Using the Menus
This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV.
Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Menus
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PICTURE
MODE
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MENU
Select
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To navigate on the on-screen menus, use the arrow buttons (
V
, v
,
B
, b
) to move the cursor.
Pressing these arrows will cause the cursor to move in the corresponding direction. Press the center button (
) to select an option.
How to Access Menus
To Access Menus
1
Press to display the on-screen menu.
2
Use the
B
or b
buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it.
3
Use the
V
or v
buttons to scroll up and down through the features.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
5
For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that talks about that menu.
6
Press to exit the menu.
✍
Press once to display the on-screen menu, and press again to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 90 seconds.
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Using the Video Menu
To access the Video menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Select
Press v
to highlight an option, then press .
V i d e o
Mode: Vivid
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Col o r Temp: Cool
ClearEdge VM: High
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Mode
Customized picture viewing
Use the
V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
Vivid:
Standard:
Movie:
Pro:
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Select for a standard picture.
Select for a finely detailed picture.
Select for natural picture and sharpness.
✍
Press
on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro).
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Color Temp.
White tint adjustment
ClearEdge
VM
Press
B
to decrease the contrast. Press b
to increase the contrast.
Press
B
to darken the picture. Press b
to brighten the picture.
Press
B
to decrease color saturation. Press b
to increase color saturation.
Press
B
to increase the red tones. Press b
to increase the green tones.
Press
B
to soften the picture. Press b
to sharpen the picture.
Use the
V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
Cool:
Neutral:
Warm:
Gives white colors a blue tint.
Gives white colors a neutral tint.
Gives white colors a red tint.
Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp, clean edge. Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight: High, Low, or Off, then press to select it.
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Using the Audio Menu
To access the Audio menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press v
to highlight an option, then press .
Audio
Treble
Bass
B a l a n c e
S t e a d y S o u n d : O f f
E f f e c t : O f f
MTS: Stereo
S p e a k e r : O n
Audio Out:Fixed
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Treble
Bass
Balance
Steady Sound
Stabilizes volume
Press
B
to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press b
to increase the higher pitched sounds.
Press
B
to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press b
to increase the lower pitched sounds.
Press
B
to emphasize the left speaker. Press b
to emphasize the right speaker.
Use the
V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
On:
Select to stabilize the volume when changing channels.
Off:
Select to turn Steady Sound off.
Effect
Use the
V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
Simulated:
Simulates theater-quality sound for mono programs.
SRS:
Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs.
Off:
Normal stereo or mono reception.
✍
Press
to directly select Effect settings (Simulated, SRS, Off).
MTS
Multi-Channel
TV Sound
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press
to select it.
Stereo:
Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.
Auto SAP:
Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second
Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.
Mono:
Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.
✍
Press to directly select MTS settings (Stereo, Auto SAP, Mono).
✍
If your TV is set to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. If your TV does not output sound, change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono.
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Speaker
Custom selection of audio output source
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press
to select it.
On:
Off:
Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system.
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through external audio system speakers.
Audio Out
Use to control the TV’s volume through a stereo
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
Variable:
Adjust the volume through your TV.
Fixed:
Adjust the volume through a connected stereo.
✍
You can only set Audio Out settings when you have set Speaker to Off.
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Using the Channel Setup Menu
To access the Channel Setup menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Channel Setup
Favorite Channels
C a b l e : O n
C h a n n e l F i x : O f f
A u t o P r o g r a m
C h a n n e l S k i p / A d d
C h a n n e l L a b e l
Press v
to highlight an option, then press .
Move Select End
Favorite
Channels
Quick access to favorite channels
1
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight the position (1-5) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press .
2
Use the
V or v buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite channels.
3
Press to select the channel. The TV will automatically change to the selected channel and assign it to the selected position (1-5).
4
Press
B
to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.
✍
To use Favorite Channels, exit all menus and press . Press
V
or v
to move the cursor to the desired channel number and press .
Cable
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press
to select it.
On:
Off:
Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable.
Select if you are using a TV antenna.
✍
After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program. See “To perform Auto
Program again” on page 17.
Channel Fix
Use the
V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
Off:
Channel Fix is not set.
2-6:
Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box’s or VCR’s remote control for channel selection.
Video 1:
Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment (e.g., a satellite receiver) and you want your
TV fixed to it.
✍
You cannot use Favorite Channels, Cable, Channel Skip/Add, or Channel Label when Channel Fix is set.
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Auto Program
Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels.
Channel
Skip/Add
Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones.
1
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel, then press .
2
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight Skip or Add, then press .
3
Press
B
to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.
✍
Press CH + or CH – to skip over channels that have been skipped. You can still use the --9 buttons to directly tune to skipped channels.
Channel
Label
Label up to 40 channels with their call letters
1
Press , then use the
V or v
buttons until you reach the desired channel number.
2
Press to activate the channel.
3
Press v
to highlight Label, then press . Use the
V or v
buttons to display the first call letter or number of the label. Press to select.
Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters.
4
When finished, press to activate.
5
Press
B
to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.
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Using the Parental Control Menu
To access the Parental Control menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
P a s s w o r d :
Press v
to highlight an option, then press .
U s e [ 0 - 9 ] b u t t o n s t o e n t e r n e w p a s s w o r d
Move Select End
The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television.
To use the Parental Control Menu
When you select the Parental Control menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this password.
1
Use the
0 9
buttons to enter a 4-digit password.
2
Confirm your password by entering it again.
✍
Keep this manual in a safe place. You need your password for any future access to the Parental
Control menu. If you forget your password, see page 35.
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Parental Control
Setting the Rating
You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options.
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
L o c k : O f f
C h a n g e P a s s w o r d
C o u n t r y : U . S . A .
Move Select End
1
With Lock highlighted, press .
If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.
2
Use the
V or v
to highlight the desired rating and press .
Rating
Off
Child
Youth
Young Adult
Custom
TV will allow a maximum rating of
No rating limit
TV-Y, TV-G , G (U.S.), G , C (Canada)
TV-PG , PG (U.S.), 8 ans + (Canada)
TV-14, PG-13 (U.S.), 14+ (Canada)
Select to set more restrictive ratings (see next section)
Changing your Password
1
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight Change Password and press .
2
Follow steps 1 and 2 for “Using the Parental Control Menu” on page 27.
Select a Country
Select U.S.A. to use US ratings (see pages 30-31) or select Canada to use Canadian ratings (see
page 32). If you select a Country (U.S. or Canada) that is not where you live, the rating you
select will not be activated.
1
Press v
to highlight Country, then press .
2
Use the
V or v
to highlight the desired country and press
.
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Information for Parents
To view a program that exceeds the TV rating
❏
Press
ENT
, then use the
0 9
buttons to enter your password.
✍
Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to Off. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.
Using the Custom Menu
Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV’s rating limit.
For more information see page 30 for (U.S. models) and page 32 for
(Canadian models).
✍
Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked.
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United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options
For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating,
TV Rating, and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 32.)
Movie Rating
This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
Rating Defined as
G
PG
PG-13
R
General audience
Parental guidance suggested
Parents strongly cautioned
Restricted
Movie Rating
G :
P G :
P G - 1 3 :
R :
N C - 1 7 :
X :
NC-17
X
No one 17 and under admitted
Adult audience only
Press to block
Return Select End
TV Rating
The TV rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.
Age
TV Rating
T V - Y :
T V - Y 7 :
T V - G :
T V - P G :
T V - 1 4 :
T V - M A :
F V
D
D
Press to block
Return Select
L
L
L
S
S
S
V
V
V
End
Content
Age
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
Defined as
All children
Directed to older children
General audience
Parental guidance suggested
Parents strongly cautioned
Content
L
S
FV
D
V
Defined as
Fantasy violence
Suggestive dialogue
Strong language
Sexual situations
Violence
TV-14
TV-MA
Mature audience only
✍
The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain intense violence.
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Unrated
You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.
Allow
Block
Allows all unrated programs
Blocks all unrated programs
Custom Rating
Movie Rating
TV Rating
Unrated: Allow
Return
Select End
✍
If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
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Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options
For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French
Rating, and U.S.A. Rating.
English Rating
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.
Rating
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
Defined as
Children
Children 8 years and older
General programming
Parental guidance
Viewers 14 and older
Adult programming
English Rating
C :
C 8 + :
G :
P G :
1 4 + :
1 8 + :
Press to block
Return Select End
French Rating
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.
French Rating
Rating
G
8 ans+
13 ans+
16 ans+
18 ans+
Defined as
General
Not recommended for younger children
Not recommended for children under age 13
Not recommended for ages under 16
This program is restricted to adults
G :
8 a n s + :
1 3 a n s + :
1 6 a n s + :
1 8 a n s + :
Press to block
Return Select
U.S.A. Rating
For programs from the United States, see “TV Rating” on page 30.
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Using the Timer Menu
To access the Timer menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Timer
T i m e r 1 : S e t
T i m e r 2 : S e t
C u r r e n t T i m e
Press v
to highlight an option, then press .
Move Select End
Current Time
Set your TV to the current day and time. Press to open the Current
Time menu:
1
Use the
V
or v
buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press
.
2
Press to exit the menu.
✍
You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2.
Timer 1 and
Timer 2
Scheduled viewing
Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day, time, duration, and channel. The timer duration is a maximum of six hours.
When the channel is fixed, it is not necessary to set the channel.
1
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press
.
2
Use the
V or v
buttons to enter the desired day, start time, duration, and channel, then press . The timer status should be On when the
Timer has been set, and the timer light on the front panel of the TV should be on.
3
Press to exit the menu.
✍
Select Off to turn off the Timer. Your previous settings will be saved.
✍
When you perform Auto Program, Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared. Also, in the event of any loss of power, Current Time, Timer 1, and Timer 2 settings will be cleared.
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Using the Setup Menu
To access the Setup menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Setup
C a p t i o n V i s i o n : O f f
I n f o B a n n e r : O f f
V i d e o L a b e l
T i l t C o r r e c t i o n
L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h
1 6 : 9 E n h a n c e d : O f f
Press v to highlight an option, then press .
Move Select End
Caption
Vision
Closed-
Captioning
Info Banner
Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time (if available) when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button. Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight On or Off. Then press .
Video Label
Label connected equipment
Tilt
Correction
Allows you to identify the video components connected to the TV: VCR,
DVD, etc. When you press TV/VIDEO to switch inputs, the Video Label appears on-screen.
1
Press the
V or v
buttons to highlight the input you want to label and press .
2
Press the
V
or v
buttons to highlight a label and press .
3
Press
B
to return to the Setup menu or press to exit.
Use the
V or v
buttons to set the tilt of the picture from –5 to +5, then press
to activate.
Language
Allows you to select from three closed-caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning.
Use the
V or v
buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press
to select it.
Off:
Caption Vision is not activated.
CC1, 2, 3, 4:
Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program.
Text1, 2, 3, 4:
Displays network/station information.
16:9
Enhanced
Display all menus in the language of your choice.
Use the
V or v
buttons to select from one of the following options: English,
Español
(Spanish) and Français (French). Then press .
Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD.
This is only available when the TV is in Video mode.
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