Venturer PLV76176 User manual

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17” LCD TV
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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PLV76176
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PLACEMENT INFORMATION
• Donotusethisunitinplaceswhichareextremely
hot,cold,dustyorhumid.
• Donotrestricttheairowofthisunitbyplacingit
somewherewithpoorairow,bycoveringitwith
acloth,byplacingitonbeddingorcarpeting.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• WhenconnectingordisconnectingtheACpower
cord,griptheplugandnotthecorditself.Pulling
thecordmaydamageitandcreateahazard.
• Whenyouarenotgoingtousetheunitforalong
periodoftime,disconnecttheACpowercord.
CONDENSATION INFORMATION
• Whenleftinaheatedroomwhereitiswarmand
damp,waterdropletsorcondensationmayform
insidetheequipment.Whenthereiscondensation
insidetheunit,theunitmaynotfunctionnormally.
Lettheunitstandfor1-2hoursbeforeturningthe
poweronorgraduallyheattheroomandletthe
unitdrybeforeuse.
RATING PLATE LOCATION
Theratingplateislocatedontherearofunit.
FCC STATEMENTS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Thisunithasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe
limitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15
oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide
reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceina
residential installation.This unit generates, uses and
canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalled
andusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycause
harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunication.However,
thereisnotguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurin
aparticularinstallation.Ifthisunitdoescauseharmful
interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcan
bedeterminedbyturningtheunitoffandon,theuseris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneor
moreofthefollowingmeasures:
- Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
- Increase the separation between the unit and
receiver.
- Connecttheunitintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
fromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technicianforhelp.
- Shielded cables must be used with this unit to
ensurecompliancewiththeClassBFCClimit.
- This television receiver provides display of
television closed captioning in accordance with
Section15.119oftheFCCrules.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thelightningashwitharrowheadsymbol,
withinanequilateraltriangle,isintendedto
alerttheusertothepresenceofuninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to
constituteariskofelectricshocktopersons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance(servicing)instructionsinthe
literatureaccompanyingtheappliance.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
• DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY
WITHTHESAMEOREQUIVALENTTYPE.
• TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCHWIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF WALL
OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
• USE OF CONTROLS ORADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUSRADIATIONEXPOSURE.
The symbol for Class II
(DoubleInsulation)
WARNING:
• Toreducetheriskofreorshockhazard,donot
exposethisunittorainormoisture.
• The mains plug of apparatus should not be
obstructedORshouldbeeasilyaccessedduring
intendeduse.
• The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects lled with liquids,
suchasvases,shallbeplacedonunit.
• In order to disconnected the unit from the
mains completely, theAC power cord should
be disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
suchassunshine,reorthelike.
WARNING:
• Changesormodicationstothisunitnotexpressly
approved by party responsible for compliance
couldvoidtheuserauthoritytooperateunit.
Equipment tested for
complianceasacomplete
unit
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(Includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
9) Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
providedplugdoesnottintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Onlyusedetachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
12) Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespeciedbythemanufacturer,
orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart
/ apparatus combination to avoid injury form tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damages, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Beforeturningonyourtelevisionsetforthersttime,besuretoplaceitonasolidstablesurface.Toavoid
danger,donotexposetheTVtowater,oraheatsource(e.g.lamp,candle,radiator).Donotobstructthe
ventilationgridattherearandbesuretoleavesufcientgapsaroundtheunitasshown.
QUICK INSTALLATION
1.Connect a TV antenna or a CATV cable to theAntenna
TerminalonrearofTV.
2.Connectthepowercord.
3.Pressthe / ONbuttontoturnontheunit.
4.Pressthe or buttontoselect“Yes”or“No”,thenpressthe
ENTERbuttontoconrm.
5. The unit will enter TV setting screen. Press the  button to
highlightAutoScan,thenpresstheENTERbuttontoconrm.
6.Theunitwillenterautoscansettingscreen.Pressthe button
tohighlightCableSystem, then press the  or  button to
choosethedesiredcablesystem(Werecommendyoupick
“AUTO”,howeveryoumightndyougetimprovedresultsusing
“STD”,“IRC”or“HRC”-thesearedifferentstandardsused
byvariousCableSystems.).Thenusethe buttontomove
thehighlightbaronStarttoScanandpressENTERbuttonto
start.Theunitwilltakeafewminutestonishautoscanand
allscannedchannelswillbestoredautomatically.
7 7/8"
2 3/8"
2 3/8"
TURNING ON THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME
Thersttimeyouturnontheunit,theunitwillenterthesetupmode.Youcaneasilyfollowtheprompt
messageonthescreentocompletebasicTVsettings.
Make sure the TV antenna or CATV cable has been connected properly to the
TV ANTENNA inputjackontherearofthesystem.
Proceed with auto scan?
: SELECT "ENTER": CONFIRM
No Yes
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Antenna Cable
Auto Scan
Auto Scan Add CH
Channel Skip
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal :
Picture Audio Time Setup Parental TV
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Picture Audio Time Setup Parental TV
RF CH : 3
Found : 0
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Cable System AUTO
Start to Scan
Picture Audio Time Setup Parental TV
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................. 2
QUICK INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................... 4
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................... 5
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE .................................................................. 6 - 7
CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................. 8 - 9
ConnectingaTVAntenna..............................................................................................8
ConnectingtootherEquipmentwithVideoOutput(VCR,Camcorder,VideoGameSystem,
Cable,Satellitesystem,etc.).........................................................................................8
ConnectingthePowerCord............................................................................................9
Connecting a PC............................................................................................ 9
USING HEADPHONES ....................................................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 11
TV SETUP .................................................................................................. 12 - 16
Picture Menu ............................................................................................................. 12
Audio Menu ...............................................................................................................12
Time Menu ............................................................................................................... 13
SetupMenu............................................................................................................13-14
ParentalMenu.............................................................................................................14-15
TV Menu ............................................................................................................ 16
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................................................... 17
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ACCESSORIES
Pleasecheckandidentifythesuppliedaccessories.
RemoteControl(withbatteries)............................................................................................x1
GETTING STARTED
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Pointtheremotecontrolattheremotesensor
locatedontheunit.
• Whenthereisastrongambientlightsource,the
performanceoftheinfraredremotesensormay
bedegraded,causingunreliableoperation.
• Therecommendedeffectivedistanceforremote
operationisabout16feet(5meters).
TO INSTALL BATTERIES
1.Openthebatterydoor.
2.Insert2“AAA”batteries.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Whenthebatteries become weak, the operating
distanceoftheremotecontrolisgreatlyreduced
andyouwillneedtoreplacethebatteries.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectlyreplaced.Replaceonlywiththesame
orequivalenttype.
NOTES
• Iftheremotecontrolisnotgoingtobeusedfora
longtime,removethebatteriestoavoiddamage
causedbybatteryleakagecorrosion.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.Donotmix
ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or
rechargeable(NICKEL-CADMIUM)batteries.
• Always remove batteries as soon as they
becomeweak.
• Weakbatteriescanleakandseverelydamage
theremotecontrol.
• WARNING:Donotdisposeofbatteriesinare.
Batteriesmayexplodeorleak.
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
REMOTE CONTROL
1) MUTE Button
 Presstoturnoffthesound.
2) MENU Button
Press to display the on-screen menu or switch
backtothepreviousmenuscreen.
3) CURSOR ( , , , ) Buttons
 Usetohighlightselectionsonamenuscreenand
adjustcertainsettings.
ENTER Button
 Conrmselectiononamenuscreen.
4) DISPLAY Button
 Press to display information on the current
channel.
5) VOL + / VOL - Button
 Presstoincrease/decreasethevolume.
6) LAST CH
 Presstoswitchrepeatedlybetweenthelasttwo
channelsdisplayed.
7) STANDBY/ON Button
 PresstoturnONtheunitorputitinSTANDBY
(OFF)mode.
8) FUNCTION Button
 PresstoswitchbetweenTV/AV/PC.
9) LCD MODE Button
 PresstoSelectfrompresetscreendisplaysettings
tomatchthetypeofshowyouarewatching.
10) CH / CH Buttons
Press to select the channel upward or
downward.
11) NUMERIC Buttons
Presstoenternumbersorgodirectlytoaspecic
channel. 
12) •[dot]Button
 Presstoenterdigitalsub-channelswiththenumeric
buttons(i.e.11.3or12.7).
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
FRONT & SIDE VIEWS
1. AUDIO IN (Left/Right) / VIDEO IN
jacks
2. / ON button
Turnstheunitonandoff.
3.MENU button
Enterstheon-screenTVmenu.
4.FUNCTION button
SelectsTV/AV/PC.
5.CH / CH buttons
Press to conrm selections on the TV
menuscreenand / tochangeTV
channels.
6. VOL + / VOL - controls
 Adjuststhevolumelevelandhighlights
selections(Left&Right)ontheTVmenu
screen.
7. Color LCD screen
8. Built-in speakers
9. Remote sensor
Pointtheremotecontrolhere.
Standby indicator
10. Removable stand
11. Power cord
12. MONITOR / VGA jack
13. Headphones jack
14. TV ANTENNA terminal
Connects a TV antenna or CATV
cable.
7
10
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3
6
4
5
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E - 8
TV ANTENNA
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING A TV ANTENNA
Toviewtelevisionchannelscorrectly,asignalmustbereceivedfromoneofthefollowingsources:
- Anindoororoutdooraerialantenna
- Acablesystem
- Asatellitesystem
NOTE
Foroptimalreceptionofover-the-airTVbroadcasts,werecommendthatyouuseanexternalxedantenna.
Ifusinganindoorantenna,pleaseensurethatyoupurchaseanantennawithsufcientabilitytoreceive
signalsinyourhome.Orientationandlocationoftheantennaistypicallycriticalforbestresults–youmay
ndthatplacementoftheantennanearawindow,orinanelevatedlocation,improvesperformance.
ToTVAntenna
terminal
ToHomeAntennaterminal
CablewithoutaCATV
converterorcablebox
CombinationVHF/UHF
antenna
(ATSC/NTSCsignal)
SeparateVHForUHF
antenna
(ATSC/NTSCsignal)
CONNECTING TO A VCR / CAMCORDER / VIDEO GAME SYSTEM / CABLE / SATELLITE
SYSTEM
ConnectanAUDIO/VIDEOcable(notincluded)asshown:
MakesureyouconnectthecablefromtheAUDIO/VIDEOOUTjackoftheotherequipmenttoAUDIO/
VIDEOINjackofthisunit.
NOTE
Pleaserefertotheconnectedequipment’susermanualformoreinformation.
ToAUDIO/VIDEO
INjacks
ToAUDIO/VIDEO
OUTjacks
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E - 9
CONNECTIONS
CONNECT THE POWER CORD
• ConnecttheACpowercordintoawalloutlet.
• Pressthe / I buttonontheunitorremotecontroltoturnontheunit.
NOTE
• BesuretheACpowercordisdisconnectedandallfunctionsareoffbeforemakingconnections.
• Makesurethatallthecomponentsareconnectedcorrectly.
•To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of wall outlet, then fully
insert.
• Whenyouarenotgoingtousetheunitforalongperiodoftime,disconnectthepowercord.
CONNECT A PC
Connectthe15-pinD-SUBPC/VGAconnectorfromyourcomputertothe15-pinD-SUBPC/VGAinputon
thisunitusingamonitorcableandaudiocable(notincluded)asshown.
Makesureyouconnectthecablefromthecomputer(PCConnectorandPCAUDIO)tothisunit(PCIN
MONITOR/VGAandAUDIOIN).
To AC outlet
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USING HEADPHONES / EARPHONES
• Turndownthevolumebeforeconnectingheadphones/earphonestotheunit,thenadjustthevolume
toyourdesiredlevel.
• Whenheadphones/earphonesareconnected,nosoundwillcomefromthefrontspeakers.
NOTE
Excessivesoundpressurefromearphones/headphonescancausehearingloss.
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E - 11
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING / REMOVING THE BASE STAND
WARNING:TheLCDDisplayisveryfragile,andmustbeprotectedatalltimeswhenremovingthebase
stand.Besurethatnohardorsharpobject,oranythingthatcouldscratchordamagetheLCDdisplay,
comesintocontactwithit.DoNOTexertpressureonthefrontoftheunitatanytimebecausethescreen
couldcrack.
1. Disconnectallcablesorcordsconnectedtotheunit.
2. Laytheunitdownonaatsurfacewiththebacksidefacing
up.Pleasemakesuretoplaceasoftcushionedmaterial(such
asapilloworthickpieceoffoam)beneaththescreen.
3. To install the base stand, place the base stand on the
mountingslot,pushthestandtillitlocks.
4. Toremovethebasestand,keeppressingthelockingarea
ofthebasestandandpulldownwardstoreleasethebase
stand.
MOUNTING ON THE WALL
ThisunitisVESA-compliant,andisdesignedtobewall-mountedwithaVESA-compliant3”x3”(75mm
x 75mm) mounting kit designed for at-panel TVs (sold separately). Mount this unit according to the
instructionsincludedinthemountingkit.
NOTE
Removethebasestandbeforemountingtheunitonthewall.
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E - 12
TV SETUP
PICTURE MENU
1. PresstheMENUbutton.
2. Use the  or  button to select the options
(Picture Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint,
Sharpness, or Color Mode).Adjustthemusingthe
or button(Screenwill changetoyour desired
setting).
3. Repeatstep3toadjustotheroptions.
4. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal
screen,presstheMENUbuttonrepeatedly.
Note: Some setting items on the menu screen may not activate depending on what mode the unit
is currently in (TV, AV and PC).
Picture Mode : Selectfrompresetscreendisplaysettingstomatchthetypeofshowyouarewatching
(Standard,Movie,Dynamic,SoftandPersonal).SelectPersonalmodetorecallyour
customsettingsoncontrast,brightness,sharpness,tintandcolor.
Contrast : Adjusttosharpenthepicturequality.Theblackportionsofthepicturebecomericher
indarknessandthewhitebecomebrighter.
Brightness : Adjustthebrightnessofthepicture.Brightenordarkenthewholepicture.
Sharpness : Adjustthesharpnessleveltoimprovedetailinthepicture.
Tint : Adjustthetintofthepicture.(towardpurple/towardgreen)
Color : Adjustthecolorofthepicture.
Color Mode : Adjustthe3colortemperatureofthepicture.ChoosefromNormal(balanced),Warm
(redwhite)orCool(bluewhite)modes.
AUDIO MENU
1. PresstheMENUbutton.
2. Usethe or buttontoselectAUDIO, thenpress
the buttontoentertheAUDIOsettings.
3. Usethe or buttontoselecttheoptions(Sound
Mode, Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Language
and MTS).Adjustthemusingthe or button.
4. Repeatstep3toadjustotheroptions.
5. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal
screen,presstheMENU buttonrepeatedly.
NOTE
Experimentwithdifferentsoundsettingsuntilyound
thesettingsyouprefer.
Sound Mode  : Selectfrompresetsoundsettings(Standard,Music,Movie,TheatreorPersonal)
tomatchthetypeofshowyouarewatching.SelectPersonalmodetorecallyour
customsettingsonbass,trebleandbalance.
Bass : Adjustthebassrange.
Treble : Adjustthetreblerange.
Balance : Adjustthebalanceleveltowardtheleftorrightspeakers.
Audio Language :SelectfromEnglish/Spanish/French.(Availablefordigitalchannelsifmultiple
audiolanguagesarebroadcasted.)
MTS (Multi Channel Television Sound):SelectStereo/SAP(SecondaryAudioProgram)/Mono.
Note:
SomeTVstations broadcastaudioin morethanonelanguage,theSAP(SecondaryAudioPrograms)
featureallowsyoutolistentothis,ifavailable.
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Picture Mode Standard
Contrast 50
Brightness
Sharpness
Color Mode Normal
50
Color 50
50
Tint 0
Picture Audio Time Setup Parental T
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Sound Mode Standard
Base 50
Treble 50
Balance 0
Audio Language English
icture Time SetupParentalTVAudio
MTS Stereo
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TIME MENU
1. PresstheMENUbutton.
2. Usethe or buttontoselectTIME, thenpressthe
buttontoentertheTIMEsettings.
3. Usethe or buttontoselecttheoptions(Sleep
Timer, Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time or Clock).
Adjustthemusingthe or button.
4. Repeatstep3toadjustotheroptions.
5. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal
screen,presstheMENUbuttonrepeatedly.
Sleep Timer : SelectthelengthoftimebeforetheunitautomaticallychangestoStandby
mode:Off->5Min->10Min->15Min->30Min->45Min->60Min->
90Min->120Min->Off.
Time Zone : SelectthetimezonefromEastern/Central/Mountain/Pacic/Alaska/
Hawaii.
Daylight Saving Time : SelectOntoactivatedaylightsavingstime.
Clock : Displaythecurrenttime.
SETUP MENU
1. PresstheMENUbutton.
2. Usethe or buttontoselectSETUP, thenpress
the buttontoentertheSETUPsettings.
3. Usethe or buttontoselecttheoptions(OSD
Language, PC Setup, Closed Caption or Restore
Setting).Adjustthemusingthe or button(Screen
willchangetoyourdesiredsetting);orpressthe 
buttontogointothedetailedsettings.
4. Press the MENU button to return to the previous
menu.
5. Repeatsteps3and4toadjustotheroptions.
6. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal
screen,presstheMENUbuttonrepeatedly.
OSD (On Screen Display) Language: Select On-screen menu language from English / French /
Spanish.
Restore Setting: IfyouresettheTVtothefactorysettings,allyourpresentsettingsonPICTUREand
AUDIOwillbeerasedandreplacedbythefactory’sdefaultsettings.
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Sleep Timer Off
Time Zone Eastern
Daylight Saving Time Off
Clock 2008/12/31 07:00PM
PictureAudioSetup ParentalTVTime
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
OSD Language English
Closed Caption
Restore Setting
PC Setup
Picture Audio Time Parental TVSetup
TV SETUP
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TV SETUP
PC Setup (in PC mode only)
- Resolution:1,440x900
- RefreshFrequency:60Hz
H - Pos :Centertheimagebymovingitleftor
right.
V - Pos :Centertheimagebymovingitupor
down.
Clock :Adjusts the display clock to change
widthoftheimage.
Phase :Adjuststheimageifthereisickerof
screenletters,colormisalignment,or
blurring.
Auto Adjust :Adjusttheimageautomatically.
Closed Caption
CC Mode : SelectclosedcaptionOn,OfforCConMute.
Analog Closed Caption : Selecttheanalogclosedcaptionorturnitoff.
Digital Closed Caption : Selectthedigitalclosedcaptionorturnitoff.
Digital Caption Style : Select Custom to activate the caption style items and set your desired
detailedsettings.
NOTE
ThisfunctiononlyworksonATSCprograms
broadcastwithcaptions.
PARENTAL MENU
Password
1. PresstheMENUbutton.
2. Use the  or  button to select PARENTAL,
then press the  button to enter the PARENTAL
settings.
3. Entera4-digitpassword.Onceentered,thescreen
willentertheParentalmenu.Thepresetpassword
is0000.
If you forget the password,
enter “ 8888 “ to unlock parental control.
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
H - Pos
V - Pos
Phase
Auto adjust
50
50
Clock 50
100
Best Resolution is 1440 x 900
Picture Audio Time Setup TVParental
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
CC Mode CC on Mute
Analog Closed Caption CC1
Digital Service1
Digital Caption Style
Closed Caption
Picture Audio Time Parental TVSetup
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Enter Password _ _ _ _
Picture Audio Time Setup TVParental
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Parental
1. Use the  or  button to select various Parental
settings.Adjust them using the  or  button, or
pressthe buttontogointothedetailedsettings.
2. Press the MENU button to return to the previous
menu.
3. Repeatsteps1-2toadjustotheroptions.
4. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal
screen,presstheMENU buttonrepeatedly.
TV-Y : Recommendedforallchildren.
TV-Y7 : Recommendedforallchildrenage7andabove.
TV-G :GeneralAudience.
TV-PG :ParentalGuidanceSuggested.
TV-14 :ParentalStronglyCautioned.
TV-MA : MatureAudienceOnly.
N/A : Notrated.
G :GENERALAUDIENCES,Suitableforallages.
PG :PARENTALGUIDANCESUGGESTED-Somematerialmaynotbesuitable
forchildren.
PG-13 :PARENTSSTRONGLYCAUTIONED-Somematerialmaybeinappropriate
forchildrenunder13.
R :RESTRICTED,Under17requiresaccompanyingparentoradultguardian
forviewinginmovietheaters.
NC-17 : Noone17orunderadmittedinmovietheaters,
X :AdultsOnly.
E : Exempt.
C :Children.
C8+ :Recommendedforchildrenage8andolder.
G :GENERALAUDIENCES,Suitableforallages.
PG :PARENTALGUIDANCESUGGESTED-Somematerialmaynotbesuitable
forchildren.
14+ :Viewers14yearsandolder.
18+ :AdultProgramming.
E : Exempt.
G :GENERALAUDIENCES,Suitableforallages.
8ans+ :Notrecommendedforyoungchildren.
13ans+ : Notsuitableforchildrenundertheageof13.
16ans+ : Notsuitableforchildrenundertheageof16.
18ans+ : AdultProgramming.
U.S.MPAA
Ratings
U.S.TV
Ratings
Canadian
English
Ratings
Canadian
French
Ratings
Change Password : Enternewpasswordandconrmit.(Rememberyourpassword!)
System Lock : Select On to edit the following parental items. Select Off to disable parental
control.
US : SetTVandMPAAratings.
Canada : SetCanadaEnglishandCanadaFrenchratings.
RRT Setting : SetRatingRegionTable.
Reset RRT : ResetRatingRegionTabletothedefaultsettings.
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Change Password
System Lock On
US
Canada
Reset RRT
RRT Setting
Picture Audio Time Setup TVParental
TV SETUP
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TV SETUP
Antenna :CableandAirmodesareavailable.
Auto Scan :Searchforavailablestationsandstoretheminmemory.
Auto Scan Add CH : Searchformoreavailablestationsandaddtheminmemory.Thestationsstored
beforearestillkept.
Channel Skip :Skipweakchannelsandthechannelsyoudon’tlike.
Channel No. : SelectadifferentTVchannel.
Channel Label : Displayandeditthechannellabel.
DTV Signal : Displaythesignalstrength(fordigitalTVchannelsonly).
TV MENU (For TV Mode Only)
1. PresstheMENUbutton.
2. Usethe or buttontoselectTV, thenpressthe 
buttontoentertheTVsettings.
3. Usethe or buttontoselecttheoptions(Antenna,
Auto Scan, Auto Scan Add CH, Channel Skip,
Channel No., Channel Label or DTV Signal).Adjust
themusingthe or button,orpressthe button
togointothedetailedsettings.
4. Press the MENU button to return to the previous
menu.
5. Repeatsteps3and4toadjustotheroptions.
6. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal
screen,presstheMENUbuttonrepeatedly.
Channel Skip
1. Usethe or buttontoselectachannel.(Pressthe
buttontoselectthelastchannelofthepage;press
againtogotothenextpage.Pressthe buttonto
selecttherstchannelofthepage;pressagainto
returntothepreviouspage.)
2. PresstheENTERbuttontoshiftbetweenOn/Off.
(SelectOntoskiptheselectedchannel.Thechannel
willnotappearwhen you press the CH / CH
button.)
Channel Label
Youcaneditalabelforeachchannel.
1. Usethe or buttontoselectthenumberorletter.
Use the  or  button to move and edit the next
character.
2. Afterediting,theChannelandChannelLabelwillbe
shownonthescreenwhenyoupresstheDISPLAY
button.
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
Antenna Cable
Auto Scan
Auto Scan Add CH
Channel Skip
Channel No.
Channel Label
DTV Signal :
Picture Audio Time Setup Parental TV
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
No. Program Name Skip
2.0 xxx On
3.0 xxxxx Off
4.0 xxx Off
5.0 xxxxxx On
6.0 xxxx Off
7.0 xxx On
8.0 xxxxx On
Picture Audio Time Setup Parental TV
MENU ReturnAdjustSelect
X
Picture Audio Time Setup Parental TV
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
Theremotedoesnot
function.
• EnsuretheACpowercordisconnected.
• Theunitisnotturnedon.
Nopower.
• Removeanyobstaclesbetweentheremoteandtheunit.
• Usetheremoteneartheunit.
• Pointtheremoteattheremotesensorontheunit.
• Replacethebatteriesintheremotewithnewones.
• Checkthelocationoftheantennaandadjustitifnecessary.
• Makesuretheantennacableisrmlyconnected.
• Makesureallinputcablesarermlyconnected.
TV
BadPicture(snow,
multipleimages,
distortion,blurry)
• CheckthePICTURESETTINGwithintheTVSETUPMENU.
• ChecktomakesuretheprogramyouarewatchingisbroadcastinColor
andnotBlack&White.
Blackandwhite
picture.
• Makesuretheunitispluggedinandturnedon.
• MakesurethatTVmodeisselected.
• Tryanewchanneltocheckforpossiblestationtrouble.
• Makesuretheantennaisconnectedproperly.
• Increasethevolume.
• Make sure the antenna or audio video source device is working
properly.
• Makesureallcablesarermlyconnected.
• Checkforlocalinterference.
Nopictureorsound.
• Makesuretherearenounshieldedelectricaldevicesnearbythatare
causinginterference.
• Turntheunitofffor30minutes,thentryitagain.
Coloredpatchesof
picture.
Specicationsandappearancearesubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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Modelno................................................................Productname ................................................................
Typeofset........................................................................................................................................................
Serialno.................................................................Invoiceno........................................................................
Datepurchased......................................................Dealername....................................................................
LIMITEDWARRANTY
VENTURER ELECTRONICS (“VENTURER”)makesthefollowinglimitedwarranty.Thislimitedwarrantyextend
totheoriginalconsumerpurchaserandislimitedtonon-commercialuseoftheproduct.
Ninety(90)DayParts&LaborWarranty
VENTURER products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanshipforaperiodofninety (90) days from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to
conformtothiswarranty,wewillservicetheproductusingneworrefurbishedpartsandproducts,atVENTURER’s
solediscretion.
Duringaperiodofninety(90)daysfromtheeffectivewarrantydate,VENTURERwillprovide,whenneeded,service
labortorepairamanufacturingdefectatitsdesignatedServiceCenter.ToobtainwarrantyserviceintheUntied
States,youmustrstcallourCustomer Support Center at 1-800-252-6123 or 1-866-444-6478, during the hours
listed in the box below.ThedeterminationofservicewillbemadebyVENTURERCustomerSupport.PLEASE
DONOTRETURNYOURUNITTOVENTURERWITHOUTPRIORAUTHORIZATION.Neworremanufactured
replacementsfordefectiveparts orproducts willbe usedfor repairsby VENTURERat itsdesignated Service
Centerforninety(90)daysfromtheeffectivewarrantydate.Suchreplacementpartsorproductsarewarranted
foranadditionalninety(90)daysfromthedateofrepairorreplacement.TheCustomerwillberequiredtoship
theunittotheServiceCenterindicatedatthetimeCustomerSupportiscontactedtomakethenecessaryrepairs.
Thecustomerisresponsibleforalltransportationchargestotheservicefacility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
WhenyousendtheproducttotheVenturerservicefacilityyoumustusetheoriginalcartonboxandpackingmaterial
oranequivalentasdesignatedbyVENTURER.
LIMITEDWARRANTY
Your Responsibility
(1) Youmustretaintheoriginalsalereceipttoprovideproofofpurchase.
(2) ThesewarrantiesareeffectiveonlyiftheproductispurchasedandoperatedintheU.S.A.orCanada.
(3) Warrantiesextendonlytodefectsinmaterialorworkmanship,anddonotextendtoanyproductorpartswhich
havebeenlostordiscarded,ordamagetoproductorpartscausedbymisuse,accident,improperoperationor
maintenance,oruseinviolationofinstructionsprovidedwiththeproduct,ortoproductwhichhasbeenaltered
ormodiedwithoutauthorizationofVenturer,ortoproductsorpartsthereofwhichhavehadtheserialnumber
removedorchanged.
OutofWarranty
Intheevent yourproductrequires repairafterthelimitedwarrantyperiodhasexpired, pleasecontactour
CustomerSupportCenterat1-800-252-6123, 1-866-444-6478orwww.venturer.com
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9–7, Friday: 9–5, Saturday: 9–12 EST.
Important:
Youareresponsibleforanytransportation,shippingorinsurancerelativetothereturnofproducttoourProduct
ReturnsCenter.
Allwarrantiesimpliedbystatelaw,includingtheimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforaparticular
purpose,areexpresslylimitedtothedurationofthelimitedwarrantiessetforthabove.Withtheexceptionofany
warrantiesimpliedbystatelawasherebylimited,theforegoingwarrantyisexclusiveandinlieuofallotherwarranties,
guarantees,agreementsandsimilarobligationsofmanufacturerorsellerwithrespecttotherepairorreplacement
ofanyparts.InnoeventshallVENTURERbeliableforconsequentialorincidentaldamages.
Noperson,agent,distributor,dealerorcompanyisauthorizedtochange,modifyorextendthetermsofthese
warrantiesinanymannerwhatsoever.Thetimewithinactionmustbecommencedtoenforceanyobligationof
VENTURER arisingunderthewarrantyorunderanystatute,orlawoftheUnitedStatesoranystatethereof,is
herebylimitedtoninety(90)daysfromthedateofpurchase.Thislimitationdoesnotapplytoimpliedwarranties
arisingunderstatelaw.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichmayvary,fromstatetostate.
Somestatesdonotallowlimitationonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,whenanactionmaybebrought,orthe
exclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheaboveprovisionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Formoreinformationonotherproductsandservices,pleasevisitoutwebsiteatwww.venturer.com. 
Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.
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UNIT INCH
PrintedinChina
811-761791W010
16 3/4
3 5/8
14
5
9 3/4
6 7/8
7
10
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