HDTV Monitor 55PP9401 60PP9401 Directions for Use • • • • • • • • 1080i/540p scan with line doubling 3D Y/C comb filter Auto IntelliSense™ Focus First-surface mirror Component video inputs Front A/V convenience jacks Protective filter Dual-tuner Picture-in-Picture IB8304E002 H462942
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 12 1 2 10 3 9 General Information Getting Started 4 8 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40–41 Reception Difficulties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Care of the TV and Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES Dual Tuner Picture-in-Picture—allows you to enjoy the benefits of Picture-in-Picture (PIP) without a VCR, if you choose. Watch your favorite show on the main screen while displaying other programs in PIP subpictures. AutoLock™—allows you to block the viewing of channels or programs to prevent children from viewing inappropriate materials. First-surface Mirror—eliminates light refraction, delivering virtually all of the light created in the optics bed right to the viewing screen.
FEATURES MENU CHANNEL LABEL U se Channel Label to name up to 60 channels when the Cable 1 or Cable 2 signal sources are selected. Labeling the channels will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. When the Antenna signal source is selected, label up to 20 channels.
FEATURES MENU CHANNEL LABEL (CONTINUED) T his page contains instructions for using the Channel Label Custom Ch option. OK SETUP FEATURES PICTURE SOUND THEATER Channel Label Source Label Family Favorites AutoLock 4 E v e n t Tim e r Captions Menu Background With the FEATURES menu on the TV screen, Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Channel Label.
FEATURES MENU SOURCE LABEL U se the Source Label feature to name any of the five audio/video inputs. OK FEATURES SETUP PICTURE SOUND THEATER Channel Label Source Label Family Favorites With the FEATURES menu on the screen, Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight Source Label.
FEATURES MENU SOURCE LABEL (CONTINUED) T his page contains instructions for using the Source Label Custom Ch option. OK FEATURES SETUP PICTURE SOUND THEATER Channel Label Source Label Family Favorites FEATURES SETUP OK PICTURE SOUND THEATER AutoLock 4 E v e n t Ti m e r Channel Label Captions Source Label Menu Background With the FEATURES menu on the screen, Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight the Source Label.
FEATURES MENU FAMILY FAVORITES T he Family Favorites feature allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. Thirty-six channels can be stored in Family Favorites. Channels stored using Auto Program (see page 5 in the Quick Use and Setup Guide) automatically appear in Family Favorites. (See the next page for information on using the SURF button. Pressing SURF will display the “Set Favorite Ch.” screen.
FEATURES MENU FAVORITE CHANNELS/SURF U sing the Family Favorites menu, you can group your favorite channels into personalized categories (see the previous page). Pressing the SURF button on your remote allows you to quickly access the category lists on screen. From the screen, you can go to a favorite channel or preview groups of your favorite channels as subpictures. Set Favorite Ch. Ch. 7 MOVIES 3 6 8 Set Favorite Ch.
FEATURES MENU AUTOLOCK A utoLock allows you to block the picture and sound of a selected channel or video input. This feature also enables you to block the viewing of programs based on their ratings—Movie or TV. The information to the right and on the next page explains what the ratings mean. To enter the AutoLock settings areas, you must input a four-digit Access Code number. The factory preset code number is 0711, which you can change.
FEATURES MENU AUTOLOCK (CONTINUED) CANADIAN RATINGS (ENGLISH) CANADIAN RATINGS (FRENCH) C—Programming intended for children under age 8: Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well-being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic, or unrealistic in nature.
FEATURES MENU AUTOLOCK (CONTINUED) T he steps below tell you how to select the general lock and Movie Ratings lock options. OK SETUP FEATURES PICTURE SOUND THEATER Channel Label Source Label Family Favorites AutoLock 4 E v e n t Tim e r Captions Menu Background To Q u i t With the FEATURES menu on the TV screen, Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until AutoLock is highlighted. Exit Menu OK Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight an option. (See the option descriptions on page 12.
FEATURES MENU AUTOLOCK (CONTINUED) U se the TV Ratings lock to prevent the viewing of any program that you feel may be inappropriate because of its content. With the Canadian Ratings (Eng [English]) lock, you can block various types of movies and television programs used in Canada that you deem in appropriate. Likewise, prevent the viewing of Canadian French programs according to various program ratings using the Canadian (Frn [French]) options.
FEATURES MENU 4 EVENT TIMER U se the 4 Event Timer feature to automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. You can program the timer for up to four different on/off occurrences (events). NOTE: You must first set the clock before you can use the 4 Event Timer. (See the “Clock Set” section on page 7 in the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your set.
FEATURES MENU 4 EVENT TIMER (CONTINUED) Press the CURSOR LEFT, DOWN, and RIGHT until the Channel input area is highlighted. Then press the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons or the CH(annel) +, – buttons to set the channel. This is the channel the TV will tune to when the set automatically turns on.
FEATURES MENU CAPTIONS C losed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video that are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as CC or . OK FEATURES SETUP PICTURE SOUND THEATER Channel Label Source Label Family Favorites OK SETUP FEATURES PICTURE SOUND THEATER AutoLock 4 E v e n t Ti m e r With the FEATURES menu on the screen, Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until Captions is highlighted.
FEATURES MENU MENU BACKGROUND T his feature allows you to choose from two different menu backgrounds. OK With the FEATURES menu on the screen, Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until Menu Background is highlighted. Then press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Menu Background options area.
PICTURE MENU PICTURE SETTINGS U se the Picture menu to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. OK With the PICTURE menu on the screen, press the CURSOR DOWN button until the control you want to adjust is highlighted. “Brightness” adjusts the overall picture brightness. “Color” adjusts the level of color in the picture. OK To Quit Exit Press the CURSOR LEFT or RIGHT button to adjust the control.
PICTURE MENU ADVANCED SETTINGS Y our TV has ImageMax™, a control that will automatically adjust the picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When you select ImageMax in the Advanced settings, Auto Color and DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) will automatically be set to “on.
SOUND MENU SOUND SETTINGS U se the SOUND menu to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. With the SOUND menu on the screen, press the CURSOR DOWN button until the control you want to adjust is highlighted. OK SETUP FEATURES PICTURE Press the CURSOR LEFT or RIGHT button to adjust the control.
SOUND MENU ADVANCED SETTINGS U se the Advanced Settings to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. OK SETUP FEATURES PICTURE SOUND THEATER Language Tu n e r M o d e Auto Program Channel Edit Channel List Intellisense Formats OK To Q u i t With the SOUND menu on the screen, press the CURSOR DOWN button until Advanced Settings is highlighted. Then press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Advanced Settings options area.
THEATER MENU THEATER MODES S elect a Theater Mode to automatically tailor the TV’s picture and sound to the type of program you are watching. This will enable you to enjoy a true home theater experience.
THEATER MENU SRS (3D SOUND) C hoose the SRS option to reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, and the like, with only two speakers. With the THEATER menu on the screen, press the CURSOR DOWN button until SRS is highlighted. Then press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Surround options area. OK SETUP FEATURES PICTURE Theater Modes SRS THEATER On Off OK THEATER Tu r n s o f f a l l surround modes.
REAR PANEL JACKS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP T his section will help you use the Rear Panel jacks. The illustration shows full use of the connection options. See the tips here for guidance. Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs, and such that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.
REAR PANEL JACKS VCR OR LASERDISC F ollow the steps shown here to connect a stereo VCR or stereo laserdisc player. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the TV’s AV (VIDEO) jack. 1 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the AV (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the AV (AUDIO/L) jack.
REAR PANEL JACKS S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC F ollow the steps shown here to connect an S-VIDEO VCR or laserdisc player. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the TV’s AV (VIDEO) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the AV (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the AV (AUDIO/L) jack.
REAR PANEL JACKS LASERDISC/DVD OR HDTV T hese instructions show you how to connect a laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set-top box to the AV 3 or AV 4 jacks. (This example uses AV 3.) Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set-top box to the TV’s AV 3 (Y) jack.
REAR PANEL JACKS EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES T o control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown here. Connect the cable from the INPUT R of the external stereo system amplifier to the AUDIO TO HI-FI R jack. Connect the cable from the INPUT L of the external stereo system amplifier to the AUDIO TO HI-FI L jack.
REMOTE CONTROL AND ACCESSORY DEVICES DIRECT METHOD Y our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, cable boxes, and home satellite receivers. However, an easy one-time step may be necessary before the remote will work your accessory device. Try this initial check to see if going on to the following section is necessary.
REMOTE CONTROL AND ACCESSORY DEVICES ENTRY CODE METHOD N ow that you have looked up the four-digit Entry Code number for your brand of device, you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. SOURCE Please read through steps 1–4 before you begin. VCR DVD TV HELP ACC PIP CH SOURCE FREEZE + – PIP ON/OFF PIP POSITION Press and HOLD one of the MODE buttons on the remote control to place the remote in the mode you choose. The mode buttons are TV, DVD, VCR, and ACC(essory).
REMOTE CONTROL AND ACCESSORY DEVICES SEARCH METHOD Y our TV remote can be programmed to work various external devices such as VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and laserdisc or DVD players. This section explains how to use the Search Method to program your TV remote control. If the “Entry Code” method shown on the previous page did not set your remote to work your accessory device, then follow the easy steps listed below.
REMOTE CONTROL AND ACCESSORY DEVICES REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY CODE LIST FOR ACCESSORY DEVICES Cable Converter Remote Code No. ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0030, 0028, 0034, 0035, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0038, 0040, 0041, 0044 Allegro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0180, 0342 Americast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0926 Antronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0049 Archer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0049, 0180, 0824 Belcor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL AND ACCESSORY DEVICES REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY CODE LIST FOR ACCESSORY DEVICES VCR Remote Code No. Craig . . . . . . . . . .0064, 0099, 0074, 0267, 0298 Curtis Mathes . . .0062, 0068, 0087, 0189, 0787 Cybernex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0267 Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0305, 0072 Denon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0069 Dynatech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0027 Electrohome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL AND ACCESSORY DEVICES VCR-RELATED BUTTONS W hen using the TV remote with a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your VCR (by the Entry Code or Search method). SOURCE Press the VCR MODE button on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons. SOURCE Button Press to toggle between VCR and TV mode.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) HOW PIP WORKS P icture-in-Picture (PIP) is the showing of more than one picture on the TV screen at the same time. (You see one main screen picture and a single subpicture or multiple subpictures.) Your TV applies dual-tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This dual tuner feature allows you to view antenna/cable inputs on both the main picture and subpicture at the same time. You also have separate tuning control for each.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SURF MODE PIP S urf mode PIP automatically scans all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and displays them as “frozen” PIP subpictures along the right edge of the screen. With Surf Mode PIP, you can see what’s on other channels while you view a program on the main screen. Surf Mode PIP 2 Surf Mode PIP scans all active channels in the TV’s memory and then displays them as frozen, rotating subpictures.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PIP REMOTE BUTTONS F ollow the steps below for practice using the PIP buttons on your TV’s remote control. Regular Picture Single Mode PIP TUNER A 10 TUNER A 10 TUNER A 8 Press the PIP ON/OFF button and PIP will appear in one of the two modes, depending on the last selection of the PIP mode. If necessary, press the PIP ON/OFF button again to show the Single Mode PIP screen. PIP CH(annel) +, – changes channels in the PIP subpicture.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS lease make these simple checks before calling for service. Because charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty, these tips can save you time and money. P CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, compact disc interactive [CDI], or TV information channel) that shows a constant nonmoving pattern on the TV screen can cause picture tube damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS No Color • • • • • • Be sure the external connection is correct. Try another channel (station trouble). Check the antenna connections (back of TV). Check the antenna for a broken lead-in wire. Check the outside antenna. Adjust the Color control. Poor Color • • • • • • • Be sure the external connection is correct. Try another channel (station trouble). Check the antenna connections (back of TV). Check the antenna for a broken lead-in wire. Check the outside antenna.
RECEPTION DIFFICULTIES Ignition Noise Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear; picture may flutter or drift. This is usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. Ghosts Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path, and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception.
CARE OF THE TV AND REMOTE CONTROL Do Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time; when you go on vacation, for instance.
GLOSSARY OF TELEVISION TERMS Aspect Ratio * The proportions of a rectangular display screen. NTSC television has a 4:3 ratio; HDTV is 16:9. Picture -in-Picture (PIP) * Picture-in-Picture (PIP) is the showing of more than one picture on the TV screen at the same time. You see one main screen picture and a single subpicture or multiple subpictures. Audio/Video Inputs * Located on the front and rear of the TV, these jacks (phono-type) are used for the input of audio and video signals.
INDEX 3D Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-4 4 Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–17 Loudness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Access Code Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 14–15 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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