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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 TV’ s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Contr ol Panels ............................................................................... 24 Exiting a menu ................................................................................................................. ....... 24 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. Back Panel VID2 • RGB/YPbPr (mini D-sub 15 pin) For connection of components that have RGB or component output jacks (Y , Pb, Pr), such as a personal computer , HD receiver , DVD player , or external RGB decoder . The RGB/YPbPr jack provi[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Remove the Plate On the Back Panel Y ou need to remove the plate on the back panel in order to use the jacks. As the picture to the left shows, push down on the tab and pull out the back plate carefully. When you are finished connecting a c[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. RGB/YPbPr Audio Out Audio In +12V Output VID2 Using VID2 Connect a component, such as a DVD player or digital cable box, to the TV using the VID2 jacks. Connect the supplied 15 pin D-sub to component video cable adapter to the RGB/YPbPr jac[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Plug in the TV Plug the end of the cord from the power adapter into the 19V DC In Power jack on the bottom panel of the TV . Then connect the end of the power cord into the other end of the power adapter . Plug the end of the power cord int[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Choose the Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menu system. 1. From the Main menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Pr efer ences , then press OK (the Prefer ences menu appears with Language highlighted). 2. The def[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Setup Signal T ype Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Set VID2 Source PC. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Set VID2 Sour ce If you have a component connected to the VID2[...]

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Ti p To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV , press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arr[...]

12 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on other compatible DVD players. GUIDE If you’re operating anot[...]

Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using Automatic 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 CLEAR until the [...]

14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Remote Contr ol Codes VCR Codes Programmable for VCR button. Admiral ....................................................................................................................... 2132 Adventura .................................[...]

Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 15 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr 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[...]

Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 16 Chapter 3 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 component. 03 Component is connected to the Antenna[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 17 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 Featur es 18 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 confl[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV -MA Mature Audience Only TV -14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV -PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV -G General Audience TV -Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV -Y All Children The V -Chip Rating L[...]

Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 20 Chapter 3 Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented 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 con[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. English Ratings Status Rating 18+ View . . . Rating 14+ View . . . Rating PG View . . . Rating G View . . . Rating C8+ View . . . Rating C View . . . Press </> or OK to View/Block programs with this Rating. Press MENU to go to CA-[...]

Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 22 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 prog[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 23 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Lock/Unlock Par ental Controls 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 Contr ols . 2. Press the OK butt[...]

Chapter 4: Using the Menu System 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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. . . Sleep T imer 30 Minutes. . . Press </> or OK to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Par ental Contr ol Menu Th[...]

Using the Menu System 28 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. . . Set VID2 Source PC. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Menu Backgr ound Select the appearance of menu background: Opaqu[...]

Chapter 4 29 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. PC Pictur e Size Menu Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically. H. Position (Horizontal Position) Adjusts the picture’s position left or right. V. Position (V ertical Position) Adjusts the picture’s position upwa[...]

Using the Menu System 30 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. PC Information Center Provides information if a PC is connected to the TV . Signal Infor mation Resolution Displays the resolution of the PC. V Fr equency Displays the vertical frequency of the PC. H Fr equency Displays the horizontal freque[...]

Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter 5 31 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 32 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 28 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 33 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: •1 year from date of purchase- Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor . • The warranty for rental units begins wit[...]

Other Information 34 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 35 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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