Philips 36PT41B TV

3135 015 17581

Color Television

36PT41B1

Instructions for use

This television contains;

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Dear PHILIPS product owner:

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And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction.

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President and Chief Executive Officer

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

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The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1.

Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.

Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.

Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water

- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.

6.

Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

6B. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

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Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8.

Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a builtin installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9.

Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.

15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

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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

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The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.

The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the

CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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Introduction

✧Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

✧Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

✧Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

✧Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ONSCREEN MENU

Picture

✧ Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

✧ Turning ON the Dynamic Noise Reduction

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

✧Turning ON the ImageMax™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Features

✧Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

✧Using the Format (screen) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

✧Activating the Blue Mute Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

✧Using the Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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The Timer Feature

✧ The Timer – Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

✧ The Timer – Setting the Start Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

✧The Timer – Setting the Stop Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

✧The Timer – Selecting the Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

✧The Timer – Setting Activate to ON or OFF . . . . . . . .16

✧The Timer – Turning ON the Timer Display . . . . . . . .17

The AutoLockª Feature

✧ Understanding AutoLock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

✧AutoLock™ – Setting Up the Access Code . . . . . . . . .19

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking by Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . .21

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking by TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . .22

✧AutoLock™ – Turning Block ON or OFF . . . . . . . . . .23

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Unrated

Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Broadcasts That

Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

✧AutoLock™ – Reviewing Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . .26

✧AutoLock™ – Viewing Blocked

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Sound

✧ Sound – Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

✧Sound – Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

✧Sound – Using the AVL (Audio Volume

Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

✧Sound – Using Incredible Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

✧Sound – Setting the TV for Stereo and

SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

✧Sound – Setting the Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . .33

✧Sound – Using the TV Speaker Control and Audio Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

✧Sound – Using the Surround Sound

External Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

✧Sound – Using the Audio/Video

Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–38

Remote Control Operation

✧ Remote Control – Using AutoPicture™ . . . . . . . .39

✧ Remote Control – Using AutoSound™ . . . . . . . .40

✧ Remote Control – Using Channel Surf . . . . . . . . . . . .41

The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature

✧ PIP – Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

✧PIP – Selecting the Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

✧PIP – Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

✧PIP – Adjusting the Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

✧PIP – More Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–47

General Information

✧ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

✧Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

✧Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

✧Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

✧Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different television models. Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television system. This is normal and does not require that you contact your dealer or request service.

AutoChron, AutoLock, AutoPicture, AutoSound, M-Link, and

ImageMax are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

Copyright © 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

All rights reserved.

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Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, or other devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback.

Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at an even level. Peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks are reduced, making for a more consistent, comfortable sound.

AutoChronª automatically sets the right time of day and maintains it with digital precision through brownouts, power failures, and even

Daylight Savings Time adjustments.

AutoLockª allows you to block the viewing of certain channels or programs with certain ratings if you do not want your children to view inappropriate materials.

Auto Programming scans (when activated) for all available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active broadcast stations in the TVÕs memory.

AutoPictureª allows you to change the picture settings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of programming, such as sports, movies, multimedia (games), or weak signals with the push of one button.

AutoSoundª allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular programming you are watching.

Channel Edit allows you to add or delete channels from the list stored in the TVÕs memory. Channel Edit makes it easy to limit or expand the number of channels that are available to you when you press the Channel (+) or

(Ð) buttons on your remote control.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen text.

ImageMaxª helps you sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions brighter.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote-controlled devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, cable converters, and satellite receivers.

Infrared Remote (IR) Blaster works with the M-Link feature to enable your TV to ÒlearnÓ the remote-control commands of new Philips devices or multibrand devices that you have connected to your TV. After the commands are learned, you can use your TV remote control to operate and control all of the devices.

M-Linkª allows you to convert your TV into a home-cinema control center composed of up to six devices (including an audio amplifier). You activate the devices by pressing macro buttons and control the devices by pressing ÒhotÓ buttons on your remote control. Choose from cable box, digital set top box, DVD (digital video disc), laser disc (LD), satellite digital TV, VCD (video compact disc), and VCR (video cassette recorder) devices.

Onscreen Menu shows helpful messages and instructions for setting TV feature controls (can be viewed in English, French, or Spanish).

Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF after a set amount of time that you choose.

Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability allows for viewing by antenna or cable.

Stereo capability, including a built-in audio amplifier and twin-speaker system, allows for the reception of TV programs broadcast in stereo sound.

Surf Button allows you to easily switch among only the channels that are of interest to you (the ones that you have programmed into the TVÕs Surf control through the onscreen menu).

Timer allows you to set your TV to turn itself ON and OFF once or daily like an alarm clock.

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Use the simple Quick Use and Installation

Guide (supplied with your TV information packet) for details on:

• Cable/Antenna

Hookups

• Automatic Channel

Programming

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS

Getting Started

Warning/Precautions ..................................1

Hooking Up Your TV.................................1

Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .................2

How to Use the “INSTALL” Controls ..................3-4

Using the Language Control......................................3

Setting the TV to Auto Program Channels................3

Setting the TV for a Cable or Antenna Signal...........3

Using the Channel Edit Control ................................4

Setting the Channel Name Control............................4

How to use the AutoChron control............................4

• For details on product registration, warranty,

and service refer to the other literature included with your TV information packet.

Please retain all these materials and keep them handy for future reference.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

NOTE: This Quick Use Guide may be used with other models. Some of the features listed may or may not apply to your TV.

Color Television and Remote Control

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ANT(ENNA) A & B INPUTS

Y our TV has two separate ANT(enna)/Cable

inputs on the rear of the set. These two signal inputs offer convenient hook-up options for both normal TV program viewing and

Picture-In-Picture (PIP) features.

The ANT(enna) A input is

intended for use and viewing on the TV’s main screen. Your home’s primary Antenna, or Cable TV signal, should be connected to this input for normal

TV setup, use and feature operation.

BEGIN

A typical ANT(enna)

A and PIP ANT B connection

(using a common signal source and an optional Signal Splitter):

If your Antenna or Cable TV signal has a round cable con-

nector (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to connect it to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.

If your antenna has flat twin-

lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter before connecting to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.

300 to 75 Ω Adapter

Twin Lead

Wire

OR

Connect your Antenna or

Cable TV signal to the single

75 ohm input plug on the twoway Signal Splitter (optional).

Then connect two lengths of RF

Coaxial Cable to the two Output plugs on the two-way Signal

Splitter (F-type connector on both ends).

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

- Outdoor or Indoor Antenna receives normal broadcast channels

2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).

Round Cable

Connect the twin Output

plugs on the Signal Splitter to the ANT A and PIP ANT B inputs on the rear of the TV.

Push the round connector end of the RF Coaxial Cable onto the

ANT(enna) plug and screw it down tight (if using threaded cables).

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Remember, be sure to set the

TV for the type signal you've connected (see "TUNER" section on page 3 of this Guide.)

Your TV can set itself to select only the channel numbers on your Cable system (see “Auto

Program" page 3). If you use a Cable

Converter box, set the TV to the same channel as the converter's CH 3/4 switch (on the rear of the converter.)

To order accessories h th li t d

• Channel Editing

• Setting the TV’s Clock Automatically

(AutoChron™)

• Basic Operation of the TV and Remote

Control

• Selection of the Onscreen Menu Language

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Use the simple M-Link Instructions for Use

(supplied with your TV information packet) for details on:

• Operating Accessory

Devices (VCR, DVD, Cable

Box, and Others)

• Automatic Programming Via the TV Remote Control

• Setting Up Personal

Commands

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• Inputing Commands from the Remote

Controls of Your Accessory Devices

Instructions for use

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Your new television and its packing contain materials that can be recycled and reused.

Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts that need to be properly disposed.

Your product also uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted, but should be handed in and disposed of as small chemical waste.

When you replace your existing equipment, please find out about the local regulations regarding disposal of your old television, batteries, and packing materials.

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T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps.

BEGIN

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

and the menu will shift to the left.

BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Use the CURSOR LEFT or CUR-

SOR RIGHT button to adjust the

BRIGHTNESS level of the picture.

After adjusting the BRIGHTNESS control, press the CURSOR DOWN

button to select another picture adjustment: COLOR, PICTURE, SHARP-

NESS, TINT, OR COLOR TEMP.

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CUR-

SOR RIGHT button to adjust the selected control.

NOTE: The menu will show only five items at a time, so you will need to continue scrolling with the CURSOR

DOWN button to adjust the TINT and

COLOR TEMP.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

Remember, when the bar scale is centered , the control settings are at normal, mid-range levels.

Picture adjustments are described here.

BRIGHTNESS Ð adds or subtracts light from the darkest part of the picture.

COLOR Ð adds or eliminates color.

PICTURE Ð improves the detail of the lightest parts of the picture.

SHARPNESS Ð improves the detail in the picture.

TINT Ð adjusts the picture to obtain natural skin tones.

COLOR TEMP offers NORMAL,

COOL, or WARM picture preferences.

NORMAL Ð keeps whites, white.

COOL Ð makes whites, bluish.

WARM Ð makes whites, reddish.

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SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

VOL

4

SOURCE STATUS/EXIT

MUTE

CC

PROGRAM LIST

OK

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

PICTURE

M-LINK

CH

CLOCK

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME

MOVIES

PERSONAL

5

OPEN/CLOSE

2

3

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

STORE

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

STORE

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

STORE

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

30

30

30

30

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT 0

PICTURE

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

COLOR TEMP NORMAL

OR

COLOR TEMP WARM

OR

COLOR TEMP COOL

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D ue to many reasons, such as poor cable reception, the picture can sometimes appear slightly ÒspeckledÓ

(an indication of signal noise in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise

Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture.

BEGIN

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.

PICTURE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-

ton and the menu will shift to the left.

BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN but-

ton repeatedly until the DNR control is highlighted.


ton to switch DNR ON or press the

CURSOR LEFT button to switch

DNR OFF.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to remove the menu from the screen.

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SOUND

MENU

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

SWAP SOURCE

PICTURE

M-LINK

VOL

3


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME PERSONAL

MOVIES

5

OPEN/CLOSE PROGRAM LIST

OK

2

4

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

PICTURE

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

COLOR TEMP

DNR ON

30

OR

DNR OFF

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I mageMaxª helps you sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions of the picture brighter. Follow these steps to turn ImageMaxª ON.

BEGIN

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.



BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted.


ton repeatedly until the IMAGEMAX control is highlighted.


ton to switch between ON and OFF.



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PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SOUND

MENU

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

SWAP SOURCE

PICTURE

M-LINK

2

4

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

TINT

COLOR TEMP

DNR ON

IMAGEMAX ON

OR

IMAGEMAX OFF

30

CH VOL

3


MUTE

CC

HOME

CLOCK

PERSONAL

5

ITR/REC HOME

7

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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 onscreen Òtext boxesÓ to show dialogue and conversations while the

TV program is in progress.

BEGIN

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN

button twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button and the menu will shift to the left.


button repeatedly until the

CLOSED CAP control is highlighted.


button again. The menu will shift to the left and CAPTION MODE will be highlighted. Then press the

CURSOR RIGHT button to highlight CAPTION MODEs.

Press the CURSOR UP or

CURSOR DOWN button to select a CAPTION MODE: CC1,

CC2, CC3, CC4, CMUTE, TXT1,

TXT2, TXT3, or TXT4. CC DIS-

PLAY turns text OFF or ON if the

TV station broadcasting on the channel is making CLOSED CAP-

TIONING available. With CC DIS-

PLAY highlighted, press the CUR-

SOR RIGHT button to toggle

Closed Captioning ON or OFF.

NOTE: You also can press the CC button on the remote control to turn the CC TEXT ON or OFF.

Press the STATUS/EXIT but-

ton to remove the menu from the screen.

NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are broadcast with Closed

Captioning (CC). Nor are all Closed Captioning MODEs (CAPTION 1Ð4 or TEXT

1Ð4) necessarily being used by broadcast stations during the transmission of a program offering Closed Captioning. Refer to your areaÕs TV program listings for the stations and times of shows being broadcast with Closed Captioning.

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SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

SWAP SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

PICTURE

6

3

5

M-LINK

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH

ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL

PROGRAM LIST

OK

VIDEO MOVIES

7

OPEN/CLOSE

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

CAPTION MPDE

CC DISPLAY

FEATURES

CLOSED CAP

CAPTION MODE

CC DISPLAY

FEATURES

CLOSED CAP

CAPTION MODE

CC DISPLAY

CC1

CC2

CC3

CC1

CC2

CC3

NOTE: The CC MUTE option can be used to set the

TV to turn the CLOSED

CAPTIONING mode ON whenever the MUTE button is pressed.

You can press the CC button on the remote control to turn the CC text ON or OFF.

CAPTION Mode

Example Display

JOHN: Why did they move the meeting up to this week?

MARSHA: I don't know, but they are pushing to close the deal.

CC1

CC2

CC3

CC4

CC MUTE

TXT1

TXT2

TXT3

TXT4

TEXT Mode Example Display -

The TV screen will be blocked from viewing.

CLOSE CAPTION PROGRAMS ON WXYZ

ALL ITEMS ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)

CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS

FOR TIMES IN YOUR AREA

6:00 TOP OF THE MORNING

10:00 THE BEST LITTLE CALL-IN SHOW EVER

12:00 NOONDAY NEWS

1:30 AS YOUR LIFE TURNS MY WORLD AROUND

6:00 WORLD NEWS FOR TODAY

9:00 PLAYHOUSE MOVIE OF THE WEEK

8

S

ELECTING THE

S

CREEN

F

ORMAT

S

IZE

Y ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program youÕre watching. Select the normal 4:3 aspect ratio or expand the 4:3 aspect ratio to completely fill the screen. There also is a compressed 16:9 aspect ratio, which allows movies to be viewed in their full width (known as letterbox style).

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button repeatedly until the FOR-

MAT control is highlighted.


button repeatedly to toggle among the three screen format sizes Ð 4:3,

EXPAND 4:3, or COMPRESS

16:9.



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


PROGRAM LIST

OK

VIDEO MOVIES

6

OPEN/CLOSE

3

5

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

BLUE MUTE

FORMAT 4:3

OR

FORMAT EXPAND 4:3

OR

FORMAT COMPRESS 16:9

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MART

H

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Without the onscreen menu display showing, you also can press the CURSOR UP or

CURSOR DOWN button on the remote control to toggle among the screen sizes 4:3, Expand 4:3, or

Compress 16:9.

FORMAT 4:3 FORMAT EXPAND 4:3 FORMAT COMPRESS 16:9

9

A

CTIVATING THE

B

LUE

M

UTE CONTROL

T he Blue Mute feature will eliminate annoying snow from the screen when no video signal is present by displaying a pleasent blue screen. This occurs in cases such as when a VCR tape is removed or an antenna signal is broken. To turn the

Blue Mute feature ON or OFF, follow the steps below.

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TURES.




button repeatedly until the BLUE

MUTE control is highlighted.


button repeatedly to toggle the

Blue Mute option ON or OFF.



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

PICTURE

M-LINK

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

6

OPEN/CLOSE

OK

3

5

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

BLUE MUTE OFF

OR

FEATURES

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

BLUE MUTE ON

BLUE MUTE OFF

-with no video signal; screen is snowing looking.

BLUE MUTE ON

-with no video signal; screen is a pleasent blue color.

10

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 sound screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can enable you to avoid that discomfort by automatically turning itself off.

With the Sleep Timer feature, you can set a timer to automaticaly swtich the TV OFF after a period of time you choose (15-minute increments up to 60 minutes, then

30-minute increments up to 90 minutes, then 60-minute increments up to 240 minutes).

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Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The SLEEP timer onscreen display will appear in the upper part of the screen.

Within five seconds, press the

SLEEP button repeatedly to pick the amount of time (15-minute increments up to 60 minutes, then

30-minute increments up to 90 minutes, then 60-minute increments up to 240 minutes) before the TV will turn itself off.

An onscreen countdown will appear during the last minute before the

TV shuts itself off.

U

SING THE

S

LEEP

T

IMER

2

1

SLEEP OFF

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

SWAP

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

VOL

CH

MUTE

SOURCE STATUS/EXIT CC CLOCK


VIDEO MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

S

MART

H

ELP

To see how many minutes remain before the TV shuts itself off, press the STA-

TUS/EXIT button.

During the last minute of a

SLEEP timer setting, an onscreen countdown will be displayed.

During the last 10 seconds of a

SLEEP timer setting, an onscreen display will read GOOD BYE.

50 SEC

GOOD BYE

11

15 MIN

30 MIN

45 MIN

60 MIN

90 MIN

120 MIN

180 MIN

240 MIN

T

HE

T

IMER

– S

ETTING THE

C

LOCK

Y our television comes with an onscreen clock. During normal operation, the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT button is pressed or if the TIMER DISPLAY control is turned ON.

BEGIN



ton twice to highlight FEATURES.



TIMER will be highlighted.

With TIMER selected, press the

CURSOR RIGHT button again to shift the display left and highlight the

TIME control.


ton again to highlight the time indicator area.

Press the CURSOR LEFT or

CURSOR RIGHT button to select the position or digit you wish to enter.

Press the CURSOR UP or CUR-

SOR DOWN button

to select the digits for the time. Or press the

NUMBERED buttons

to enter the correct time.


to move to the AM or PM position.


DOWN button

to set AM or PM.

10



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _ AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

7

PICTURE

M-LINK

7

9

3

4

5

6

8

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME 10:30 AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

6

9

7

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


VIDEO MOVIES

10


OK

FEATURES

TIMER

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

11

NOTE: The TIME (Clock) feature can be accessed directly by pressing the CLOCK button on the remote control, and then by simply following steps 5 through 10 to complete the task.

S

MART

H

ELP

Remember, be sure to press

0 first and then the hour number for single-digit entries.

The Clock also can be set automatically using the AutoChron TM feature found on page 4 of the Quick Use

and Installation Guide that came with your television.

The TVÕs clock settings may be lost when the TV is unplugged (or when

AC power to the set is interrupted).

CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

11

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _ AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

12

T

HE

T

IMER

– S

ETTING THE

S

TART

T

IME

J ust as you would an alarm clock, you can set the TV to turn itself

ON once or at the same time every day. Follow these steps to set the

Start Time.

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TURES.


button and the menu will shift to the left. TIMER will be highlighted.


button again to shift the display left. Then press the CURSOR

DOWN button once to highlight the START TIME control.


button again to highlight the time indicator area.


or CURSOR LEFT button to move among the positions where the time is input.


CURSOR DOWN button







DOWN button

to set AM or PM.

10 Press the STATUS/EXIT but-


PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

SWAP SOURCE

7

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _ AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

1

SOUND

MENU

7

6

4

9

VOL

2


MUTE

CC

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

CH

CLOCK

HOME PERSONAL

MOVIES

10

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

PICTURE

7

9

3

4

M-LINK

5

6

8

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME _ _:_ _ AM

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME 10:30 AM

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

13

T

HE

T

IMER

– S

ETTING THE

S

TOP

T

IME

U se the START TIME control to set the TV to turn itself ON once or at the same time every day

(see page 13 for details). The following steps will guide you in setting the TV to turn itself OFF once or at the same time every day.

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TURES.




button again to shift the display left. Then press the CURSOR

DOWN button once twice to highlight the STOP TIME control.


button again to highlight the time indicator area.


or CURSOR LEFT button to move among the positions where the time is input.


CURSOR DOWN button







DOWN button

to set AM or PM.

10 Press the STATUS/EXIT but-


PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

7

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _ AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

1

SOUND

MENU

7

6

4

9

VOL

2


MUTE

CC

ITR/REC HOME

CH

CLOCK

VIDEO

HOME PERSONAL

MOVIES

10

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

PICTURE

7

9

3

4

5

6

8

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME _ _:_ _ AM

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

M-LINK

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME 10:30 AM

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

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T

HE

T

IMER

– S

ELECTING THE

C

HANNEL

Y ou can select a specific channel that the television will tune to when the timer turns the set ON.

Follow these steps to select the channel.

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TURES.




button again to shift the menu to the left. Then press the CURSOR

DOWN button repeatedly until the

CHANNEL control is highlighted.


button again to highlight the channel indicator area.

Press the NUMBERED but-

tons to enter the desired start-up channel. Or, press the CURSOR

RIGHT button to enter the start-up channel you want.



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

PICTURE

M-LINK

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

7

OK

6

3

4

5

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _ AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL 12

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME 10:30 AM

STOP TIME

CHANNEL 12

ACTIVATE

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T

HE

T

IMER

– S

ETTING

A

CTIVATE TO

ON

OR

OFF

A fter you have set the Time, Start

Time, Stop Time, and Start

Channel, the timer must be set to come on ONCE or DAILY, or turned OFF through the ACTIVATE control.

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TURES.




button again to shift the display to the left. Then press the CURSOR

DOWN button repeatedly until the

ACTIVATE control is highlighted.


button again to set ACTIVATE to

ONCE; press the CURSOR

RIGHT button again for DAILY; and press the CURSOR RIGHT

button again to toggle ACTIVATE to OFF.



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

PICTURE

M-LINK

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


VIDEO MOVIES

6


OK

3

4

5

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _ AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE OFF

DISPLAY

OR

ACTIVATE ONCE

OR

ACTIVATE DAILY

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MART

H

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Remember, before setting the TIMER controls, the TVÕs clock must be set to the correct time manually (see page

12) or by using the AutoChronª feature described on page 4 of the

Quick Use and Installation Guide.

Try it! After following the steps on pages 12Ð17, use your TV as an alarm clock.

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

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T

HE

T

IMER

– T

URNING

ON

THE

T

IMER

D

ISPLAY

A fter the TVÕs clock has been set, you can use your TV as a clock.

The TIMER DISPLAY control allows you to permanently display the time in the upper right corner of the screen.

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TURES.




button again to shift the menu left.

Then press the CURSOR DOWN

button repeatedly until the DIS-

PLAY control is highlighted.


or CURSOR LEFT button to turn the TIMER DISPLAY ON or OFF.



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

3

4

5

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _ AM

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

DISPLAY ON

OR

DISPLAY OFF

S

MART

H

ELP

Remember, be sure you have set the TVÕs clock with the correct current time. (Refer to

page 12 to set the clock manually or page 4 of the Quick Use and

Installation Guide to set the clock automatically using the

AutoChronª feature.)

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH

ITR/REC HOME

PROGRAM LIST

HOME PERSONAL

VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

6

OK

17

T he AutoLock™ feature 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 programming children may watch.

In the AutoLock™ section, you’ll learn how to block channels and programming that is not rated, is unrated, or has no rating. You will also find out how to turn these blocking features ON or OFF. Following are brief explanations of some terms and ratings related to the AutoLock™ feature.

AutoLock™ offers various

Blocking Options from which to choose:

BLOCKING:

The BLOCKING control is what can be thought of as the

Òmaster switchÓ for AutoLockª.

This control affects the settings you have chosen for blocking programs according to movie ratings or TV ratings, or for blocking programs that have no rating or are unrated.

When the BLOCKING control is

OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is disabled. When the

BLOCKING control is ON, blocking will occur according to the settings you have chosen.

BLOCK UNRATED: ALL unrated programs will be blocked if this feature is set to ON.

UNRATED programming is encoded with information from the MPAA

(Motion Picture Association of

America) or TV broadcasters, but it does not have a specific rating. In other words, the MPAA or the TV broadcasters have chosen not to assign a rating to the programming.

NO RATING: ALL programming with no content advisory data can be blocked if NO RATING is set to

ON.

Programming that has No Rating is not encoded with any rating information from the MPAA or the

Parental Guidelines. Any programming could fall into this category.

You also can block individual channels or block programming

based on ratings of the MPAA and

TV broadcasters. (See a description of the ratings on this page.)

U

NDERSTANDING

A

UTO

L

OCK

™

AutoLock

MOVIE RATING

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

ON

M

OVIE

R

ATINGS

(M

OTION

P

ICTURE

A

SSOCIATION OF

A

MERICA

)

G: General Audience - All ages admitted.

Most parents would find this programming suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or sexual situations.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. It may contain one or more of the following:

Moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse language, or some suggestive dialogue.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children under the age of 13. It contains one or more of the following: violence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialogue.

R: Restricted -This programming is specifically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should view this programming only with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the following: intense violence; intense sexual situations; strong, coarse language; or intensely suggestive dialogue.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will be

admitted. - This type of programming should be viewed by adults only. It contains graphic violence; explicit sex; or crude, indecent language.

X: Adults Only - This type of programming contains one or more of the following: very graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive language.

AutoLock

TV RATING

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

ON

TV P

ARENTAL

G

UIDELINES

(TV B

ROADCASTERS

)

TV

Y

TV-Y: (All children -- This program

is designed to be appropriate for all

children.) Designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.

TV

Y7

TV-Y7: (Directed to Older

Children -- This program is designed

for children ages 7 and above.) It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).

TV

G

TV-G: (General Audience -- Most

parents would find this program suit-

able for all ages.) This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or sexual situations.

TV

PG

TV-PG: (Parental Guidance

Suggested -- This program contains

material that parents may find unsuit-

able for younger children.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language

(L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV

14

TV-14: (Parents Strongly

Cautioned -- This program contains

some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14

years of age.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V); intense sexual situations (S); strong, coarse language (L); or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV

MA

TV-MA: (Mature Audience Only --

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore

may be unsuitable for children under 17.)

This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V); explicit sexual situations (S); or crude, indecent language (L).

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A

UTO

L

OCK

™ – S

ETTING

U

P THE

A

CCESS

C

ODE

utoLock TM allows parents to A block out or ÒcensorÓ any channels they think children should not watch. A channel blocked by the AutoLock TM control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First, letÕs set your

AutoLock access code.

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TURES.


button and the menu will shift to the left. Then press the CURSOR

DOWN button once to highlight the AutoLock control.


button to highlight ACCESS

CODE.

Press 0,7,1,1 on the remote control. INCORRECT will appear on the screen.

Press 0,7,1,1 on the remote control again. ENTER NEW CODE will appear on the screen.

Enter a new four-digit code

using the number buttons. CON-

FIRM CODE will appear on the screen.

Enter your new four-digit

code again. CORRECT will flash on the screen briefly and the highlight bar goes back to AutoLock.



NOTE TO PARENTS:

It isnÕt possible for your child to unblock a channel without knowing your access code or changing it to a new one. If your code has been changed without your knowledge, then you will become aware that blocked channels may have been viewed.

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

1

ENTER

NEW CODE

- - - -

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

8

6

7

SOUND PICTURE

MENU

3

4

M-LINK

3

VOL

MUTE

2

SOURCE STATUS/EXIT CC

CH

CLOCK


VIDEO MOVIES

9

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

INCORRECT

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNER A/B

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ENTER

NEW CODE

X X X X

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

CONFIRM

CODE

- - - -

Remember that 0711 is the default

AutoLock TM code. If your access code has been changed by someone other than you

(a child, for example) or you have forgotten the code, you can always get in by inputting the default code.

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

CONFIRM

CODE

X X X X

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

CONFIRM

CODE

X X X X

CORRECT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

19

A

UTO

L

OCK

™ – B

LOCKING

C

HANNELS

A 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.

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TURES.



DOWN button once to highlight the AutoLockª control.


button again to highlight ACCESS

CODE.

Enter your four-digit

ACCESS CODE. CORRECT will flash very briefly and the menu will move to the left with BLOCK

CHANNEL highlighted.


button to highlight the TVÕs available channels.


CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the channel you want to block.


button to block the channel. A padlock image appears to the right of the channel number.

Repeat steps 7 and 8 for any channels you want to block from viewing.



NOTE: Blocked channels will be skipped when you press the Channel

+/Ð buttons. To view a blocked channel, refer to page 28 for details.

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

1

2

AV2

AV3

ALL

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

12

13

14

15

16

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SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

PICTURE

7

3

8

4

6

M-LINK

7

3

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME PERSONAL

MOVIES

9


OK

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

AV2

1

2

AV3

ALL

If a channel is blocked by the

BLOCK CHANNEL option, the

TV will display the screen shown to the right. To watch the channel, enter your access code or change the BLOCK CHANNEL option back to off.

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

AV2

1

2

AV3

ALL

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

12

13

14

15

16

Channel 12

Blocked by AutoLock

TV rating TV-PG

Access Code

- - - -

NOTE: You also can block out the use of the A/V external inputs on the rear of the TV. This stops the viewing of VCR, DVD, and other sources that can be shown through the A/V input jacks. Select AV1, AV2, or AV3 and then select BLOCK.

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OVIE

R

ATING

A fter your personal access code has been set (see page 19), you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor.

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TURES.





button again to highlight

ACCESS CODE.


ACCESS CODE. CORRECT will flash very briefly in red and the menu will move to the left with

BLOCK CHANNEL highlighted.


button repeatedly until MOVIE

RATING is highlighted.


button and the Rating menu shifts to the left with G highlighted.


CURSOR DOWN button to highlight each rating you want. Then

press the CURSOR RIGHT but-

ton to turn the rating ON or OFF.

Turning the rating ON will block programs with that rating from being seen.



NOTE: When a rating is turned

ON, all higher ratings also will be turned on automatically. For example, if the R rating is turned on, the

NC-17 and X ratings also will be turned on.

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INSTALL

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

PICTURE

8

3

8

4

7

M-LINK

6

3

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

AutoLock

MOVIE RATING

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

ON

AV3

ALL

1

2

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

1

2

AV2

AV3

ALL

AutoLock

MOVIE RATING

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

1

2

OFF

AV3

ALL

MOVIE RATING OPTIONS

G ON or OFF

PG

PG-13

ON or OFF

ON or OFF

R

NC-17

X

ON or OFF

ON or OFF

ON or OFF

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TV R

ATING

Y ou also can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps.

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TURES.






CODE.

Enter your four-digit ACCESS

CODE and the menu will move to the left with BLOCK CHANNEL highlighted.


button repeatedly until TV RAT-

ING is highlighted.


button and the menu will shift to highlight the TV RATING options.


DOWN button to select a rating.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or

LEFT button to turn the block on the rating ON or OFF.

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FEATURES

INSTALL

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

10

PICTURE

8

M-LINK

10

9

4

3

7

6

3

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

11

OPEN/CLOSE

OK

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

AV2

AV3

ALL

1

2

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

AutoLock

TV RATING

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

1

2

OFF

AV3

ALL

AutoLock

TV RATING

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

1

2

ON

AV3

ALL

NOTE: More specific subratings

(for violence, sexual content, dialogue, or fantasy violence) are available for TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, and

TV-MA.

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To access these subratings, press

the CURSOR RIGHT button.

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN

button to select the subrating that you want to block or unblock. Then

press the CURSOR RIGHT or

CURSOR LEFT button to turn the block on the subrating ON or OFF.

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ton to remove the menu.

TV-Y: (All children -- This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.) Designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2–6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.

TV-Y7: (Directed to Older Children -- This program is designed for children age 7 and above.) It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).

TV-G: (General Audience -- Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.) This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG: (Parental Guidance Suggested -- This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.)

This type of programming contains one or more of the following: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).

TV-14: (Parents Strongly Cautioned -- This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children

under 14 years of age.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: intensely suggestive dialogue (D); strong, coarse language (L); intense sexual situations (S); or intense violence (V).

TV-MA: (Mature Audience Only -- This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for

children under 17.) This type of programming contains one or more of the following: crude, indecent language (L); explicit sexual situations (S); or graphic violence (V).

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URNING

B

LOCK

ON

OR

OFF

T he BLOCKING control is what can be thought of as the Òmaster switchÓ for AutoLockª. This control affects the settings you have chosen for blocking programs according to movie ratings or TV ratings, or for blocking programs that have no rating or are unrated.

When the BLOCKING control is

OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is disabled. When the

BLOCKING control is ON, blocking will occur according to the settings you have chosen. Follow these steps to toggle BLOCKING

OFF or ON.

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TURES.






CODE.


ACCESS CODE and the menu will move to the left with BLOCK



button repeatedly until BLOCK

OPTIONS is highlighted.


button to enter the BLOCK

OPTIONS menu. BLOCKING will be highlighted.


LEFT button to toggle BLOCK-

ING ON or OFF.

FEATURES

AutoLock

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

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PICTURE

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FEATURES

INSTALL

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

PICTURE

M-LINK

6

8

3

VOL

2


MUTE

CC

CH

CLOCK


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

9

OK

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

OFF

AV3

ALL

1

2

3

8

4

7

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

AV2

AV3

ALL

1

2

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

ON

1

2

AV3

ALL



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U

NRATED

B

ROADCASTS

I n addition to blocking specific ratings or channels, you may choose to block all programming that is unrated.

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TURES.






CODE.











button once to select BLOCK

UNRATED.

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SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

PICTURE

M-LINK

8

6

9

3

VOL

2


MUTE

CC

CH

CLOCK


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

10

OPEN/CLOSE

OK

3

9

4

7

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

1

2

AV2

AV3

ALL


or CURSOR LEFT button to toggle BLOCK UNRATED ON or

OFF.

10



FEATURES

AutoLock

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

OFF

OFF

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

ON

ON

Channel 12

Blocked by AutoLock

Unrated

Access Code

- - - -

NOTE: If the BLOCK OPTION, BLOCK UNRATED control is turned ON, all unrated programs will display the screen shown to the left. To watch the channel, enter your access code or change the BLOCK UNRAT-

ED option back to OFF.

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B

ROADCASTS

T

HAT

H

AVE

N

O

R

ATING

S ome programming is not encoded with content advisory data by the MPAA (Motion Picture

Association of America) or the television broadcasters (see the explanation on page 18). To block such programming, follow these steps.

BEGIN



button twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.






CODE.

Enter your four-digit ACCESS

CODE and the menu will move to the left with BLOCK CHANNEL highlighted.








button twice to highlight NO RAT-

ING.


or CURSOR LEFT button to toggle NO RATING ON or OFF.

10



FEATURES

AutoLock

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

PICTURE

M-LINK

8

6

9

3

VOL

2


MUTE

CC

CH

CLOCK


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

10

OPEN/CLOSE

OK

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

OFF

OFF

OFF

3

9

4

7

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

AV2

AV3

ALL

1

2

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

ON

ON

ON

Channel 12

Blocked by AutoLock

No rating

Access Code

- - - -

NOTE: If the BLOCKING OPTION, NO RATING control is turned ON, all programs containing NO content advisory data will display the screen shown to the left. To watch the channel, enter your access code or change the NO RATING option back to OFF.

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EVIEWING

Y

OUR

S

ETTINGS

T o remind you which ratings you have blocked and which Block

Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your

AutoLock TM settings. To access this screen follow the steps below.

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ton on your remote control twice.

Your AutoLock TM settings will appear on the screen.

NOTE: If you have blocked specific subratings, such as V for Violence in the TV-PG category, these blocked subratings will not appear in the review. The subratings however, are still blocked according to your selections.

After a few seconds, the settings will leave the screen automatically, or you can press the

STATUS/EXIT button a third time to remove them from the screen.

MOVIE RATING -

-

-

R

NC17

X

TV RATING -

Y7

-

PG

14

MA

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

ON

OFF

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

SWAP

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

S

MART

H

ELP

Remember, the review screen will appear only if

BLOCKING is set to ON. For details, see page 23.

MOVIE RATING

-

-

-

R

NC17

X

TV RATING

-

Y7

-

PG

14

MA

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

ON

OFF

VOL CH

MUTE



PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

1

OK

2

MOVIE RATINGS – Shows all blocked movie ratings that were set within the MOVIE

RATING feature. Some or all may be blocked at one time. NOTE: If a lower rating is blocked, higher ratings also will be blocked automatically (for example, if R is set to be blocked, X also will automatically be blocked).

TV RATINGS – Shows all blocked TV ratings that were set within the feature. Some or all may be blocked at one time. NOTE: If a lower rating is blocked, higher ratings also will be blocked automatically (for example, if TV-14 is set to be blocked, TV-MA also will automatically be blocked). TV ratings also have subratings for Violence (V), Fantasy Violence (FV),

Sexual Situations (S), Coarse Lanuage (L), and Suggestive Language (D). If the main rating is turned OFF but the subrating is turned ON, the program will be blocked; however, the rating will not appear within the AutoLock review menu.

BLOCK UNRATED – Shows ON or OFF, depending on the status of the BLOCK UNRAT-

ED feature.

BLOCK NO RATING – Shows ON or OFF, depending on the status of the BLOCK NO

RATING feature.

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IEWING

B

LOCKED

P

ROGRAMMING

V arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked programming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked.

You may view the blocked programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™ feature by clearing all blocking options or by entering your access code.

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button twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.






CODE.





button twice to highlight CLEAR

ALL.


button twice. The CLEAR ALL option will display the word

CLEARED. All blocked channels and programming are now viewable.



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SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

5

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

6

3

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

8

OK

3

4

7

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE

X X X X

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

AV2

AV3

ALL

1

2

If you tune to a specific channel that has been blocked by BLOCK

CHANNEL or any of the

AutoLock™ RATING options, simply enter your four-digit access code to view the channel.

NOTE: this will unblock ALL channels until the TV is shut OFF.

When powered back ON, all previously blocked channels will be blocked again.

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL CLEARED

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

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OUND

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DJUSTING THE

T

REBLE

, B

ASS

,

AND

B

ALANCE

B esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has individual sound-adjustment controls.

The TREBLE (high frequency),

BASS (low frequency), and Speaker

BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs.

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button once to highlight SOUND.


button and the menu will shift to the left. TREBLE will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Use the CURSOR RIGHT or

CURSOR LEFT button to adjust the TREBLE (high frequency) level of the televisionÕs sound.

After adjusting the TREBLE control, press the CURSOR

DOWN button to select another sound adjustment: BASS or BAL-

ANCE. Press the CURSOR

RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT but-

ton to adjust the selected control.



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SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

PICTURE

M-LINK

5

VOL

2


MUTE

CC

CH

CLOCK

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME PERSONAL

MOVIES

6

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

3

4

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

30

30

S

MART

H

ELP

Remember, when the bar scale is centered, speaker

BALANCE is centered between the

TVÕs left and right side speakers.

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S

OUND

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DJUSTING THE

V

OLUME

U se the Volume Bar control to see the TVÕs volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote control) are pressed.

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Press the VOLUME (+) or (Ð)

button on the remote control to show the VOLUME bar display on the screen.

Press the VOLUME (+) or (Ð)

button to adjust the televisionÕs sound level.

VOLUME 15

S

MART

H

ELP

Try it out. Press the VOL

(+) and (Ð) buttons. The

VOLUME bar will appear near the bottom center of the screen.

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

2

1

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

29

S

OUND

– U

SING THE

AVL (A

UDIO

V

OLUME

L

EVELER

)

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.

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button and the menu will shift to the left. TREBLE will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.


button repeatedly until AVL is highlighted. Then press the CUR-

SOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT

button to toggle AVL ON or OFF.



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

SOUND

MENU

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

PICTURE

M-LINK

3

4

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL OFF

INCR. SURROUND

OR

AVL ON

30

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME PERSONAL

5

MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

30

S

OUND

– U

SING

I

NCREDIBLE

S

URROUND

T he Incredible Surround feature adds greater depth and dimension to both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the control set to INCR. SURROUND

(Incredible Surround), the TVÕs speakers can add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts.

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Press the INCR. SURR. but-

ton on the remote control to turn the Incredible Surround feature

ON.

When the TV signal is being received in Stereo, pressing this button will give you these options:

STEREO or INCR. SURROUND.

When the TV signal is in MONO, the choices displayed will read

SPATIAL or MONO.

SPATIAL

MONO OPTIONS ARE:

INCR. SURR. SPATIAL

OR

INCR. SURR. MONO

Onscreen menu options for Incredible

Surround in MONO mode

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

INCR. SURROUND

STEREO OPTIONS ARE:

INCR. SURR. INCR. SURR.

OR

INCR. SURR. STEREO

Onscreen menu options for Incredible

Surround in STEREO mode

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

NOTE: If the TV signal is being received from a mono source, pressing the INCR. SURR. button will cause either MONO or SPATIAL to appear on the the screen.

SPATIAL Ð widens the sound, simulating a broader, fuller sound.

1

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

NOTE: If the TV signal is being received from a stereo source, pressing the INCR. SURR. button will toggle three choices: STEREO,

INCR. SURROUND.

INCR. SURROUND

Ð widens the sound, simulating a broader, fuller sound.

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SAP

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.

BEGIN



button once to highlight the

SOUND menu.




button repeatedly until the

STEREO control is highlighted.


CURSOR RIGHT button to select STEREO or MONO. When

STEREO has been selected, the television will reproduce any stereo broadcast signal it receives.



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PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

PICTURE

M-LINK

3

5

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

30

SOUND

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

HEADPHONE

STEREO MONO

OR

STEREO STEREO

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC

CH

CLOCK

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME PERSONAL

6

MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

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Remember, if stereo is not present on a selected show and the TV is placed in the STEREO mode, the sound coming from the set will remain monaural.

S

ECOND

A

UDIO

P

ROGRAM

(SAP)

An SAP is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes.

If an 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.

You will have to reselect the SAP feature.

SOUND

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

HEADPHONE

STEREO

SAP NOT AVAILABLE

IF SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAMING

IS BEING BROADCAST:

SAP AVAILABLE

OR

SAP OFF

SOUND

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

HEADPHONE

STEREO

SAP AVAILABLE

IF SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAMING

IS NOT BEING BROADCAST:

SAP NOT AVAILABLE

OR

SAP OFF

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I f you have connected the TVÕs

AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the

AUDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver, set AUDIO OUT to either

VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV. If you select VARIABLE, change the volume at the TV using the TVÕs remote control. If you select

FIXED, adjust the volume at the stereo using the stereoÕs controls.

To select FIXED or VARIABLE, follow these steps.

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button repeatedly until AUDIO

OUT is highlighted.


CURSOR RIGHT button to set the AUDIO OUT to VARIABLE or

FIXED.



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PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

PICTURE

M-LINK

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME PERSONAL

MOVIES

6

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

3

5

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

SOUND

INCR. SURROUND

HEADPHONE

STEREO

SAP

AUDIO OUT FIXED

OR

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SOUND

INCR. SURROUND

HEADPHONE

STEREO

SAP

AUDIO OUT VARIABLE

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W ould you like to hear TV programs through your audio hifi system? The TVÕs Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker ON/OFF control work together to offer you this TV sound option.

BEGIN

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 systemÕs volume to a normal listening level.

Turn the TV and audio sys-

tem ON. You can now adjust the sound level coming from the audio system with the VOLUME (+) or

(Ð) buttons on the TV or remote control.

To hear the TV sound from only the audio system speakers:







button repeatedly until the

SPEAKERS control is highlighted.


or CURSOR LEFT button to turn the televisionÕs speakers ON or OFF. With the SPEAKERS control set to OFF, you should hear the TV sound coming only from the audio system speakers.

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SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

PICTURE

M-LINK

6

VOL

4


MUTE

CC

CH

CLOCK

ITR/REC HOME

VIDEO

HOME

MOVIES

PERSONAL

5

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

5

7

1

ANT 75

Ω

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

AVL

INCR. SURROUND

SOUND

HEADPHONE

STEREO

SAP

AUDIO OUT

SPEAKERS ON

OR

SPEAKERS OFF

8 8

M-Link

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

Y

L

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

JACK PANEL

LOCATED ON THE

REAR OF THE

TELEVISION

AUDIO OUT

(RED/WHITE)

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Remember, the audio system may have to be in

AUX(iliary) mode to play sound from the TV.

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B y adding optional external speakers to the TVÕs sound system, you can create the feeling of reflected sound that surrounds you at a movie theater or concert hall.

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Connect both external speak-

ers to the speaker wire terminals on the TV.

Recommended speakers: 8 ohm,

15 watt minimum. Be sure the (+) and (Ð) speaker wires are connected to the correct R(ight) and L(eft) speaker terminals on the TV.

Place the speakers so that the viewing area is between the TV and the rear surround speakers.

(See overhead view drawing.)

Turn the TV and the

STEREO control ON.

After setup, whenever a stereo signal is received, the audio will be heard in Surround Sound.

ANT 75

Ω

1

BACK OF TV

8

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

Y

L/Mono

Pb

AUDIO

R Pr

ANT 75

Ω

8 8

M-Link

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

L/Mono

Pb

Y

AUDIO

R Pr

S-VIDEO

8

REAR SURROUND SOUND

SPEAKER TERMINALS

M-Link

S-VIDEO

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+ -

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Remember, Surround

Sound will not work with only one speaker connected, nor with a monaural audio source supplied, unless the Incredible

Surround feature is turned ON

(see page 31).

REAR SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS

NOTE: The rear Surround Sound speakers will not be heard at the same volume level as the front TV speakers. The rear speakers are intended to give a background noise effect that requires a lower volume level than the TVÕs front speakers.

2

TV

REAR SPEAKER

PRIMARY VIEWING AREA

REAR SPEAKER

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A

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/V

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I

NPUTS

T he TVÕs audio/video input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has audio/video output jacks.

BEGIN

Connect the VIDEO (yellow)

cable to the VIDEO AV1 jack on the back of the TV. Then con-

nect the AUDIO (red and

white) cables to the AUDIO (left and right) AV1 jacks on the rear of the TV.

Connect the VIDEO (yellow)

cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the VCR. Then

connect the AUDIO (red and

white) cables to the AUDIO (left and right) OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR.

Turn the VCR and the TV

ON.

Press the SOURCE button

on the remote control until the

AV1 source is selected. After

AV1 appears, insert a prerecorded tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button to view the tape on the television. If AV1 did not appear, perform steps 5Ð9.

NOTE: Repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control will toggle the picture source from the current channel, the last viewed channel, then AV1

(or CVI) connection, then the AV2 connection, and then the AV3 connection.

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AV3

AV2

AV1

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

ANT 75

Ω

BACK OF VCR

R L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

ANT/CABLE

OUT

3

BACK OF TV

8 8

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

Y

L

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

M-Link

1

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

VIDEO IN

(YELLOW)

2

SOUND PICTURE

MENU

M-LINK

VCR

(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND

AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

If you are using a nonstereo device, use only the Audio R jack.

NOTE:

the actions described in steps 5Ð9 are not illustrated on this page.

If AV1 did not appear onscreen as one of the choices available to you by pressing the

SOURCE button, press the

M Link button

on the remote control to display the M-Link

ª onscreen menu..


or CURSOR LEFT button to highlight CVI.

Press the CURSOR UP but-

ton to toggle from CVI to AV1.

Press the STATUS/EXIT

button to remove the M-Link ™ menu from the screen.

Press the SOURCE button to tune the AV1 source. You are now ready to view the VCR tape on the TV.

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VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

AV3

NOTE: For more convenient direct playback connections, you can use your TV’s side video input panel, located on the right and angled toward the front for easy access. The audio/video jacks in this panel allow for quick connections that are especially handy for playing back camcorder (composite video or S-VHS) tape recordings. Press the remote control’s

SOURCE button to select the AV3 mode. Then use the side jack panel inputs for playback on the TV.

AUDIO

L R

SIDE VIDEO

JACK PANEL INPUTS

VIDEO S-VIDEO

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S-V

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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.

BEGIN

Connect the S-VIDEO

CABLE to the S-VIDEO input jack on the rear of the television.

Then connect the AUDIO (red

and white) cables to the AUDIO

AV2 jacks on the rear of the TV.

Connect the S-VIDEO

CABLE to the S-VIDEO output jack on the accessory device.

Then connect the red and white

AUDIO cables to the AUDIO

(left and right) output jacks on the rear of the accessory device.

Turn the accessory device

ON.

Press the AV button on the remote control to tune the AV2 channel. You are now ready to view the tape or disc on the TV.

NOTE: Repeatedly pressing the

SOURCE button on the remote will toggle the picture source from the current channel, the last viewed channel, then the AV1 (or CVI) connection, the AV2 connection, and the

AV3 connection.

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4

AV3

AV2

AV1

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

ANT 75‰

3

BACK OF TV

8 8

M-Link

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

Y

L

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

1

S-VIDEO CABLE

(NOT SUPPLIED)

2

L R

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

ANT/CABLE

OUT

BACK OF ACCESSORY

DBS, DVD, Video Game, etc.

(EQUIPPED WITH S-VIDEO AND

AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

NOTE: If you are using a nonstereo device, use only the Audio R jack.

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

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The S-VIDEO and

VIDEO AV2 in(puts) are in parallel. The S-VIDEO input is dominant when in use. If separate video signals are connected to the

S-VIDEO and VIDEO AV2 in(puts), the signal from the

VIDEO AV2 in(put) will not be usable.

If you have added AV2 in(puts) to the TVÕs channel memory, just press the CHANNEL (+) or (Ð) button until the AV2 in(puts)

(channel) mode is selected.

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C omponent Video inputs provide for the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD players. The color difference signals

(Pb, Pr) and the luminance (Y) signal are connected and received separately, which allows for improved color bandwidth information (not possible when using composite video or S-Video connections).

BEGIN

Connect the Component (Y,

Pb, Pr) Video OUT jacks from the DVD player (or similar device) to the (Y, Pb, Pr) in(put) jacks on the TV.

Connect the red and white

AUDIO CABLES to the Audio

(left and right) output jacks on the rear of the accessory device to the

Audio (L and R) AV1 in(put) jacks on the TV.

Turn the TV and the DVD

(or digital accessory device)

ON.

Press the SOURCE button on the remote control until the CVI source is selected. After CVI appears, insert a disc into the

DVD (or other digital accessory device) and press the PLAY button to view the disc on the television. If CVI did not appear, perform steps 5Ð9.

NOTE:

The actions described in steps 5Ð9 are not illustrated on this page.

If CVI did not appear onscreen as one of the choices available to you by pressing the

SOURCE button, press the M

Link button

on the remote control to display the M-Link ª onscreen menu.


or CURSOR LEFT button to highlight AV1.

Press the CURSOR UP but-

ton to toggle from AV1 to CVI.


ton to remove the M-Link ™ menu from the screen.

Press the SOURCE button to tune to the CVI source. You are now ready to view the disc on the

TV.

NOTE: Repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button on the remote will toggle the picture source from the current channel, the last viewed channel, then the CVI (or AV1) connection, the

AV2 connection, and the AV3 connection. Use

CVI for Component Video Connections.

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4

AV3

AV2

CVI

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

ANT 75‰

BACK OF TV

8 8

M-Link

+ R – – L +

1

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

Y

L

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

2

COMP

VIDEO

(YELLOW)

Y

COMP VIDEO

(BLUE)

COMP VIDEO

Pb

S-VIDEO

OUT

Pr

VIDEO AUDIO

OUT

COMP

VIDEO

(BLUE)

OUT

R

L

1

AUDIO IN

(RED/WHITE)

2

3

BACK OF DIGITAL

ACCESSORY

DBS, DVD, Video Game, etc.

(EQUIPPED WITH COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTPUTS AND AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

NOTE: Optional video/audio cables (with standard RCA plug connectors) are available to complete your component video input jack connections. Contact your dealer or our Parts

Information Center (1-800-851-8885) to order any optional accessories.

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The description for the component video connectors may differ depending on the DVD player or accessory digital source equipment used (for example, Y,

Pb, Pr; Y, BÐY, RÐY; Y, Cr, Cb).

Although abbreviations and terms may vary, the letters b and r stand for the blue and red color component signal connectors, and Y indicates the luminance signal. Refer to your DVD or digital accessory ownerÕs manual for definitions and connection details.

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W 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. The Movies,

Sports, Weak Signal, and

Multmedia AutoPicture™ controls have been preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV’s brightness, color, picture, sharpness, tint, and color temperature levels. The Personal AutoPicture™ settings are the ones that you made through the PICTURE options within the onscreen menu.

BEGIN

Press the PICTURE button

on the remote control. The current

AutoPicture

TM setting will appear in the middle of the screen.

Press the PICTURE button

repeatedly to select either PER-

SONAL, MOVIES, SPORTS,

WEAK SIGNAL, or MULTI

MEDIA picture settings.

NOTE: The PERSONAL setting and the PICTURE options within the onscreen menu are the same.

This is the only option in

AutoPicture TM that can be changed.

To adjust these settings, use the

PICTURE options within the onscreen menu. All other settings are set up at the factory during production and cannot be adjusted.

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

PERSONAL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

OK

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41

81

46

1

2

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

MOVIES

SPORTS

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

SPORTS

40

31

20

16

WEAK SIGNAL

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

62

31

62

16

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

MULTI MEDIA

37

35

15

15

40

31

20

26

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A

utoSound™ allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls

(Voice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular program you are watching. Follow these steps to select any of the options.

BEGIN

Press the SOUND button on the remote control. The current

AutoSound TM setting will appear in the middle of the screen.

Press the SOUND button

repeatedly to toggle among the four settings: PERSONAL,

VOICE, MUSIC, or THEATRE.

Remember, only the PERSONAL control can be changed by the viewer. This changes the settings in the main onscreen menuÕs

SOUND controls.

2

1

TREBLE

BASS

PERSONAL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

49

49

TREBLE

BASS

TREBLE

BASS

VOICE

MUSIC

SOUND PICTURE

TREBLE

BASS

THEATRE

MENU

M-LINK

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69

60

72

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Remember, AutoSound TM works only with the programs coming through the

ANTENNA/CABLE (ANT A or B) input on the rear of the TV (RF audio). It will not control the sound levels for the external connections.

VOL CH

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VIDEO MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

AutoSound™ Options

PERSONAL

Ð presents the TVÕs sound according to the settings you make within the sound menu.

VOICE

Ð brings voices to the forefront and emphasizes them. Moves music to the background.

MUSIC

Ð emphasizes music over voices.

THEATRE

Ð provides a balance between voices and music.

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A 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.

BEGIN

Press the CHANNEL(+) or (Ð)

button (or the numbered buttons) to select a channel to add to the

SURF list.

Press the SURF button on the remote control. The onscreen display may read, ÒSURF LIST

EMPTY.Ó The number of the current channel will be shown with

ÒADD?Ó to the right.

While the SURF list message or the SURF channel list appears on the screen, press the CURSOR

RIGHT button to add the present channel to the SURF list.

If you want to delete the present channel from the SURF list, press

the CURSOR RIGHT button

again.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to add more channels (up to 10) to the

SURF list.

SURF

12

SURF LIST EMPTY

ADD?

POWER

SLEEP

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

2

SWAP SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

3

1

4

SURF

12

SURF

12

24

SURF

12

24

SURF

12

24

32

SURF

12

24

32

A/CH B

UTTON

Your remote also has an A/CH

(Alternate Channel) button.

Pressing this button will toggle between the current and one previous channel.

SLEEP

ON/OFF

PIP

POSITION

1

POWER

FREEZE TV/VCR

A/CH

INCR. SURR.

SURF SWAP SOURCE

5

22

DELETE?

ADD?

DELETE?

ADD?

DELETE?

NOTE: Along with regularly programmed channels, the external video source connections can be added to the

SURF list. This means that the AV1,

AV2, and AV3 channels can be added to your SURF list. Just tune to their channel and use the same procedure described on this page.

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P icture-In-Picture (PIP) is the showing of two pictures on the

TV screen at the same time (one main screen and and one, small, picture, or PIP).

Please note that a VCR or other accessory device is required to supply the PIP signal.

The following steps describe the basic hookups that are necessary to use PIP.

BEGIN

First, use an optional signal

splitter and connect the original cable or antenna TV signal to both the CABLE/ANT IN on the VCR and the ANT 75

Ω

(ohm) input jack on the back of the television.

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack

on the VCR to the VIDEO (yellow)

AV1 in(put) jack on the TV.

Connect the AUDIO OUT

(right and left) jacks from the

VCR to the AUDIO (red and white)

AV1 in(put) (right and left) jacks on the television.

NOTE: In order to get a picture in the PIP window, you must select a source by pressing the PIP

SOURCE button on your remote control and toggling among the sources (see page 43, “Selecting the

Signal Source”). To view the signal supplied by your VCR (or another accessory device, such as a DVD), be sure that you select the external

AV source to which you have connected the device

MAIN SCREEN PICTURE PIP PICTURE

CABLE TV SIGNAL or

ANTENNA TV SIGNAL

1

ROUND CABLE

(75 OHM)

OPTIONAL

TWO–WAY

SIGNAL SPLITER with RF coaxial connecting cables

1

ANT 75

Ω

VIDEO CABLE

(YELLOW)

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

IN

ROUND CABLE

(75 OHM)

OUT

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

IN

1

OUT

IN

M-Link

ANT 75 Ω

VIDEO

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

Monitor out AV1 in AV2 in

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

8 8

2

M-Link

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

Y

L

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

3

BACK OF TV

AUDIO CABLES

(RED & WHITE)

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For other possible PIP connections see the “More

Connections” section on pages 46-

47.

If you need any accessories or parts to complete the described PIP connections, contact your dealer, or call our Parts Information Center at:

1-800-851-8885

NOTE: Other signal sources (such as a satellite dish system, an additional external antenna, an additional VCR, or a video game) also can be connected and displayed on the TVÕs PIP screen window.

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VCR

PIP – S

ELECTING THE

S

IGNAL

S

OURCE

T he picture for the PIP window can come through either the

ANT/CABLE or any of the external audio/video connections on the back of the TV. PIP SOURCE simply tells the TV which one of these sources it is to show in the

PIP window.

BEGIN

Turn the TV and VCR (or other device hooked to the external A/V connections) ON.

Press the PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window should appear in the upper righthand portion of the screen.

Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to toggle among the different external connections.

The PIP SOURCE may come from the following:

AV1, AV2, AV3, S-VIDEO Ð for picture signal coming from the external audio/video jacks on the

TV. (You must have an external device hooked up at one of these locations in order for PIP to work.)

ANTENNA/CABLE Ð for a picture signal coming from the

ANT/CABLE input on the back of the TV.

MAIN SCREEN PICTURE PIP PICTURE

24

2

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

AV 3

1

3

AV 2

AV 1

NOTE: The PIP source picture can come from the

ANT/CABLE input, the AUDIO/VIDEO AV1, the

AUDIO/VIDEO AV2, the AUDIO/VIDEO AV3, or the S-VIDEO input jacks located at the rear and side of the TV.

VCR

(OR SIMILAR DEVICE)

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

PROGRAM LIST

OK

OPEN/CLOSE

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PIP – R

EMOTE

C

ONTROL

B

UTTONS

B y using the PIP buttons on the remote control, you can change the size of the PIP window and move and swap the PIP picture with the main screen.

The PIP picture also can be frozen within the PIP window.

BEGIN

Press the PIP ON/OFF but-

ton to show the PIP window.

PIP appears in one of the four corners of the screen. Press the

PIP ON/OFF button again to reduce the window size. Press the PIP ON/OFF button a third time to remove the PIP window from the main screen.

Press the POSITION button

on the remote control to move the PIP picture to any of the four corners.

Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to stop the action within the PIP window.

Press the FREEZE button

again to resume the normal viewing action.

Press the SWAP button to swap the main screen picture with the PIP picture. Pressing the SWAP button again will return the main picture to the screen.

1. PIP ON/OFF

2. PIP POSITION

1

2

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION FREEZE

SWAP SOURCE

3. PIP FREEZE

3

SOUND

MENU

PICTURE

M-LINK

4

4. PIP SWAP

VOL CH

MUTE



VIDEO MOVIES

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PIP – A

DJUSTING THE

C

OLOR AND

T

INT

T he Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

COLOR and TINT controls are used to make fine-tune adjustments to the picture settings for PIP

(when shown on the TV screen).

BEGIN



button twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.




button twice to highlight PIP.


button again to shift the display to the COLOR adjustment bar.


the CURSOR LEFT button to adjust the COLOR bar to the desired level.


button to highlight the TINT adjusmtent bar.


the CURSOR LEFT button to adjust the TINT bar to the desired level.



1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

POWER

TV/VCR

A/CH

ON/OFF

INCR. SURR.

SURF

PIP

POSITION

SWAP

FREEZE

SOURCE

SOUND

MENU

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

PICTURE

M-LINK

7

4

VOL

2


MUTE

CC CLOCK

CH


PROGRAM LIST

VIDEO MOVIES

9

OPEN/CLOSE

OK

3

5

6

8

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

PIP

COLOR

TINT

FEATURES

PIP

COLOR

TINT

S

MART

H

ELP

Remember, although there is a separate TINT control for PIP, the adjustment levels for this control depend on the

TVÕs main picture. For example, if you are viewing a classic movie in black and white, PIP also will be seen in black and white (even though the PIP picture source is in color).

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

COLOR

TINT

35

35

35

35

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Cable Box and VCR Connections

T his page shows how to hook

PIP up with a cable box and a

VCR.

BEGIN

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 television.

Connect the CABLE OUT on the Converter to the ANTENNA IN on the VCR.

Connect the VIDEO OUT

jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

Also connect the AUDIO OUT

(right and left) jacks from the

VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the television.

PIP – M

ORE

C

ONNECTIONS

REAR OF TV

ANT 75

Ω

8

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

AV1 in AV2 in

VIDEO

Monitor out

Y

L

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

8

3

M-Link

S-VIDEO

VIDEO CABLE

(YELLOW)

AUDIO CABLES

(RED AND WHITE)

1

SIGNAL

SPLITTER

Contact the Parts

Information Center at 1-800-851-8885 to order any optional accessories.

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

IN

OUT OUT

VIDEO R AUDIO

L

IN

IN

CABLE OUT

2

CABLE IN

VCR

CABLE TV CONVERTER

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PIP – M

ORE

C

ONNECTIONS

(

CONT

’

D

)

VCR and DVD Connections

T he steps for hooking up a VCR

(video cassette recorder), DVD

(digital video disc player), or similar device to work with PIP are shown here.

BEGIN

First, connect the original

cable TV signal or antenna signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back of the VCR.

Connect the ANTENNA OUT

jack on the rear of the VCR to the

ANT(enna) jack on the back of the

TV.

Connect the yellow video

cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the AV1 in(put)

VIDEO jack on the TV. Then con-

nect the red and white audio

cables from the AUDIO OUT jacks

(L and R) on the VCR to the AV1 in(put) AUDIO jacks on the rear of the TV.

Connect the yellow video

cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD or similar device to the

AV2 in(put) VIDEO jack on the

TV. Then connect the red and

white audio cables from the

AUDIO OUT jacks (L and R) on the DVD or similar device to the

AV2 in(put) AUDIO jacks (L and

R) on the back of the TV.

NOTE: Remember that when you are selecting the PIP SOURCE, the

VCR will appear on the AV1 channel and the DVD or similar device will appear on the AV2 channel.

2

1

ANT 75

Ω

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

IN

VIDEO

CABLE

(YELLOW)

OUT

8 8

M-Link

3

+ R – – L +

SURROUND SOUND

VIDEO

Monitor out AV1 in AV2 in

Y

L

AUDIO

R

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

IN

VCR

OUT

IN

BACK OF TV

75-OHM COAXIAL CABLE

AUDIO CABLES

(RED AND WHITE)

AUDIO CABLES

(RED AND WHITE)

4

AC-3(ANALOG OFF)

PCM(ANALOG ON)

AUDIO SELECTION

1

PCM/

AC-3 DIGITAL

2

AUDIO OUT

R

ANALOG

L

DVD (OR SIMILAR DEVICE)

VIDEO

CABLE

(YELLOW)

VIDEO

S

VIDEO OUT

OR

OUTSIDE UHF/VHF

ANTENNA OR

CABLE TV SIGNAL

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P lease make these simple checks before calling for service.

Because charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty, these tips can save you time and money.

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, compact disc interactive [CDI], or

TV information channel) that shows a constant nonmoving pattern on the TV screen can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source, the pattern of the nonmoving portion of the game (or other source) can leave a permanent image on the picture tube. When youÕre not using the video source, turn it OFF. Also, regularly alternate the use of such video sources with normal TV viewing.

No Power

No Picture

• 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.

• Check antenna connections. Are they properly secured to the TV's ANT 75

Ω plug?

• Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner setting.

• Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available channels.

• Press the AV button on the remote to make sure the correct signal source is selected

(AV 1 [or CVI], AV 2, AV 3, or S-VIDEO).

No Sound

• Check the VOLUME buttons.

• Check the MUTE button on the remote control.

• Check the SPEAKER onscreen control. If it is in the OFF position, sound at the set will be eliminated.

• If you’re attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check the audio jack connections.

• (If applicable) Check the audio receiver for the correct operating mode.

Remote Does Not

Work

• Check the batteries. If necessary, replace them with AA Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or

Alkaline batteries.

• Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window on the TV.

• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again.

• Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used.

• Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch.

TV Displays Wrong

Channel or No

Channels Above 13

• Repeat channel selection.

• Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL EDIT control) into the TV’s memory.

• Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE option and run the Auto

Program feature to find all available channels.

Cleaning and Care

¥ To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

¥ When you are cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface

(avoid wearing jewelry or using anything abrasive). Wipe the front screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.

¥ Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of cool, clear water. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.

¥ Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring of the cabinet finish.

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G

LOSSARY OF

T

ELEVISION

T

ERMS

Alternate Channel ¥ The feature that allows you to toggle between the last two channels viewed by pressing the A/CH button on the remote control.

Auto Programming ¥ The feature that, when activated, scans for all available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active broadcast stations in the TVÕs memory.

Channel Edit ¥ The feature that allows you to add or delete channels from the list of channels stored in the TVÕs memory.

Channel Edit makes it easy to limit or expand the number of channels that are available to you when you press the Channel

(+) or (Ð) buttons on your remote control.

Closed Captioning ¥ The broadcast standard feature that allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, Closed

Captioning uses onscreen Òtext boxesÓ to show dialogue and conversations while a TV program is in progress.

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 input found on the television or VCR.

Direct Audio/Video Inputs ¥ Connectors, located on the rear of the TV, used for the input of audio and video signals. These inputs are designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) in order to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound-connection options.

Identify ¥ The method by which a TV remote control searches and finds an operating code for another product (such as a VCR or a cable converter). After the code has been Òidentified,Ó the

TV remote control can operate and send commands to the other product.

Incredible Stereo (or Surround) ¥ False acoustic management of the audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of the wall of sound that surrounds the listener and heightens overall viewing pleasure.

Menu ¥ An onscreen listing of feature controls that are available for you to adjust.

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) ¥ The broadcast standard that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture.

Onscreen Displays (OSD) ¥ The wording or messages generated by the television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature controls (color adjustment or programming, for example).

Picture-in-Picture ¥ The showing of two pictures on the TV screen at the same time (one main screen picture and one small picture, or PIP).

Programming ¥ The process of adding or deleting channel numbers into the televisionÕs memory circuits. Through programming, the TV ÒremembersÓ only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers.

Remote Control Sensor Window ¥ The window or opening found on the television control panel and through which infrared remote control command signals are received.

Second Audio Program (SAP) ¥ An additional audio channel provided for within the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) broadcast standard. The most frequently proposed use for SAP is the simultaneous bilingual broadcast of TV material.

Status/Exit Button ¥ The remote-control function that allows you to quickly confirm what channel number is being viewed.

Status/Exit also can be used to clear the television of onscreen

displays or information (rather than waiting for the displays to

Òtime out,Ó or automatically disappear from the screen).

Twin-lead Wire ¥ The more commonly used name for the twostrand, 300-ohm antenna wire used with many indoor and outdoor antenna systems. In many cases, this type of antenna wire requires an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to the 75-ohm input terminals designed into the more recent TVs and VCRs.

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NDEX

Accessories/Optional Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 46, *Q/U-1

Alternate Channel Button (A/CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Antenna Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-1

Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Audio Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Audio/Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

AutoChron™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-4

AutoLock™

Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Blocking Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Block No Rating Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Block ON/OFF Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Block Unrated Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Review AutoLock™ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Understanding AutoLock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Viewing Blocked Programming/Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

AutoPicture™ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Auto Program Channels Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-3

AutoSound™ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Balance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Bass Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Blue Mute Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cable Box Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-1

Cable TV Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Q/U-1

Channel Edit Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-4

Channel Name Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-4

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Component Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

DVD (or similar device) Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–38, 47

Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

External Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Format (Screen) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

ImageMax™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Incredible Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-3

M-Link-specific Remote Control Buttons

(MLink, ITR/REC, Home Video, Home Movies,

Personal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-2

Picture Adjustment Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 46–47

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Source Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Tint Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Registration/Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Remote Control

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-2

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-2

S-Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–37

Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 48

SAP (Second Audio Program) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Start Time

Activate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Stereo/Mono Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Stop Time Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Surf Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Surround Sound (Connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Timer Display Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Treble Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-3

TV Keypad (Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Q/U-2

TV Speaker Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

VCR Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 46–47

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

* Refer to the Quick Use and Installation Guide for information.

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•

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1-800-242-9225

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•

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★

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★

Wash/Balt

NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service

Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No Charge Service.

For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.

NOTA: Si vous résidez dans une des régions desservies par une succursale de service après vente du fabricant Philips

(voir liste ci-dessous), vous pourrez contacter la branche de service après vente la plus près de chez vous pour obtenir un service après vente rapide et efficace. Si le produit est sous garantie, il suffira de présenter une preuve d`achat pour bénéficier d'un service sans frais. Pour les produits non couverts par la garantie, contactez le centre le plus près de chez vous.

NOTA: Si Ud. reside en una de nuestras zonas para sucursales Philips de servicio al de fábrica (ver directorio más abajo), Ud. puede comunicarse con la sucursal de servicio más cercana para obtener una reparación oportuna y eficaz de su producto. Si su producto está todavía bajo garantía,

Ud. debe presentar comprobante de compra para no ocasionar ningunos cargos por servicio. Para servicio después del vencimiento de la garantía, llame al lugar más cercano de los abajo indicados.

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How you can obtain efficient and expedient carry-in, mail-in, or in-home service for your product

Please contact Philips at

1-800-661-6162 (French speaking)

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Au Canada

Comment obtenir le service après-vente pour les produits apportés ou envoyés par la poste à notre centre de service ou le service à domicile

Veuillez contacter philips á:

1-800-661-6162 (Francophone)

En el Canadá

Cómo recibir servicio efficiente para su producto, en persona, por correo o a domicillo

Favor de comunicarse con Philips al:

1-800-661-6162 (francófono)

1-800-363-7278

1-800-363-7278 (anglófono)

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COMMENT OBTENIR NOTRE SERVICE APRÈS VENTE RAPIDE ET EFFICACE SOIT PAR COURRIER, À DOMICILE, OU EN SE PRÉSENTANT À UN CENTRE DE SERVICE PHILIPS. PLUS DE 600 CENTRES

DE RÉCEPTION DE PRODUITS À RÉPARER À TRAVERS LE PAYS: CONTACTER LE CENTRE DE SERVICE AUX CONSOMMATEURS LE PLUS PROCHE POUR SAVOIR L’EMPLACEMENT DE CES DÉPÔTS

DANS UN RAYON DE 50 À 75 MILES (80 KM À 120 KM) DU CENTRE DE SERVICE LOCAL.

CÓMO OBTENER UN SERVICIO OPORTUNO Y EFICIENTE POR CORREO, EN CASA O EN PERSONA PARA SU PRODUCTO A TRAVÉS DE UN CENTRO PHILIPS DE SERVICIO. MAS DE 600 SITIOS POR

TODO EL PAIS PARA LA RECEPCION DE PRODUCTOS NECESITADOS DE REPARACIONES: COMUNICARSE CON EL CENTRO DE SERVICIO DE FABRICA MAS CERCANO PARA ESTOS LUGARES DENTRO

DE UN RADIO DE 80 A 120 KM (50 A 75 MILLAS) DEL CENTRO DE SERVICIO LOCAL.

GEORGIA

Philips Factory Service of Georgia

200 N. Cobb Pkwy., Suite 120

Marietta, GA 30062

(770) 795-0085

FLORIDA

Philips Factory Service of Florida

1911 US Highway 301 North

Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 621-8181

WESTERN U.S.A.

Philips Factory Service Western

Region

681 East Brokaw Rd.

San Jose, CA 95112

(408) 436-8566

TEXAS

Philips Factory Service of Texas

1110 N. Post Oak Rd., Suite 100

Houston, TX 77055

(713) 682-3990

CENTRAL U.S.A.

Philips Factory Service Central

US

950 Keynote Circle

Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131

(216) 741-3334

MICHIGAN

Philips Factory Service of

Michigan

25173 Dequindre

Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 544-2110

MAC2929 12/99

DALLAS AREA

Philips Factory Service of Dallas

415 N. Main Street, #107

Euless, TX 76040

(713) 682-3990

LLINOIS

Philips Factory Service of Illinois

1279 W. Hamilton Pkwy.

Itasca, IL 60143

(630) 775-0990

TENNESSEE

Philips Factory Service of East

Tennessee

6700 D Papermill Rd.

Knoxville, TN 37919

(423) 584-6614

MID-ATLANTIC

Philips Factory Service Mid-

Atlantic

352 Dunks Ferry Rd.

Bensalem, PA 19020

(215) 638-7500

EL4482-3 Rev. BB 3135 015 07541

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?

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.

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.

Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days

thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced free, and labor is free.

From 90 days to one year from the day of purchase, all parts will be repaired or replaced free, but you pay for all labor charges. From one to two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts except the picture tube, and for all labor charges.

After two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.

All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty period. When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of

Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.

(Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service.

Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,

PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Contact a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center to arrange repair.

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French speaking)

1-800-363-7278 (English speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL # ________________________________________________

SERIAL # ________________________________________________

Printed in U.S.A.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips Consumer Electronics Company, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800

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Philips 36PT41B TV

Color Television

Instructions for use

This television contains;

Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.

Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a

PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

Warranty

Verification

Registering your product within

10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your

PHILIPS warranty.

Owner

Confirmation

Your completed Warranty

Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss.

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the “family!”

Model

Registration

Returning your Warranty

Registration Card right away guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model.

Hurry!

Dear PHILIPS product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network.

And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction.

All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product.

Sincerely,

Robert Minkhorst

President and Chief Executive Officer

Know these

safety

symbols

Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philipsusa.com

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different television models. Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television system. This is normal and does not require that you contact your dealer or request service.

Use the simple Quick Use and Installation

Guide (supplied with your TV information packet) for details on:

• Cable/Antenna

Hookups

• Automatic Channel

Programming

• Channel Editing

• Setting the TV’s Clock Automatically

(AutoChron™)

• Basic Operation of the TV and Remote

Control

• Selection of the Onscreen Menu Language

Use the simple M-Link Instructions for Use

(supplied with your TV information packet) for details on:

• Operating Accessory

Devices (VCR, DVD, Cable

Box, and Others)

• Automatic Programming Via the TV Remote Control

• Setting Up Personal

Commands

• Inputing Commands from the Remote

Controls of Your Accessory Devices

Your new television and its packing contain materials that can be recycled and reused.

Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts that need to be properly disposed.

Your product also uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted, but should be handed in and disposed of as small chemical waste.

When you replace your existing equipment, please find out about the local regulations regarding disposal of your old television, batteries, and packing materials.

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TV RATING

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NOTE: The accessory device

Cable Box and VCR Connections

VCR and DVD Connections

No Power

No Picture

No Sound

Remote Does Not