Dynex DX-R27TV User manual

USER GUIDE • GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO
27” MTS Stereo Color Television with Digital Tuner
Téléviseur couleur MTS de 27 po avec syntoniseur
numérique
Televisor a color de 27" con MTS estéreo y sintonizador
digital
DX-R27TV

2Contents
Dynex DX-R27TV
27” MTS Stereo Color
Television with Digital Tuner
Contents
Important safety instructions........................................................... 2
Features ........................................................................................... 4
Setting up the television .................................................................. 5
Using the TV................................................................................... 10
Specifications................................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting............................................................................. 15
Legal notices .................................................................................. 15
90-Day Limited Warranty............................................................... 17
Français ..................................................... 18
Español ...................................................... 36
Important safety instructions
Warning:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or
moisture.
Important safeguards
• Read all of these instructions.
• Save these instructions for later use.
• Unplug this television from the power outlet before cleaning. Use
a dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.
• To avoid hazards, use only attachments recommended by the
television manufacturer.
• Do not use this television near water, such as near a bathtub, sink,
or swimming pool.
• Do not place this television on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
television may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the television.
• Slots and openings in the sides,
back, and bottom are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable
operation of the television, and to
protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the television on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other soft surface. This television should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register.
This television should not be placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase, unless proper ventilation is provided.
• This television should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or
local power company.
• This television is equipped with a polarized alternating-current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug
fits into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate
this television where the cord may be stepped on.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance with the FCC Rules could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
Caution To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Portable Cart Warning
(symbol provided by RETAC)

Important safety instructions 3
• If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
television, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2)
aluminum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze
wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
• Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with
stand-off insulators spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22 -1.83 m)
apart.
• Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where
lead-in enters house.
• Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6A WG (13.3 mm2)
copper, or the equivalent, when a separate
antenna-grounding electrode is used. See ANSI/NFPA70.
• An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
• For added protection for this television during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect it from the
antenna or cable system. Thisprevents damage to the television
due tolightning and power line surges.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, because
overloading can cause a fire or electric shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into this television through slots in
the case, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the television.
• Do not attempt to service this television yourself, because opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service technicians.
• Unplug this television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service technicians under the following conditions:
• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the television.
• If the television has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the television does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, because incorrect
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often
requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
normal operation.
• If the television has been dropped or the case has been
damaged.
• When the television exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television, ask
the service technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the television is safe to operate.
Note to cable television system installer
This reminder is provided to call the cable television system installer’s
attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which 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.
Reference Grounding component
1 Electric service equipment
2 Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
3Groundclamp
4 Grounding conductors (NEC
Section 810-21)
5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC
Section 810-20)
6Groundclamp
7 Antenna lead-in wire
6
7
5
2
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3
4

4Features
Features
•High quality picture—Horizontal resolution more than 500
lines exceeds Super VHS (400 lines) or Laser Disc (430 lines) in
resolution.
• Compatibility with a wide range of audio outputs.
•Integrated digital tuner—You can view digital broadcasting
without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box.
•Closed caption decoder with full text mode—Displays text
captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired
viewers.
•Picture adjustments using the remote control—The
on-screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of
brightness, contrast, color, tint, and sharpness.
•Programmable TV sleep timer—Operable from the remote
control, the television can be programmed for up to 120 minutes
to turn off automatically.
•V-Chip—The V-Chip function can read the rating of a television
program or movie content if the program is encoded with this
information. The V-chip allows you to set a restriction level.
•Stereo/SAP reception—This television is designed to receive
stereo and second audio program (SAP) broadcasts where
available.
•S-Video/Component video jacks—A VCR, DVD player, satellite
receiver, or other audio/video component can be connected to this
television.
•Video input jacks—This television is equipped with three (3)
types of videoinput jacks. The component video in jacks and
S-video in jack enable you to watch the DVD player or the video
devices with a high quality picture.
•On-Screen 3-language display—You can select one of three
languages—English, Spanish, or French—for on-screen
programming.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Box contents
Verify that the box contains:
• Color television
• Remote control
• AAA batteries (2)
• User Guide
If any components are missing, contact Dynex immediately. Keep the box
and packing materials so that you can store or transport your television.
Parts and functions
Front
Back
Remote control
CHANNEL
buttons
POWER
button
Video/Audio
input jacks
Remote
sensor VOLUME
buttons
No. Button Description
1 POWER Press to turn the television on. Press
again to turn the television off.
2Directchannel
selection (0-9) Use to directly go to any channel.
3 -/DISPLAY When the television is receiving an
analog signal, press this button to
display the current information
on-screen. When the television is
receiving a digital signal, press this
button once to display the digital
information on-screen. Press this
button a second time to display the
analog information on-screen. To
remove the display from the screen,
press this button again. This button
is also the -button used when
selecting digital channels.
AUDIO (L/R)
OUT jack
AC power cord
RF IN
(VHF/
UHF) jack
S-VIDEO
IN jack AUDIO (L/
R)/VIDEO IN
jacks
(VIDEO1)
COMPONENT
IN jacks

Setting up the television 5
Setting up the television
Connecting your television to AC power
Use the AC polarized cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC
plug into a standard 120V 60 Hz polarized AC outlet.
Notes:
Never connect the AC plug to other than the specified voltage (120V 60 Hz).
Use the attached power cord only.
If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC outlet, do not
file or cut the blade. It is your responsibility to have an electrician
replace the obsolete outlet.
If you cause a static discharge when touching the television and the
television fails to work, unplug the television from the AC outlet, then
plug it back in. The television should work normally.
Installing batteries in the remote control
Before using the remote control, you must install batteries. Use two AAA
size batteries. The batteries may last about one year depending on how
much the remote control is used. For best performance, we recommend
the batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when the remote
operation becomes erratic. Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types.
To install batteries in the remote control:
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2Install two AAA batteries.
No. Button Description
4 SLEEP To set the television to turn off after
a preset amount of time, press the
SLEEP button. The clock counts up
ten minutes each time the button is
pressed in the order of 0, 10,
20...100, 110, 120 minutes. After the
sleep time is programmed, the
display disappears then reappears
momentarily every ten minutes to
remind you the sleep timer
function is operating. To confirm
the sleep time setting, press the
SLEEP button once and the
remaining time is momentarily
displayed. To cancel sleep time,
press the SLEEP button repeatedly
until the display turns to 0.
5 VOL + / - Press the +button to increase the
volume level. Press the -button to
decrease the volume level. Use
these buttons to select the desired
setting during the menu screen
operation.
6 MENU/ENTER Press to display the menu screen
function.
Press to enter or select operations
during operation of the menu
screen.
7 EXIT Press to remove the menu screen.
8 INPUT Press this button to display the
SOURCE SELECTION menu to
select the video input source.
9 RECALL Press this button to go back to the
previously viewed channel. Press
this button again to return to the
channel you were watching.
10 MUTE To turn off the sound, press this
button once. The television is
silenced and the symbol MUTE
appears on the screen. The muting
feature can be turned off by
pressing the MUTE button again or
one of the VOL +or - buttons.
11 CH + / - Press the CH +(up) button to change
to a higher numbered channel set
into memory. Press the CH - (down)
button to change to a lower
numbered channel set into
memory. Use to select the desired
setting during menu operation.
12 ZOOM Press this button to change the
picture size.
13 AUDIO Press this button to select the
desired sound.
14 CCD Press this button to display the
CLOSED CAPTION menu.
15 TUNER Press this button to select the
analog/digital mode.
AC outlet
Wider hole and
blade
Polarized AC plug (one blade is wider
than the other.)

6Setting up the television
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
Battery precautions
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this remote control:
• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
• Make sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the
batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed
batteries may damage the device.
• Do not mix different types of batteries together (such as alkaline
and carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
• If the remote is not to be used for a long period of time, remove
the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery
leakage.
• Do not try to recharge batteries that are not intended to be
recharged. These batteries can overheat and rupture (follow
battery manufacturer's directions).
Connecting to an antenna
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the
CABLE (Cable Television) mode. If you are not using Cable TV, set this
menu option to the TV position.
If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions
that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable
television service, see “Connecting to cable television” on page 6.
Combination VHF/UHF antenna (single 75 ohm
cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire)
Connecting a combination VHF/UHL antenna with a twin-lead wire:
1Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF
antenna to the RF IN jack.
2If your combination VHF/UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead
wire, you may need to use a 300-75 ohm matching transformer.
Combination VHF/UHF antenna (separate VHF
and UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wires)
Connecting a combination VHF/UHL antenna with separate wires:
1Connect the UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the combiner (not
supplied).
2Connect the VHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the 300-75 ohm
matching transformer.
3Attach the transformer to the combiner, then attach the combiner
to the RF IN jack.
Separate VHF/UHF antennas (75 ohm VHF cable
and 300 ohm UHF twin-lead wires)
Connecting separate VHF/UHL antennas:
1Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire
to the combiner.
2Attach the combiner to the RF IN jack.
Connecting to cable television
This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable
channels without using a cable television converter box. Some cable
television companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is
scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the
use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable
television company.
For subscribers to basic cable television service
For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler box,
connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the RF IN jack on the back of
the television.
For subscribers to scrambled cable television
service
Connecting the TV to cable television:
1If you subscribe to a cable television service which requires the use
of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm
coaxial cable to the converter/descrambler box.
2Using another 75 ohm coaxial cable, connect the output jack of
the converter/descrambler box to the RF IN jack on the television.
Follow the connections shown above.
3Set the television to the output channel of the converter/
descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/
descrambler box to select channels.
RF IN jack RF IN jack
75 ohm coaxial
cable
300-75 ohm
matching
transformer
RF IN jack
300-75 ohm
matching
transformer
UHF 300 ohm
VHF 300 ohm
Combiner
RF IN jack
VHF 75 ohm
UHF 300 ohm
Combiner
RF IN jack
75 ohm coaxial
cable
RF IN jack
75 ohm
cable to TV
Incoming 75 ohm
cable TV cable
Converter/Descrambler

Setting up the television 7
For subscribers to unscrambled basic cable
television service with scrambled premium
channels
If you subscribe to a cable television service in which basic channels are
unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a converter/
descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal splitter and anA/B switch
box (available from the cable television company or an electronics supply
store). Follow the connections shown above.
With the switch in the Bposition, you can directly tune any
nonscrambled channels on your television. With the switch in the A
position, tune your television to the output of the converter/descrambler
box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler box to
tune scrambled channels.
Connecting to other equipment
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio
components to the television is dependent on the model and features of
each component. Check the owner's manual provided with each
component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. You may
need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of
components. The diagrams are intended to show component video and
audio interconnections only.
Selecting the video input source:
1Press INPUT to view a signal from another device connected to
your television, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select ANT,
VIDEO1, VIDEO2 (on the front panel), or COMPONENT depending
on which input jacks you used to connect your devices.
2Press INPUT on the remote control to display the current signal
source. Press the channel CH + / -- buttons or the 0 through 4
number buttons to select the desired mode.
Connecting the television to a VCR
Connecting the television to a VCR with an
S-Video cord
If you connect a VCR with a S-VIDEO cord to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the
rear of the television, you must also connect the audio cords to the
AUDIOIN jacks on the rear of the television. The S-VIDEO cord only carries
the video signal. The audio signal is separate.
Note:
When the S-video cord and the video cord are connected to each jack at the
same time, the S-video cord takes precedence over the video cord.
Connecting the television to a DVD player or
satellite receiver
If your DVD player or satellite receiver has an S-Video out jack, connect
cords as shown.
Connecting the television to a DVD player with
component video
If your DVD player has component video out jacks, connect your
television to a DVD player using a component video cord. It can greatly
enhance picture quality and performance.
Incoming 75 ohm
cable TV cable
75 ohm
cable to TV RF IN jack
Converter/
Descrambler
Splitter A/B Switch
To Audio/ Video
OUT
Audio/ Video
cord (not
supplied)
To Audio/
Video IN
Rear of the TV
S-Video cord
(not supplied)
To S-Video IN
Rear of the TV
To S-Video
OUT
Audio cord (not
supplied)
To Audio OUT
To Audio OUT
Audio cord (not
supplied)
To S-Video OUT
To Audio IN
To S-Video IN
S-Video cord
(not supplied)
Rear of the TV

8Setting up the television
Note:
This television is only capable of displaying 480i interlaced signal when
connected to a digital device with component video outputs. If you
input a 480p, 720p, or 1080i signal to the component video inputs,
COMPONENT is displayed on a black screen. If COMPONENT appears,
set the digital device's component output to 480i.
Connecting the television to a DTV receiver or
set-top box
If you connect a DTV receiver/set-top box, connect your television to it by
using a component video cord.
Connecting the television to an AV amplifier
The exact configuration to connect various video and audio components
to the television depends on the model and features of each component.
Check the owner’s manual provided with each component for the
location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
Connecting the television to a camcorder
To play back from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the television
as shown.
Connecting the television to a video game
console
The television can also be used as a display device for manyvideo games.
However, due to the wide variety of signals generated by these devices
and subsequent connection variations required, they have not all been
included in the suggested connection diagrams. You'll need to consult
each component's owner's manual for additional information.
Using the menu
To access the menu using the TV buttons:
• Press both of the CH and CH buttons at the same time. The
menu screen appears.
To access the menu using the remote control:
• Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
To Audio
OUT
Audio cord
(not supplied)
To
Component
OUT
To
COMPONENT IN
Rear of the TV
To Audio IN
Video cord (not
supplied)
To Component OUT
Video cord (not
supplied)
To
Audio
OUT
Audio
cord (not
supplied)
Rear of the TV
Rear of the TV
To Audio IN
Audio cord (not
supplied)
Amplifier
Rear of the TV
Audio/Video cord (not
supplied)
To Audio/Video OUT
Front of the TV
To Audio/Video OUT
Audio/Video cord (not
supplied)
Front of the TV
Video Game
Console

Setting up the television 9
To select a setting using the TV buttons:
•UsetheCH and CH buttons and the VOL and VOL
buttons.
To select a setting using the remote control:
•UsetheCH + and CH - buttons and the VOL + and VOL - buttons.
Setting the language
You can choose from three different languages (English, French, and
Spanish) for the on-screen displays.
To select a menu language:
1Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
Note:
If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the menu screen returns
to normal television operation automatically.
2Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select SETUP menu.
3Press the CH + and CH - buttons to select LANGUAGE, then press
the VOL + button.
4Press the VOL+and VOL - buttons to select the desired language:
•English (ENGLISH),
•French (FRANÇAIS), or
•Spanish (ESPAÑOL).
5Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Memorizing channels
This television is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows
channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory,
skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must
be programmed into the television’s memory.
To use this television with an antenna, set the TV/CABLE menu option to
the TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the
CABLE mode.
Selecting TV or cable
To select TV or cable input:
1Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
2Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select the SETUP menu.
3Press the CH + and CH - buttons to select TV/CABLE.
4Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select TV or CABLE.
•TV—VHF/UHF channels
•CABLE—Cable television channels
5Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Note:
It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen
after being selected.
CABLE CHART
The following chart is typical of many cable system channel allocations.
The number on the top is the number on the television. The number or
letter on the bottom is the corresponding cable channel.
Automatic memory tuning
Memorizing channels is best accomplished during evening “primetime”
hours, as more channels are broadcasting digital signals. Memorizing
channels can only be accomplished while a station is broadcasting a
digital signal to set the channel into memory.
If you are not sure of the digital channels available in your area, visit
www.antennaweb.org to find a list based on your address or zip code.
To automatically memorize channels:
1Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
2Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select the SETUP menu,
then press the CH + and CH - buttons to select AUTO CH
MEMORY.
3Press the VOL + button. The television begins memorizing all of
the channels available in your area.
After completing analog tuning, digital tuning starts
automatically. Depending on the reception condition, it may take
from 15 to 30 minutes to complete memorizing digital cable
channels. Depending on the condition of the reception, the BAR
display may not advance for several minutes.
Note:
Some new channels may be added. You should complete the AUTO CH
MEMORY procedure periodically.
Adding and deleting channels
To add or delete analog channels:
1Press TUNER to select the Analog mode.
2Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
3Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select the OPTION menu,
then press the CH + and CH - buttons to select ADD/DELETE.
4Press the VOL + button. The ADD/DELETE menu appears.
5Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using the
CH + and CH - buttons.
6Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select ADD or DELETE.
7Repeat steps 5-6 for other channels you want to add or delete.
8Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
To add or delete digital channels:
1Press TUNER to select the Digital mode.
2Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
3Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select the OPTION menu,
then press the CH + and CH - buttons to select DIGITAL SETUP.
4Press the VOL + button. The DIGITAL SETUP menu appears.
5Press the CH + and CH - buttons to select ADD/DELETE, then
press the VOL + button. The ADD/DELETE (DTV) menu appears.
6Press the CH + and CH - buttons to select ADD/DELETE, then
press the VOL + button.
7Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using the
CH + and CH - buttons.
8Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select ADD or DELETE.
9Repeat steps 6-8 for other channels you want to add or delete,
then press MENU/ENTER.
10 Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly to return to the normal screen.
To add a digital channel you are watching:
1Press TUNER to select the Digital mode. Use the number buttons
to directly select the digital channel you want to add.
2Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
3Press the VOL + and VOL - buttons to select the OPTION menu,
then press the CH + and CH - buttons to select DIGITAL SETUP.
4Press the VOL - button. The DIGITAL SETUP menu appears.
5Press the CH + and CH - buttons to select ADD/DELETE, then
press the VOL - button. The ADD/DELETE (DTV) menu appears.
6Press the CH + and CH - buttons to select ADDING CHANNEL,
then the VOL + button.
7Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly to return to the normal screen.
8Repeat steps 1-7 for other channels you want to add directly.

10 Using the TV
Using the TV
Notes:
If youselect a channel with no broadcast signal, the sound is automatically
muted.
If a station you areviewing stops broadcasting, thetelevision automatically
shuts itself off after 15 minutes.
To use the television:
1Press POWER to turn on the television.
2Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOL and VOL
buttons on the TV or the VOL + and VOL - buttons on the remote
control. The volume level is indicated on the screen by green bars.
As the volume level increases, so do the number of bars. If the
volume decreases, the number of green bars also decreases.
3Set the TV/CABLEmenu option to the appropriate position (see
“Selecting TV or cable” on page 9).
4Press the direct channel selection buttons to select the channel.
Selecting analog channels
When the TV/CABLE menu option is the TV position, all channels can be
instantly selected by using two buttons. For example, to select channel
2, press 0, then 2. If you press only 2, channel selection will be delayed
for a few seconds. For channels 10 and above, press the two digits in
order.
When the TV/CABLE menu option is the CABLEposition, channels can be
selected as follows:
Selecting digital channels
To select digital channels, press the channel number in order. When –is
contained in the channel number, press the first three digits, then press
–/DISPLAY, followed by the remaining three digits. For example, to
select channel 015-001, press 0 1 5 – 0 0 1. Note the following:
• If a channel is selected with only audio content, “AUDIO ONLY” will
be displayed on the screen.
• If a channel is selected with a weak digital signal, “DIGITAL
CHANNEL SIGNAL STRENGTH IS LOW” will be displayed on the
screen.
• If the digital channel has the same analog channel, you may be
able to watch the same channel on analog.
• If a channel is selected to which you have not subscribed, “DIGITAL
CHANNEL IS ENCRIPTED” will be displayed on the screen.
Seeking channels
To seek the next channel:
• Press and release the CH + and CH - buttons. The channel
automatically stops at the next channel set into memory.
For proper operation, before seeking channels, channels should be set
into the memory. See “Memorizing channels” on page 9.
Viewing information
Note:
The screen automatically returns to normal TV operation after 10 seconds.
To view program information:
1Press -/DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen.
When the television receives a digital signal, the digital
information appears:
• Broadcast program name
• Station name
• Remaining time
•Audiolanguage
•Programname
•V-Chiprating
•V-Chipmark
When the television receives an analog signal, –/DISPLAY shows
only analog information.
2Press –/DISPLAY again. The analog information appears.
•Clock
• Channel number or video mode selected
• Channel label (if preset)
• Stereo or SAP (second audio program) audio status
•Picturesize
3Press –/DISPLAY again to clear the call display.
Viewing the previous channel
The RECALL button allows you to go back to the last channel viewed.
Press RECALL again to return to the last channel you were watching.
Muting the volume
To mute the volume:
1Press MUTE to turn off the sound. The television’s sound is
silenced and MUTE appears on the screen.
2Switch the sound back on by pressing MUTE again or by pressing
the VOL + or VOL –button.
Using sleep
To set the sleep function:
To set the television to turn off after a preset amount of time, press
SLEEP on the remote control. The clock counts up ten (10) minutes for
each press of the SLEEP button (0, 10, 20...100, 110, 120).
After the sleep time is programmed, the display appears briefly every ten
minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating. To confirm the
sleep timer setting, press SLEEP and theremaining time is displayed for
a few seconds. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until
the display turns to 0.
Setting the V-Chip
An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing
violent scenes or pictures that you may choose to exclude. The restriction
applies to TV rating and movie rating if this data is transmitted. You may
set this restriction separately. To use the V-Chip function, you must set a
password.
Notes:
The V-Chip function is activated only on programs and input sources that
have the rating signal.
It may take several minutes to complete the initial V-Chip setup.
To avoid forgetting the password, write it down and keep it in a safe place.
However, if you forget the password,
Channels Press
1-9 Press 0 twice, then 1-9 as needed.
Example: to select channel 2, press 0 0 2.
10-12 Press 0, then the remaining 2 digits.
Example, to select channel 12, press 0 1
2.
13-99 Press the 2 digits in order.
Example, to select channel 36, press 3 6.
100-125 Press the 3 digits in order. Example, to
select channel 120, press 1 2 0.
TV Cable
VHF
2-13 VHF 2-13
UHF
14-69 STD/HRC/IRC 14-36 (A) (W)
37-59 (AA) (WW)
60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)
86-94 (86) (94)
95-99 (A-5) (A-1)
100-125 (100) (125)
01 (5A)