Westinghouse TX-52F480S manual

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    USER’S MANUAL MANUEL DE L ’UTILISA TEUR MANUAL DEL USUARIO TX-52F480S 1080p HDTV TVHD 1080p[...]

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    1 If you have any questions or concerns, Please call our toll free number 1-866-287-5555 Owner ’ s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the TV . Keep a record of the numbers in the spaces provided below . Refer to them whenever you call upon your Westinghouse Digit al dealer regarding this product. Model No._____________[...]

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    CONTENTS WELCOME Package Contents Contacting W estinghouse Digital 1. PRODUCT SAFETY Important Notice Concerning Power Cord Selection FCC Compliance S tatement Product Safety Instructions —Other Notices Antenna Installation Safety —Outdoor Antenna Grounding —Lightning —Power Lines 2. INTRODUCTION: THE BASICS Digital T elevision (DTV) High D[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERA TION About the On Screen Display (OSD) OSD Menus & Features —Video Menu —Display Menu —TV Menu Add or delete additional TV Channels About Parental Controls Channel Locks US MP AA Rating US TV Ratings & Content Canadian English Canadian French —PC (VGA only) Menu —Audio Menu —Power Menu —Settings Menu Calibration [...]

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    WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of your High Definition LCD TV—and thank you for choosing Westinghouse. This User Manual was created to ensure simple, safe setup and use of all the features offered by your new HDTV . Package Contents In addition to your new Westinghouse FHDTV and this User Manual, you’ll also find the following: x Quick[...]

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    5 English[...]

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    PLEASE READ FIRST: 6 PLEASE READ FIRST: 1. PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING: This device must be operated with the original power supply, pa rt number DPS-210 EP 2 C. CAUTION: The power supply outlet should be located near High Definition LCD TV and should be easily accessible. Always use the appropriate AC cord that is certified for your specific country. S[...]

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    x Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. x Consult the Westinghou se Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance. FCC Warning T o assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use a gro unded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable [...]

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    1. PRODUCT SAFETY Follow and obey all warnings a nd instructions marked on the High Definition LCD TV. For your safety, please read all of the following safety and operating instruction s before you operate the High Definition LCD TV—and keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Import ant Safety Instructions 1. Never use your HDTV near wat[...]

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    1. PRODUCT SAFETY Antenna Installation Safety Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the High Definition LCD TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to prevent voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grou[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: THE BASICS Digital Television (DTV) T elevision broadcasting is changing. By February of 2009, traditional analog TV transmissions (the standard since TV’s inception) will cease to exist, in compliance with a federal mandate requiring all U.S. television stations to convert from analog to the new digital television (DTV) st andar[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: THE BASICS About the Digital Television Picture Y our new Westinghouse High Definition LCD TV has a built-in HDTV/NTSC tuner , meaning it can receive both analog and digital broadcasts from your antenna, cable or satellite service. But because not all broadcasters have converted to the new DTV standards, it’ s important to unders[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: THE BASICS About Digital Channels Currently , all broadcast ers have an analog TV channel and a digital TV channel. The digital bandwid th has the capability of accommodating more than one program stream because each broadcaster ’s assigned digit al channel carries a 19.39-megabit-per-second (Mbps) digit al data stream. This allo[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: The Basics The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Y our Westinghouse High Definition LCD TV f eatures an on-screen interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows you to review program information, as well as navigate through current and future programming options by channel or genre to plan viewing and recording. T o access the[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Front View Use buttons on the right front side of your HDTV (or remote control on remote control) for On Screen Display (OSD), volume adjustment, channel selection, source, and turning power on or off. 14 n “IR” RECEIVER SPEAKERS p m LED INDICA TOR/ CONTROLS 1. Menu OSD menu ON/OFF 2. V olume +/– Incr[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Rear Right/Left Spine-Mounted Connectors 15 RIGHT SIDE CONNECT ORS 1. YPbPr1/Audio 1 (Right/Left) Connect external video device like DVD or game system 2. YPbPr2/Audio 2 (Right/Left) Connect an external video device like a DVD or gaming system 3. S-Video Connect external video device like a VCR (Audio Right[...]

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    sidebar: Quick Reference: HDTV Connection YPbPr The “Y” stands for the luminance of the signal; Pb and Pr refer to the color difference signals (“b” for blue, “r” for red). Provides improved color bandwidth over S-Video or composite video connections. DVI-HDCP (Digital Visual Interface/High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) Provides[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: Controls and Connections Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover 2. Insert the batteries corresponding to the (+) and ( í ) marks inside the battery compartment 3. Reattach cover Precautions: x Only use AAA batteries x Don’t mix new and old batteries, which can result in cracking or leakage and[...]

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    2. INTRODUCTION: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Remote Control Features 1. POWER Switch the power On/Off 2. PIP Display sub picture On/Off (not availabl e) 3. MUTE Turn the sound On/Off 4. SWAP Switch between PIP and Main Picture (not available) 5. BACKLIGHT Shortcut to adjust backlight adjustment 6. CC Turn Closed Caption On/Off 7. SLEEP Set sleep timer[...]

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    3. HDTV/ACCESSORY SETUP Now that you’re familiar with the basics of digital television and the various controls and connections for your HDTV, you’re ready to enjoy its superb picture quality and sound, along with the ultimate convenience of connecting your game consoles, VCR, DVD, audio devices or personal computer. NOTE: If you have already p[...]

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    Determining Available Channels x When connected to an antenna, cable or other RF (radio frequency) source, you’ll need to run “Autoscan”—available in the “TV” menu of the OSD (see page 26 for more information)—in order for all available channels to be received —Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll below “Tuner” to “Auto Scan?[...]

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    3. HDTV/ACCESSORY SETUP Connecting Your Personal Computer Before making any connections, make sure all equipment is turned off. Computer Settings x For optimal picture quality, set your computer’s timing mode to VESA ¥ (Video Electronics Standards Association) 1920 x1080 at 60Hz x Refer to your computer’s graphic card User Guide for directions[...]

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    3. HDTV/ACCESSORY SETUP Connecting Other Accessories Following are the recommended connections to ensure optimal enjoyment of your accessory equipment with your HDTV. Before making any connections, make sure all equipment is turned off. DVD or Game System x Connect your DVD player or gaming system using following input connectors x the HDTV’s HDM[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION About the On Screen Display (OSD) Your HDTV’s On Screen Display (OSD) conveniently integrates all functions required for setup and operation. There are two ways you can access the OSD— either by pressing the remote control’s “Menu” button (located just below the volume controls on the left side of the remote), or by pres[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION OSD Menus and Features Video Menu The “Video” menu allows you to adjust the properties of the image you see on the screen by adjusting the display’ s brightness, contrast, color intensity and hue, picture clarity and sharpness. Y ou can also adjust the backlight’s intensity and, if necessary , restore the factory default v[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERA TION Display Menu The “Display” menu allows you to control the appearance of the image you see on the screen, based on the selected source input. 25 Adjustment Display Menu Features Descriptions Input Label Allows current source input to changed to one of the labels in the input label list; if the label is already used by another [...]

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    4. HDTV OPERA TION TV Menu The “TV” menu provides a broad array of functions you’ll use during setup, as well as customizing various features such as closed captioning, favorite channels and parent al controls. TV Menu Features Feature/Sub-Menu Descriptions Closed Caption Allows you to turn closed captioning of audio on or off, select analog [...]

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    4. HDTV OPERA TION Add or delete additional TV Channels Use the OSD to access the TV Menu Feature Select Add Channel Add a channel by enter the physical channel number or a range. Select Delete Channel Delete a channel from the current list of viewable channels available 2 1 1. Channel Number o Scroll to highlight a channel number from the list of [...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION About Parental Controls The Parental Controls feature allows you to block TV programs based on various ratings systems, as well as to lock out the HDTV’ s right side-mounted controls. The first time you enter the “Parental Control” menu, you will be t aken to the password sub-menu to set up your four-digit p assword, which i[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERA TION Parent al Controls Channel Locks 29 Parent al Control Menu Features Descriptions & Definitions Lock or unlock the HDTV’s right side- mounted controls Lock Channel Lock or unlock programming according to MP AA rating: US MP AA Rating Lock or unlock programming according to TV rating and/or content US TV Rating Lock or unlock[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERA TION Parent al Controls US TV Ratings & Content This sub-menu allows you to block programming according to US TV Ratings as well as content type. US TV Ratings & Conten t Sub-Menu Rating Definitions All children TV Y Directed to older children TV Y7 General audience TV G Parental guid ance suggested TV PG Parents st rongly cau[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERA TION Parent al Controls Canadian English Canadian French CA/FR Ratings Menus Ratings Explanations Children General CG General but inadvisable for young children Children over 8 years C8 8Ano General G 13Ano Over 13 years PG Parental Guidance Over 16 years 16Ano Over 14 years Over 18 years 14 18Ano Adults 18 31 English[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION PC (VGA only) Menu The “PC” menu lets you adjust image and phasing. PC Menu Features Adjustment Descriptions Automatically re-centers image to middle of screen by synchronizing both vertical and horizontal refresh rate and resolution Auto Adjustment Manually adjust the Clock control to eliminate horizontal streaking Clock Adju[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION Audio Menu The “Audio” menu let’s you precisely configure your audio preferences to optimize your listening experience. Audio Menu Features Adjustment Descriptions Enables to listen to Audio only , the picture (Backlight) will be turned off and can be reactivate with any button of the Remote Control Audio Only Choose from th[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION Power Menu The “Power” menu allows you to manage various power-related functions to simplify your viewing experience and save power. Power Menu Features Feature Descriptions Lets you turn the DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) On/Off; when “On,” the display goes into S tandby mode if there’s no incoming signal fro[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION Settings Menu The “Setting” menu integrates still more choices that allow you to optimize your HDTV experience, from language selection to pertinent system and installation information. Settings Menu Features Function Descriptions Select the OSD language from the following: x English Language x S panish x French Select On/Off [...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION Calibration Menu The “Calibration” menu integrates advanced choices that allow you to optimize your HDTV experience, especially for V ideo setting and individual color adjustments. Settings Menu Features Function Descriptions T urns on/off Deienterlace. Deinterlace T urns on/off 3D Comb Filter . In on mode, the picture quality[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION Color T emperature The section Color T emp in the “Calibration” menu allow you to adjust each color temperature (W arm, Neutral, Cool) individually . In case of miss adjustment it can be Reset to factory default. 37 English[...]

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    4. HDTV OPERATION Input Menu T o change the Main Picture source, press the Input button on the remote to display the Main Picture (MP) input menu. When the input menu is open, press the Input button again to switch to the next input or use the up/down arrows to scroll through the inputs and the press enter to switch to the highlighted input. The in[...]

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    5.APPENDIX: 52-inch High Definition LCD TV Specifications Model Name TX-52F480S Type 52” TFT (Thin Film Transi stor), Active Matrix LCD, 1920 x 1080 vertical stripe; anti-glare coating Color 16.7 million colors Panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 176° H) / 176° (V) Viewing Angles Video/Audio RGB( Analog * 1 (75 ohms, 0.7 Vp-p)/Mini-Stereo *1 Input Signal -[...]

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    5. APPENDIX: Troubleshooting No Power x Make sure power cord is securely connected to the “AC In” jack on the back of the High Definition LCD TV. x Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket. x Plug another electrical device (such as a radio) to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying the proper voltage. x Wh[...]

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    No Picture when I connect VGA cable or “No Input Signal” x Check VGA cable connection. x Lower the video resolution on the computer and try again. 41 English[...]

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    5. APPENDIX: Troubleshooting Picture is cut off/with sidebar screen. x Use “Auto Adjust”. x Make sure the aspect ratio is set correctly . Blocky images appear in TV mode. x Check your antenna connection. If necessary, rotate the antenna and wait up to 10 seconds for signal. x Reduce signal splitters and excessively long cables. x Replace poor a[...]

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    5. APPENDIX: Cleaning the High Definition LCD TV ʳ x MAKE SURE THE HIGH DEFINITION LCD TV IS TURNED OFF x NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE To clean the screen: 1. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2. If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-[...]

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    5. APPENDIX: Wall mount and Base removal for the 52” HD LCD TV The TV has been fitted with two set s of VESA mounting holes. The holes are sp aced 100 mm and 200 mm equally apart for the 52” product. These mounting location are provided strictly as an option to the user for wall mounting. It is the responsibility of the user to use a UL Listed [...]

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    45 English 5. APPENDIX: Safety bracket Options Brackets Anti-tip over option: This TV has two small met al brackets on the back side of the TV . These two brackets have a circular cut out in the center . The brackets are to serve as an "anti-tipover" option and/or theft deterrent. If used as an “anti-tip over” aid, it is the responsib[...]

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    www .wde.com Westinghouse Digital Electronics Santa Fe Springs, CA SE-UM-5201-0701[...]

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    Notes Go to www.wde.com to check out the complete line of Westinghouse LCD products. N/A PC NA NA N/A NA Best VHS N/A NA N/A N/ Best Good NA N/A Best Good Good Better Game ~/A NA Best DVD Good Good Better Source Devices Wall Mounts Go to www.wde.com to see which Westinghouse mounts are compatible with your LCD lV. NA fJ/A Best Good Good Better Ca[...]

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    iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiii - ...... ~o -0 - ...... ;;;;;;;;0 -~ =>- =C'1 -co =v Notes Notas Visiter Ie site www.wde.com pour voir la gamme complete des produits LCD Westinghouse. Vaya a www. wde. com para cotejar la Ifnea completa de ~ productos de pantalla ~ de cristallfquido de Westinghouse. PC N/A VHS N/A J/A Jeux Juego N/A DVD Supports Muraux[...]

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    est-n ouse Di ital Electronics Garantia Limitada de un Ano Para tamafios de 46 pulgadas 0 mayores Westinghouse Digital Electronics garantiza este monitor de TV contra defectos en materiales 0 mana de obra por un perfodo de 1 (UN) ana a partir de la fecha de compra. sujeto a los terminos y condiciones siguientes: REFACCIONES Y MANO DE OBRA - Durante[...]

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    Westinghouse Digital Electronics One Year Limited Warranty For sizes 46-inch or greater Westinghouse Digital Electronics warrants this TV against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: LABOR AND PARTS - For a period of one (1) year from the o[...]