Samsung SlimFit TX R3079WH manual

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    Owner’ s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION TX-R3079WH Register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register AA68-03556A-00Eng 3/23/05 5:06 PM Page 1[...]

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    English - 2 Important W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format V iewing Standard scr een format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) ar e primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displa[...]

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    English - 3 A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital T elevision? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV , br oadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same[...]

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    English - 4 How to V iew Digital T elevision There are thr ee ways to watch DTV . The first is to use an integrated digital TV ; one with a built-in digital television tuner . The second is to connect an exter nal DTV set-top r eceiver to a DTV -ready television or monitor . This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo a[...]

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    English - 5 Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over -the-air (OT A) digital TV br oadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However , DTV broadcast channel assignments are dif ferent than analog channels. Y ou should find out whether your local DTV broad[...]

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    C ONTENTS English - 6 Chapter 1: Y our New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Familiarizing Y ourself with the TV . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    C ONTENTS English - 7 Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Adjusting the V olume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Y OUR N EW TV English - 8 Chapter One Y OUR N EW TV List of Features Y our Samsung TV is designed with the latest technology . This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote contr ol • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system •A utomatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustable picture and[...]

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    Y OUR N EW TV English - 9 Familiarizing Y ourself with the TV Control Buttons Y ou can control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. T o use the more advanced features, you must use the remote contr ol. Œ SOURCE Press to change between viewing TV programs and signals from other components. ´ MENU Press to see an on-screen men[...]

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    Y OUR N EW TV English - 10 Connection Jacks (Side) Y ou can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally , such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 22.) Œ S-VIDEO Input Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO Input Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video ga[...]

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    Y OUR N EW TV English - 11 Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously , such as a VCR or a DVD player . For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 14 – 24. Œ Digital Audio Output jack (OPTICAL) Connect to a Digital Audio component. ´ HDMI ( H igh D efinition M ul[...]

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    Y OUR N EW TV English - 12 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to about 23 feet fr om the TV . When using the r emote, always point it directly at the TV . Y ou can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, DVD, Cable box, and set-top box. See pages 74~75 for details. Œ POWER Tu rns the TV on and off. ´ TV/COMP . Press to sw[...]

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    Y OUR N EW TV English - 13 Remote Control ˛ ADD/DEL Press to add or erase channels in the TV’ s memory . ◊ AUTO.PROG Press to display the memorized channels menu. ± BBE BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity , punch and dynamics to the sound. ≠ CAPTION Controls the caption decoder . – VCR/DVD Controls Controls VCR/DVD functions: Rewin[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 14 Chapter T wo I NST ALLA TION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat T win Leads” below . If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on page 15. If you have two antennas, see “Separate[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 15 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below . Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminal on the rear panel. 2 Plug the combiner into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal on the rear panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two [...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 16 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. œ This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply , “OUT”. 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminal on the rear panel. C[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 17 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) swit[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 18 Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 14~17). 1 Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included [...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 19 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Y our TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recor ded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be eith[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 20 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player . 2 Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (Y , P B , P R )” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (Y , P B , P R )”) jacks on the TV and the COMPONE[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 21 Connecting a Digital TV Set-T op Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a set-top box to your TV . Connecting to Y , P B , P R 1 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the set-top box. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 22 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV . They allow you to view the Camcorder tapes without using a VCR. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the Camcorder . They are usually found on the side or rear of the Camcorder . 2 Connect a set of audio cables between th[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 23 Connecting to a Digital Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today . A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below . For more information, see your audio system owner’ s manual. If your audio system has an optical digital audio input, connect to the “DIGIT AL AUDIO O[...]

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    I NST ALLA TION English - 24 Connecting to an Analog Amplifier The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Y ou must hook them up to an amplifier . When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier , and adjust the volume level with the volume control on [...]

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    Y OUR N EW TV English - 25 3 Replace the cover . œ 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 contr ol can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV . (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year .) 2 Install two AAA size batteries. œ Make sur[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 26 O PERA TION Chapter Three O PERA TION Tu rning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button. Y ou can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings pr oceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memo[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 27 4 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER button to stop. After all the available channels are stored, the “Auto Program” menu reappears. Press the MENU button when channel memorization is complete. “Set to daylight savings time” is displayed. 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to high[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 28 V iewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays V iewing the Menus V iewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. 1 With the power on, press the MENU button . The “Input” menu appears on the screen. Its left side has six icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Se[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 29 Selecting a Menu Language 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “English”, “Spanish”, or “French”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Set[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 30 Memorizing the Channels Y our TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are [...]

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    O PERA TION English - 31 Storing Channels in Memory œ The TV must be connected to an antenna in order to r eceive digital TV signals. Even if a particular channel is deleted from the memory , you can always tune to that channel directly by using the number buttons on the re mote control. 6 Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV b[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 32 Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels fr om memory): 3 Repeatedly pressing the ENTER button will alternate between add channel and delete channel. Press the CH or CH button to switch to the appropriate channel, then repeat above. Press the EXIT button to exit. Ai[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 33 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) Y ou will not see channels that were either erased or not me[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 34 Selecting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CA TV). Then, when you press the FA V .CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find fr equently watched channel[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 35 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter , a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number . 2[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 36 Picture Control Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requir ements. Using Automatic Picture Settings Y our TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, and “Movie”) that ar e preset at the factory . Y ou can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie by making [...]

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    O PERA TION English - 37 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Customizing the Picture Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, “T int”, and “Color T one” according to personal pr eference. Mode : Dynami[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 38 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color T one”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select a particular item (“Cool 2”, “Cool 1”, “Normal”, “W arm 1”, or “W arm 2”), then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color 50 Tint G 50 R[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 39 Sound Control Adjusting the V olume Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. MUTE 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The “MUTE” is displayed. 2 To turn MUTE off, press the MUTE button [...]

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    O PERA TION English - 40 Using Automatic Sound Settings Y our TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory . Y ou can activate either Standar d, Music, Movie or Speech by making a selection from the menu. Or , you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 41 2 Press the … or † button to select “Equalizer”, then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to select a particular frequency to adjust. Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the level of the particular frequency . Press the EXIT button to exit. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or †[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 42 Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV . (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER but[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 43 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. œ The set time can be changed according to the broadcasting station and signal when you set up auto time. If there is a dif ference between the real time and set time, please set the time manually . 2 Press t[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 44 V iewing an External Signal Source Use the remote contr ol to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, set-top box, and the TV source (br oadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Source List √ Edit Name √ T V I[...]

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    O PERA TION English - 45 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the signal source to be edited, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the external device ( VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB, HD STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, A V Receiver , DVD Receiver , GAME, Camcorder , Combo, PC, VOD STB, TV ). Press the ENTER button. Set [...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 46 Chapter Four S PECIAL F EA TURES Fine T uning Analog Channels The Fine T uning function lets you manually adjust the TV’ s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. Air 7 Auto Fine T uned 0 Reset Fine T une Air 7 Manually Fine T uned 3 Reset Fine T une 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine T une”, [...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 47 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. Y ou can, however , adjus[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 48 Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to select the screen formats you want. Press the EXIT button to exit. T V Siz[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 49 T ilt Due to the Earth’ s magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending on the TV’ s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ilt”, t[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 50 Using the R.Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. Y ou can set the R.Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. After 5 minutes, the TV will r eturn to the original ch[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 51 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into for eign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program. œ Quick way to [...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 52 2 Press the … or † button to select “Multi-T rack Options”, then press the ENTER button. Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being br oadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or SAP . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then p[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 53 2 Press the … or † button to select “Auto V olume”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Auto V olume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the [...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 54 Choosing a Digital Sound Format Digital sound can be output from the r ear -panel connector on your TV . The digital sound output is an optical connector labeled “DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)”. After connecting an optical digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropr[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 55 BBE BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity , punch and dynamics to the sound. 2 Press the … or † button to select “BBE”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Alternate method: Press the BBE bu[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 56 Setting the On/Off T imer 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On T imer”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to adjust “Hour”, then press the √ button to move to the next step. Set other items using t[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 57 œ After about 5 seconds, the sleep display will disappear from the scr een, and the time interval will be set. Setting the Sleep T imer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a pr eset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Pres[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 58 How to Change Y our Password Using the V -Chip (USA) Access to channels and programs is contr olled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a passwor d (and you can change it later , if necessar y). Enter your PIN T V V -Chip Enter Curre[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 59 h How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls 3 The “V-Chip” menu is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select “V-Chip Lock”. Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 60 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Par ental Guidelines” or “MP AA Rating”. 3 The “V-Chip” menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select “TV Parental Guidelines”, then press the ENTE[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 61 4 Y ou can independently lock the movie ratings. The locked movie ratings are indicated by the symbol “” . Press the … / † / œ / √ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for movie rating system. Press the EXIT button to exit. T V MP AA Rating Block G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NR Al[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 62 Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MP AA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only . This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophis[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 63 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select submenu (CC1~CC4 or T ext1 ~ T ext4) you want, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. V iewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) The Analog Caption function ope[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 64 • The default is “CC1”. CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame. CC2 : The Special Non-Synchronous Use Captions. This channel carries data that is intended to augment information carrie[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 65 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. V iewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER bu[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 66 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one you want, then press the ENTER button. Set other listed options below using the same method as above. Press the EXIT button to exit. Size This option consists of “Default”, “Small”, “S[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 67 Menu T ransparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Menu T ransparency”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select level, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. T V Setup Plug & Play Language : English Ti[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 68 Electronic Program Guide Y our TV has an “Electronic Pr ogram Guide” to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, start and end times of all available channels. In addition, detailed information about the program is often available in the EPG[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 69 Using the Electronic Program Guide 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Default Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. Mini Guide √ Full Guide √ Remind List √ Default Guide : Mini Guide √ T V Guide [...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 70 V iewing Information about a Single Channel 3 Press the Blue button or EXIT button to exit. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mini Guide”. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to view information about one channel by time. Y ou can switch between Full Guide mode and Mini Guide mode by pressing the Red button repeatedl[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 71 V iewing Information about Channels Displays the program time and content for all channels. This function is available only when the program is digital. 3 Press the Green button to activate “-2 Hours” and the Y ellow button to activate “+2 Hours”. 4 Y ou may now: • Jump to a channel directly: Use the ▲ o[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 72 Remind List Reminded Viewing List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another pr ogram. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide?[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 73 To View the Remind List Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a program to be removed, then press the ENTER button. To remove all programs, press the √ button to select “Cancel All”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. To Remove the Scheduled Programs 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to se[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 74 Customizing Y our Remote Control Y our TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to contr olling the TV , the universal remote contr ol can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD, and set-top box. • The remote contr ol might not be compatible with all VCRs, DVD players, Cable box, and set-top box.[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES English - 75 VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Remote Control Codes AA68-03556A-00Eng 3/23/05 5:07 PM Page 75[...]

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    S PECIAL F EA TURES Chapter Five T ROUBLESHOOTING English - 76 Problem Possible Solution Poor picture. T ry another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality . T ry another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound. T ry another channel. Press the SOURCE button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the ante[...]

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    M EMO English - 77 M EMO M EMO Cleaning and Maintaining Y our TV Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV . Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners. • Keep t[...]

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    M EMO English - 78 AA68-03556A-00Eng 3/23/05 5:07 PM Page 78[...]

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    M EMO English - 79 AA68-03556A-00Eng 3/23/05 5:07 PM Page 79[...]

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