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Page 1: ...High Definition Television User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 2: ...ges or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers black borders sides top bottom etc may cause similar damage This damage is not...

Page 3: ... assisted setup You ll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1 V Chip Parental Controls You can block programs and movies by content age based ratings and or movie ratings Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV s main menu Chapter 3 has details The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program The TV must be locked for ...

Page 4: ...casts For digital TV can output sound in Dolby Digital 5 1 and pictures in 16 9 widescreen if the broadcast supports it On Screen Help Text The elaborate on screen help text along with the user s guide assists you in learning to use the features of your television A menu path appears at the top of the screen to remind you where you are in the menu system The help text consists of step by step inst...

Page 5: ...n the TV 20 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup 20 Complete the Assisted Setup 21 Set the Menu Language 21 Complete Channel Search 21 The GUIDE Plus System Setup 21 What to Expect 25 Changing Channels 25 Next Steps 25 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control 28 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components 30 Using the INPUT Button 32 Code List 33...

Page 6: ...ge 59 Digital Audio Out 60 Fixed Variable Out 60 SAP Second Audio Program 60 Balance 60 Time Menu 61 Connections Menu 61 Antenna Info 61 Subwoofer 61 Software Upgrade 62 Channel Search 62 Signal Source 62 Signal Type 62 DTVLink Digital Television Link 63 Special Features 63 Auto Tuning 63 Ethernet Setup 64 Preferences Menu 64 Closed Captioning 64 Screen Format 66 Menu Language 67 Record Output 67 ...

Page 7: ...s Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection How To Connect Back of the TV Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable The Front of Your TV Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Turn on the TV Complete the Assisted Setup ...

Page 8: ...entilation If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Using a Stand If a...

Page 9: ...y need for the connections represented in this book Note Please locate the G LINK cable provided when you re getting ready to set up your TV You need to connect this cable to your TV and to your VCR and or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly TV VCR TV Components Cables Connection Go to Needed Title Coaxial Audio video G LINK Component TV DVD VCR page 8 ...

Page 10: ...omponents 1 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel The DVD player can be viewed on the INPUT 3 channel Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel This is called Auto T...

Page 11: ...lso use audio cables The S Video cable and component video cables only transfer video information Viewing the Components 1 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel The satellite receiver can be viewed on the IN...

Page 12: ...ker wire to connect the audio receiver s CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP 3 Use speaker wire to connect the Audio Video receiver to external front and rear speakers Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver OR How to Connect TV A V Receiver Speakers Use TV as Center Ch...

Page 13: ...IO INPUT 3 V L MONO R V L MONO R V PB Y PR L MONO R VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 L MONO R V PB Y PR VIDEO INPUT 5 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING 60 WATTS into 8 OHMS CENTER CHANNEL INPUT RIGHT FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS TV EXT AMP INT W EXT SURR ANTENNA B INPUT ANTENNA A INPUT ETHERNET G LINK VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT AU...

Page 14: ...ELECT switch to INT W EXT SURR If you connect speakers and place the EXT INT W EXT SURR switch on the TV back panel in the INT W EXT SURR position you get audio from the internal speakers as well as L minus R from both external speakers This connection gives you a matrix surround effect If you connect speakers and place the switch in the EXT position you get audio from the external speakers only T...

Page 15: ...liant consumer electronic components If your 1394 component has the DTVLink logo on it it should work with this TV You can use either or both connectors to link your components but don t connect the components in a loop Notes Audio and video information is carried on a single wire Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable The optical cable is used to connect an audio receiver with Dolby Digital or ...

Page 16: ...EO jack and composite video connect the component to the TV with an S Video cable not provided for a better quality picture Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Composite Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The audio video jacks are ...

Page 17: ...tter sound than the TV s speakers See page 10 SPEAKER SELECT EXT or INT W EXT SURR Switch Lets you direct where the output of the TV s internal speakers goes With the switch in the EXT position you hear the external speakers connected to the TV In INT W EXT SURR position you hear the TV s internal speakers and external speakers connected to the TV for a matrix surround sound effect Note To turn th...

Page 18: ... component such as a VCR The jacks are as described for INPUT 1 VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 Connect an optional component Y PB PR video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors between a compatible component and the TV AUDIO R L MONO The audio jacks provide stereo sound When connected audio volume from the main front and rear s...

Page 19: ... theatre quality sound six audio channels Use the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack ETHERNET Connect a router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line to the TV using an Ethernet cable CAT 5 Do not connect a telephone cable because of risk of fire or shock A green light on the jack means that an active network has been detected An ora...

Page 20: ... FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS TV EXT AMP INT W EXT SURR ANTENNA A INPUT ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET G LINK VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT TV VCR 03 CHANNEL SENSOR SENSOR Connect to G LINK jack on the back of the TV TV back panel DVI HDTV G LINK wands G LINK cable 4 When the component turns on you ve located the VCR s or cable box s remote sensor Placing the G LINK...

Page 21: ...system it points down to items and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the menu system it points up to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Decreases the volume In the menu system it points left to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Increases the volume In the menu system it points right to items and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off The indicator in the...

Page 22: ...cover Insert 2 AA fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly Replace the cover Note Batteries need replacing when the remote indicator is red and blinks rapidly with each button press Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV s front panel Note Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the ...

Page 23: ... Search now you can access it later through the Connections menu See Chapter 4 for more details If cable box is connected to ANTENNA A Channel Search cannot work The GUIDE Plus System Setup Important Notes If you have a VCR and or cable box connected to the TV you need to connect the G LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus system If you didn t connect the G LINK cable go to page 18 Disregard the screen...

Page 24: ...GUIDE Plus system if you have cable service or a cable box connected unless an off air antenna is connected to Antenna B 1 If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears go to page 23 2 If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK Notes The next series of scree...

Page 25: ...uring for a VCR appears If your cable box didn t change to channel 09 or turned itself off you have two choices No and Test this code again Test this code again If you think the TV the cable box or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test highlight Test this code again and press OK the GUIDE Plus system runs the same set of codes No If you don t think the test w...

Page 26: ...g a tape and is on Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing another set of codes Keep following the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct code for the VCR Note If the GUIDE Plus system can t locate the correct code for the VCR a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again Try VCR configuration again repeat VCR setup Test alternate codes tests s...

Page 27: ...ting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question Features of the GUIDE Plus system are explained in Chapter 3 To clear the guide from your screen press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control Changing Channels Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Your HDTV is able t...

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Page 29: ...tion are for representation only 27 Changing Entertainment Again Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview The Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Code List ...

Page 30: ...e remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component such as a cable box satellite receiver VCR DVD or audio receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button CH or CH Scrolls up or down through the current channel or input list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels In the GUIDE Plus system scrolls a page at a time CH CTRL Channel control Togg...

Page 31: ...SE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players and CD players Press REC VCR outside of the GUIDE Plus System to set a manual timer program or enter a PlusCode number SAT CABLE Places the remote in SAT CABLE mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel SKIP Press once before changing ...

Page 32: ...s the corresponding component button in this example VCR1 4 Press ON OFF to see if the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t respond you need to program the remote to operate it Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control direct entry automatic code search Using Direct Entry Note The AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry 1 Turn on the component you want to oper...

Page 33: ... more than 20 times then the remote can t be programmed to operate that component If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back ON 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control seve...

Page 34: ...first press the VCR1 VCR2 or AUX button to put the remote control in VCR mode There are other ways of selecting an input channel Program the component VCR DVD etc buttons on the remote control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when pressed For more details on Auto Tuning see Chapter 3 When viewing an input to go back to viewing channels press ANTENNA or press INPUT until you see y...

Page 35: ...22 2062 2063 Philips 2021 2062 2096 2124 Pilot 2014 Pioneer 2010 2055 2080 2081 2123 Portland 2016 2017 2019 2110 PROSCAN 2000 2001 2131 Protec 2061 Pulsar 2104 Quarter 2011 Quartz 2011 Quasar 2021 2022 2125 RCA 2000 2001 2003 2013 2021 2055 2056 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2107 2115 2120 2125 2131 2133 Radioshack Realistic 2011 2013 2014 2021 2022 2023 2026 2029 2049 2050 20...

Page 36: ...o 3001 Sony 3006 3015 3016 Toshiba 3007 3017 3020 Zenith 3018 Audio Codes Programmable for the AUX button only RCA and Dimensia AM FM 4003 4270 AUX 4004 Phono 4005 Tape 4006 CD 4007 4190 4211 Receivers Aiwa 4261 4262 4263 4264 4265 4266 4267 4277 Denon 4283 Harman Kardon 4276 JVC 4268 JVL 4276 Kenwood 4269 Onkyo 4278 Optimus 4284 Panasonic 4279 4280 Pioneer 4275 RCA 4270 Sherwood 4282 Sony 4271 42...

Page 37: ... representation only 35 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment Again Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview Channel Banner Digital or Analog Channels All About the GUIDE Plus System Parental Controls Auto Tuning PIP Picture In Picture Operation Web Browser ...

Page 38: ...ilable Note The station call letters may be unfamiliar to you this is normal The channel number display in the GUIDE Plus system and the banner may not match because the GUIDE Plus system and banner may use different tuning mechanisms Channel logo or label if available and if the GUIDE Plus Label has been turned ON in the GUIDE Plus menu Antenna Auto Tuning DTVLink Type of signal Antenna A B Air C...

Page 39: ...5 Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds Notes You can always use the channel up and down buttons on the remote control to change channels within the TV mode You may notice the size of the channel banner changes when you change channels This is perfectly normal and occurs because analog NTSC broadcasts and digital ATSC broadcasts use different formats Your HDTV can display both type...

Page 40: ...e TV or ON OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus menu selecting Options then setting Auto Display to Off Also since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus system is based on your locale you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different ZIP or postal code Menu options Action buttons Program information C...

Page 41: ...rding to where you are in the GUIDE Plus system Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the action buttons When highlighting a program the following Action buttons appear Watch Press the Blue button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the TV turns on and tunes to the program highlighted in the channel listing Record Press the Green button on the remote to place a timer in...

Page 42: ...dule and press the Blue button on the remote Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press the Green button on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices ONCE records only on that day WEEKLY records each week at the same day and time Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by different categories such as Sports Movies and Children s programs You ...

Page 43: ...uide display and not the channel lists in the television s Main Menu Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus setup information You can do the following in the Setup menu Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct Change channel display displays the Channel Editor which lets you choose which channels are highlighted Review ...

Page 44: ... List If the TV is locked all channels can be directly accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be viewed if they are blocked Notes When locking the TV you ll be asked to enter a password and then to re enter the password a second time to re confirm your password choice If you do not lock the TV none of the settings for V Chip channel block front panel block and web b...

Page 45: ...hannels appear in the channel lists and vice versa If a cable box is connected to Antenna A the channel list can be edited for Antenna A in the Parental Controls menu If a cable box is connected via INPUT1 the channel list cannot be edited You can only use channel up down or use the number buttons How V Chip Works The V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code...

Page 46: ...ge L and little or no violence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children T...

Page 47: ... G 3 Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked The status for the rating listed to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked and B 4 Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and re enter password a second time to confirm the password Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content When you block a content...

Page 48: ...n the next two sections To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Select Parental Controls 3 Select V Chip Movie Rating Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block mov...

Page 49: ...ect Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front buttons The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operat...

Page 50: ... 3 or 4 Antenna B Component is connected to the ANTENNA B jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel in Auto Tuning Front Input Component is connected to the S VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV and you want the...

Page 51: ...determine whether you are controlling the PIP or the main picture look at the channel banner as you change channels The triangular indicator is beside the channel number for the picture you re controlling with channel up down number buttons etc Using the PIP Feature The PIP feature is only available for analog NTSC channels PIP won t work when tuned to a digital ATSC channel Use the channel banner...

Page 52: ... until you find an analog NTSC format channel The PIP window will reappear If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed you may have activated the Parental control feature and the program exceeds the rating limits you set For information on removing limits see the Parental Controls section You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window PIP channel skips all digital ATSC TV channels and tunes to...

Page 53: ... opens the guide REC VCR Closes the browser and opens the guide CH Up Down CH Up Down Changes channels if video window is displayed VOL Up Down VOL Up Down Changes volume if video window is displayed Saving Your Favorite URLs Program any favorite FAV key including HOME and SEARCH to any URL website address After you ve browsed to a favorite URL just press the desired key and hold it until a messag...

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Page 55: ...is publication are for representation only 53 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment Again Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview Menus and Control Panels Picture Quality Menu Audio Menu Time Menu Connections Menu Preferences Menu ...

Page 56: ...t right up down to move through the menu and highlight different options Note Press the number buttons on the remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu selection 3 Press the OK button to select a highlighted item Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu Highlight 0 Go Back menu button and press OK or press GO BACK on the remote Press 0 on the remote when you are highlight...

Page 57: ...ion Numeric Entries Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers passwords and time values The number buttons on the remote and the arrow channel up down volume up down MENU and OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the information 1 Use the left right button to highlight the field 2 Use the up down arrows number buttons or OK button to enter information On screen Menu Buttons An on...

Page 58: ...orrect the Video Input Channel appears in the upper right corner 2 Press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to select the slider 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons to operate the slider Note When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu the graphics become transparent to allow you to clearly see the video behind the displays Picture Presets Picture Presets displays a cho...

Page 59: ...e TV s three tubes When the TV tubes images are precisely aligned they create the color images you see on the screen Over time the picture can drift out of alignment this is normal If your picture seems fuzzy or has a yellow tint using Convergence could correct this misalignment Note Make sure the TV has been on for at least 30 minutes TV needs to warm up for best results before starting Auto Conv...

Page 60: ...rrently tuned input Graphic Equalizer The seven band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio frequency settings The equalizer can only be changed if the Fixed Variable Audio Output is set to Variable Output If the Fixed Variable Audio Output is set to Fixed Output you cannot make changes to the equalizer and the bands are set to 0dB However the graphic equalizer levels for Variable Output are ...

Page 61: ...io in the speaker system to make dialog more understandable Repositions and elevates the audio to the center of the TV Creates a virtual 5 1 surround sound from multichannel source material through any two speaker playback system Sound Logic Monitors a program s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from current volume setting Acting like a dynamic range li...

Page 62: ...This setting turns the TV s front speakers Off and allows variable output from the TV s Fixed Variable Audio Output jacks Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s front speakers Off and provides fixed output from the TV s Fixed Variable Audio Output jack to a receiver or am...

Page 63: ...our television Items in the Connections menu are Antenna Info Channel Search Software Upgrade Signal Source Signal Type Auto Tuning DTVLink Special Features Ethernet Setup Antenna Info This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV The list shows the channel number the station name when tuned e g NBC whether the channel is digital or analog which antenna is picking up the channel and current s...

Page 64: ...a cable box is connected to Antenna A and GUIDE Plus setup was informed a channel search will not be permitted Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade screen contains current software information and indicates if a new upgrade is available The software information and upgrades can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to the Internet Signal Source The Signal Source...

Page 65: ...connection to the TV The screen tells you which device needs this connection You then select which analog input is used for the connection Notes When a device is plugged in or unplugged the DTVLink screen is updated automatically Some IEEE 1394 devices supply power to other devices This TV does not supply power to other devices Some devices that do not support Digital Copy Protection may cause err...

Page 66: ...layed from the main tuner Captioning is not available from the PIP tuner Choices within the Closed Captioning menu are Caption Display Analog Captions Digital Captions Caption Priority Caption Style Caption Display The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen Input 5 DVI HDTV is not supported by Closed Captioning Clo...

Page 67: ...t available or Text1 and Text3 are not available Digital Captions You can select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels The service modes support MPEG 2 based transport sources such as DTVLink Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages respectively Service 3 and Service 4 5 6 are additional caption sources that may be available Specific label names may be displ...

Page 68: ...tical size stays the same Zoom The image of a 4 3 video signal increases by approximately 33 and the vertical size increases by approximately 33 Notes There is no need to change the screen format for a 16 9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV s screen The FORMAT button on the remote gives you access to change the format with a one button press rather than navigating through th...

Page 69: ...l If an unusual pattern appears when you connect your VCR input to the RECORD OUTPUT playing a tape or switching to the VCR s tuner removes the pattern Color Scheme Select from among four colors Sky Blue Emerald Raspberry Plum to change the color of the menu system and banner Note The guide and browser colors are unaffected Translucency You can change the translucency see through level of the menu...

Page 70: ...ortant terrestrial program guide information such a program ratings channel names program titles program times etc Notes When the TV is locked and you try to access the Digital Channel Info screen the Password Entry screen appears and you must enter the password Disabling Digital Channel Info feature does not affect the acquisition of GUIDE Plus channel listings Channels remain blocked or viewable...

Page 71: ...hin this publication are for representation only 69 Changing Entertainment Again Reference Chapter 5 Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Specifications and Features Accessory Information Limited Warranty Care and Cleaning Index ...

Page 72: ...the remote is in TV mode The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing Sleep Timer Wake up Timer or Watch feature may have be...

Page 73: ...UIDE Plus Setup option and provide the correct information on the following screens Go to pages 21 24 for detailed instructions The channel might be blank change channels If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR ...

Page 74: ...eceive the initial download for your area If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can receive program information The GUIDE Plus system doesn t display program listings for satellite TV Scheduled Watch or Record doesn t occur Check Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 40 for instructions Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor s on the component s...

Page 75: ...or at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and if necessary program the remote again Replace the batteries when the remote indicator turns red and blinks rapidly with each button press Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 5 on your remote sel...

Page 76: ...Mode Reverse Picture Presets Bright Normal Soft Personal Wide Band Video Amplifier Yes Sound Audio Power Watts Front Speakers 15 Watts Channel Integrated Subwoofer Boomer 30 Watt Sub Graphic Equalizer 7 Band Front Speakers 2 130mm Midrange Drivers plus 2 19 mm Tweeters Fully Enclosed Speaker System Yes Balance Control Yes Broadcast Stereo w dbx Noise Reduction Yes Matrix Surround Sound Yes Second ...

Page 77: ...ereo Headphone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front A V Input Composite with S Video Back Panel Inputs Outputs A V Inputs 2 S Video Composite Component Composite Video Inputs 2 Y PrPb RCA Jacks SYNCHROSCAN Antenna Cable Inputs 2 RF DVI HDTV Input with Audio Inputs 1 Broadband Connection Ethernet RJ45 1 DTVLink IEEE 1394 2 Record Output Composite with Audio 1 Digital Audio Output 1 External Speaker Te...

Page 78: ...6 ft Push on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends push on for a quick connection VH89 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH82 6 ft VH81 3 ft S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end fo...

Page 79: ...tter VH47 3 95 4 way Signal Splitter VH49 6 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer 193984 11 15 Remote Control RCR160TBLM1 257076 24 00 Optical SPDIF Cable 3 ft DV3 15 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft DV6 19 95 Audio Video Adapter 228449 4 45 Diplexer D920 19 95 Accessory Order Form RCR160TBLM1 Detach Here 2 way Splitter VH47 4 way Splitter VH49 AU SE TV AU X DV D SAT CA BL E PIP SW AP SKIP CH...

Page 80: ...A MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name an...

Page 81: ...home or pick up repair and return service provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which...

Page 82: ...ODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State L...

Page 83: ...ations 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 sep...

Page 84: ...free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with...

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Page 91: ...ue action button 28 Blue centering 57 Browser web 50 51 Buttons ANTENNA 28 Arrows 28 49 AUX 28 33 Backlight 28 Blue action 28 CH CTRL 28 CH ctrl 49 Channel down 19 28 Channel up 19 28 CLEAR 28 Don t work 70 DVD 28 FORMAT 28 50 FORWARD 29 Front panel 19 GO BACK 29 Green action 28 GUIDE 29 INFO 19 29 INPUT 19 29 32 MENU 19 29 Number 28 OK 19 29 PAUSE 29 PIP 29 49 PLAY 29 POWER 19 REC VCR 29 Remote c...

Page 92: ... 17 DVD button 28 DVD codes 34 DVD player VCR TV Connection 8 DVI HDTV Connector 13 E Ethernet Cable 17 Ethernet jack 13 17 Ethernet setup 64 Exiting a menu 54 External speakers 15 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT 11 12 F Favorite URLs 51 FCC information 81 Finding the sensor 18 Fixed output 10 FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT L R 15 Fixed variable out 60 Format screen 66 FORMAT button 28 50 FORWARD button 29 ...

Page 93: ...0 PCM receiver 10 Picture Presets 56 Picture presets 56 Picture quality menu 56 Convergence 57 Picture settings 56 PIP Channel control 28 PIP Picture in Picture Buttons 49 Problems 50 PIP button 29 49 PIP using 49 PLAY button 29 31 POWER button 19 Power surges 6 Preferences menu 64 Problems GUIDE Plus system 72 Parental controls 73 Remote control 73 TV 70 V Chip 73 Programming Cable box codes 33 D...

Page 94: ...WAP button 29 49 T Things to Consider Before You Connect 6 Time menu 61 Tint 56 Translucency 67 Troubleshooting 70 Turn on TV 20 TV audio receiver Connection 10 TV button 29 TV connection 9 TV mode 20 TV problems 70 TV VCR DVD Player Connection 8 U Universal remote programming to control other brands of components 31 URLs saving 51 V V Chip 42 Age Based Ratings 43 Blocking age based 45 Blocking Mo...

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