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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • ENSURE that LCD TV stand is tightened properly to the set (See Quick Guide on the right way of tightening of the screw of the stand to the set. Improper tightening of screw may render the set unsafe. •...
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ANGUAGE or our Spanish and French-speaking TV own- ers, an onscreen Language option is present. The Language control enables you to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
OW TO ROGRAM our 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 by pressing the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
OW TO o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Picture. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Picture menu.
OW TO o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Picture will be high- lighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Sound.
our television comes with an onscreen clock. The TV can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. Press the MENU button on the remote con- trol to show the onscreen menu.
NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain pro- gram 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 objection- able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.).
utoLock allows parents to block out or “censor” any channels they think children should not watch. A channel blocked by the AutoLock control cannot be viewed until a cor- rect access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First, let’s set your AutoLock access code.
OW TO fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
OW TO OCK A ou can also lock the HD (High Definition) channel while in TV Mode using the AutoLock™ feature. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
OW TO LEAR ALL arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked pro- gramming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™ feature by using the Clear All control or by entering your access code.
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LOCKING fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.
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LOCKING ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.
he AutoLock™ control offers the viewer other blocking options as well/ With Block Options, the censoring can be turned On or Off. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.
SING THE o remind you wich rating you have locked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLock settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control TWICE.
ne Contrast + function helps to sharpen the pic- ture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the white portions become brighter. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight Features.
OW TO USE THE hile you are in TV mode, you can call up a PIP window for the PC. To enable the PIP to function a DVI Input source must be selected. (Refer to the QUG for details on connections.) Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
ne Mode Control will allow you to use the TV into the TV, FM, HD, or PC Modes. Depending on how the TV will be used, these modes may have their own onscreen menu controls to optimize capability when used with computers, radios, or high-definition receivers.
OW TO USE THE 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 onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and con- versations while the TV program is in progress. Press the CC button on the remote control to select a caption mode: CC Off, CC1, CC2, or CC Mute if the TV station broadcasting on the...
he Program List Control will allow you to quickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the tele- visions memory (see the Auto Programming section of this manual for more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking for.
list or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV channels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list.
OW TO USE THE hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control settings that will match with your current program source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
EMOTE ONTROL 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.
EMOTE ONTROL 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 1-4 before begin- ning. Press the TV/DVD/AUX/ACC SELECT button repeatedly to select the desired mode.
EMOTE ONTROL 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. If the “Remote Code” number method shown on the previous page did not set your remote to work your external device, then follow the easy steps listed below.
EMOTE ONTROL hen using the TV remote with an acces- sory device, first make certain it is set to control your accessory device (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). Set the TV/DVD/AUX/ACC select button and select the desired mode. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the accessory device (remote sensor window) when pressing...
ELECT ONTROLS he Mode options allow you to move to other operating modes within the TV. When in the FM Radio Mode, choose from TV, PC, or HD Modes. If in the FM Radio mode, press the MENU but- ton on the remote control to display the FM Radio Mode onscreen menu.
ETTING UP THE FM R ADIO IMER ONTROLS our TV or FM Radio comes with an onscreen clock. The FM Radio can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on.
FM R ADIO OUND ONTROLS o ensure the best sound quality from the FM Radio feature of this TV, several Sound Controls are available for adjustment. To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options.
ETTING UP THE CREENSAVER ONTROL hile in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaver option that can be used. The Screensaver con- trol, when on, will circulate the screen station indica- tion around the display. If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.
ETTING UP THE PC P ICTURE ONTROLS o ensure the best picture quality from the PC feature of this TV, several Picture Controls are available for adjustment. Press the MENU button on the remote con- trol to display the Picture menu. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the Picture menu.
ETTING UP THE PC F EATURES Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button REPEATEDLY to highlight the FEA- TURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the Features menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN buttons to access the items in the Features menu: Phase - eliminates the horizontal inter-...
ETTING UP THE PC PIP C ONTROLS hile in PC mode, you can bring up a PIP window for the TV, HD, or FM Radio channel. For example, you can listen to the radio while you use the computer. For the PIP window to function, an accessory must be connected the the DVI Input.
ETTING UP THE HD S ELECT ONTROL he HD Select Control will allow you to quickly change from the HD Mode of oper- ation to the TV, FM Radio, or PC Modes. If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.
ETTING UP THE ICTURE ONTROLS he HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound and Blocking options within its onscreen menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1).
ETTING UP THE OUND ONTROLS he HD Mode also offers certain Sound con- trol adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD Mode. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1).
ETTING UP THE HD C HANNEL he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming not suitable for children. To block the HD Mode channel, follow the steps below. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1).
No Power • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used.
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven display aging. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen.