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    TF - TV3709 TF - TV4209[...]

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    LCD TV A Wide Array of Screen Settings Y ou can choose different screen settings depending on the type of program you are watching or the surrounding conditions (the lighting or the outside weather conditions). Y ou can switch between the Sport, Movie, Music and Normal options, or you can configure the screen settings yourself. A Wide Array of Soun[...]

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    3 ENGLISH FCC Compliance Statements Note : 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 [...]

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    4 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 a 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 radia[...]

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    5 ENGLISH Precaution If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to protect against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information about proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting[...]

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    6 Precaution The unit should not be placed in an enclosed installation such as a bookcase or limited-space rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Do not use the unit near water , oil or inflammables. Do not use a damaged plug and do not let the power cord touch a heat source. Place the unit on a flat and stable surface. Do not place anything ([...]

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    7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Do not use or store inflammable substances near the unit. Place the antenna away from the electric wire, not to touch even though it falls down by wind. Be sure to insert the plug tightly . Hold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a smo[...]

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    8 T able of Contents Precaution ...................... 5 Unpacking your TV .................. 9 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control .... 9 Viewing the Control Panels (Front V iew) ...... 10 Viewing the Control Panels (Rear V iew) ...... 11 Remote Control .................... 12 Connecting an Antenna .............. 13 Connecting a VCR ........[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Accessories Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Please make sure the following items are included with your TV set. If any items are missing, contact your dealer . Operating Instructions Power Cord Unpacking your TV Y ou must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you purchase the TV or when you find that the remo[...]

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    10 V iewing the Control Panels Front View Bottom Side Indicator Red Green Status Stand-by Power on Power Indicator Status 1 2 3 4 6 5 MENU selection Input TV/A V selection Channel selection V olume adjustment Remote control sensor Power 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

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    11 ENGLISH V iewing the Control Panels Rear View AC Power Input T erminal Service Port DVI Sound Input T erminal HDMI/DVI Input T erminal PC Input T erminal Optical Digital Sound Output T erminal S-Video Input T erminal PC Sound Input T erminal External T erminals 1, 2 Component Sound Input T erminals 1, 2 Component Video Input T erminals 1, 2 AIR,[...]

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    12 Remote Control - Make sure there are no objects between the remote control and its sensor . - Do not place the remote control near a heater or in damp place. INPUT - Displays a menu of all available input sources. - Also used to confirm your choice in the on-screen menu. S.MODE - Press to change to a preset sound mode P .MODE - Press to change t[...]

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    13 ENGLISH There are internal and external types of antennas. Connecting an Antenna Use a coaxial cable to connect the rear panel of the TV's [ AIR ] or [ CABLE ] terminals and the wall mount or external antenna. When an Air signal is required, connect to the [ AIR ] terminal. If a Cable signal is required, connect to the [ CABLE ] terminal. I[...]

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    14 Connecting a VCR Connect the antenna cable to the Antenna input of the rear panel of the VCR. Use the video cable to connect the [ A V1 video input ] or [ A V2 video input ] (yellow) terminal at the back of the TV to the [ video Output ] (Y ellow) of the VCR. Use the sound cable to connect the [ A V1 sound input left / right ] or [ A V2 sound in[...]

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    15 ENGLISH DVD (Home Theater) Connect the [ HDMI/DVI input ] terminal at the back of the TV and the [ HDMI ] terminal of the external device. Connect the TV and the external device after all other connections are done. 1 2 T urn on the TV and press [ INPUT ], then select < HDMI >. Place a DVD title into an external device connected via HDMI a[...]

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    16 Connecting a PC Connect the [ PC input ] and the PC monitor output using a PC video cable. Connect the [ PC sound input ] and the PC audio output using a PC sound cable. After this is completed, turn on the power of the TV and the PC. 1 2 3 Connecting a PC T urn on the PC and check if your PC settings are correct. ■ If they are not correct, yo[...]

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    17 ENGLISH Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] and move to < Channel >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Channel > menu will appear . Press [  ] and move to < Auto Memorizing >, then Press [ OK ]. -The < Auto Memorizing > menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to the type of Antenna connection, and p[...]

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    18 Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] and move to < Channel >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Channel > menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Antenna >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Antenna > menu will appear . Press [  ] to select Air or Cable. Press [ EXIT ] to exit the menu. 1 2 3 4 5 Antenn[...]

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    19 ENGLISH Adding favorite channels This function is to help users to select their favorite channels as quickly as possible. Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] and move to < Channel >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Channel > menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Channel List >, then press the [ OK ] bu[...]

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    20 Y ou can check the current time and channel information. (This is only available for digital broadcasts) Current Program Information Press [ GUIDE ]. - The Current Guide will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Current Guide >, then press [ OK ]. - The menu will disappear and information about the current channel will appear . Press [ ?[...]

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    21 ENGLISH Checking the strength of the digital signal This shows the current digital signal strength of a channel. Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Channel >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Channel > menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Signal Strength >, then press [ OK ]. -The recepti[...]

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    22 Press [ P .MODE ] to recall a pre-set screen type Screen Mode Settings Screen Custom Mode Settings < Before Starting > The < Mode > needs to be changed to < Manual > in the menu. Press [  ] and move to a menu, then press [ OK ]. -An additional adjustment bar will appear . Press [  ] and move to a location, then pres[...]

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    23 ENGLISH Screen Color Settings From step 4 above, pressing number ‘ 0 ’ [ ] will change the value to ‘0’ and automatically make minor channel adjustments. If channel adjustment mode is on manual, then changing to the current channel will not perform automatic channel adjustment. 1 2 Undoing a channel adjustment Press [ MENU ]. -The menu w[...]

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    24 Set your selection to <ON> to watch your movie titles at the best quality . Y ou will be able to watch with a more realistic movie screen. Film Mode Settings Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Picture >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Picture > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Fi[...]

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    25 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Settings T wo channels can be viewed from one screen. Adjusting the Sub-Screen Contents Y ou can select which external device will be displayed in the Sub-Screen . Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [ [...]

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    26 Y ou can switch the main and Sub-Screen with each other . Switching the Main and Sub-Screen Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < PIP >, then press [ OK ]. -The < PIP > Menu will appear . Press [ [...]

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    27 Adjusting the Sub-Screen Channel Y ou can adjust the channel in the Sub-Screen. Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < PIP >, then press [ OK ]. -The < PIP > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to mov[...]

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    28 Y ou can adjust the mode to Music, Movie, Sports, or News depending on the type of program you are watching. Sound Mode Settings Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Sound >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Sound > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Mode >, then press [ OK ]. -The < M[...]

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    29 ENGLISH SRS T ruSurround XT Mode Settings SRS T ruSurround XT allows you to experience marvelous 'live' multi-channel surround sound using only two speakers. Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Sound >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Sound > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < SR[...]

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    30 Y ou can automatically adjust the sound level of different channels to the proper volume level to make each channel audibly distinct. Automatic V olume Control Settings Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Sound >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Sound > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < A[...]

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    31 ENGLISH Automatic T ime Settings The auto time setting will receive time information from the digital broadcast station. Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Time >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Time >[...]

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    32 Users can select Daylight Saving. T ime and Date Settings Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Time >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Time > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Daylight S[...]

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    33 ENGLISH TV Activation T ime Settings Y ou can set a time for the TV to automatically turn-on. Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Time >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Time > Menu will appear . Press [[...]

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    34 This option sets up or changes the password for blocking specific channels. Entering a PIN Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < V -Chip >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Password Dialog Box > Menu will a[...]

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    35 ENGLISH TVPG Rating Y ou can block programs based on the TV program rating. Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < V -Chip >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Password Dialog Box > Menu will appear . Enter y[...]

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    36 Restricting movies by their rating. MP AA Ratings Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Setup >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Setup > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < V -Chip >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Password Dialog Box > Menu will appear . Enter your 4-digit password (0~9)[...]

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    37 ENGLISH Captions Settings Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Caption >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Caption > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < On/Off >, then press [ OK ]. -The < On/Off > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < On >, then press [ OK ]. -Capti[...]

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    38 The Digital Caption function operates for digital channels. Digital Mode Press [ MENU ]. -The menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Caption >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Caption > Menu will appear . Press [  ] to move to < Digital Mode >, then press [ OK ]. -The < Digital Mode > Menu will appear . Press [ [...]

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    39 ENGLISH Checking Items before Connecting to a PC Useful Tips ☛ T T h h i i s s m m a a y y d d i i f f f f e e r r d d e e p p e e n n d d i i n n g g o o n n y y o o u u r r P P C C a a n n d d W W i i n n d d o o w w s s v v e e r r s s i i o o n n . . ☛ T T h h e e T T V V c c a a n n s s u u p p p p o o r r t t u u p p t t o o 3 3 2 2 b [...]

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    40 If you are having problems with using the TV , please consult this guide below . If this guide does not help resolve the problem, please contact T echnical Support by phone at 1-800-681-2629 or 718-416-3197, or by email at techsupport@cobyusa.com. Our hours are Monday to Friday , 8:30 AM–8:30 PM EST and Saturday to Sunday , 9:00 AM–5:30 PM E[...]

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    41 ENGLISH T roubleshooting Guide Poor picture ■ Is the power cord unplugged? Make sure the power cable is plugged in correctly , then press the power of the remote control. Black picture ■ Check if external input mode is selected ■ Press [external input selection] and select TV Lined and flickering picture. ■ T ry to use the "Fine T u[...]

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    42 Specifications ☛ ☛ Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 37 ” Diagonal 819.6 mm ( H )x 460.8 mm ( V ) 0.20 mm ( H )x 0.60 mm ( V ) 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) a-Si TFT active matrix 500 cd / m 600 : 1 176 ( H ) / 176 ( V ) 2 ch ~ 69 ch 1 ch ~ 139 ch NTSC-M ( Analog ) , A TSC ( Digital ) MTS NTSC-M CVBS, S-VHS 480i, 480p, [...]

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    43 ENGLISH ☛ ☛ Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 42 ” Diagonal 930.25 mm ( H )x 523.01 mm ( V ) 0.227 mm ( H )x 0.681 mm ( V ) 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) a-Si TFT active matrix 500 cd / m 500 : 1 176 ( H ) / 176 ( V ) 2 ch ~ 69 ch 1 ch ~ 139 ch NTSC-M ( Analog ) , A TSC ( Digital ) MTS NTSC-M CVBS, S-VHS 480i, 480p, 720[...]

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