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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Here are a few of the special features built into this new Color Television: Introduction Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP © or DOWN buttons until the word PICTURE is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Picture Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint Color Temp. Press the CURSOR RIGHT ©© button to display the PICTURE menu features.
HOW TO USE THE DNR (NOISE REDUCTION) CONTROL F or reasons such as poor cable reception, the picture can sometime appear slightly “speckled” (or has signal noise shown in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
HOW TO USE THE CONTRAST + (BLACK STRETCH) CONTROL T he Contrast + (Black Stretch) control helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter. Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP © or CURSOR DOWN ■ button until the word PICTURE is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
HOW TO ADJUST THE BASS, TREBLE, AND BALANCE CONTROLS B esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has Bass, Treble and Balance sound controls. The TREBLE control effects only the high frequency sound coming from the TV enhancing the highs; while the BASS control effects only the low frequency sound coming from the TV enhancing the lows. The Balance control adjusts the sound level being heard from each speaker. Main Picture Sound Features Install Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
HOW TO USE THE AVL (AUTOMATIC VOLUME LEVELER) CONTROL I n most cases, the volume levels coming from broadcast programming or commercials are never the same. With the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control turned ON, you can have the TV level out sound that is being heard. This makes for a more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks. To turn the AVL ON, follow these steps.
SETTING THE INCREDIBLE SURROUND CONTROL T he Incredible Surround 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. Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP © or CURSOR DOWN ■ button until the word SOUND is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
SETTING THE TV FOR SAP (SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAMS) A SAP signal is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, a SAP signal can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes. If a SAP signal is not present with a selected program, the SAP option cannot be selected. Also, if SAP is selected on a channel (with SAP) and you select another channel, when you return to the original channel, SAP will be OFF.
SETTING THE TV TO RECEIVE STEREO PROGRAMMING Y ou can receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the CURSOR UP © or CURSOR DOWN ■ button until the word SOUND is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Press the CURSOR RIGHT ©© button to display the SOUND menu features.
HOW TO THE TIMER CONTROLS T he Timer controls allow you to use your TV as an alarm clock if set to turn itself on and off at a specific time. It also can be set to tune to a specific channel at a specific time. Timer Time Start Time Stop Time Channel Activate Display Press the CLOCK button on the remote. The Timer menu will appear on the screen. Press the CURSOR UP © or DOWN ■ button to highlight one of the Timer controls you wish to set (Time, Start Time, Stop Time, Channel, Activate, or Display).
UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK CONTROLS T he AutoLock feature is an integrated circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.
SETTING UP THE AUTOLOCK ACCESS CODE O ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain programming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code: Main Picture Sound Features Install Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP © or DOWN ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
HOW TO BLOCK CHANNELS A fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels or The A/V Inputs you want to block out or censor. Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the NUMBERED (or CH +, –) buttons to tune the channel you wish to block or censor. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Main Picture Sound Features Install Timer AutoLock Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
HOW TO CLEAR BLOCKED CHANNELS A fter blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to clear all the channels so they can be viewed. The following steps explain how to CLEAR ALL blocked channels. Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the CURSOR UP © or DOWN ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
HOW TO BLOCK ALL CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIME T here may come a time when you want to Block All the television’s channels. Maybe you don’t want your children to watch TV for a given time. With the Block All control, ALL available channels (including the A/V Inputs) can be set to block at the same time. Main Picture Sound Features Install Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Main Picture Sound Features Install Timer AutoLock Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
BLOCKING PROGRAMMING BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS T here are two types of program ratings within the AutoLock feature. One is based on the Movie Industry ratings while the other is based on the TV Industry ratings. Both can be used to block or censor programming that has been rated in either manner. Let’s first look at the Movie Rating options of AutoLock: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP © or DOWN ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
BLOCKING PROGRAMMING BASED ON TV RATINGS T his portion of the AutoLock features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is known as TV Ratings within AutoLock. After selecting the Autolock feature and entering your personal access code, the AutoLock options screen appears; AutoLock Block Channel Setup Code Clear All Block All Movie Rating TV Rating Scroll the menu using the CURSOR UP © or DOWN buttons until the words TV RATINGS are highlighted.
USING THE AUTOLOCK BLOCKING OPTIONS A utoLock offers the viewer other blocking features as well. With these Blocking Options, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Main Picture Sound Features Install Timer AutoLock Press the CURSOR UP © or DOWN ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
HOW TO USE 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 on-screen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Press the CC button on the remote to display the current Closed Caption setting. CC Off Press the CC button repeatedly to choose from the four Closed Caption options (CC Off, CC 1, CC 2, CC Mute).
USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS T he TV’s Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or similar accessory device) that has Audio/Video Output jacks. Connect one end of the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the AV1 in VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. Then connect one end the AUDIO (red and white) CABLES to the AV1 in AUDIO L and R(left and right) jacks on the rear of the TV.
USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO (MONITOR) OUTPUT JACKS T he Audio/Video (Monitor) Output jacks are great for recording with a VCR or used to connect an external audio system for better sound reproduction. For Stereo System: BACK OF TV 1 Monitor out AV1 in VIDEO L/ Mono For an external audio system, connect one end of the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO (Monitor 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 a normal listening level.
USING THE S-VIDEO INPUT JACKS T he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can provide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of accessory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video discs), video games, and S-VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) tapes than the normal antenna picture connections. NOTE: The accessory device must have an S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connection on this page.
USING THE FRONT INPUT JACKS AND THE HEADPHONE JACK For your convenience, Audio/Video Input jacks have been located on the front of the TV cabinet. These jacks are for use with camcorders or rental devices that are only to be connected for a short period of time. There also is a headphone jack located on the front of the TV when you’re wanted to watch TV while others in the room do not. INSTALL/MENU Connect one end of the yellow VIDEO CABLE to the Front VIDEO jack on the side of the TV.
SETTING UP THE SLEEPTIMER OPTION H ave you ever fallen asleep in front 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 trouble by automatically turning itself off. 15 Min Press the SLEEP button on the remote control and the SLEEP timer display will appear on the screen.
SETTING THE AUTO PICTURE CONTROL W hether you’re watching a movie or a sporting event, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your current program source or content. The Auto 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.
SETTING THE AUTO SOUND CONTROL T he Auto Sound feature allows the listener to select between four different factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theatre (for movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). These setting affect the Sound menu’s Bass, Treble, AVL, and Incredible Surround controls To select any of the options follow the directions below. Personal Press the AUTO SOUND button on the remote control.
USING THE QUADRA SURF BUTTONS A “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the Quadra SURF (colored) buttons on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. The Quadra Surf control allows you set up four different personal Surf lists using the colored buttons (on the remote control), each holding up to ten channels in its quick viewing“list.
USING THE QUADRA SURF BUTTONS T he Quadra Surf buttons on your remote control allow you to store up to 10 channels per button (40 total). This is a great feature if you want to store all your favorite Sports channels, Movie channels, or News channels in one surf list. Family members can have there own favorite list of channels. You can even program the A/V Input channels (AV1, AV2, SVHS, FRONT, etc.) for each button making them a “source” button for your external accessory devices.
REMOTE USE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - DIRECT METHOD Y our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc. However, an easy onetime step may be necessary before the remote will work your VCR. Try this initial Direct Access Method to see if going on to the following section is necessary. Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position. 1 Point the remote control at the device and press the POWER button.
REMOTE USE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - CODE ENTRY 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. Please read through steps 1-5 before beginning. 1 Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position. Press the VCR • RECORD button on the remote control and release. 3 Press the AUTO SOUND button on the remote within 30 seconds, then release.
REMOTE USE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - SEARCH METHOD Y our TV remote can be set to work various external devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. by what is called the search method of remote control programming. This programming method can take a long time to preform so we reccomend you use it as a last resort. Please read all the steps below before beginning. 1 DVD Satellite Receiver STOP Press the POWER button on the device your are attempting to program to turn it ON.
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES CABLE CODE BOX NUMBERS ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .028, 030, 034, 035, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .038, 040, 041, 044, 060 Allegro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180, 342 Andover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .571 Antronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .049, 234 Archer . . . . . . . . . .049, 066, 180, 234, 824 BBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 Belcor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES CODE SATELLITE NUMBERS Neuhaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247, 528 Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .896 Nikko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387, 740 Nokia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135, 424, 482, 600 Nordmende . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389 Orbitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 Oxford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 Pace . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES CODE VCR NUMBERS MGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .070, 088, 267 MGN Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027, 267 Magnasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Magnavox 027, 062, 066, 108, 130, 137, 176 Magnin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Manesth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .072, 099 Marantz . . . . . . . . . . . . .030, 033, 062, 089, . . . . . . . . . . . .
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). 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. 1 FAST FORWARD BUTTON ©© Press to rapidly advance the tape. For some VCR’s you may need to press the STOP button first, then the FAST FORWARD button.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 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 Auto Picture Booster • A control that will automatically amplify “weak video signals” to a point where they are acceptable for viewing. On Screen Displays (OSD) • Refers to the wording or messages generated by the television (or VCR) to help the user with specific feature controls (color adjustment, programming, etc.). Auto Programming • The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the Television’s memory circuits.
INDEX Alternate Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Audio/Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Incredible Surround Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Audio/Video Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS Detroit/Toledo • Cleveland/ • N Ohio • • Chicago ★ Columbus • • San Francisco/Metro Area ★ Los Angeles ★ Charlotte • Knoxville/E Tennessee • ★ Pittsburgh/WV Area • Atlanta/N Georgia • Dallas • Philadelphia/S New Jersey ★ Wash/Balt ★ Orlando • Houston • Tampa/W Florida ★ Indicates In-Home Service Only ★ Ft.
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LIMITED WARRANTY COLOR TELEVISION 90 Days Free Labor One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube) This product can be repaired in-home. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase.