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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
CONTENT Introduction Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Here are a few of the special features of your new LCD TV. Audio/Video In Jacks: Use to quickly connect other equipment to your LCD TV. Automatic Channel Programming (Auto Program): Quick and easy setup of available channels.
BEFORE INSTALLATION B efore proceed to install your new LCD TV, please follow the steps and diagrams as shown to familiarize yourself with the correct and safe way of unfolding the base. 1 Place the set facing down on a flat surface and a protective sheet. 2 Unfold the base following the direction as shown on the diagram. 3 Place the set upright, you LCD TV is now ready for 1 install.
BASIC TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS TELEVISION AND REMOTE CONTROL 1 Plug the DC adapter into the DC IN 16V jack on the LCD TV. Plug the power cable into an outlet. 2 3 4 5 Press POWER to turn on the LCD TV. - �� � � � � + ���� - ���������������� + � � Press VOLUME + to increase the sound level. Or, press VOLUME – to lower the sound level. Press CH+ or CH- to select channels. � Point the remote control toward on the front of the LCD TV when operating the LCD TV with the remote.
REMOTE CONTROL Standby (Power) button Press to turn the LCD TV on or off. Number buttons Press to select TV channels. When selecting single-digit channels, press the number of the desired channel. The LCD TV will pause for a few seconds then tune to the selected channel. Mute button Press to eliminate or restore the LCD TV sound. Mute will appear on the screen when the sound is muted.
ANTENNA CONNECTION A combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2–13 and UHF 14–69). Your connection is easy because there is only one 75 Ω(ohm) antenna jack on the back of your TV, and that’s where the antenna goes. 1 2 If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you’re ready to connect it to the LCD TV. If your antenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300- to 75-ohm adapter(not supplied).
CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS I f you have a Cable Box, follow either set of these steps to complete your connections. Cable Box with RF In/Out Jacks This connection will not supply Stereo sound to the LCD TV. 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack (or RF IN or CABLE IN) on the Cable Box. Connect an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to the OUT jack (or TO TV or RF OUT) of the Cable Box.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT CONNECTIONS T he AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the rear of the LCD TV enable quick connections of other equipment. Connect a VCR, DVD Player, Video Game, Camcorder, etc., to these jacks. To view the material playing on the other equipment, set the LCD TV to its AV Mode. S - VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO Connect a RCA-style video cable VIDEO (usually yellow or marked CVBS) to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the other equipment (DVD Player, Camcorder, etc.
S-VIDEO CONNECTIONS T he S-Video connection on the rear of the LCD TV can provide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of accessory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video discs), video games, and VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) tapes than the normal antenna picture connections. S - VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Note: The accessory device must have an S-VIDEO OUT (put) jack in order for you to complete the connection on this page.
COMPONENT (YPBPR) CONNECTIONS C omponent Video input provide the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD players. Note: The accessory device must have an component(YPbPr) output jack in order for you to complete the connection on this page. VGA � 1 Connect the component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video OUT jacks from the DVD player(or similar device) to the COMP(onent) VIDEO Input jacks on the ����������� bottom of the LCD TV.
PC (MONITOR) CONNECTION T his LCD TV can be used as a PC . Your computer will have to be equipped with a VGA type video output and VGA cable. 1 Connect one end of the VGA Video cable (not supplied) to the Monitor (video) output on the computer, while connecting the other ends to the VGA INPUT jack on the LCD TV.
LANGUAGE SETTINGS F or English, French or Spanish-speaking TV owners, an onscreen LANGUAGE option is present. The LANGUAGEM control enables you to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, French or Spanish. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) INSTALL menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) INSTALL menu.
TUNER MODE CONTROL T he Tuner Mode allows you to change the LCD TV’s signal input to Cable or Air (antenna). It’s important for the LCD TV to know if you want to receive channels from a cable TV signal or an antenna signal. 1 Press the Menu menu. 2 Press the (CH-) INSTALL menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) INSTALL menu. 4 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the TUNER MODE menu. 5 Press the (VOL+) or (VOL-) buttons to select CABLE, AIR (antenna), or AUTO.
AUTO PROGRAM (SETTING UP CHANNELS) Y our LCD TV can automatically set itself for local area (or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CH (+) or CH (-) button. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 3 4 5 6 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the INSTALL menu. INSTALL MENU Press the (VOL+) button to enter the INSTALL menu. Press the (CH-) button to highlight the AUTO PROGRAM control.
CHANNEL EDIT CONTROL C hannel Edit control lets you edit the channel listing. You can add or remove a channel in the LCD TV’s memory. 1 2 Press the Menu onscreen menu. 3 4 Press the (VOL+) INSTALL menu. 5 Press the (VOL+) button to enter the CHANNEL EDIT menu. 6 In CHANNEL column, press (VOL+) or (VOL-) to select the channel you wish to add or remove.
FACTORY RESET Y our TV can be reset to the original factory settings by performing the following steps. MAIN CONTROLS LANGUAGE TUNER MODE AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL EDIT MANUAL FINE TUNE FACTORY RESET PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen menu. MENU 2 Press the (CH-) INSTALL menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) INSTALL menu. 4 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the FACTORY RESET control.
SMART PICTURE CONTROL W hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your LCD TV has video control preset that will match with your current program source or content. Smart Picture quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
TV PICTURE MENU CONTROLS T 1 2 3 4 5 6 o adjust your LCD TV picture, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU onscreen menu. MENU MAIN CONTROLS button to see the When PICTURE menu is highlighted,press the (VOL+) to enter the PICTURE menu.
TV SOUND MENU CONTROLS T 1 2 3 4 o adjust your LCD TV Sound, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU MENU PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL button to see the menu. Press the (CH-) AUDIO menu. button to highlight the Press the (VOL+) AUDIO menu. button to enter the Press the (CH+) or (CH-) button to choose the item you want to adjust: Smart Sound, Settings, Stereo, Virtual Surround, AVL. Smart Sound: Please refer to page19 for details on Smart Sound Settings.
AUTO LOCK T he AUTO Lock feature is an integratedcircuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories.When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AUTO Lock can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.
AUTO LOCK ACCESS CODE O ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block programs and understand the rating terms for certain broadcasts. First, set an access code. 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. MENU 3 Press the (VOL+) FEATURES menu. 4 Press the (CH-) LOCK.
AUTO LOCK PROGRAM A fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. MAIN CONTROLS 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) FEATURES menu. MENU button to see the button to enter the 4 Press the (CH-) AUTO LOCK. 5 Press the (VOL+) button to enter AUTO LOCK menu. 6 Use the Number buttons to enter your access code.
AUTO LOCK - MOVIE RATINGS T he AUTO Lock feature can block programming based on the Movie Industry ratings. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AUTO Lock features are displayed on the screen: 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) FEATURES menu. 4 Press the (CH-) LOCK.
AUTO LOCK - TV RATINGS T he AUTO Lock feature can block programming based on the TV Industry ratings.Once you’ve entered your access code and the AUTO Lock features are displayed on the screen: 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) button to enter the FEATURES menu. 4 Press the (CH-) button to highlight AUTO Lock.
USING THE PICTURE FORMAT Y ou can change the picture format size to match the type of program you are watching. Select the normal 4:3, EXPAND 4:3, or COMPRESS 16:9, or HD 4:3 aspect ratios. MAIN CONTROLS 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press (CH -) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 Press (VOL+) button to enter the FEATURES menu. 4 5 Press (CH -) button to highlight the PICTURE FORMAT menu.
CLOSED CAPTIONS C losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU menu. MENU button to see the onscreen MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL SOURCE PICTURE FORMAT PICTURE ALIGNMENT AUTOLOCK CLOSED CAPTION � � button to highlight the Press the (VOL+) FEATURES menu.
PC PICTURE CONTROLS T his TV can also be used as a PC Monitor. A PC video signal must be present or the TV will go into standby mode. The PC Picture controls allow you to adjust the picture. allow you to adjust the picture. MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL SMART PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST AUTO ADJUST MANUAL ADJUST Note: Make sure you are in PC mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen menu.
PC AUDIO CONTROLS T his TV can also be used as a PC Monitor. A PC video signal must be present or the TV will go into standby mode. The AUDIO controls allow you to adjust the sound. MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL Note: Make sure you are in PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. MENU 2 3 Press the (CH-) AUDIO menu.
USING PC PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) FEATURE P IP (Picture-in-Picture) feature allows you to call up a subscreen when you are using your TV as a monitor. Note: Make sure you are in PC mode. 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press (CH -) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 Press (VOL+) button to enter the FEATURES menu. 4 5 MENU MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL button to see the PIP SOURCE PIP SOURCE � � MENU Press (VOL+) button to enter the PIP menu.
SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR) 15MF Series (15” LCD TV) No Resolution 1 640 x 480 2 3 4 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Mode V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (kHz) VGA VESA 60 59.940 31.469 SVGA VESA 56 56.250 35.156 SVGA VESA 60 60.317 37.897 XGA VESA 60 60.004 48.363 20MF Series (20” LCD TV) No Resolution Mode V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (kHz) 1 2 3 640 x 480 VGA VESA 60 SVGA VESA 56 SVGA VESA 60 59.940 56.250 60.317 31.469 35.156 37.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS No Power • Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet. Press POWER to turn on the TV again. • Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet. No Picture • Check the antenna or Cable TV connections. Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal securely to the TV’s 75Ω jack on the rear of the TV. • Set TUNER MODE correctly. Details are on page 15.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING concerning stationary images on the TV Screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven aging of the LCD panel. Normal use of the TV should involve viewing of programs that have constantly moving or changing images. Do not leave onmoving images on screen for extended periods of time. Do not display the same images too frequently; if you do, subtle “ghost” images can be left on the LCD screen.
INDEX A W Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 8 Audio In jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Auto Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 16, 24 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 4, 40 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 B Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REGULATORY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) NOTICE (U.S. ONLY) 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.
REGULATORY COMMISSION FEDERALE DE LA COMMUNICATION (FCC DECLARATION) Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de l’article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d’une installation résidentielle.
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