Sharp LC 32D50U User Manual

LC-32D50U

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LC-32D50U

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN.

WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32D50U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

For Business Customers: URL http://www. sharpusa. com

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code 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.”

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of 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.eia.org

Trademarks

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal Television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

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 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 or the third prong are provided for your safety. If 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 particularly 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 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.

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 the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21) Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufﬁ cient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for builtin installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.

• The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks.

• Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

• The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 3,147,264 thin ﬁ lm transistors, giving you ﬁ ne picture details.

Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a ﬁ xed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this

does not affect the performance of your product.

Precautions when transporting the TV

• When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding onto the speakers. Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the TV.

• Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

• Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

• To prevent ﬁ re, never place any type of candle or ﬂ ames on the top or near the TV set.

• To prevent ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

No objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

• To prevent ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.

• Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.

• Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface.

• Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty.

(It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.)

• If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it.

• To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may damage the panel surface.

• To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.

Supplied accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit (g1)

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Cable Clamp (g1) Cable tie (g1)

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NOTE

• Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.

“AAA” size battery (g2) AC cord (g1)

Stand unit (g1)

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Operation manual (g1)

QUICK REFERENCE

Attaching the stand

• Before attaching (or detaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal.

• Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged.

CAUTION

• Attach the stand in the correct direction.

• The “REAR” label should be visible from the back of the TV. Refer to

the ﬁ gure.

• Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over.

• Be sure to follow the instructions.

1. Conﬁ rm the 8 screws supplied with the TV.

Short screws (m4)

(used in step 2)

2. Attach the two parts of the stand unit to each other using

the 4 short screws and the hex key (supplied with the product) as shown.

Long screws (m4)

(used in step 3)

Insert the stand into the opening on the bottom of the

TV.

Insert and tighten the 4 long screws into the 4 holes on

the rear of the TV.

REAR

This side faces the rear.

Hex key

Long screw

Short screw

NOTE

• To detach the stand, perform the steps in reverse order.

Hex key

Soft cushion

QUICK REFERENCE

STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box

• It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability.

• Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates.

Ventilation & Cleaning Tips

Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water. The AQUOS television is designed for AC use only and should be used with supplied AC cord.

Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten. Gently wipe and avoid pressing on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

The screen is glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted.

QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS

1. Attach your antenna to the back of the AQUOS television.

(See page 13.)

2. Connect the AC plug for the AQUOS television into the

AC outlet.

4. How to turn on the AQUOS television for the ﬁ rst time. A) Press POWER on AQUOS television.

AC outlet

• Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.

NOTE

• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED.

3. Bundle the cords properly with a cable clamp and cable

tie.

POWER

B) POWER indicator on the front of the AQUOS television

lights BLUE.

POWER indicator

NOTE

• You cannot tilt the screen vertically.

• Speaker cannot be detached from the TV.

QUICK REFERENCE

If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries

3 Close the battery cover.

(supplied with the product).

• Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment.

NOTE

Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries.

• Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin can cause a rash. If you ﬁ nd any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.

• The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.

• If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it.

16n4o (5 m)

Remote control sensor

30°30°

IMPORTANT:

The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light BLUE indicating you have power to the AQUOS television.

If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on.

IMPORTANT:

IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS.

IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP.

Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your AQUOS operation manual.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................. 1

Trademarks .............................................................. 2

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ..................................... 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 3

Supplied accessories .............................................. 6

QUICK REFERENCE ................................................ 6

Attaching the stand .............................................. 6

Contents ................................................................... 9

Part names ............................................................. 10

TV (Front) ........................................................... 10

TV (Rear) ............................................................ 11

Remote control unit ............................................ 12

Preparation ............................................................ 13

Using the remote control unit .............................. 13

Cautions regarding the remote control unit ..... 13

Antennas ............................................................ 13

Watching TV ........................................................... 14

Turning on the power .........................................14

Turning off the power ......................................... 14

Initial setup ......................................................... 15

Simple button operations for

changing channels .......................................... 16

Simple button operations for

changing volume/sound .................................. 17

Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode ........................... 18

Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode ............ 18

Basic adjustment settings .................................... 19

Menu operation buttons ..................................... 19

On-Screen Display ............................................. 19

Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/INPUT 2 .................. 20

Menu items for HDMI/DVI ................................... 20

EZ Setup ............................................................ 21

Channel Setup ................................................... 21

Antenna Setup-DIGITAL ..................................... 22

Favorite channel setting ...................................... 23

Picture adjustments ............................................ 24

OPC setting .................................................... 24

Advanced picture adjustments ....................... 25

Color Temperature ......................................... 25

Black .............................................................. 25

3D-Y/C ........................................................... 25

Monochrome .................................................. 25

Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) .............................. 25

Range of OPC ................................................ 25

Sound adjustment .............................................. 26

Surround ............................................................ 26

Power Control .................................................... 27

Digital Setup ....................................................... 28

Audio Setup ................................................... 28

Using external equipment ..................................... 29

Displaying an external equipment image ............. 29

Connecting a DVD player or a Digital TV STB

(Air or Cable) .................................................... 30

Connecting HDMI equipment ............................. 31

Displaying an image from HDMI equipment ........ 31

Connecting a PC ................................................ 32

Connecting a VCR, game console

or camcorder ................................................... 32

Using Digital Audio Output .................................. 32

Connecting D-VHS decks/AV-HDD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder/Digital STB/Digital TV/

HDV camcorder (i.LINK connection) ................. 33

About i.LINK ................................................... 33

i.LINK connection ........................................... 33

Connecting two or more i.LINK devices .......... 33

Setting the input source (i.LINK) ..................... 34

Setting the Recording Mode (i.LINK) ............... 35

Setting the Standby Mode (i.LINK) .................. 35

Selecting an i.LINK device .............................. 36

Disabling the TV's operation of an i.LINK

device .......................................................... 36

Deleting registered i.LINK device .................... 36

Controlling an i.LINK device ............................ 37

Automatic input switching to i.LINK ................ 40

Recording digital programs with a D-VHS deck

(i.LINK) ......................................................... 40

Recording digital programs with AV-HDD

recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder ..................... 41

Playing back using REC LIST (i.LINK) ............. 41

Capture and playback video with an

HDV camcorder ........................................... 42

DTVLink ............................................................. 43

Remote Control Pass-through ........................ 43

OSD Switch ................................................... 43

Useful adjustment settings ................................... 44

Input Skip ........................................................... 44

Standby Mode .................................................... 44

Language setting ................................................ 44

Image position (AV input mode only) ................... 44

Auto Sync. adjustment

(for Analog PC input mode only) ....................... 45

Fine Sync. adjustment ........................................ 45

Reset ................................................................. 46

Input Select ........................................................ 47

Input Label ......................................................... 48

Picture Flip ......................................................... 48

View Mode for 4:3 Programs .............................. 49

View Mode for HD Programs .............................. 49

View Mode (for PC input mode) .......................... 50

AV MODE ........................................................... 51

Input Signal (for PC input mode) ......................... 51

Digital Noise Reduction ...................................... 52

Audio Only .......................................................... 52

Output Select ..................................................... 52

Quick Shoot ....................................................... 52

Color System ..................................................... 53

Program Title Display .......................................... 53

Sleep Timer ........................................................ 53

Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions ..... 54

Caption Setup .................................................... 55

Secret number setting for parental control

(AV input mode only) ........................................ 56

Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) ................. 58

How to temporarily release

the V-CHIP BLOCK .......................................... 61

Reactivating the temporarily released

V-CHIP BLOCK ................................................ 61

Other viewing options ........................................... 62

Viewing a list of channels .................................... 62

Viewing information of the program .................... 62

Freezing images ................................................. 63

Presetting remote control function ...................... 63

Appendix ................................................................ 67

Removing the stand ........................................... 67

Setting the TV on the wall ................................... 67

Troubleshooting ................................................. 68

Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting ................. 69

PC compatibility chart ........................................ 69

RS-232C port speciﬁ cations ............................... 70

Speciﬁ cations ..................................................... 72

Optional accessory ............................................. 72

Dimensional drawings........................................... 73

Part names

TV (Front)

Channel buttons (CHs/r)

Volume buttons (VOLl/k)

INPUT button

POWER button

Remote control sensor

NOTE

*OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 24.) **See page 14 for TV status indicator.

indicator**

OPC indicator*POWER

OPC sensor*

Part names

TV (Rear)

DVI terminal

(INPUT 5)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

terminal

DVI AUDIO

terminal

(INPUT 5)

HDMI terminal (INPUT 3)

HDMI terminal (INPUT 4)

i.LINK terminals

AUDIO input

terminals

(INPUT 4)

INPUT 2

terminals

AUDIO OUTPUT

terminals

CABLE IN terminal AC INPUT terminal

AIR IN terminal

RS-232C terminal

INPUT 1 terminals

Part names

Remote control unit

117

2 3

6 7

8 9

10 11 12

16 32

NOTE

• When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV.

20 21

22 23

24 25 26

28 29

1 TV POWER: Switches the TV power on or enters

standby mode. (See page 14.)

2 DISPLAY: Displays the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external

equipment on and off.

4 External equipment operational buttons: Operates

the external equipment.

5 0 – 9: Sets the channel. (See page 16.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 16 and 65.) 7 AIR: Receives air signal. 8 CABLE: Receives cable signal. 9 VOL k/l: Sets the volume. (See page 17.) 10 SURROUND: Selects Surround settings. (See page 17.) 11 INFO: Displays the program information screen. (See

page 62.)

12 FREEZE: Sets the still image. Press again to return to

normal screen. (See page 63.)

13 EXIT: Turns off the menu screen. 14 SLEEP: Sets the sleep timer. (See page 53.) 15 i.LINK: Displays the i.LINK control panel. (See page 36.) 16 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during

multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 18.)

17 FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for TV, CBL/

SAT, VCR, DVD and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up for the current mode. (See pages 63 to 66 for details.)

* To enter the code registration mode, you need to press

FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time.

18 LIGHT D: When pressed all buttons on the remote

control unit will light. The lighting will turn off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds. This button is used for performing operations in low-light situations.

19 VIEW MODE: Selects the screen size. (See page 49.) 20

ENT: Jumps to a channel after selecting with the 0–9

buttons.

21 FLASHBACK: Returns to the previous channel or

external input mode. (See page 16.)

22 INPUT: Selects a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT

2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, i.LINK) (See pages 29 and 47.)

23 CHr/s: Selects the channel. (See page 16.) 24 MUTE: Mutes the sound. (See page 17.) 25 CH LIST: Displays the channel list screen. (See page

62.)

26 MENU: Displays the menu screen. 27 a/b/c/d/ENTER: Selects a desired item on the

screen.

28 RETURN: Returns to the previous menu screen. 29 FAVORITE CH

A, B, C, D: Selects four preset favorite channels in four

different categories. (See page 23 for details.)

While watching, you can toggle the selected channels by

pressing A, B, C and D

30 FAVORITE: Registers favorite channels. (See page 23.) 31 CC: Displays captions from a closed-caption source. (See

page 54.)

32 AV MODE: Selects an audio or video setting. (AV mode:

STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC. PC mode: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC, PC) (See page 51.)

Preparation

Using the remote control unit

Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation.

Cautions regarding the remote control unit

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.

• Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit.

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.

Antennas

To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set.

1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially available).

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

2. A 300-ohm system is a ﬂ at “twin-lead” cable that can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter (Commercially available).

300-ohm twin-lead cable (ﬂ at)

Connecting Antenna Cable

VHF/UHF

antenna

Combination

VHF/UHF antenna

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300-ohm twin-lead (flat)

Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm)

NOTICE

F-type connector should be ﬁ ngertightened only.

When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not tighten F-type connector with tools. If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV set. (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

• Connect the antenna cable

to the TV using one of the

Coaxial cable (commercially available)

300/75-ohm adapter

(commercially available)

methods in the illustration as shown (1, 2 or 3).

NTENNA

Cable TV lead-In

UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin-lead

Combiner (commercially available)

IN OUT

Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm)

Coaxial cable (commercially available)

To AIR IN terminal

To CABLE IN terminal

VHF

Separate VHF/

UHF antenna

Cable without a CATV converter

Watching TV

Simple operations for watching a TV program

POWER

POWER indicator

TV POWER (On/Standby)

OPC indicator

Turning on the power

Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control.

• POWER indicator (Blue): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.)

NOTE

• The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the ﬁ rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the EZ Setup will not be invoked. See page 21 for performing EZ Setup from the Setup menu.

Turning off the power

Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control.

• The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears.

• The POWER indicator on the TV gradually turns off.

NOTE

• If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the power outlet.

• Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is turned off.

TV status indicator (POWER)

ON Lighting (Blue)

Lights offOFF/Standby

TV status indicator (OPC)

“Off” is selected in OPC setting

“On” or “On: Display” is selected in OPC setting

• See page 24 for details.

Lights off

Lighting (Green)

Watching TV

Initial setup

When you turn on the TV for the ﬁ rst time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit.

1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.)

2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 13.)

3. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 7.)

Language setting

Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish.

Press a/b to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

Language

Standby Mode

CH Search

English

Français

Español

Standby Mode setting

Select the standby setting. (See page 44.)

Language

Standby Mode

CH Search

Mode 1

Mode 2

Channel search

Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for AIR Analog & Digital, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for CABLE Analog, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for CABLE Analog & Digital, then press b to move down.

Select “Search Start”, and then press ENTER.

• If you are only receiving an analog signal through the cable, select “Yes” for CABLE Analog. If you are receiving both an analog signal and a digital signal through the cable, select “Yes” for CABLE Analog & Digital.

Language

Standby Mode

CH Search

AIR Analog & Digital Yes

CABLE Analog

CABLE Analog & Digital

Search Start

Yes No

Mode 1: Starting TV is quick from standby. Mode 2: Power consumption is small at the standby.

Example

CH Search

Air

[ ]25

Found

[ ]20

CH Search

Cable

[ ]25

Cable ANALOG

Found

[ ]25

Audio : MONO

NOTE

• If no channel is found, conﬁ rm the type of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. (See page 21.)

Watching TV

Simple button operations for changing channels

You can change channels in several ways by pressing AIR or CABLE to select the antenna and then following one of the methods below.

Method 1

Using CH r/s on the remote control unit or on the TV.

Method 2

1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned

channel.

2 Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the

currently tuned channel.

NOTE

• FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after the TV is turned on.

Method 3

Using remote control buttons 0-9, • (DOT) to select channels for VHF/UHF/CATV/DIGITAL.

To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 5):

Press 5sENT

Air

NOTE

• When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is not

necessary to press 0 before the number.

• When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made if

there is no operation within a few seconds.

Air ANALOG

To select a 3-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 115):

Press 1s1s5

Cable

To select a 4-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 22.1):

Cable

Cable ANALOG

115

Press 2 s2s • (DOT) s1sENT

Air

Air Air DIGITAL

22.

NOTE

• When you enter 0–9 only, channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds.

• If you push “0” by itself, nothing will happen.

• Complete the above steps within a few seconds.

• When you enter 0–9 and • (DOT), channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds.

Air

22.1

Watching TV

Simple button operations for changing volume/sound

Changing the volume

You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit.

Using VOLk/l

• To increase the volume, press VOLk.

• To decrease the volume, press VOLl.

Volume adjustment

Using MUTE on the remote control unit

Mutes the current sound output.

Press MUTE.

• M will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced.

Mute

NOTE

• Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE, mute can be canceled by using one of the methods below.

— Mute will cancel if you press VOLl/k or MUTE.

• Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed. However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to 0 automatically.

NOTE

• VOLl/k on the TV operates the same as VOL k/l on

the remote control unit.

Audio status

Output device

Speaker

* When “Output Select” is set to “Variable”, the indicator on

the screen changes as shown below.

Variable sound

Output Select

Fixed

Variable

Mute

NOTE

• See page 52 for details on the Output Select function.

Using SURROUND on the remote control unit

SURROUND produces Surround effect from the

speakers. Each time you press SURROUND, the mode changes between On and Off.

Surround sound options

On: Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic surround

sound.

Off: Outputs the normal sound.

Surround : Off

NOTE

• You can have the same settings by choosing “Surround” on the menu items. (See page 26.)

Surround : On

Watching TV

Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode

The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information.

You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.

• Stereo broadcasts View programs like live sporting events, shows and

concerts in dynamic stereo sound.

• SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in

mono or stereo).

SAP sound: Listen to a second language, supplementary

commentary or other information. (SAP is mono sound.)

If stereo sound is difﬁ cult to hear.

• Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to ﬁ xed mono-sound mode.

NOTE

• MTS only operates while in TV mode.

Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode

The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as MONO and STEREO. In addition, it is possible for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track.

Press AUDIO to toggle between audio modes.

Examples: when receiving Digital broadcasting

Air DIGITAL

2.2

Audio1 : STEREO

Air DIGITAL

2.2

Audio2 : STEREO

You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal.

Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP

STEREO mode MAINkSAP mode

Air ANALOG

Audio : STEREO

Air ANALOG

Audio : MONO

STEREOkSAP mode

Air ANALOG

Audio : ST(SAP)

Air ANALOG

Audio : MAIN

Air ANALOG

Audio : SAP

MONO mode

Air ANALOG

Audio : MONO

Air DIGITAL

2.2

Audio3 :

SURROUND

Air ANALOG

Audio : SAP(ST)

Air ANALOG

Audio : MONO

Basic adjustment settings

Menu operation buttons

Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu.

On-Screen Display

Example

...

[

Option

Audio Only

Digital Noise Reduction

Input Select

Output select

Quick Shoot

Color System

Caption Setup

Program Title Display

Favorite CH

Color System

1 Item displayed in yellow

• This indicates the item currently selected.

• Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for

this item.

2 Item in brackets

• This indicates the current setting for the item.

[Off]

[VIDEO]

[Fixed]

[On]

[Auto]

[No]

]

MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen.

a/b/c/d: Press to select a desired item on the screen

or adjust a selected item.

ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete

the setting.

RETURN: Press to return to the previous step.

ENTER

: Select : Enter

RETURN

: Back

: Exit

3 Item displayed in white

• This indicates an item can be selected.

4 Item displayed in grey

• This indicates that the item cannot be selected. *There are various reasons why items cannot be

selected, but the main reasons are as follows:

1 Nothing is connected to the selected input terminal. 2 The function is not compatible with the current input

signal.

NOTE

• Menu options differ in the selected input modes, but the operating procedures are the same.

• The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens.

The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control. The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting screen.

Basic adjustment settings

Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/INPUT 2

Picture

OPC ............................................................. Page 24

Backlight .................................................... Page 24

Contrast ..................................................... Page 24

Brightness ................................................. Page 24

Color .......................................................... Page 24

Tint ............................................................. Page 24

Sharpness ................................................. Page 24

Advanced

Color Temp. ..................................... Page 25

Black ................................................. Page 25

3D-Y/C .............................................. Page 25

Monochrome ..................................... Page 25

Film Mode ......................................... Page 25

Range of OPC .................................. Page 25

Audio

Treble ......................................................... Page 26

Bass ............................................................ Page 26

Balance ....................................................... Page 26

Surround ..................................................... Page 26

Menu items for HDMI/DVI

Picture

OPC ............................................................. Page 24

Backlight .................................................... Page 24

Contrast ..................................................... Page 24

Brightness ................................................. Page 24

Color .......................................................... Page 24

Tint ............................................................. Page 24

Sharpness ................................................. Page 24

Advanced

Color Temp. ..................................... Page 25

Black ................................................. Page 25

Monochrome ..................................... Page 25

Film Mode ......................................... Page 25

Range of OPC .................................. Page 25

Audio

Treble ......................................................... Page 26

Bass ............................................................ Page 26

Balance ....................................................... Page 26

Surround ..................................................... Page 26

Power Control

No Signal Off .............................................. Page 27

No Operation Off ....................................... Page 27

Setup

EZ Setup ..................................................... Page 21

CH Setup .................................................... Page 21

Antenna Setup-DIGITAL............................ Page 22

Input Skip ................................................... Page 44

Input Label ................................................ Page 48

Parental CTRL ..................................... Pages 56-61

Position ....................................................... Page 44

Picture Flip ................................................. Page 48

Standby Mode ............................................ Page 44

Language .................................................... Page 44

Reset ........................................................... Page 46

Option

Audio Only .................................................. Page 52

Digital Noise Reduction ............................ Page 52

Input Select ................................................ Page 47

Output Select ............................................. Page 52

Quick Shoot ............................................... Page 52

Color System ............................................. Page 53

Caption Setup ............................................ Page 55

Program Title Display ............................... Page 53

Favorite CH ................................................ Page 23

Digital Setup

Power Control

No Signal Off .............................................. Page 27

No Operation Off ....................................... Page 27

Setup

Input Skip ................................................... Page 44

Input Signal ................................................ Page 51

Auto Sync. ................................................. Page 45

Input Label ................................................ Page 48

Fine Sync. .................................................. Page 45

Position ....................................................... Page 44

Picture Flip ................................................. Page 48

Standby Mode ............................................ Page 44

Language .................................................... Page 44

Reset ........................................................... Page 46

Option

Audio Only .................................................. Page 52

Digital Noise Reduction ............................ Page 52

Input Select ................................................ Page 47

HDMI Setup ................................................ Page 31

Output Select ............................................. Page 52

Quick Shoot ............................................... Page 52

Digital Setup

i.LINK Setup .............................................. Page 34

Audio Setup ................................................ Page 28

i.LINK Setup .............................................. Page 34

Basic adjustment settings

EZ Setup

You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels.

Language setting

Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish.

Channel search

Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area.

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “EZ Setup”, and then press ENTER.

• If you already set the Secret No., go to step 4. If not, skip to step 5.

Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0–9.

Press a/b to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for AIR Analog & Digital, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for CABLE Analog, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for CABLE Analog & Digital, then press b to move down.

Select “Search Start”, and then press ENTER.

Press MENU to exit.

Channel Setup

If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels.

Channel search

Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area.

• If no channel is found, conﬁ rm the type of connection made with your TV and try channel search again.

• If you select “Yes” for CABLE Analog and initiate the channel search, the channel list for CABLE Digital will be deleted.

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “CH Setup”, and then press ENTER.

• If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 56 for setting a secret number.

Press a/b to select “CH Search”, and then press ENTER.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for AIR Analog & Digital, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for CABLE Analog, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No” for CABLE Analog & Digital, then press b to move down.

Select “Search Start”, and then press ENTER.

Press MENU to exit.

NOTE

• If no channel is found, conﬁ rm the type of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again.

• If you select “Yes” for CABLE Analog and initiate the channel search, the channel list for CABLE Digital will be deleted.

Basic adjustment settings

Channel memory setting

• On: Skips channels. (Channel selection disabled using CH

r/s

• Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled using CH r/s.)

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “CH Setup”, and then press ENTER.

• If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 56 for setting a secret number.

Press a/b to select “CH Memory”, and then press ENTER.

Press a/b to select ANALOG (Air), ANALOG (Cable), DIGITAL (Air) or DIGITAL (Cable), and then press ENTER.

When viewing ANALOG broadcasts:

Press c/d to select the channel to skip, and

then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “On”, and then press

ENTER.

When viewing DIGITAL broadcasts:

Press a/b to select the channel to skip, and

then press c/d to select “On”.

Press MENU to exit.

Channel Strength

The channel signal strength can also be checked separately.

Press a/b to select “Antenna Setup DIGITAL”, and then press ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Signal Strength”.

• The signal strength of DIGTAL channel is displayed. The signal information is based on the current channel.

Signal Strength

Channel Strength

Signal Strength

Current Max00

Press MENU to exit.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Signal Strength in

Antenna Setup - DIGITAL

Press a/b to select “Channel Strength”, and then press ENTER.

Input the 2-digit channel number to check the signal strength of the selected channel.

• Make sure the signal is strong enough for each channel.

Signal Strength

Channel Strength

Signal Strength

NOTE

• Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV.

Antenna Setup - DIGITAL

In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can conﬁ rm the antenna conﬁ guration through the “Antenna Setup - DIGITAL” screen.

If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength.

Signal Strength

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Current

• This function is available for DIGITAL (Air) only.

Press MENU to exit.

NOTE

Max0

Basic adjustment settings

Favorite channel setting

This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily.

Using FAVORITE CH on the remote control unit

Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel.

Press FAVORITE.

Press a/b to select “Register”, and then press ENTER.

Press a/b/c/d to select the position in the category, and then press ENTER to register.

ABCD

Air

Using Favorite CH on the menu screen

You can also set your favorite channels in “Option” on the MENU screen.

Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel.

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

Press a/b to select “Favorite CH”, and then press ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Register”, and then press ENTER.

Press a/b/ c/d to select the position in the category, and then press ENTER to register.

Press MENU to exit.

Deleting a favorite channel

Press FAVORITE and the favorite channel screen displays.

Press a/b to select “1 Data Clear”, and then press ENTER.

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to delete, and then press ENTER.

ABCD

Air

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.

Air

Ye s No

Air

10.1

Deleting a favorite channel

• You can delete all the favorite channels by selecting “All

Data Clear” in step 2 in Deleting a favorite channel.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 in Using Favorite CH on the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “1 Data Clear”, and then press ENTER.

Press a/b/ c/d to select the channel you want to delete, and then press ENTER.

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.

Press MENU to exit.

NOTE

ABCD

Air

10.1

NOTE

• You can delete all the favorite channels by selecting “All

Data Clear” in step 2 in Deleting a favorite channel.

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