Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ............................................................................................................ 4 Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ................................................................................. 7 TV Only ................
Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System ................................................................................................................ 30 Menus ......................................................................................................................................................... 30 Exiting a menu .................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Connections • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup • Complete the Interactive Setup • The Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components.
Connections & Setup Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Use Indirect Light Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Components Needed Cables Connection Title Go to...
Connections & Setup Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures on the left show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. Audio/Video cables Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility. Coaxial cable TV Only TV (back panel) INPUTS 1.
Connections & Setup TV + VCR TV (back panel) INPUTS 1. ANTENNA R Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). L/MONO AUDIO VIDEO 1A 1C 1B B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO input jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L). C.
Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna 1. 2A IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV L VIDEO SATELLITE IN B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO input jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the satellite receiver. 2B 3A VCR Satellite Signal 1A VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT R L Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A.
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Connections & Setup Turn on the TV Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” after a period of time if you don’t make a selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually. Complete the Interactive Setup Tip To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup. SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus.
Connections & Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. This button can also be used to select numbered menu items directly. POWER DISPLAY PREV CH MUTE CHAN VOL VOL To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the second two.
Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV’s Features 12:01 CC ESPN MUTE SAP STEREO UNLOCKED 60 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). 12:01 Displays the current time. UNLOCKED Displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or unlocked. SLEEP 00:00 Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
Using the TV’s Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls Setup PARENTAL CONTROLS Exit 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit This channel has not been approved for viewing.
Using the TV’s Features How V-Chip Works When turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, “This channel is not approved for viewing,” when you tune to that particular channel.
Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
Using the TV’s Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 V-Chip TV Rating Limit TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls Setup ExitPARENTAL CONTROLS The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed.
Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. Content Themes V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. Chapter 2 Rating TV-MA Status VIEW Lists the content themes you can block or view.
Using the TV’s Features Rating field Rating status field Content status fields V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating TV-PG - - Content - - Status D L S V FV Block B B B B ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit. D L S V FV RATING STATUS B B B TV-MA Block B B B B TV-14 Block B B B B TV-PG Block TV-G View V TV-Y7 View TV-Y View Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.
Using the TV’s Features Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. TV-MA Mature Audience Only 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned 2. Use the CHAN up and down buttons to select the rating with a status of Block. TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested 3. Press the VOL + button to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field.
Using the TV’s Features Rating field Rating status field Content status fields V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating TV-14 Status View - - Content - - D L S V FV V V V V ^ Press ^/v to block programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit.
Using the TV’s Features Rating field Rating status field Content themes V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating TV-PG Status View - - Content - - D L S V FV V B V V ^ Press ^/v to block programs with this content for this rating.
Using the TV’s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT 4 Channel Block Rating Status 5 Front Panel Block PG-13 Block ^ 6 Lock Parental Controls Press ^/v to view programs with 0 Exit this rating. Press MENU to exit. RATING NR X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G 24 STATUS Block Block Block Block Block View View V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
Using the TV’s Features Rating status field Rating field V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating PG-13 Status Block ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit. RATING NR X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G STATUS Block Block Block Block Block View View Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1.
Using the TV’s Features Rating status field Rating field V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating NC-17 Status View After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: 1. Highlight the Rating field and press the CHAN up and down buttons to find the rating you want to view. 2. Press the VOL + button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the CHAN up and down buttons to change the button from Block to View.
Using the TV’s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block CHANNEL BLOCK 6 Lock Parental Controls Channel # Status 0 Exit 59 HEADLN Block ^ Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v to set channel, MENU to exit. Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable.
Using the TV’s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password. If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV’s Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV. TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls Setup Exit Tip Feel free to explore the menu system.
Using the TV’s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time AUDIO Parental Controls Setup1 Tone Controls Exit 2 Audio Processor 0 Exit Audio Menu Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Using the TV’s Menu System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen ChannelPICTURE QUALITY Time 1 BasicControl Picture Controls Parental Picture Presets Setup2 3 Color Warmth Exit 0 Exit Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Using the TV’s Menu System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel SCREEN Time Parental Control Display 1 Closed-Caption Setup 2 Closed-Caption Mode Exit 3 Menu Language 0 Exit Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off always No captioning information is displayed. On always Captioning information is shown always, when available.
Using the TV’s Menu System CLOSED-CAPTION MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text Text Text Text Closed-Caption Modes The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To set the Closed-Caption Mode: 1 2 3 4 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press MENU (the Closed-Caption Mode appears). 3. Highlight your choice and press MENU (the Screen menu appears again).
Using the TV’s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental ControlsCHANNEL Setup 1 Signal Type Exit 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 0 Exit Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
Using the TV’s Menu System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls TIME Setup Exit 1 Sleep Timer 2 Schedule 3 Set Time 0 Exit 36 Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule on.
Chapter 4 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • The Front of Your TV • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • • • • • Press the POWER button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 40.
Other Information Troubleshooting No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound. Can’t select certain channel • • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. To deactivate Parental Controls temporarily, press DISPLAY on your remote and enter your password. Press CLEAR on your remote (or MENU on the front panel of your TV) to clear all menus from your screen.
Other Information Troubleshooting The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • • • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV. Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings.
Other Information The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. ^ CH Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control. CH ^ Scans up through the channel list.
Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder.
Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Other Information What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Batteries. • Customer replacement fuses. • Damage from images burnt onto the screen.
Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.
Other Information Glossary Antenna A device used to send or receive electromagnetic waves through the air. In television, an antenna can be alternative to cable service but does not receive cable channels such as CNN. Audio Input Used to connect line-level stereo coming from a VCR, laserdisc player and other components. Audio inputs are also vital parts of audio/video receivers, sound processors, and audio components in general.
Other Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your TV. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Other Information Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Gold-Tipped cable, 6-ft (part number VH83); price $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components. Gold-Tipped cable, 6-ft (part number VH84); price $9.
Index A Accessories 47 Advanced connections 9 Age-Based Ratings 17, 18 ANTENNA jack 7, 8, 9 Audio menu 31 jacks 8, 9 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Search 11, 35 B Basic connections 8 Batteries for the remote 10 Black Level 32 Block Age-Based Ratings 20 Front Panel 27 Movie Ratings 25 Specific Content Themes 22 V-Chip Unrated Program 26 Buttons, remote control 12 C Cables 7 CC (Closed Captioning) 33 CHAN buttons 12 Chapter 4 Channel Banner 14 Block 27 Labels 35 Menu 35 Search 11 CLEAR button 12 Coaxia
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