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Getting Started
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Warning/Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Cable Television Connection . . . . . . .1
Basic Antenna Television Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Setting your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Using the On-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Basic VCR/Accessory Device Connection . . . . . . . .1
Setting the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Basic Television Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Automatically Program Channels . . . . . . . .4
Basic Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Add and Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT
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 set.
This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or requesting service.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
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ONVERTER
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our Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm) cable, or a
Converter Box installation.
In either case the connection to the TV is very easy.
Just put the threaded end of the cable signal to the
TV's antenna plug and screw it down finger tight.
If your Cable TV signal
is a single round cable (75 ohm) then you're ready to connect to the TV.
If you have a Cable
Converter Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal to the Cable Signal IN(put) plug on the Converter.
Cable TV Company
Connect the Cable TV cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the TV.
If you have a Cable Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug from the
Converter to the 75
Ω plug on the TV.
Cable TV Signal Input
75 V
2
75 V
Monitor out
VIDEO
AV1 in
AUDIO S-VIDEO
OR
NOTE: The connecting cable for the Converter is supplied from the Cable TV Company.
IN
OUT
Back of TV
Cable TV Converter
Box Connection
Round Cable
75
Ω
Ohm
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Remember:
Set the TV for the type signal you've just connected (see the “Tuner Mode” section on page 3 of this Set-Up Guide.)
To select only the channel numbers on your Cable system see “Auto Program"
(page 4). 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.)
A
NTENNA
C
OMBINATION
UHF/VHF
A
combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since there is only one 75
Ω
(ohm) antenna plug on the back of your TV - and that’s where the antenna goes.
Combination VHF/UHF
Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
If your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to connect it to the TV.
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.
1
Twin Lead
Wire
Round Cable
75
Ω
300 to 75
Ω
Adapter
75 V
OR
Push the round end of the adapter (or antenna) onto the
75
Ω plug on the rear of the TV.
If the round end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down finger tight.
2
Back of TV
75 V
Monitor out
VIDEO
AV1 in
L/
Mono
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF antennas you will need an optional combiner to connect to the TV.
U/V
Combiner
Monitor out
VIDEO
AUDIO Mono
AV1 in
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
75-300 Ohm Adapter
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Remember, be sure to set the TV for the type signal you've connected
(see the “Tuner
Mode” section on page 3 of this Set-
Up Guide.)
To set the TV to select only the channel numbers in your area see how to
“Program" or "Add" channels in memory on page 4 (Auto
Program section).
To order any optional accessory contact your dealer or call the toll-free accessory ordering number
(1-800-851-8885).
TV
TO
VCR
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ONNECTION
he basic Antenna, or
T
Cable TV, to VCR to
TV connection is shown to the right. For more information on other hookups
(possible when Cable
Converter/Descrambler boxes are included) refer to your accessory VCR and
Cable Converter Owner's
Manual for details.
Connect your
Antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN FROM ANT(enna) plug on the VCR.
Outdoor
VHF/UHF
Antenna
Connect the OUT TO
TV plug on the VCR to the
75
Ω plug on the TV (connecting cable supplied with the
VCR.)
300 to 75
Ω
Ohm Adapter
1
Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your
VCR for other possible connections and TV/VCR operating details.
Round Cable
75
Ω
Supplied with VCR
2
OR
75 V
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
Cable TV signal
Back of TV
75 V
Monitor out
VIDEO
Mono
AUDIO
AV1 in
S-VIDEO
VCR
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ONTROL
O
PERATION
Press the Power but-
ton to turn the TV ON.
Press the Volume + or –
buttons to increase or decrease the TV sound. Press both at the same time to display the TV’s on-screen menu
Press the CH ▼ or ▲ buttons to select TV channels.
These buttons can also be used to make adjustments or selections within the on-screen menu.
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Remote Sensor Window
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You can press any button on the front of the TV to turn the TV ON.
The tuned channel number will always briefly appear when the TV is first turned
ON (and with channel changes).
MENU
– VOLUME + CHANNEL
POWER
MENU
– VOLUME + CHANNEL
POWER
R
EMOTE - B
ATTERIES
/O
PERATION
T o load the supplied batteries into the remote:
1. Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the remote.
Battery
Compartment
Lid
2. Place the batteries (2- AA) in the
remote. Be sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries line up correctly (inside of case is marked).
3. Reattach the battery lid.
Slide the TV/VCR/ACC Switch on the remote control to the TV posi-
tion, then point the remote at the remote sensor window when operating the TV with the remote control.
TV/VCR/ACC M
ODE
S
WITCH
The remote's TV/VCR/ACC
Switch controls how buttons on the remote are used.
For example:
With the switch in the "TV"
position: the Menu, CURSOR ©
,
©© , §§ and
■ buttons are used to select and adjust on-screen TV features.
With the switch in the
"ACC" position: the Power, Channel
Number, and Channel
Up (+) /Down (–) buttons on the remote work with
Cable TV Converters.
With the switch in the
"VCR" position: the Menu, CURSOR ©
,
©© , §§ and ■ buttons on the remote work Stop,
Play, Fast Forward, and other VCR features.
Note: For more details on how the TV remote works with VCRs and Cable
Converters, see the other owner's manual supplied with your TV.
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Just a couple of reminders about the
STATUS/EXIT button; you can press the STATUS/EXIT button (on the remote) to see what channel the TV is ON, what sound mode (stereo or mono) is present or to remove the on-screen menu from the TV’s screen at any time.
Sleep Button
Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself OFF. Also can be used as an Enter button when sending channel commands to remote controlled cable converters or VCRs.
Status/Exit Button
Press to see the current channel number on the
TV screen. Also press to clear the TV screen after control adjustments.
A/CH-Record Button
Press to toggle between the currently viewed channel and the previously viewed channel.
When in the VCR mode, press to start the recording of a video tape.
TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch
Slide to TV position to control TV functions;
VCR to control VCR functions; and ACC for
Cable Converter, DBS, DVD, etc. functions.
SmartSound™ Button
Press to select from a list of SmartSound controls. (Factory preset sound control levels set for different types of listening, based on the type of programming being used.)
Menu Button
Press for the onscreen menu to appear.
Pressing the menu button after menu selections are made will eliminate the menu from the display.
Cursor Buttons
Use these buttons to select and adjust the
TV's onscreen menu. Also used with a VCR for PLAY, FAST FORWARD, REWIND, and
STOP.
Volume (+), (–) Buttons
Press to adjust the TV sound level.
Mute Button
Press to turn the sound OFF on the TV. Press again to return the sound to its previous level.
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POWER
SLEEP
A/CH
STA
TUS/EXIT
RECIRD
TV
VCR
ACC
CC
CLOCK
TV/VCR
SMAR
T
SOUND
MENU
SMAR
T
PICTURE
SURF
MUTE
CH
VOL
POWER
SLEEP
A/CH STATUS/EXIT CC
TV RECORD
VCR 1
ACC
4
7
SMART
2
5
8
0
SOUND
MENU
CLOCK
PICTURE
SURF
TV/VCR
3
6
9
VOL
MUTE
CH
4
2 3
Power Button
Press to turn the TV (or select VCR/
Cable Converter) ON and OFF.
CC Button
Press to select Closed Caption options within the menu. (Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for details.)
Clock-TV/VCR Button
When used in the TV mode, the
CLOCK-TV/VCR button will access the
Clock menu options.
Press while in the VCR mode (VCR indicator on the front of the unit will light) to view the playback of a tape.
Press again to place in the TV position
(VCR indicator light will go off) to view one program while recording another program.
Number Buttons
Press the number buttons to select TV channels. When selecting single digit channels, press the number of the desired channel. The TV will pause for a few seconds then tune to the selected channel. (Note: you can press "0", then the number also.) For channels "100" and above, first press "1" then the next two numbers of the desired channel.
SmartPicture™ Button
Press to select from a list of
SmartPicture controls. (Factory preset picture control levels set for different types of viewing sources and programs.)
Surf Button
Press to select previously viewed channels. You can place up to 8 channels in memory. Then by pressing the SURF button you can quickly view the select channels. See the “Surf" section (in your other owner's manual) to see how to select a series of channels using the Surf button.
When in the VCR mode, pressing this button will pause the playback of a video tape.
Channel (+), (–) Buttons
Press to change the tuned channel.
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ENU
F eatures for your television can be adjusted from within a MENU shown on the
TV’s screen. A MENU is nothing more than an onscreen list of features. Some of the features have submenus but each MENU item can be adjusted or activated
(deactivated) by viewing the screen and simply pressing the proper button.
1
3
VOL
MUTE
2
MENU
SOUND
SMART
ACC
4
VCR
SLEEP
TV
RECORD
A/CH
STATUS/E
XIT
CC
TV/VCR
CLOCK
POWER
2
SURF
PICTUR
E
SMART
CH
3
Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote or the
Install/Menu buttons (Volume
+, –) on the TV simultaneously to show the on-screen menu.
©
Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN ■ buttons on the remote (or the Volume +, – buttons on the TV) to pick any of the on-screen menu features.
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© or LEFT §§
buttons on the remote (or
Channel ▲ or ▼ buttons on the
TV) to adjust any highlighted on-screen feature.
Picture Menu
Sound Menu
Features Menu
Press the
STATUS/EXIT button on the remote to clear the menu from the screen after an adjustment.
You can also just wait a few seconds after you finish the feature adjustment and the menu will disappear from the screen automatically.
Install Menu
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Brightness
Color
Picture
Sharpness
Tint
More...
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Treble
Bass
Balance
AVL
Incr. Surround
More...
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Timer
SmartLock
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
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If you pass the feature you want, press the MENU button on the remote to move back through the MENU one full menu screen at a time.
The MENU has a list of features, some with sub-menus. All the onscreen menu feature can b e adjusted or activated (deactivated).
The on-screen menu will time out and disappear from the screen when you finish, or you can press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.
L
ANGUAGE
F or our Spanish speaking
TV owners an on-screen
LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English or Spanish.
1
4
2
VOL
MUTE
MENU
SOUND
SMART
ACC
6
SLEEP
VCR
SURF
TV
RECORD
A/CH
SMART
STATUS/E
XIT
CC
TV/VCR
CLOCK
4
2
POWER
CH
3
5
Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
©
Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button to display the INSTALL menu features.
Press CURSOR UP © or
DOWN
■
buttons to scroll the
Install features until the word
LANGUAGE is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button repeat-
edly to select ENGLISH or
ESPANOL (Spanish
When finished, press
the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the
TV’s screen.
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Brightness
Color
Picture
Sharpness
Tint
More...
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
English
Instaler
Idioma
Sintonia
Auto Programa
Editar Canal
Español
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Remember, the Language control only makes the TV’s onscreen MENU items appear in English or Spanish text.
It does not change the other on-screen text features such as Closed Caption
(CC) TV shows.
T
UNER
M
ODE he TUNER MODE conT trol allows you to change the TV’s signal input to either
ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. It’s important for the
TV to know what type of signal to look for. (From a
Cable TV signal or a normal
Antenna signal.) In the
AUTO mode, when the AUTO
PROGRAM feature is activated, the TV will automatically choose the correct mode.
Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote to show the on-screen menu
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Brightness
Color
Picture
Sharpness
Tint
More...
1
4
2
VOL
MUTE
MENU
SOUND
SMART
ACC
6
VCR
SLEEP
TV
RECORD
A/CH
STATUS/E
XIT
CC
TV/VCR
CLOCK
4
SURF
PICTUR
E
SMART
2
POWER
CH
3
5
©
Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button to display the INSTALL menu features.
Press CURSOR UP © or
DOWN
■
buttons to scroll the
Install features until the words
TUNER MODE is highlighted
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT
© © button to select either ANTENNA, CABLE, or AUTO mode.
When finished, press
the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the on-screen menu from the TV’s screen.
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
English
Antenna
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
English
Cable
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
English
Auto
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When CABLE is selected, channels 1-125 are available. When ANTENNA is selected, channels
2-69 are available.
When AUTO is selected, the TV will automatically set itself to the correct mode based on the type of signal it detects when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated.
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Y our TV can automatically set itself for local area
(or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHAN-
NEL (+), (–) buttons are pressed.
Note: Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO
PROGRAM is activated.
Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
©
Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Brightness
Color
Picture
Sharpness
Tint
More...
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button to display the INSTALL menu features.
Press CURSOR UP © or
DOWN
■
buttons to scroll the
Install features until the words
AUTO PROGRAM are highlighted.
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
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MENU
SOUND
SMART
6
ACC
VCR
SLEEP
TV
RECORD
A/CH
STATUS/E
XIT
SURF
PICTUR
E
SMART
2
CC
TV/VCR
4
CLOCK
POWER
VOL
MUTE
CH
4
2 3
5
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Try it out. Press the CHANNEL (+), (–) buttons and see which channels have been added to the TV’s memory.
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button to start the Auto Program scanning of channels. Auto Programming will store all available channels in the TV’s memory then tune to the lowest available channel when done.
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
When finished, press the
STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the
TV’s screen.
Auto Program will scan for all available channels within the
Antenna/Cable signal. When finished, the TV will go back to the INSTALL menu.
Auto Program
Channel 12
If you want to delete any unwanted channels from the
TV’s memory, refer to the section on adding and removing channels (Channel Edit) below.
C
HANNEL
E
DIT
C hannel Edit makes it easy for you to ADD or
DELETE channels from the list of channels stored in the
TV’s memory.
Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
©
Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.
©
Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
■
buttons to scroll the Install features until the words CHANNEL EDIT are highlighted.
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button to display the CHANNEL EDIT options.
Press the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button to display the INSTALL menu features.
With the CHANNEL
EDIT options displayed, and
PROGRAM NO. highlighted; enter the channel number
(with the NUMBERED or the
CH + or – buttons) you wish to add (Skipped OFF), or delete (Skipped ON) from the
TV’s memory.
Now use the CURSOR
RIGHT ©© button to toggle between ON or OFF.
If ON is selected the channel is skipped when scrolling channels with the CH + or – buttons. If OFF is selected the channel is not skipped when scrolling channels with the CH
+ or – buttons.
Scroll down (using the
CURSOR DOWN ■ button) to highlight the word
SKIPPED.
When finished, press
the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the
TV’s screen.
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Brightness
Color
Picture
Sharpness
Tint
More...
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
Program No.
Skipped
Channel Edit
Program No.
Skipped
12
1
7
4
2
VOL
MUTE
SMART
9
ACC
VCR
SLEEP
TV
RECORD
A/CH
STATUS/E
XIT
CC
TV/VCR
CLOCK
4
SURF
PICTUR
E
SMART
2
POWER
CH
6
3
5
8
Channel Edit
Program No.
Skipped On
Channel Edit
Program No.
Skipped Off
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