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Projection Television
2002 TOSHIBA CORPORATIONAll Rights Reserved
42H8150H81
57H81
65H81
OWNER'SMANUAL
TM
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
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Important Information
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THISPOLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORDRECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THEPRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THEOUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THEPRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
ATTENTION
POUR PRVENIR LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES NE PASUTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISE AVEC UNPROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMESPEUVENT TRE INSRS FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE DCOUVERT.
CAUTION
The plug has one prong wider than the other and will fit onlyone way into a standardelectrical outlet (120 volt AC,60 Hz). If the plug does notfit into the outlet, try turning
it around. If the plug still doesnot fit, the outlet is probablynon-standard and must bereplaced by a qualified electrician. Do not tamper with the plugor try to force it into a non-standard outlet.
Note to CATV system installers in the USA
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installersattention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which providesguidelines for proper grounding, and, in particular, specifies thatthe cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system ofthe building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Precautions
Installing your TV
Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. Themounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install theTV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damagedby the weight of the TV.
Place the TV far enough away from the walls to allow proper
ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating andavoid possible damage to the TV. Avoid dusty areas too.
Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight ornear a heater. Avoid areas subject to extremely hightemperatures or humidity, and temperatures of 41F(5C) orlower.
Using your TV
Do not stand or climb on the TV.
Do not put any heavy object on top of the TV.
Do not place containers with liquids such as drinks orcosmetics on the TV. If any foreign material or water leaksinto the TV, unplug the AC cord and contact your dealer.
If the room temperature suddenly rises, condensation mayoccur on the lenses resulting in picture distortion or colorfading. In such a case, simply wait a while (with the poweron) and the condensation will evaporate.
Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen forextended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by apicture-out-picture (POP) display, computer displays, videogames, stock market reports, etc., can become permanentlyengrained on the picture tube. This damage is not protectedby your warranty because it is the result of misuse. If you wishto use your TV to display still images, reduce brightness andcontrast settings. Never leave a POP, computer, or video gamedisplay unattended.
Sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the TV. Sitting toofar to the left or right of the screen will cause the picture toappear dull as will direct sunlight and room lights. Turn theTV off to check for reflections on the screen. Then removethe source of any reflections while viewing.
Cleaning your TV
Clean the TV with a soft, dry cloth. Never use strong solventssuch as thinner or benzine which might damage the finish ofthe cabinet. If the cabinet is very dirty, use a damp cloth to
wipe the cabinet clean, then finish with a dry cloth.wide prong
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Introduction................................................................ 4
Welcome to Toshiba .........................................................4
Exploring your new TV ................................................... 4
Connecting your TV .................................................. 5
Connecting a VCR ..........................................................5
Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 6
Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ..................... 6
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver anda VCR.............................................................................. 7
Connecting a DVD player with component videoand a VCR ....................................................................... 8
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top boxand a VCR ....................................................................... 9
Connecting two VCRs ................................................... 10
Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 10
Connecting an audio system ..........................................11
Connecting an A/V receiver ...........................................11
Using the remote control ...................................... 12
Preparing the remote control for use .............................. 12
Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 12Using the remote control with a Toshiba VCR orcable TV converter ......................................................... 12
Programming the remote control for use with anon-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter ....................... 13
VCR code table ...................................................... 14
Cable TV converter code table ................................ 15
Learning about the remote control ................................. 16
Setting up your TV .................................................. 17
Learning about the menu system ................................... 17
Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 18
Selecting the antenna input ............................................ 18
Using the TV/VIDEO button to select theantenna input ......................................................... 18
Adding channels to the TVs memory ............................ 19
Programming channels automatically...................... 19
Adding and erasing channels manually.................... 20
Changing channels ........................................................ 20
Adjusting the color convergence..................................... 21
TouchFocus auto convergence .............................. 48
Using the TVs features.......................................... 23
Adjusting the channel settings........................................ 23
Switching between two channels ............................. 23
Programming your favorite channels ....................... 23Labeling channels ................................................... 24
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats ........................ 26
Selecting the picture size .........................................26
Normal ............................................................... 26
Full .....................................................................26
Theater Wide 1, 2, 3...........................................27
Scrolling the Theater Wide picture(Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) .................................. 28
Using the POP double-window feature .......................... 29
Switching the main and POP pictures..................... 30
Freezing the POP picture ........................................ 30
Using the favorite channel search function .............. 30
Using the LOCKS menu ............................................... 31
Entering the PIN code ............................................ 31
Using the V-CHIP menu ............................................... 32
ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 32
TV RATING (Independent rating system forbroadcasters) ........................................................... 32
MPAA RATING (Independent rating system formovies) ................................................................... 33
BLOCKING OPTION .......................................... 33
Unlocking programs temporarily ............................ 34
Locking channels ........................................................... 34
Locking video inputs ..................................................... 35
Using the front panel lock feature .................................. 36
Changing the PIN code ................................................. 36
Adjusting the picture ..................................................... 37
Selecting the picture mode ...................................... 37
Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 37Saving new preference ............................................. 38
Using the ALS (Automatic Light Sensor) feature ..... 38
Using the flesh tone feature ..................................... 38
Selecting the cinema mode ...................................... 39
Using the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature .... 39
Selecting the color temperature ............................... 40
Resetting picture adjustments ................................. 40
Selecting the video input source ..................................... 41
Labeling the video input sources .................................... 41
Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 42
Setting the sleep timer .................................................... 43
Setting the clock ............................................................ 43Adjusting the sound ....................................................... 44
Muting the sound ................................................... 44
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 44
Using the SRS 3D surround sound feature ............. 45
Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 45
Resetting audio adjustments ................................... 46
Using the sub-bass system (SBS) ............................. 46
Turning off the built-in speakers ............................. 47
Selecting the Audio OUT sound ............................. 47
Using the StableSound feature .............................. 48
Selecting the background of the menu display ............... 48
Displaying on-screen information .................................. 48Viewing the demonstration mode .................................. 49
Understanding the auto power off feature ...................... 49
Understanding the last mode memory feature ................ 49
Appendix ................................................................... 50
Specifications ................................................................. 50
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 51
Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 52
Index .......................................................................... 53
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Introduction
Connectin
g
yourTV
Usingthe
RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
4
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Introduction
Welcome to Toshiba
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest projection TVson the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you throughsetting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible.
This manual applies to models 42H81, 50H81, 57H81, and 65H81.Before you start reading, check the model number on the back of theTV.Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name asthose on the remote control.Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keepthe manual for future reference.
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or theremote control. The back panel and front panel (behind the door)
provide all the terminal connections you will need to connect otherequipment to your TV. See Connecting your TV on page 5.
POWER
TOUCHFOCUSTV/VIDEOEXIT
VOLVOL
CH
CH
MENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
ENT100 0
CH
VOL
POWER
TIMER
RECALL
TV/VIDEOMUTE
TV
CABLEVCR
CH RTN
PICSIZ
E
EXIT
LIGHT
STOP SOURCE
ADV/POP CH
ADV/POP CH
FAV FAV
PLAY POP
R EC T V/ VC R R EW F F
STILL SWAP
F
AVOR
ITE
MENU/
C.CAPT
ENTER
Back
Front
Remote control sensor
(behind the screen)
VIDEO-3Video/audio inputs
(behind the door) TouchFocus
MENU TV/VIDEO POWER
Automatic Light Sensor
Power indicator (red)EXIT
Volume x
Channelyz
Menuyzx
Please NoteOn some models, the SET UP
menu automatically appearson-screen the first time the TV is
turned on.
To change the menu settings, see
Setting Up Your TV on page 17.
To close the menu, either press
EXIT or turn off the TV.
CT-90086
Variable
Audio OUT
VIDEO-1
VIDEO-2
ColorStream
HD1
ColorStream
HD2
Audio
OUT
Audio Center
Channel
ANT-1 IN
ANT OUT
ANT-2 IN
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Connecting your TV
Note:Cables are not supplied with your TV.
Coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from yourantenna, cable TV company, or cable converter box. Coaxial cablesuse F connectors.
Standard A/V (audio/video) cables are usually color-coded
according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, andwhite for stereo left (or mono) audio. On the back of the TV, thejacks are color-coded in the same manner as the cables.
S-video cables provide better picture performance than a standardvideo cable. S-video cables can only be used with S-videocompatible equipment.
Component video cables come in sets of three and provide the bestpicture performance. Component video cables can only be usedwith component video compatible equipment.
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to watch local channels and videoprograms, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and recordfrom one channel while watching another channel.You will need:
one coaxial cable one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR) one video cable (one S-video cable for an S-VHS VCR)
ANT( 75 )
ANT-1
CHANNEL IN
ON OFF
OUT
ANT-2
AUDIO CENTER
IN from ANT
VIDEO AUDIO
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Note:
If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to
VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable.
If you have an S-VHS VCR, use an S-video
cable instead of the regular video cable.
Do not connect a regular video cable
and an S-video cable to Video-1 (or
Video-2) at the same time. Doing so wil
cause unacceptable picture performance.
From Cable Box or Antenna
Stereo VCR
TV
Caution:
Do not plug in any power cords until
you have finished connecting all of your
equipment.
Component video cables
Coaxial (antenna) cable
Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)
S-video cable
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United Statesand other countries, and may subject
you to civil and criminal liability.
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Introduction
Connectin
g
yourTV
Usingthe
RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
6
Connecting a cable converter box
This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cablechannels.To use the TVs features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels,select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel isvacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.You will need:
two coaxial cables
ANT( 75 )
ANT-1
CHANNEL IN
ON OFF
OUT
ANT-2
AUDIO CENTER
INOUT
Cable converter box
OUT
R LVARAUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
L/MONO
IN
L
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Connecting a cable converter box and VCR
This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premiumcable channels, watch videotapes, and record one channel whilewatching another channel. To use the TVs features, select ANT-1.To view premium channels or record with the VCR, select ANT-2,tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in yourarea), and use the converter box to change channels.You will need:
three coaxial cables one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR) one video cable (one S-video cable for an S-VHS VCR)
OUT
IN
Cable converter box
IN from ANT
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT to TV
CH 3
L R
L R CH 4
IN
OUT
OUT
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VIDEO
L/MONO
IN
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ANT-1
CHANNEL IN
ON OFF
OUT
ANT-2
AUDIO CENTER
Note:
When you use a converter box with your TV,
the remote control will not operate some
features, such as programming your favorite
channels, labeling channels, and locking
channels.
Note:
If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono on
the TV to Audio OUT on the VCR using only
one audio cable.
If you have an S-VHS VCR, use an S-video
cable (in the S-video jacks) instead of a
regular video cable. Do not connect a
regular video cable and an S-video
cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the
same time. Doing so will cause
unacceptable picture performance.
When you use a converter box with your TV,
the remote control will not operate some
features, such as programming your favorite
channels, labeling channels, and locking
channels.
TV From Cable
TVFrom Cable
Stereo VCR
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United States
and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and criminal l iability.
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Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiverand a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TVprograms, and record one TV channel while watching anotherchannel.You will need:
one coaxial cable two pairs of audio cables (one single and one pair of audio cables
for a mono VCR) one video cable (between the TV and VCR) one S-video cable (between the TV and DVD player/satellite
receiver)
OUT
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OUT
VIDEO
L/MONO
IN
L
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IN from ANT
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT to TV
CH 3
L R
CH 4
IN
OUT
VIDEOOUTOUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIOOUT
L
R
IN from ANT
VIDEOOUTOUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIOOUT
L
R
ANT( 75 )
ANT-1
CHANNEL IN
ON OFF
OUT
ANT-2
AUDIO CENTER
Note:
For the highest possible picture quality from
a DVD player or satellite receiver that does
not have component video connections, use
an S-video cable between the TV and DVD
player/satellite receiver. If your DVD player
or satellite receiver is component
video compatible, see page 8.
Do not connect a regular video cable
and an S-video cable between the
TV and DVD player/satellite receiver
at the same time. Doing so will cause
unacceptable picture performance.
Do not connect the DVD player/
satellite receiver and VCR to the same
video channel on the TV. See the
illustration at left, which shows the DVD
player/satellite receiver connected to Video-1
on the TV, and the VCR connected to Video-2
on the TV.TV
From
Antenna
Stereo VCR
From
Satellite
Dish
DVD/Player
Satellite Receiver
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United States
and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and criminal liability.
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Introduction
Connectin
g
yourTV
Usingthe
RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
8
Connecting a DVD player with componentvideo and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs,and record from one source while watching a program from anothersource.
Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connectingyour TV to a component video compatible DVD player (such as aToshiba DVD player with ColorStream) can greatly enhance picture
quality and realism.You will need:
one coaxial cable
three pairs of audio cables (two single and one pair of audio cablesfor a mono VCR)
two video cables
one set of component video cables (one S-video cable for anon component video DVD player; see notes at right)
OUT
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AUDIO
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IN from ANTVIDEO AUDIO
OUT to TV
CH 3
L R
CH 4
IN
OUT
VIDEOOUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTL
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L
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PRPBY
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ANT-1
CHANNEL IN
ON OFF
OUT
ANT-2
AUDIO CENTER
Stereo VCR
From Antenna
TV
DVD Player with component video
Note:
For the highest possible picture quality, use
component video cables between the TV and
DVD player. You can connect the component
video cables from the DVD player to either
ColorStream jack on the TV (HD1 or HD2).
The ColorStream HD1 and HD2 jacks can be
used with progressive (480p) or interlaced
(480i,1080i) scan systems.
If your DVD player is not component video
compatible, use the S-video connections
(both audio and video) instead of the
ColorStream connections. Do not connect
an S-video cable and component
video cables between the TV and DVD
player at the same time. Doing so will
cause unacceptable picture performance.
To record, set the VCR to Line IN. To monitor
recording, set the VCR to Line IN and the TV
to Video-1.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United States
and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and criminal l iability.
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Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top boxand a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV broadcast),VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. You canrecord from one source while watching a program from anothersource.
Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connectingyour TV to a component video compatible DTV receiver can greatly
enhance picture quality and realism.You will need:
one coaxial cable
three pairs of audio cables (two single and one pair of audiocables for a mono VCR)
two video cables
one set of component video cables (one S-video cable for anon-component video DTV receiver; see notes at right)
OUT
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Satelite IN
VIDEOOUT
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COMPONENT VIDEO
DTV Receiver with component video
Stereo VCR
From
Antenna
From
DTV Antenna
TV
Note:
For the highest possible picture quality, use
component video cables between the TV
and DTV receiver. You can connect the
component video cables from the DTV
receiver to either ColorStream jack on the TV
(HD1 or HD2). The ColorStream HD1 and
HD2 jacks can be used with progressive(480p) or interlaced (480i,1080i) scan
systems.
If your DTV receiver is not component video
compatible, use the S-video connections
(both audio and video) instead of the
ColorStream connections. Do not connect
an S-video cable and component
video cables between the TV and DTV
receiver at the same time. Doing so will
cause unacceptable picture performance.
To record, set the VCR to Line IN. To monitor
recording, set the VCR to Line IN and the TV
to Video-1.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United States
and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and criminal liability.
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Introduction
Connectin
g
yourTV
Usingthe
RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
10
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR toanother VCR while watching a videotape. You can also record fromone TV channel while watching another TV channel.You will need:
one coaxial cable two pairs of audio cables (two single audio cables for mono
VCRs)
two video cables (two S-video cables for S-VHS VCRs)
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ANT-1
CHANNEL IN
ON OFF
OUT
ANT-2
AUDIO CENTER
Connecting a camcorder
This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on acamcorder.You will need:
one pair of audio cables one video cable (one S-video cable for an S-VHS camcorder)
VIDEO AUDIOOUT
L
R
VCR1
From Antenna
TV
**
*
Note:
If you have S-VHS VCRs, use S-video cables
instead of regular video cables. Do not
connect a regular video cable and an
S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2)
at the same time. Doing so will cause
unacceptable picture performance.
Do not connect the same VCR to the
output and input jacks on the TV at the
same time.
To dub or edit, VCR 2 must select Line IN,
and the TV must select Video-1.
* The Video OUT jack does not output thePOP picture.
**The Audio OUT jacks can output the soundof either the Main or POP picture (see
Selecting the Audio OUT sound on
page 47).
Camcorder
Video-3 (front panel)
VCR2
Caution:
If you have an S-VHS camcorder, use an
S-video cable between the S-video jacks on
the camcorder and TV. Do not connect
a regular video cable and an S-videocable at the same time. Doing so will
cause unacceptable picture performance.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under theCopyright Laws of the United States
and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and criminal l iability.
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Connecting an audio system
This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust theaudio level. This also allows you to use external speakers.To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, andturn off the built-in speakers (see Turning off the built-in speakerson page 47).You will need:
one pair of audio cablesNote:
To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the
volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set
above 0 (zero).
For example, if the volume of the TV is set to 0, you will
not be able to hear any sound, even the volume of the
amplifier is at its highest level.
Connecting an A/V receiver
This connection allows you to use an audio/video (A/V) receiver toenhance your TVs sound.If you have a system with Dolby Pro Logic surround sound, you can
add to the realism of the sound by using the TVs internal speakers ascenter channel speakers.You will need:
one pair of audio cables one single audio cable for the audio center channel one video cable
OUT
R LVARAUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
L/MONO
IN
L
R
PB
PR
Y
L/MONO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2COLORS TR EA M A UD IO A UD IO
ININ
L
RR
AUDIO
COLORSTREAMHD 2HD 1
PB
PR
Y
ANT( 75 )
ANT-1
CHANNEL IN
ON OFF
OUT
ANT-2
AUDIO CENTER
ON OFF
Note:
Refer to the instructions provided with your A/V receiverfor details about your surround sound system.
When the Audio Center Channel ON/OFF switch is in
the ON position, the TV speakers will function only as
center channel speakers.
Adjust the volume for the center channel speakers
using the center level control on the A/V receiver.
To use the TV speakers as normal speakers, set the
Audio Center Channel ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
TV
TV
Caution:
To avoid damaging the speakers, turn the TV
off before connecting or disconnecting the
Audio Center Channel audio cable.
Amplifier
To A/V Receiver
VideoOUT
TVIN
CenterOUT
FromAntenna
Dolby Pro Logic* surround soundsystem connection example
T V
Rightspeaker
Leftspeaker
Surroundspeaker L
Surroundspeaker R
VCR
A/V receiver
Audio Video
Video
Audio
Video
Audio
center
channel
Audio
LDP/DVD
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* Dolby Pro Logic is a registered trademark
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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Connectin
g
yourTV
Usingthe
RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
14
VCR code table
Brand name Code number
Adventura 019
Aiko 297
Aiwa 019
Akai 060,068,080,125,
261
American High 054
Asha 259Audiovox 056
Beaumark 259
Bell & Howell 123
Brandt 206
Broksonic 140,203,230,314,
380
Calix 056
Canon 054
Capehart 039
Carver 100
CCE 091,297
Citizen 056,297
Colt 091
Craig 056,066,091,259
Curtis Mathes 054,060,079
Cybernex 259
Daewoo 039,064,297
Daytron 039
Dynatech 019
Electrohome 056
Electrophonic 056
Emerex 051
Emerson 019,021,056,062,080,087,140,203,
227,228,230,231,
297,313,314,380,
498
Fisher 066,073,085,123
Fuji 052,054
Funai 019,344
Garrard 019,344
GE 054,079,084,221
Go Video 251,298
Goldstar 037,056,057
Gradiente 019Harley Davidson 019
Harman/Kardon 057,094
Harwood 087,091
Headquarter 065
HI-Q 066
Hitachi 060,061,084,124,
254
Jensen 060
JVC 027,060,086
Kenwood 057,060,086
KLH 091
Kodak 054,056
Lloyd 019
Lloyds 227Logik 091
LXI 056
Magnavox 054,058,100,129,
168
Magnin 259
Marantz 054,100
Marta 056
Masushita 054
MEI 054
Memorex 019,054,056,058,
065,066,067,123,
259
MGA 062,080
MGN Technology 259
Minolta 061,124
Mitsubishi 062,080,086,094,
192,233,261
Motorola 054,067
MTC 019,259
Multitech 019,091
Nad 077
NEC 057,059,060,069,
086Nikko 056
Noblex 259
Olympus 054
Optimus 056,067,077,123
Optonica 081
Orion 498
Panasonic 054,096,181,244
Penney 054,056,057,059,
061,073,259
Pentax 061,084,124
Philco 054
Philips 054,081,100,129Pilot 056
Pioneer 077,086
Portland 039
Protec 091
Pulsar 058
Quarter 065
Quartz 065
Quasar 054,096
Radio Shack 019,056,344
Radix 056
Randex 056
RCA 061,079,084,096,
124,125,168,221
Realistic 019,054,056,065,066,067,081,085,
123,259
Ricoh 053
Runco 058
Samsung 064,259
Sanky 058,067
Sansui 060,086
Sanyo 065,066,123,259
Scott 062,064,140,203,
229,230,231
Sears 054,056,061,065,
066,073,085,123,
124
Sharp 067,081
Shintom 091
Shogun 259
Singer 091
Sony 051,052,053,054
STS 061
Sylvania 019,054,062,100,
129
Symphonic 019,344
Tatung 060Teac 019,060
Technics 054,181
Teknika 019,054,056,071
Telefunken 060,206
TMK 227,259
Toshiba 062,064,085,229,
231,385
Totevision 056,259
Unitech 259
Vector 064
Vector Research 057,059
Video Concepts 059,064,080Videosonic 259
Wards 019,054,061,066,
067,081,091,168,
231,259
XR-1000 019,054,091
Yamaha 057
Zenith 052,053,058
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Cable TV converter
code table
Brand name Code number
ABC 020,022,026,027,
030,032,033,036,
066
Antronix 041
Archer 041,058,172
Belcor 075Cable Star 075
Cabletenna 041
Cableview 041
Century 172
Citizen 172
Colour Voice 044,050
Comtronics 059,079
Contec 038
Dae Ryung 027
Eastern 021
Focus 419
Garrard 172
GC Electronics 035,075
Gemini 034,089
General Instrument 030,295
GoldStar 059,163
Hamlin 028,039,053,278,
292
Hitachi 030
Hytex 026
Jasco 172
Jerrold 022,030,031,033,
034,043,066,295Macom 052
Magnavox 046
Memorex 019
Movie Time 175
NSC 089,175
Oak 026,038,267
Panasonic 019,040,126
Paragon 019
Philips 044,046,047,048,
049,050,172
Pioneer 042,163,552
Popular Mechanics 419Pulsar 019
RCA 040
Recoton 419
Regal 039,278,292
Regency 021
Rembrandt 030,089
Runco 019
Samsung 059,163
Scientific Atlanta 025,027,036,296
Signal 034,059
Signature 030
SL Marx 059
Sprucer 040Standard
Components 174
Starcom 022,034,066
Stargate 034,059
Starquest 034
Sylvania 020
Teleview 059
Texscan 020
Tocom 031,032,078
Toshiba 019
Tusa 034
Unika 041,172
United Artists 026
United Cable 022
Universal 041,058,075,096,
172,210
Viewstar 046,079,230
Zenith 019
Zentek 419
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Connectin
g
yourTV
Usingthe
RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
16
Learning about the remote control
POWER turns the TV on and off
RECALL displays information on-screen (page 48)
LIGHT illuminates the keypad for five seconds
TIMER sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 43)
TV/VIDEO selects the video input source (page 41)
MUTE mutes the sound (page 44)
TV/CABLE/VCR switches between TV, Cable and VCR (pages 12-13)
Channel yz cycles through programmed channels (page 20)
Channel Numbers allow direct access to channels (page 20)
VOL yz adjusts the volume level
CH RTN returns to the last viewed channel (page 23)
MENU accesses on-screen programming menus (page 17)ENTER sets programmed menu information (page 17)
yzx select or adjust programming menus (page 17)
POP CH yz select the POP (picture-out-picture) channel (page 29)
FAV x cycle through favorite channels (page 23)
FAVORITE accesses the favorite channel search function (page 30)
PIC SIZE cycles through the five picture sizes: Normal; Theater Wide1, 2, 3; and Full (page 26)
C.CAPT cycles through closed caption settings (page 42)
EXIT closes programming menus (page 17)
POP turns the POP feature on and off (page 29)
SOURCE selects the POP picture source (page 29)
STILL freezes the POP picture (page 30)
SWAP switches the main and POP pictures (page 30)
VCR Functions allow access to VCR functions (page 12)
STOP stops a videotapeREC starts recording a videotape
PLAY plays a videotape
FF fast forwards a videotape
REW rewinds a videotape
TV/VCR toggles between TV and VCR when viewing whilerecording
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ENT100 0
CH
VOL
POWER
TIMER
RECALL
TV/VIDEOMUTE
TV
CABLEVCR
CH RTN
PICSIZE
EXIT
LIGHT
STOP SOURCE
ADV/POP CH
ADV/POP CH
FAV FAV
PLAY POP
REC TV/VCR REW FF
STILL SWAP
FAVO
RITE
MENU/
C.CAPT
ENTER
Note:
The error message Not Available will appear
if you press a key for a function that is notavailable.
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POWER
TOUCHFOCUSTV/VIDEOEXIT
VOLVOL
CH
CH
MENU
Setting up your TV
Learning about the menu system
After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remotecontrol, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using themenu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on your TVor remote control.
1. Press MENU to display the menu system.2. Press x or to select a menu.3. Press y or z select an item.4. Press x or to select or adjust a setting.
SELECT:
P CTURE ANTENNAI
MODE SPORTS
ON / OFFPREFERENCE
CONTRASTBR GHTNESSICOLOR
RESETSAVEALS
NEW
T I NTSHARPNESS
5050
500
10 0
END:EXIT
MOVE: SELECT:
P CTURE ANTENNAI
MODE SPORTS
PREFERENCE
FLESH TONE ONOFFF I LM
COOL
OFF/DNRC I NEMA MODE
CONVERGENCESAVE NEW
COLORTEMPERATURE
SELECT:
AUD OI
MTSBASS
STEREO5050
0TREBLEBALANCERESET
END:EXIT
MOVE: SELECT:
AUD OI
SBSSBS LEVEL
ON
ON
ONMA NI
5 0OFF/
SPEAKERSAUD O OUTISTABL E SOUND
SELECT:
THEATER
SRS 3DP I CTURE SCROLL
ON
SELECT:
UPSET
LANGUAGECLOCKANT
ADD ADDERASE/
TVCH PROGRAM
CABLE/ CABLE1 ANT1/ 2
SET 0 0 : 0 0ENGL SHI
SELECT:
CUSTOM
T IMERCCFAV OR I C H
OFF0 00
1TEFAV OR I C H2TE
VBACKGROUND
I DEOCH LABEL
LABELI NG
END:EXIT
: SELECT END:
LOCKS
V CHI P
VCH
FRONT PANEL LOCKNEW P IN
I LOCKLOCK
CODE
DEO
ENABLETV RATMPAA
I NGRATI NG
BLOCK ING
BLOCK I NG OPT I ON
OFF
OFFOFF
EXIT
Press ENTER to activate the function settings in the SET UP menu. If you do not make a selection within 15 seconds, the main
menus close automatically; the other menus close automaticallywithin 6 seconds (except the Convergence menu, which willremain until a button is pressed).
If you want to close an on-screen menu instantly, press EXIT.
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ENT100 0
CH
VOL
POWER
TIMER
RECALL
TV/VIDEOMUTE
TVCABLEVCR
CH RTN
PICSIZE
EXIT
LIGHT
STOP SOURCE
ADV/POP CH
ADV/POP CH
FAV FAV
PLAY PIP
REC TV /V CR REW F F
STILL LOCATE SWAP
FAVO
RITE
MENU/
C.CAPT
ENTER
Note:
The menu illustrations on the following
pages have been distorted for easy
reference.
You can change the background of the
menu. See page 48 for details.
EXIT
yzx
EXIT
MENU/ENTER
MENU
yzx
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Usingthe
RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
18
Changing the on-screen display language
Choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish)for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages.To select a language:
1. Press MENU, and then pressx or until the SET UP menuappears.
2. Press y orz to highlight LANGUAGE.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 17 18 19 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5
SET UP
LANGUAGECLOCKANT
ADD ADDERASE/
TVCH PROGRAM
CABLE/ CABLE1 ANT1/ 2
SET 0 0 : 0 0ENGL SH FRANCAI I ESPANOLS/ /
3. Press x or to highlight the desired language.
Selecting the antenna input
You can connect to two different antenna input sources (ANT 1 or
ANT 2).To select the antenna input using the menu system:
1. Press MENU, and then press x or to highlight the SET UPmenu.
2. Press y or z to highlight ANT 1/2.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 1 3 1 4 15 16 1 7 1 8 19 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5
SET UP
LANGUAGECLOCKANT
ADD ADDERASE/
TVCH PROGRAM
CABLE/ CABLE1 ANT1 ANT2// 2
SETENGL SHI0 0 : 0 0
3. Press x or to highlight either ANT 1 or ANT 2, depending onthe antenna terminal you wish to use.
Using the TV/VIDEO button to select the antenna input
To select the antenna input using the TV/VIDEO button:1. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or TV (see
illustrations below). The current signal source displays in purple.2. Continue pressing the TV/VIDEO button to select ANT 1 or
ANT 2.
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ENT100 0
CH
VOL
POWER
TIMER
RECALL
TV/VIDEOMUTE
TVCABLEVCR
CH RTN
PICSIZE
EXIT
LIGHT
STOP SOURCE
ADV/POP CH
ADV/POP CH
FAV FAV
PLAY PIP
REC T V/VCR REW FF
STILL LOCATE SWAP
FAVO
RITE
MENU/
C.CAPT
ENTER
MENU
yzx
MENU
yzx
TV/VIDEO
TV/VIDEO
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 1 3 1 4 15 16 1 7 1 8 19 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 13 1 4 1 5 1 6 17 18 19 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5
SOURCE
0 :1 :2 :3 :4 :
ANT 1
ANT 2
V IDEO 1V IDEO 2VC So ol t reamr
5 :6 :
C So ol t reamr
IDEOHD1HD2
3
SELECT ION
0 6 TO SELECT:
Pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control
displays the current signal source
(press TV/VIDEO again or 06 to change)
Pressing TV/VIDEO on the TV
changes the current signal source
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 14 1 5 1 6 17 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5
SOURCE
ANT 1
ANT 2
V IDEO 1V IDEO 2VC So ol t reamrC So ol t reamr
IDEOHD1HD2
3
SELECT ION
TV / V I DEO TO SELECT:
TV Front Panel
EXIT
VOLVOL
CH
CH
MENU
POWER
TOUCHFOCUSTV/VIDEO
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Adding channels to the TVs memory
When you press Channel y or z, your TV will select only thechannels stored in the TVs channel memory.Follow the steps below and on the next page to program all activechannels into the TVs memory.
Programming channels automatically
Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and
store them in its memory. After the channels are stored automatically,you can manually add or erase individual channels (see page 20).If you use both ANT-1 and ANT-2 terminals, you must programchannels for each input source.To program channels automatically:
1. Press MENU, and then press x or until the SET UP menuappears.
2. Press y orz until TV/CABLE is highlighted.3. Press x or to highlight either TV or CABLE, depending on
which you use. If you use an antenna, highlight TV; if you usecable, highlight CABLE.
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 14 1 5 1 6 17 1 8 1 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 14 1 5 1 6 17 1 8 1 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
SET UP
LANGUAGECLOCKANT
ADD ADDERASE/
TVCH PROGRAM
TV /CABLE/ CABLE1 ANT1/ 2
SETENGL SHI0 0 : 0 0
4. Press z to select CH PROGRAM.1
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SET UP
LANGUAGECLOCKANT
ADD ADDERASE/
TVCH PROGRAM
CABLE/ CABLE
1 ANT1/ 2SET
ENGL SHI0 0 : 0 0
5. Press x or to start channel programming. The TV willautomatically cycle through all the TV or Cable channels(depending on which you selected), and store all active channelsin the channel memory.While the TV is cycling through the channels, the messageProgramming NowPlease Wait appears.
6. When channel programming is complete, the messageCompleted appears.
7. Press Channely orz to view the programmed channels.
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ENT100 0
CH
VOL
POWER
TIMER
RECALL
TV/VIDEOMUTE
TVCABLEVCR
CH RTN
PICSIZE
EXIT
LIGHT
STOP SOURCE
ADV/POP CH
ADV/
POP CH
FAV FAV
PLAY PIP
REC T V/VCR REW F F
STILL LOCATE SWAP
FAVO
RITE
MENU/
C.CAPT
ENTER
MENU
yzx
Channel yz
Note:
To tune the TV to a channel not programmed
in the channel memory, use the Channel
Number buttons on the remote control.
Channel
Numbers
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g
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RemoteControl
Settingup
yourTV
UsingtheTVs
Features
Ap
pendix
Index
20
POWER
TOUCHFOCUSTV/VIDEOEXIT
VOLVOL
CH
CH
MENU
Adding and erasing channels manually
After you have programmed the channels automatically, you canmanually add or erase specific channels.To add or erase channels:
1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding achannel, you must select the channel using the Channel Numberbuttons.
2. Press MENU, and then press x or until the SET UP menu
appears.3. Press y orz to highlight ADD/ERASE.
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SET UP
LANGUAGECLOCKANT
ADD ADD ERASE/ERASE/
TVCH PROGRAM
CABLE/ CABLE1 ANT1/ 2
SETENGL SHI0 0 : 0 0
4. Press x or to select ADD or ERASE, depending on whichfunction you want to perform.
5. Press z to add (or erase) the channel.6. Repeat steps 15 for other channels you want to add or erase.
Changing channels
To change to the next programmed channel:Press Channely or z on the TV or remote control.
To change to a specific programmed channel:Press and hold Channel y orz for about one second. The TVwill enter the channel surf mode.
4 CNN
7 CBS11 FOX
1 3 E SP N16 TBS
Repeatedly press or hold Channel y or z while the channel surfmode is on-screen to scroll the channel list. Release the button todisplay the highlighted channel.
To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed):
Press the Channel Number buttons (09 and 100).For channels 100 and higher, press the 100 button, and then thenext two numbers. For example, to select channel 125, press100, 2, 5.
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ENT100 0
CH
VOL
POWER
TIMER
RECALL
TV/VIDEOMUTE
TV
CABLEVCR
CH RTN
PICSIZE
EXIT
LIGHT
STOP SOURCE
ADV/POP CH
ADV/POP CH
FAV FAV
PLAY PIP
REC T V/VCR REW FF
STILL LOCATE SWAP
FAVO
RITE
MENU/
C.CAPT
ENTER
MENU
yzx
Channel yz
Channel
Numbers
Upper channels
Current channel
Lower channels
Channel label (if set)
Channel yzMENU
yzx
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POWER
TOUCHFOCUSTV/VIDEOEXIT
VOLVOL
CH
CH
MENU
Adjusting the color convergence
This projection TV uses three separate TV tubes: red, green, and blue.The red, green, and blue images are projected onto the screen wherethey converge to form a full-color picture. You can see a clear pictureonly when the three images converge correctly. Convergence may driftover time or if you move the TV. If you can see clear images on yourTV screen, skip this procedure.Make this adjustment after the TV has been on for at least 30
minutes.
TouchFocus auto convergence
To use the TouchFocus (auto convergence) button:Press TouchFocus on the TV once. The TV will enter the autoconvergence mode and correctly adjust convergenceautomatically.
TOUCHFOCUS
TOUCHFOCUS F I N I SHED
Horizontal
Vertical
When the adjustment is complete, the normal picture reappears.If the error message TouchFocus Error appears, retry theTouchFocus adjustment or adjust the convergence manually, as
described below.
To check and adjust the color convergence manually:1. Press MENU, and then press x or until the PICTURE menu
appears.2. Press y orz to highlight CONVERGENCE.
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P CTURE ANTENNAI
MODE SPORTS
PREFERENCE
FLESH TONE ONOFF
COOL
DNRC I NEMA MODE F I LM / V I DEO
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EX I T TO SELECT POSI I ONT:ENTER
RED BLUE
TO SELECT COLOR:
TO ADJUST:
If you see separate red, blue, or green crossed lines (or red or blueshadows next to white lines), you need to adjust the convergence.
4. Press ENTER to highlight RED or BLUE, depending on whichcolor needs adjusting. If both red and blue need adjusting, youwill need to perform steps 4 and 5 twice.
5. Press y (up),z (down),x (left), or (right) on the remotecontrol to converge the red or blue line into the green line, whichwill turn completely white when correctly adjusted. When colorconvergence is correctly adjusted, you will see two single crossedwhite lines.
6. Press EXIT to display the Circumference Convergence menu.
7. Press the corresponding Number button (14 and 69) to selectthe area you want to adjust.
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EX I T TO SELECT POSI I ONT:ENTER
RED BLUE
TO SELECT COLOR:
TO ADJUST:
9. Press yzx to converge the red or blue line into the green line,which will turn completely white when correctly adjusted. Repeatsteps 8 and 9 until you see two single crossed white lines.
10. Press EXIT once to select another area to adjust, and then repeatsteps 79.
11. Press EXIT twice to close the Convergence menu.
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Using the TVs features
Adjusting the channel settings
Switching between two channels
You can switch between two channels without entering an actualchannel number each time.
To switch between two channels:1. Select the first channel you want to view.2. Select a second channel with the Channel Number buttons (0-9,
100).3. Press CH RTN. The previous channel will be displayed.
Each time you press CH RTN, the TV will switch back and forthbetween the two channels.
Programming your favorite channels
You can preset up to 9 of your favorite channels each for theFAVORITE CH1 and FAVORITE CH2 modes using the FavoriteChannel Programming feature. Because this feature scans through
only your favorite channels, it allows you to skip other channels youdo not normally watch.To program your favorite channels:
1. Press MENU, and then pressx or until the CUSTOM menuappears.
2. Pressy orz to highlight FAVORITE CH1 or FAVORITE CH2.
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4. Press the Channel Number buttons to enter one of your favoritechannels.
5. Press ENTER.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other channels.
To select your favorite channels:Press FAVz ory.
To quickly scan through your favorite channels in a 9-picturemulti-window:
Press FAVORITE (see page 30).
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Note:
The FAVzy buttons operate as
MENUx buttons when a menu is
on-screen.
The favorite channel feature is not available
in ANT2 mode.
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To clear a favorite channel:1. Press MENU, and then pressx or until the CUSTOM menu
appears.2. Press y or z to highlight FAVORITE CH2, for example.3. Press x or to display the FAVORITE CH2 menu.
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4. Press yzx to highlight the channel you want to clear, thenpress ENTER.
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5. Repeat step 4 for other channels.
To clear all favorite channels at once: Press y or z to highlight CLEAR ALL in step 4 above, and then
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Labeling channels
Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number each timeyou turn on the TV, change the channel, or press RECALL. You canchoose any four characters to identify a channel.To create channel labels:
1. Press MENU, and then press x or until the CUSTOM menuappears.
2. Press y orz to highlight CH LABELING.
3. Pressx
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4. Press the Channel Number buttons to select a channel you wantto label.
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7. Repeat step 6 to enter the rest of the characters.If you would like a blank space in the label name, you mustchoose an empty space from the list of characters. Otherwise, adash will appear in that space.
8. Repeat steps 46 for other channels. You can assign labels to amaximum of 32 channels.
To erase channel labels:1. Press MENU, and then pressx or until the CUSTOM menu
appears.2. Press y orz to highlight CH LABELING.3. Press x or to display the CH LABELING menu.
4. Press z to highlight CH INPUT, then select the channel youwant to clear with the Channel Number buttons.
5. Press z to highlight CLEAR.1
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6. Press x or to erase the channel label.7. Repeat steps 46 to erase other channel labels.
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ENTER
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats
You can view programs that have the conventional TV picture format(4:3 aspect ratio) and the wide-screen format (16:9 aspect ratio) in avariety of picture sizes.
Selecting the picture size
Repeatedly press PIC SIZE to select either Nomal, Theater Wide 1,Theater Wide 2, Theater Wide 3, or Full picture size, as describedbelow.
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FULL
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0 4 TO SELECT:
While the above menu is on-screen, select the desired picture size bypressing the corresponding number button (04).
NormalThe Normal picture size displays the picture in the conventional 4:3aspect ratio, with bars at the left and right.
FullFull picture size stretches the picture to fill the screen width (distortsthe picture).
Note:
If you select the Theater Wide picture size for
conventional size programs, parts of the
picture at the top and bottom of the screen
may be hidden. You can adjust the height of
the picture or scroll the picture (see Theater
Wide 1, 2, 3 on page 27 and Scrolling the
Theater Wide picture on page 28.)
Conventional picture on aconventional TV screen
Conventional picture in Normal sizeon a wide-screen TV
PIC SIZE
MENU
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Theater Wide 1, 2, 3
The Theater Wide picture size enlarges the picture to fill the screen(see note at right).
Theater Wide 1 (recommended mode:
The picture is non-uniformly enlargedthe center of the pictureremains close to its true proportion, but the left and right edgesare stretched wider to fill the screen.
None of the picture is hidden.
Theater Wide 2:
The entire picture is uniformly enlargedit is stretched the sameamount both wider and taller (retains its true proportion).
Part of the picture (top and bottom) is hidden. To view thehidden areas, see Scrolling the Theater Wide picture on page28.
Theater Wide 3:
The picture is non-uniformly enlargedit is stretched wider tofill the width of the screen, but only slightly stretched taller.
A small part of the picture (top and bottom) is hidden. To viewthe hidden areas, see Scrolling the Theater Wide picture onpage 28.
Wide-screen picture onconventional TV screen (alsoknown as letter box format,with bars at top and bottom)
Wide-screen picture in Theater Widesize on wide-screen TV
Conventional picture onconventional TV screen
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Scrolling the Theater Wide picture
(Theater Wide 2 and 3 only)
1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode.2. Press MENU, and then press x or until THEATER menu
appears.3. Press y orz to highlight PICTURE SCROLL.
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4. Press x or to display the Scroll Adjustment mode.
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT 0
TO ADJUST:
5. Press y or z to adjust the vertical position of the picture. Normal (center) position
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT 0
TO ADJUST:
To raise the picture, press y .
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT +35
TO ADJUST:
To lower the picture, pressz.
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT 20
TO ADJUST:
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Note:
You can scroll the picture in Theater Wide 2and Theater Wide 3 only. The scroll amounts
are as follows:
480i signal source:
Wide 1 : Not adjustable
Wide 2: +45 to 20
Wide 3: +45 to 20
480p signal source:
Wide 1 : Not adjustable
Wide 2: +30 to 20
Wide 3: +30 to 20
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Using the POP double-window feature
The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a doublewindow that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. ThePOP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source,such as a VCR.To display a TV broadcast in the POP window:
1. Press POP to display the POP window.
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2. Press POP CHyz to change the channel of the POP window.If the V-CHIP feature is active and you try to watch a TVprogram that exceeds the set rating limits, the program will beblocked (see Using the V-CHIP menu on page 32).
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To display a picture from an external source in the POP window:1. Connect the external source equipment (see Connecting your
TV on page 5).2. Select the TV program you want to watch in the main window.3. Press POP to display the POP window.
4. Repeatedly press SOURCE to select the input source for the POPwindow (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 only; you cannotselect ColorStream in POP mode). The current source willdisplay in purple.
5. You can play a tape as the POP picture, or select a channel for thePOP window using the VCRs channel keys.
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To close the POP window:Press POP again.
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Introduction
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Switching the main and POP pictures
Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the mainand POP pictures.
Freezing the POP picture
Press STILL while you are using the POP feature. The POP picturewill become a still picture. To return to the moving picture, pressSTILL again.
Using the favorite channel search function
You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan yourfavorite channels (see Programming your favorite channels on page23).
1. Press FAVORITE.The TV automatically enters POP mode, and begins a nine-picture scan of your favorite channels in the POP window. Thefirst window will display as a moving picture.
2. Pressyzx to select one of the nine pictures (becomes a movingpicture).
3. Press ENTER to display the channel you selected in step 2 as anormal picture.
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Using the LOCKS menu
The LOCKS menu includes the V-Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, andNew PIN Code functions. You can use these functions after enteringthe correct PIN code.
Entering the PIN code
1. Press MENU, and then pressx or until the LOCKS menuappears.
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