TTE Technology LE26HDP21TA LED TV User Manual LE26HDP21TA

TTE Technology, Inc. LED TV LE26HDP21TA

(LE26HDP21TA) User Manual

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LED TV
User’s Guide
For use with models:
LE24FHDP21TA
/
LE26HDP21TA
Need Assistance?
Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com
or call 1-877-300-8837.
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Important Information
This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental
reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
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operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
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cable entry as practical.
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lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top
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Important Safety Instructions on the next page.
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low-power standby mode but will not completely turn the power off. In order to completely shut the power off, you will
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that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ______________________ Serial No._____________________________________
Purchase Date __________________ Dealer/Address/Phone___________________________
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This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates
double insulation between hazardous main voltage
and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
WARNING
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expose this product to rain or moisture. This product
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the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the
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Product Registration
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necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
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two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
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point where it exits from the component.
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10. Clean only with dry cloth.
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from tip-over.
12. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling
onto the component, rain or moisture exposure, abnormal operation, or if the component has been
dropped.
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cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
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54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See following example:
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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EQUIPMENT
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Important Information ..............................2
Important Safety Instructions...................3
Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup
Before Initial Setup .................................5
Protect Against Power Surges.............5
Safety Information ..............................5
Avoid Audio Interference ....................5
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Rear Panel ...........................................8
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Side Panel Buttons...............................9
Obtain the Signal.....................................10
What You Need ....................................10
What You Need to Know ......................10
Choose Your Connections.......................11
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PC Connection.....................................14
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Put Batteries in the Remote.....................14
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Using the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup..............................................14
Complete the Initial Setup .......................15
Set the Menu Language.......................15
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Set the Time Zone................................15
Auto Channel Scan..............................16
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Chapter 2 - Understanding the Basics
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Selecting a Channel ................................17
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Screen Formats.......................................18
Channel Banner.......................................18
Chapter 3 - Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons ..........................19
Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu
Using the Menu System ..........................20
Picture Menu ...........................................20
Picture Settings....................................20
Expert Settings.....................................20
Advanced Settings...............................21
PC Settings..........................................21
Reset Picture Settings .........................21
Sound Menu ............................................22
Setup Menu .............................................23
Signal Type ..........................................23
Channel Scan ......................................23
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Channel Edit ........................................24
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Input Labels .........................................25
Closed Caption ....................................26
Time Setup...........................................27
Reset All...............................................28
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Language Menu.......................................32
USB Menu ...............................................33
USB Connection......................................33
Chapter 5 - Other Information
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Troubleshooting.......................................35
Care and Cleaning...................................37
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Limited Warranty .....................................40
Table of Contents
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Before Initial Setup
Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip.
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Instructions.
Safety Information
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circulate freely.
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harm other components.
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of straight down the middle.
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lighting.
Check Supplied Parts
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 Table Stand
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Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup
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Replacing your remote
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upon ordering. Have your Visa or MasterCard ready.
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Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand
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Step 1
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avoid scratching the screen.
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a screwdriver to tighten four M3
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200x100 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 200mm horizontally and 100mm
vertically.
Notes: Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
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ANTENNA/CABLE IN
Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.
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availble in USB mode)
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connector is usually red.
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player.
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into three signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for the connection.
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audioconnector is usually red.
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audio receiver.
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output for the best picture quality.
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uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated
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Note: If using a DVI component, remember to connect the audio cable because the DVI cable carries
only the picture signal, not the sound.
Rear Panel
Explanation of Jacks and Buttons on TV
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components.
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HEADPHONE Allow you to connect headphones to listen to
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USB ( )
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HDMI IN 2
Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box,
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Front Panel Buttons
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buttonsRQ\RXU79WRRSHUDWHPDQ\79IHDWXUHV
CH+/-
Press CH+/- to select channels stored in the channel list or to
move up ( ) or down ( ) through the menu items.
VOL+/-
Press VOL +/- to increase or decrease the volume or to
move right ( ) or left ( ) through the menu items.
MENU
Press the MENUEXWWRQWREULQJXSWKH79¶V0DLQPHQX
POWER ( )
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ANTENNA
/CABLE
INPUT
Outdoor or indoor Antenna
Cable Box,
( Wall Outlet)
RF Coaxial
Wire
(75 ohm)
Or
Or
Connect the RF coaxial cable on your home outlet to the ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUTMDFNRIWKLVXQLW
Once all connections are complete, turn on the unit and begin the initial setup process, scanning for
channels in your area.
Obtain the Signal
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service to obtain the signal.
What You Need
Antenna (Rabbit Ears) Or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable
Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUTRQWKHEDFN
of WKH79<RXDUHUHDG\WRUHFHLYHRIIDLUORFDOGLJLWDODQGDQDORJFKDQQHOV
Cable Service
Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUTRQWKHEDFNRIWKH79
You are ready to receive your cable channels.
Set-Top Box
If you have a set-top box, you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider. They
may recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels.
What You Need to Know
 9LVLWwww.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in order to receive the
local digital channels available to you. Enter your location, and the program will list local analog
and digital stations available using your antenna.
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Choose Your Connections
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appropriate pages to connect your components.
Note: No cables are supplied with this unit. Please purchase the necessary cables. A high-speed
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2. Connect the yellow video cable to the (AV) VIDEOMDFNRQWKHEDFNRIWKH79DQGWRWKHYLGHR 
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5. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT
button repeatedly to select AV.
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Component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. To
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2.
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3. Connect your red and white audio cables to the COMPONENT IN (CMPT) R and L AUDIO
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5. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT
button repeatedly to select CMPT.
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Example: Personal Computer (PC)
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5. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT
button repeatedly to select HDMI 1.
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carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable.
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MDFNRUHDMI IN 3 or HDMI IN 4 MDFNRQWKHEDFNRIWKH79DQGWRWKH+'0,RXWSXWMDFNRQWKH
component.
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3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT
button repeatedly to select HDMI 2 (or HDMI 1 or HDMI 3 or HDMI 4).
Don't forget:
If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 10 for instructions.
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN 2
HDMI CABLE
Side and rear of this unit
OR
HDMI/DVI IN 1
or HDMI IN 3
or HDMI IN 4
Rear of this unit To HDMI/DVI IN 1 only
HDMI-DVI
conversion cable
Audio cable
DVI/PC AUDIO IN
DVI
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Plug in the TV
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Put Batteries in the Remote
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lifting off the cover.
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Using the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup
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same on all menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight an item in the menu list, press the up or down arrow ( ) to move up or down. Use the
left or right arrows ( ) to view other selections for the highlighted menu choice or to display a sub-
menu.
Note: Highlighted items stand out from other menu items on the list (appear darker, brighter, or a
different color).
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4. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT
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Complete the Initial Setup
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Set the Menu Language
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preferred language for the menu system. If English is
your preferred language, press the OK button on the
remote control. To select another language use the
down arrow button ( ) until that language is selected
then press OK or the right arrow button ( ) to proceed
to the next screen.
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the optimal picture settings for most home
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settings for retail displays. In this setting, the power
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Use the up or down arrow ( ) to select the desired
location setting (Home/RetailWKHQSUHVVWKHOK button
or right arrow ( ) to continue to the next screen.
Set the Time Zone
Use the up or down arrows ( ) to select the current
local time zone. Press the OK button or right arrow ( )
to continue to the next screen.
Initial Setup
Please select your language:
Language
Español
Français
English
Select OK Next
Initial Setup TV Location
TV Location
This mode is Energy Star compliant. Retail
Home
Back OK NextSelect
Initial Setup Time Zone
Please select your time zone:
Alaska
Pacific
Hawaii
Mountain
Central
Eastern
Atlantic
Newfoudland
Back OK Next
Select Exit
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EASTERN
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Auto Channel Scan
1. On the Tuner screen, select either Antenna or Cable.
Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to continue to
the next screen.
Note: If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box,
you do not have to complete the Channel Search.
2. The Channel Scan screen is now displayed. The
default choice is to scan. Press the OK button or the
right arrow ( ) to begin the channel scan for available
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Note: If you do not want to scan for channels at this
time, press CLEAR to stop the scanning process.
3. The screen will change to show the progress of the
scanning process.
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appears to inform you that the unit has completed the
Initial Setup.
5. Press CLEAR to exit the Wizard and begin watching
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Skip Scan or by pressing the CLEAR button, you will need
to follow this process the next time you decide to complete
this procedure.
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which will display the option of scanning the channels
again.
3. If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you do
not have to complete the Channel Search.
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Initial Setup Tuner
Please select your tuner mode:
Cable
Antenna
Back OK NextSelect Exit
CLEAR
Initial Setup Channel Scan
Please connect antenna or cable.
Start Channel Scan now?
If you skip this step, the Channel
Scan can be performed by going to
the Setup menu later.
Skip Scan
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Initial Setup Complete
Back
Congratulations!
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Setup Menu.
Exit
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Selecting a Channel
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The CH+/- can select only memorized channels.
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Analog TV Channels – When selecting an analog channel, such as channel 12, press the 1,
then the 2, then press OK.
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appropriate place. So, for 12.3, you would press 1, then 2, then dot, then 3. Press OK to select.
3. Press GO BACK to return to the previously viewed channel.
What is a Sub-channel?
A sub-channel is a channel such as 12.3. By using high-compression technology, digital broadcasting
enables multiple signals to be sent simultaneously. Therefore, you can select more than one program
per main channel, since digital broadcasting technology can distinguish between multiple channels on
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Note: When your TV is in Standby Mode, it is still receiving some power. To completely
disconnect the power, unplug the power cord.
Selecting the Video Input Source
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The INPUT list appears.
2. To select an input source, press the INPUT button
repeatedly or use the up and down arrows ( ) to
highlight the video source and press OK to select.
Adjusting/Muting the Volume
1.
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you have completed the adjustment.
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few seconds.
3. When you press MUTE again, the volume reverts to its previous level. Or you can press the
VOL + to cancel the mute function.
Chapter 2 - Understanding the Basics
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Screen Formats
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remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing. The format changes as
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there are bars on the screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the
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FORMAT repeatedly to cycle through the available display formats.
Examples of the different formats appear below. Each format is available for analog video, but it might
not be available for digital video.
Channel Banner
There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the remote control.
This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel
Banner screen.
1. Program Guide – The term “No program
details” is displayed when no program
guide is available.
2. Program Title
3. Rating Information – This displays the
rating of the current program.
4. Closed Captioning – This tells whether
or not Closed Captioning is available for
the current program.
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7. Current Time
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Chapter 3 - Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
1. INPUT – Press the INPUT button to open the
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to select the video input, or press the up and down
arrows ( )
to highlight options, and press OK to
select the desired option.
2. Alphanumeric Buttons – Using these
buttons, enter channel numbers. To enter a
channel, press the number buttons and press OK
(or let the entry timeout).
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sub-channel, and then the OK button.
3. MENU – Press the MENU button to display the
Main Menu.
4. Arrows ( / / / ) – Use the four arrows to
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adjust the menu controls.
5. PIC – Press to select your desired picture mode.
6. INFO – If no menus are currently active, press the
INFO button to display the Channel Banner.
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8. MUTE – Press to turn the volume on and off.
9. FAV – Press the FAV button to browse the
channels in your favorite list. Use the up and
down arrows ( ) to highlight options, then press
OK to select. Or, press the FAV button repeatedly
to cycle through your favorite channels.
10. MEDIA –
Press the MEDIA button to enter the
USB menu directly.
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12. GUIDE – Press the GUIDE button to display the
program guide. Program guide details are only
available on digital channels.
13. CLEAR – Press the CLEAR button to remove any
menu or display from the screen and return to
normal viewing.
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15.GO BACK – Pressing the GO BACK button
returns you to the previously viewed channel.
16.CH + or CH - – Press the CH+/- buttons to select
channels and external input mode.
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18.MTS – Press to select your desired sound mode.
19.These buttons can be used for playing music and
photos in the USB menu.
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Using the Menu System
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1. Press the MENU button to open the main menu.
2. Use the up and down arrows ( ) to highlight an
option and press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to
enter its sub-menu.
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to adjust the selected items, or press the left or right
arrows ( ) to enter the next screen.
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5. Press the MENU button to return to the previous
screen, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.
Note:
Use the text at the bottom of the screen to assist you.
Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they
appear.
Picture Menu
The Picture Menu contains menus and controls to
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INPUT selections.
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the remote to open the Main menu. Press the up or down
arrow ( ) to select PictureWKHQSUHVVWKHOK button or
the right arrow ( ) to display options.
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one of the preset picture settings: Natural, Vibrant,
Cinematic, Sports, ECO or Personal. Choose the
setting that is best for your viewing environment.
Brightness - Use the left or right arrows ( ) to
adjust the brightness of the picture. This function is able
to be adjusted only when Light Sensor and Dynamic
Backlight in the Advanced Settings are both turned off.
Sharpness - Use the left or right arrows ( ) to adjust
the crispness of the edges in the picture.
Expert Settings
Contrast - Use the left or right arrows ( ) to adjust
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picture.
Black Level -Use the left or right arrow ( ) to adjust
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Color - Use the left or right arrows ( ) to adjust the
richness of the color.
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Language
Sound
Picture
Picture Preset
Brightness
Vibrant
USB
Exit
Advanced Settings
Reset Picture Settings
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Sharpness 3
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
Expert Settings
Expert Settings
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Contrast
Black Level
Color
Tint
USB
Exit
Color Temperature
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MENU
Adjust Select Exit
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Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu
Picture
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Picture Preset
Brightness
Vibrant
USB
Exit
Advanced Settings
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Sharpness 3
Reset Picture Settings
Enter Select Back
CLEAR
Expert Settings
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Tint - This option adjusts the balance between the red
and green levels.
Color Temperature - Use the left or right arrow ( ) to
adjust the color temperature from cool to warm.
Advanced Settings
Light Sensor – When activated, this feature monitors
the ambient light conditions in the room and adjusts the
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Dynamic Backlight – This option automatically adjusts
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of the incoming signal. Dynamic Backlight optimizes
the picture quality and decreases power consumption.
Noise Reduction – This setting reduces picture “static”
or any type of interference. This feature is especially
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signal conditions. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to
choose between these options:
Low for a softer, smoother picture that retains picture
sharpness and detail.
Middle for a slightly softer picture than the Low
setting.
High for an even softer, smoother picture than
the other settings (the picture detail is somewhat
decreased).
PC Settings -This option allows you to adjust the PC
settings when in PC mode.
Reset Picture Settings -This function allows you to
reset all the picture settings to the factory default settings.
Advanced Settings
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Light Sensor
Dynamic Backlight
Noise Reduction
Off
USB
Exit
Off
Middle
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
Picture
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Picture Preset
Brightness
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Advanced Settings
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MENU
Enter Select Exit
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Sound Menu
The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output. To access
the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then
use the up and down arrows ( ) to highlight Sound from
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to select. The following options will be displayed:
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preset options or create a custom preset.
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sound preset. Press the left and right arrows ( )
to cycle through the options: Standard, Movie, Voice,
Music and Personal.
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equalizer names set for each sound preset option.
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adjustments, the Equalizer option automatically
changes to Personal. Press the left or right arrow
( ) to select the desired frequency (100Hz, 300Hz,
1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz) you wish to adjust. Use the up
and down arrows ( ) to adjust the level. When you
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button to exit.
Sound
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Equalizer
Balance
Surround
Analog TV Sound
USB
Exit
0
On
Stereo
Back
MENU
Enter Select Exit
CLEAR
Speaker On
SPDIF Type Dolby Digital
Auto Volume Control Off
Balance – Use the left or right arrows ( ) to adjust the
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Surround – Option On/Off. When turned on, this option
enables a mode which simulates a surround sound effect.
Speaker – Option On/Off. When you select the Off option,
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SPDIF Type – Press the left or right arrow ( ) to select
SPDIF Type. This option controls the type of audio stream
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Dolby Digital, PCM, or Off.
only available for analog channels
Auto Volume Control – Option On/Off. This option reduces the annoying blasts in volume that often
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need for constant volume adjustment.
Analog TV Sound – This option controls the manner in which the sound comes through your
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programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word “Stereo” appears in the Channel
Banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
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if available. The letters “SAP” appear in the Channel Banner when you tune to a program that
is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono only. SAP is also used to
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Sound
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Equalizer
Balance
Surround
Analog TV Sound
USB
Exit
0
On
Stereo
Speaker On
SPDIF Type Dolby Digital
Auto Volume Control Off
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
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Default Audio Language – Choose the language you
prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred
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plays the default audio for the program (usually English in
the US). There are 3 available default languages (English,
French, Spanish).
Current Audio Language – Press the left or right arrow
() to choose from the list of languages available for the
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your preferred language for all digital channels until you turn
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program (usually English in the US).
only available for digital channels
Sound
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Equalizer
Balance
Surround
Default Audio Language
USB
Exit
0
On
English
Current Audio Language
Unknown 5.1CH
Speaker On
SPDIF Type Dolby Digital
Auto Volume Control Off
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
Setup Menu
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preferences. Press MENU on the remote to open the Main
Menu. Press the up and down arrows ( ) to select
SetupWKHQSUHVVWKHOK button or the right arrow ( ) to
display the following options:
Signal Type
Choose the type of signal (Cable/Antenna) you have
connected to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN.
Channel Scan
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channels with signals and stores the channel information
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or CH-\RXU79JRHVWRWKHQH[WRUSUHYLRXVFKDQQHOLQ
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signals.
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need to rescan for channels.
To automatically scan for channels:
1. After choosing a signal type, press the up or down arrow
() to highlight Channel Scan.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to start the scan. You
can see the search progress and how many channels
are found in the on-screen menu. (Note: If you wish to
stop the search, press the CLEAR button.)
3. After the scan is complete, press the MENU button to
return to the previous menu, or press the CLEAR button
to close the menu.
Setup
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Signal Type
Channel Scan
USB
Exit
Cable
Channel Skip
Channel Edit
Input Skip
Input Labels
Closed Caption
Time Setup
Reset All
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
Setup
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Signal Type
Channel Scan
USB
Exit
Cable
Channel Skip
Channel Edit
Input Skip
Input Labels
Closed Caption
Time Setup
Reset All
Back
MENU
Enter Select Exit
CLEAR
Channel Scan
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Signal Type
Status: Scanning...
USB
Exit
Cable
Progress 10%
Analog Channels Found
0
0
Digital Channels Found
Exit
CLEAR
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channels. You can still tune to these hidden channels
by pressing the number of the channel on the numeric
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1. In the Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow ( ) to
highlight Channel Skip.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to open the Channel
List screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight the
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4. Repeat the process to hide additional channels.
5. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu,
or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.
Channel Edit
The Channel Edit function allows you to add or change
a channel label, only for analog channels. You cannot
change the name on digital channels.
To edit an analog channel name:
1. In the Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow ( ) to
highlight Channel Edit.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to open the Channel
List screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight the
channel you wish to label or edit.
4. Press the OK button to enter the Channel Edit screen.
5. The Channel name will be highlighted. Use the numeric
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7. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu,
or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.
Channel Skip
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
12
USB
Exit
Analog
13 Analog
14 Analog
15 Analog
16 Analog
17 Analog
18 Analog
19 Analog
20 Analog
21 Analog
Back
MENU
Set Select Exit
CLEAR
OK
Channel Edit
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
12
USB
Exit
Analog
13 Analog
14 Analog
15 Analog
16 Analog
17 Analog
18 Analog
19 Analog
20 Analog
21 Analog
Back
MENU
Set Select Exit
CLEAR
OK
Channel Edit
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Channel number:
USB
Exit
19
Channel name:
Back
MENU
Set Exit
CLEAR
Save
OK
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You can hide video inputs in the Channel List. This option
allows you to remove the inputs from the Channel List so
you do not encounter them when channeling up or down.
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when you press the CH+ or CH- button.
To hide video inputs:
1. In the Setup Menu screen, press the up or down arrow
() to highlight Input Skip.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to open the Input Lists
screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight the video
input you want to hide.
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5. Repeat the process to hide additional video inputs.
6. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu,
or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.
Input Labels
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easier to identify.
1. In the Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow ( ) to
highlight Input Labels.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to open the Input
Labels screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight the input
source you wish to label.
4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to select the label for
this source.
5. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu,
or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.
Input Skip
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
AV
CMPT
HDMI1
HDMI2
Back
MENU
Set Select Exit
CLEAR
OK
No Label
No Label
No Label
PC No Label
No Label
HDMI3 No Label
HDMI4 No Label
Input Labels
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
AV
CMPT No Label
No Label
HDMI1 No Label
PC No Label
HDMI2 No Label
HDMI3 No Label
HDMI4 No Label
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
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Closed Caption
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which allows you to display the audio
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Note: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI, CMPT or PC INPUTS. These settings must
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closed captioned, CC is displayed in the Channel Banner. See page 18 for more information about
the Channel Banner.
The Closed Caption options are:
CC Setting – This option allows you to choose the way
closed captioning information appears on the screen.
Off - No captioning information displayed.
On Always – Choose this option if you want captioning
information to be shown whenever available.
On When Muted – This option allows the closed
captioning to display (when available) whenever the
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displayed when the sound is not muted.
Analog CC Type – This option lets you select the
captioning mode used for displaying caption information,
when available. If you are unsure of the differences among
the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned
mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the
program in the primary language in your area.
Digital CC Type If available, this allows you to select a
closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels.
Digital CC Preset If available, this allows you to select
between Off and On options. On mode allows you to set
the options below.
Digital CC Style – This option lets you customize the
following display options, if available:
Caption Style – Select either As Broadcast or
Custom options. If you choose Custom options, the
setting changes according to the options you choose.
Digital CC Size – Set the size of the digital closed
caption text: Small, Middle or Large.
Digital CC Font - Select a character design for
the digital closed caption text. A font is a complete
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in a given design. You can choose from a variety of
fonts.(Style1-7).
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Digital CC Opacity – Set the appearance of the digital
closed caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent or
Flashing.
Closed Caption
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
CC Setting
Analog CC Type
USB
Exit
On Always
Digital CC Type
Digital CC Preset
Digital CC Style
Off
On
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
Digital CC Style
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Caption Style
Digital CC Size
USB
Exit
Custom
Digital CC Font
Digital CC Opacity
Style1
Solid
Large
Digital CC Background Color
Black
Digital CC Background Opacity
Solid
Window Color Black
Window Opacity Transparent
Digital CC Color White
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
Note: These captioning style options
only have an effect on true digital closed
captions. Not all captioning on digital
channels is digital captioning--it depends
on what the broadcaster is sending. If the
closed captioning for a program is not
digital, the Digital CC style settings will not
have an effect.
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Digital CC Background Color – Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption
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Digital CC Background Opacity – Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed
caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent, or Flashing.
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Window Opacity – Set the appearance of the window: Solid, Transparent, or Translucent.
Time Setup
Time Zone
You can select the current local time. Options are: Eastern,
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Mountain and Central.
To choose a time zone:
1. In the Time Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow
() to highlight Time Zone.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to proceed to the next
screen.
3. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to select the time zone
for your area.
4. Press the MENUEXWWRQWRJREDFNWRWKHSUHYLRXV
screen, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.
Time
To set the time:
1. In the Time Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow
() to highlight Time.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to proceed to the next
screen.
3. Options on this screen include:
a. Auto Synchronization – Press the left or right arrow
() to choose On to acquire the time automatically
from digital channels.
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Press OK to select AM or PM.
d. Power On Timer – Select On or Off.
e. Power On Time – Allows you to set the time you
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f. Power Off Timer – Select On or Off.
g. Power Off Time – Allows you to set the time you
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Sleep Timer – Press the left or right arrow ( ) to set
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Time Setup
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Time Zone
Time
USB
Exit
Off
Sleep Timer
Back
MENU
Enter Select Exit
CLEAR
Time
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Auto Synchronization
Date
USB
Exit
Off
Time
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Power On Timer
Power On Time
On
Power Off Timer
12:00AM
Back
MENU
AM/PM Select Exit
CLEAR
OK
Power Off Time 12:00AM
On
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OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls.
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been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated. See page 38 for the US and
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This option resets all settings (except parental control settings) to the factory defaults. When you select
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password, then you can follow the operation below).
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must set a password in order to adjust other parental control
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1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Parental
Control.
3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the next
screen,
Create
Password is highlighted.
4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the
Create
Password screen.
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for your password.
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next time you wish to access the Parental Control
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Note: After you set a password, and return to the 3DUHQWDO
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you can change it later. If you have forgotten your personal
password, follow these steps:
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
Create Password
Back
MENU
Set Exit
CLEAR
0-9
New Password ----
Confirm Password ----
Parental Control
Channel Block
Button Block
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
V-Chip
Input Block
Create Password
Off
Back
MENU
Enter Select Exit
CLEAR
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1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Channel
Block in the Parental Control submenu.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to display the Channel
List screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select the channel
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you will need to enter a password to view the channel
programming.
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changing channels, be sure to remove access to any
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1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Button
Block in the Parental Control submenu.
2. Choose the On option.
3. To enable these buttons again, return to this menu and
choose the Off option.
Channel Block
1Analog
2Analog
3Analog
4Analog
5Analog
6Analog
7Analog
8Analog
9Analog
10 Analog
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
Back
MENU
Set Select Exit
CLEAR
OK
Parental Control
Channel Block
Button Block
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
V-Chip
Input Block
Change Password
Off
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Picture
menu.
3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the next
screen.
4. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Expert
Settings.
5. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to continue to the next
screen.
6. Contrast is highlighted. Enter 2458, using the numeric
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7. Return to the Parental Control menu to select Create
Password and set a new password.
Expert Settings
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
Contrast
Black Level
Color
Tint
USB
Exit
Color Temperature
45
58
0
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MENU
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V-Chip
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US V-Chip
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
Canada V-Chip
Open V-Chip
Unrated/Exempt Ratings
On
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
CLEAR
Reset Downloadable Data
View
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1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu. If
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must enter your password.
2. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select V-Chip.
3. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the next
screen.
4. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select US V-Chip.
5. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the next
screen.
6. U.S. TV Ratings is highlighted. Press the left or right
arrow ( ) .
7. Use the up or down arrow ( ) to select the desired
rating.
8. Press the OK button repeatedly to toggle between
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9. Use the MENU button repeatedly to return to the Main
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1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select V-Chip in the Parental Control submenu.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the next screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow( ) to select US V-Chip.
4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the next screen.
5. U.S. TV Ratings is highlighted. Press the left or right arrow ( ) .
6. Use the up, down, left and right arrows ( ) to select the desired rating.
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U. S. TV Ratings
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TV-PG
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Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
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MENU
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OK
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menu.
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Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
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MENU
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OK
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Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status
of the age-based rating to the left
is view or block.
Rating Field
Lets you select
from a list of age-
based ratings you
can block or view.
Content Themes
Lists the content
themes you can
blockor view.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which content
themes to view for the selected
rating, and whether the status of
the content theme is currently
unlocked or locked.
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follow these steps:
1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select V-Chip in
the Parental Control submenu.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the next
screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select US V-Chip.
4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the next
screen.
5. Press the up or down arrow( ) to select U.S. Movie
Ratings.
6. Press the left or right arrow ( ).
7. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select the desired
rating.
8. Press the OK button repeatedly to toggle between
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program ratings, follow these steps:
1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select V-Chip in
the Parental Control submenu.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the next
screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select Canada
V-Chip.
4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to proceed to the
next screen.
5. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select Canadian
English Ratings or Canadian French Ratings.
Rating
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Category
General audience
Unsuitable for children under 13
Restricted; under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian
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Mature audience only
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C
C8+
G
PG
14+
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
USB
Exit
Allowed Rating Blocked Rating
18+
Back
MENU
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OK
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Language Menu
To select the preferred language for all menus, follow the
steps below. You can choose between English, Espanol, or
Francais.
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu
appears).
2. Use the up or down arrow ( ) to select Language.
Language
Setup
Parental Control
Language
Sound
Picture
English On
USB
Exit
Español
Desactivado
Français
Désactivé
Back
MENU
Adjust Select Exit
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and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.
The Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.
1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select V-Chip in the Parental Control submenu.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to proceed to the next screen.
3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Unrated/Exempt Ratings.
4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to toggle between View and Block.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
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1. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to select V-Chip in the Parental Control submenu.
2. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to proceed to the next screen.
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1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu
appears).
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3. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight Input
Block.
4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to display the Input
Source List screen.
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you tune to that input, you will need to enter a password
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Language
Sound
Picture
USB
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6. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to proceed.
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system is provided by the broadcaster, the new rating options would appear within this menu.
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USB Menu
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1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).
2. Use the up or down arrow ( ) to select USB.
3. Press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to proceed to the
USB Screen. Or, you can press the MEDIA button on the
remote control to display the USB screen directly.
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the MENU button to use the menu option.
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Photo-
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photos individually by pressing the left or right arrow ( ) to highlight the picture, then press OK for
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device with USB, such as a digital camera, a multi-format card reader, or an MP3 player. If you have
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adjust the options of the USB device, refer to USB Menu.
Side of this unit
Or
3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to display the
Language Screen.
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language for the menu.
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need to purchase an antenna. (See page 10 for more information).
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digital channels available to you. By entering your location, this mapping program tells you which local
analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.
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Besides using an off-air antenna as mentioned above, you can also use a set-top box to receive
digital video. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to purchase digital programming
and have them connect the box to ensure you are viewing channels the best way.
How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?
Press the INFO button to display the Channel Banner/RRNDWWKHERWWRPULJKWFRUQHURIWKHVFUHHQ
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Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?
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the video. If there are bars on the screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format that
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broadcaster. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at
the top left of the screen. For more information on screen formats, go to page 18.
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them, there’s nothing there?
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24 for more information.
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channels, and each sub-channel of that digital channel.
Chapter 5 - Other Information
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Troubleshooting
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troubleshooting list.
793UREOems
The TV won’t turn on.
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controls.
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There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on.
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connected component, press INPUT until the picture from that component appears.
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button oQ\RXU9&5
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component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT
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ThereLVQRVRXQGEXWWKHSLFWXUHLV¿QH.
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The screen is blank.
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press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.
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The buttons on the side panel don’t work.
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The TV turns off unexpectedly.
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may be abnormally high or low.
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You can’t select a certain channel.
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the TV/VCREXWWRQRQ\RXU9&5
 3UHVVWKHTV button and then try to change channels.
The stereo reception is noisy.
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A black box appears on the screen.
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instructions.
You are having problems with the HDMI Connection.
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problems still occur, turn off your component and reconnect it. Reset the power by unplugging the
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Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on the remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in
the Channel BannerWKH+'0,RU'9,GHYLFHLVQ¶WUHVSRQGLQJ&RQWDFWWKHPDQXIDFWXUHURIWKH 
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 ,I\RXWXQHWRWKHHDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 or HMDI 4 INPUT and you see snow, the video goes in
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for further assistance.
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either 720p or 1080i.
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The remote control doesn’t work.
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sure there is a clear path.
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remote.
The Universal Remote control doesn’t work.
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remote (e.g. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, and generic universal remotes, etc.). Over time,
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You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls.
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to the next screen. Rating Enable is highlighted. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to select On to have
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The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as
violent.
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children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L),
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for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program
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Product Registration:
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should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
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PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY,
INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
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REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How State Law relates to this warranty:
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limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
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to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the
United States: This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this
warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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connected.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.
This will only add delays in service for your product.
TTE Technology, Inc.
5541 West 74th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268
©2010 TTE Technology, Inc.
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under license to TTE Corporation.
Printed in China
Part No.: 72-LMT05A-E001A
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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