Sampo SME-27HD5 User manual

FCC CLASS B STATEMENT
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36” (34” Viewable) 16:9 PERFECTLY FLAT
WIDE SCREEN
34” (32” Viewable) 4:3 SUPER FLAT TUBE
29” (27” Viewable) 4:3 SUPER FLAT TUBE
HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL TELEVISION
USER MANUAL

FCC CLASS B STATEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.FCC STATEMENT.……………………………………………............………………… 1
2.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION……………………………………………… 2-5
3.BACK PANEL AND CONNECTION…………..……………………………........……6-7
4.LOCATION OF BUTTONS ON REMOTE CONTROL.…………………………..……8
5.USING THE TV’S ADVANCED FEATURES........................................................9-15
6.USING THE MONITOR’S ADVANCED FEATURES.……………………….....…16-17
7.BATTERY IN REMOTE CONTROL…………..………….…………….......................18
8.FRONT PANEL AND CONNECTIONS……………………………….....………....19-21
9.ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SETTINGS………………………….................…22-28
10. TROUBLE SHOOTING…………….………………………….……………….…… 29-30
11.FREQUENCY TABLE……………………………………………………………..… 31-33
12.SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………… 34-3

FCC CLASS B STATEMENT
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IMPORTANT:
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measure:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnected cables and shield power cords must be employed with this equipment to insure
compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
CANADIAN COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

CE (EUROPE) STATEMENT
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1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssig-oder
Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Umeine Beschädigung des Gerätes zu vermeiden sollten Sie nur Zubehörteile verwenden, die vom
Hersteller zugelassen sind.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte
Verletzungen hervorrufen. Verwenden Sie nur sichere Standorte und beachten Sie die
Aufstellhinweise des Herstellers.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie
dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose muß aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit einen Schutzleiterkontakt
haben.
10. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf
der Leitung abgestellt werden.
11. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten.
12. Wird das Gerät uber einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz
trennen.Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
13. Durch die Lüftungsäffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flussigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen.
Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
14. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von
authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
15. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer
qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprufen:
lNetzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
lFlussigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
lDas Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
lWenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe
dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
lDas Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
lWenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
16. Bei Reparaturen dürfen nur Orginalersatzteile bzw. Den Orginalteilen entsprechende Teile verwendet
werden. Der Einsatz von ungeeigneten Ersatzteilen kann eine weitere Beschädigung hervorrufen.
17. Wenden Sie sich mit allen Fragen die Service und Reparatur betreffen an Ihren Servicepartner. Somit
stellen Sie die Betriebssicherheit des Gerätes sicher.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this monitor to rain to rain or moisture.
2. High voltage exists on the cathode-ray tube anode lead of this monitor. Before servicing, determine the
presence of high voltage by connecting the H.V. meter between the anode of CRT cap and chassis
only.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Keep monitor away from excessive dust, high temperatures, moisture or direct sunlight.
2. Use in a well-ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings.
3. Unauthorized modification to this equipment or usage of an unshielded connecting cable may cause
excessive interference.
4. If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off the unit and disconnect it from the electric outlet.
Verify your signal wire connections and reconnect the TV to the electric outlet.
5. Read all of these instructions and Save these instructions for later use.
6. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
7. Disconnect from the mains supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a
slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
8. Do not use this product near water.
9. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage.
10. The ventilation slots located on the back of the cabinet are for proper heat dissipation. To ensure
reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover the openings. Do
not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. Never place the unit near or over a
radiator or heat source. Do not install unit in an enclosed area unless proper ventilation is provided.
11. The unit should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If the type of
available power is unknown, consult your dealer or local power company.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THE TV/MONITOR’S COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE THE UNIT. PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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12. The unit is equipped with a 3-pin grounded plug. The plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. Do not
alter the plug; this will defeat the safety feature.
13. Do not rest objects on the power cord.
14. Avoid placing the power cord near high traffic areas.
15. If an extension cord is used, make sure that the total ampere ratings of the products connected to the
extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also make sure that the total amperes
of all products connected to the main outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
16. Never push objects of any kind into the unit through its ventilation slots. This may result in dangerous
voltage points or electrical shorting of parts, resulting in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the unit.
17. Do not attempt to service unit yourself. Opening or removing the cover may result in exposure to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Disconnect the unit from the main supply and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
lPower cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
lLiquid has been spilled into the product.
lUnit has been exposed to water or moisture.
lUit does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage which often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit
to normal operation.
lUnit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
lUnit exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
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•AC IN: This terminal is for AC power cord.
-RGB IN: This terminal is for RGB analog signal, use with IBM PC and other compatibles.
®RGB OUT: Terminal for RGB signal output so that you can attach another display monitor to display
the same RGB analog signal that your monitor is currently displaying.
¯RGB AUDIO IN: These terminals are for sound signal when monitor is in RGB mode.
°AV IN: Terminals are for video and stereo sound signals, used with video equipment with composite
video outputs.
±S-VIDEO 3:Terminals are for S-VIDEO and stereo sound signals, used with video equipment with
Composite video outputs.
ÆAV OUT: Terminals can output composite video and sound signals that the monitor is using. AV OUT
only supplies composite video signals. Y/PB/PR and Y/CB/CR signals are not supported.
³Y/PB/PR: Terminal is for progressive-scan component input (Y PB PR) video signals and stereo
sound signals. This is used with progressive-scan video equipment such as progressive-scan DVD
players and high end HDTV decoders.
‰Y/CB/CR: Terminal is for standard component video input (Y/CB/CR) video signals and stereo sound
signals.
ÉRF: This terminal is for connect RF antenna or cable TV box.
µ
´
²
…
VTR/LD
RF
PC/NOTEBOOK
AC IN
RGB IN
R
L
RGB OUT
AUDIO
R-AUDIO-L
AV 1
R
Y
RL OUT
L
CB CR
R
L
VIDEO IN
Y
PB
PR
ˆ
AUDIO IN
AV
COMPONENT
OTHER RGB
MONITOR
DVD PLAYER
SET TOP BOX
„
¬‚
ƒ
R
L
S-VIDEO 3
±

BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
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NOTE:
lBefore connecting any cables, refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual and make
sure the unit and the video equipment are both switched off.
lBe sure to lug the AC power cord to a properly grounded outlet.
lThe AV OUT terminal only supplies AV1 or AV2 composite signals and does not supply Y/PB/PR or
Y/CB/CR signals.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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5
6
3
4
WOOFER
DISPLAY
RECALL
WIDE
CCD
AIR
CABLE
DEGAUSS
BLUE BACK
ON/OFF CH
ADD/ERASE
FULL
SEARCH
1
7
18
5
10
12
11
2
8
16
14
13
3
20
9
21
15
6
4
17
19

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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This television features “Digital Vision”, an advanced on-screen digital display and control system to adjust
various settings within the television. These functions are accessible using the remote control for the
televison’s front control panels.
1. Pressing the POWER button turns on the unit. When power is on, the green
POWER LED illuminates. When power is off, the unit switches to standby
mode illuminating the red STANDBY LED.
2. Press button to select the source signal to display. Each time the input button
is pressed, the on-screen display will toggle between “TV”, “AV1”, “AV2”,
S-VIDEO 3 , “Y/CB/CR”, “Y/PB/PR”, and “RGB”.
3. Use the AIR/CABLE button to switch the tuner from receiving standard over
the air broadcasts or standard cable television broadcasts. If AIR is selected,
the TV can receive channels 2 to 69. If CABLE is selected, the TV can
receive channels 1 to 125.
4. Use the FULL SEARCH button to automatically program the television to
receive broadcasts from all available channels. When this button is pushed
for 1.5 seconds, the TV will begin the FULL SEARCH process and memorize
all available channels. The search takes some time and you can cancel the
search by pressing the FULL SEARCH button during the search.
Note:
lIf the tuner is set to AIR (see above), the search range is from CH2 to
CH69. If the tuner is set to CABLE TV, the search range is from CH1 to
CH125.
lThe searching data for AIR TV mode and CABLE TV mode is
independent. So the FULL SEARCH function must be performed twice,
once in AIR mode and once in CABLE TV mode.
5. Push “▲” and “▼“ to change channels. The television will automatically skip
blank channels.
POWER
INPUT
SELECT
AIR
CABLE
FULL
SEARCH
CH
s
t

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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6. This button is used to add a channel to memory or erase a channel stored in
memory. With the channel that you want to add or erase selected and
displayed on the screen, press the CH ADD/ERASE button. The screen will
display “ADD” or “ERASE”. If “ADD” is displayed, it means that this channel
can be added to memory and selectable using the channel ▲▼buttons. If
“ERASE” is displayed, it means that this channel is erasable from memory
and will not be accessible using the channel ▲▼ buttons.
7. Digit Keypad Use the digit keypad to select TV channels. Push any two digits on the
keypad to select channels between CH1 and CH99. For example, to select
CH2, simply push “0” and “2”. You may also select a single-digit channel
between CH2 and CH9 by simply pressing the corresponding digit key.
When a single digit is pressed, the TV will wait for 5 seconds before changing
the channel. To select channels beyond CH100, push the “100” key first
followed by the last two digits of the channel. For example, to select CH107,
push “100”, “0”, and ”7”.
8. QV (Quick View) button allows you to instantly revert back to the previously
selected channel.
9. Use CCD to set closed caption mode. The CCD button toggles between the
following modes:
10. Press and hold the Volume + button to increase the volume level. Press and
hold volume -button to decrease the volume level.
The Volume +/-buttons also function as ADJ +/-buttons for the On-Screen
display functions
CH
ADD/ERASE
QV
CLOSED
CAPTION
OFF
COLSED
CAPTION
1
COLSED
CAPTION
2TEXT1
TEXT2
CCD
＋
－
VOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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11. Use MTS to toggle between SAP, MONO, or STEREO audio mode settings
for your television program. SAP, MONO, and STEREO audio modes are
only applicable to standard television broadcasts.
12. Use MUTE button to quickly turn off the sound through the TV’s
internal speakers. Once pushed, the on-screen display will indicate the
mute function is enabled. To disable the mute function, press the
button again. The on-screen display will disappear and sound will be
restored from the speakers.
13. Push this button to enable/disable the blue back function. The blue back
function is used to suppress “snowflakes” and audible noise when the
television cannot receive a TV broadcast signal. This funtion is only
applicable to analog TV receptions.
14. Use DISPLAY button to show channel information on the screen.
15. The built-in woofer can add a significant bass boost to the sound of your
television/monitor. Press WOOFER button to switch the built-in woofer ON or
OFF . Each time the button is pressed, the on-screen display will display
“woofer on” or “woofer off”.
16. Degaussing keeps the display free from unwanted magnetism that can
result in color impurity. Each time the monitor is turned on, it is
automatically degaussed. If the unit is displayed continuously, It is
recommended that unit is degaussed at least once every few days to
remove any color impurities. Whenever the degauss button is pushed,
the display image blurs and a humming sound is he
ard. This is normal.
The screen will return to normal operations in a matter of seconds. A
minimum of 20 minutes should be observed between each use of the
manual degauss button.
MTS
MUTE
BLUE BACK
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
WOOFER
DEGAUSS

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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17. V-CHIP V-CHIP (Parental Guide)
This television is equipped with V-CHIP technology to prevent children from
watching unsuitable programming.
To setup V-CHIP:
1. Press V-CHIP (blue) key on remote control to enter Parental Guide
setting. Your television will display the following:
2. Press the following number keys on the remote control to enter the initial
parental code:8,4,8,4,100. After pressing the code, the screen will
display “Parental Guide ON”.to indicate the function is currently switched
on.
3. Press V-CHIP (blue) key to go into the next menu to setup parental
control settings. The following menu is displayed:
Menu Code Reference
FV : Fantasy Violence
D: Sexual Dialog
L: Adult Language
S: Sexual Situations
V: Violence
TV-Y: All Children
TV-Y7 : Older Children
TV-G: General Audience
TV-PG :Guidance Suggested
TV-14 : Strongly Cautioned
TV-MA : Mature Audience
Enter
Parental code -----
Parental Guide
ON/OFF
Set Page+
Parental Guidelines
Rating FV VSLD
TV-Yu
TV-Y7 uu
TV-Gu
TV-PG uuuuu
TV-14 uuuuu
TV-MA uuuu
Set ▼▲Page+
V-CHIP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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4. Use s(yellow) or t(green) keys to select the rating you want to set. The
selected rating will flash to indicate your selection. Use SET (red) key to
toggle between the U(unblock) setting or B (block) setting.
5. Press V-CHIP (blue) key again to access the Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA) menu. The MPAA rating menu will
display as follows:
Menu Code Reference
G: General Audience
PG : Parental Guidance
PG-13 : Strongly Cautioned
R: Restricted
NC-17 : No One Under 17
X: No One Under 17
6. Use s(yellow) ort(green) keys to select the MPAA rating you wish to set.
The selected rating will flash to indicate your selection. Use SET (red)
key to toggle between the U (unblock) setting or B (block) setting.
t
SET
s
Parental Guidelines
Rating FV VSLD
TV-YU
TV-Y7 UU
TV-GU
TV-PG BBBBB
TV-14 BBBBB
TV-MA BBBB
Set ▼▲Page+
V-CHIP
MPAA Rating
Movie Ratings
GU
PG U
PG-13 U
RU
NC-17 U
XU
Set ▼▲Page+
t
SET
s
MPAA Rating
Movie Ratings
Gu
PG u
PG-13 u
RB
NC-17 B
XB
Set ▼▲Page+

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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7. After the above setting is completed, press V-CHIP (blue) key to set
the parental code.
8. Enter a new passcode using the digit keys on the remote control.
The pass code must be 5 digits. When you’ve completed entering
the 5-digit code, press V-CHIP (blue) key to complete the process.
You can also keep the original passcode by not entering a new
pass code and pressing the V-CHIP (blue) key.
Note:
If the pass code is forgetten, use the initial pass code of 8,4,8,4,100. This is a
master code that will override the system.
9. When watching a channel or program that is blocked by the
V-CHIP, the following screens will display:
V-CHIP
Set
Parental code ＊＊＊＊＊
Parental Guide
ACCOMPLISHED
Blocked 13
Parental Guidelines
V-PG VS
Blocked 13
MPAA Rating
MPAA NC-17
V-CHIP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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18. For SME-34WHD5 Only
When the source of display is AV1 or AV2 or Y/CB/CR, press the WIDE
button to select the display aspect ratio. Each time the WIDE button is
pressed, the on-screen display will toggle between “4:3” and “16:9”.
19. To display the monitor’s on-screen display, press menu ▲▼ button. The first
line of the window displays the master picture menu and the setting of a
selected feature. The last line of the window reports the current resolution
and frequency settings.
20. After you have selected a category, you can increase or decrease a display
setting. Here’s how to adjust a setting: Press the menu ▲▼ button. While the
master picture menu is on screen, use the menu ▲▼ select key to choose a
category. Once you have selected a category, press the ADJ 34button.
Each time the ADJ 4button is pressed, the settings for the category
selected will increase. Each time the ADJ 3button is pressed, the settings
for the selected category will decrease.
21. Press RECALL button to reset various settings to the factory’s pre-set default
value. RECALL function is not supported when the unit is using RGB or
Y/PB/PR as the input source.
WIDE
▲
▼
MENU
ADJ.
▲
▲
RECALL

BATTERY IN REMOTE CONTROL
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Open the cover on the back of the remote insert two
R06/AA/SUM-3 batteries.
Be sure the polarity is correct.
Replace the cover.
NOTES :
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove
the batteries for extended unused periods.
Be sure that there are no obstructions between the
Remote Control and the monitor.
Operating range is specified for normal use.
The shorter the distance between the Remote control and
the monitor narrower the angle within which the Remote
Control can operate the monitor.
▲

FRONT PANEL AND CONNECTIONS
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Front View
NOTE:
lBefore connecting any cables to the AV2 IN terminals, make sure the unit and the video equipment are
both switched off.
INPUT
SELECT
DEGAUSS
－
MENU
＋
－
VOL
＋
STAND
BY
POWER
SAVING
POWER
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
S-
VIDEO
3
ADJUST
4
AV2
IN
INPUT
SELECT
DEGAUSS
－
MENU
＋
－
VOL
＋
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO
S-
VIDEO
3
ADJUST
4
AV2
IN
STAND
BY¯
POWER
SAVING
¯POWER¯
36”(34” Viewable) 16:9 MONITOR
34” (32” Viewable) 4:3 MONITOR
29” (27” Viewable) 4:3 MONITOR
ADJU
DEGA
－VOL ＋
－MENU ＋
INPUT
SELECT
STA
POWER
SAVING
¯
POWER¯
L-AUDIO-R
S-
VIDEO
AV2
IN

FRONT PANEL AND CONNECTIONS
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1. Pressing the POWER button turns on the unit. When power is on, the
green POWER LED illuminates. When power is off, the unit switches to
standby mode illuminating the red STANDBY LED.
2. To display the monitor’s on-screen display, press menu +/-button. The
first line of the window displays the master picture menu and the setting of
a selected feature. The last line of the window reports the current
resolution and frequency settings.
3. The VOLUME -
/+ buttons turns up the volume of your TV/monitor. These
buttons also function as the ADJ -/ + buttons for setting TV/Monitor
settings.
4. Degaussing keeps the display free from unwanted magnetism that can
result in color impurity. Each time the monitor is turned on, it is
automatically degaussed. If the unit is displayed continuously, It is
recommended that unit is degaussed at least once every few days to
remove any color impurities. Whenever the degauss button is pushed, the
display image blurs and a humming sound is heard. This is normal. The
screen will return to normal operations in a matter of seconds. A minimum
of 20 minutes should be observed between each use of the manual
degauss button.
5. Press button to select the source of display. Each time the input button is
pressed, the on-screen display will toggle between “AV1”, “AV2”,
S-VIDEO 3, “Y/CB/CR”, “Y/PB/PR”, and “RGB”.
POWER
MENU
ADJ
DEGAUSS
INPUT
SELECT
AV1→AV2→S-VIDEO 3→YCBCR→YPBPR→RGB

ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SETTINGS
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The TV/Monitor function settings are set using the on-screen display. To access function settings,
simply press the MENU -/ + keys on the front control panel or your remote control. Different
function settings are available for the different types of signal inputs. The following diagram
shows the different on-screen displays available for different input signals.
On-Screen Display for RGB Input
TV and Composite Video Inputs (AV1 and AV2)
Std. Component Input (Y/CB/CR)
M:01 FH:31KHz FV: 60Hz
128
BRIGHT
M:TV/AV FH:15KHz FV:60Hz
128
R
←→
B
BRIGHT
M:YCBCR FH:15KHz FV:60Hz
128
R
←→
B
BRIGHT