Important Information HDTV Monitor User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVI output. L/MONO • DVI-HDTV R DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed, digital video interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1 Introduction Key Features Overview............................................... 2 DVI-HDTV Input ............................................. 2 Dolby* Virtual ................................................... 2 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) ................................ 2 Auto Tuning ...................................................... 2 V-Chip: Parental Controls .................................
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 Safety Instructions on page 1. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components.
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. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
Connections & Setup CABLE O R OFF-AIR ANTENNA TV HD RECEIVER 1A S-VIDEO ANT IN DVD PLAYER VIDEO R AUDIO L PR PB Y L R AUDIO OUT R L ANT OUT L PR PB Y PB R PR S-VIDEO R SAT IN HD iver e Rec Y 1B 2A 2B 3B Satellite Receiver L/MONO 5B CMP1 L/MONO R PR PB Y 5A TV DVI-HDTV PB Y L/MONO R PR CMP2 R EXT/INT COMPONENT INPUTS + + RIGHT LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS COMPOSITE INPUTS L/MONO V VID2 S-VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT R VID1 3C S-VIDEO 3A DVD L/MONO V V A
Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R TV 3C Y PB PR L/MONO R 3A DVI-HDTV Y 3B PB PR L/MONO R TV CMP2 R CMP1 L/MONO EXT/INT COMPONENT INPUTS + + RIGHT LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS L/MONO R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT VID2 S-VIDEO V VID1 Sa tel S-VIDEO COMPOSITE INPUTS lite V L/MONO FIXED AUDIO R L V ANTENNA/ CABLE VARIABLE AUDIO R SUBWOOFER L 1A 1B 1C VCR CABLE VCR R VIDEO L AUDIO R IN L O OUT O R VIDEO ANTENNA IN L AUDIO R ANTENNA
Connections & Setup DVD Player Y PB PR L AUDIO R S-VIDEO TV 1A 1B PB PR L/MONO R CMP1 Y L/MONO TV DVI-HDTV Y PB PR L/MONO R CMP2 R DVD EXT/INT COMPONENT INPUTS + + RIGHT LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS L/MONO R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT VID2 S-VIDEO V VID1 S-VIDEO COMPOSITE INPUTS V VCR L/MONO ANTENNA/ CABLE VARIABLE AUDIO R 2C CABLE FIXED AUDIO R L V SUBWOOFER L 2A 2B VCR R VIDEO L AUDIO R IN L O OUT O R VIDEO ANTENNA IN L AUDIO R ANTENNA OUT OFF-AIR ANTEN
Connections & Setup TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers These are two different ways your TV uses a component to hear audio. 1. Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the Audio Inputs on the A/V receiver. • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/ V receiver that has its own volume control. • VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output.
Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVI output. • DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed, digital video interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services.
Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. Locate the jacks either on the front of the TV or on one of the sides. You can access the component you connected to the front of the TV by pressing the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen. The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a camcorder.
Connections & Setup Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system. 1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the arrow buttons. 2. Press OK to select that language (the Channel Setup screen appears with Auto channel search highlighted). Complete Auto Channel Search This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system.
Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ON OFF VCR1 DVD Indicator TV SAT CABLE AUX VCR2 MUTE SKIP VOL VOL Backlight Lights up some of the buttons in the dark. GUIDE GO BACK DISC MENU INFO ZO OK CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RECORD SOUND ANT PIP FORWARD STOP SWAP DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.
Using the Remote Control VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR1 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel. VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel. VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. ZOOM+ or ZOOM- When watching TV, changes the current format of the screen (4x3, Zoom 14/9, Zoom 16/9, Zoom 16/9 ^/v, Cinerama, regular mode 16/9).
Using the Remote Control Important Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. You must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would: 3. Point the remote at the component. 4. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.
Using the Remote Control VCR Codes continued Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX buttons. ABC ........................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053 Antronix ................................................................... 5008, 5009 Archer ............................................................. 5008, 5009, 5010 Cabletenna ........................................................................... 5008 Cableview .....................................................................
Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons 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). 4/3 format Displays the current screen format. Mono (or Stereo) Mono displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in mono. Stereo displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo.
Using the TV’s Features CMP1 or CMP2 (Component Video Input) Compatible component video source, such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box, is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y,PB,PR) on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel (CMP) when you press the corresponding button. DVI Component is connected to the DVI-HDCP jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the DVI input channel when you press the corresponding button.
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip TV Rating The V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Control from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. 2. Press OK to continue. 3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV rating. 4.
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. To block programs with higher ratings: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. 2. Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and ). 3.
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same steps described for blocking TV ratings. V-Chip Unrated Program Block This option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. “Unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. View All unrated programs are available.
Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu Sound settings Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the TV’s speakers and subwoofer. Left & Right balance Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the arrow to balance the left and right speakers. Amplifier Use the left or right arrow to select External (if your TV is using external amplifier only) or Internal (if your TV is using the speakers in the TV).
Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Menu The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections. Advanced picture settings Contrast expand Adjusts the contrast of the picture according to the light of the room. Press the right arrow to choose between Low, Medium or High. Picture rotation (Available only on model D34W20) Your TV has an extra large picture tube that makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field.
Using the TV’s Menu System Time Menu Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time. Time Lets you enter the current time. If it is eight o’clock, for example, you must first enter the number zero, then number eight. Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM. Wake up timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on. When you turn on Wake up timer, the following options appear: Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on.
Using the TV’s Menu System Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Other Information Sound okay, picture poor • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions. Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder • Check to make sure volume isn’t limited by the maximum volume feature. Go to page 24 for more instructions. Picture not moving • You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing OK on the remote.
Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor. • 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. What we will do: • Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
Other Information Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. VC R1 ON DV D OFF VC TV R2 AU X MUT E VOL IDE MEN U CH GO ZOOM- INFO OK F 2 4 3 5 7 INPU SOUN Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.
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