Samsung HLM617W User manual

Instructions
Warning! Important
Safety Instructions
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK), THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFERALL SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Z,_ This symbol indicates high voltage is present _t is dangerous to make any kind Of contact
with any part inside this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has
been included with this product¸
CAUTION: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and
fully insert the plug.
ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser]usqu'au fond,
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build-
ing as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV
programs is an infringement of U.S, copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may
also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in
violation of these laws,
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture•
ThankYoufor ChoosingSamsung
Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung projection TV represents the latest in television fech
nology We designed it with easykto-use on-screen menus and c_osed captioning capabitities, making it
one of the best products in its c_ass. We are proud to offer you a product that witl provide convenient,
dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.
ImportantSafetyInformation
Always be carefut when using your TV. TO reduce the risk of fire, etecfocal shock, and other injuries,
keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your unit¸
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your TV
• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed a[I warnings on the TV and in the operating instructior_s
• Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use tiquid or
aeroso_ cleaners¸
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such
additfar_s carl fecrease the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury
• DO not use the TV where corltact with water is possible, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washirlg
machines, swimming pools, etc
• DO not place the TV on an unsfab]e cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where
it can fall A falling TV can cause serious injury to a chiId or adult and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by [he manufacturer or sold with the TV Follow [he
manufacturer's instruc[fans when mountirlg [he unit and use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV and cart with care
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces car_ make the unit and cart
unsteady and more likety to overturn.
• The TV is designed with stots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it #ore overheating DO not block
these openings with any object, and do not put the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface¸ DO
not put the TV near a radiator or heat register¸ If you do put the TV on a rack or
bookcase, make sure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufecturer's
instructions for mounting¸
• Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure
of the type Of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
• Use only a grounded or polarized Outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a potadzed a[femat-
ing current line plug having one blade wider than the other¸ This plug wil_ fit into the power outlet only
one way. _f you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try _eversing the plug¸ If the p_ug still
does not fit, contact an electrician to replace your outlet¸

Instructions
• Protect the power cord Power supply cords should be routed so [hat they won'[ be walked on or
pinched by OL)jects placed on or against them. Pay padicu[ar attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
• Unplug the TV ftom the wall Outlet and disconnect the antenna Or cable system during a lightning storm
or when leR unauended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit from
lightning and power-line surges¸
• Avoid overhead power lines. An Outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of over-
head power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the
power lines or CirCUitS Contact with such lines can be fatal
• Do not overload the wall outfet or extension cords Overloading can result in fire or elecfric shock
• DO not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage poinls
or damage parts. Never spi_l liquid of any kind on the TV
• Ground outdoor antennas. R an outside antenna or cabJe
system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANS[/NFPA No.70-1984, pro-
vides information about proper grounding of [he mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the toad in wire to an
antenna discharge Unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connecifan to grounding _l_'_'j_;'_;"_.....
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. _ _r,o_ _:_*,,_ _:_, r_*_,_
• DO not attempt to service the TV yourself Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel UnpLug the
unit from the wa_l Outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:
- The power-suppty cord or p_ug is damaged
Liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit
The TV has been exposed to rain or water
The TV does not operate normally by following lhe operating instructions
The TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
The TV exhibits a distinct degradation in performance
When the LAMP(BULB ONLY) replacement is needed
• [f you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc-
tions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and wil_ often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the TV to normal¸
• When replacement parts are required, be sure [he service technician uses replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or [hose that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substilutions may result in additional damage to the unit.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs te this TM,
perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in
This device comp_ies with part 1 B of the FCC Rules.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device muse accept any interference that ma_
This tefevision receiver provides display Of television
[he FCC rules¸
FCCInformation
User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol-
fowing warning:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply wilh the limits for a Class B digifal
device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FOC Rules.
These kmits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential insfal_ation This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmfu_ interference to
radio communications However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not OCCUr _n a parficu-
Ear installation.
if this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television receptions, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and On,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the folfewteg measures:
Reorfen[ or refecate [he receiving antenna.
increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into ar_ outlet On a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help
User Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compkance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
R necessar_ consult your dealer Or an expete
enced
by
Warning
User must use shfe]ded signal interface cables to
maintain FCC compliance for the product.
Declaration of conformity for products marked
with FCC Logo This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
Operation is suL_iect to the folfowing two condi_
tions:
{1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
{2) this device must accept any interference
received, ftic[ud[ng interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The party responsible for product compliance:
3AMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
America QA Lab of Samsung
85 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Tel) 408-544-5124
Fax) 408-544-5191
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power
supply cord with IEC320 style termteations It may
be suitable for connection to any UL Listed person-
al computer with similar configuration. Before
making the connection, make sure the voltage rat
ing Of the computer convenience outlet is the same
as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the
computer convenience outfet is equal to or
exceeds the monitor voltage rating
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed
detachable power cord with NEMA configuration
5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap For 240
Vole appkcations use only UL Listed Detachable
power supply cord with NEMA configuration
6015P type (tandem blades} plug cap.
IC Compliance Notice
This Class B digRal apparatus meets all require-
merits of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations of iCES-003
Notice de Conformit6 IC
Cet appareil numerique de dasse B respecte
toutes ]es exigences du Reglement ICES-O03 sur
tes equipements produisant des interf#rences au
Canada.

of Contents
Your New Wide TV ................................................................................ 10
List of Features ..................................................................................................... 10
Checking Parts.................................................................................................. 10
Side Panet Buttons : HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W ...................................... 11
Side Panel Jacks : HLM437W/HLMSO7W/HLM617W ......................................... 11
Side Panel Buttons : HLM436SW/HLM5065W ...................................................... 12
Side Panel Jacks HLM4365W/HLMSO6SW .......................................................... 12
Front Panel LED Indicators : HLM437W/HLMSO7W/HLM617W ............................ 13
Front Panel LED Indicators : HLM4365W/HLM5065W .......................................... 14
Rear Panel Jacks ............................................................................................... 1 S
Remote Control .................................................................................................. 16
Nstat[mg Batteries m the Remote Control ..................................................... 17
Connections ......................................................................................... .20
Connectmg VHF and UHF Antennas ...................................................................... 20
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads ................................................... 20
Antennas wRh 7S-ohm Round Leads .......................................................... 20
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas .............................................................. 21
Connectmg Cable TV arid VCR ............................................................................ 22
Cable w_thout a Cable Box ..................................................................... 22
Cable w_th a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ............................... 22
Connecting a Cable Converter Box ............................................................ 23
Connecting a Cable Converter Box and a VCR .......................................... 23
Connectmg a CamcordeL ................................................................................... 24
Conr_ectmg a DVD Player ................................................................................... 25
Conneetmg a DTV Set Top Box .............................................................................. 26
Operation ............................................................................................ .30
Turning the TV On and Off. ................................................................................. 30
Viewing the Menus and D_splays .......................................................................... 30
Selectmg the Menu Language ...............................................................................
Selectmg the Antenna _nput................................................................................
Channel Memory ............................................................................................... 33
Changmg Channels ............................................................................................ 34
Seleetmg Your Favorite Channels .......................................................................... 35
Labeling the Channels ...................................................................................... 36
Setting The On/Off Melody ................................................................................ 37
Picture Control .................................................................................................... 38
Sound Control .................................................................................................... . 0
Setting the Clock ............................................................................................. _.2
Setting the Time_s................................................................................................ 3
Viewing an External Signal Source ....................................................................... 4
Special Features ............................................................................................ .48
Setting Up Your Remote Cont_o_ ............................................................................ 48
Remote Control Codes ........................................................................................ 51
Fine [unmg Charmels ....................................................................................... 52
Selecting the Color Tone ..................................................................................... 53
Setting me Film Mode .......................................................................................... 53
Setting the Btue Screen Mode ................................................................................ 54
Changmg the Screen Size ................................................................................... 55
Special Audio Options ...................................................................................... 57
MrS Settings: Choosing a Soundtrack ....................................................... 57
Dolby Vlrtual ...................................................................................... 58
BBE........................................................................................................ 59
Auto Volume ......................................................................................... 60
Viewing Closed Caption InformatEon ..................................................................... 61
Viewing Picture.in.picture ..................................................................................... .62
Selecting a Screen ................................................................................. 62
Selecting an External Signal ..................................................................... 63
Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable} for PIP................................... 64
Swapping the Contents of the PIPand Main image ................................... .65
Changing the Size dthe PIPEmage ......................................................... 66
Changing the Picture-in-picture Channel ................................................... 67
Selecting ftle Sound Source ...................................................................... 68
Changing the Location of the PIP image. ................................................... 68
Using the VCh_p ................................................................................................ .69
PC Display ................................................................................................ .76
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) DEsplay ......................................................... 76
How to connect Your PC to me TV ............................................................. 76
How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) ........................................ 77
Display Modes ......................................................................................... 78
How 1o Set up Your TV as a PC display ............................................................. 79
PIcture Quality Ad)ustment ................................................................................... 80
Changmg the POSR_Onof the h_age (Moving lefb right, up and down) ...................... 81
Changmg the Screen Size (PC mode} .................................................................... .82
Appendix, ................................................................................................. .86
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 86
Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................... 87
Usir_g Your TV in Another Country ........................................................................ 87
Specifications ..................................................................................................... .87

YourNewWideTV

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ListofFeatures
Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology, it is a full-featured,
high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards. _n addition, it has Lhese special faatt_res:
Easy-to-operate remote control
Easy-to-use orl-sc[eerl merlu system you can access flora [he side panel or remote control
AutOmatic Iimer to lurn the TV on and off at any time you ChooSe
Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability to memorize your favorite settings
Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels
A spedat filte_ to reduce or eliminate reception problems
Fine tuning control far the sharpest picture possible
A buiINn multi-channel sound decode_ for stereo and bilingual listening
Built-in, dual channel speakers
A spedal sleep timer
Picture-in-Picture capabi_i_ that lets you watch two channels at once
Widescreen TV with adjustable image size
CheckingParts
Once you have unpacked your IV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here.
_f any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.
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This A/V Cable
Manual (AA39-400018)
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Card
SidePanelButtons: HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W
SidePanelJacks:HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W
Use the side paneijacks [o connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or video
game, for example}
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SidePanelButtons: HLM4365W/HLM5065W
The buttons or} the side panel control your TV's basic features, including the on+screen menu system.
TO use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
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SidePanelJacksHLM4365W/HLM5065W
Use the side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder,
video game or PC, for example).
VIDEO Input jack
C_n_Hhev_eoi_ [r_ amrnr_ _r v_eo_ree
OAUDIO I.puZ jacks
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FrontPanelLEDIndicators: HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W
Tbe three ligbts on the hont pane] indicate the status of your TV+
IndicatorLightKey
•: Light is On
_1: Light is Blinking
0 : Light is Off
Timer Lamp Temp l.di_ation
• O O Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set
0 • 0 The set is operating normally.
Standby state.
0 _ 0 The picture will automatical+y appear in about 25 seconds
• • O Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set and the set is normally operating
Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set and the set will automatically be turned on in
• _ O about 25 seconds
O@A cooling fan inside the set is not operating normalIy
O@ @ Lamp cover on rear of the set is not properly shut.
O O _1 Check if the ventilation hole on the rear of the set IS blocked, because if the
inner temperature is too high, the power wil+ shut off.
Lamp doesn't fight. It may have a fault or has burned out.
_1 _1 _1 Replace with a new lamp.
•it Lakesabout 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately.
•The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating You'll occasionally hear it working

YourNewWideTV
FrontPanelLEDIndicators:HLM4365W/HLM5065W
The three lights on the hont panel indicate the status of your TV.
Indicator Light Key
•:Light isOn
_: Light IS Blirdeing
O : Light is Off
Timer Lamp Temp Icdication
• O O Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set
O • O The set is operatir+g normally.
Standby state.
O _ O The picture wiII automatical+y appear in about 25 seconds
• • O Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set and the set is normally operating
Auto Timer ON/OFF has been sel and the set will automatically be turned on in
•_O about 25 seconds
O • A cooling fan inside the set is not operating normal+y
O _ _ Lamp cover on rear of the set is not properly shut.
O O _ Check if [he ventilation hole on [he rear of the set IS blocked, because if the
inner temperature is too high, the power wfl+ shut off.
_ _ Lamp doesn't fight. I1may have a fauP or has burned out.
Replace with a new +amp.
• It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately.
• The TV has a fan to keep the inside +amp from overheating You'l+ occasionally hear it working
RearPanelJacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR.
You can connect two different components such as two VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc,
because there are two sets of video inputjacks and one set of component video inputjacks on the rear
panel of your TV For more information, please see "Connections".
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Component 2, 3jacks (f, I_, P_, L, It)
P,e_ei_e_theDId videopc,_'fios_als fromasettopb_x.
Note:0nly 480p,720#an_lP86i _rm_ ares_de+ted.
PC AUDIO INPIf'P jacks
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RemoteControl
YOUcan use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV When using the remote,
always point it direclly at the TV The remote control can also operate your VCR, cable box, and DVD
player
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InstallingBatteries in the Remote Control
Wi_h normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year If you no_ice a performance
degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need [o be replaced Make sure you replace both
batteries arid do hal mix old arid new batteries in the remote control. If you won't be using the remote
control for a Iorig time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place.
_, Slide the back cover all the way OUt
to open the battery compartment of
the remote cor_troI.
Install two AAA size balteries.
Make sLire to ma_ch the +'_ and
IL
%" ends of _he batteries with the
diagram inside the compartment¸
;_ Slide the cover back inlo place

Connections

ConnectingVHFandUHFAntennas
_f you do not have a cable system, you wilt need to connect an antenna to your TV.
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads
_fyour antenna looks like this: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads
Place [he wires from the twin
leads under [he Screws on [he
300-75 ohm adapter. Use a
screwdriver to tighten the
screws.
Plug the adapter into the
Eli! ANT-A terminal on the back
panel of the TV
Antennaswith 75.ohm RoundLeads
_f your antenna looks like this: _ it is an antenna with 75-ohm round leads
Plug the antenna lead into the
ANT-A terminal on the back
panet of the TV.
Separate VHF and UtlF Antennas
if you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the
two antenna signals before connecting them to the TV. This requires a combiner attachment, which
you can buy at an electronics store.
Connect both antenna
{eads to the combiner.
_. Plug the combiner into the
ANT-A terminal on the
back panel of the TV.

ConnectingCablefV andVCR
YOU carl COr_nect different cabte systems to your TV, including cabte without a cable box, and
cable with a cabte box that descrambles some or alI channels
Cable without a Cable Box
If you want to Cor_nect cable, arid you do r_ot need to use a cable box:
Plug [he incoming cabie
into the ANT-A antenna ter-
minal on the back of the
TV.
Cablewith a CableBox that DescramblesAllChannels
Find the cable that is con-
nected to the ANTENNA
OUT terminal on your
cable box This terminal
might be labeled "ANT
OUT," "VHF OUT," or sim-
ply, "OUT"
_. Connect the other end of
_ this cable to the ANT A
antenna terlq_inal on the
back of the TV.
Connectin9 a Cable Converter Box
This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels You should keep your TV
selected to ANT-A so that you can use the TV features When viewing premium channels, select
ANT-B and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the
converter box to change channels You will need two coaxial cables.
Note: When you use a converter box with
your TV, there may be features that you can
not program using the remote control such
as programming your favorite channels arid
blocking channels
Connectinga Cable Converter Box and a VCR
This connection allows yOU tO watch and record basic and premium cable channels, as well as
watch videotapes. You should keep your TV selected to ANTA so that you can use the TV's fea-
tures. When viewing premium channels or recording with the VCR, select ANT-B {whichever chan-
nel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels
Caution: if you wan[ to record one channel
while watching another channel, a splRter
(not included} must be added between the
cable and ANT-A. One output of the splitter
goes to ANT-A and the second output is
connected to IN on the cable converter
box.
if you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono
to VCR Audio OUT using onty one audio
cabie
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video
connections and remove the video cable.
DO not conr_ect the video cable and the
S-video cable to video1 simultar_eousty
When you use a converter box with your
TV there may be features [ha[ you can not
program using the remote cor_troI, SUCh as
programming your favorite char_nels and
blocking channels

ConnectingaCamcorder
The side panetjacks on you_ TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV.
YOU can use your comeDian'! [o view [apes wiLl]out using a VQR
Locate [he A/V outputjacks
_/ on the camcorder They are
usually found on the side or
back of the camcorder.
, Connect an audio cable
between the AUDIO OUf-
PUTjack on the camcorder
and the AUDIO [erminais
on the side of the TV.
if your camcorder is stereo,
you must connect two sepa-
rate cables.
(The audio cables are usual-
iy included with the cam-
corder )
IVS_nm C=rnc_m
Connect a video cable
between the VIDEO OUT-
PUTjack on the camcorder
and [he VIDEO terminal on
the side of the TV. (A video
cable is usually included
with [he camcorder.) TO
watch a tape, follow your
camera's instructionsand
the section on "Viewing an
External Signal Source" in
this manual.
ConnectingaDVDPlayer
The rear pane]jacks on your TV make i[ easy tOconnect a DVD player to your TV.
Connectingto Y,Pb,P_
Connect a set of audio
cables between the
Component1 AUDIO IN
jacks on the TV and the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the
DVD player.
[o enable Component video
viewing, connect video
cables between [he
Component1 (Y, P_ and Pr)
jacks on the fV and Y, Pb
and R (or Y, Cb, Cr) oulpu[
jacks on the DVD player.
Note: For an explana[ion of
Component video, see your
DVD player's owner's man-
ual.
Connecting to audio and video jacks
Connect a set of audio
cables between the AUDIO
IN lacks on the TV arid [he
AUDIO OUT jacks on the
DVD player.
* Connect video cables
_i_ between the VIDEO OUT
jack on the DVD player and
the VIDEO tNjack on the
TV.
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A

ConnectingaDfVSetTopBox
Connecting to Y, Pb,Pr
,_ Conr_ect a set of audio
cables between the
Component2 or
Component3 AUDIO iN
jacks on the TV and [he
AUDIO OUT jacks on the
Set Top Box.
_, Connect video cables
between the Componen[2
or Component3 Y, Pb and pr
inputs on the TV arid Y, Pb
and Pr (or Y, Cb, Cr) outputs
on the Set Iop Box.
Note: For an expIanation of
Component video, see your
Set Top Box owner's manu-
al.
Connectingto OVl (DigitalVisual
Interface)
,, Connect a set of audio
eab_es between tbe PC
AUDIO INjacks on the TV
and the AUDIO OUTjacks
on the Set Top Box
_ Connect video cables
between the DVI iN jack on
the TV and the DVI OUT
jack on the Set Top Box
D1VSQ[1_pBo_
DIV SQ[1_D80_
ConnectingtoR,G,B
Connect a set of audio
cables between the PC
AUDIO IN jacks on the TV
and the AUDIO OUT .jacks
on the S_t Top Box.
_. Connec[ video cables
between the PC IN iack on
the TV and the RGB OUT
jack on the Set Top Box
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Operation

)eration
TurningtheTVOnandOff
Press the Power button on the remote controt or or_ the side panel to turn your TV on and off
ViewingtheMenusandDisplays
The on-screen menu system alows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu
system by pressing the Menu bulon on the remote control Once the on-screen menu appears, use
the joystick button on your remote control to move between menu items, select menu items, and
make adjustments. You can also view the on-screen menu system and make some adjustments using
the TV's side panel buttons.
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Displayingthe Menus
<,,_ With the power on, press the
IMenu button on the remote corl-
lroI The main menu appears on
the screen.
The Video menu is selected
Use the ioystick up, down or
_. CH(F\, \/)buttons to move to
items in the menu Use the joy-
stick (righO or VOL{+) buttons
to display, change, or use the
selected items. Use the joystick
(c_ or !_) button to enter items
in the menu
On-screen menus disappear from
the screerl automaticaly after about
thirty seconds, or you car} press the
Menu button on your remote controt
to exit the menu.
DisplayingStatus Information
Press the Display button on the
remote cor_troI. The TV wil dis-
play the channel, current line,
and the audio stgr_al you are
/stening to.
SelectingtheMenuLanguage
Choose a larlguage for the on-screen menus: [nglish, Spanish or French.
Press [he Menu button
Move thejoyslck down to
select S[TUE then press the
joystick to enter.
/_ Move the joystick down to
_i select "[ar_guage "
.) Move thejoystick right or left
_i_ to select the language.
Press the Menu bulorl on the
remote cor_troI to exit the
menu
SelectingtheAntennaInput
YOU can connect to two different stgr_al sources by choosir_g the ar_tenna input(ANT A or ANT B)
Press [he Menu button
Move the joystick down to select
SETUE then press the.ioystick to
enter
_ Press thejoystick to enter The chan-
_, nel setup menu wttl appear. The first
line of the menu is selected.
_, Move thejoystick right or left to
C% select "A" or "t".
Press the Menu button on the
remote control to exit the menu.

)eration
ChannelMemory
Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels available. Once the channels are memorized,
you can use the OH/x and CH'_ buttons to scan through the available channels
Selecting the Broadcast Source
Before memorizing available channels, you mus[ select what broadcast source your TV is connect-
ed to, either an antenna Or a cabte system
Press the Menu button.
Move thejoystick down to
select SETU[_ then press the
joystick to enter.
Press the joystick to enter The
channel setup menu will
appear¸ Move [he]oystick
down to select "Air or CATV".
_ if yOU are connected to arl
antenna, leave °AIR" dis-
played _f you connected
cable, press thejoystick to the
right to display the type of
cable system: "STD," "HRC,"
or "IRC."
(If you are not sure which type
of cable system you have,
contact your cable company.)
Storing Channels in Memory Automatically
First, select the broadcast source as
described on the previous page. With
the Channel Setup menu on screen,
move the joystick down to select "Auto
Channel Memory."
_. Press the joystick to enter. The TV will
begin memorizing all of the available
stations¸ Press the VOL+ button at any
time [o interrupt the memorization
process.
I_0_
•Whet] the ANT B mode is selected, [he auto programt_]ing runs on the malt] screefl
AddingandErasingChannels
Use die number buttons to select the
channel you want to add or erase
_. TO add a channel, select it and press the
Add/[rase button on the remote control.
The channe_ will be added to the TV's
memory and the word "Channel added"
wilI appear in the corner of the screen.
_ TO erase a channel, select it and [hen
_i_} press [he Add/£rase button on the
remote control The word "Channel
erased" will appear in the corner of the
screen You can still view a channel that
has been erased from memory by using
the number buttons on [he remote controt
to select the channel directIy

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(;hangingChannels
You Call CIla;ige chonnefs o=i your TV by using the CH ._, and CH v be{tons, of by direct selec-
tion u_ing the number butlof_s. You eL]n use the numbe_ buttons _o lune _o any Channe_ {even or_
th_L has been erased or hQs nol been ti_nlorlzed)
Usin9theChannelBottom
Press _he CHAof CH v bLl{toos to change channels¸
]he EV i:hanges oach chafme) in ofde_ up or down_
depending on which bu_ton you pre_S You will see all
the c_annels that Lhe TV h_s memorized¸ (The TV must
have memorlzed at leas{ three channels,) You will not
see ¢hanri_ls that were no1 memorized Of have be_n
eras_
Osin9 the NumberBattens
Tochange_o single.digit channels(0-9) raster,press
"0" belore the single digit
Exampte:ford_a_ 4,pre_"O,"ezee*4,"
Scarmz_dlam_s
YOU can aulomatically scan all el the charznels irl memo.
ry at the touch ofjustone bUllon Pressthe Scan b_tton
on the remote control. ]he IV will change the channels
aulomali¢affy, one by One. Scanning cilar]nels w}ll be
displayed in the PIP window, Io stop channel scan,
press Ifle Scan button again,
NOTE
• Whe_ the ANT B mode is Selected, the channel scan function
SelectingYourFavoriteChannels
You can store up to ten of your h_worite cha_r'_Is for each available inpu{ source {such as TV and
CA[V). _]en, when yea press the Fa_CH b_tton on lhO re[note con{roF_ the IV displ_ys only the
_avorite channels you pceviousiy stored, allowing y_.l 1o quickly and easily fi_id frequently
W_¢hed channels¸
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ToStole YourFavmite Cbarmels:
Press the Menu button, Move
the jOySlick down to seleCt
SETUP, then press ll_joystlck
to erYLei, -r
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l'he channel "_etup menu will
appear Move ihejoys_ick
down lo select Air or CATV, "_: el_r_ _ _
then move the joystick to _ _" , ....
me tigh_ 1o display Ihe type of ,_'_ _._ _w_ !_
cable system or Ai_
Move thejoy_ick down to
_ec_ "Fovori&e C1_3 nn el"
then press thejoyyick to
enter, i!;;ili_ m {
Move the joys4ick {13die I_fl
Of tighL to $elet,_ channel
Note: On13' memorized chan-
nels c_3nbe 5el as Favorite
channels.
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ToV'mwyamFavoriteCharnels:
Press the Fay CH bullon repeatedly Io
jump from one f,_vorite channel
to another¸
The f3v(_ri[_ (.hannels are selected in
O_cending sequer Ee.

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LabelingtheChannels
Use this feature to assign an easy4o-remember label to any channel (ie, "CBS", "ESPN",
_PBS2", CNNI", etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, or a
blank. When the DISPLAY bulton is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel
number.
Press the CH x\or CH x/ but-
ton to tune to the channel that
will be labeled.
Press the Menu bu[fon Move
_! thejoystick down to select
SETU£ [hen press thejoystick
to enter.
_ Press [he joystick to enter
,_)_ Move thejoystick down to
select Labeling.
y_ Move thejoystick to the right
_o begin labeling. (Each label
has four fields¸ See top para-
graph)
Move the joystick up or down
to select a letter, a number, or
a blank (Pressing the CH bub
torl results in this sequence:
A,B, Z, blank,0,1 ,...9).
_[i Move the joystick to the right
_,) to switch to [he next field,
which will be selected. Select
a second letter or digit using
joystick(up or down), as
above. Repeat the process to
seIect [he last two digits.
Press the Menu button to exit.
SettingTheOn/OffMelody
You can hear clear meiody sound when the TV is powered On Or Off
Press the Menu button. Move
thejoysfick down to select
SETUF_then press thejOystick
to enter.
_ Move the joystick down to
_ select Melody.
[_:, Move thejoystick to the right
_,,,_ or left to select "On".
_._ Press the Menu button to exit.

Operation
PictureControl
Using the remote, you can change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness settings of
the TV.
Customizing the Picture
Press the Menu button
Press the joystick to enter.
Move the joystick down to
,_![ setect Adjust, then press the
joystick to enten You will see
the items "Contrast",
"Br ightness", "Sharpness",
"Color" and "Tint".
_/) Move the joystick up or down
_Z to select the item you want to
change
Move thejoystick right or left
to raise or fower the value of
the item, using the on-screen
gauge as your guide.
When you are finished adjusting an item, wait a moment. The
_evel indicator will disappear and the Video menu will return¸
YOU can continue to make adjustments, or press the Menu button to
exit¸
Using Automatic ("Standard") Picture Settings
Press the P.Mode button on the remote
control to change the picture settings.
_. Press P.Mode repeatedly to select the
"Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie" or
"Custom" picture set[ing.
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Guide to Automatic Picture Settings
Choose Standard to set the TV to operate at top performance according to your TV's
specifications
Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room¸
Choose Movie when viewing the movie
Choose Custom if you want to ac!iust the settings yourself.