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Connections & Setup

Chapter 1

J27F636

ANTENNA/CABLE

ANALOG INPUT

ANTENNA/CABLE

DIGITAL INPUT

DSCI

Port

get the Picture

The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal.

The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog

channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG

INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/

CABLE DIGITAL INPUT. The graphic to the left shows

these inputs.

Note:

You may experience a delay of several

seconds before digital pictures appear, both
when you first turn on the digital signals and
when you change channels. This is normal.
Check with your local cable company for
available content.

What You need to Know

• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the off-air local digital channels available

to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a

certain antenna.

• When you get to the Auto Channel Search menu in the Initial Setup, make sure you set the Signal Source to Digital. (You can

also choose Both for digital and analog). Then set the Signal Type. Choose Antenna or Cable (depending on your connection).

To complete a channel search now, go to page 9.

• When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input. Press the ANTENNA button to

tune to the digital Input. Go to page 24 for more information.

When using the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT and/or the

ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT jacks, use the ANTENNA button on

the remote to toggle between the digital and analog signals.

Receiving Digital Channels

Coaxial cable

Indoor or Outdoor
antenna

What You need

• Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with a coaxial cable. Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from

the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to receive free off-air local digital channels.

• Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable into the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT

to receive digital cable channels only.

• You can use a signal splitter (shown at left) to divide the signal from one cable or antenna source to

connect to both the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT

jacks on the TV. When you get to the Auto Channel Search screen in the Initial Setup, make sure you set

the signal type to

Both

(digital and analog).

ANTENNA
button

Summary of Contents for J27F636

Page 1: ...r s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Model J27F636 is pictured above Find Inside Connecting page 6 Menus page 9 Remote Controls page 17 The Basic Menus page 21 Features page 24 Other Information page 31 Troubleshooting page 34 ...

Page 2: ...____________ Serial No _ ______________________________________________________________ Purchase Date __________________________________________________________ Dealer Address Phone __________________________________________________ Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts When servicing u...

Page 3: ...other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is 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 1...

Page 4: ...u 15 Setup Menu 15 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 17 Types of Remote Controls 17 Basic Remote Buttons R130K1 R130K2 17 Additional Remote Buttons R130K2 18 Using the INPUT Button 19 Using the SYSTEM Button 19 ClonePRO Remote Buttons 20 Chapter 3 Using the Menu System 21 The Basic Menu System 21 Sound Menu 21 Picture Menu 21 Channel Guide Menu 21 Parental Control Menu 22 Time Menu 22 Language CC...

Page 5: ...you allow adequate ventilation 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 If you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the ...

Page 6: ...tal and analog Then set the Signal Type Choose Antenna or Cable depending on your connection To complete a channel search now go to page 9 When you are ready to watch digital channels make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the digital Input Go to page 24 for more information When using the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT and or the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT j...

Page 7: ...eceiving Analog Channels Coaxial cable Indoor or Outdoor Antenna When using the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and or the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT jacks use the ANTENNA button on the remote to toggle between the digital and analog signals VIDEO 1 VIDEO AUDIO R and L MONO INPUTS Used to connect components such as a VCR DVD player camcorder or video game consoles with audio video outputs These jacks ...

Page 8: ... cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU OK Brings up the Main menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH v Scans down through the current channel list In the menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the menu system acts ...

Page 9: ...ct Time If the current time has not been set use the arrow and number buttons on the remote control to set it 1 From the Main menu highlight Time and press OK 2 Time is highlighted To set the time use the number buttons to set the hour Press the right and left arrow button to add or subtract minutes The OK button changes am and pm Note The Wake Up Timer and Wake Up Time options are unavailable unl...

Page 10: ...st features on your TV The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the functions of your TV Press MENU on the remote master remote for master menu basic remote for basic menu or on the front panel basic menu to bring up the Main menu To select a menu item Navigate with the arrows and then select OK Navigate with the arrows and then select with the right arrow button unless it...

Page 11: ...usually English in the U S The default digital channel audio language options are English Spanish German Italian Japanese Chinese and Korean Note The Default Language menu is available for digital stations only when using the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT jack Current Language Press the right arrow button to choose the audio language for the program you re watching The language you choose becomes yo...

Page 12: ...cess and Power Options menu allows the master user to specify which features and functions basic users will be able to access Scroll to the feature you want to set Use the right arrow button to change the setting Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Remote Configuration This feature allows the master user to determine which TVs the remote operates Choose from TV1 TV2 TV3 TV1 2 TV1 3 TV2 3 All or...

Page 13: ... by entering the system password No Basic Parental Control does not appear on the basic Main menu Basic users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password If Parental Controls is set to No Basic Movie Rating Access TV Rating Access Unrated Program Block and Channel Block will not be available to basic users regardless of what those items have been set to individually in the Parent...

Page 14: ... information go to page 29 Front Panel This setting allows you to disable lock the TV s front panel buttons and can be used as a Parental Control method When doing so remove access to any remote capable of operating the TV The remote still tunes in the channels Lock Parental Controls Puts into effect the settings made in the Parental Control menu A password is required Parental Control Access This...

Page 15: ...ePRO remote is used via the TV s DSCI Digital Serial Communications Interface port to turn the TV on and off Sleep Timer and Wake Up Timer settings are nonfunctional Wake Up Time Lets you select the time you want the TV to turn itself on when the Wake Up Timer is set Wake Up Channel Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the Wake Up Timer is set Schedule Lets you set the TV to tur...

Page 16: ...irst space Use the up or down arrow to ascend or descend through the characters Continue to press the right arrow to highlight the space and the up or down arrow to add a character Press OK when you re done adding the label Channel Selection Allows the master user to set the initial channel and to select which of the three channel lists will be active accessible to the basic user If no initial cha...

Page 17: ... button toggles between signals Refer to page 6 for more information Arrow Buttons and OK Use the arrow buttons to highlight your choices and navigate the menu system Use the OK button to select your choice CC Closed Captioning Displays the Closed Caption Display Subsequent presses change the display mode CH Channel up or down Scans up and down through channels in the TV s memory CLEAR Clears menu...

Page 18: ...the remote to be programmed for TV1 TV2 and TV3 modes It also allows access to system defined functionality when available See the description later in this chapter for more details VOL Volume up or down Decrease or increase the TV s volume unless Volume Hold is on and displays the Volume Control slider Go to Chapter 1 for more information on Volume Hold Master Remote R130K2 Additional Remote Butt...

Page 19: ...nd Audio jacks S VID Front Jacks FRNT Using the SYSTEM Button When the television is connected to an interactive system or similar device the SYSTEM button allows you to access system programming or other special functionality through the DSCI jack On a master or basic remote the SYSTEM button can also allow independent remote control of two TVs Once you have specified TV1 TV2 or TV3 status for th...

Page 20: ...bled Chapter 1 has more information on Volume Hold MENU Displays the master main menu INFO Displays channel information OK Press to select a menu item that is highlighted CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing ClonePRO Remote Buttons The ClonePRO can be used as a master remote First press ON to turn the remote on Some of the buttons only apply when using th...

Page 21: ...H 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8 CH 9 CH 10 Select OK Page Page Press MENU to exit Chapter 3 Using the Menu System Sound Menu Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Sound Type Choose Stereo Enhanced SAP or Mono If you connect to VID or the front jacks choose from Stereo or Left Stereo splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials...

Page 22: ...nd on the options set by the Master user Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Time Displays the current time if the master user has set the time Sleep Timer Lets you select the amount of time in 15 minute increments you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off up to four hours A message is displayed as a warning before the TV turns off Select 00 00 to stop this function This feature won t ...

Page 23: ...ce1 LANGUAGE CC The TV can be Decommercialized If you no longer want your TV to function as a commercial one the steps below describe how to make it a non commercial TV Many features and options found in non commercial TVs are included for your use Make sure the TV is off Press VOL on the front of the TV and MENU on the remote for a few seconds simultaneously The TV will turn on and activate the d...

Page 24: ...you mute the sound SAP Stereo 06 ABCDEF Skip 0 30 CC 07 18am X X Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the USA V CHIP menu involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the V...

Page 25: ... Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexu...

Page 26: ...either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way USA V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main menu the PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the Parental Control menu Create your password using the number but...

Page 27: ...to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently View V or Block B The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating Limit screen Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level To block programs with higher ratings 1 Press the up or down ar...

Page 28: ...The language for TV MA is blocked as well Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V View 1 Determine the content themes you w...

Page 29: ... the MAIN MENU appears 2 Select Parental Control 3 Select USA V Chip 4 Select Movie Ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings V Chip Exempt Program Block The Exempt Prgms option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news spo...

Page 30: ...ny remote that is capable of operating the television 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu press the up or down arrow to highlight Front Panel 2 Press the right or left arrow to turn on lock is closed or off lock is open front panel lock Creating A Password Selecting this option lets you create a new password Enter a new password from the Password menu in the Lock Parental Control menu this is the pas...

Page 31: ...his mode If the unit is already in IR mode press OFF to speed the transition to DSCI mode Using the ClonePRO DSCI green buttons Comm Restores the TV to normal commercial operation essentially undoing the effect of the Legacy and Decom buttons Decom Decommercializes the TV to facilitate aftermarket resale Factory Available in certain models only Note Pressing FACTORY overwrites any settings already...

Page 32: ... third party devices attached to the TV s DSCI port as part of a larger system may disable access to master menus even after they are disconnected To enable the master menus press Master OFF Turns the TV off and turns the ClonePRO off ON Turns the TV on and turns on the ClonePRO IR mode ready for subsequent buttons Note that the unit will automatically turn itself off 30 seconds after the last but...

Page 33: ...o TEACH the next TV until overwritten by a new LEARN operation The ClonePRO remote is capable of cloning the following items 1 Settings in the Main Menu Master 2 All analog channels located in the channel lists A B and C 3 Channel labels for channels 2 99 4 Up to 30 digital channels from the digital channel list Note The TEACH function should be performed in analog mode due to the interlaced bus t...

Page 34: ...n again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low Sleep Timer or Energy Saver may have been set Chapter 1 has more details TV turns on unexpectedly Wake Timer might have been set Go to page 15 for instructions You might have pressed CH CH or OK on the remote accidentally Blank screen Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and the TV is tun...

Page 35: ...d replace the batteries Operation of certain remote control buttons might be restricted by master menu settings Maybe remote is in wrong configuration TV1 TV2 or TV3 for that TV Check the Remote Config settings in the Access and Power Options menu Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the Main menu select Parental Control then Lock Par...

Page 36: ...adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint 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...

Page 37: ...all 1 800 880 5966 Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your distributor or sales representative Installation and related a...

Page 38: ... PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have o...

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Page 40: ...rt 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 p...

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