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"Black box" on screen • You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 38). To turn off
this feature, set the CC Display option to Oil. If you were trying to select
closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.
Black bands appear at the • Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9
edges of the screen (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more
details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your
program provider).
• Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the
screen.
• Programs broadcast in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will
commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which are
added by the broadcaster (see image on left).
• Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of
the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually change the Wide
Mode to Wide Zoom, H Stretch or Zoom to fill the screen, which will
remain in affect until you change the channel or input or manually change the
Wide Mode again.
Certain programs on DVD or • This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain
other digital sources display a digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TV's screen to display less
loss of detail, especially during detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear
fast-motion or dark scenes on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent
on the clarity and resolution of the TV.
Remote control does not • To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a button on
operate the TV.
• Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.
• Poiut the remote coutrol at the remote coutrol seusor located at the frout of the TV.
• Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning
off the fluorescent lamps.
Some digital cable channels • Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable
are not being displayed channels. Check with your cable company for more information.
• The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels
setting (see page 37).
Lost password • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the
following master password: 4357. This password clears your previous password
and allows you to enter a new password (see page 38).
How to reset the TV to factory • Turn on the TV. While holding down 4"on the remote control, press POWER
settings on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release 4".
WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the
Parental Lock setting.
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