Akai LCT2715 User manual


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1. Safety Guidelines
Caution: Always use a power cable is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords
listed below for each area:
USA ...................... UL
Canada ................ CSA/cUL
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
FCC Warning
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must the provided grounded power
supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cables to connect to this
equipment. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would
void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Important Safeguards
Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual
for future reference.
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the
unit or described in the operating instructions or service manual.
The User Manual uses the following symbols to ensure a safe operation and prevent
any damage to operators or properties:
WARNING----- Ignorance or inappropriate use may cause
damage to the product.
ATTENTION---Ignorance or inappropriate use may cause injury
to the user.
Prohibition
Warning (Attention) symbol (indicating “Electric Shock”).
Never place TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV may
fall, causing serious personal injury, death, or serious damage to
the TV.
Never overload wall outlets and extension cords.
Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never
place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
Keep the product away from moisture:
- Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
- If water penetrates into the product, stop the operation; unplug
the connector and contact with your dealer. Continuous use in
this case may result in fire or electric shock.
Examples:
WARNING
Never place item such as vases, aquariums, or candles on top of
the TV.
WARNING

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WARNING
Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances:
If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal
components may function abnormally. Unplug the connector
immediately and contact the manufacturer for repair. Continuous use
of the product may cause fire or electric shock.
WARNING
While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or
apparatus.
Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV cabinet back,
bottom, and sides. Never place the TV:
- on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface;
- too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or
- in a confined space such as bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any
other place with poor ventilation.
The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV from
overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of the TV.
Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs:
If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the connector
and contact the manufacturer immediately. Do not try to repair
the product by yourself.
Never use a damaged power cord:
Heavy objects, heat or tensile force may damage the power cord and
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not install the product close to smoke or moisture:
Fire or electric shock may be caused when the product is installed
close to smoke or moisture.
Do not installed the product in an area with heavy dust or high
humidity:
Fire or electric shock may be caused when the product is installed in
a place with heavy dust or high humidity.
ATTENTION
Instructions for moving the product:
Ensure that the power connector and any other leads are unplugged
before moving the product.

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Insert batteries in accordance with instructions:
Insert the batteries with correct polarities (positive and negative ).
Incorrect polarities may cause breakage and leakage of the
batteries, hurt operators and contaminate the remote controller.
Do not block or cover the vents:
Blocking the vents may cause overheating and fire. Do not install the
product in a place with little or no ventilation. Never cover the vents
with towels, blankets or dusters.
Unplug the connector:
Unplug the power connector when the product will not be used
for a long time.
ATTENTION
Unplug the connector
Hold the power connector when removing the power cable:
Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable
and cause fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the connector with wet hands:
To avoid risk of electric shock.
Unplug the connector
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The power cable should be kept away from heat sources:
The heat produced by any heat source may melt the covering of the
power cable.
Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.(see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code.)
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
Ground clamp
Electric service equipment
Ground clamp
Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any
item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch
overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other
electrical circuits. Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity:
a). an antenna system; or b).cables, wires, or any home theater component connected
to an antenna or phone system.

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Others:
1). The LCD panel on this TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of
precision technology; however, an occasional pixel (dot of light) may display
constantly on the screen.
This is a structural property of LCD technology and is not a sign of
malfunction.
Such pixels are not visible when the picture is viewed from a normal viewing
distance.
2). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) may cause interference in image, sound, etc. of
the other electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves
(i.e. AM radios and video equipment) under certain installed condition. In
particular, it may affect electronic equipment beyond the residential until where
a LCD TV is used.
3). The screen on this TV is manufactured from glass. To prevent damage, never
strike the glass with a sharp or heavy object.
4). Cold cathode fluorescent lamp in LCD panel contains a small amount of
mercury.
When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service
technician to properly dispose of the TV, or follow local ordinances or
regulations for disposal.
5). If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be
damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in the place such as window side or out
side of the room.
6). This apparatus is not a floor-stand product and is not suitable for in the
open-air usage. The operation temperature is 5°C ~ 30°C.

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that product heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objected
filled with liquids, such as vase, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Contents
1. Before use ...................................................................................................8
1.1 Open the Package ...................................................................................... 8
1.2 Installation ...................................................................................................8
2. Product Features .........................................................................................9
3. Accessories .................................................................................................9
4. Names and Functions of Parts ..................................................................10
4.1 Front View ................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Rear View ................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Remote Control .........................................................................................12
5. Connect Accessory Devices ......................................................................15
6. Basic Operation .........................................................................................17
6.1 Power ON/OFF ......................................................................................... 17
6.2 Selection of Input Mode ............................................................................ 17
6.3 Other Function .......................................................................................... 17
6.4 Using the POP double-window feature ..................................................... 19
6.5 OSD Option Adjustment ............................................................................ 20
6.6 OSD Functions .......................................................................................... 21
7. Technical Specification ..............................................................................44
8. Support the Signal Mode ...........................................................................45
9. Cleaning and Simple Troubleshooting .......................................................46

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1. Before use
The product is a 27” XGA (XGA resolution) LCD TV. It has passed the UL and cUL safety
certifications, and is an ideal product for individual users and commercial exhibitioners.
The product is a precise electronic product. Users should read the following instructions
carefully to maximise the performance of the product:
1.1 Open the Package
- The product is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any
optional accessories shall be packed separately in another carton.
- Due to the size & weight of the product, it is recommended that it should be moved
by a minimum of two people.
- The protective glass and the glass substrate are installed on the front of the product.
Since both glasses can be broken and scraped easily, move the product gently.
Never place the unit with the glass facing downwards unless it is protected with soft
pads.
- When opening the carton, check that the product is in good condition and that all
standard accessories and items are included.
- Whenever possible, use the handles on the back of the Display for transport.
1.2 Installation
- A specified technician from the distributor or authorised agent should always install
the product, otherwise the warranty may become void.
- Due to the higher power consumption, always use the jack exclusively designed for
this product. If an extended line is required, please consult with your service agent.
- The product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. The distance
between the back of the product and the wall should be maintained for proper
ventilation.
- Avoid installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or any other places with higher
humidity so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.
- Please ensure the product be installed horizontally, any 90 degree clockwise or
counterclockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and subsequent component
damage.
- To protect the screen and avoid screen burn, do not hold on a static picture for a
long time.
PRODUCT FEATURES ACCESSORIES
BEFORE USE

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2. Product Features
The 27˝ LCD TV provides quality image displays and is suitable for a variety of multi media
applications:
1. Available input signals
- The standard PC module provides VGA (D-SUB 15 PIN), and a RS-232 (D-SUB 9
PIN MALE) communication connector.
The product supports PC mode image resolutions up to (1280 x 1024@60Hz) with a
vertical frequency of 60 Hz.
- The Video module provides composite video (RCA), S-video (DIN 4 PIN) and
component video (RCA) input connectors. It supports the quality input images of
DVD and HDTV (480P/720P/1080i). The Video module also provides one set of
Stereo Audio output.
- The TUNER Module
The RF input terminal is for ANTENNA and CABLE TV channels.
2. Power Management Function
The machine provides an automatic power control function.
3. XGA LCD TV Panel
The XGA LCD TV panel provides high resolution and high contrast image. The
number of pixels is 1366 (H) x 768 (V). The contrast is 1000:1.
4. Others
- PIP/POP Function: The user may watch image from two source at same time.
- The LCD TV unit provides warm, middle and cool color temperature options. The
user may customize their favorite color temperature.
3. Accessories
1 User Manual x 1
2 AC Cable x 1
3 Remote Control x 1
4 Battery(UM-4/R03/AAA) x 2
5 Warranty Card x 1
6 Insertion Card x 1

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4. Names and Functions of Parts
4.1 Front View
The functions of the buttons are described as follows:
STANDBY: Press (Standby) to turn on and turn off.
A. They are used as ◄ / ► buttons in the OSD Menu screen.
B. Press to adjust the volume.
A. They are used as ▲ / ▼ buttons in the OSD Menu screen.
B. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold
down either channels.
MENU: Press to display the menu. Press again to exit the menu.
SOURCE: Press to cycle display TV, AV, S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, and VGA
source menu. When display the OSD-menu, press it to confirm.
CH.
VOL.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS----FRONT VIEW----REAR VIEW
Sketch map
POWER
Push the power switch (O: Off, I: On).
(IR) Infrared Receiver: Receives IR signals from the remote control.
(Power on / Standby) LED: Press (Power) to turn on and off.
Indicator on (Red) Standby mode
Indicator on (Green) Power on mode
SOURCE MENU STANDBY
CH. VOL.
IR

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4.2 Rear View
Sketch map
Use the included power cord and connect to an earthed 100-240V, 50/60Hz AC outlet.
Signal input and other terminals:
. 75ΩANT.:
Connect antenna or cable 75 Ohm coaxial Aerial to receive TV/CABLE signal.
. AUDIO OUTPUT: Connect audio amplifier or other TV set that with audio input.
. RS-232: The D-SUB 9 pins terminal is used as a control port for serial communication
between PC and Panel.
. PC AUDIO INPUT: Connect the audio terminal to the audio output terminal of the PC.
. VGA INPUT: For PC display purpose. Connects to the Mini D-Sub 15 pins analog
output connector of the PC display card.
. COMP1(COMPONENT1)YPbPr/YCbCr INPUT: Connect the separate component
video cables to the device having component video outputs (YPbPr/YCbCr) to the Y,
Pb/Cb, and Pr/Cr jacks of the TV.
COMP1(COMPONENT1)
YPbPr/YCbCr AUDIO INPUT: Connect the audio cable to
device’s audio L and R jacks and to the L and R audio jacks of the TV.
. COMP2(COMPONENT2)YPbPr/YCbCr INPUT: Connect the separate component
video cables to the device having component video outputs (YPbPr/YCbCr) to the Y,
Pb/Cb, and Pr/Cr jacks of the TV.
COMP2(COMPONENT2)
YPbPr/YCbCr AUDIO INPUT: Connect the audio cable to
device’s audio L and R jacks and to the L and R audio jacks of the TV.
. VIDEO INPUT: Connect the component video input terminal to the component output
terminal of the video output device.
. AUDIO INPUT: Connect the audio input terminal to the audio output terminal of
the video output device. With S-VIDEO audio input signals share this terminal.
. S-VIDEO INPUT: Connects to the S-Video out jack of your VCR or other video
equipment that has S-Video.
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4.3 Remote Control
Power ( ): Press to turn on and off.
Mute ( ): Press to mute the sound.
Press again or press ◄, ► to restore
the sound.
0~9 Number Buttons: Press 0~9 to
select a channel; the channel changes
after 2 seconds.
PIP: Press to cycles through the
different POP or PIP modes, such as
Basic PIP, LR POP, and exit.
SOURCE: Press to select the signal
source, such as TV, AV, S-Video,
Component 1, Component 2 or VGA.
PIP SIZE: Press to cycle through the
PIP size, such as Large, Medium,
Small.
PIP POS: Press to change the PIP
window position under PIP mode.
VOL +/-: Press to adjust the volume.
CH +/- : Press to scan through
channels.
To scan quickly through
channels, press and hold down either
channels.
MTS: Press repeatedly to cycle through
the Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)
options: Mono, Stereo and SAP
(Second Audio Program).
◄,▲,▼,►, ENTER: Press ◄, ▲, ▼,
► to move the on-screen cursor. To
select an item, press ENTER to
confirm. And it can also press ▲ or
▼ to scan through channels, press
◄ or ► to adjust the volume.
SYSTEM: Press repeatedly to cycle
(Continued on next page)
REMOTE CONTROL
through the system options: AUTO, NTSC3.58 and NTSC 4.43.
MENU: Press to enter into the on-screen setup menu, press again to exit.
V-CHIP: Press to select the child protect mode.
CCD: Press to select the Closed Caption mode.
FREEZE: Press to freeze the picture, press again to restore the picture.
DISPLAY: Press to display the channel information and it disappear after 3 seconds.
FAVORITE: Press repeatedly to cycle through the favorite channel list.

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Insertion of Batteries:
- Turn the remote control upside down, press and slide off the battery cover.
- Insert two 1.5V (AAA) batteries into the compartment, take care to observe the and
markings indicated inside.
- Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.
Add/Erase: Press to add or delete
favorite channel.
SOUND: Press repeatedly to cycle
through the sound mode: Normal,
News, Cinema, Flat and User.
PIC SIZE: Press repeatedly to cycle
through the picture size that best
corresponds your viewing
requirements: Normal, Full, Wide1,
Wide2, Wide3, 4:3, No scale,
Panoramic and Normal.
When in POP mode, it can select
picture size is: Full, 4:3 and Normal.
P.MODE: Press repeatedly to cycle
through the picture mode: Hi-Bright,
User, Dark, Normal and Vivid.
ZOOM: Press to zoom the image max
from 32 times to minimally 1/32 times.
RECALL: Press to return to previous
channel.
SLEEP: Press repeatedly until it
displays the time in minutes (5 Min,
10 Min, 15 Min, 30 Min, 60 Min, 90
Min, 120 Min and, OFF) that you
want the TV to remain on before
shutting off. To cancel sleep time,
press SLEEP repeatedly until sleep
OFF appears.
Note: Press CH +/- on the remote control
can turn on TV set from last
preview mode.

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Scope of Remote Control
Sketch map
30°
20°
20°
30°
- Ensure the remote control is pointed towards the remote control window on the display
unit.
- No obstacles should be placed between the remote control and the remote control
window.
- The effective receiving scope for the signal is within 5-8 meters from the front of the
remote control window, and 30° to the left or right side and 20° above or below the
control window.
SCOPE OF REMOTE CONTROL CARE FOR REMOTE CONTROL
Care For Remote Control
- Avoiding being spoiling by liquids.
- Avoiding being dropped to the floor.
- Always store the remote control at dry and normal room temperature place.
- Replace the batteries if you feel the signal is not sensitive or after batteries are running
for one year.
- If the remote control will be idled for a long time (above 1 month) take out the batteries
to avoid leakage from the batteries.
- Clean up the entire remote control especially the battery compartment if any leakage
found.
- Do not mix using different kind of new and used batteries together to avoid leakage.
CONNECT ACCESSORY DEVICES

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5. Connect Accessory Devices
Connecting a DVD player or other
equipment
Switch off TV and external equipment before
connecting cables.
1. Connect a DVD player or other
equipment’s Component Video Out
(Y,Cb,Cr / Y,Pb,Pr) to the TV’s
corresponding Component In (Y,Cb,Cr /
Y,Pb,Pr) jacks on COMP1 or COMP2.
2. Connect a DVD player’s Audio Out to the
TV Component L/R jacks.
3. Press POWER to turn on the TV. Turn
on external equipment also.
4. Press SOURCE to select COMPONENT
1 or COMPONENT 2 signal source.
DVD or Set-top box
Red
White
Red
Blue
Green
Connecting the Computer
Switch off TV and external equipment before
connecting cables.
1. Connect a computer‘s VGA Out to the
TV‘s VGA In jacks.
2. Connect a computer’s Audio Out to the
TV’s Audio In jack.
3. Press POWER to turn on the TV. Turn
on external equipment also.
4. Press SOURCE to select VGA signal
source.
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POWER ON, OFFCONNECT ACCESSORY DEVICES
Connecting the DVD or VCR player
devices
Switch off TV and external equipment before
connecting cables.
1. Connect a DVD or VCR player’s Video
Out to the TV’s Video In jack by a Video
cable. (Fig1.)
2. Connect a DVD or VCR player’s S-VIDEO
Out to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack by a
S-VIDEO cable.
3. Connect a DVD or VCR player’s Audio
Out to the TV’s L/R jacks by a Audio
cable, in this stage, the S-VIDEO and
VIDEO is sharing this L/R Audio in
channels.
4. Press POWER to turn on the TV. Turn on
external equipment also.
5. Press SOURCE to select AV or S-VIDEO
signal source.
Connecting AUDIO OUT jacks to a stereo
amplifier
Switch off TV and external equipment before
connecting cables.
1. Connect the TV Audio Out (R/L) to the
stereo amplifier In (R/L). (Fig2.)
2. Press POWER to turn on the TV. Turn
on external equipment also.
Mixer
VHF Antenna
1m above
Special Antenna
UHF Antenna
75Ω Coaxial Aerial
RF(VHF/UHF) terminal
Connecting directly to cable or an
antenna
When using 75Ω coaxial Aerial: Connect
directly to the RF terminal of the tuner.
Stereo Amplifier
Red
White
Fig2.
DVD or VCR player
Red
White
Yellow
Fig1.
OTHER FUNCTION

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6. Basic Operation
6.1 Power ON/OFF: The Display is in
Standby mode
- Press the POWER on the remote control or
on the control panel to turn on the unit. The
power indicator changes from red to green.
- Press the POWER on the remote control
or on the control panel again to return the
display to standby mode.
The power indicator changes from green to
red.
Note: For protecting your LCD TV product, the
interval time between turn on the LCD TV
product and shut down it should be kept at
least one minute.
6.2 Selection of Input Mode
- Press SOURCE / on the remote control or
on the LCD TV control panel to select the
signal source you desired.
When no input from the selected signal
source, “Main no signal” and blue background
will appear, press SOURCE / on the
remote control or on the control panel again
to search the next source.
Note: The LCD-TV will automatically turn itself off after
approximately 15 minutes if no signal input.
When no signal is inputed for about 14 minutes.
A “No signal and going to power down” wording
will appear.You can press “◄” or “►” button to
POWER
SOURCE
selected, press “ENTER” to confirm. If select “Cancel” or no operation, the LCD-TV will
automatically turn off after 1 minutes, if select “OK”, it will turn off immediately.
6.3 Other Function
FAVORITE:
- Press FAVORITE button repeatedly, you will cycle through Favorite Channel.
ADD/ERASE:
- Press this button to add/erase current channel to/from the list of favorite directly.
Add current channel into the list of favorite if a heart shape mark displaying on
the left top of screen.
Erase current channel from the list of favorite if a broken heart shape mark
displaying.
Note: - If you don’t want do add/erase this channel to/from the list of favorite, press this
button again.
- For addition, it will be put at last of the favorite list and the first channel in
favorite list will overflow in case of the list is full.
(Continued on next page)
FAVORITE
ADD/EARSE
◄,► ENTER

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(Continued on next page)
FREEZE
RECALL
ZOOM
RECALL :
- Press to switch between present channel
and previous channel.
Note: If the previous channel is a locked channel,
it display blue background and lock
information.
FREEZE:
- Press it to hold the current video and press
again to cancel and return to normal
viewing.
ZOOM :
- Press it repeatedly the size of image will
change cycling in following sequence: 2
times → 4 times → 8 times → 16 times →
32 times → 1/32 times → 1/16 times → 1/8
times → 1/4 times → 1/2 times → normal.
DISPLAY:
- Press once to display the information as
following, and disappear after 3 second;
FREEZE
DISPLAY
68 CD VGA
640 x 480 60Hz
When in VGA modeWhen in TV mode
USING THE POP DOUBLE-WINDOW FEATUREOTHER OPERATION

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Press PIP for selecting the different PIP
modes, such as following;
Normal Picture
Basic PIP Mode
LR POP Mode
6.4 Using the POP double-window feature
The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that
allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come
from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR.
To display a TV broadcast in the POP window:
1. Press PIP button to enter the POP window.
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PIP
2. To change the next programmed
channels, press number buttons (0~9) or CH+/CH-.
Note: a. If the V-CHIP feature is active and you try to watch a TV program that exceeds your
set rating limits, the program will be blocked.
b. For active window, you can change channels, adjust volume, select input source ect..
After power off, the active window will be keep the setting when you power on next
time.
c. It is must to have second video source connected for basic PIP and L/R POP modes.
d. After you choose the POP mode, all settings are only aimed at the active window.
Use ◄/► to select the window and active it
with a red-colored frame.
Press SOURCE
to select the input source for
the POP window.
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