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Contents Installation American Your remote control ...................................................................................3 Preparation .................................................................................................4-7 Installation Select the menu language .....................................................................8 Store TV channels ...................................................................................8 Setup GUIDE Plus+™ system .......................
Preparation Your remote control SOURCE SELECT p. 11 selection of AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or SIDE Mode buttons p. 11 TV, HD, CBL, SAT,VCR, DVD, AMP or CD selection SOURCE SELECT B q Display Format p. 11 l Alternate Audio p. 11 Q Sound Mode p. 11 TV CBL HD SAT q ALT a VCR DVD a turn on/off p. 11 CD AUDIO l B AMP Q VCR+ EXIT INFO+ a a a GUIDE + S æ S Freeze Format p. 12 OK activate your choice VOL Volume Up/Down p. 12 ¬ Sound Mute p. 12 CH Channel Up/Down p.
Preparation Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket before all connections are made. & Place the TV on a solid surface. For ventilation, leave at least 2” free all around the TV. Do not place the TV on a carpet. To prevent any unsafe situations, do not place any objects on top of the TV. Avoid heat, direct sunlight and exposure to rain or water. é Connect a cable TV signal, to the ANT./CABLE jack at the back of the TV. ANT. / CABLE DEMO PIN This Demo Pin activates an automatic GUIDE Plus+ demo.
To use the menus and the menu system & SOURCE SELECT Press the MENU Ï button on the remote control to summon the main menu. B TV HD q a VCR CBL SAT ALT AUDIO a Picture AMP DVD Install Q VCR+ EXIT INFO+ a a a Settings GUIDE+ æ OK MENU Ï ¬ 1 2 4 5 Channels CD l S VOL Sound TV CH 3 return or switch main menu on/off (Exit) Note: Should your remote control be lost or broken you can still use the buttons on top of the TV. E.g. press the M button to summon the main menu.
Interaction bars Every pathway in the menu structure leads eventually to a bar, where users can set levels, change values or adjust some aspect of system performance. Picture Sound TV Display Format 4:3 Movie Expand 14:9 Widescreen Superzoom Movie Expand 16:9 Subtitle Automatic List controls A list control is used to select one or more items from a list of options. For instance, the Display Format option list with 4:3, Zoom 14:9, etc. Press the right button to move the puck into the list.
Installation SOURCE SELECT B TV HD q a CBL VCR SAT ALT AUDIO a DVD l Select the menu language AMP CD Q VCR+ EXIT a a & INFO+ a Press the MENU Ï button on the remote control. GUIDE+ S OK return or switch main menu on/off MENU Ï VOL 1 4 When you turn on your TV for the first time and no channels are stored so far, the TV displays a menu nearly identical to the Install menu, but disconnected from the rest of the menu system.
Set up GUIDE Plus+ NOTE: GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OR ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
• In case of antenna or cable signal with VCR and/or Cable Converter box: When requested, select No if you use an antenna; select Yes if you have a cable signal. Press OK to continue. When requested, scroll through the brand name selections of cable boxes using the cursor up/down to select your brand of cable box. If your cable box did not change to channel 09, select No and try again.The GUIDE Plus+ system will try the next code for your brand.
Operation Use of the remote control Source Select Press this button repeatedly to select AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or when in TV mode, according to where you connected the peripherals (p. 35). SIDE TV CBL VCR AMP HD SAT DVD CD B POWER Press to turn on/off the TV. The TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. Press one of these buttons to use the remote control in the TV, CBL,VCR or Amplifier mode as indicated above the button. A green indicator lights up.
INFO + Display information VOL Volume Press + or - to adjust the volume. ¬ Mute Temporarily interrupt the sound or restore it. SOURCE SELECT B TV CH Channel selection To browse through the TV channels or sources stored. CBL HD q a VCR SAT DVD ALT AUDIO a AMP CD l Q VCR+ EXIT a a INFO+ a GUIDE+ S æ OK MENU Ï Surf With this feature you can easily switch between different TV channels/sources that currently interest you. In the menu system, you can set surf to twoor nine-channel.
h Active Control Active Control is a pro-active and automatic system.The TV continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals in order to provide the best picture possible.Thanks to the Ambient Light Sensor which measures the light conditions of the room in which the TV is situated, the contrast, dynamic contrast, brightness and color picture settings are adjusted automatically. The light sensor is active when the Active Control function is switched to Medium or Maximum.
Operation SOURCE SELECT B TV HD q a CBL VCR SAT ALT AUDIO a DVD l AMP Press the MENU Ï button on the remote control to summon the main menu. CD Q VCR+ EXIT a a INFO+ Note: When the main menu is accessed from the keypad on top of the TV, it has an additional Exit item, which lets you dismiss the menu.
Picture TV Natural Motion Brightness Color Tint Contrast Dynamic Contrast Sharpness Color Temperature DNR Display Format Color Enhancement Auto Picture Display Format (not available for digital signals via AV4) This menu item performs the same as the q button on the Remote Control. See Use of the Remote Control, p. 11 Color Enhancement (not available for digital signals via AV4) When activated, this feature automatically controls skintone correction, green enhancement and blue stretch.
& é Select Sound Mode with the cursor up/down. “ Select the sound mode according to the sound signal being broadcast. Stereo Enter the list of Sound modes with the cursor right. As you select an item of the list, a graphic appears to the right, illustrating the speakers configuration.The illustration is updated according to the chosen speaker setup and the selected sound mode. Stereo This mode reproduces only the left and right front sound signals.
Alt Audio When you tune a channel where SAP (Second Audio Program) is available, you can toggle between Main and SAP. Press the cursor right to enter the list and make your preferred audio language with the cursor up/down. If SAP is not available, only Main is selected.
TV Ratings Lock Your TV is equipped with a V-chip.This allows you to control access to individual programs based on their movie and TV ratings. All settings apply to all AV inputs,TV and external sources. The program content advisory data are sent by the broadcaster or program provider. Picture Sound Channels TV Install Settings ... TV Ratings Lock ... Channel Lock TV Ratings Lock Movie Ratings Lock Set/Change PIN ...
Movie Ratings Lock This function allows you to control access to individual movies based on their MPAA ratings (Motion Picture Association of America) Channels TV Movie Ratings Lock All NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X & Select Movie Ratings Lock with the cursor down. A list appears, showing all valid MPAA content ratings. é “ ‘ Press the cursor right to enter the list. Select a movie rating with the cursor up/down. Press OK to activate/de-activate the selected rating. You are asked to enter your PIN.
Set/Change PIN This function allows you to create or change a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in the menu. & é “ Select Set or Change PIN with the cursor down. If no PIN exists yet, the menu item is set to Set PIN. Follow the instructions on screen. If a PIN has previously been entered, the menu item is set to Change PIN. Follow the instructions on screen. All number combinations from 0000 to 9999 are valid numbers. The Channels menu reappears with a message confirming that the PIN has been created.
Settings menu This menu allows you to access to settings that are typically set only once or are changed rarely and which are not related to the installation of the TV channels. TV Install Settings Speakers General Source The Speakers menu reflects the speaker-related controls. The General menu allows you to change settings that will typically be accessed only occasionally. The Source menu allows you to select a source and/or to name each input source.
Test Tone and Trim Controls The menu item Test Tone enables you to have a reference of the speakers loudness and to adjust the level of each until they are balanced in loudness. The speakers activated light up in the screen graphic. Speakers Settings Test Tone Front L Trim Front R Trim Center Trim Surround Trim 22 Use of the menus & é “ Select Test tone with the cursor down. ‘ ( Press the cursor left. § è ! Press the cursor left/right to adjust the trim level. Press the cursor right.
General This menu allows you to change various settings that are presumably adjusted less frequently than most other settings. General Settings Menu Background Auto Surf Dual Screen Format Multi-PIP Format Freeze Format Closed Captions Caption Service Sleep Timer On Timer Tilt Adjust Reset AV Settings Menu Background & é “ Select Menu Background with the cursor down. Press the cursor right. Select On or Off to turn the Menu Background on or off.
Multi-PIP Format (not available for digital signals via AV4) Multi-PIP format allows you to view multiple channels or sources at one time, hearing audio from the main screen through the speakers. In this menu you can select which format you prefer to see in Multi-PIP: PIP 3, PIP 8 or PIP 12, referring to the number of PIP screens being displayed pressing the fi button on the remote control.
Closed Captions Closed Captioning allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses on-screen ‘text boxes’ to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Captions will appear on the screen during captioned broadcasts. General Settings Closed Captions Note: The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar.
Sleep Timer With the Sleep Timer function you can set a time period after which the TV will turn itself off. & é Select Sleep Timer with the cursor down. Press the cursor right to set the time. The counter runs from 0 up to 180 mins (in 5-min increments).When set to 0, the sleep timer is turned off. One minute before the sleep timer expires, a message appears that the TV will turn off in 60 seconds or you may cancel the sleep timer by pressing the OK button.
Source Source This menu allows you to select and/or name the peripheral equipment you connect to one of the AV inputs. Settings Select AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Side TV AV1: Name AV2: Name AV3: Name AV4: Name Side: Name & Select Source with the cursor right. The Source menu items appear. é Press the cursor down to select the menu items.. When you select Select, a list appears, showing the available sources. Selecting a source causes the TV to begin showing video and playing audio from the selected source.
Dual Screen/PIP 4 5 6 7 8 9 SURF 0 AUTO ACTIVE AUTO SOUND CONTROL PICTURE b c M b h c a Press the b button to turn on or off Dual Screen or Single PIP, according to the format selection made in the Dual Screen Format list in the General menu. See Settings, General, p. 23. Audio from the main screen (the left screen in Dual Screen and the full size screen in single PIP) plays to the speakers; Audio from the right screen or from the single PIP plays to the headphones.
Multi-PIP In the Settings menu, General, p. 24 you selected which Multi-PIP format you prefer to see in Multi-PIP. & PIP 3 Press the fi button on the remote control to toggle the selected format on or off. Notes: - TV or Movie ratings: when Multi-PIP is activated, a message with a PIN entry is summoned as TV and Movie Ratings locks do not apply in Multi-PIP.
GUIDE Plus+ operation SOURCE SELECT Once the GUIDE Plus+ system Setup has been completed (See Install menu), and a download of information has been received (usually overnight the first time) you can start operating GUIDE Plus+. The GUIDE Plus+ system is operated through a menu on-screen display. The function items match the respective buttons on the remote control. There are specific remote control buttons that are dedicated to the use of the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Clock Explanation area Record button (button green) Program timer recordings of your favorite shows. Watch button (button blue) Program to watch certain shows. Brief explanation of highlighted program selected within the grid.This area also explains how to move within the grid. GUIDE Plus+ system provides a clock to assist in programming schedules. Record Watch Current Video Window The current highlighted program is displayed if the channel has been unlocked with the blue button.
GUIDE Plus+ Sort When the feature Sort is selected, the Sort screen is displayed and a sub category of programtitles will be shown on the screen. 12:00 Video Window Sort displays show listings by program category and time. Scroll down to use, right to view News, left to view Grid. Promotional Panel Grid Sort News & Press the GUIDE+ æ button on the remote to display the GUIDE Plus+ system information grid. é “ Press the cursor right to highlight the word Sort.
GUIDE Plus+ Messages 12:00 Promotional Panel From time to time important messages about the GUIDE Plus+ system or programming will be sent to inform you of changes, specials or broadcast information which may interest you. Video Window Guide now offers its users the advantage of simple one time recording access of all available movies within your viewing area. Sort News 12:00 12:00 Video Window Video Window Schedule Messages Messages Guide now offers its users the advantage of....
GUIDE Plus+ Schedule On/Off Cancel 12:00 The Schedule feature allows you to view a list of programs that have been set to Watch or to Record. This is also the area to cancel any set of recordings if a scheduling conflict should occur. Video Window Promotional Panel Editor displays your channel line up. Channels may be turned on or off or changed from here. Scroll down to use, right to view Setup, left to view Messages.
Connect Peripheral Equipment There is a wide range of audio and video equipment that can be connected to your TV.The following connection diagrams show you how to connect them. Video Cassette Recorder CABLE AV 1 IN AV 2 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO L AUDIO 3 R AUDIO ANT. / CABLE OUT OUT IN VCR & é Connect the cable TV cable 1 to the RF IN socket of your VCR.
VCR with other AV peripherals AV 1 IN AV 2 IN CABLE MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO L AUDIO 3 R AUDIO ANT. / CABLE OUT OUT OUT IN OUT IN VCR & é Interconnect your VCR with an extra RF cable 2. To obtain better picture quality, also connect the Video, Audio left and Audio right (only for stereo equipment) cables 3 to the VIDEO, L and R AUDIO input AV2 IN jacks. Note: See Connect Video Cassette Recorder on previous page.
Satellite Receiver with a VCR CABLE AV 1 IN AV 2 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO L AUDIO 5 3 R AUDIO ANT. / CABLE OUT IN SAT IN OUT OUT 4 IN VCR & é “ ≈ SAT Connect the cable TV cable 1 to the RF IN socket of your VCR. Connect another RF cable 2 from the output of your VCR to the TV’s ANT./CABLE jack. Connect the satellite antenna cable 3 to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. ‘ ( Connect the AV cables 4 to the satellite receiver’s AV OUT jacks and to the VCR’s AV IN jacks.
Peripherals connected to AV3 There are three possible ways to connect your peripheral equipment to the AV3 input. IR SHOOTER AV 3 IN & VIDEO Pr L AUDIO Pb R AUDIO Y S VIDEO • • • é In case of a peripheral with CVBS output, connect the video cable to the video input of the TV. In case of a peripheral with S-VHS output, connect the video cable to the S-VIDEO input of the TV.
Headphones L & é Insert the plug into the headphone socket L at the right side of the TV. Press ¬ on the remote control to switch off the internal speakers of the TV. The headphone impedance must be between 8 and 4000 Ohms. The headphone socket has a 3.5 mm mini stereo jack. In the SOUND menu select Headphone volume to adjust the headphone volume.
Connect External Speakers / Amplifier & AUDIO OUT é “ & AUDIO OUT S Stereo amplifier and two extra FRONT speakers To enhance the sound reproduction of your TV you can connect two extra speakers via an external amplifier. Connect the audio cables to the audio input of your amplifier and to the VARIABLE LINE AUDIO OUT L and R jacks at the back of your TV. The output level is controlled by the volume control of your TV. Note: Turn off the TV and your audio amplifier before connecting them.
To select connected equipment SOURCE SELECT Equipment connected to the rear or on the right side of the TV Press the SOURCE SELECT button repeatedly to select AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or SIDE, according to where you connected your equipment at the rear or on the right side of your TV.
Record with your VCR To record S-VHS quality, connect an S-VHS peripheral directly to the VCR. Record a TV program You can record a TV program using your VCR’s tuner without affecting your TV. & é Select the channel number on your VCR. Set your VCR to record. See the handbook for your VCR.
Before Calling Service Please make these simple checks before calling service.These tips may save you time and money since charges for television installation and adjustments of customer controls are not covered under your warranty. Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow “Ghost” or double images • This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture.
Tips Care of the screen Clean the TV with a slightly damp soft cloth. Do not use abrasive solvent as it can damage the TV screen. End of life directives We are paying a lot of attention to using environmentally-friendly production methods.Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialized companies can dismantle the discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize the amount of materials that must be disposed.
Glossary Active Control A set of automatic picture improvement algorithms applied to the video image. Aspect Ratio The proportions of a rectangular display screen. NTSC television has a 4:3 ratio; HDTV is 16:9. Audio/Video Inputs Located on the rear of the TV these connectors (RCA phono type plug) are used for the input of audio and video signals. Designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) in order to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound connection options.
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