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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................i
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................3
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 3
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................ 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 3
Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................3
Connection Illustrations ............................................................................................. 3
Check Supplied Parts .................................................................................................. 3
Attach the Base .................................................................................................................4
HDTV Information .............................................................................................................4
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 4
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Connection ......................................................................................... 5
Audio/Video Input and Output Connection .............................................................6
DVI Connection ........................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a Personal Computer ......................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your TV ........................................................................................................... 8
Plug in the TV .............................................................................................................8
Put Batteries in the Remote .......................................................................................8
Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................8
Completing the On Screen Setup ....................................................................................9
Choose the Menu Language .....................................................................................9
Choose the Signal Type ..............................................................................................9
Complete Channel Search .......................................................................................... 9
What to Expect ........................................................................................................... 9
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................10
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................. 12
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner ............................................................................................. 13
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................13
US TV Ratings ...........................................................................................................14
Blocking Specifi c Content Themes .......................................................................... 15
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .......................................................................................15
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ..........................................................................16
Front Panel Block ...................................................................................................... 16
V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Block .................................................................................17
Additional Features ........................................................................................................17
MultiTask Audio ........................................................................................................ 17
Calendar ....................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels .................................................................18
Controls ..................................................................................................................... 18
Picture Menu ...................................................................................................................19
PC Picture Menu ..............................................................................................................20
Sound Menu ....................................................................................................................20
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................... 21
Geometry Menu ..............................................................................................................21
Time Menu .......................................................................................................................21
Preferences Menu ........................................................................................................... 22
Setup Menu .....................................................................................................................22
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