Color Television Owner's Manual
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment Thisproductwas designed andmanufactured to meetstrictqualityand _fetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallation and operation ecautions whichyoushouldbeparticularly awareof. 1. 2. Read Instructions- All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould be readbeforethe applianceis operated. Retain Instructions- The safety and operatinginstructionsshould be retainedfor future reference. 3.
Welcome/Registration fety/Precautions ..................................................... l'able of Contents ....................................................... 3 4 Features ...................................................................... 4 On-Screen Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with your TV information packet) for details on: of Your TV ............................ 2 (MENU) • Antenna Hook-ups • First Time Set-Up (Automatic Settings) Features ___ _ _.
]_k]rOTE: lf you went through .L • Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. You need to make sure that the TV is set to pick up either Cable TV stations or Antenna signals. In other words, the TV needs to know whether you have connected a Cable TV signal or a normal antenna to its ANTENNA plug. Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word CABLE with the TV's on-screen arrow.
OTE: If you went through tup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. 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 CH(annel) • • buttons are pressed. _) Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word PROGRAM with the TV's on-screen arrow.
-- _ A uto Programming (see previous 1-_-_1page)adds all the channels it tranfind (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the TV's memory. AddlDelete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the TV's memory. Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word CHANNEL with the ?V's on-screen arrow.
read the voice content of _losed Captioning onallows television programs the TVyou to 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. _ _, Press the MENU (M) button on tile remote, then press the MENU A or • to select the word CAPTION with the TV's on-screen NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption (CC) information included.
_-_ Vour I • "t - TV can receive broadcast I • stereo TV programs. The TV I ,_as both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo I sound can be heard. _.) Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word STEREO with the TV's on-screen arrow. _,_ Press the (+) button to turn the STEREO MODE ON. _ Press STATUS to clear the on. O STEREO monaural (mono.) SAP is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system.
Und Image can be used to add reater 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. _,> Press the MENU (M) button I on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons I the word SOUND .?'.': .:i_'!:,. to select IMAGE with the I 'I_¢'s on-screen arrow. _,_ Pl-ess the (+) button to turn the I SOLIND IMAGE control _,_ Press STATUS ON. button to clear I thescreen.
"list" or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature you can To Use 2I Channel Surf: easily switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. 7he Smart Surf control allows you to set up to 10 channels in its quick viewing With the 2-Channel Surf control ON, select the two desired channels for viewing with the number buttons on the remote control. "list".
Tco o adjust your 13/picture ntrols, select a channel _'ollow the steps shown _,_ and below: Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons until the desired control shows on-screen. DBRIGHTNESI _,_ Press the (+) and (-) buttons I adjust the selected _ Press color control. the STATUS adjustments to button to are completed. O clear the screen when picture Remember, when the bar j scale is centered, the control settings are at normal mid-range levels.
------[ 7_TOTE: If you went through First l l • Time Setup (page 2 of the Quick ...... Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. Your TV comes with an on-screen clock. During normal use the clock shows on the screen with every channel change (and when the STATUS button is pressed.) Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then the MENU • or • buttons to select the words SET CLOCK with the TV's on-screen W. ess (-) button to set the hour (and AM or PM) parts of the clock.
J Tust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same ti_y. Press MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the words SET TIMER with the "l'V's on-screen arrow. _,_ Press the (-) button on the remote to set the hour you want the TV to turn itself ON. (Also press the (-) button for the correct ,AM or PM setting). Press the (+) button on the remote to set the minutes part of 1abetimer clock.
Ve you ever fallen asleep in nt of the TV only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that mguble by automatically turning itself off. Press the SLEEP button the remote. on Note: You can also press the MENU • or • on the remote or TV to select the word SLEEP with the TV's on-screen arrow. <_ Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to pick the amount of time (15 minutes to 2 hours ahead) before the TV will turn itself off.
the It V the TV automatically shows l_T ith Reminder control ON you the current time and channel every thirty minutes. _ <_ <_ Remember, !! if Closed Captioning is ON, neither the Channel Reminder or the "MUTE" sound indicator will show on the TV screen. Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word REMINDER with the TV's on-screen arrow. Press the (+) button to turn REMINDER ON. <_ Press STATUS clear the screen.
_ ould you like to hear TVaudio • • programs through your hi-fi system? The TV's Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker On/Off control work together to offer you this TV sound option. < _,, 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. <_ Turn the "IV and audio system ON.
yV u can view the playback of CR tapes (Video Disc Players, camcorders, etc). by using the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT jacks (on the rear of the TV). PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE For example: to view the playback of a VCR tape: _,,_ _ Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT(put) jacks on the VCR. RCA PHONO PLUG j Press the MENU (M) button ,on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word INPUT with the TV's on-screen arrow.
.l on the rear of the TV is used rrThe S(uper)-Video connection for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes, Video Discs, or Compact Disc Interactive (cd-i) discs. Better picture detail and clarity is possible with the S-Video playback as compared to the picture from a normal antenna (RF) connection. _ PICTURE PLAYBACK AND SOUND OF S-VHS FROM VCR TAPE C-a-gdg <_ Connect the S-VIDEO IN Jack on the TV to the S-VHS Out(put) jack on a S-VHS VCR.
W H • ___rave • seek you withever yourplayed remotehide and :ontrol? 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. Here's how it works: < I_ Press the POWER button on the set to turn the TV ON.
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 a remote Iocator) oresent, and you want only one specific remote to be signaled when the TV is turned ON.* To set a Locator < Address Code: With "IVturned ON, press the TV System button first and then the LOCATOR CODE button on the remote.
_ V V or a video game your TVa has ]_hether you're watching movie 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 Picture, Color, and Sharpness viewing control levels. SMART <_ Press the Smart remote.
L] 1-1 A commercials re you fired offollowing the soundyou of 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. _ @ Press the Smart button on the remote. Press the Menu • or • button to select the desired Smart Menu feature (highlighted with the alTOW).
our remote control is set to ork your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs. However, an easy one- © time 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. <_ VCR Press the VCR System button on the remote. <_ Point remote toward VCR I and press the POWER button. ,_ Does the remote turn the VCR ON? IF YES, _l and try the other VCR buttons on the remote.
Nth w that you have looked up e two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of VCR (on previous page), you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. VCR _,_ Press and release the REC (RECORD) button. _,_ Within thirty seconds after releasing the REC button, press and release the VCR System button. _",_ Within thirty seconds after releasing the VCR System button, ENTER THE TWO DIGIT CODE NUMBER for the desired VCR.
! _ I work your TV and many our remote control is set to 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. <_ / © Cable Converter / Press the CBL System button I on the remote. <_ Point remote toward Cable button.
To ,thatyouhaw lookedup IYth e two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of Cable Converter (on previous page), you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1.4 before beginning. Cable Convener 1_ Press and release the REC (RECORD) button. 2_ Within thirty seconds after releasing the REC button, press and release the CBL System button. 3_,,'_ Within thirty seconds after releasing the CBL System button, ENTER THE TWO DIGIT CODE NUMBER for the desired Converter.
! - I Vour TV remote can be set to • work your VCR or Cable Converter by what is called the SEARCH method. CABLE CONVERTER lf the "REMOTE CODE" number method shown in the previous section did not set your remote to work your VCR or Converter, then fi_llow the easy steps listed below. o91 Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. <_ 09 . Press the POWER button on unit ON. the VCR or Converter to turn the <_ Six Feet Stand at least six feet away from the front of the VCR or Converter.
_wenusing the TV remote ith a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your VCR ( by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method - see earlier section). Press the VCR System button on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing buttons. Press to playback a tape. Hold down after pressing the RECORD button to start a recording. O -Stop Button Press to stop the tape. k__Fast Record Button Button Press to rewind tapes.
J[ showingin of two pictures Dicture Picture (PIP) ison thethe TV screen at the same time. (One nain 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). See the following exwnple on how a VCR can be used to supply a PIP picture. <_ AUDIO Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
F _Tow that you have completed • ¥ the required connections on the previous page you are ready to follow the simple steps shown below. _Turn the VCR and TV ON. Place the VCR in the TV mode Use the TV/VCR button on the VCR (or on the TV remote if it is set to work your VCR see page 24.
LJ remote PIP buttons picture can be y using the PIP on the moved and swapped with the main screen. The main screen picture can also be frozen in the PIP window. _ ,,_ Remember, if the TV is showing a "VCR/AUX" supplied picture on the main screen (when the TV and VCR are turned Press the PIP ON button to show the PIP picture. OFF), a blank screen will appear when the TV is turned back ON PIP appears in a corner of TV screen. Press PIP ON again to remove PIP from the main screen. I.
he picture for the PIP window an come through the TV's ANTENNA or VCRIAUX Inputs (on the rear of the TV.) The PIP INPUT control simply tells the TV which one of these two sources is to show in the PIP window it m-ffdrm _._ Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word PIP INPUT with the TV's on-screen arrow. _.
I _ DIP Converter Box and VCR. hookup with Cable _,_ 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 "IV. _._ REAR OF TV Connect the CABLE OUT on the the VCR. Converter to the ANT. IN on _.
lease make these simple checks before calling for service. Theses tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered iCAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or iTV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source the pattern of the non-moving portion of the game (CDI, etc.
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 inputfound on the Television orVCR. Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way the Television "remembers" only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers.
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