... 23

Selecting the audio language ....................................................... 23

Adjusting the back lighting ........................................................... 24

Setting the Auto Shut Off ............................................................. 24

Resetting your settings ................................................................ 24

Reception disturbances ............................................................... 25

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6 7

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Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 26

Specifications .............................................................................. 27

LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................... Back cover

Features

• Integrated Digital Tuner -You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box.

• Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for

hearing impaired viewers.

• Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.

• Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the LCD -IV can be programmed for up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically.

• V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a broadcast program or movie content if the program is

encoded with this information. V-chip will allow you to set a restriction level.

• Digital Audio Jack (Coaxial) - When a component with a built-in Dotby Digital decoder is connected, Dolby

Digital sound can produce the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall.

• S-Video/Component Video Jacks - A VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or other audio/video component can be connected to this unit.

• Video Input Jacks -This unit is equipped with 3 types of video inputjacks. The component video injacks and

S-video injack enable you to watch the DVD player or the video devices with high quality picture.

• On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages, English, French or Spanish for on- screen programming.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of I

Dolby Laboratories.

Power source

TO USE AC POWER

1.Connect the AC cord plug intothis unit's AC INPUT jack.

2. Connect the AC cord into an AC outlet.

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AC 120V, 60Hz

cord (supplied)

NOTE:

• Please make sure to insert the cord securely at both the LCD TV and the wall outlet.

• The AC cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. Ifthe supplied AC cord does not match your AC outlet, contact a qualified electrician, do not defeat the purpose of a grounding plug.

WARNING:

• DO NOT CONNECTTHIS UNITTO THE POWER USING ANY DEVICE OTHER THAN THE SUPPLIED AC

CORD. THIS COULD CAUSE FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR DAMAGE.

• DO NOT USE WITH A VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE POWER VOLTAGE DISPLAYED. THIS COULD CAUSE

FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION:

• WHEN THIS UNIT IS NOT USED FOR A LONG TIME, (E.G., AWAY ON A TRIP) IN THE INTEREST OF

SAFETY, BE SURE TO UNPLUG IT FROM THE AC OUTLET.

• DO NOT PLUG/UNPLUG THE PLUG WHEN YOUR HANDS ARE WET.THIS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL

SHOCK.

• IFYOU NEED TO REPLACE THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTER OR AC CORD, THE SPECIFIED ONE IS

RECOMMENDED. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-289-0980.

AC Outlet

Parts and functions

Front

Rear side

Top

INPUT/ENTER button

MENU button

VOLUME

+/- buttons

POWER button

CHANNEL &/V buttons

AC INPUT jack

HEAD PHONE jack

COMPONENT/AUDIO (L/R) IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO/S-VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R))

To display the menu screen.

Press MENU button to display the menu screen. CHANNEL A/V buttons, VOLUME +/- buttons and ENTER button can be used to select the desired setting during the menu screen operations.

PC MONITOR IN jack

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

PC AUDIO jack

RF (ANT) IN jack

Remote control

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1. POWER Button - Used to turn the power on/off to the LCD -IV.

2.SLEEP Button -To set the LCD -IV to turn off after a preset amount of time, use the SLEEP

button on the remote control.

3. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows

direct access to any channel of the LCD -IV.

4.- Button -This button is the "-" button used when selecting digital channels. Also can display

the current channel number when viewing the

program.

5. RESET Button - Press to reset the On-Screen

picture adjustments to their factory preset positions.

To use this function, select "Picture" or "Audio" in the menu screen, then press this button.

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10 11

13 14

15 16

6.CH (CHANNEL) +/-/CURSOR • / • Buttons

- Used to operate the menu functions of the LCD TV, and to change the channels of the LCD TV.

7. MENU Button - Use to display the On-Screen menu function.

8. MUTE Button - To turn off the sound, press this button once. The LCD TV will be silenced and

the symbol "Mute" will appear on the screen. The

muting feature can be released by pressing the MUTE button again or one of the VOL (VOLUME)

+ or - buttons.

9. DISPLAY Button - When you press this button,

the current information will be displayed on a screen. To remove the display from the screen, press this button again.

10. PICTURE SIZE Button - Used to change the picture size.

11. INPUT SELECT Button - Use to change the

external input.

12. RECALL Button -This button allows you to go back to the previous channel selected by just pressing the RECALL button. Press this button

again to return to the channel you were watching.

13. CCD Button - Used to display the Closed Caption

menu screen.

14. ENTER Button - Use to enter or select information for On-Screen operations. Also can

display the current channel number when viewing the program.

15.VOL (VOLUME) + / -/CURSOR • / I_ Buttons

- Used to operate the menu functions of the LCD TV. Press the _ button to increase, or the • button to decrease the sound level.

16. EXIT Button - Press to remove setup menu.

Before using the remote control, batteries must first be installed.

HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1.Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Install two "AA" batteries (supplied).

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Use two "AA" size batteries. The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best performance, it is recommended that batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when the remote operation becomes

erratic. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

These precautions should be followed when using batteries in this device:

• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

• Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery

compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

• Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.

Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

• Ifthe device is not to be used for a long period of

time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or

injury from possible battery leakage.

• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer's directions.)

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