Vivitek LCD-TV manual

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    English INDEX BEFORE USE Explanations of Required Symbols …………..….………….…...……. 1 Antenna Installation Safety …………………………………….………. 2 Safety Guidelines …………………………………………….…...…..… 3 Cleaning the LCD TV ………………………………………………[...]

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    English 1 Explanations of required symbols: SYMBOL SYMBOL DEFINITION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of su fficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. NOTE: This symbol is intended to ale[...]

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    English 2 Other Notices x Avoid exposing the LCD TV to direct sunlight or high temperatures. x Avoid exposing the LCD TV to moisture or high humidity x Do not attempt repairs yourself. Your warranty does not cover repairs or attempted repairs by anyone not authorized by Vivitek Corp. x If your LCD TV will not be used for a long period o[...]

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    English 3 instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat r egisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other . A grounding type plug has two blades and[...]

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    English 4 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuan t to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en[...]

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    English 5 INSTALLATION Package Contents Your product package includes: x Vivitek 40"/46" LCD-TV HDTV x1 x Remote Control x1 x Power Cord x1 x User Guide x1 x Warranty Card x1 x AA batteries for remote control x2 Front View of the LCD TV Use the buttons on the right side of the LCD TV or on the remote control to display t[...]

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    English 6 Front View of the LCD TV 1. Power Button Power ON/OFF 2. Input Select Active Video Input or choose a selection (SEL) while in the OSD MENU. 3. Channel + / - Adjust (CH + / - ) channel when input is TV or adjust a highlighted control while in the OSD Menu. 4. Volume + / - Adjust (VOL + / - ) sound volume or adjust a highlighted control whi[...]

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    English 7 Back view of the LCD TV 1. S-Video Input Connect to a legacy video device such as a VCR or video game system. 2. Composite Video Input Connect to a legacy video device such as a VCR or video game system. 3. Composite Video & S-Video Audio Input (Right / Left) Connect an external audio source to this jack (Audio (R/L). 4. SPDIF Output [...]

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    8 English Remote Control The included universal remote allows you to control the Vivitek LCD-TV as well as other name brand TV's, VCR's, DVD players and cable/satellite set top boxes. For further information on how to program the remote control for operating other devices, refer to Appendix B.[...]

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    9 English Remote Control Selecting the signal source: TV/DTV Switch to TV mode. A V Switch to composite video mode. S-Video Switch to S-Video mod e. COMP Switch to component mode (Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr). VGA Switch to PC mode. HDMI Switch to HDMI mode. MENU setting: Menu Activates OSD Menu. SEL Select - Confirm a selection within the OSD menu. UP / DO[...]

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    10 English Insert Remote Control Batteries 1) Remove the battery cover. 2) Insert the batteries corresponding to the (+) and ( í ) marks within the battery compartment. 3) Re-attach the battery cover. CAUTION: 1) Only use AA batteries. 2) Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a fire risk or lead t[...]

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    11 English Installation and Setup Before powering up the TV for the first time, it is recommended that you read this user manual for instructions on how to operate the Vivitek LCD-TV and navigate the On Screen Display menus. Refer to pages 12 - 33 of this user manual for details about each OSD menu option. The first time the Vivitek LCD-TV is power[...]

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    12 English OSD Menus There are four main menu options that are common to all input modes. These are Picture, Audio, Settings and Locks. When using the TV tuner mode, two additional options are available as Channels and Guide. All the menu items can be adjusted either by the remote control or using the control keys front of the LCD TV. Viewing the O[...]

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    13 English Picture Settings: The Picture Settings sub-menu allows adjustments to display settings such as brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness and backlight level. Menu options may vary depending on the input source. Aspect Ratio: The Aspect Ratio sub-menu option adjusts the manner in which source signal formats are displayed on the scr[...]

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    14 English Color T emp. The Color Temp. sub-menu option allows you to adjust the level of intensity of the white color spectrum as displayed on the screen. The "Cool" item sets the white levels towards the blue end of the spectrum. The "Normal" item sets the white levels as close to neutral as possible. The "Warm" item[...]

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    15 English 2. Audio Bass, T reble & Balance The Bass, Treble and Balance sub-menu adjusts the ranges of high and low sound frequencies as well as the audio balance levels for left and right speaker output. Analog Preference The Analog Preference sub-menu sets the audio output mode to the desired listening preference. The available modes are Mon[...]

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    16 English TV Speaker The TV Speaker sub-menu sets the speaker output preference. The available modes are as follows: Internal Audio from internal speakers only . External Audio from external speakers, such as if the TV was connected to a stereo receiver. Both Audio from both internal and external speakers. Reset Audio Reset all Audio sub-menu opti[...]

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    17 English 3. Channels Master List The Master List sub-menu defines which channels are available for viewing when utilizing the analog/digital tuner.[...]

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    18 English Favorites The Favorites sub-menu adds or subtracts channels from the favorite channels list. Channels added to the list can be accessed by pressing the FAV1 or FAV2 button on the remote control instead of directly entering the channel number. The following sub-menu items allow for modification of the favorite channel lists. Use the arrow[...]

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    19 English Scan Channels The Scan Channels sub-menu automatically scans for available channels based upon the source input selected. If scanning for OTA (over the air) channels, select Antenna as the input source. If scanning for Cable channels, select Cable as the input source. After selecting the input source, activate the Scan button to initiate[...]

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    20 English Find Channel The Find Channel sub-menu allows for manual addition of user specified channels. Channel Name edit The Channel Name Edit sub-menu allows for modification of the friendly name of any channel within the channels list. To modify a channel name, select the Channel Name Edit sub-menu, scroll through the list of available channels[...]

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    21 English 4. Settings Menu Language The Menu Language sub-menu toggles the default language for the on-screen display menus. Closed Captions Closed Captions provide on-screen text in conjunction with the audio program for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.[...]

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    22 English Activation The Activation sub-menu enables/disables closed captioning text. Basic Selection The Basic Selection sub-menu configures the video frame field setting for closed captioning content. Most closed caption content can be found within CC1.[...]

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    23 English Advanced Selection The Advanced Selection sub-menu provides enhanced closed caption modes for the CC experience. Advanced Appearance The Advanced Appearance sub-menu provides customization of the CC text through font, size, color and display options.[...]

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    24 English Caption preference The Caption Preference sub-menu sets the default captioning mode. If set to Automatic, the mode is determined by the broadcast. Reset CC Reset all Closed Caption sub-menu options to the factory defaults. Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer sub-menu initiates a timer that will automatically power off the LCD-TV when the desired[...]

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    25 English Input labels The Input Labels sub-menu allows for modification of the friendly name for the input port list. To modify an input port label, select the Input Labels sub-menu, scroll through the list of available inputs, choose one of the pre-selected input port descriptions or create a custom label. Power Management The Power Management s[...]

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    26 English System Info The System Info sub-menu provides detailed information about the LCD-TV and its operating status. Information provided includes the system firmware version as well as the current input source and signal types being decoded. Reset All The Reset All sub-menu resets each and every OSD menu item to the factory default setting. No[...]

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    27 English Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides guided assistance in configuring the LCD-TV to end user preferences and implementation. Language Setting The Language Setting wizard sets the default language for the on-screen display menus and message screens. Time Zone The Time Zone wizard sets the location of the LCD-TV as pertaining to the prog[...]

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    28 English Daylight Saving The Daylight Saving wizard sets the clock to acknowledge daylight savings time as pertaining to the programming guide for the digital (ATSC) tuner. RF Input Source The RF Input Source wizard sets the default TV tuner source signal. For over the air analog/digital (including high definition), select Antenna. For analog cab[...]

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    29 English 5. Locks The Locks menu provides the ability to set ratings and block programming that may be inappropriate for the viewing audience such as programs and movies that contain violence, adult language or nudity. A personal identification number (PIN) will need to be created the first time the Locks menu is accessed. Enter the new PIN using[...]

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    30 English Rating Locks The Ratings Locks sub-menu blocks programming based upon the TV or Movie rating for the country specified. Note: The Ratings Locks are only valid for the North American market. Note: The Ratings Locks menu is only applicable when the input source is the TV tuner. USA TV Ratings as determined by the FCC . TV-Y Suitable for yo[...]

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    31 English Canadian (French) ratings as defined by the Regie du Cinema. G 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans + General programming, suitable for all audiences Children eight years and older Viewers 13 years and older Viewers 16 years and older Adult programming Canadian (English) ratings as defined by the Regie du Cinema. C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Children Chi[...]

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    32 English Channel Locks The Channel Locks sub-menu provides individual channel blocking regardless of any ratings lock in place. Change PIN The Change PIN sub-menu allows the user to set up a new PIN. The original PIN is required to make any change.[...]

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    33 English Reset Locks Reset all channel and rating locks to the factory defaults. (unlocked) 6. Guide The Guide menu displays program information for the current channel such as signal strength, audio/video signal type, channel number, V-Chip support, closed captioning status and program title. Note: The Guide menu is only applicable when viewing [...]

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    34 English 40” LCD-TV SPECIFICATIONS Model Name LT40PL3-A Screen size 40" (40" viewable diagonal area), TFT-LCD panel Resolution 1366 x 768, WXGA LCD Display color 16,777,216 colors Contrast ratio 1000:1 Brightness 400 nits Viewing angle 178°, CR>=10 (Hor.) / 178°, CR>=10 (Ver.) Panel Response time 8 ms (gray to gray) TV standar[...]

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    35 English 46” LCD-TV SPECIFICATIONS Model Name LT46PL3-A Screen size 46" (46" viewable diagonal area), TFT-LCD panel Resolution 1366 x 768, WXGA LCD Display color 16,777,216 colors Contrast ratio 1000:1 Brightness 400 nits Viewing angle 178°, CR>=10 (Hor.) / 178°, CR>=10 (Ver.) Panel Response time 8 ms (gray to gray) TV standar[...]

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    36 English Troubleshooting No Power x ҏҏ Make sure the power cord is not disconnected or loose. x Make sure the fuse and electricity outlet are working properly. Forget Parental Control Password x Select “ PASSWORD EDIT” and enter “0000” to reset the password. AUDIO Interconnection Issues x Check if S-Video and Composite (AV) [...]

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    37 English APPENDIX A: Detaching the base. CAUTION 1: Detaching the base to the Vivitek LCD-TV requires the skills of a qualified technician. Do not attempt to detach the base by yourself. V ivitek Corp. bears no responsibility for improper action resulting in accident or injury . CAUTION 2: Ensure that no cables are attached to the TV during the d[...]

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    38 English APPENDIX B: Programming the Universal Remote Control The included universal remote control can operate up to four distinct devices. The TV button on th e remote control has been pre-programmed for this Vivitek LCD-TV. Instructions for programming a third party VCR, DVD, PVR, set top box, amplifier, etc..... 1. Turn on the device in quest[...]

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    39 English Device program codes ###### Setup Codes For TVs (T) ###### Addison 10092 Admiral 10093, 1046 3 Advent 10761, 10842 A i k o 1 0 0 9 2 Aiwa 1 1914 Akai 10812, 10702, 10030, 10672, 11903 Albatron 10700, 10843 America Action 10180 Anam 10250, 10180, 10700 Anam National 10250, 10650 Anhua 10051 AOC 10451, 10093, 10180, 10060, 10030, 10178, 10[...]

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    40 English Optimus 10154, 10250, 10166, 10650, 11927, 11924, 11913 Optonica 10093 Orion 10236, 1046 3, 11929, 11911, 11905 Panasonic 10054, 1025 0, 10051, 10650, 11927, 11924 Panda 10051, 10706 Penney 10047, 1015 6, 10051, 10060, 10030, 10178, 11926, 11907 Philco 10054, 10180, 10030, 10178 Philips 11454, 10054, 1 0000, 10051, 10030, 10178, 10092, 1[...]

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    41 English Harwood 20072 Hewlett Packard 21972 HI-Q 20047 Hitachi 20037, 20042, 20055 Howard Computers 21972 HP 21972 Hughes Network Systems 20042, 20739 iBUYPOWER 21972 JVC 20045, 20067 KEC 20037, 20278 Kenwood 20067, 2003 8 KLH 20072 Kodak 20035, 20037 Kolin 20043 LG 20037, 20045, 20042, 20209, Logik 20072 LXI 20037 Magnavox 20035, 20039, 20081 M[...]

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    42 English Loewe 20511 Magnavox 20503, 20539, 21976, 21914, 20675 Marantz 20539 Memorex 20695 Microsoft 20522 Mintek 20717 Mitsubishi 21521, 20521 Nesa 20717 Norcent 21003 Onkyo 20503, 20627, 21924, 20792 Oritron 20651, 21980 Panasonic 20490, 2176 2, 21990 Philips 20503, 20539, 2 0646, 21914 Pioneer 20525, 20571 Polaroid 21086, 21061 Polk Audio 205[...]

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    43 English USDTV 01535 Voom 00869 Zenith 00856, 01856 ###### Setup Codes For Audio Amplifiers (A) ###### Bose 30674 GE 30078 JVC 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331 Wards 30078 Yamaha 30354, 30133 ###### Setup Codes For CD Pla yers (D) ###### A[...]

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    Vivitek Corp. P .O. Box 90698 City of Industry , CA 91715 www.vivitekcorp.com Problem with this TV? Call 1-877-603-3582 c 2006 Vivitek Copyrights[...]