MJ427GG TO RECEIVE DIGITAL SIGNAL YOU MUST CONNECT ANTENNA
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC- THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 13.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • Owner’s Manual (1EMN21788) • Remote control unit (NE601UE) • Batteries (“AA” x 2) • If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO, above the illustrations and call our help line mentioned in the warranty. • Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separator (Splitter). Contact your local electronics store for these items. PRECAUTIONS • • • • Place your TV in a room with adequate ventilation.
• DTV/TV/CATV This TV lets you easily switch TV(NTSC) and DTV(ATSC) with the remote control. This feature enables you to simply view from conventional analog TV to Standard Definition TV, High Definition TV. You can also connect this TV to CATV if you have a CATV box. • Program Information Display (DTV) You can display the title, contents and other information of the current DTV program on the screen.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREPARATION FOR USE CONNECTION CONTENTS / PREPARATION FOR USE This section describes how to connect this TV to reception and other sources. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ANTENNA As DTV is only available over the air, you need an antenna to receive digital signal. [ANTENNA / BASIC CABLE CONNECTION] 1) When connecting TV to antenna Connect the RF cable or antenna cable on your home outlet to the ANT. IN jack of this TV.
[CONNECTION TO CABLE/SATELLITE BOX] 1) Connect the antenna cable on your home outlet to the input jack of the CABLE/SATELLITE box. 2) Use the corresponding cable to connect the ANT. IN jack of this TV and the output jack of the CABLE/SATELLITE box. *Required cables in 2) and connecting methods differ depending on the CABLE/SATELLITE box. For more information, please contact the store where you purchased the CABLE/SATELLITE box or nearby electric appliance stores.
[EXTERNAL CONNECTION] AUDIO OUT PREPARATION FOR USE When using the Audio/Video cables 1) This is the general method to connect this TV to video devices with the video or audio output jacks, such as VCR etc. When the audio jack of video devices is monaural, connect this TV to the AUDIO L jack. VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT CABLES NOT INCLUDED When using the S-Video cable 1) This is how to connect this TV to the video devices with the S-VIDEO OUT jack.
[USING FRONT A/V CONNECTION] 1) This is how to use the A/V jack in front of this TV and connect to external devices. This is useful when you use game playing devices etc. When the audio jack of external devices is monaural, connect this TV to the AUDIO L jack. CABLES NOT INCLUDED [DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION] 1) If you connect this TV to the digital-supported audio devices, you can enjoy much more of the digital broadcasting programs with the feeling of being at a live program.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 2 3 Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. PREPARATION FOR USE 1 [BATTERY PRECAUTIONS] • Be sure to follow the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. • Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL AND FRONT PANEL FUNCTION AUDIO button (p16) POWER button / DTV TV POWER To turn TV on/off AUDIO INFO Channel number buttons (p15) -/ENT button (p15) To confirm the command of channel number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT MENU button (p19) To display on-screen menu • Analog mode (TV) To display channel No.
WATCHING TV 1 This section describes the initial settings when you first turn on the power after purchase. The initial setting items are shown below. Select your language. When you first turn on the power, the following screen is displayed. SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH NEXT:PRESS K NOTE: Be sure that antenna or cable is connected properly before plugging the power cord. • LANGUAGE SELECTION You can select the menu language displayed on the screen among English, Spanish and French. • D.S.T.
4 Set the AUTO PRESET CH. NOTES: • If "D.S.T. (Daylight Saving)" and "TIME ZONE" is not set, you cannot select "AUTO PRESET CH". • Make sure if the TV is connected to antenna or cable. When antenna is connected, select “AUTO PRESET CH (TV/DTV)” at the procedure below. When connected to CATV, select “AUTO PRESET CH (CATV)”. Here describes the case for searching and memorizing channels for TV/DTV. • Using [CH K/L], select "AUTO PRESET CH(TV/DTV)". 1. PLEASE CONNECT ANTENNA TO THE UNIT. 2.
SWITCHING ANALOG MODE / DIGITAL MODE CHANNEL SELECTION You can easily switch the TV (NTSC) and DTV (ATSC) with the remote control and enjoy viewing the High Definition TV programs as well as the Standard Definition TV programs with simple operation. You can select the channel by using either [CH K/L] or Channel number buttons. How to select the channel in each way is shown below.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT SWITCHING AUDIO This section describes how to adjust the volume when viewing TV. The MUTE function, which is useful when you have a visitor or a phone call, will be also described. This section describes how to switch the audio in the analog mode and how to switch the audio language in the digital mode.
DTV SCREEN INFORMATION You can display the currently selected channel number or other information such as the audio mode on the screen for checking. In the digital mode, the detailed information for the currently selected channel such as the program guide is displayed. 1 AUDIO INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 • Every time you press [INFO], the display mode will be switched as below. / TV INFO WATCHING TV DTV POWER Display the detailed information for the channel.
SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT When you connect external devices including a video cassette recorder and home audio system, you can easily switch the input mode with the remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 VIDEO 1 CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT CH VOL 2) When using VIDEO-2 INPUT jack VOL CH INPUT SELECT VIDEO 2 MENU 1 • When you press [INFO], the current external input mode will be displayed at the top right of the screen.
OPTIONAL SETTINGS SLEEP TIMER MENU SCREEN The SLEEP TIMER function will automatically turn off the power of the unit at a preset time. This section describes the overview of the menu screen displayed when you press [MENU]. For more details, see the reference page for each item. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The menu screen consists of the function setting items below.
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 3 You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness of the picture. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Adjust the picture quality. • Using [CH K/L], select the picture quality item you want to adjust. CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT CH K / L CH VOL VOL CH VOL X / Y MENU MENU 1 INPUT SELECT SLEEP MUTE Display the menu screen. • Using [VOL X/Y], adjust the picture quality. • Press [MENU]. The following menu screen is displayed.
CLOSED CAPTION [CAPTION MODE (C1, C2)] You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news and prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program. • CAPTION1 (C1) You can also change the font size and font style of the caption in the digital broadcasting. Displays foreign language closed captions (foreign language words showing what a character is saying).
2 NOTE: Select "DTV SET UP". • Using [CH K/L], select "DTV SET UP". PICTURE CHANNEL SET [ENG]/ESP/FRA V-CHIP SET UP CAPTION [OFF] DTV SET UP CAPTION SERVICE you can switch differs depending on the broadcast description. 5 Use "USER SETTING". • The "USER SETTING" function lets you change the caption size and font style. • Using [CH K/L], select "USER SETTING". • Press [VOL X]. The following screen is displayed.
[FORE COLOR] Font style of the displayed caption can be switched as below. Text color of the displayed caption can be switched as below. OPTIONAL SETTINGS [FONT STYLE] [CHARACTER EDGE] Text edging of the displayed caption can be switched as below. [BACK OPACITY] Background opacity of the displayed caption can be switched as below. [BACK COLOR] Background color of the displayed caption can be switched as below. [FORE OPACITY] Text opacity of the displayed caption can be switched as below.
V-CHIP 3 You can set the viewing limitations to prevent your children from watching inappropriate programs including disagreeable expression and description. The viewing limitations set for the program can be released by entering the access code. AUDIO Channel number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enter the access code. • Use Channel number buttons and enter the 4-digit number. • When you have not set up your access code, enter 0000.
Set "BLOCK" or "VIEW". • Press [VOL X] and set to "BLOCK" or "VIEW" for the rating without sub categories. TV-Y TV-Y7 ( ) TV-G TV-PG (DLSV) TV-14 (DLSV) TV-MA ( LSV) 5 G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X [VIEW] [VIEW] [BLOCK] [BLOCK] [BLOCK] [BLOCK] •G: • PG : • PG-13 : • For the rating with sub categories, they are displayed by pressing [VOL X] twice. Press [CH K/L] and select the rating. Then press [VOL X] and set to "BLOCK" or "VIEW".
C CHANGE CODE 4 Display the "CHANGE CODE" screen. • Using [CH K/L], select "CHANGE CODE". TV RATING MPAA RATING CHANGE CODE • Press [VOL X]. 5 Change the access code. • Use Channel number buttons on the remote control and enter the NEW CODE (4-digit). • Enter code again in CONFIRM CODE box. NEW CODE ____ CONFIRM CODE ____ 6 To exit the menu, press [MENU]. NOTES: • Make sure to enter the exact same new code in the "CONFIRM CODE" space as one in the "NEW CODE" space.
3 CHANGING THE SCREEN DISPLAY MODE Select the display mode. • Every time you press [VOL X/Y], "LETTERBOX" and "ZOOM" will be switched alternately. 2 types of display modes can be selected in the digital mode. You can select your favorite display mode and enjoy the program. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 D10-0 D10-0 LETTERBOX CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT ZOOM OPTIONAL SETTINGS DTV [LETTERBOX] CH K / L CH VOL Display the digital-supported program in fullscreen.
OTHER SETTINGS AUTO PRESET CH 4 If you switch wires (e.g. between antenna and CATV) or if you move the TV to a different area after the initial setting, or if you need to add the DTV channel you deleted, you will need to perform AUTO PRESET CH again. This function lets you easily select the receivable channels with [CH K/L] and the TV memorizes them even if you switch wires. DTV POWER AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 / TV For TV channels • Using [CH K/L], select "AUTO PRESET CH(TV)".
DTV DTV TV When scanning DTV When scanning both TV and DTV at the same time 1 Select digital mode by pressing [DTV/TV]. * You can access this menu from both modes (analog / digital). 2 Display the menu screen. 1 • Press [MENU]. The following menu screen is displayed. Display the menu screen and select "CHANNEL SET". • Press [MENU] and select "CHANNEL SET" using [CH K/L]. PICTURE CHANNEL SET [ENG]/ESP/FRA V-CHIP SET UP CAPTION [OFF] DTV SET UP Select "CHANNEL SET".
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE 4 The CHANNEL ADD/DELETE function lets you add the channel that was not added by the AUTO PRESET CH function due to the bad reception status at the initial setting. You can also delete the unnecessary channels. DTV POWER AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 / TV ADD/DELETE AUTO PRESET CH(TV) AUTO PRESET CH(CATV) AUTO PRESET CH(TV/DTV) DTV/ TV INFO • Press [VOL X]. 5 CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT 0 Select "ADD/DELETE". • Using [CH K/L], select "ADD/DELETE".
4 Select "ADD/DELETE(DTV)". • Using [CH K/L], select "ADD/DELETE(DTV)". LANGUAGE SELECTION You can change the language used on the menu screen. ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH can be selected. How to change the language in the menu screen shown below. ADD/DELETE(DTV) AUTO PRESET CH(DTV) AUTO PRESET CH(TV/DTV) 4 5 7 8 6 9 0 +100 CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT • Press [VOL X]. CH K / L CH VOL Select the channel you want to add or delete. • Using [CH K/L] or Channel number buttons, select the channel.
D.S.T. 3 After the initial setting you set when you first turned on the power, you can set the D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) again. When you set this function to ON, the clock will automatically move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. on the last Sunday in October. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DTV DISPLAY [LETTERBOX] DTVCC D.S.T.(Daylight Saving) [- - -] TIME ZONE [ALASKA] 4 CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT 0 Select "D.S.T. (Daylight Saving)".
TIME ZONE 3 If you move the TV to a different area after the initial setting you set when you first turned on the power, you can set the area again. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 Select "TIME ZONE". • Using [CH K/L], select "TIME ZONE". DTV DISPLAY [LETTERBOX] DTVCC D.S.T.[Daylight Saving] [ON] TIME ZONE [ALASKA] CHANNEL RETURN –/ENT CH K / L 4 VOL CH VOL X / Y MENU MENU 1 INPUT SELECT SLEEP MUTE Select your "TIME ZONE". • When you use [VOL X/Y], the TIME ZONE will be switched as below.
MISCELLANEOUS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following chart again. Symptom 34 EN Remedy No power • Be sure the Power cord is connected to outlet. • If a power failure occurs, unplug the power cord for 30 minutes to allow the unit to reset itself. No picture or sound • Check if the power is on. • Check the outlet connection. • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
Remedy Bars on screen • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection. • Electric waves may be interfered due to the electric appliances, etc. nearby. Picture rolls vertically • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection. • Electric waves may be interfered due to the electric appliances, etc. nearby. • Try to view other channels. It may be the problem on the broadcasting station.
GLOSSARY ATSC Letterbox Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standard in the United States. Letterbox refers to the format displaying a wide-screen picture on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio television screen with black bars above and below. It is used to maintain the aspect ratio of the original source such as a motion picture (16:9 or wider).
SPECIFICATIONS Closed Caption System: Channel coverage VHF: UHF: DTV: CATV: Tuning System Channel access: Terminals Antenna input: NTSC-M TV Standard §15.
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