Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................. 4 TV + VCR ........................................................................................................................... 4 TV Only ............................................................................................................................. 4 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver .......................................
Table of Contents Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 26 Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 27 Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................... 28 2 F27441.
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Choose Your Connection • Connections • The Front of Your TV • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Interactive Setup • Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment. Again. 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. F27441.
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Determine which connection is best for you. TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA TV 1 VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT VCR R L R L IN CH3 CH4 OUT TO TV 2 From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). 2.
Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna 1A IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO te lli ate R L SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO 1B S 2A VCR Satellite Signal VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT VCR R L R L OUT TO TV IN TV (back panel) 2B CABLE/ ANTENNA TV TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. 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 Set the Menu Language SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Español 3 Français The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. 1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system. 2. Press MENU to select that language.
Connections & Setup Buttons on the Remote Control POWER DISPLAY MUTE PREV CH CHAN VOL CLEAR 1 VOL CHAN MENU 2 RESET 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 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. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • The Channel Banner • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. 9 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. F27441.
Using the TV’s Features 12:01 ESPN SAP 60 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you pr ess 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). 00:00 12:01 Displays the current time. The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental Controls are locked or unlocked. 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 SetupPARENTAL 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 Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to pr ogram your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
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 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 MovieTV Rating Limit LIMIT V-CHIP RATING - Content - 3 V-Chip Unrated Program-Block Rating Status D L S V FV 4 Channel Block TV-MA VIEW V V V 5 Front^ Panel Block Press ^/v to sControls elect rating. 6 Lock Parental Press MENU to exit.
Using the TV’s Features V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - Rating TV-PG 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 Tip Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit STATUS Block Block Block Block Block View View 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 To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2. Select Parental Controls (press 6). 3.
Using the TV’s Features Rating NC-17 Status View ^ Press ^/v to block programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit. RATING NR X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G STATUS Block Block View Block Block View 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 and CHAN^ buttons to find the rating you want to view. 2. Press the VOL+ button to highlight the rating Status field.
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 FRONT PANEL BLOCK 0 Exit 1 Unblock 2 Block Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. F27441.
Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels The TV’s menu system has three types of scr eens: menus, control panels, and choice lists. Y ou use the buttons on the remote or the front panel 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.
Using the TV’s Menu System Numeric Entry : AM Enter 01 to 12 for the hour. Press MENU to exit. CLOSED-CAPTION MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text Text Text Text 1 2 3 4 A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing. 1. Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer. 2. Press the VOL+ button to move to the next column, then use the digits to enter a number. 3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU.
Using the TV’s Menu System TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen PICTURE QUALITY Channel Time1 Basic Picture Controls 2 Picture Presets Parental Control 3 Auto Color Setup Exit4 Color Warmth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 0 Exit Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider contr ols 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.
Using the TV’s Menu System Using Closed Captioning 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, the CC icon is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 2 for more information about the channel banner.
Using the TV’s Menu System Tip To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold “1” to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using CHAN and CHAN^. Use the CHAN and CHAN^ buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.
Chapter 4 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Changing Entertainment. Again. 25 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. F27441.
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.
Other Information 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 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.
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