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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbefore operating equipment
]his product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly awareof.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety andoperating instructionsshould
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Inslructions - The safety and operating instructions should
beretained for future reference.
3. HeedWarnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should beadhered to..
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture -T!;eappliance should not be used near water
-forexample, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or neara swimming pool,etc.
6. Carts and Stands- The appliance should be used onlywith acart or
stand that is recommended bythe manufacturer.
6A. _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its properventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such asa bookcaseor cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from hear sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce hea!.
10. Power Sources -The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
markedon the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
12. Cleaning -The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outside antenna is connectedto
the.receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet .when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken s_)that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service -The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. Thepower supply cord or the plug hasbeen damaged;or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a markedchange in performance; or
E. Theappliance has beendropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicingshould be referred to qualified service personnel.
Noteto the CATVsyslem installer: Thisreminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the
building, as closeto the point of cable entry as practical.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as per NEC- National Electric Code
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Introdtnction
Welcoxnc/Rcgistralion ot "lou! 'IV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ................................................................ ...... 4
Hooking Up Your "I'V ................................................ 5
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ..................
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control ............... 7
_ On-Screen {MENU) Features
,0,Setting the TV h)r Cable TV Operation .............. 8
•_Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...9"
•_-Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 10
_'How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning. ...... 1I
Setting the TV for Stereo Programs .................. 12
•_"Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 13
,_.Using Set Clock and Set Timer Controls .... 14-15
"_Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 16
"_Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 17
_. Adjusting the TV Picture Controls ................... 18
+Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 19
+Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker
On/Off Switch) ................................................. 20
4_Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ......... 21
Remote (_0ntr01 Qperation
Using the Remote (TV and VCR) ......... 22-23
Using Smart Picture Control ....................... 24
using Smart SoundControl .......... ,.......... i............... 24
Using Smart Surf Control and Surf Button .............. 25
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 26-27
Setting the TV Remote to Work
Cable TV Conveners .......................................... 28-29
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - Search Method .................................... 30
General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 31
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 32
Index ........................................................................ 32
Factory Service Locations .................................. 33-34
Warranty .................................................................. 35
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Infrared Remote Control which works _,_,)i.ll1k¢5,C[
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable Converters.
Standard Broadcast (VIIF/UItF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Stereo Ready TV with built:in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system for receiving TV programs
broadcast in stereo sound.
Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to read
TV program dialogue or voice conversations as on-
screen text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick
and easy selection of favorite stations available in
your area.
On-Screen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) which show helpful messages for setting of
TV controls.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VC.Rs (or other video accessories) for quality TV
picture and sound playback.
Smart Button for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to keep volume levels
consistent during program changes or commercial
breaks), and Smart Picture (for automatic picture
adjustments on a variety of program sources).
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFT
at preset times.
Clock Timer feature which can turn ON the TV at
any preset time - just like an alarm clock.
Feature Demonstration Mode Preview. Press the
Volume •and Channel •buttons on the TV at the
same time to begin a series of messages that describe
the use and benefit of your TV's features. To cancel
the demonstration, press any button on the front of
the TV and follow the on-screen instructions.
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r- Cal,,eTV "-
[l_.l,t_aI I_jall¢LlK0)C,t,Ja4_Ja:l signal is a single round cable
(75 ohm) then you're ready to
y(mr (..'able TV inl)u¢ connect to the TV.
•into your home may be If you have aCable TV
a single (75 ohm) cable, or Converter Box:
a Converter Box Connect the Cable TV signal to
installation. In either case the Cable Signal IN(put) plug
the connection t.o the TV is on the Converter.
Cable TV Signal Input
very easy. Just put the C_,bleTVCompany
threaded end of the cable A.>_ _?
signal to the TV's antenna _,\ /_. • _. _o,,dc_,_e
plug and screw it down "-- ' "
tight. _(_ Cable "IV Convener
Box Connection
2"_ Connect Cable TV cable
to ANTENNA plug on the TV.
If you have a Converter Box:
Conncct thc OUT(put) plug on
the Converter to the ANTENN,_
plug on thc TV.
Renlcmbcr,
set the TV for
the type signal
you've just connected
(see page 7).
To select only the
numbers on your
Cable Sysetm see
"'Auto Program"
(page 9). If you use a
Cable Converter box,
set the TV to the
same channel as.the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear or"
the converter.)
combmatiol_ (outdoor
or indoor) antenna
receives normal broadcast
channels 2-13 (VHF) and
14-69 (UHF). Your
connection to such an
antenna is easy since there
is only one antenna plug
(75_-ohm) on the back of
your TV -and that's where
the antenna goes.
your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the
end, then you're ready to
connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat twin-
lead wire (300 ohm), you first
need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter.
Combination VHI:/UHF Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor) "•
_Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the
ANTENNA plug on the rear of
the TV. If the round end of the
antenna wire is threaded, screw
it down tight.
300 to 75f2
Adapter
(483521827003)
Back of TV
Round Cable
75_ Ohm
['(cmcmbcL @
be sure to set the TV
lbr the type signal
you've connected (see
"SETUP" on page 7 of
this manual).
To set the TV to select
only the channel
numbers in your area
see haw to "Program"
or "Add" channels in
memory on page 9.
To order any optional
accessory contact your
dealer or call the toll-
free accessory ordering
number :
(1-800-292-6066).
Ie b(IMc Anletltt(t, o/
ble T_, to VCR to
TV connection is shown to
the right. For more
information on other
hookups (possible when
Cable Converter boxes are
included) refer to your
accessory VCR and Cable
Converter Owner's
Manual for details.
fyour
ntenna or Cable TV signal
the IN FROM ANT(enna)
ug on thc VCR.
._ Connect the OUT TO TV
plug on the VCR to the
ANTENNA plug on the TV
[(connecting cable supplied with
[the VCR.)
Outdoor VHF/UHF "400 to 75_2 Ohm)bin /IN
A nlenna " Adapter
V ik ....o.... _,o,, '_.--%/JA -_*
Round Cable
Cable TV signal 15_.2Supplied with VCR
/
,_ Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with
your VCR for other
connections and TV/VCR
operating details.
Back of TV

Press tile POWER button to
Iturn tile TV ON.
<_a Press the VOLUME UP (&)
or DOWN (Y) button to adjust
the sound level.
<_ Press tile CtIANNEL UP (A)
or DOWN (Y) button to select
TV channels.
_4_ Point the remote control
toward the remote sensor window
on the TV when operating the TV
with the remote.
Note: Always press two number
buttons on the remote when
selecting channels.
For example:, press "0" then "6"
for channel 6.
To load the supplied batteries
into the remote:
1° Remove the battery
compartment lid on the
back of the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2-
AA) in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends
of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case is
marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid.
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@ any button on the front of
the TV to turn the TV ON.
The tuned channel number will
always show on screen when the
TV is first turned ON (and with
channel changes). You can also
press the STATUS button (on the
remote) to see what channel the
TV is ON.

irst litm' Setup autontatica/ly
takes care of some basic TV
control settings for you. Follow
the steps in this section to quickly
add area channel numbers into
the TV's mentory, and set the TV
for your connected signal
(Antenna or Cable.)
<_ With SETUP control selected,
press (+) button (on the TV or
remote) to show the list of
SETUP items.
Press the CHANNEL • or •
(on the TV or remote) to pick any
of the SETUP items listed.
<_ With SELECT LANGUAGE
control ON, press (+) button to
set the language of the TV's Menu
controls. (Either English,
Espanol/Spanish, or
Francais/French).
)With AUTO CABLE
SELECT control ON, press (+)
button to automatically set the TV
to receive either Cable TV or
Antenna signals (connected at the
rear of the TV).
_With AUTO PROGRAM
control ON, press (+) button to
automatically add Cable system or
local area channel numbers into
the TV's memory.
<_a With SET CLOCK control
ON, press (-) button to set the
TV's clock for the correct hour
(and AM/PM settings). Press the
(+) button to set the minutes part
of the clock.
Rcmclnbc_, SETUP is a
first-use, one-time operation
and will not have to be repeated
(even if the TV is unplugged.)
Press the remote's STATUS button
(or use "EXIT") to back out of the
SETUP Menu.
If the SETUP Menu disappears
and you are not finished, just press
the MENU and (+) buttons to
return to the SETUP screen.
NOTE: The "SETUt;" on-_creen control [
is automatically selected when you first /
plug-in your TV and press the MENU
Ibutton.(on the TV or the remote.)
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supplied channels.
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PRESS * TO
AUTO PROGRAM CHANNELS
"RED" channel numbers ]have been added to memory

OsI'E: ljyou w_'nt through
etu U (see page 7), this task
has already been completed for
you.
You need to make sure that the TV
is set to pick up either Cable TV.
stations or Antenna signals. In
other words, the TV needs to know
whether you have connected a
.Cable TV signal or a normal
antenna to its ANTENNA plug.
<_ Press MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
the MENU • or • buttons on the
TV) to select the word CABLE
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
,_ Press the VOLUME (+) or (-)
buttons (on the TV or the remote)
to select either:
YES-
NO-
If you DO have Cable TV
connected to the TV.
Channels I-125 can be
selected.
If you have an Antenna
connected to the TV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected.
Press STATUS to clear the
screen
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CHANNEL •• buttons
and scan the channels. CH•• on
the remote works only after
STATUS button is pressed (or
Menu times out.)
Remember, the TV has been set at
the factory to select certain channel
numbers. See the following page
on how to set the TV to select the
channels in your area.
8

OTE: If you went through
Setup (see page 7), this task
has already been completed for
you.
Your TV can automatically set.
itself for local area (or Cable TV)
channels. This makes it easy for
you to select only the TV stations
in your area when the CH(annel)
••buttons are pressed.
<_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL •or •buttons (or
the MENU •or •buttons on the
TV) to select the word
PROGRAM with the TV's on-
screen Arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (+)
<_obutton (on the TV or the remote)
PROGRAM.
Press the (+) button again to
start the TV search for area
channels.
Flashing channel numbers will
count upward on the screen as the
TV looks for channels to "ADD".
Press any button (on the TV or
remote) to stop the channel search
at any time. When the channel
•search is completed the TV will
return to the last viewed channel.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
the screen
Try it out. Press
-tCHANNEL A,V buttun,_
and see which channels have been
added.
Remember, if you want to drop
any unwanted channels from the
TV's memory, see the next page on
how to "Manually" add and delete
channels.
Note: As the TV searches for
channels to "ADD" into memory
the on-screen display may move
(or jitter slightly). This is normal
operation and does not indicate a
need for service.
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added to the TV's memory.
"WHITE" channel numbers are not
present n the TV s program memory.
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fauto I'roglamming (see
Jqkprevious page) adds all the
channels it can find (on your
Antenna or Cable TV system) into
the TV's memory. Add/Delete
Channels makes it easy for you to
add other channels, or drop
unwanted channels,front the list of
channels in.memory.
Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
the MENU • or • buttons on the
TV) to select the word CHANNEL
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
•1<_ Press CHANNEL Number
11 buttons on the remote (or Channel
] ] • •.on the TV) to select the
] ] channel you want to SAVE (or
I _ [ DELETE.)
[<__ Press VOLUME (+) button to
| I SAVE the selected channel
I Ioum orinto memory.
|I Press VOLUME (-) button to
l DELETE a channel from memory.
I@ Press the STATUS button to
] clear the screen after adding all the
Ichannels you w_
_CHANNEL•• buttons.
[ The channels you SAVED should
Iappear. The channels you
IDELETED should not appear.
[Remember, you can also add the
I VCR/AUX mode (see page 20)
] into the TV's channel memory.
] Then by pressing the CH • •
[ buttons you can quickly select the
] Audio/Video Input jacks on the
[rear of the TV. Just "SAVE" the
I VCR/AUX mode (located between
] the lowest and highest channel
numbers) into the TV's memory.
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If you need to SAVE (or DELETE) a
channel above 100, use the CHAr
bultons on the TV. The remote control
number buttons can select only up to
channel 99.
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losed Captioning allows you to
read the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the
hearing impaired this feature uses
on-screen "text boxes" to show
dialogue and conversations while
the TV program is in progress.
<_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or •buttons (or the
MENU • or •buttons on the TV)
to select the word CAPTION with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
Press the VOLUME (+) or (-)
buttons to select the desired Closed
Caption (CC) mode - For Example:
CAPTION 1.
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See important note on this
page.)
TEXT 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:
often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board
information for CC programs.
Note: Usually "CAPTION" I is the
most used mode to view captioned
material.
<_ Press the STATUS button after
making your.Caption mode
selection.
The TV display will clear and
Captioning material (if available on
the currently selected TV program)
will appear on the TV screen.
To cancel, set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished
viewing.
m
Remember, broadcast
stations will often use
spe_\ing abbre'_.af_or_s,s,j_bo\s,
dropouts and other grammatical
shortcuts in order to keep pace with
the on-screen action. These type
factors vary upon the source of the
captioned text material and do not
indicate a need for service on the
part of the "IV.
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION I-4, or TEXT !-4)) necessarily being used by a broadcast
station during the transmission of a closed caption program. Refer to your area's
TV program listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
NOTE: The "CC I W/MUTE" setting I
automatically switches the TV to the 1
Closed Caption 1mode whenever the
MUTE button (on the remote control)
is pressed. The Closed Caption I mode
will turn OFF when the TV sound is
returned or unmated.
CAPTION mode
Example Display
TEXT mode
Example Display
TV screen will be blocked from viewing
This symbol will appear with channels
that contain Closed Captioning material.
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our JV c_Itl llC_civt'
broadcast stereo "IV
programs. The TV has both an
amplifier andtwin speakers
through which the stereo sound
can be heard.
<_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
the MENU • or • buttons on
the TV) to select the word
STEREO with the TV's on-
screen Arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (+)
button to turn the STEREO
MODE ON.
<_ Press STATUS to clear the
screen
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not present on a selected
I show and the TV is placed in
the STEREO mode, the sound
coming from the set will remain
monaural (mono.)
SAP is an additional part of the
stereo broadcast system. Sent as a
third audio channel SAP can be
heard apart from the current TV
program sound. TV stations are
free to use SAP for any number
of purposes, but many experts
believe it will be used for foreign
language translations of TV
shows (or for weather and news
bulletins.)
If a SAP signal is not present
with a selected program, the SAP
option cannot be selected. Also, if
SAP is selected on a channel
(with SAP) and you select
another channel, when you return
to the original channel SAP Will
be OFF (and you will have to
reselect the SAP feature.)
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l [se the Volume Bat control to see
_.J the TV's volume level settings
on the TV screen. Once set the
Volume Bar will be seen each time
the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or
remote) are pressed.
<_ Press the MENU button
(M) on
the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or the
MENU • or • buttons on the TV)
to select the words VOL. BAR with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (+) or (-)
buttons to turn the VOL BAR
control ON.
Press STATUS button to clear
i the screen.
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OTE: If you w_'ntthrough First
Time Setup (page 7), this task
has already been completed for you.
Your TV comes with an on-screen
clock. During normal use the clock
shows on the screen with every
channel change (and when the
STATUS button is pressed.)
<_ Press the (M) on
MENU button
the remote, then the CHANNEL •
or • buttons (or the Menu • or •
buttons on the TV) to select the
words SET CLOCK with the TV's
on-screen Arrow.
<_ Press VOLUME (-) button to
set the hour (and AM or PM) parts of
the clock.
Press VOLUME (+) button to set
the minutes part of the clock.
<_ Press STATUS button the
to set
Iclock in operation and clear the
• screen.
RemcJ_bel, the _cn_ote_s
! number buttons can also be
used to enter the time. Be sure to
press "0" first for single digit hour
entries. Press the 1 or 2 number
buttons for the clock's AM or PM
settings.
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_ust like an alarm clock you
_can set the TV to turn itself on
at the same time everyday.
<l_ Press the MENU button
(M)
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
press the MENU •or • buttons
on the TV) to select the words
SET TIMER with the TV's on-
screen Arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (-)
button on the remote to set the
hour you want the TV to turn
itself ON. (Also press the
VOLUME (-) button for the
correct AM or PM setting).
Press the VOLUME (+) button
on the remote to set the minutes
part of the timer clock.
qPress the STATUS button to
set the "ON TIME" and clear the
screen.
_AJ!e, you have set t_e timer to
•&the correct time, this feature
allows you to turn the timer ON or
OFF.
)Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
press the MENU • or • buttons
on the TV) to select the word
TIMER with the TV's on-screen
Arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (+)
button on the remote to choose
between the ON or OFF selection.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
save the TIMER setting and clear
the screen.
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Remember,
the TIMER
SETTING will not
take place unless
the TIMER Menu
control is also set to
"ON". (See TIMER
section below)
The remote's
number buttons can
also be used to set
the clock. Be sure to
press "0" first for
single digit hour
entries. Press the 1
or 2 number buttons
for the clock's AM
or PM settings.
Remember N
to select SET
TIMER and enter
the time you want
the TV to turn on.

Ve you _'vcrJallen a,sleep in
ont of the TV only to have
it wake you up at two in the
morning with atest pattern
screeching in your ears? Well,
your TV can save you all that
trouble by automatically turning
itself off.
Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • (or press the
MENU • or • buttons on the
TV) to select the word SLEEP
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (+) (-)
or
button repeatedly to pick the
amount of time (15 minutes to 2
hours ahead) before the TV will
turn itself off.
The VOLUME (+) or (-) buttons
can also be used to set the amount
of time.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after you have set
the time for the TV to turn off.
A few seconds before the TV is to
shut off a message will come on
the screen telling you GOOD
NIGHT.
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! want to see how many
minutes are left before the TV
shuts itself off, press the STATUS
button on the remote.
If you want to stop a SLEEP
TIMER setting, reset the timer
back to OFF. You could also turn
the TV off, and then back on
again, to cancel a setting.
Pressing any key on the remote or
TV in the last 60 seconds will
cancel the SLEEP TIMER setting.
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_ l;l/i,h ,t,e Reminder control ON
V V the TV automatically shows
you the current time and channel
every thirty minutes.
_;_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
the MENU • or • buttons on
the TV) to select the word
REMINDER with the TV's on-
screen Arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (+) or (-)
button to turn REMINDER ON.
_ Press STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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! Captioning is ON, neither
the Channel Reminder or the
"MUTE" sound indicator will
show on the TV screen.
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_fT o adjust your 7V picture
controls, select a channel and
ow the step.below."
Press the (M) on
MENU button
the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or the
MENU • or • buttons on the TV)
until the desired control shows on-
screen.
<_a Press the VOLUME and
(+) (-)
I to adjust the selected color control.
<_ Press STATUS button (or EXIT
Menu) to clear the screen when
picture adjustments are completed.
Rc,_tcmbcL, when tile bar
@scale is centered, the control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.
BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
darkest parts of the picture are as bright
as you prefer.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until lightest
parts of the picture show good detail.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain natural
skin tones.
SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
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OTiTE:lj you went through First
me Setup (page 7), this task
has already been completed for you.
For our Spanish and French
speaking TV owners an on-screen
LANGUAGE option is present. With
the LANGUAGE control you can set
the TV's on-screen features to be
shown in either English, Spanish, or
French text.
Press (M) on
MENU button the
remote, then press the CHANNEL •
or • (or press the MENU • or •
buttons on the TV) to select the word
LANGUAGE with the TV's on-
screen Arrow.
_ Press (+) or (-)
the VOLUME
buttons to select either the English,
Spanish (Espanol), or French
(Francais) language option.
Text for the on-screen Menu will
change to the selected language.
'_ Press STATUS button on the
remote control to clear the screen.
Remember. The Language
g control only makes the TV's
on-screen (MENU) items appear in
English, Spanish, or French text. It
does not change the language of
other on-screen text features such as
Closed Captioned (CC) TV shows.
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OpUldyou like to hear 7"!/
rograms through your audio
hi-fi system? The TV's Audio
Output jacks and TV Speaker
On/Off contro/ work together to
offer you this TV sound option.
<_ Connect the R(ight) and L(eft)
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to
the R and L Audio Input jacks on
your amplifier or sound system.
Set the audio system's volume to
normal listening level.
<_ Turn the TV and system
audio
ON. You can now adjust the sound
level coming from the audio
system with the Volume J,V
buttons on the TV or remote.
,_ To hear the TV sound from only
the audio system speakers, set the
TV's SPEAKER ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
You should now only hear TV
sound coming from the audio
system speakers.
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