Color Television 27PT91S1 Instructions for use 3135 015 17531
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Features AudioAldeo Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, or odier devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback. Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at an even level. Peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks are reduced, making for a more consistent, comfortable sound. AutoLock™ allows you to block the viewing of certain channels or pro grams with certain ratings if you do not want your children to view inap propriate materials.
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□I Ai).ii SI !N(; nil Picn Ri: & adjust your TVpicture controls, 7 select a charnel and follow these steps. dUM) I Pms the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. I Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. BRIGHTNESS will be hi^lighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the ri^t. <|> Use the CURSOR RING LEFT or I CURSOR RING RIGHT to adjust the I BRIGHTNESS level of the picture.
Turning ON the Dynamic Noise Reduction Control o T~yte to many reasons, such as poor JL/cable reception, the picture can sometimes appear slightly “speckled” (cm indication of signal noise in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. tBEGIWU Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. I <|> Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left.
UsiNc, nil: C losi I) C aphomnc ; C om □I Vosed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hear ing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes" to show dia logue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. C rol NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are broadcast with Closed Captioning (CC).
o Selecting the Screen Format Size can change the screen for- JL mat size to match the type of program you’re watching. Select the normal 4:3 aspect ratio or expand the 4:3 aspect ratio to com pletely fill the screen. There also is a compres.sed 16:9 aspect ratio, which allows movies to be viewed in their full width (known as letter box style). • PICTURE • SOUND • INSTAIL TIMER Autolock PIP aoSED CAP FORMAT (BEGINJ I I Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on screen menu.
АсnVATlNC; ГПК BlA к Мп гк COMROl. □I he Blue Mute feature will elimimte annoying snow from the screen when no video signal us pres ent by displaying a pleasent blue screen. This occurs in cases such as when a yCR tape is removed or an antenna signal is broken. To turn the Blue Mute feature ON or OFF, fol low the steps below. 7 iassaw Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on screen menu. i <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES.
A ctivating the b help you understand the GUIDE Plus+* System, a short but informative demonstration is available. J GUIDE P lus +" D emo !□ NOTE: Refer to the GUIDE Plus+* Guide supplied with your TV for a detailed description of GUIDE Plus+* and it’s features. IBEPiNJ <|> Press the MENU/SELECTbut' ton on the remote to show the onscreen menu. I <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. <|> Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left.
□ I Usi\(, ruE Su:i pTimkr TJave you ever fallen asleep in jn front of the TV, only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern sound screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can enable you to avoid that discomfort by automatically turning itself off.
!□ The Timer - Setting the Clock "^ur television comes with an on- 1 screen clock. During normal oper ation, the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT button is pressed or if the TIMER DISPLAY control is turned ON. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen I menu. Press the CURSOR RING I DOWN twice to highlight FEAI TORES. • PICTURE • SOUND TIMER Autolock PIP CIDSEDCAP FORMAT • INSTAU <|> Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left.
□i 1 in: Timer ~ SE/m\ci hie S iart Time to as you would an alarm clock, J you can set the TV to turn itself ON once or at the same time every day. Follow these steps to set the Start Time. CBEfilM) I Pm$ the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. ( ( <|> Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left TIMER will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR RING ““ RIGHT e^ain to shift the display left.
T he T imer - S etting the S top T ime o T Jse the START TIME control to KJ set the TV to turn itself ON once or at the same time every day (see page 12 for details). The fol lowing steps will guide you in set ting the TV to turn itself OFF once or at the same time every day. LBEGIWJ <|> Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on screen menu. I <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. I Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left.
□I Tin: TiMi R ~ Si:u:c I INC riu: Ciianm:l \^u can select a specific channel J. that the television will tune to when the timer turns the set ON. Follow these steps to select the channel. ITR7TT7I Press the MENU button on die remote control to show the onscreen menu. <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. • MCIURE •SOUND TMR Autolock PIP CLOSED CAP FORMAT • INSMll Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. TIMER will be highlighted.
T he T imer - S electing the T uner a hrough the START TIMEfeature, you can select either TUNER A or TUNER B to he the main signal source when the TV is powered ON C BEGIN) Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on screen menu. <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. ( Press the CURSOR RING " RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. TIMER will be highlight ed. <|> Press the CURSOR RING ' RIGHT again to shift the menu to the left.
□ Tin: 1 iMKR - Skitinc Aci iwn: lo ON or OFF After you have set the Time, Start ./x Time, Stop Time, and Start Channel, the timer must be set to come on ONCE or DAILY, or turned OFF through the ACTIVATE control. Cficfiiu) <3> Press the MENU button cm the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. Press the CURSOR RING ' RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. TIMER will be highlight ed.
The Timer -- Turning ON the Timer Display o After the TV’s clock has been set, ,/i.you can we your TV as a clock. The TIMER DISPLAY control allows you to permanently display the time in the upper right comer of the screen. (BEPIN) Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. • PICTURE • SOUND TIMER Autolxick PIP aOSED CAP FORMAT INSTALL <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES.
IJ N1)i:RS I AM) 1N( ; AIJK)Loc k ‘ 'he AutoLock^feature receives and processes data sent by 7 broadcasters or other program providers that contain program con tent advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may ................................................. as sexual etc.). This is a great fea ture to censor the type of program ming children may watch.
AuToLocK^^i - Setting Up the Access Code A utoLock'^" allows parents to ./xblock out or "censor” any channels they think children should not watch. A channel blocked by theAutoLock™ control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First, let’s set your AutoLock access code. KSEsm) Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. T Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES.
Ali roLocK' '* - Bloc KiNCi Ciiannli.s After your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. rriiTIT) Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. I ( <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. NOT£: Blocked channels will be skipped when you press the Channel +/-buttons. To view a blocked channel, refer to page 29 for details.
AuToLocK^'* - Blocking by Movie Rating After your personal access code ,/j.has been set (see page 20), you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. (.PBigIlSU Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. I Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. Then press the CURSOR RING DOWN once to highlight the AutoLock control. Press the CURSOR RING "" RIGHT again to highlight ACCESS CODE.
Ai roLocK* "^’ - Blockinc; by TV vn\c T7& M also can select specific TV £ ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. T CUfiuD Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. I Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. Then press the CUI^OR RING DOWN once to highlight the AutoLock control. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT again to highlight ACCESS CODE.
AuToLocKTf^i - Turning Block ON or i OFF control is what JfiecanBLOCKING be thought of as the "mas ter switch "for AutoLock™. This control affects the settings you have chosen for blocking programs according to movie ratings or TV ratings, or for blocking programs that have no rating or are unrated. When the BLOCKING control is OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is disabled. When the BLOCKING control Ls ON, block ing will occur according to the set tings you have chosen.
Al rol.ociv*’'* - Blockinc; Unrati:d Broadcasi s Tn addition to blocking specific J. ratings or channels, you may choose to block all programming that is unrated. UBECIW Press the MENU button on flie remote control to show the onscreen menu. I Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA ITURES. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. Then press the CURSOR RING DOWN once to highlight the AutoLock control. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT again to highlight ACCESS CODE.
i AuToLocK^^ - Blocking Broadcasts That Have No Rating i^me programming is not encodkJed with content advisory data by the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) or the tele vision broadcasters (see the expla nation on page 19). To block such programming, follow these steps. CffEgHVlJ Press the MENU button on the I remote to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. ( ACCESS CODE <|> Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left.
Au loLociv^^’ - Rkmi:\M\c Yoi r Skii i n c s t> remind you which ratings you have blocked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLock™settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. T IBEOIWU <|> Press the STATUS/EXITbut" ton on your remote control twice. Your AutoLock™ settings will appear on the screen.
i AuToLocK^^* - Viewing Blocked Programming TVarious onscreen messages will V appear when someone tries to view blocked programming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked program ming and turn OFF the AutoLock'^ feature by clearing all blocking options or by entering your access code.
*41 SoiiM) -Лш1 s i i.NCi rm: ì ki bi i:, Bass, and Bai anc i: jnesides the normal volume level £j control, your TV also has indi vidual sound-adjustment controls. The TREBLE (high jrequency), BASS (low jrequency), and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs. IBEOIWJ Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. ¡ TREBLE BASS BALANCE AVL INCR. SURROUND • FEdTURK • l№»U.L <|> Press the CURSOR RING || DOWN once to highlight SOUND.
Sound - Adjusting the VolUiMe |Se the Volume Bar control to see the TV’s volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will he seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote con trol) are pressed. WUIIE- IBEGiWJ
Press the VOLUME (+) or {-) button on the remote control to show the VOLUME bar display on the screen. 0oo am rtm amt mat Press the VOLUME (+) or (-) button to adjust the television’s sound level. O&^OO o, SviAKT Hi;li> _ Try it out. Press the VOL 8(+) and (-) buttons.
Sound ~ Usinc; Incrkdiblu Surround «»Il Surround feature JheaddsIncredible greater depth and dimen sion to both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the control set to INCR. SURROUND (Incredible Surround) or VIRTUAL DOLBY SURR., the TV’s speakers can add even wider sound separa tion to normal broadcasts. ■ m\n the INCR. SURR. but <3ton>Press on the remote control to turn the Incredible Surround feature ON.
Sound - Adjusting the Headphone Settings b adjust the sound volume and J balance of your headphones, follow these steps. tPECIWJ Press the MENU button on the I remote to show the onscreen menu. <|> Press the CURSOR RING I DOWN once to highlight SOUND. <|> Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. I I Press the CURSOR RING DOWN repeatedly until HEAD PHONE is highlighted. <|> Press the CURSOR RING " RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left.
SoiM) - Si:n INC 1 hi: TV^ ior Sti:ri:o and SAP «»li yo ©W can receive broadcast JL s.stereo TVprograms. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. dUSD Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. t ’ PICTURE TREBLE BASS FEATURES BALANCE • INSTALL AVL INCR. SURROUND • №L Press the CURSOR RING DOWN once to highlight the SOUND menu.
Sound - Setting the Audio Out Control Jf ym have connected the TV’s lAUDIO OUTPUT jacks to Oie A UDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver, set AUDIO OUT to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV. If you select VARIABLE, change the vol ume at the TV using the TV’s remote control. If you select FIXED, adjust the volume at the stereo using the stereo’s controls. To select FDCED or VARIABLE, follow these steps.
H"i)l SoliM) - llsi\(; nn: TV Spi:aivi:r Com kol am) Ai dio Oh i Pin Jacks TJTbuldyou like to hear TVproyy ^grams through your audio hifi system? The TV’s Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker ON/OFF control work together to offer you this TV sound option. rfilTTTTi Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to the R and L audio input jacks on your amplifier or sound system. Set the audio system’s volume to a normal listening level. Turn the TV and audio systern ON.
Sound - Using the Surround Sound External Speaker Connections T)y adding optional external £j speakers to the TV’s sound sys tem, you can create the feeling of reflected sound that surrounds you at a movie theater or concert hall. ¿BEGIW) BACK OF TV — Connect both external speak ers to the speaker wire terminals on the TV. —1 IMifs. Recommended speakers: 8 ohm, 15 watt minimum. Be sure the (+) and (-) speaker wires are connect ed to the correct R(ight) and L(eft) speaker terminals on the TV.
Sound - Usiní; rni: Ai dio/V'idi:o Input Jacks At i)io/\ 11)1 ( ) iM't I s "he TV’s audio/video input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has audio/video out put jacks. 7 NOTE: Repeatedly pressing the M. MEDIA button on the remote control will toggle the picture source from dte current channel (Tuner A or B), the last viewed channel, then AVI (or CVI) connection, then the AV2 connection, and then the AV3 connection.
Sound - Using the Audio/Video Input Jacks (cont’d) S-ViDKO INPI T he S(uper)-Video connection J on the rear of the TV can pro vide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of acc&isory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video discs), video games, andS-VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) tapes than the normal antenna picture connections. NOTE: The accessory device must have an S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connection on this page.
|ф|)| SoiM) - Usim; Tin: Ai i)io/\ i d e o 1мп t Jacks ((om’ d ) ( (Ull’OM N I \ iUl.O IM4 I s mponent Video inputs pro'vick for the highest possible color aña picture resolution in the playback of digital simal source material, such as with DVD play ers. The color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and the luminance (Y) signal are connected and received separately, which allows for improvea color bandwidth infor mation (not possible when using comjMsite video or S-Video con nections).
Remote Control - Using AutoPicture* TlTThether you 're watching a VV movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control set tings that will match with your cur rent program source or content. AutoPlcture™ quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
RiMon: CoM ROi ~ LIsinc AirioSoiiM)*^' A utoSomdP* allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own pref erences through the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound .so as to enhance the particular program you are watching. Follow these steps to select any of the options. IBEOIW) the SOUND button on
Remote Control - Using Channel Surf A list or series of previously .¿Í viewed channels can be select ed with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between dif ferent TV channels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list. Press the CHANNEL{+) or (-) button (or the numbered buttons) to select a channel to add to the SURF list. Press the SURF button on the remote control.
lisiNc; rm: VCR Pmjs+ Svshm Fi vu ri: \ (:u i M u s f the GUIDE Plus+*‘ GOLD system, there is an option to set a timer recording using the VCR Plus+* system. This system works with your local “TV Guide " or program ming information printed in a special magazine or your local newspaper. The broadca.sters have listed a multiple digit num ber next to the program listing. This is the PlusCode number needed to setup the recording. Please note that a VCR is required to use this system.
PIP - Basic Connections Tycture-In-Picture (PIP) is the £ showing of two pictures on the TV screen at the same time (one main screen picture and one small picture, or PIP). For your ease and convenience, this TV has two sepa rate inputs (ANTenna A and PIP ANTenna B) for your home’s Antenna and/or Cable TV system signal. The ANT A input is primarily for the TV’s main screen picture. 'The PIP ANT B input is provided as a second dedicated source option for the TV’s PIP “window” and its feature opera tions.
PIP - S l l k c ГI^c; J iii: S[(í^AL Soi iu i: for the PIP win Jhedowpicture can come through either the ANT/CABLE or any of the external Audio/Video connections at the rear of the TV. PIP SOURCE simply tells the TV which one of these sources it is to show in the PIP window. MAIN SCREEN PICT’URE PIP PICTURE dEfiuD Ttarn the TV and VCR (or other device hooked to the exter nal AJV connections) ON.
lEJ PIP - Remote Control Buttons jyy using the PIP buttons on JDthe remote control, you can change the size of the PIP win dow and move and swap the PIP picture with the main screen. The PIP picture also can be frozen within the PIP window. tPECiW J <£> Press the PIP ON/OFF but ton to show the PIP window. PIP appears in one of the four comers of the screen. The PIP ON/OFF button will also change the PIP Window size and format (refer to page 48, PIP Window Size & Double Window PIP section).
PIP - VViM)()w Si/i /Doi Bi.i; Window PIP IMP \\ INDOW S(/l Doi lil I IMP \\ INDOW The PIP Window can be viewed in a number of sizes. There is a large and small PIP Window along with a Double PIP Window (two pictures appearing side-byside) that can be .set two different ways. Die steps below show how to access the PIP Window and how to size them. .PIP Window-LARGE (beoinI Press the PIP ON/OFF button on the remote to show the PIP Window. The PIP window will appear in the format
PIP-Adjusting the Color and Tint IQ >The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) JLCOLOR and TINT controls are used to make fine-tune adjustments to the picture settings for PIP (when shown on the TV screen). 4> Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. <|> Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEA TURES. TIIKR • PICriKE • SOUND Autolodt PIP aOSED CAP FORMAT • INSTMi Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left.
EJI PJP- Mori: Conm:c tions C';il)li' Box and NX R (OiiiK'dions his page shows how to hook PIP up with a cable box and a VCR. Z CUfiuD BACK OF TV First, use an optional signal splitter and connect the original cable TV signal to both the CABLE IN on the cable converter and the ANTENNA plug on the back of the television. Connect the CABLE OUT on the converter to the ANTENNA IN on the VCR. ( Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
PIP - More Connections (cont’d) VCR and D\ D Connections steps for hooking up a VCR The(video cassette recorder), DVD (digital video disc player), or simi lar device to work with PIP are shown here. BACK OF TV CBEGIWJ
1 ROlilìl.FSIIOOl INC jyiease make these simple checks JL before calling for service. Because charges for TV installa tion and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty, these tips can save you time and money.
Glossary of Television Terms Alternate Channel • The feature that allows you to toggle between the last two channels viewed by pressing the A/CH but ton on the remote control. Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) • The broadcast stan dard that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture. Auto Programming • The feature that, when activated, scans for all available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active broadcast stations in the TV’s memory.
I n d i :\ Accessories/Optional Parts..........................38-40, 45, 50-51, *QAJ-1 ImageMax™...........................................................................................7 Alternate Channel Button (A/CH).......................................................43 Incredible Surround..............................................................................32 Antenna Hookup......................................................................... *Q/U-1 Language Control ................
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