GE 20F110TEWX User manual

Television User's Guide

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges ........................................................................... 3
Protect Components from Overheating ........................................................... 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .................................... 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ................................................ 3
Use Indirect Light ............................................................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ....................................... 3
TV + DVD.......................................................................................................................... 4
Fxplanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6
Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................ 6
Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................... 6
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7
Turn on the TV................................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 7
Complete Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 7
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 8
Using the INPUT Button ..................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................... 9
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................... 9
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature .......................................................... 9
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 10
How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 11
USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................... 11
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ......................................................... 12
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .......................................................... 13
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................. 13
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 15
Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 15
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .................................................................. 16
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 16
V-Chip Exempt Program Block ......................................................................... 16
V-Chip Active .................................................................................................... 17
Front Panel Lock ............................................................................................... 17
Change Password ............................................................................................. 17

Table of Contents
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 18
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 18
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 19
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................ 20
Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 21
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 23
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 24
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet,
]urn off the TVand/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables,
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded, Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
packed separately.
Protect Components from Overheating
Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate flee[y.
Don't stack components.
If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation,
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't
flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack,
If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead
of straight down the middle of the TV.
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables, Also, keep the twin lead
cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully, Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and
strength to prevent the TVfrom being accidentafly tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TVwhere sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting,
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Coaxial cable S Video cable Audio/Video cables
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TV (back panel)
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TV + DVD
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and LAUDLOjacks on the back of the TVand
to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player,
B. If your DVD player has an S-Videojack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-VlDEOjack on the
back of the TV and to the S-Videojack on the DVD player. If your DVD player doesn't have an
S-Video jack, go to C.
-OR-
C. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the VIDEOjack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output
Jack on the DVD player.
2, Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your TV,
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on your TV,
Go to page 6
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Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several
ways to connect components to your TV,
ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cabie to receive the signal from the
antenna, cable, or cable box.
IN
III
AUDIO VIDEOS-VIDEO
R L
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Lets you connect a component such as a
VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.
R (Right) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The
right audio connector is usually red,
L (Left mono) AUDIO Provides left audio connection.
The left audio connector is usually white.
VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow,
S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video
jacks because the color part of the signal is separated
from the black and white part of the picture. When using
S-ViDEO, make sure to connect left and right audio
cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks.
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The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The TV has one set of front audio/video input jacks for your convenience. These
`jacks are on the front of the TV. To access the component you connected to the
front of the TV,press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the
screen. Thejacks are ideal for connecting a video game console or a camcorder.
No_e:Whonconnec£n_g_,,componentd_atonly hasonc,audiojack, surh assomocamcorders,
u_ethe TV'sAUDIOL/MONOjac_to hr,artheaudio
VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or
video game console.
UMONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR,
camcorder, or video game console,
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the buttons on the front of your TV
to operate many of the TV's features,
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted
items,
CH- Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like
the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls,
CH+ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up
arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL- Decreases the volume, tn the menu system, acts like the left arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL+ Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turns the TVon and off.
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outlet.
Put batteries in the remote
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
Insert 2 "AAA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
Replace the cover.
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_- Arrows
OK
button
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup
The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through
the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout
the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use
the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the
right or left arrow button to move right or left,
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK,
Note,H_ghhghtedmeansthat the menu itemstand_out from other
menu immsonthehst (appearsdarke_brighter,or adfffc,mntco/u_)
Turn on the TV
PressON.OFFontheremote,or pressPOWERon theTV's
front panel
Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your TVallows the [V's features to work
properly. The first time you turn on your TV,the SETUPscreen
appears with Language highlighted. The default language is
English. To choose another language, press the right arrow
button on the remote.
Complete Auto Channel Search
This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is
sometimes catted auto programming,
1, Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.
2. The Signal Type option is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then
press OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Start. PressOK
to begin the auto channel search.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching TV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 3.
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ON=OFF
PRESETS SKIP
CC INFO
SLEEP
iNPUT
The Buttons on the Remote Control
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time
settings directly through the remote control,
To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first, To enter a
two-digit channel, press the two digits and expect a few
seconds delay, This is if you want to enter a third digit,
Arrows Used to highlight to different items in the TV menu
and to adjust the menu controls,
CC Toggles closed captioning on and off,
CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current
channel list, Press once to change the channel up or down;
press and hold to continue changing channels,
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and
returns you to normal viewing,
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel,
INFO Brings up channel banner,
INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (V/D,
5VID, FRNT and current channel),
MENU Brings up the Main menu,
MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level, Press
again to restore the volume,
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items,
ON,OFF Turns the TVon and off,
PRESETS Brings up sound and picture presets,
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will
wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel,
Press repeatedly to add more time,
SLEEP Sets the TVto turn off, Each time you press SLEEP
the clock adds 15 minutes (up to four hours), To cancel,
continue to press SLEEP until you reach g,
VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume,
Using the INPUT Button
Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video
input channels and view components you have connected to
the TV,
1, Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON.
2, Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source
and view the component,
3, To return to the previous channel, continue pressing
INPUT.
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Channel Banner
There are several items that might appear on-screen when
you press the INFO button on the remote, This display is
called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the
items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to
bottom).
SAP
CC
Stereo or Mono
Skip:0:30
07:78am
06 ABCDEF
(Ix
Displayed when the current channel
is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio
Program) information.
Displayed when V-Chip has been
activated.
Displayed when Closed Captioning is
available on the current channel.
Stereo displayed when the current
channet is broadcasting in stereo.
Mono displayed when the current
channel is broadcasting in mono.
Corresponds to the SKiP button.
Shows the amount of time left before
the TV switches back to the previous
channel.
Displays the current time.
Displays the current channel and
labet assigned to the channel,
Displayed when you mute the sound.
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature
The auto tuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different
components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When
you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change
your TV to channet 3, for exampie, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.
NotE,Auto tun#lg Jsno_avaflablewl_hyour remote }4_umu_ havea universalremote,(_old
s_aratu/y) touse_heauto tuning feature
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV'smenu corresponds to the
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your TV.When you set up auto tuning, you're telling the TV what
channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT,CABLE button on
the remote control.
1, PressMENU(the MAIN MENUappears).
2. Highlight Setupand pressOKon your remote control.
3. Highlight Auto Tuningand pressOK.
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4, Choose which channel you want to set:
Set VCR1 Lets you set up the channel the TVtunes to when you press the
VCR1 button,
Set VCR2 Letsyou set up the channel the TVtunes to when you pressthe
VCR2button,
SetSAT/CABLE Letsyou set up the channel the TVtunes to when you press
the SAT.CABLEbutton.
Set DVD Letsyou set up the channel the TVtunes to when you pressthe
DVDbutton,
5, Press the right arrow button to setect the choice that matches the way you
have the component connected to this TV,
The choices and a brief explanation follow:
N/A Choose this if you don't have this particular
component connected to the TV, or if you don't want the TV
to automatically tune to the correct channel when you're
using this component,
CHO2(SAT/CABLE only) Component is connected to the
ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TVto
tune to channel 2 when you press the SAT*CABLE button on
the remote, Reminder: make sure the component's Channel
2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2. Usually this switch ison the
back of the component,
CHO3or 04 Component is connected to the ANTENNA jack
on the back of the TV, and you want the TVto tune to
channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the
remote, Reminder: make sure the component's Channel 3/4
switch is set to the appropriate channel,
VII:)7 Component is connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack
on the back of the TV and you want the TVto tune to a video
input channel when you press the corresponding button,
FRNT(FrontVideolnput) Component is connected to the
VIDEOjack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to
tune to the front video input channel when you press the
corresponding button.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The choices in the USA V-CHIP menu involve software inside your TV(referred to
as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence,
sex, or other content you may believe children should not view,
Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password,
By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off," For instructions to turn on
V-Chip, go to page 17,
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How V-Chip Works
V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc,) and content
themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc,)], Ef you have blocked the rating
and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message
7his channel has not been approved for viewing, Change channel or press OK to enter
password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control,
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received
with no content themes wilt only be blocked if you block their age-based rating,
You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated, and
programs that are considered unrated, The TVage-based ratings and content
themes you can block follow:
USA V-Chip Rating System
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and
may be unsuitable for children under 17, It contains one or more of the following
content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or
graphic violence (V),
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents
would find unsuitable for children under 14, Parents are strongly urged to exercise
greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children
under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V),
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their
younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content
themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual
situations (S), or moderate violence (V),
TV-G (General Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all
ages, It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong
language (L), and little or no violence (V),
TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and
above, It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the
developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality.
Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or
comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7,
TV-Y (All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young
audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger
children.
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Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older, tt may contain
elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable
for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the
development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences, Other
Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of
nudity and/or sex.
14+ (Viewers 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which may
not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14, Parents are strongly cautioned to
exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens, Violence
Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence, Could deal with mature themes
and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain
scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity, There could be frequent use of profanity.
PG (Parental Guidance) Programming intended for a general audience but which
may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may
consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged
8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression wilt be limited
and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other
Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive
language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all age groups.
While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may
be part of the audience, Violence Guidelines: Wilt contain very little violence,
either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could
frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which
minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There
may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity,
C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for
children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will
not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or
encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and
will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no
profanity, nudity or sexual content,
C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines:
Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children's sense of
security and well being, There wilt be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of
aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly
imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be
no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
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Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
18+ (Adults) Programming is for adults only, This program contains sustained
violence or extremely violent scenes.
16+ (Viewers 16 and over) Programming is not suitable for those under age 16.
This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes,
13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under
the age of 13, This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more
scenes that are violent enough to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult
istherefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13.
8+ (Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program is
suitable for most audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could
upset young children, Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore
recommended for young children (under the age of 8) who do not distinguish
between reality and imagination,
G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. Ltcontains
no violence, or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented
in a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way,
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV
programs can and cannot be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
t, Choose ParentalControlfrom the MAIN MENU (the
PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the
Parental Control menu). Create your password using the
number buttons on the remote.
2, Highlight and select USA V-Chip.Then select TV
Ratings.
3, Onceyou gettothe TVRAflNGLtMITscreen, usethe
arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the
status of a TV program rating or content theme from
View to Block,
4. For TVrating limits to take effect, turn on V-Chipactive
in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu (box hascheck mark),
The foflowing sections give you more details about how to
change the status of TV program limits.
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The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATtNG LIMIT
screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit
to the left is View or Block,
Rating Field
Lets you select from
a list of age-based
ratings you can
block or view.
Content Themes
Lists the content themes
you can block or view.
Content Status Fields
content themes to view
for the selected rating,
and whether the status of
the content theme is
currently View (V) or Block
(B).
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and
associated content.
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only
TV 14 Parents Strangly Cautioned
TVPG Parental Guidance Suggested
TVGGeneralAudience
TV Y7 D_rectedto Children 7years and
older
TV Y All Children
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a
specified age-based rating level,
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating
corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want
the child to watch,
2. Press the OK button to toggle between VlewandBtock,
[he status for the rating listed to the left and all higher
ratings automatically changes to Block.
3. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Go back
and press OK,
4. Turn on V-Chipactive in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu
(box has check mark) for rating limits to take effect.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of
the ratings back to Vie_z
1. Press the up or down arrow button to select the rating
with a status of Block.
2. PressOKto select Vie_
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D
L
S
V
FV
Content Themes
Sexually expficit dialogue
Adult language
Sexualsituations
Violence
Fantasy Violence
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can biock programs based on their content, (Content is
represented by the D, L, S,V and FV on your screen.) When
you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated
programs as well,
To block program content:
t, Determine the content themes you want to block,
2, Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating
whose content theme you want to change,
3, Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a
particular content theme status,
4, Press the OK button to change its status to B, (tn the
example to the left, you block the language (L)
corresponding with TV-14. The language for TV-MA is
blocked as welt),
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Viewing Specific Content Themes
if you block specific content themes, you have the option of
going back and changing some of the content themes back
to (V)Vie_
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V)
W_e_z
2, Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating
whose content theme you want to change, such as B
under language ([) corresponding with TV-14.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a
particular content theme status,
4. Press the OK button to change the status back to _Z Your
child wou[d then be able to watch programs with the
TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with
TV-MA language content.
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languagechangesto(V) Vi_,wH_gherratedcontent themes,suchas
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Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
tf you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian
English and French V-Chip by ratings only, When you block a
particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated
programs as well,
[o block Canadian English and French program ratings:
1, Select Canada V-Chipfrom the PARENTAL CONTROL
menu,
2, Highlight English Ratings or FrenchRatings andpress
OK,
3, Determine the rating you want to block,
4, Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you
want to change.
5. Press the OK button to change its status to block (the
lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you
selected change to lock).
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
To access the Movie Rating Limit menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the MAtNMENUappears).
2. Select ParentatControl.
3. Select USA V-Chip.
4. Select Movie Ratings.
Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu, follow the same steps described for
blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings.
V-Chip Exempt Program Block
The Exempt Prgms, option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes
as unrated can be viewed. Hnrated TV programs may include news, sports, political,
religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to both USA and
Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.
Unlocked All unrated programs are available,
Locked All unrated programs are not available.
Note:Youmu_t rememberto activate F g'h/pForradng limits to takeeffect
Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt Prgms. Then press the right arrow to
toggle between the lock and unlock icon.
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Using the TV's Features
V-Chip Active
Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings,
1. From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight
V-Chip active.
2, Pressthe right or left arrow to turn on (box has check mark) or off (box doesn't
have check mark) V-Chip active,
If you do not activate V-Chip, none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect,
If you forget your password you can reset it, Make sure the TV is off,
Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the TV's front panel and CLEAR on the
remote for approximately 5 seconds, Enter a new password next time you access
the PARENTAL CONTROL menu,
Front Panel Lock
Selecting this option lets you {ock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV's front panel.
The remote still tunes to any channel, When using this as a Parental Control
method, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television,
1, From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight
Lock Fr,Panel,
2. Pressthe right or left arrow to turn on (box has check mark) or off (box doesn't
have check mark) front panel lock,
Change Password
Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time, Once you
enter a new password from Change Passwd. in the PARENTAL CONTROLmenu it is
the password you use until you change it again.
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Sound Menu
7_ebte [ncreases or decreases the treble,
Bass Increases or decreases tbe bass.
Balance Press the right arrow to increase the audio output
in the right speaker; press the left arrow to increase the
audio output in the left speaker.
Sound Type Press the right arrow to scroll through the
available audio types, which control the way the sound
comes through your speakers: Mono piays the sound in mono
only, Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
stereo signals; and Stereo to split the incoming stereo audio
signal into left and right channels. Most TVprograms and
recorded materials have stereo audio, The word Stereo
appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is
broadcast in stereo.
SAP (Second Audio Program) Plays the program's audio in
a second language, if one is available. The TVdispiays the
word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with
SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also
used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the
video for the visuafly impaired.
Picture Menu
The PICTUREmenu options apply to the video for the main
TV and video input selections.
Picture Preset Press the right arrow to scroll through the
available picture preset settings: Natural, Bright, Soft, and
Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing
environment.
Auto Color Turn this option on to automatically correct the
color of the picture, This is especially useful for tracking
realistic flesh tone colors as you switch channels.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark
areas of the picture,
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
77nt Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture
Preset changes to Personal. Use the left or right arrow
button to make adjustments. To return to the PICTUREmenu,
press the up or down arrow button.
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