RCA HD65W40 manuel d'utilisation

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    High-Definition T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . VCR Plus+, C 3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar -TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates. The GUIDE Plus+ and VCR Plus+ systems are protected by one or more issued United S[...]

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    1 T able of Contents Key Featur es Overview Y our TV is equipped with featur es that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 pr ovides more information about the rest of the TV ’ s features and how to use them. DTVLINK® Certification Logo is a U.S. registered mark of CEA. *F[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Record Output Jacks Y ou can record digital TV (and analog) programs b y using the RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also r ecord analog programs). Y our TV must be tuned to the channel in order to r ecord the program. VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT AUDIO R L Menu Path Integrated HDTV T uner Decodes all 16 formats of A TS[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Key Features Overview .......................................................................................................... ......... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 6 Choose Y our Connection[...]

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    4 T able of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’ s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Contr ol Panels ............................................................................... 54 Navigating the Menu System ..................................................................................................... ............... 54 Exiting a menu[...]

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    Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 5 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • How T o Connect • Back of the TV • Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Fr ont of Y our TV • Plug[...]

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    Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •T urn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconn[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV . For more[...]

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    Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only sour ce for the GUIDE Plus+ system). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT . If you have only an of f-ai[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only sour ce for the GUIDE Plus+ system). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT . If you have only an[...]

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    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Audio Connections W ith the audio versatility of your HDTV , you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each component that you are connecting to get the best results. ?[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 IN OUT A/V AMPLIFIER VCR IN TV IN OUT TAP E IN CD L R LEFT RIGHT + – DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER LEFT RIGHT + – SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR – + – + Back of Left Front Speaker Back of Right Front Speaker OR – + – + Back of Left Front Speaker Back of Right Rear Speaker Back of Left Rear Speake[...]

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    Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT RIGHT FIXED/V ARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS INT W/ EXT SURR VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 V L/ MONO R V L/ MONO R V P B Y P R L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 L/ MONO R V P B Y [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 ETHERNET Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by using the order form on page 73). There are several ways to connect components to your TV . Different jacks and cables provide a different level of per[...]

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    Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect a component, such as a DVD player . This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. T o ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection. [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 V L/ MONO R V L/ MONO R V P B Y P R L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 L/ MONO R V P B Y P R VIDEO INPUT 5 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER MAXIMUM [...]

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    Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 CENTER SPEAKER INPUT • INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch - TV Position Sound comes from TV’s internal speakers. - EXT AMP Position Internal speakers are used for an external center channel. When an external audio/video receiver’s center channel output is connected to the TV’s center channel i[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections. •L /MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white. •R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. • DVI-HDTV provides a digital video connection from a video source to the TV . REC[...]

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    Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK™ Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder , digital camera, or video game: an S-VIDEO input, one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover . Please note the illustration below[...]

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    Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV . Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. The TV needs some power to acquire guide listings, do r ec[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 Ti p Channel Search takes several minutes because the TV is searching for all possible analog and digital channels. Y ou may want to leave and come back later . Ti p To access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Complete the Assisted Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s[...]

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    Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter your zip code or postal code. Press OK when you’re finished. Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left ar[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ System 5. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the[...]

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    Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 3. Keep the VCR on and insert a tape. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing. Important Note: When code testing is i[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 25 What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. • If the program informat[...]

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    Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . 27 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol •P r ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou’ve Programmed It • Code List[...]

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    28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Blue action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). Green action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates the features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). (Backlight button) Press to illuminate some of the [...]

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    Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Contr ol GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system. GUIDE Brings up the Listings screen for the GUIDE Plus+ system. INDICA TOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to operate components. Lights when a button is pressed and a valid command is sent. Turns red [...]

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    30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Important for Direct Entry Y ou must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code. Let’ s say you have a Zenith VCR. T o program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would: Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column. Rele[...]

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    Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Contr ol Using Automatic Code Sear ch If Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR un[...]

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    32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. 2. Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT . • If you tune to INPUT 1 and y[...]

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    Chapter 2 33 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Codes Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and AUX buttons. Admiral ........................................................ 2132 Adventura .................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................. 2027 Aiwa ........................................[...]

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    34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for SA T•CABLE and AUX buttons. Alphastar ................................................................ 5079 Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057 Dishnet ................................................................... 5078 Dra[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 35 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital or Analog Channels • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Par ental Controls • Auto T uning • PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) Operation •W eb Br owser[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 36 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out (dim), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Other displays that[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 37 Digital or Analog TV Channel A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital air channels. Channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels. Note: Subchannels (sometimes called “minor” channels) are channels associated with the primary channel (sometimes called the “major” chan[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 38 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. Y ou must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details). T[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 39 Listings The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They display the current programming for each channel. The current program of Antenna A is displayed in the video window. OK Blue action button Green action button •P ress the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel l[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 40 Chapter 3 Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 41 REGULARL Y r ecords the program every day of the week when it appears on the same channel at the same time. OFF turns of f timer . Pr omotions The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Highlight the Promotions menu and then use the down arrow to scroll[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 42 Chapter 3 Par ental Contr ols The Par ental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser , or use the front panel controls. The Par ental Contr ols menu also involves software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV so it won?[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 43 For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are six subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting. Subchannels are not supported[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 44 Chapter 3 Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Strongly Cautioned . Contains some material that[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 45 V iewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to Vi ewable ( V). 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a status of Blocked . 3. Press the OK button to select[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 46 Chapter 3 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) V iewable : D Sexually explicit dialogue LA dult language S Sexual situations VV iolence FV Fantasy Violence Content Themes 1. Determine the content theme[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 47 For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Y our child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked. V -Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this opt[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 48 Chapter 3 Auto T uning Featur e The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV . When you set auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SA [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 49 Ti p A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP window , and when you find a channel you like, press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture, sending the current channel to the PIP window . PIP (Pictur e-in-Pictur e) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 50 Chapter 3 Using the W eb Br owser Important: T o use the TV’ s browser , you must have your TV connected to the Internet (e.g., cable modem or DSL) and subscribe to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Y ou can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the main menu. The TV front panel and remote control provi[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 51 Browser Scr een Burn Prevention If the browser is idle for a period of time, a pop-up message appears to remind you to turn it off when you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen. Remember that fixed images tend to “burn” in. In browser mode, the contrast level of your TV is automatically s[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 53 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus and Contr ol Panels • Pictur e Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu •P r efer ences Menu[...]

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    54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System T ips A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 3 to go straight to the Audio menu. Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re ever unsure where you are in the menu syst[...]

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    Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 1. Press the left or right arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow to adjust the indicator on the vertical slider . Note: Some slide[...]

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    56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Pictur e Quality Menu The Pictur e Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Pictur e Settings, Pictur e Pr esets, Auto Color , Color W ar mth, Noise Filter , Conver gence, SVM, Reset Contr ols. To access the Picture Quality menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). [...]

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    Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’ s Menu System Auto Color Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. The Auto Color setting can be stored for each input. Choose On or Off , depending on your preference. Color W armth Color W ar mth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture. Color Wa r m t h can be stored for each[...]

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    58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System SVM SVM stands for Scan V elocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tubes’ electron beam when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. It sharpens the black-to- white edges and white-to-black edges. Choose On or Off ,[...]

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    Chapter 4 59 Using the TV’ s Menu System T ruSurround, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Audio Pr ocessor The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. The selected setting[...]

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    60 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) When turned on, Second Audio Program plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. Or , SAP might contain audio which is totally unrelated to the [...]

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    Chapter 4 61 Using the TV’ s Menu System Subwoofer The built-in Subwoofer enhances low-frequency audio. The Subwoofer setting can only be changed if the Fixed/V ariable audio output is set to the V ariable Output. The choices are: Subwoofer On or Subwoofer Off . Time Menu The Time menu lets you set up time-related features such as: Sleep Timer , [...]

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    62 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the chan[...]

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    Chapter 4 63 Using the TV’ s Menu System Auto T uning This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to your TV . It lets you program a component button on the remote control (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SA T•CABLE) so that pressing the button automatically tur ns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct video input channel (see [...]

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    64 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Ether net Setup If you have a NA T (Network Address Translation)/P A T (Port Address T ranslation) device with DHCP capability, no setup is required. The TV automatically sets itself up for Ethernet use. If you do not have a NA T/P A T router , you may need to establish some settings in conjunction with yo[...]

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    Chapter 4 65 Using the TV’ s Menu System Analog Captions Y ou can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information for all analog channels. The content of CC and T ext are dif ferent; you can select which one you want to see on the screen. CC CC displays information at any position on the scre[...]

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    66 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan . Background Color allows you to choose the backgr ound color: White, Black, Red, Gr een, Blue, Y ellow, Magenta, Cyan . Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid, Transpar [...]

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    Chapter 4 67 Using the TV’ s Menu System Record Output 16:9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways: Cr opped Recording (Center Cut) and Anamorphic Mode Recording . Cr opped Recor ding records the center of a 16:9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16:9 signal into a 4:3 area. Notes: T o make the “clearest” recording, [...]

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    68 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Digital Channel Info The Digital Channel Info option allows the TV to receive information about digital TV channels like program titles. The default is set to Acquir e Digital Channel Infor mation . Disabling this option should be reserved as a last resort because you may not receive important terrestrial [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 69 Changing Entertainment. Again. Refer ence Chapter 5 Chapter Overview: •T r oubleshooting • Specifications and Featur es • Accessory Information • Limited W arranty • Care and Cleaning • Index[...]

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    Refer ences 70 Chapter 5 Tr oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on •P re ss the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and ther e’s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. [...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 71 Unusual sound quality • Check the Graphic Equalizer , SRS , and Sound Logic settings. No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. T ry pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/V ARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu. • Check the position of the[...]

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    Refer ences 72 Chapter 5 GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won’ t tur n off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box • Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in min[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 73 The Remote Control Doesn’ t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. • Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remot[...]

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    Refer ences 74 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifications ** T uning Capability Channel T uning ........................................................................ NTSC/A TSC Digital Cable Compatibility ..................................................... DTVLINK, DVI/HDTV , .................................................................................[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 75 Parental Control with V -Chip ........................................ Y es Picture Reset ................................................................... Y es, in Menu Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ................................................... Analog on Analog Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs ...................[...]

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    Refer ences 76 Chapter 5 Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/Video Cable is a double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to dupli[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 77 Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter , 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components. Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to [...]

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    Refer ences 78 Chapter 5 Placing an Order To place your order by phone, have your V isa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below . Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 79 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor . • One year from date of purchase for parts. •T wo years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the f[...]

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    Refer ences 80 Chapter 5 Pr oduct Registration: •P lease complete and mail the Product Registration Card with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THI[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 81 FCC Information This equipment 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio f[...]

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    Refer ences 82 Chapter 5 Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. T ake care not to scratch[...]

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    Index Chapter 5 89 Index Symbols 1394 Jacks 17 16:9 icon 36 A Accessories 76 Action buttons 28, 55 GUIDE Plus+ system 39 Age-based rating 44 Blocking 45 Vi ewing 45 Amplifier 6 Analog captions 65 Analog TV channel 37 ANTENNA A 8, 9, 14 ANTENNA A INPUT 17 ANTENNA B 8, 9, 14, 17 ANTENNA button 28 Antenna Info 61 Arrow buttons 28, 49 Assisted setup 20[...]

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    Index 90 Chapter 5 Cleaning and care 82 CLEAR button 28 Closed captioning 36, 64, 65 Coaxial cable 7 Codes Audio 34 Cable box 33 DVD 34 Satellite receiver 34 VCR 33 Color 56 Wa r m t h 5 7 Color scheme 67 Color warmth 56 Component video cables 7 Components, connecting 7 Composite jacks 14 Connection DVD player , TV , VCR 8 Illustrations 6 Satellite[...]

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    Index Chapter 5 91 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 11, 12 Input 13 RF 14 S-VIDEO 14 S-Video 16 Y•Pb•Pr 14 K Keyboard, optional 50 L Language Audio 59 Menu 21, 67 Languages, selecting 21 LED, front panel 20, 70 Limited warranty 79 Listings, GUIDE Plus+ system 39 Locating remote sensor 18 M Main Menu 54 Menu Audio 58 Exiting 54 Picture Quality 56 Preferences 6[...]

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    Index 92 Chapter 5 SA T CABLE button 29, 33 Satellite receiver codes 34 Satelllite receiver connection 9 Scan velocity modulation 58 Schedule menu 40 Screen, Format 66 Search Automatic code 31 Channel 21, 62 Full 21, 62 Quick 62 Second audio program 60 Service, authorized 8 Setup Ethernet 64 GUIDE Plus+ system menus 21 Setup, assisted 20 Setup menu[...]

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