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LCD T elevision User’ s Guide 16278190.0 Cover 4/13/04, 4:32 PM 1[...]

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WA RNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, s[...]

i 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 sou[...]

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1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 3 Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................. 3 Protect Components from Overheatin[...]

2 T able of Contents Chapter 4: Using the Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Contr ol Panels ............................................................................... 28 Exiting a menu ................................................................................................................. ....... 28 Controls .....................[...]

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect 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 b[...]

Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV . Different jacks and cables provide a different level of per formance. It’s impor[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. CMPT (Component) Input •Y Pb Pr VIDEO IN For connection of components that have component output jacks (Y , Pb, Pr), such as a personal computer , HD receiver , DVD player , or other device with component outputs. The Y Pb Pr jacks provid[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Connect Y our Cable Connect your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the bottom panel of the TV using a coaxial cable. A NTENNA/ CABLE SUBWOOFER OUT RL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTPUT CABLE OFF-AIR ANTENNA OR Choose Y our Connection There [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Using the CMPT Jack Connect a component, such as a VCR, DVD player or Satellite Receiver , to the TV using the CMPT jacks. Connect Component cables to the Y Pb Pr VIDEO IN jacks on the bottom panel of the TV and to the Component Out jacks o[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Connection to a Personal Computer Using RGB Connect a personal computer to the TV using the RGB jack. Connect a 15-pin monitor cable to the computer and the other end to the bottom of the TV . Note: Y our computer will most likely output th[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. MAIN MENU Picture Sound Parental Control Preferences Setup Press MENU or CLEAR to exit. Setup Signal T ype Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu.[...]

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol 10 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Ti p The VCR, DVD, SA T/CAB, AUX/HD, and AUDIO buttons turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. When[...]

Chapter 2 11 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Button Descriptions for Other Modes ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. In SA T mode, functions as a TV/SA T button. AUDIO Puts the remote in audio mode to operate a component (such as an audio receiver , or amplifier rece[...]

12 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other components. The remo[...]

Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. 3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote. 4. While [...]

14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Adding a Learned Function There are several things to consider before you begin the learning process: •Y ou can’t record a learned function to the following buttons on the TV’s remote control: component buttons (TV , VCR, DVD, SA T[...]

Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Clearing a Learned Function To delete a learned button function, use the procedure below. 1. Press and hold the component button (the component button lights). Then press and hold the CLEAR button for 3 seconds (the component mode button[...]

16 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Audio Codes Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX/HD buttons. AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless RCA ............................................................................ 4004 Audio Cassette GE ...............................................[...]

Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. PVR Codes Programmable for the VCR and AUX/HD buttons. PVR Replay ........................................................................ 2086 Phillips Tivo .............................................................. 2085 Home Theatr[...]

Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Features 18 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Other displays tha[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. The choices and a brief explanation follow: N/A Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV , or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you’re using this componen[...]

Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Features 20 Chapter 3 PIP Pr oblems? • If you press PIP and the PIP window is gray, you may have activated the Parental Control feature and the program exceeds the rating limits you set. For information on removing limits, see the following section. •Y o[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. US V -Chip Rating System TV-MA (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), explic[...]

Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Features 22 Chapter 3 C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: V iolence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve confli[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 23 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. The V -Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V -Chip TV Ratings screen. V -Chip TV Ratings Rating TV -MA. . . Status View . . . L View . . . S View . . . V View . . . Press </> [...]

Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Features 24 Chapter 3 Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block pr ograms based on their content. (Content is r epresented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that co[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 25 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1.[...]

Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Features 26 Chapter 3 V -Chip Unrated/Exempt Block The V -Chip Unrated/Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V -Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather progr[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Lock/Unlock Parental Contr ols Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings. 1. From the Parental Contr ol menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Lock Parental Controls . 2. Press the OK butto[...]

Chapter 4: Using the Menu System 28 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Menus, On-scr een Help, and Contr ol Panels This section explores menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV . The P[...]

Chapter 4 29 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Choice Lists Check boxes allow you to turn on or off an option. An icon selection lets you select only one option in a choice list. Press the left or right arrow button or press OK to select an icon selection or turn on or off an option. Num[...]

Using the Menu System 30 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Advanced Pictur e Settings Black Level Adjusts the amount of light the picture emits for the darkest areas of an image. Select 0 IRE when the dark colors appear too dark; select 7.5 IRE to enhance the dark contrast in the picture. Backlight [...]

Chapter 4 31 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Preferences Language English. . . Closed Caption. . . Menu T ime-out 10 Seconds Menu Position Menu Background Opaque. . . T imers. . . Press </> or OK to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. SRS TruSurround XT ( ) Creates a virtual s[...]

Using the Menu System 32 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Setup Signal T ype Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Menu Time-out Set how long you want the menus to appear on-screen (starting at 10 second[...]

Chapter 4 33 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. PC Pictur e Quality Menu To access these menus, press the INPUT button on your remote until your computer appears on-screen, then press the MENU button. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Note: Not available for DVI input. Con[...]

Using the Menu System 34 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. PC Pr eferences Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menus. Menu Time-out Set how long you want the menus to appear on- screen (starting at 10 seconds and goes up to 180 seconds). Menu Position Select where you want the on-sc[...]

Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter 5 35 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Tr oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representa[...]

Other Information 36 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 32 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be blank — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to t[...]

Chapter 5 37 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 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 char ges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. The warranty period for [...]

Other Information 38 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. • REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF[...]

Chapter 5 39 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we ar e re[...]

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