User manual TOSHIBA 14VL43U

LCD TV 14VL43U 20VL43U OWNER'S MANUAL E:ENGLISH S:ESPAÑOL F:FRANÇAIS Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction E F S Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Child Safety It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: Safety Precautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The Issue If you are like most Americans, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV. The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over, causing unnecessary injury. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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. Toshiba Cares! The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee, comprised of TV and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers, to advocate children's safety and educate consumers and their families about television safety. The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure. Tune Into Safety One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate furniture large enough to support the weight of your TV (and other electronic components). Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). Carefully read and understand the other enclosed instructions for proper use of this product. Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture and TVs. Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR, remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for. Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over. Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of the home with your family and friends. Thank you! 2500 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 U.S.A. Tel. 703-907-7600 Fax 703-907-7690 www.CE.org CEA is the Sponsor, Producer and Manager of the International CES® NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE USA This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 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. For additional antenna grounding information, see items 24 and 25 on page 4. EXEMPTIONS TACP/THI/TCL are not liable for: (1) damage caused by fire, earthquake, use by third party, accidents, owner's intentional misuse, or use in other improper conditions; (2) incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of record data, and so forth) caused by use or misuse of this product; (3) damage caused by neglect of instructions described in the owner's manual; and (4) damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment. 2 Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 15) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your TV: 16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. 17) Never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; areas subject to excessive dust or vibration; or locations with temperatures at or below 41°F (5°C). 18) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. E F S 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding Wide plug prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 19) Never place items such as vases, aquariums, or candles on top of the TV. 20) Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV: · on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface; · too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or · in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation. The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of the TV. 21) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 22) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 23) Always operate this equipment from a 110 ­ 220 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 110-220V 3 24) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code). Antenna lead-in wire 29) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time. 30) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 31) The screen on this TV is manufactured from glass. To prevent damage, never strike the glass with a sharp or heavy object. Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric service equipment Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) 25) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! · Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. · Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity: a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system. 32) The liquid crystal display on this TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; however, an occasional pixel (dot of light) may display constantly on the screen. This is a structural property of LCD technology and is not a sign of malfunction. Such pixels are not visible when the picture is viewed from a normal viewing distance. Note: Interactive video games that involve shooting a "gun" type of joystick at on-screen target may not work on this TV. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 26) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Service 33) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 27) When dust has collected on the power plug, remove the plug and clean of the dust. Do not hold the power cord only to remove the plug. Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. 28) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots. 34) If you have the TV serviced: · Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. · Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition. 35) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion and possible personal injury. 4 Table of contents Introduction ................................................................ 6 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 6 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 6 Selecting a location for the TV ......................................... 7 Connecting the power cord and AC adaptor .................... 7 Using the TV's features .......................................... 16 Programming your favorite channels .............................. 16 Using the V-CHIP feature ............................................. 17 Selecting a PIN code ............................................... 17 Blocking programs by ratings .................................. 18 Changing your PIN code ........................................ 20 Adjusting the Picture ..................................................... 21 Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 21 Using the blue screen feature ................................... 21 Selecting the video input source ..................................... 22 Using the auto power off feature .................................... 22 Using the invert feature .................................................. 22 Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 23 Setting the sleep timer .................................................... 24 Adjusting the Sound ...................................................... 24 Muting the Sound .................................................. 24 Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 24 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 25 Using the WOW (sound effect) feature ................... 26 Displaying on-screen information .................................. 26 E F S Connecting your TV .................................................. 7 Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 8 Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 8 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR .................. 8 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR ....................................................................... 9 Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR ...................................... 10 Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 11 Connecting an audio amplifier ....................................... 11 Using the remote control ...................................... 12 Learning about the Remote Control .............................. 12 Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 12 Setting up your TV .................................................. 13 Menu function ............................................................... 13 Turning the TV On and Off .......................................... 13 Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 14 Programming channels into the TV's memory ............... 14 Programming channels automatically ...................... 14 Adding and erasing channels manually .................... 15 Changing channels ........................................................ 15 Appendix ................................................................... 27 Specifications ................................................................. 27 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 28 Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 29 Limited Canada Warranty .............................................. 30 Index .......................................................................... 31 5 Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Congratulation! You have purchased one of the finest TFT LCD TV's on the market! This manual will help you use the many exciting and useful features to make your TV viewing more enjoyable than before. Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety and operating instructions completely and then retain for future reference. Customer's Record You will find the model number and serial number on the back of your TV set. Record these numbers in the spaces prided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product. Model Number Serial Number Remote Control Introduction Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the Top panel or the remote control. The Side and back panels provide terminal inputs for connecting other equipment to your TV. VOLUME x · CHANNEL zy TV/VIDEO POWER Front AUDIO OUT Headphones Jack VIDEO- 2 Remote Sensor Back To remove the cover, pull the bottom of the cover toward you VIDEO- 1 DC input 6 Selecting a location for the TV Note: Before installing your TV, Please read the important safety information on pages 2-4. Connecting the power cord and AC adaptor Back of TV Front Power cord (supplied) Adaptor (supplied) Connecting your TV Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV: For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable. For BETTER picture quality: If your equipment has S-video connectors, use an S-video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable. (You still must connect the standard red and white audio cables for full system connection, but do not connect a standard yellow video cable at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.) For BEST picture quality: If your equipment has component video connectors, use component video cables instead of a standard yellow video cable or S-video cable. (You still must connect the standard red and white audio cables for full system connection.) S-video cable CAUTION: Do not plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. 7 Index Appendix Component video cables (typically color-coded red, green, blue) Using the TV's Features Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses "F" connectors. Standard stereo A/V cables usually come in sets of three, and are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio. Your TV's standard A/V inputs are color-coded in the same manner as the cables. S-Video cable is for use with video equipment that has S-Video connectors. Component video cables come in sets of three (typically color-coded red, green, and blue), and are for use with video equipment that has component video connectors. Your TV's ColorStream® (component video) inputs are color-coded in the same manner as the cables. Coaxial (antenna) cable Standard stereo A/V cables (typically color-coded yellow for video, red and white for audio) Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Wall outlet Connecting your TV Introduction · Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, levels stable surface. · Place the TV in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. · Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV. The LCD panel can be made to incline forward and backward. 15° 5° E F S Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel. VCR From antenna or Cable IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN 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 (in the S-video jacks) instead of the regular video cable. OUT Connecting your TV Back of TV Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels. Back of TV From Cable IN OUT Cable converter box Note: When you use a converter box with your TV, the channel selection feature does not operate. Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, as well as watch videotapes. Set the TV signal source to VIDEO 1(page 22). Tune the VCR to channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the converter box output switch), and use the cable converter box to change channels. VCR VIDEO IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 AUDIO L R IN Note: When you use a converter box with your TV, the channel selection feature does not operate. 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 a standard video cable. The TV side panel can be used to connect a VCR or other video equipment. 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. OUT From Cable IN OUT Cable converter box Back of TV 8 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can record from the satellite receiver or TV. You can also record one TV channel while watching another channel. Note: If your DVD player has component video connections, see "Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR on page 10. E F S Introduction 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. You will need: · one coaxial cable · one set of A/V cable · one pair of audio cables · one S-video cable (between the TV and DVD player/satellite receiver) From Antenna Stereo VCR VIDEO IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 AUDIO L R IN OUT * From Dish Satellite IN from ANT DVD/Satellite receiver AUDIO OUT L R * Satellete receiver use only 9 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT Using the Remote Control Back of TV You can use a standard video cable instead of an S-video cable between the TV and DVD player/satellite receiver, but the picture quality will decrease. The illustration at left shows one S-video cable and one pair of audio cables connected from the DVD player/satellite receiver to VIDEO 1 on the TV. Connecting your TV Side of TV Note: To watch a DVD /satellite program, the TV must select VIDEO 1; to watch a VCR program, the TV must select VIDEO 2 (see page 22). Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs, and record TV programs. You can record one TV program while watching another TV program. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) connections. Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player (such as Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®) can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. You will need: · one coaxial cable · one set of A/V cable · one set of component video cables · one pair of audio cables Note: For the best picture performance, use component video cables between the TV and DVD player. see "Note Regarding picture quality" on page 7. Connecting your TV From Antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV VIDEO AUDIO L R IN Side of TV CH 3 CH 4 OUT Back of TV Y S-VIDEO PB PR VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT L COMPONENT VIDEO R R DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) 10 Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video recorded on a camcorder. You will need: · one pairs of audio cables · one video cable (or one S-video cable) Side of TV Camcorder Note: Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to VIDEO 1(or VIDEO 2)at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable. E F S Introduction S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R If your camcorder has an S- video connection, an S-video cable will provide better picture performance than a standard video cable. Side of TV S-VHS camcorder S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R Connecting an audio amplifier This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. This connection also allows you to use external speakers. You will need: · one pair of audio cables Side of TV L R LINE IN 11 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Note: To control the audio, both the TV and the amplifier must be turned on, and the volume of the amplifier must be set above 0, or you will not hear any sound. Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Using the remote control Learning about the Remote Control RECALL displays screen information. CHANNEL NUMBERS (0-9) allow direct access to channels. +100 selects channels over 100. POWER turns the TV on and off. MUTE mutes the sound. VIDEO1 selects video 1 mode. VIDEO2 selects video 2 mode. MENU allows access to programming menus. ENTER sets programming menu information SLEEP sets the TV to go off at a set time. Using the Remote Control CH y z cycles through programmed channels. Also used to highlight selections on the on-screen menus. VOL x · adjusts the volume level. Also used to increase or reduce the value of a menu option. FAV y z cycles through favorite channels. MTS switches MTS (stereo or SAP) sound. WOW switches sound effect on and off. Installing the remote control batteries To install the batteries: 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. 2. Install two "AAA" size alkaline batteries. Match the + and ­ signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment. Caution: · Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. Do not throw batteries into a fire. · Do not mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones. · Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment. Note: · If you do not intend to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. · If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace both batteries with new ones. 1 2 3. Slide the battery cover back on to the remote control until the lock snaps. · You can use your remote control within a distance of 5m and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the remote sensor of your TV. 12 Setting up your TV Menu function After you have installed the batteries, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on your TV or remote control. 1. Press MENU to display menu. 2. Press x or · to select menu. 3. Press y or z select an item. 4. Press x or · to select or adjust a setting. POWER E F S Introduction MENU ENTER yzx · Front PICTURE STEREO ON ON ENGLISH OFF OFF ENTER TV AUTO 12 ADD SET Turning the TV On and Off 1. Press the POWER button on the TV or on the remote control. The POWER indicator will light up in green and the picture will appear. 2. To turn off the TV, press the POWER button again, the POWER indicator will light up in red (standby). Note: If you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the power cord. POWER 13 Index POWER indicator Green- ON Red- standby Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV · Press ENTER to activate the function settings in the menus. · The main menu display will disappear automatically if you do not make a selection within 30 seconds. If you want to close all the onscreen displays instantly, press EXIT. Using the Remote Control FEATURE LANGUAGE AUTO POWER INVERT CAPTION V-CHIP ENTER PIN SET UP TV/CABLE SYSTEM CH PROGRAM EDIT CH POSITION ADD/ERASE FAV. CH Connecting your TV CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR SHARPNESS TINT RESET BLUE SCREEN SOUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE MTS WOW EXIT Changing the on-screen display language Choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for he on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the FEATURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight LANGUAGE. FEATURE LANGUAGE AUTO POWER INVERT CAPTION V-CHIP ENGLISH OFF OFF MENU yzx · 3. Press x or · to select your desired language. Programming channels into the TV's memory When you press CHANNEL y z on the TV or remote control, the TV stops only on the channels stored in the TV's memory. Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmed into the channel memory, use the CHANNEL NUMBERS on the remote control. Follow the steps below and on the next page to program channels into the TV's memory. CHANNEL NUMBERS Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in the TV's memory. After the channels are stored automatically, you can manually add or erase individual channels (see page 15). To program channels automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the SET UP menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight TV/CABLE . 3. Press x or · to select TV(if you use an antenna) or CABLE (if you use Cable). 4. Press z to highlight SYSTEM. 5. Press x or · to select the correct color system. AUTO, NTSC- M, PAL- M and PAL- N will appear cyclically. Normally select AUTO. This selection is necessary only when the color of a certain channel is abnormal. MENU CHANNEL yz yzx · Setting up your TV SET UP TV/CABLE SYSTEM CH PROGRAM EDIT CH POSITION ADD/ERASE FAV. CH TV AUTO 12 ADD CLEAR SET UP TV/CABLE SYSTEM CH PROGRAM EDIT CH POSITION ADD/ERASE FAV. CH TV AUTO 12 ADD CLEAR 6. Press z to highlight CH PROGRAM. [Continued on the next page] 14 7. Press x or · to start automatically channel programming (CH PROGRAM window appears on-screen). The TV automatically cycles through every TV or cable channel (depending on which you selected), and stores all active channels in the TV's memory. Press MENU to stop on the way. E F S Introduction Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Note: If V-Chip blocking is enabled when you change channels exceeding the rating limits will appear as a black screen with the message. See " Using the V-CHIP feature" on page 17. Example CH PROGRAM TV 30 MENU: STOP MENU EXIT yzx · 8. When the CH PROGRAM window disappears, the channel programming is complete. 9. Press CHANNEL y z to view the programmed channels. Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the channels into the TV's memory, you can manually add and erase individual channels. To add a channel to or erase a channel from the TV's memory: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the SET UP menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight EDIT, and then press z to display the EDIT menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight CH POSITION. SET UP 4. Press x or · to select the TV TV/CABLE SYSTEM AUTO channel you want to add or CH PROGRAM erase. EDIT CH POSITION ADD/ERASE FAV. CH 12 ADD SET CH yz 5. Press z to highlight ADD / ERASE. 6. Press x or · to select ADD or ERASE, whichever function you want to perform. SET UP TV/CABLE SYSTEM CH PROGRAM EDIT CH POSITION ADD/ERASE FAV. CH TV AUTO 12 ADD SET 7. Repeat steps 3-6 for other channels you want to add or erase, or press EXIT to return to normal TV viewing. Changing channels To change to the next programmed channel: Press CHANNEL (CH) yz. To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed): Press the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0­9 and 100). Note: For channels +100 and higher, press the +100 button, and then the next two channel numbers (for example, to select channel 100, press +100,0,0; to select channel 125,press +100, 2, 5). Received Rating TV ­ PG V L Excessive Rating 15 Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control CHANNEL NUMBERS Connecting your TV Using the TV's features Programming your favorite channels The favorite channel feature allow you to use the FAV yz buttons on the remote control to cycle through your favorite channels, skipping over channels you do not normally watch. You can program a maximum of 12 favorite channels. Note: You can still use CHANNEL (CH) yz to cycle through all the channels you previously programmed into the TV's memory (see "Programming channels into the TV's memory" on page 14). To Program your favorite channels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the SET UP menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight EDIT, and then press z to display the edit menu. 3. Press z to highlight CH POSITION. SET UP TV/CABLE SYSTEM CH PROGRAM EDIT CH POSITION ADD/ERASE FAV. CH TV AUTO 12 ADD SET FAV yz MENU CH yz EXIT yzx · 4. Press x or · to select a channel you want to program as a favorite channel. 5. Press z to highlight FAV.CH. SET UP TV/CABLE SYSTEM CH PROGRAM EDIT CH POSITION ADD/ERASE FAV. CH TV AUTO 12 ADD SET 6. Press x or · to select SET. 7. Repeat steps 3-6 for up to 12 channels. 8. Press EXIT. Using the TV's Features To select your favorite channels: Press FAV y or z on the remote control to cycle through the favorite channels you programmed. Note: The FAV yz buttons will not work unless you program at least one favorite channel. To clear a favorite channel: Select CLEAR in step 6 above. 16 Using the V-CHIP feature You can use the V-Chip feature to block certain programs or channels, to prevent others from viewing them. RECALL To select PIN code and access the V-Chip menu: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP. 3. Press x or · to display the PIN code entering screen. FEATURE LANGUAGE AUTO POWER INVERT CAPTION V-CHIP FEATURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE OFF AUTO POWER INVERT OFF CAPTION V-CHIP ENTER PIN - -- - ENTER MENU ENTER EXIT yzx · ENGLISH OFF OFF Note: The default PIN number for new TV set is "0-0-0-0. " FEATURE LANGUAGE AUTO POWER INVERT CAPTION V-CHIP ENTER PIN ENGLISH OFF OFF ENTER FEATURE V-CHIP LOCK OFF TV GUIDELINE MPAA RATING CHANGE PIN ---- · When the PIN code is already stored. If the wrong PIN code is entered, the following message will appear. Error message Enter the code again, and then press ENTER. CHANGE PIN ---- 17 Index Appendix 5. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP LOCK. 6. Press x or · to select "ON" which enables all blocking by FEATURE activating the V-Chip. (Select V-CHIP LOCK ON "OFF" to deactivate the V-Chip TV GUIDELINE MPAA RATING feature and disable blocking.) Using the TV's Features FEATURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AUTO POWER OFF INVERT OFF CAPTION V-CHIP PASSWORD FAIL ! If you forget your PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight VCHIP. 3. Press x or · to display the PIN code entering screen. 4. While the PIN code entering screen is displayed, press RECALL four time within five seconds to reset the PIN code. 5. Press the default PIN number "0,0,0 and 0. " 6. Press EXIT to return to normal TV viewing. Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control 4. Use the NUMBERS (0­9) to enter your four ­ digit PIN code. After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears. Connecting your TV Introduction Selecting a PIN code Before you can block programs or channels, you must select a personal identification number(PIN)code. Your PIN code allows you to access the V-Chip menu, and prevents others from changing the rating and blocking limits you set. E F S NUMBERS Blocking programs by ratings The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a similar rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The TV and MPAA ratings work with the V-Chip feature to allow you to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set. Ratings definitions TV Ratings Y7, Y7FV Directed to older children. Programs rated Y7 are designed for children 7 and above. Programs rated Y7FV contain fantasy violence that may be more intense or combative than Y7- rated programs. Y MA For all children. Programs rated Y are designed to be appropriate for all children. Mature audience only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. Dialog Sex Violence 14 Intensely suggestive dialog Explicit sexual activity Graphic violence Language Crude or indecent language G PG Parental guidance suggested. This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Dialog Sex Violence Some suggestive dialog Some sexual situations Moderate violence Language Occasional coarse language General audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. MPAA Ratings NR X NC17 R PG13 PG G Not rated. For adults only Not intended for anyone 17 or under. Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may not be appropriate for children under 13. Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be appropriate for children. General audience. Appropriate for all ages. Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Dialog Sex Violence Frequent suggestive dialog Intense sexual situations Intense violence Language Frequent coarse language Using the TV's Features To block programs by TV rating: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP. 3. Press x or · to display the PIN code entering screen. 4. Use the NUMBERS (0­9) to enter your four ­ digit PIN code. After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears. 5. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP LOCK select ON. FEATURE V-CHIP LOCK ON TV GUIDELINE MPAA RATING CHANGE PIN ---- NUMBERS MENU EXIT yzx · 6. Press y or z to highlight TV GUIDELINE. 7. Press x or · to display the TV Rating menu. [Continued on the next page] 18 8. Press y or z to select one of the six age- based categories. FEATURE V-CHIP LOCK ON TV GUIDELINE MPAA RATING CHANGE PIN ---- FEATURE TV -Y TV -Y7 TV -G TV -PG TV -14 TV -MA Notes: · The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are "more restrictive". For example, if you block "TV-Y" category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the "young adult" group will be blocked (TVG, TV-PG, TV14 and TV-MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work together similarly. (See "Ratings definitions on page 18.) · The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are "More restrictive". For example, if you block "L" sub-rating in TV-PG, then the "L" sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked. PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NR U B B B B U 19 Index Appendix 6. Press y or z to highlight a particular MPAA categories, and then press x or · to activate it. 7. Press y or z to select (or deselect) the ratings to be blocked. Blocked rating will be marked with "B"; unblocked ratings will be marked with "U". 8. Press x, and repeat steps 6 and 7 to set a different MPAA FEATURE rating category. U G Using the TV's Features FEATURE V-CHIP LOCK ON TV GUIDELINE MPAA RATING CHANGE PIN ---- FEATURE G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NR U U U U U U U Setting up your TV To block programs by MPAA rating: The MPAA Rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. (Eventually, movie videocassettes will be encoded with MPAA ratings.) When the V-Chip Lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV- Ratings). 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP, and then press x or · to display the PIN code entering screen. 3. Enter your four ­ digit PIN code. The V-Chip menu appears. 4. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP LOCK, and then press x or · to select "ON". 5. Press y or z to highlight MPAA RATING, and then press x or · to display the MPAA Rating menu. Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV 9. Press · to highlight "ALL" or sub-ratings (FV,V,S,L or D). 10. Press y or z to select (or deselect) the ratings to be blocked. Blocked rating will be marked with "B"; unblocked ratings will be marked with "U". 11. Press x to highlight x ·, and then press y or z to highlight a different category. 12. Repeat steps 9 and 10. 13. To return to normal TV viewing, press EXIT. Introduction ALL FV V S L D U UU U U UUUU U UUUU U UUU U E F S Changing your PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP. 3. Press x or · to display the PIN code entering screen. 4. Use the NUMBERS(0­9) to enter your existing PIN code. After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears. 5. Press y or z to highlight CHANGE PIN. FEATURE LANGUAGE AUTO POWER INVERT CAPTION V-CHIP ENTER PIN FEATURE V-CHIP LOCK ON TV GUIDELINE MPAA RATING CHANGE PIN ---- NUMBERS ENGLISH OFF OFF ENTER MENU EXIT yzx · 6. Use the NUMBERS(0­9) to enter a new PIN code. After the new code is entered, the CONFIRM PIN appears. FEATURE V-CHIP LOCK ON TV GUIDELINE MPAA RATING CHANGE PIN CONFIRM PIN ---- 7. Reenter the new PIN code. Press EXIT to return to normal TV viewing. Using the TV's Features 20 Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint . The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV's memory. To adjust the picture quality: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the PICTURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight the PICTURE item you want to adjust. 3. Press x or · to adjust the level. MENU E F S Introduction yzx · PICTURE ON The PICTURE items you have adjusted will be stored in the TV's memory automatically. Selection Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint x Pressing · lower higher darker lighter paler deeper softer sharper greenish reddish Note: To reset the picture adjustments to the factory-preset status. (Contrast maximum and all other adjustments centered.) 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the PICTURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight RESET, and then press x or ·. PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR SHARPNESS TINT RESET BLUE SCREEN MENU yzx · ON 21 Index Appendix Note: If the blue screen tends to mis-operate due to unstable signal strength or frequency, select "OFF" in step 2. Using the TV's Features To turn on the blue screen: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the PICTURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight BLUE SCREEN, and then press x or · to select "ON". Setting up your TV Using the blue screen feature With the blue screen function ON, the screen will automatically turn blue and the sound will be muted when no signal is received. Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR SHARPNESS TINT RESET BLUE SCREEN Selecting the video input source You can use the VIDEO1 or VIDEO 2 buttons on the remote control to view a signal coming from other devices, such as VCRs or video disc players that may be connected to your TV. (see "Connecting your TV" on page 8.) Or press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV repeatedly to select VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or TV. TV top panel TV/VIDEO Using the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off (standby mode) after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature does not work in VIDEO mode. To turn on the auto power off feature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or · to display the FEATURE menu. 2. Press y or z to highlight AUTO POWER, and then FEATURE press x or · to select "ON". ENGLISH LANGUAGE AUTO POWER INVERT CAPTION V-CHIP OFF OFF VIDEO1 VIDEO2 To turn off the auto power off feature: Select "OFF" in step 2. Using the invert feature