TV User`s Manual
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1. Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer allows you to select the length of time your TV remains on before turning off automatically This is especially convenient if you like to fall asleep with the television on 18 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to set the amount of time you want the TV to remain on A display will appear in the corner of the screen You can set the timer for one of the following lengths of time 10 20 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 or 360 minutes To cancel the sleep timer press SLEEP until the on screen display reads Off You can also cancel the sleep timer by turning the TV off then turning it on again Viewing a VCR or camcorder tape When you connect a VCR or camcorder to your TV with the A V jacks you need to adjust your TV To do this Press the TV VIDEO button when you wish to view a video tape a video game or any signal from equipment connected to the TV s AN jacks Y If you do not have any equipment connected to the A V jacks the TV will display the message Connect the AN jacks If you have equipment connected to both the front and the rear A V jacks the TV will only display the signal from the front A V jacks If you have equipment connected to either the front jacks or the rear jacks but not both the front and the back the TV will automatically display the signal from the connected equipment To retur2. Fine tune gt Y When the slide box displays a single vertical line this indicates the average fine tuning setting O Press DISPLAY or MENU to clear the menus from the screen CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 13 Pa 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 18 TV OPERATION Changing channels For your convenience there are several different ways to change channels on your TV Using the channel buttons Press the CH A or CH V buttons to change channels When you press CH A and CH Y the TV tunes in each channel in order up or down With this method you will see all channels that the TV has memorized You will not see channels that were not memorized or that you erased Directly accessing channels You can use the number buttons to quickly go to any channel Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel For example to select channel 27 press 2 then 7 The TV will change channels when you press the second number Y When you use the number buttons you can also directly tune to channel that you have erased or that was not memorized by the TV If you want to select a channel over 100 press the 100 button on the remote control For example to see channel 122 press 100 then 2 then 2 Y To change to single digit channels 1 9 faster press 0 before the single digit For example to change to channel 4 press O then 4 1
3. 23 Specifications un de ee 23 2 CONTENTS 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 7 p Nigel YOUR NEW TV List of features Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology This TV is a full featured high performance unit that not only meets but exceeds industry standards Along with the standard features you expect your TV includes the following special features e Easy to operate remote control e Easy to use on screen menu system you can use from the front panel or the remote control e Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose e Special picture settings pre set at the factory for the highest resolution e Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels e A previous channel button to quickly see the last channel you were viewing e Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible e A special sleep timer e Tri lingual on screen displays English Spanish and French Checking parts Once you have unpacked your TV check to make sure that you have your remote control CHAPTER ONE YOUR NEW TV 3 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 8 p YOUR New TV Learning about your new TV Front panel jacks buttons and indicators _ Rear panel CALM A ON Sa Fe CAUTION To PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THS COVER NO USER SERUGEABLE PATS INSIDE ER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT DAMAGE NICH MAY
4. To use the SKIP TIMER While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press SKIP TIMER The on screen display will read Skip off Press SKIP TIMER again to set the timer in thirty second intervals When you are finished press VOL up to five minutes O If you want to set the Off time press CH V to highlight Off time The time you set will begin counting down on the screen When the Set the Off time just as you set the On time time runs out the TV will return to the channel you were watching when you set the timer Video J Clock Time Timer Skip 1 30 On time l Off time 21200am Setup J i When you are finished setting the timer press DISPLAY 20 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 25 SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions Your TV displays the closed captions that are broadcast with some television shows These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or language translations All VCRs record the closed caption signal and most pre recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape s packaging ce Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu Press CH V to select Caption Video Channels Memorize Add Erase Lee Fine tune EEE pu to begin Sap aa Fe Language
5. Press VOL to open the Closed Caption menu Closed caption Caption Off4 Mode Capt 4 Channels 14 Field 14 Press Menu to finish Press VOL to turn closed captioning on Closed caption Caption Mode Channels Field Press Menu to finish Y Misspellings and odd characters can occur in captioning Also there may be a captioning delay after changing channels Neither situation is a TV malfunction O Press CH Y to highlight Mode Press VOL or VOL to choose Capt captions or Text In caption mode captions appear and cover a small portion of the picture In text mode information unre lated to the program such as news reports are displayed and often cover a large portion of the screen Closed caption gt On Mode Capt 4 Channels 14 Field 4 Press Menu to finish O If you wish use CH A CH Y or VOL to change the captioning channel or field Then press DISPLAY to return to normal viewing Y Different channels and fields display different information such as additional languages or supplemental information CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 21 4 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 26 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Identifying Problems Picture rolls vertically Before you call a television repair person scan this list of possible e Adjust the antenna problems and solutions It may save you time and money Poor picture e Try another channel e Adjust t
6. RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSI APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE EARPHONE jack Connect a set of external earphones to this jack for private listening VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a cam corder or video game VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other video equipment O VHF UHF Antenna terminal Use this terminal to connect an outdoor antenna or cable system VOL and VOL Press to change the volume or to change fea Y For information on connecting equipment please see page 6 tures on the menu MENU Press to see an easy to use on screen menu of your TV s features O CH Y and CH A Press to change channels or to select features on the menu O Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV STAND BY Lights up when you turn the power off POWER Press to turn the TV on or off The front panel above shows a typical button layout The exact look of the buttons may be different from those on the front of your TV 4 CHAPTER ONE YOUR NEW TV 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Your NEW TV Page 9 Learning about your new TV continued Remote control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV When using the remote always point it directly at the TV POWER Press to turn the TV on and off Number buttons Press to directly select chan
7. Time i the menus Setup Video J Clock 11 3dam Time Timer ie Setup J The clock will now appear every time you press DISPLAY CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 15 Pa 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 20 F TV OPERATION Adjusting the volume Customizing the picture You can use the on screen menus to change the contrast brightness Raising or lowering the volume sharpness color and tint on your TV To customize your picture To raise or lower the TV s volume Press MENU You will see the open Video menu Press VOL to raise the volume or VOL to lower the volume i Using Mute At any time you can mute silence the volume me Press the MUTE button and the volume will be silenced E Setup The word Mute appears in the lower left corner of the screen To turn mute off press MUTE again or simply raise or lower the Press VOL or VOL until the word Custom appears volume with the VOL and VOL buttons Video Settings Custom Press CH Y to select the item you wish to change Video Settings Contrast Bright lt gt Time Sharpness Color Setup Tint 16 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 21 TV OPERATION Customizing the picture continued Press VOL or VOL to raise or lower the value of the item For example when you select Bright VOL increases brigh
8. con venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit e Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges Zu Save These Instructions Avoid overhead power lines An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead 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 outlet or extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV receiver Ground outdoor antennas If an zyawrieor x outside antenna or cable sys ANTENNA GROUNDING tem is connected to the TV receiver 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 ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an anten n
9. s ANTENNA OUT terminal VCR Rear Panel Ano mo Men NG a o Oo Coaxial Cable O Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s antenna terminal VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel ALDO VOEO OUT OUT Y D or Coaxial Cable 8 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION Zu O Connect an audio cable to the VCR s AUDIO OUT terminal VCR Rear Panel Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s AUDIO IN terminal TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel Audio Cable Connect a video cable to the VCR s VIDEO OUT terminal VCR Rear Panel o ANTENNA o AUDIO VIDEO Video AN ON Cable Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s VIDEO IN terminal TV anel VCR Rear Panel AUDIO voeo our OT Video Cable o ANTENNA 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 13 p INSTALLATION Connecting a camcorder Installing batteries in the remote control You can connect a camcorder to your TV which enables you to view Pull the cover to the full to take it out camcorder tapes without a VCR The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with ES a camcorder You can also purchase them at your local electronics store RX gt O Locate the camcorder s A V output jacks on the camcorder II NI Connect an audio cable to the camcorder s AUDIO OUT
10. terminal amcorder Output Jacks aman noo Veco CHO am Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s AUDIO IN terminal Camcorder Output Jacks O Install two AA size batteries Make sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment Audio Cable Audio Cable Connect a video cable to the camcorder s VIDEO OUT terminal Camcorder Output Jacks Video Cable Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s VIDEO IN terminal Camcorder Output Jacks Remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place if you won t be using the remote control for a long time The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 9 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 14 ANA TV OPERATION Turning the TV on off To turn your TV on or off Press POWER on the remote control or on the front panel The TV turns on and you will be ready to use the menus 10 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION Viewing the menus Your TV has a simple easy to use menu system that appears on the TV screen This system makes it simple and fast to use features on the TV Please take a few moments to learn how to use the menus With the TV s power on press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen The Video menu is highlighted Y All on scr
11. 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 1 p TV User s Manual Changing entertainment Again Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely TOCOM 1547278B Model MR13401 MR14300 MR19401 MR20300 CR14401 amp CR20401 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside It is AN dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning AN operation and maintenance has been included with this product Power Consumption 100 240V 50 60 Hz 52 Watts Models MR13401 amp CR14401 60 Watts Model MR14300 65 Watts Models MR19401 amp CR20401 70 Watts Model MR20300 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 that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Caution To prevent electric shock match th
12. 4 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION Zu Scanning the channels You can automatically scan all of the channels in memory at the touch of just one button Press the CH SCAN button on the remote control The TV will change the channels automatically one by one Y To stop channel scan press any button Selecting the previous channel The previous channel feature lets you easily select the channel that you were previously watching Press the PRE CH button on the remote control The TV changes to the last channel you were watching Y You can easily switch between two channels that are far apart To do this tune to one channel then use the number buttons to select the second channel Then use the PRE CH button to quickly switch between channels 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 19 p TV OPERATION Setting the clock To set the built in clock Press the MENU button repeatedly until you see the Time menu Press the CH A or CH V buttons to select the correct hour When you have selected the correct hour press VOL Video J Clock 4 amb Time Timer Setup J Video J Clock 4180amP Time Timer Setup J Press VOL Make sure that you select the proper time of day AM or PM You will see AM or PM to the right of the minutes aao Press the CH A or CH V buttons to select the correct minute Clock X Zear When you have selected the correct minute press DISPLAY to exit Time
13. a discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of anten na discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A o 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 4 F IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a A TU EHE Important Safety Information continued Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself Refer all servic ing to qualified service personnel Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions when the power supply cord or plug is damaged if liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the unit if the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water if the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions if the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged when the TV receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance If you make adjustments yourself adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualifie
14. d technician to restore the TV receiver to normal e When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit e Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition HI IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS o 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Your New TV uu 3m mn nana nnannanunawna nana nanana naaawa nasanwanas List of features 2 00 Checking parts 0005 Learning about your new TV Front panel jacks buttons and indicators Rear panel aus mn sus Remote control Chapter 2 Installation mm nna nnanwna nna wana nanwaa nnaawanwaawwanas Connecting VHF and UHF antennas Antennas with 300 ohm flat twin lea Antennas with 75 ohm round leads Separate VHF and UHF antennas OS amg kania te bk Connecting cable TV nanana aaa Cable without a converter box Cable with a converter box Connecting a VCR Connecting a camcorder ooooooococcococccco o Installing batteries in the remote control gt Chapter 3 TV Operation ooooncininicncnos 10 Turning t
15. e memorization process and return to normal viewing O Press MENU twice to clear the screen Adding and Erasing Channels A channel can be manually added to or erased from memory Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu Press CH V to highlight Add Erase Video Channels Memorize Gre Add Erase pto begin Fine tune Caption Setup Language Press VOL You will see the Add Erase menu screen Add Erase ANT 11 gt Added Press Menu to finish 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 17 p TV OPERATION Memorizing channels continued Fine tuning channels You can fine tune a channel to make it come in clearer Press CH A CH V or the number buttons to select a channel O Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu Press CH Add Erase ANT 12 Erased4 until you select Fine tune Press CH A or CH Y to select a channel Press VOL to add the channel or VOL to erase the channel Press Menu to finish video Channels Memorize Cine Add Erase me 7 Y You can also use the number buttons to enter the channel number ANA CA uie a Li When you are finished press the MENU button twice to return to Soap maging normal viewing Y You can still view a channel that is not stored in memory To do so use the Press VOL and VOL until the channel becomes as clear as number buttons on the remote control to select the channel possible
16. e power cord and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely Using your TV in another country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies Specifications MODEL a MR14300 NA MR20300 POWER CONSUMPTION 52 Watts 60 Watts 65 Watts 70 Watts VOLTAGE 100 240 V FREQUENCY OF 50 60 Hz OPERATION 4 APPENDIX 23 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 28 F NOTES 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 29 F NOTES 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 30 F NOTES 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 31 F NOTES 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 32 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Importer for Mexico only COMERCIALIZADORA THOMSON DE MEXICO S A DE C V MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA NO 57 COL GRANADA MEXICO D F C P 11520 TELEPHONO 52 54 53 73 R EC CTM 980723 KS5 Exporter Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Mexico TOCOM 1547278B u zu
17. e wide blade of plug to the wide slot and fully insert the plug Important One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U S copyright laws To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV receiver To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and other injuries keep these safety precautions in mind when installing using and maintaining your machine e Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV receiver e Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference e Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions e Follow all operating and use instructions e Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners e Never add any attachments and or equipment without approval of the manufacturer Such additions may result in the risk of fire electric shock or other personal injury e Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility such as near bath tubs sinks washing machines swimming pools etc e Provide ventilation for the TV receiver The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect
18. een displays and menus disappear from the screen in less than twenty seconds With the main menu on the screen press MENU repeatedly You will cycle through the Video menu the Time menu and the Setup menu Video J Channels Memorize to begin Cine Add Erase Fine tune Caption Video Settings Standard Video J Clock 4 am Time J Time Timer Setup Setup J Setup Language Video menu Time menu Setup menu Y lf you press MENU while the Setup menu is on the screen the menus will disappear from the screen Simply press MENU again to bring the menus back onto the screen 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 15 F TV OPERATION Seeing Special Help Selecting the menu language In certain situations your TV will automatically display messages to You can display the TV menus in English Spanish or French guide you in operating it correctly Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu e If you press the TV VIDEO button without first connecting a VCR or camcorder you will see the message Connect the A V Jacks Y For more information about viewing a VCR or camcorder tape see page 18 ag Adderase H ine tune i Caption Setup Language O Press CH Y until Language is highlighted Memorize Eine Add Erase Fine tune Caption Setup Language English Press VOL or VOL to select either English Spanish or French Video Ca
19. ennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV one VHF and one UHF you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV This procedure requires a combiner attach i ment You ll find the type of combiner you need at an electronics store Cable with a Converter Box Connect both antenna leads to the combiner To connect cable with a converter box to descramble channels Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT also named i ANT OUT VHF OUT or OUT terminal on your converter box Connect the other end of this cable to the TV s antenna terminal Y If you only need to use the cable box to descramble a few channels contact your cable company for suggestions on alternate connections CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 7 Pa 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected a cable or antemna to your TV according to to the instructions beginning on page 6 If you haven t you can skip step 1 The coaxial audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a VCR You can also purchase them at your local electronics store Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV Connect the cable or antenna to the VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal VCR Rear Panel 0 ww Incoming coming Qw CD Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR
20. he TV on off o 10 Viewing the menus 222222222 rennen 10 Seeing special help aa 11 Selecting the menu language a 11 Memorizing the chamnelS ooooooooo 12 Storing channels in memory 0005 12 Adding and erasing channels 12 Fine tuning channels aa 13 Changing channels a 14 Using the channel buttons 14 Directly accessing channels 14 Scanning the channels aa 14 Selecting the previous chamnel 14 Setting the clock dc Bana ha KG di 15 Adjusting the volume a 16 Raising or lowering the volume 16 Using mute aiian een 16 Customizing the picture aaa 16 Using Automatic Picture 17 Viewing the on screen displays 18 Setting the Sleep Timer 0 cece oo 18 Viewing a VCR or camcorder tape 18 CONTENTS Na 1 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 6 F CONTENTS Chapter 4 Special features 19 Setting the On Off Timer 00 0 e eee 19 Using the SKIP TIMER 0 cc cece eee eee 20 Viewing Closed Captions ccc cece eee 21 Appendix 22 Troubleshooting nen 22 Identifying problems oooooooo 22 Cleaning and maintaining your TV 23 Using your TV in another country
21. he antenna e Check all wire connections Poor sound quality e Try another channel e Adjust the antenna No picture or sound e Try another channel Press the TV VIDEO button e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the antenna connections e Check all wire connections The TV won t turn on e Make sure the wall outlet is working No color wrong colors or tints Make sure the program is broadcast in color e Adjust the picture settings 22 APPENDIX 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 27 F APPENDIX Cleaning and maintaining your TV With proper care your TV will give you many years of service Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV Placement e Do not place the TV near extremely hot cold humid or dusty places e Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields such as vacuum cleaners e Keep the ventilation openings clear do not place the TV on a soft surface such as cloth or paper e Place the TVin a vertical position only Liquids e Do not handle liquids near or on the TV Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage Cabinet e Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside e Wipe your TV with a clean dry cloth Never use water cleaning fluids wax or chemicals Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet Temperature e If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place unplug th
22. it from overheating Do not block these openings with any object and do not place the TV receiver on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place it near a radiator or heat register If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you ve followed the manufacturer s instructions for mounting Pa 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information continued e Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The TV receiver may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV receiver Follow the manufacturer s instructions when mounting the unit and use a mounting accessory recom mended by the manufacturer Move the TV receiver and its cart with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to overturn e Operate your TV receiver 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 e Protect the power cord Power supply cords should be routed so that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs
23. n to normal TV viewing press TV VIDEO again o 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 23 Na 00 SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the On Off Timer To set the TV to automatically turn on or off at a specific time O Press CH Y to highlight On time Press VOL Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Time menu Press CH V to select Timer video ee Time Timer 4 On time 4 Z90am AS Setup Video Clock Time Timer off O Press CH A or CH Y to select the hour when you want the TV to turn on Y Before using the timer you must set the TV s clock Press VOL to set the timer to on Video ok Time Timer 4 a On time 411 60amp E Setup Make sure the correct time of day AM or PM appears to the right of the minutes Y When you later want to turn the timer off press VOL to set the timer to off CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 19 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 24 F SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the On Off Timer continued Using the SKIP TIMER O Press VOL Press CH A or CH Y to select the minutes when you This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel want the TV to turn on after a certain amount of time For example you may be watching a channel when commercials start You can set the SKIP TIMER to 2 minutes then switch channels After 2 minutes the TV will return to the original channel
24. nales Memorizar Agr Borr tempo Sint fina Caption Poner Language Espanol Press DISPLAY to exit the menus CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 11 Na 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 16 TV OPERATION Memorizing the channels Storing channels in memory Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels you can receive Once these channels are in memory you can use the CH A and CH V buttons to quickly scan through the available channels Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu Video Channels Memorize to begin ins Add Erase Fine tune Caption Setup Language Press VOL You will see a screen for selecting the kind of antenna or cable system you connected If you connected an antenna leave Antenna highlighted If you connected cable press CH V to highlight the type of cable you have STD HRC or IRC Memorize channels Use the vabuttons to select Antenna Cable STD Cable HRC Cable IRC Option Press to memorize or Menu to cancel Y If you are not sure which type of cable system you have contact your cable company Press VOL The TV will begin memorizing all of the stations 12 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION The TV cycles through the channel numbers and memorizes the available channels This takes one to two minutes When the TV is finished it will display the Memorize channels screen Press MENU at any time to interrupt th
25. nels on the TV O 100 Press to directly select chan nels over 100 For example to select channel 121 press 100 then press 2 and 1 G SKIP TIMER Press when viewing a chan nel to automatically return to that channel after an amount of time that you set MUTE Press to mute silence the volume O CHA and CHYF Channel Press CH A or CH W to change channels Also use with the on screen menu system TV VIDEO Press to watch TV picture and a picture from a con nected component VCR LDP etc P STD Press to adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the spe cial factory settings or your own custom setting CH SCAN Channel Scan Press to have the TV auto matically scan all ofthe channels it has memorized SLEEP Press for the TV to automati cally turn off after an amount of time that you set PRE CH Previous Channel Press to see the last channel you were watching DISPLAY Press to see the time chan nel etc on screen Also press to exit quit the menu system VOL and VOL Volume Press VOL to lower the vol ume press VOL to raise the volume Also use with the menu system MENU Press this button to see the easy to use menu system CHAPTER ONE YOUR NEW TV 5 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 10 p ANA 108 INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas If you do not have cable TV you will need to connect an ante
26. nna to Antennas with 300 ohm flat twin leads your TV To connect an antenna follow the instructions in one of the If you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit following sections ears that has 300 ohm twin flat leads follow the directions below e Ifyour antenna has a set of leads that look like the illustration O Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300 75 below see Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads on this page ohm adapter Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws te e If your antenna has one lead that looks like the illustration below see Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads on page 7 O Plug the adapter into the terminal on the bottom of the back panel e fyou have two antennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on page 7 6 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 11 p INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas continued Connecting cable TV Antennas with 75 ohm round leads Choose one of the sections below for connecting a cable system Plug the lead into the terminal on the bottom of the rear panel This TV is cable ready you don t need a converter for basic cable channels Cable without a Converter Box To connect cable without a converter box Plug the incoming cable into the TV s antenna terminal 750 Y Sy Separate VHF and UHF ant
27. tness VOL lowers brightness Bright gt Y You can find the exact mid point of each setting by adjusting the slide box until it shows a single vertical black line Y When you are finished adjusting an item wait a moment The gauge will disappear and the Video menu will return Using Automatic Picture This special feature automatically adjusts your picture for you With the power on press P STD to select an automatic picture set ting Standard J e Choose Standard to set the TV to operate at top performance according to your TV s specifications e Choose Sports for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room e Choose Movies when viewing movies or VCR tapes e Choose Mild when viewing the TV in low light or when playing video games e Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings yourself CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 17 1547278C 11 14 01 2 32 PM Page 22 TV OPERATION Viewing the on screen displays Your TV provides you with on screen displays To see the displays With the power on press DISPLAY The on screen display will show the channel you are watching the time of day and the amount of time left on the sleep timer if the sleep timer is set Sleep 10 To remove the displays press DISPLAY a second time Y If you are not using Closed Captions es will not appear when you press DISPLAY Please see page 21
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