Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1
Introduction
Key Features Overview ............................................... 2
DVI-HDTV Input
............................................. 2
Dolby* Virtual ................................................... 2
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP
(Picture-Outside-Picture) ................................ 2
MP3 Audio Disc Playback ................................. 2
The On-Screen DVD Information Display ........ 2
V-Chip: Parental Controls ................................. 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .................. 5
Protect Against Power Surges .......................... 5
Protect Components from Overheating .......... 5
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio
Interference ..................................................... 5
Important Stand and Base Safety
Information ..................................................... 5
Use Indirect Light .............................................. 5
Cables Needed to Connect Components to
Your TV ............................................................ 5
Choose Your Connection ............................................ 6
TV/DVD + HD Re VCR ................................... 7
TV/DVD + Satellite Re VCR .......................... 8
TV/DVD + VCR ............................................................ 9
TV/DVD+ A/V Receiver or Speakers ........................ 10
Explanation of Jacks ................................................. 11
The Front of Your TV/DVD ....................................... 12
Front Inputs ..................................................... 12
Front Panel Buttons ........................................ 12
Put batteries in the remote..................................... 12
Turn on the TV/DVD ................................................. 12
Complete the Initial Setup ...................................... 12
Set the Menu Language ................................. 13
Complete Auto Channel Search ..................... 13
Changing Lists and Labels .............................. 13
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ...................... 14
Using the INPUT Button ................................. 15
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components ............................................................ 15
Find Out If You Need to Program the
Remote .......................................................... 15
Programming the Remote .............................. 15
How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It .............................................. 16
Remote Control Codes ............................................. 16
Chapter 3: Playing DVDs
Regional Coding ....................................................... 18
Using Different Menus ............................................ 18
Loading and Playing Discs ....................................... 18
To Load and Play a Disc .................................. 18
Using a Disc Menu ................................................... 18
Using the On-Screen Info Display .......................... 18
Time Display .................................................... 19
Selecting a Title ............................................... 19
Selecting a Chapter ......................................... 19
Selecting Subtitles ........................................... 19
Changing the Audio Language ...................... 20
Using the Repeat Feature ............................... 20
Using Bookmarks ............................................ 21
Changing the Camera Angle .......................... 21
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner ........................................................ 22
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ...... 22
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ........ 22
Parental Controls and V-Chip ................................. 23
How V-Chip Works .......................................... 23
V-Chip TV Rating ............................................. 23
Blocking Specific Content Themes ................. 24
Viewing Specific Content Themes.................. 25
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................. 25
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...................... 25
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ....................... 25
Front Panel Block ............................................ 25
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP
(Picture-outside-Picture) Operation ................... 26
PIP and POP Buttons ....................................... 26
Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu
The DVD’s Menu System .......................................... 27
The Play/Resume Play Option .................................. 27
The Play Mode Menu ............................................... 27
Selecting a Play Mode .................................... 27
How to Create a Program .............................. 27
Editing a Program ........................................... 28
Deleting Chapters ........................................... 28
AutoPlay ..........................................................28
Dub Assist ........................................................28
IntroScan ......................................................... 28