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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Remote Control Operation Welcome/Product Registration ...................2 Using the Smart Picture Control .................28 Safety/Precautions .....................................................3 Using the Smart Sound Control ...............................28 Table of Contents.......................................................4 Using the Smart Surf Control and the Surf button...29 Features and Model Information................................
FEATURES First Time Set Up - automatically sets the TV for local channels and the correct picture signal (antenna or cable). It even helps you make the necessary connections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. See your Set-up and Quick Use Guide for details. 11 2 3 4 7 • Owner's Manual - Safety Tip Information - Factory Service Center Locations • Warranty Registration Card • Remote Control Transmitter Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability.
PICTURE MENU CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, TINT, PICTURE T o adjust your TV color and picture controls, select a TV channel and follow the steps shown below: BEGIN MAIN MENU 1 Select BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or SHARPNESS picture control. PICTURE SOUND FEATURES HELP PICTURE MENU EXIT With the PICTURE MENU on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button. 2 3 1 PICTURE SHARP CLEARVIEW MORE...
PICTURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) CLEARVIEW C learview is a sharpness feature which smoothes out background snow (or picture noise) without losing picture image detail or crispness. MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES HELP PICTURE MENU EXIT BEGIN 1 Select CLEARVIEW control. 3 2 1 With the PICTURE MENU on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button. Press the MENU ▲▼ buttons to move the RED highlight. Press the MENU button to select (U) the ENHANCED mode.
PICTURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) RED/BLUE CONVERGENCE C onvergence is the correct lining up of the red and blue light paths on the TV screen. NOTE: If no color fringing (see Smart Help) shows, then no Convergence adjustments are necessary for your TV. MAIN MENU BEGIN 1 PICTURE Select CONVERGENCE control. SOUND FEATURES PICTURE MENU HELP COLOR With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button.
FEATURE MENU CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS PICTURE SOURCE T he picture for the TV can come through either the ANTENNA plug or the AUDIO/VIDEO INput jacks (on the rear of the TV). The Picture Source control simply tells the TV which one of these picture sources it is to show on the TV screen. MAIN MENU PICTURE BEGIN 1 2 Press the MENU ▲▼ buttons to move the RED highlight. Press the MENU button to turn the desired PICTURE SOURCE control ON (U).
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) CLOSED CAPTION C losed Captioning (CC) 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. NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption (CC) information included.
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) CABLE TUNING N OTE: If you went through First Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. You need to make sure the TV is set to pick up either Cable TV or Antenna signals. In other words, the TV needs to know if you connected a Cable TV signal or a normal antenna to its ANTENNA plug. MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES HELP EXIT FEATURE MENU BEGIN 1 Select CABLE CHANNEL TUNING control.
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) CHANNEL MEMORY AUTO-PROGRAMMING OTE: If you went through First Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. N Your TV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL ▲▼ buttons are pressed. MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES FEATURE MENU HELP EXIT BEGIN 1 Select CHANNEL MEMORY (START AUTO-PROGRAMMING) control.
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) ADD/DELETE CHANNELS A uto-Programming (see page 13) adds all the channels it can find (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the TV's memory. Add/Delete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the TV's memory. MAIN MENU PICTURE BEGIN 1 FEATURES Select CHANNEL MEMORY (ADD/DELETE CHANNELS) control.
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) SET CLOCK N OTE: If you went through First Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. Your TV comes with an on-screen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen with every channel change (and when the STATUS button is pressed). FEATURE MENU MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES HELP BEGIN EXIT PICTURE SOURCE CABLE TUNING CLOSED CAPTIONS CHANNEL MEMORY MORE... EXIT 1 OF 3 1 Select SET CLOCK control.
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) SET ON TIMER ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. J BEGIN 1 MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button. 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU ▲▼ and MENU (M) buttons to highlight and select "ON" (U). Press the MENU ▲▼ and then the MENU (M) buttons to select "SET ON TIME".
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) HALF HOUR REMINDER W ith the Half Hour Reminder control the TV automatically shows you the current time and channel every thirty minutes. BEGIN 1 MAIN MENU Select HALF HOUR REMINDER control. PICTURE SOUND FEATURE MENU FEATURES HELP With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button. EXIT PICTURE SOURCE CABLE TUNING CLOSED CAPTIONS CHANNEL MEMORY MORE...
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) PARENTAL CONTROL P arental Control allows parents to block out, or "censor", any channels they think children should not watch. A channel placed under Parental Control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. NOTE:Your TV left the factory with the Parental Code set to "0000".
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) PARENTAL CONTROL A fter your personal Parental Code number has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out or censor. BEGIN 1 Select the BLOCK CHANNELS control. With FEATURES MENU (3 of 3) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button.
FEATURE MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) SMART HELP CHANNEL DISPLAY W ith the Channel Display control you can change the size and location of the on screen channel and clock information. MAIN MENU PICTURE BEGIN 1 FEATURES HELP PICTURE SOURCE CABLE TUNING CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL MEMORY EXIT MORE... EXIT 1 OF 3 With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button. 3 SOUND Select CHANNEL DISPLAY control.
SOUND MENU CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE Y our TV also has individual sound adjustment controls. The BASS (low frequency), TREBLE (high frequency) , and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs. MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES HELP SOUND MENU EXIT BASS BALANCE 3 Select BASS, or TREBLE, or BALANCE sound control. 1 REC ● CLEAR 1 OF 3 MENU ! §§ M MUTE 1 MORE...
SOUND MENU CONTROL (CONTINUED) SMART HELP STEREO Y our TV is able to receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV is equipped with an amplifier and twin speaker system through which the stereo sound can be heard. Remember. If a stereo signal is not available and the TV is placed in the STEREO mode, sound coming from the TV will remain monaural (mono). MAIN MENU A RED stereo light (on the front of the TV) will come on when a stereo broadcast is received.
SOUND MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) SMART HELP SOUND IMAGE T he Sound Image control can be used to add greater depth and dimension to both monaural (MONO) and STEREO TV sound. MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES HELP SOUND MENU BEGIN BASS EXIT 1 Select SOUND IMAGE control. With the SOUND MENU on the screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button. 2 Press the MENU ▲▼ and MENU (M) buttons to highlight and select (U) the desired SOUND IMAGE mode.
SOUND MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) TV SPEAKERS W ould you like to hear TV programs through your audio hifi system? The TV's Variable Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker On/Off control work together to offer you this TV sound option. BEGIN 1 1 SOUND MENU TV SPEAKERS Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) VARIABLE AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to the R and L Audio Input jacks on your amplifier or sound system. ANT/CABLE 75V UHF/VHF Turn the TV and audio system ON.
SOUND MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED) SMART HELP SURROUND SOUND BACK OF TV B y adding optional external speakers to the TV's sound system, you can create the feeling of reflected sound that surrounds you at a movie theater or concert hall. REAR SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER TERMINALS ANT/CABLE 75V UHF/VHF Remember, Surround Sound will not work with only one speaker connected; or with monaural audio material (unless the Sound Image control is turned ON see page 23.) 1 REAR SURROUND EXT.
USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS VCR/AUX INPUTS he TV's Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or Video Disc Player, etc.) that has Audio/Video Output jacks.
USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS (CONTINUED) S-VIDEO INPUT T he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can give you better picture detail and clarity, for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes or Video Discs, than the normal antenna picture connections. PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAYBACK OF S-VHS VCR TAPE PLAYBACK BACK OF TV FEATURE MENU Note: The VCR (or Video Disc Player) must have a S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connections shown on this page.
USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS T he Audio/Video Output jacks on the TV can be used to record TV programs on VCRs which have Audio/Video Input jacks. PICTURE AND SOUND BEING RECORDED ON VCR. BACK OF TV FEATURE MENU To record TV programs by using the Audio/Video jacks on the TV: PICTURE SOURCE CABLE TUNING CLOSED CAPTIONS CHANNEL MEMORY ANT/CABLE 75V UHF/VHF R BEGIN 2 3 EXIT Connect the VIDEO OUT jack from the TV to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION SMART PICTURE SMART HELP R egardless of what type of program your watching, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your current program source or content. The Smart Picture feature quickly resets your TV's video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home. Remember, with the Smart Picture “ CUSTOM” mode selected you can set a number of video controls to your own preference.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 2-CHANNEL SURF/SMART SURF SMART HELP A “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. The Smart Surf control allows you to set up to 10 channels in its quick viewing “list”. To Use 2-Channel Surf: With the 2-Channel Surf control ON, select the two desired channels for viewing with the number buttons on the remote control.
SETTING THE REMOTE TO WORK VCRS Y our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs. However, an easy onetime step may be necessary before the remote will work your VCR. Try this initial check to see if going on to the following section is necessary. TV/VCR 7 SMART POWER 8 9 0 VCR TV CBL VCR BEGIN 1 1 Press the VCR System button on the remote. 2 Point remote toward VCR and press the POWER button.
N ow that you have looked up the two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of VCR (on previous page), you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. 1 Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. REC ● CLEAR VCR BEGIN MENU REW 1 Press and release the REC STATUS PLAY © ! §§ M ~ (RECORD) button. MUTE FF ©© PAUSE II SURF STOP ■ 2 Within thirty seconds after releasing the REC button, press and release the VCR System button.
SETTING THE REMOTE TO WORK CABLE TV CONVERTERS Y our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control Cable Converters. However, an easy one-time step may be necessary before the remote will work your Converter. Try this initial check to see if going on to the following section is necessary. TV/VCR 7 SMART POWER 8 9 0 VCR CBL TV Cable Converter 1 BEGIN 1 Press the CBL System button on the remote. 2 Point remote toward Cable Converter and press the POWER button.
N ow that you have looked up the two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of Cable Converter (on previous page), you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. 1 Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. REC ● CLEAR BEGIN 1 Press and release the REC MENU REW Cable Converter STATUS PLAY © ! §§ M ~ (RECORD) button. MUTE FF ©© PAUSE II SURF STOP ■ 2 Within thirty seconds after releasing the REC button, press and release the CBL System button.
SETTING YOUR REMOTE TO WORK VCRS, CONVERTERS - SEARCH Y our TV remote can be set to work your VCR or Cable Converter by what is called the SEARCH method. If the "REMOTE CODE" number method shown in the previous section did not set your remote to work your VCR or Converter, then follow the easy steps listed below. CABLE CONVERTER 06 1 08 06 Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. BEGIN 1 2 Press the POWER button on the VCR or Converter to turn the unit ON.
USING THE REMOTE'S VCR BUTTONS W hen using the TV remote with a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your VCR (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method - see earlier section). BEGIN 1 Press the VCR System button on the remote. Play Button 2 Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing buttons. STOP Record Button Hold the RECORD button down, and then press the PLAY button to begin a VCR recording.
HOW TO USE THE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FEATURE P icture in Picture (PIP) is the showing of two pictures on the TV screen at the same time. (One main screen picture and one small inset picture - or PIP). MAIN SCREEN PIP Note: The PIP picture must be supplied by a VCR (or other accessory equipped with a VIDEO OUTPUT jack). If you already went through FIRST TIME SETUP (in the Quick-Use Guide), then the connections for PIP have been completed. 1 ANT/CABLE 75V UHF/VHF BACK OF TV REAR SURROUND EXT.
N ow that you have completed the required connections on the previous page you are ready to follow the simple steps shown below. 3 PIP SOURCE SELECT 3 Turn the VCR and TV ON. 12:00 12:00 AM AM Place the VCR in the TV mode Use the TV/VCR button on the VCR (or on the TV remote if it has been set to work with your VCR - see page 30.) Place the TV's PIP SOURCE SELECT control to "VCR/AUX"With FEATURES MENU (3 of 3) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons. Then press the MENU button.
USING PIP WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL B SMART HELP 1 Press the PIP ON/OFF button to show the PIP picture. Remember, if the TV is showing a "VCR/AUX" supplied picture on the main screen (when the TV and VCR are turned OFF), a blank screen will appear when the TV is turned back ON again. y using the PIP buttons on the remote the PIP picture can be moved and swapped with the main screen. The main screen picture can also be frozen in the PIP window. BEGIN PIP appears in a corner of TV screen.
SELECTING THE PICTURE SOURCE FOR PIP PIP SOURCE T he picture for the PIP window can come through either the ANT/CABLE or VCR/AUX Inputs (on the rear of the TV). PIP Picture Source simply tells the TV which one of these sources it is to show in the PIP window. FEATURE MENU BEGIN 1 MAIN MENU Select PIP SOURCE control. PICTURE 2 Press the MENU ▲▼ and MENU (M) buttons to highlight and select either the ANTENNA or VCR/AUX (U) item.
ADJUSTING PICTURE-IN-PICTURE COLOR AND TINT PIP COLOR / PIP TINT T he Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Color and Tint controls are used to make fine tune adjustments to the color settings for PIP (when it is shown on the TV screen). PICTURE MENU BEGIN 1 Select PIP COLOR (or PIP COLOR TINT) control. TINT BRIGHT PICTURE SHARP CLEARVIEW MAIN MENU With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU buttons. Then press the MENU (M) button. PICTURE SOUND MORE...
MORE PIP CONNECTIONS SMART HELP P IP hookup with Cable Converter Box and VCR. Remember to use the Cable TV Converter Box to select channels for PIP, the VCR must be set to the same channel as the channel selection switch on the rear of the Cable Converter (either channel 3 or 4). BEGIN 1 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 rear of the TV.
TIPS IF SOMETHING ISN'T WORKING P lease make these simple checks before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty. CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, can cause picture tube damage.
TV HELP MENU T he on screen HELP menu offers both Operating Tips and a list of Glossary definitions for different features on your TV. These items are given to provide you with more information and details on a select group of feature operations. BEGIN 1 Select "HELP" on the TV's Main Menu. MAIN MENU HELP MENU PICTURE Press the remote's Menu buttons to move UP/DOWN and from SIDE-TO-SIDE within the list of on-screen features.
GLOSSARY TO TELEVISION TERMS Coaxial Cable * A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR. Display * An on screen message or graphics that help the user operate and adjust his Television feature controls. See On Screen Displays (OSD). Picture -In-Picture (PIP) * Term used when two pictures are shown on the TV screen at the same time.
INDEX Accessories/Optional.........................24, 25-27, 36, 41, *Q/U-1 Power Light Indicator.....................................................*Q/U-3 Adapter Connector..............................................36, 41, *Q/U-1 Precautions/Safety ......................................2, 3, 42, 48, *Q/U-1 Add/Delete Channels ..........................................12-13, *Q/U-2 Programming Channels ............................................12, *Q/U-2 Advance Buttons ........................
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LIMITED WARRANTY PROJECTION TELEVISION One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts Two Years Free Service on Cathode Ray Tube Parts / 30 days Free Service on Projection TV Screen This product can be repaired in-home. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase.
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S-Video Feature Connection (Update) AUX1 - S-VIDEO INPUTS T he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can give you better picture detail and clarity, for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes or Video Discs, than the normal antenna picture connections. Note: The VCR (or Video Disc Player) must have a S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connections shown on this page.
