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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4
Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................... 4
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................ 4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................. 4
Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................ 4
Get the Picture .................................................................................................................. 5
Receiving Digital Channels ......................................................................................... 5
What You Need ........................................................................................................... 5
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 5
Receiving Analog Channels ........................................................................................ 6
What You Need ........................................................................................................... 6
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Y Pb Pr Connection ..................................................................................................... 8
S-Video Connection .................................................................................................. 10
Using the Side Jacks ........................................................................................................ 11
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 12
Put batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 12
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup .................................. 12
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................. 12
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 13
Choose the Menu Language .................................................................................... 13
Tuning to a Channel ................................................................................................. 13
What to Expect ................................................................................................................ 14
Watching TV .............................................................................................................. 14
Remote Buttons .............................................................................................................. 15
Using the INPUT Button .................................................................................................. 16
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 17
Front Input Jacks ............................................................................................................ 19
Front/Side Buttons ......................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2: Using the TV Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................... 20
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 21
How V-Chip Works .................................................................................................... 21
Activate Parental Control ............................................................................................... 21
Resetting the Password ............................................................................................ 21
Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits .......................................................................... 22
The V-Chip Rating Screen ......................................................................................... 22
Blocking Age-Based Ratings .................................................................................... 22
Blocking Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 23
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