User manual EPSON LIVINGSTATION LS47P1

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The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. © 2003 Epson America, Inc. 12/03 CPD-17268 2 Table of Contents Setting Up the TV Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Outdoor Antenna Installation and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Placement for Optimum Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Suggested Supports or Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Installing the Set-Top Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Securing the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Antenna or Direct Cable TV Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cable Box Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with a DVI-HDTV Connection . . . . . . . . . . .18 Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with Component Video Connection. . . . . . . .19 DVD Player With Component Video Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 DVD Player With an S-Video Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Satellite Receiver Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 VCR Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 VCR and Cable Service (Without Cable Box) Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 VCR and Cable Box Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 VCR and Satellite Receiver Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Audio Receiver Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 PC or Game Console Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Camcorder, Digital Camera, or Other Portable Video Connection . . . . . . . .30 External CD-R/RW Drive Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Other Optional Device Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Inserting the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Operating the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Plugging In and Turning On the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Selecting the Screen Display Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Turning Off the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Setting Up Your TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Automatically Setting Up Your Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Manually Adding or Skipping Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Selecting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Setting Up Your Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Setting Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Creating a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Blocking Programs Using V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Blocking Channels and Input Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Accessing Blocked Programs, Movies, Channels, and Input Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Skipping Unused Input Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Setting Up and Controlling Channels Table of Contents 3 Using the TV Features Accessing the Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Language of the Menus and Screen Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labelling Your Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Predefined Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Custom Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labelling Your Input Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select a Predefined Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Custom Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Default Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Tint, and Black Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the Component Video Image Quality Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Screen Display Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Default Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Closed Caption Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Audio Mode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Picture-Outside-Picture (POP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Channel Zapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning Off the ANT 2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zapping Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatically Shutting Off the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Putting the TV Into Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Auto Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controlling Other Equipment with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control Programming Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Programmed Remote Control with Your Other Equipment . . . . . Viewing Photos on a Digital Photo Card or CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a Photo Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enlarging and Rotating the Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freezing an Image for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Capture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Photo and Printing It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitoring or Cancelling Your Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving Photos to CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a CD-R/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writing Photos to a CD-R/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 54 55 56 57 57 57 58 59 59 59 60 60 61 61 61 62 63 63 64 65 66 66 68 68 69 70 70 70 71 71 72 76 77 77 80 83 84 86 88 89 89 92 94 95 96 96 Viewing, Printing, and Saving Photos 4 Table of Contents Caring For the TV Cleaning the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Replacing the TV Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Lamp Replacement Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Removing and Installing the Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Replacing the Printer Ink Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Sliding Out the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Removing and Replacing the Ink Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Sliding the Printer Back In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Moving or Transporting the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Responding to Screen Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Responding to TV Panel Light Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Basic Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Picture Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Sound Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 TV Reception or Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Remote Control Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Problems Viewing Photos from Cards or Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Clearing a Paper Jam From the Back of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Problems Saving Photos to a CD-R/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Screen and Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 EMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Note on Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Note on TV Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Solving Problems Specifications Notices Index Table of Contents 5 6 Table of Contents Setting Up the TV Follow the steps in these sections to prepare a spot for your TV, set it up, connect it, turn it on, and prepare it for viewing: · · · · · · · · · "Selecting a Location" below "Installing the Set-Top Shelf " on page 12 "Connecting the Cables" on page 14 "Preparing the Remote Control" on page 33 "Plugging In and Turning On the TV" on page 35 "Setting the Volume" on page 36 "Selecting the Screen Display Size" on page 37 "Selecting the Color Mode" on page 38 "Turning Off the TV" on page 38 Selecting a Location Select a suitable location for your TV and follow all of its safety instructions to ensure it operates effectively and safely, as described in these sections: · · · · "Important Safety Instructions" below "Outdoor Antenna Installation and Grounding" on page 10 "Placement for Optimum Viewing" on page 11 "Suggested Supports or Stands" on page 11 Important Safety Instructions Selecting a Suitable Environment for the TV · The TV is very heavy. Two people are required to lift or move the TV to avoid injury. · · · · · Do not place the TV on an unstable or tilted cart, stand, or table. Place the TV on the center of the stand, making sure it is fully supported on all sides. Do not place the TV near water or sources of heat. Do not place the TV in direct sunlight, such as in front of a window. Do not place the TV in an area subject to vibration. Do not place the TV or the remote control on top of or near heat-producing equipment or in a hot location. Note To CATV system installers: Article 820-40 of the NEC provides guidelines for proper grounding and specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Setting Up the TV 7 · · · · · Do not operate the TV in an area with high temperatures or humidity, or where large amounts of dust are present. Leave at least 12 inches (30 cm) of room around the vents on the sides of the TV and do not block the vents. They provide ventilation and prevent the TV from overheating. Do not use the TV in temperatures outside of the range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C). Do not store the TV in temperatures outside the range of 14 to 140 °F (­10 to 60 °C). If you place the TV in a permanent installation near a wall, secure the TV to the wall using screws and steel wire connected to the two screw holes on the top rear of the TV. Plugging the TV Into a Power Source · Use only the type of power source indicated on the TV. If you are not sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power company. · · · Place the TV near a wall outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can cause fire or electric shock. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug (two blades, with one wider than the other). Connect the plug only to a compatible outlet where you can fully insert the plug to prevent exposure of the plug blades. If you are unable to insert the plug fully, try reversing the plug. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet. Do not place the TV where the power cord can be walked on. This may result in fraying or damage to the plug. Take the following precautions when plugging in the TV. Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks, fire, or electric shock: Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present. Do not insert the plug with wet hands. Insert the plug firmly into the outlet. Unplug the TV during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods. Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Pull on the plug housing to unplug the power cord; do not pull on the cord. · · · · · 8 Setting Up the TV Operating the TV Safely · Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. · Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: · · · · · · · · When the power cord is damaged or frayed, or if it becomes hot. When liquid has been spilled into the TV or if it has been exposed to rain or water. If the TV does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions, or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. If the TV has been dropped or the housing has been damaged. Do not stand on the TV or place heavy objects on top of it. Do not block the slots and openings in the TV case. Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. Never insert an object other than a digital photo card in the card slots, or an object other than paper or an ink cassette into the printer. Do not use sharp tools to remove a card from a slot or you may damage the slot and card. Use only the ink cassette and paper specified for use in the EPSON Livingstation printer (part number ELSPP50). Never spill liquid of any kind into the TV. Do not move or lift the TV by moving or lifting the stand or table supporting it; the TV may fall and cause injury. · · · Replacing the Projection Lamp Safely · Never touch the projection lamp immediately after turning off the TV or you could be burned.Wait at least 30 minutes after turning off the TV to let the lamp cool down completely. · · · If the lamp has broken, handle the shards carefully to avoid injury. The used lamp contains mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put the lamp in the trash. Install the new lamp securely to avoid an electrical short or other damage. Insert the lamp as described on page 101, pushing it all the way into its slot. Tighten the screws to lock the lamp securely into place or the lamp will not come on. Do not touch the glass on the lamp with your bare hands. This can shorten the lamp life and obscure the projected image. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp. Do not drop the replacement lamp or bump it against any surface; the lamp could be permanently damaged. · · Setting Up the TV 9 Outdoor Antenna Installation and Grounding · · It is best to have a professional technician install an antenna on the roof of a structure. If you install an antenna yourself, be careful to avoid serious injury. If an outside antenna is connected through other equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. In the U.S.A., section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information on 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 electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Example of Antenna Grounding in National Electrical Code Instructions Ground clamp Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding clamps Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) · An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines/ electric lights or power circuits, or where it can fall onto such power lines or circuits. When installing an outdoor antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep it from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges. · 10 Setting Up the TV Placement for Optimum Viewing Your TV's screen is designed to give you great picture quality over a wide viewing angle. For optimum viewing, place the TV so you can view it as shown below. Sit about 6 to 10 feet away from the TV, and within 65° to the left or right. Also make sure the stand or other support you're using places the TV within 30° above and below your viewing height as measured from your eyes to the center of the screen. Suggested Supports or Stands You can use an optional EPSON TV stand to support your TV. Order part number LS47STD (for the LS47P1) or LS57STD (for the LS57P1) from your dealer. Setting Up the TV 11 If you use your own stand, make sure it can securely support the TV as follows: Specification Width of the base (minimum) Depth of the base (minimum) Weight capacity (minimum) LS47P1 47 inches (119 cm) LS57P1 56 inches (142 cm) 16 inches (41 cm) 18 inches (46 cm) 331 lb (159.0 kg) 331 lb (159.0 kg) Make sure you place the stand in a location that allows you access to the back of the TV and provides at least 12 inches (30 cm) of room for ventilation at the sides. Installing the Set-Top Shelf Caution Don't fold the shelf backwards on its hinge or it may break. The set-top shelf provides a convenient support for a center surround sound speaker or other component on top of the TV. The shelf can hold up to 11 lb (5 kg). 1 Fold the shelf into an upside-down L-shape with the shorter end on top. 12 Setting Up the TV 2 Align the holes in the shelf with the holes on the back of the TV. 3 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, secure the shelf to the TV with the four screws that came with it. Tighten the screws. Securing the TV You may want to secure the TV to a wall or other support so it stays upright on its stand during an earthquake or other situation. Use wires and screws connected to the outer pair of holes on the top of the TV to secure the TV to the wall or other support. Secure the TV to a wall or other support Setting Up the TV 13 Note For a description of all the available connectors on the front and back panels, see the inside back cover of this book. Connecting the Cables You can connect the TV to a variety of equipment. Follow the steps in the applicable sections below, depending on the equipment you're connecting and the type of connector or service you're using. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · "Antenna or Direct Cable TV Connection" on page 15 "Cable Box Connections" on page 16 "Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with a DVI-HDTV Connection" on page 18 "Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with Component Video Connection" on page 19 "DVD Player With Component Video Connection" on page 20 "DVD Player With an S-Video Connection" on page 21 "Satellite Receiver Connection" on page 22 "VCR Connection" on page 23 "VCR and Cable Service (Without Cable Box) Connection" on page 24 "VCR and Cable Box Connection" on page 25 "VCR and Satellite Receiver Connection" on page 26 "Audio Receiver Connection" on page 28 "PC or Game Console Connection" on page 29 "Camcorder, Digital Camera, or Other Portable Video Connection" on page 30 "External CD-R/RW Drive Connection" on page 31 "Other Optional Device Connections" on page 32 14 Setting Up the TV Antenna or Direct Cable TV Connection Connect the TV to an outside antenna or to your cable system using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. Connect the cable coming into the house to the ANT 1 connector on the back of the TV. If your coaxial cable has a screw-type connector on the end, secure it by turning the end clockwise. Wall jack If you'll also be attaching a VCR to the TV, you need to use a different connection method so you can record TV programs. See "VCR and Cable Service (Without Cable Box) Connection" on page 24. Note If you have an older home, you may have a 300-ohm twin lead cable. If so, you also need an antenna connector or U/V splitter to connect it to your TV. Keep the twin lead cable as far away from your TV as possible to reduce the radio noise that may cause signal problems. Setting Up the TV 15 Note Before connecting a cable box to the TV, be sure to read any instructions that came with the cable box. Cable Box Connections The connection method differs, depending on the type of cable box you have. Your cable box may unscramble signals for all of your channels or it may unscramble only some of them. If you'll also be attaching a VCR to the TV, you need to use a different connection method so you can record TV programs. See "VCR and Cable Box Connection" on page 25. Cable Box Unscrambles All Channels If your cable box unscrambles signals for all of your channels, connect it as follows: 1 2 3 Connect the cable coming into the house to the IN connector on the cable box. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the OUT connector on the cable box. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANT 1 connector on the back of the TV. If your coaxial cable has a screw-type connector on the end, secure it by turning the end clockwise. Wall jack Coaxial cable Cable box 16 Setting Up the TV Cable Box Unscrambles Only Some of Your Channels If your cable box unscrambles signals for only some of your channels, connect it as follows: 1 2 3 4 Connect the cable coming into the house to the ANT 1 connector on the back of the TV. Remove the jumper cable connected to both the RF Output and ANT 2 connectors on the back of the TV. Retain the cable. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the RF Output connector on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the IN connector on the cable box. If your coaxial cable has a screw-type connector on the end, secure it by turning the end clockwise. 5 6 7 Connect another coaxial cable to the OUT connector on the cable box. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANT 2 connector on the back of the TV. Be sure to turn on use of the TV's ANT 2 port, as described on page 39. Wall jack Note Be sure to retain the jumper cable in case you change your TV connections later. You'll need to connect it again in certain connection schemes to provide the channel zapping feature. Coaxial cables Cable box Setting Up the TV 17 Note Before connecting a digital TV receiver to the TV, be sure to read any instructions that came with the receiver. Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with a DVI-HDTV Connection 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off and unplug your TV and your digital TV receiver. Connect one end of a DVI-HDTV cable to the DVI-HDTV Input connector on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the DVI-HDTV cable to the DVI-HDTV OUT connector on your digital TV receiver. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the DVI-HDTV Input R and L Audio connectors on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Out connectors on your digital TV receiver. Audio cable DVI-HDTV cable Digital receiver Note If you have any trouble switching to the DVI input source, make sure you didn't turn off the Use of DVI Input setting. See page 52 for details. 6 Plug your TV and digital TV receiver back into their power outlets. 18 Setting Up the TV Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with Component Video Connection 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off and unplug your TV and your digital TV receiver. Connect one end of the component video cable to any available set of Y (green), PB (blue), and PR (red) connectors on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the component video cable to the Y, PB, and PR connectors on your digital TV receiver. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the corresponding Component Input R and L Audio connectors on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Out connectors on your digital TV receiver. Note Before connecting a digital TV receiver to the TV, be sure to read any instructions that came with the receiver. Component video cable Audio cable Digital receiver 6 Plug your TV and digital TV receiver back into their power outlets. Setting Up the TV 19 Note The connectors may be labeled Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, Pb, Pr on your DVD player, so just match the connector colors. DVD Player With Component Video Connection 1 2 3 4 Connect one end of the component video cable to any available set of Y (green), PB (blue), and PR (red) connectors on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the component video cable to the corresponding color Component Video Out connectors on your DVD player. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the corresponding Component Input R and L Audio connectors on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Line Out connectors on your DVD player. Component video cable Audio cable DVD player 20 Setting Up the TV DVD Player With an S-Video Connection 1 2 3 4 Connect one end of an S-Video cable to one of the S-Video connectors on the back of the TV or to the one on the front of the TV beneath the connector cover. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your DVD player. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the corresponding Video Inputs R and L Audio connectors on the back or front of the TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Line Out connectors on your DVD player. Note If your DVD player doesn't have an S-Video connector, you can connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video connectors instead of the S-Video cable using these instructions. It's best to connect your DVD player to the S-Video connectors on the back of the TV to free up the S-Video connector on the front to connect a camcorder. S-Video cable Audio cable DVD player Setting Up the TV 21 Satellite Receiver Connection If you'll also be attaching a VCR to the TV, you need to use a different connection method so you can record TV programs. See "VCR and Satellite Receiver Connection" on page 26. Note If your satellite receiver doesn't have an S-Video connector, you can connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video connectors instead of the S-Video cable using these instructions. It's best to connect your satellite receiver to the S-Video connectors on the back of the TV to free up the S-Video connector on the front to connect a camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn off and unplug your TV and your satellite receiver. Connect the satellite antenna cable coming into your house to the Satellite In connector on your satellite receiver. Connect one end of an S-Video cable to one of the S-Video connectors on the back of the TV or to the one on the front of the TV beneath the connector cover. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your satellite receiver. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the corresponding Video Inputs R and L Audio connectors on the back or front of the TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Line Out connectors on your satellite receiver. S-Video cable Audio cable Satellite receiver Wall jack 7 Plug your TV and satellite receiver back into their power outlets. 22 Setting Up the TV VCR Connection Follow these steps to connect a VCR by itself. If you're connecting a cable, cable box, or satellite receiver along with the VCR, or if you're connecting two VCRs for tape editing, see the instructions in the sections following this one instead. 1 2 3 4 Connect one end of an S-Video cable to one of the S-Video connectors on the back of the TV or to the one on the front of the TV beneath the connector cover. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your VCR. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the corresponding Video Inputs R and L Audio connectors on the back or front of the TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Line Out connectors on your VCR. Note If your VCR doesn't have an S-Video connector, you can connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video connectors instead of the S-Video cable using these instructions. It's best to connect your VCR to the S-Video connectors on the back of the TV to free up the S-Video connector on the front to connect a camcorder. S-Video cable Audio cable VCR Setting Up the TV 23 VCR and Cable Service (Without Cable Box) Connection 1 2 3 4 Connect the VCR as described in "VCR Connection" on page 23. Connect the cable coming into the house to the IN connector on the VCR. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the OUT connector on the VCR. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANT 1 connector on the back of the TV. If your coaxial cable has a screw-type connector on the end, secure it by turning the end clockwise. Coaxial cable S-Video cable Audio cable VCR Wall jack 24 Setting Up the TV VCR and Cable Box Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn off and unplug your TV, VCR, and cable box. Connect the VCR as described in "VCR Connection" on page 23. Connect the cable line coming into the house to the ANT 1 connector on the back of the TV. Remove the jumper cable connected to both the RF Output and ANT 2 connectors on the back of the TV. Retain the cable. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the RF Output connector on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the IN connector on the cable box. If your coaxial cable has a screw-type connector on the end, secure it by turning the end clockwise. Connect another coaxial cable to the OUT connector on the cable box. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the IN connector on the VCR. Connect another coaxial cable to the OUT connector on the VCR. Note Before connecting a cable box to the TV, be sure to read any instructions that came with the cable box. Note Be sure to retain the jumper cable in case you change your TV connections later. You'll need to connect it again in certain connection schemes to provide the channel zapping feature. 7 8 9 10 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANT 2 connector on the back of the TV. 11 Be sure to turn on use of the TV's ANT 2 port, as described on page 39. Wall jack ANT 1 RF Output ANT 2 Coaxial cables Cable box S-Video cable Audio cable VCR 12 Plug your TV, VCR, and cable box back into a power source. Setting Up the TV 25 Note Before connecting a satellite receiver to the TV, be sure to read any instructions that came with the receiver. VCR and Satellite Receiver Connection 1 2 3 4 Turn off and unplug your TV, VCR, and satellite receiver. Connect the VCR as described in "VCR Connection" on page 23. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the Satellite In connector on your satellite receiver. Connect one end of an S-Video cable to one of the S-Video connector on your satellite receiver. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to one of the S-Video connectors on your VCR. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the R and L Audio Line Out connectors on your satellite receiver. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Line In connectors on your VCR. Note If your satellite receiver doesn't have an S-Video connector, you can connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video connectors instead of the S-Video cable using these instructions. It's best to connect your satellite receiver to the S-Video connectors on the back of the TV to free up the S-Video connector on the front to connect a camcorder. 5 6 7 26 Setting Up the TV 8 If your satellite service does not include local channels, you can also connect an outside antenna or cable service line to the VHF/UHF IN connector on the VCR. Then connect a coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF OUT connector and to the ANT 1 connector on the back of your TV. S-Video cable Coaxial cable Audio cable VCR Wall jack S-Video cable Audio cable Satellite receiver Wall jack 9 Plug your TV, VCR, and satellite receiver back into a power source. Setting Up the TV 27 Note You can't connect external speakers to the TV directly; you must connect them to an audio receiver and then connect the receiver to the TV. Audio Receiver Connection 1 2 Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the R and L Audio Output Variable connectors on the back of your TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L Audio Line Input connectors on your audio receiver. Audio cable Audio receiver 28 Setting Up the TV PC or Game Console Connection 1 For a PC, connect one end of a Dsub15 RGB for PC cable to the monitor or PC output connector on the back of your PC. For a game console, just use the cable that came with the console. 2 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the PC connector on the front of the TV. Connect any necessary audio cables to your device and to the Video Inputs R and L Audio connectors on the front of the TV. Note To display images on your laptop monitor and the TV screen at the same time, you may need to press the Fn or button on your laptop. See your computer documentation for details. If you have any trouble switching to the PC input source, make sure you didn't turn off the Use of PC Input setting. See page 52 for details. PC or game console Dsub15 RGB for PC or game console cable TV's front connector panel Setting Up the TV 29 Camcorder, Digital Camera, or Other Portable Video Connection It's best to connect a portable video device to the S-Video or Video connector on the front of the TV; however, you can use the connectors on the back. These instructions use a camcorder as an example. 1 Note If your device doesn't have an S-Video connector, you can connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video connector instead of the S-Video cable using these instructions. If you're connecting a device with mono audio, connect the left (white) cable to the L A/V Output connector on your device and the L Audio connector on the front of the TV. If you connect your device to a video connector on the TV's front panel, select Video 4 as the input source using the TV/Video button. Connect one end of an S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on the front of the TV beneath the connector cover. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your camcorder. Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the Video Inputs R and L Audio connectors on the front of the TV. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the R and L A/V Output connectors on your camcorder. 2 3 4 S-Video cable Audio cable TV's front connector panel 4 Video Inputs R­Audio­L S-Video 30 Setting Up the TV External CD-R/RW Drive Connection 1 2 Connect the square end of a USB cable to the USB port on your external CD-R/RW drive. Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the EXT. I/F connector on the back of the TV. External CD-R/RW drive USB cable 3 Plug the power cable that came with the CD-R/RW into the drive's power connector and connect it to an electrical outlet. Setting Up the TV 31 Other Optional Device Connections Note When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are turned off, but sound is still audible from any audio source you have connected to the TV. Headphones Connect headphones to the Headphone connector on the front of the TV. TV's front connector panel Remote IR Repeater Connecting a remote IR repeater lets you control other equipment (such as a VCR or DVD player) by using its remote control pointed at the TV's remote control receiver on its front panel. Connect the remote IR repeater to the Remote-out connector on the back of the TV using the cable that came with the repeater. Mini-jack cable Remote IR repeater 32 Setting Up the TV Preparing the Remote Control Before you can use the remote control, you need to insert the batteries and make sure you aim it correctly. For a description of the remote control button functions, see the inside front cover of this book. Caution When you replace the batteries, take the following precautions: Don't mix old and new batteries. If the batteries leak, wipe away the battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately. Remove the batteries if you won't be using the TV for a while. Dispose of old batteries in accordance with the regulations in your area. Inserting the Batteries The remote control uses two AA batteries. You'll need to install the batteries that came with your TV before you can use the remote control. 1 Press in on the top of the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Then slide the cover down and off the remote. 2 Insert the batteries as shown below, making sure the + and ­ ends face the right way. Then push them down flat. + ends 3 Place the cover into the grooves and slide the cover all the way up until it clicks into place. Setting Up the TV 33 Operating the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the front of the TV, within about a 25° horizontal angle to the left or right and a 15° vertical angle up or down from the remote receiver. Note You can also program the remote to control other equipment you have connected to the TV. See page 71 for instructions. Make sure the room lighting is not too bright and not shining directly on the remote control or the TV receiver window. Keep the transmitter area on the top of the remote and the TV receiver window clean. To turn off the remote control's beeping sound, hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds, until the remote control light stops flashing. Then press the Volume down button. (To turn it back on, hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds, until the remote control light stops flashing. Then press the Volume up button.) Remote Control Information The TV may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions: · · · · · There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the TV. Ambient light is too bright. Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used. A strong light source shines into the IR receiver. Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the room. If these conditions cause problems for your TV's remote control, try the following: · · · · The remote control's batteries may be low on power; replace them. Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights. Close any window coverings and/or move the TV out of direct sunlight. Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy. 34 Setting Up the TV Plugging In and Turning On the TV After your video and audio equipment are connected and the remote control is ready, you can plug in and turn on the TV. You may want to turn on your connected equipment and insert a tape or disc, if necessary, to test the TV with all of its video and audio sources. 1 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. The Power light comes on orange. 2 Press the Power button on the TV panel or the remote control. Power button Power light TV panel Note Remote control You can press the TV/Video button 10 seconds after pressing the Power button. You don't have to wait for the Power light to stop flashing first. To turn off the DVI and PC ports when you're not using them (so you don't have to cycle through them with the TV/Video button), see the instructions on page 52. The Power light flashes green while the TV warms up. After a few moments, the Power light stops flashing and shines green. 3 Press the TV/Video button on the remote control or the TV panel to select the source you want to look at (TV, DVD, etc.). Setting Up the TV 35 If you see a blank screen with No Signal at the bottom: No Signal · · · · · Turn on the source (VCR, DVD, etc.) Insert a disc or tape, if you're viewing one, and press Play Press the TV/Video button to select the source Check the cable connections If it's still not working, see "Basic Operation Problems" on page 116. Note If you connect headphones to the TV, the TV speaker sound shuts off. You can press Mute to mute the headphone audio too. If you connected your TV to an audio receiver and additional speakers, the Vol. buttons control the sound from those speakers too. Setting the Volume To turn the TV speaker volume up or down, use the Vol. up and down buttons on the TV panel or remote control. To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote control. Mute button Volume button 36 Setting Up the TV Selecting the Screen Display Size Most TV and video signals determine the size of the image on your screen. You can change the size (called the aspect ratio) by pressing the Aspect button on the remote control. Depending on your signal and input device, you may not be able to change the aspect ratio or be offered all of the selections listed here. Press the Aspect button repeatedly to select any one of the screen sizes shown below. The name of the aspect ratio appears in the upper left corner. Normal is the default size of your video source, if it is in standard 4:3 broadcast ratio. Full stretches a standard 4:3 ratio image to fit into your 16:9 ratio screen, stretching equally on all sides. Aspect button Wide stretches a standard 4:3 ratio image to fit into your 16:9 ratio screen, but the image size stretches increasingly more from the center to the sides. Note You can select the aspect ratio you'd like the TV to use if your TV is ever unable to detect an aspect ratio from your TV or video input signal. See page 63 for instructions on selecting the Auto Aspect setting. Zoom enlarges the entire screen and cuts off some of the top and bottom for a closer view. Use Zoom when you're watching movies broadcast in Letterbox format so they fit your screen. Auto lets the TV select a suitable aspect ratio based on the signal it receives. If it can't detect an aspect ratio from the signal, it uses the ratio selected as the Auto Aspect setting in the menu system. See page 63 for details. Setting Up the TV 37 Selecting the Color Mode Your TV offers three display types (color modes) that are optimized for different room lighting and picture types. You can also create two custom color modes using the TV menu system to fine-tune the picture even further. To select a different color mode, press the Color button on the remote control and select one of these modes: · · · Color button Dynamic The settings are optimized for displaying brilliant colors. Theater The settings are optimized for viewing movies. Natural The settings are optimized for viewing TV programs. Custom1 and Custom2 You can create one or two custom modes using the menu system. See "Adjusting the Picture Quality" on page 60. · To select a specific color mode as the default setting whenever you turn on the TV, follow the steps on page 60. Caution Turn off the TV when not in use. Continuous 24-hour-aday use may reduce its overall life. Turning Off the TV 1 Press the Power button on the TV panel or the remote control. Power button Power light TV panel Remote control 2 The Power light flashes orange as the TV cools down. When it's cool, the Power light stops flashing and shines orange. Leave the TV like this or unplug it. 38 Setting Up the TV Setting Up and Controlling Channels Before you use your TV to view television programs, you may need to set up your available channels. You may also want to use the TV's channel control features or block unwanted viewing of channels or input sources by children, as described in these sections: · · · · · "Setting Up Your TV Channels" below "Selecting Channels" on page 42 "Setting Up Your Favorite Channels" on page 42 "Setting Up Parental Controls" on page 43 "Skipping Unused Input Sources" on page 52 Note If you receive your TV programs using a cable, satellite, or digital TV service with a separate receiver box, you don't need to set up your channels. The receiver box does that for you. Setting Up Your TV Channels If you're receiving your TV programs using a broadcast antenna or a cable system without a cable box, you need to set up the channels that the TV can receive. You can use Auto Program to automatically search for the available channels and set them up. Then, for channels that are not automatically detected, you can use Manual Program to add them. You can also choose to have the TV "skip" certain channels that you don't want to view. Automatically Setting Up Your Channels Before setting up your channels, make sure you've connected your broadcast antenna or cable service line to the ANT 1 or ANT 2 connector on the back of the TV. Then press the TV/Video button on the TV panel or remote control to select your TV signal. 1 2 3 Press the Menu button on the TV panel or the remote control. To move to the Channel tab, press Next >. When the Channel tab is highlighted, press Enter. The Antenna 1 setting is highlighted. Note You can use the buttons on the TV or the remote for all menu operations. Setting Up and Controlling Channels 39 4 First make sure the correct television source type is selected for Antenna 1 and/or Antenna 2. Select TV for broadcast television via an antenna outside your house. Select CATV for cable television via a cable service line brought into your house. If you need to change the option, press Select d or Select u to highlight the Antenna 1 or Antenna 2 setting, then press Prev < or Next > to change the option. 5 6 If you connected a source to the ANT 2 connector, press Select d to highlight the Use of Ant. 2 setting, then press Prev < or Next > to select On. Press Select d to highlight Auto Program, then press Enter. Note If you have another TV signal source connected to the other antenna connector (ANT 1 or 2), press the TV/Video button to switch to that source. Then repeat steps 1 through 5 to set up the channels on that source too. The menu disappears and Auto Program Setting appears in the middle of the screen as the TV begins searching for available channels. It reports the current channel in the upper right corner. This process takes a few minutes, depending on the number of channels available. When it's finished, you return to the Channel menu. If the automatic program doesn't detect all of your available channels or if you want to set up the TV to skip certain available channels, follow the steps in the next section. 40 Setting Up and Controlling Channels Manually Adding or Skipping Channels For channels that are not automatically detected when you use Auto Program, you can use Manual Program to add them. You can also choose to have the TV "skip" certain channels so you don't have to cycle through them when you change channels. 1 Press Select d to highlight Manual Program, then press Enter. The screen changes to the following: 2 To select a channel, press Select d or Select u until its number is highlighted in the Channel column. If the channel number you want is not shown on the screen, press Prev < or Next > to go to the next or previous screen. 3 4 5 6 Press Enter. The highlight moves to the Add/Skip column. Press Prev < or Next > to select Add or Skip, then press Enter. To add or skip another channel, repeat steps 2 through 4. Press Exit to return to the main Channel menu or press Menu to exit the menu system. Setting Up and Controlling Channels 41 Note If you're using a cable, satellite, or digital TV receiver, you may need to control your TV channels using the receiver controls. Selecting Channels To select the channel you want to watch, do one of the following: · · · Enter the channel number using the number keys and press Ch Enter. Press the Ch + or ­ button to go up or down one channel at a time. Press the Ch Prev. button to go back and forth between the previous and current channel. The channel number and audio mode briefly display in the upper right corner. If you want to see a channel number after it has disappeared, press the Ch Display button. The channel number and audio mode briefly appear, then the channel number remains on the screen. Press Ch Display again to turn off the display. Setting Up Your Favorite Channels Channel selection You can create a group of up to 12 favorite channels that you frequently want to watch. Then you can quickly go to those channels by pressing the Favorite button on the remote control. To set up favorite channels, you must be connected to a broadcast antenna or cable TV system without a decoder box so you can control your channels with the TV tuner. 1 2 To set up your favorite channels, first select the channel on your TV. Hold down the Favorite button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. Registered appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen. 3 Select the next channel you want to add as a favorite and repeat step 2. You can add up to 12 favorite channels. Favorite Ch up/ down Ch Display Whenever you want to tune to a favorite channel, press the Favorite button. Press it again to go to the next favorite channel, and so on. If you need to delete a channel from the favorites group, select the channel, then hold down the Exit button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. Removed appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen. 42 Setting Up and Controlling Channels Setting Up Parental Controls You can control access to rated television programs and block access to certain channels and input sources to prevent children or others from viewing unsuitable materials. The person controlling access creates a password that allows him or her to set up, lock, and unlock the parental controls. Before setting up parental controls, you need to change the default password to a new one. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place. Creating a Password 1 2 3 Press the Menu button on the TV panel or the remote control. To move to the Lock tab, press Next >. When the Lock tab is highlighted, press Enter. The highlight moves to the first character in the password field: Note You can use the buttons on the TV or the remote for all menu operations. 4 First you need to enter the default password to access the Lock menu. On the remote control, press the 0 button four times (the default password is 0000). Asterisks (*) appear on the screen as you press the buttons. Number buttons Setting Up and Controlling Channels 43 Then you see the Lock menu. Password change 5 Press Select d to highlight Password Change, then press Enter. You see this screen: 6 7 8 Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. Enter the same password again to confirm it. You return to the Lock menu. To block programs using V-Chip, see page 45. To block certain TV channels and/or input sources, such as a game console, see page 49. To exit the menu system, press Menu. 44 Setting Up and Controlling Channels Blocking Programs Using V-Chip Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology that allows you to block the display of TV programs or movies based upon their content rating. You can also block display of programs or movies that don't carry V-Chip ratings (unrated programs). Whenever you need to change the ratings or remove blocking, you need to enter a password. 1 2 3 Press the Menu button on the TV panel or the remote control. To move to the Lock tab, press Next >. When the Lock tab is highlighted, press Enter. The highlight moves to the first character in the password field: 4 5 Using the number buttons on the remote control, enter your password. You see the Lock menu. Press Select d to highlight V-Chip. V-Chip Note 6 Press Prev < or Next > to select ON. The Rating, Unrated, and Country settings become available. When you turn on V-Chip blocking, you can't use channel zapping (described on page 68). To use channel zapping, turn off V-Chip blocking. Setting Up and Controlling Channels 45 7 8 9 Press Select d to highlight Country, then press Prev < or Next > to select U.S.A. or Canada. If you want to block access to programs that don't carry V-Chip ratings, press Select u to highlight Unrated. Then press Prev < or Next > to select Block. To set up V-Chip blocking, press Select u to highlight Rating and press Enter. If you selected U.S.A as the Country setting, you see the U.S.A. Rating screen: Go to step 10. If you selected Canada as the Country setting, you see the Canada Rating screen: Press Select d or Select u to select French Rating, English Rating, or U.S.A Rating, indicating the rating system you want to use (for details, see page 48). If you selected U.S.A. Rating, go to step 10. If you selected French Rating or English Rating, press Enter to block programs with the selected rating and any more mature ratings (­ means unblocked and X means blocked). Then go to step 13. 10 Press Select d or Select u to select TV Rating or Movie Rating, indicating the type of U.S.A. rating you want to set up blocking for. Then press Enter. 46 Setting Up and Controlling Channels 11 If you selected TV Rating, you see these options: All of the ratings are unblocked by default. Press Select d or Select u to select an Age Based rating. If desired, press Prev < or Next > to select a Content Based rating. Press Enter to block programs with the selected rating and any more mature ratings (­ means unblocked and X means blocked). For details on the ratings, see page 48. 12 If you selected Movie Rating, you see these options: All of the ratings are unblocked by default. Press Select d or Select u to select an Age Based rating. Then press Enter to block programs with the selected rating and any more mature ratings (­ means unblocked and X means blocked). For details on the ratings, see page 48. 13 Press Exit to return to the Lock menu or Menu to exit the menu system. Setting Up and Controlling Channels 47 V-Chip Ratings