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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 Introduction Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................2 Safety/Precautions .....................................................3 Table of Contents.......................................................4 Features ......................................................................5 On-Screen MENU Picture ✧ Adjusting the TV Picture ...................................6 Features ✧Setting the TV’s On-screen Clock ......................
FEATURES Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, VCR, and a variety of wireless remote control Cable Converters (Satellite Receivers, DVD, etc.). Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability. SET-UP AND QUICK USE GUIDE Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with your TV information packet) for details on: • Cable/Antenna Hook-ups SET-UP AND QUICK USE GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Smart.Very smart.
HOW TO ADJUST THE TV PICTURE T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. .. .. PICTURE BRIGHTNESS SOUND COLOR FEATURES PICTURE INSTALL SHARPNESS Press the CURSOR RIGHT ©© button and the menu will shift to the right to display an adjustment bar in front of the BRIGHTNESS control. PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT COLOR TEMP .. .
SETTING THE TV’S CLOCK Y our television comes with an on-screen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT button is pressed or if the Timer DISPLAY control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. .. .. PICTURE SOUND TIMER FEATURES SmartLock INSTALL DNR ... . FEATURES TIMER INCR. PICT. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. ..
ACTIVATING THE TV’S ON TIMER CONTROL J ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. .. .. PICTURE SOUND TIMER FEATURES SmartLock INSTALL DNR ... . FEATURES TIMER INCR. PICT. .. PIP Press the CURSOR RIGHT ©© button and the menu will shift to the left to display the TIMER controls.
SELECTING THE TV’S ON TIMER CHANNEL U sed along with the on timer feature, you can select a specific channel that the television will tune to when the Timer ACTIVATE control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. .. .. PICTURE TIMER SOUND SmartLock FEATURES DNR INSTALL INCR. PICT. ... .. FEATURES PIP ..
SETTING THE TV’S ON TIMER TUNER Y our TV is equipped with two tuners. The TV can be programmed to tune to either ANT A or ANT B when the on timer is set. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. .. .. PICTURE TIMER SOUND SmartLock FEATURES DNR INSTALL INCR. PICT. ... .. FEATURES PIP Press the CURSOR RIGHT ..
SETTING THE TV’S ON TIMER START TIME U sed along with the on timer feature, you can select a specific time the television will turn on when the Timer ACTIVATE control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. .. .. PICTURE SOUND TIMER FEATURES SmartLock INSTALL DNR ... . FEATURES INCR. PICT. .. .
SETTING THE TV’S ON TIMER DISPLAY O nce the television clock has been set, you can use your television as a clock. The Timer DISPLAY control allows you to permanently display the time in the upper right corner of the screen. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. .. .. PICTURE TIMER SOUND SmartLock FEATURES DNR INSTALL INCR. PICT. ... . FEATURES PIP Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. .. .
USING THE SMART LOCK (SETUP CODE) CONTROL S mart Lock allows parents to block out, or “censor” any channels they think children should not watch. A channel blocked by the Smart Lock control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First let’s set your Smart Lock access code: .. .. ... . FEATURES PICTURE TIMER SOUND SmartLock FEATURES DNR INSTALL INCR. PICT. .. . PIP TIMER SmartLock TIME DNR ACTIVATE INCR. PICT. CHANNEL PIP TUNER BEGIN .
USING THE SMART LOCK (BLOCK CHANNEL) CONTROL A fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out or censor. BEGIN .. .. ... . FEATURES PICTURE SOUND TIMER FEATURES SmartLock INSTALL DNR .. . INCR. PICT. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. PIP ... .. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. TIMER SmartLock TIME DNR ACTIVATE INCR.
TURNING ON THE DYNAMIC NOISE REDUCTION (PICTURE) CONTROL D ue many reason such as poor cable reception, the picture can sometime appear slightly “speckled” (noise in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. .. .. PICTURE SOUND TIMER FEATURES SmartLock INSTALL DNR ... . FEATURES INCR. PICT. .. .
TURNING ON THE INCREDIBLE PICTURE CONTROL T he Incredible Picture feature helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. .. .. PICTURE TIMER SOUND SmartLock FEATURES DNR INSTALL INCR. PICT. ... . FEATURES PIP .. .
USING THE CLOSED CAPTION CONTROL 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 onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption (CC) information included.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER CONTROL H ave you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV only to have in wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that trouble by automatically turning itself off. BEGIN Press the SLEEP button on the remote control and the SLEEP timer on-screen display will appear in the lower center of the display.
USING TREBLE, BASS, AND BALANCE SOUND CONTROLS B esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has individual sound adjustment controls. The TREBLE (high frequency), BASS (low frequency), and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs. BEGIN ... . PICTURE SOUND TREBLE FEATURES BASS INSTALL BALANCE .. . . .. .. . SOUND AVL Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
HOW TO SET THE TV FOR STEREO PROGRAMS Y our TV can receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. ... . PICTURE SOUND TREBLE FEATURES BASS INSTALL BALANCE .. . . .. .. . SOUND AVL STEREO Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button to select the SOUND menu.
USING THE INCREDIBLE STEREO FEATURE T he Incredible Stereo feature adds greater depth and dimension to both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the control turned ON the TV's speakers can add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts. ... . PICTURE SOUND TREBLE FEATURES BASS INSTALL BALANCE .. . . .. .. . SOUND AVL STEREO BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. TREBLE BASS BALANCE AVL STEREO .. . .
USING THE TV SPEAKER CONTROL AND AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS W ould you like to hear TV programs 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. BEGIN 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 normal listening level. ... . Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
USING THE SURROUND SOUND EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 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. BACK OF TV BEGIN REAR SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER TERMINALS Connect both external speakers to the speaker wire terminals on the TV. 8 8 + R – – L + SURROUND SOUND Recommended speakers: 8 ohm, 15 watt minimum.
HOW TO USE THE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS The 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 Output jacks. BEGIN Connect the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. Then connect the AUDIO (red and white) CABLES to the AUDIO (left and right) IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
HOW TO USE THE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS S-VIDEO INPUT The S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the television can give you better picture detail and clarity, for the playback of SVHS VCR tapes, or Digital Video Discs than the normal antenna picture connections. Note: The VCR (or Digital Video Disc player) must have a SVIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connections shown on this page.
USING THE REMOTE LOCATOR FEATURE H ave you ever played hide and seek with your remote control? Are you tired of tearing the house apart trying to find if someone has stuffed the remote under the couch, put it on the shelves, or hid it in the desk? Well, your TV remote can save you all that looking by automatically signaling its location to you. Your TV is attempting to locate Here’s how it works: BEGIN a lost remote control Press the POWER button on the set to turn the TV ON.
USING THE REMOTE LOCATOR FEATURE ADDRESS CODE PROGRAMMING OF THE REMOTE For most homes this step would not be needed but for your information: Up to 9 different remote locator address codes can be set on which the TV can send out its “homing” signal. This is done in case there is more than one TV (with remote locator) present, and you want only one specific remote to be signaled when the TV is turned ON.
USING THE SMART PICTURE CONTROL W hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, you 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. Each Smart Picture setting is preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV’s Brightness, Color, Picture, Sharpness, Tint, and Color Temperature levels.
USING THE SMART SOUND CONTROL A re you tired of the sound of commercials following you into the next room or all through the house? Smart Sound allows you to preset a desired volume level that the TV sound will not go above. This makes for an even, more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that can occur during program changes or commercial breaks. SMART SOUND ON OR BEGIN SMART SOUND OFF Press the SMART SOUND button on the remote control.
USING THE TV’S CHANNEL SURF CONTROL 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 SURF control allows you set up to ten channels in its quick viewing “list”. 5 SURF BEGIN 5 Press the CHANNEL (+) or (–) buttons (or the NUMBER buttons) to select a channel to add to the SURF list.
SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL TO WORK WITH OTHER DEVICES Y our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DSS, DVD, etc. 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. LOCATOR 1 TV AV ON/OFF VCR SWAP SOURCE POSITION BEGIN Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position.
SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL TO WORK WITH OTHER DEVICES Direct Access Method N ow that you have looked up the three-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of device, you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. POWER LOCATOR 1 Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. TV AV ON/OFF VCR SWAP SOURCE POSITION PIP CH BEGIN UP Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position. Press the VCR RECORD button on the remote control and release. Point the remote at the Device.
SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL TO WORK WITH OTHER DEVICES Search Method Y our TV remote can be set to work various external devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, Dss, DVD, etc. by what is called the search method of remote control programming. If the “Remote Code” number method shown on page did not set your remote to work your external device, then follow the easy steps listed below.
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES REMOTE CODE NO. VCR Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .048 Advantz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358 Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . .000, 037, 307, 348, 352 Akai . . . . . . .041, 049, 053, 061, 106, 315 Alba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352 Amercian High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .035 Amstrad . .
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES CABLE REMOTE CODE NO. CONVERTOR Eastern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002, 274 Everquest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .015, 040 Filmnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443 Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 France Telecom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451 GC Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .056 GEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .086 Ganard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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). POWER LOCATOR BEGIN Set the TV/VCR/ACC mode switch to VCR on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons. VCR SYSTEM SWITCH Set in the VCR position to send remote commands to the VCR. PLAY BUTTON Press to begin playback of a video tape. REWIND BUTTON Press to rewind tapes.
USING THE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) FEATURE Hooking up PIP Picture-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). For your ease and convenience this TV has two separate inputs (ANTenna A and ANTenna B) for your home’s Antenna and/or Cable TV system signal. The ANT A input is primarily for the TV’ main screen picture.
USING THE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) FEATURE CHOOSING THE PIP SOURCE The picture for the PIP window can come through either the ANT/CABLE or any the 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. BEGIN MAIN SCREEN PICTURE PIP INSET PICTURE AV 1 AV 2 24 Press the PIP ON/OFF button on the remote control. The PIP window should appear in the upper right hand portion of the screen.
USING THE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) FEATURE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS By using the PIP buttons on the remote control the PIP picture can be moved and swapped with the main screen. The PIP inset picture can also be frozen within the PIP window. BEGIN Press the PIP ON/OFF button to show the PIP picture. PIP appears in the upper right of the screen. 1. PIP ON/OFF Press the PIP ON/OFF button again and the PIP picture is reduced in size.
ADJUSTING THE PIP COLOR AND 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). BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button twice to select the FEATURES menu. .. .. PICTURE SOUND TIMER FEATURES SmartLock INSTALL DNR ... . FEATURES INCR. PICT. .. ..
MORE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) CONNECTIONS P IP hookup with a Cable Box and VCR. BEGIN 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 television. REAR OF TV 8 Connect the CABLE OUT on the Converter to the ANT. IN on the VCR. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. 8 + R – SURROUND SOUND PIP ANT "B" 75 3 ATTENTION - TO AVOID DAMAGE S-VIDEO 1.
MORE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) CONNECTIONS P IP hookup with a VCR and a Digital Video Disc Player (or similar device). BEGIN First connect the original cable TV signal or Antenna signal to the ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR. REAR OF TV 8 Connect the ANT OUT jack on the rear of the VCR to the ANT IN jack on the rear of the Video Disc Player. Connect the ANT OUT jack on the rear of the Video Disc Player to the ANT “A” input 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.
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. Closed Caption * Broadcast standard which 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.
INDEX Accessories/Optional . . . . . . . . . .21, 22-23, 33, 37-38, *Q/U-1 Picture Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Adapter Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 38, *Q/U-1 Precautions/Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 44, *Q/U-1 Add/Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-2 Programming Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-2 Audio/Video Jackpanel . . . . . .
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