Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................1
Introduction
Key Features Overview............................................... 2
DVI-HDTV Input .............................................2
Dolby* Virtual ...................................................2
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP
(Picture-Outside-Picture) ................................2
MP3 Audio Disc Playback .................................2
The On-Screen DVD Information Display ........2
V-Chip: Parental Controls .................................2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .................. 5
Protect Against Power Surges ..........................5
Protect Components from Overheating ..........5
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio
Interference.....................................................5
Important Stand and Base Safety
Information .....................................................5
Use Indirect Light ..............................................5
Cables Needed to Connect Components to
Your TV ............................................................5
Choose Your Connection............................................ 6
TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR ................................... 7
TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR.......................... 8
TV/DVD + VCR ............................................................ 9
TV/DVD+ A/V Receiver or Speakers ........................ 10
Explanation of Jacks .................................................11
The Front of Your TV/DVD ....................................... 12
Front Inputs .....................................................12
Front Panel Buttons ........................................12
Put batteries in the remote..................................... 12
Turn on the TV/DVD ................................................. 12
Complete the Initial Setup ...................................... 12
Set the Menu Language .................................13
Complete Auto Channel Search .....................13
Changing Lists and Labels .............................. 13
Auto Convergence ..........................................13
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ...................... 14
Using the INPUT Button .................................15
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components ............................................................ 15
Find Out If You Need to Program the
Remote ..........................................................15
Programming the Remote ..............................15
How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It ..............................................16
Remote Control Codes ............................................. 16
Chapter 3: Playing DVDs
Regional Coding ....................................................... 18
Using Different Menus ............................................ 18
Loading and Playing Discs ....................................... 18
To Load and Play a Disc ..................................18
Using a Disc Menu ................................................... 18
Using the On-Screen Info Display .......................... 18
Time Display ....................................................19
Selecting a Title ...............................................19
Selecting a Chapter .........................................19
Selecting Subtitles ...........................................19
Changing the Audio Language ......................20
Using the Repeat Feature ...............................20
Using Bookmarks ............................................21
Changing the Camera Angle ..........................21
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner ........................................................ 22
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ...... 22
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ........22
Parental Controls and V-Chip ................................. 23
How V-Chip Works ..........................................23
V-Chip TV Rating .............................................23
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................24
Viewing Specific Content Themes..................25
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .............................25
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ......................25
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .......................25
Front Panel Block ............................................25
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP
(Picture-outside-Picture) Operation ................... 26
PIP and POP Buttons ....................................... 26
Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu
The DVD’s Menu System .......................................... 27
The Play/Resume Play Option.................................. 27
The Play Mode Menu ............................................... 27
Selecting a Play Mode ....................................27
How to Create a Program ..............................27
Editing a Program ...........................................28
Deleting Chapters ...........................................28
AutoPlay ..........................................................28
Dub Assist ........................................................28
IntroScan .........................................................28