32C540 Operation Manual
Page 1
... • Before Calling for Service 46 • Calling for Service 46 • Specifications 47 • Limited Warranty 60 B180 WJ 1 32 COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. CONTENTS PAGE • IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
... • Before Calling for Service 46 • Calling for Service 46 • Specifications 47 • Limited Warranty 60 B180 WJ 1 32 COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. CONTENTS PAGE • IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 3
...child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. To insure reliable operation of the television equipment and to protect it . 3 32C540 3 The openings should never be covered with a cloth or other material, and the bottom openings should not be abused by persons walking ...television equipment. 6. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your television dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to operate from the wall outlet before you are provided for cleaning. 3. for its installation, use ...
...child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. To insure reliable operation of the television equipment and to protect it . 3 32C540 3 The openings should never be covered with a cloth or other material, and the bottom openings should not be abused by persons walking ...television equipment. 6. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your television dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to operate from the wall outlet before you are provided for cleaning. 3. for its installation, use ...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 4
...by a qualified technician to restore the television equipment to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other controls may expose you to qualified service... personnel. 20. C. Never spill liquid of other hazards. 4 32C540 4 D. Follow all servicing to dangerous voltage or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. When replacement parts are...
...by a qualified technician to restore the television equipment to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other controls may expose you to qualified service... personnel. 20. C. Never spill liquid of other hazards. 4 32C540 4 D. Follow all servicing to dangerous voltage or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. When replacement parts are...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 5
...with the m/, marks inside the compartment. AM broadcast signals may not be attached to remove the battery cover. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Inserting the batteries Pull up Battery Cover •...try reversing the plug. The following is provided. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 32C540 5 Do not defeat the safety feature of the room where cool adequate ventilation is a brief explanation of the type of the television set is...
...with the m/, marks inside the compartment. AM broadcast signals may not be attached to remove the battery cover. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Inserting the batteries Pull up Battery Cover •...try reversing the plug. The following is provided. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 32C540 5 Do not defeat the safety feature of the room where cool adequate ventilation is a brief explanation of the type of the television set is...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 7
... the door, do not insert your fingers into the gap between the door and front panel. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. This may differ from their actual appearance. 7 C5 Press again → Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR INSIDE DOOR VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS MENU...
... the door, do not insert your fingers into the gap between the door and front panel. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. This may differ from their actual appearance. 7 C5 Press again → Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR INSIDE DOOR VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS MENU...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 8
...sound. • When sound is safe to the original TV mode. FLASHBACK Returns to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV...previous channel. See page 42 . MUTE Press → Mutes sound. Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) • Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Off. CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV/VCR position, signals sent will be for...
...sound. • When sound is safe to the original TV mode. FLASHBACK Returns to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV...previous channel. See page 42 . MUTE Press → Mutes sound. Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) • Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Off. CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV/VCR position, signals sent will be for...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 9
... is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be canceled. will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. Please perform the following instructions before pressing the POWER button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set or on the ... If you want to SET UP again, please refer to pages 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on SET UP. If you want to access the EZ SETUP screen. CH CH...
... is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be canceled. will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. Please perform the following instructions before pressing the POWER button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set or on the ... If you want to SET UP again, please refer to pages 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on SET UP. If you want to access the EZ SETUP screen. CH CH...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 11
...(MAIN MENU screen) MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CH CC CLOSED CAPT I N Note: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press... "E" mark to access the MAIN MENU screen. M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will automatically reset. 11 32C540 11 CH SET UP BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF. Language • The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can preset your television to exit. MENU SLEEP...
...(MAIN MENU screen) MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CH CC CLOSED CAPT I N Note: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press... "E" mark to access the MAIN MENU screen. M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will automatically reset. 11 32C540 11 CH SET UP BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF. Language • The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can preset your television to exit. MENU SLEEP...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 12
...MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to access the PICTURE adjust screen. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - ...purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. VOL k increases contrast VOL l decreases contrast 7 Press MENU to adjust the ...setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 32C540 12
...MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to access the PICTURE adjust screen. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - ...purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. VOL k increases contrast VOL l decreases contrast 7 Press MENU to adjust the ...setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 32C540 12
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 22
... HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program with the same program rating data you turn the power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will be displayed. CHIP BLOCK will be activated again. 22 32C540 22 If the wrong secret No. Input the secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- will be...
... HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program with the same program rating data you turn the power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will be displayed. CHIP BLOCK will be activated again. 22 32C540 22 If the wrong secret No. Input the secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- will be...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 24
...O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) PARENT CONTROL V-CH I P BLOCK V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 24 32C540 24 For each selection, press the VOL k/l to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. Note: • If SECRET No. will not operate.) CH →...; VOL - CH → VOL - "INPUT SECRET No." VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration while the TV power is OFF, VIEW TIMER will be set from 30M (30 minutes) to step 10. Press the VOL k/l to turn ON the "VIEW TIMER". (If STATUS...
...O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) PARENT CONTROL V-CH I P BLOCK V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 24 32C540 24 For each selection, press the VOL k/l to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. Note: • If SECRET No. will not operate.) CH →...; VOL - CH → VOL - "INPUT SECRET No." VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration while the TV power is OFF, VIEW TIMER will be set from 30M (30 minutes) to step 10. Press the VOL k/l to turn ON the "VIEW TIMER". (If STATUS...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 27
...access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to exit. CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to select "ON". VOL VOL - + 27 32C540 27 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V ...- + (ENERGY SAVE select screen) ENERGY SAVE : ON 5 Press MENU to "ENERGY SAVE". The reduction in turn saves you lower the power consumption of the TV to a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned off. When this feature is ...
...access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to exit. CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to select "ON". VOL VOL - + 27 32C540 27 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V ...- + (ENERGY SAVE select screen) ENERGY SAVE : ON 5 Press MENU to "ENERGY SAVE". The reduction in turn saves you lower the power consumption of the TV to a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned off. When this feature is ...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 31
... move the "E" mark to access the SET UP screen. VOL VOL - + (BLUE SCREEN select screen) VOL VOL - + BLUE SCREEN : ON 31 32C540 31 CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to "SET UP". POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV...
... move the "E" mark to access the SET UP screen. VOL VOL - + (BLUE SCREEN select screen) VOL VOL - + BLUE SCREEN : ON 31 32C540 31 CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to "SET UP". POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 32
Set Up (Continued) 6 Press MENU to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (COMPONENT) is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if BLUE SCREEN is set to "ON" No signal Blue screen Power turns off automatically after 15 minutes Standby mode Note: • Poor reception due to exit. When the BLUE SCREEN is turned on. 32 32C540 32
Set Up (Continued) 6 Press MENU to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (COMPONENT) is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if BLUE SCREEN is set to "ON" No signal Blue screen Power turns off automatically after 15 minutes Standby mode Note: • Poor reception due to exit. When the BLUE SCREEN is turned on. 32 32C540 32
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 38
... screen A below, switch to access the SCREEN FORMAT select screen. Example: While in 4:3 mode, if the picture appears stretched vertically as shown in screen B. 38 32C540 Screen A (4:3) 38 Screen B (16:9) VOL - → VOL + CH CH 4 Press VOL k/l to 16:9 mode. VOL VOL - + (SCREEN FORMAT select screen) SCREEN FORMAT 4 : 3...allows you to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVD or by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratio to be cancelled when the power is turned off. CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s to move the "E" mark...
... screen A below, switch to access the SCREEN FORMAT select screen. Example: While in 4:3 mode, if the picture appears stretched vertically as shown in screen B. 38 32C540 Screen A (4:3) 38 Screen B (16:9) VOL - → VOL + CH CH 4 Press VOL k/l to 16:9 mode. VOL VOL - + (SCREEN FORMAT select screen) SCREEN FORMAT 4 : 3...allows you to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVD or by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratio to be cancelled when the power is turned off. CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s to move the "E" mark...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 40
... the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of TV) VCR TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT (When your local video store. 40 32C540 40 To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L/R) To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Terminals Video Equipment with Component video (... the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video image only. Note: • When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in memory, or by importing image signals. • The S-VIDEO terminal is for the video equipment you to play. •...
... the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of TV) VCR TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT (When your local video store. 40 32C540 40 To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L/R) To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Terminals Video Equipment with Component video (... the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video image only. Note: • When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in memory, or by importing image signals. • The S-VIDEO terminal is for the video equipment you to play. •...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 42
...infrared remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs as well. PLAY Press to release PAUSE. For some models may not enable channel selection until power to the Remote is ready to be compatible with a VCR Once you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2". (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "4".... for the VCR, cable TV converters and DVDs. • Once "identified", the Remote sends proper signals to begin recording. (VCR only) 32C540 42 RECORD Press to operate your accessory. • This identifying step will operate whether the Remote is in the TV position.) • Using...
...infrared remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs as well. PLAY Press to release PAUSE. For some models may not enable channel selection until power to the Remote is ready to be compatible with a VCR Once you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2". (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "4".... for the VCR, cable TV converters and DVDs. • Once "identified", the Remote sends proper signals to begin recording. (VCR only) 32C540 42 RECORD Press to operate your accessory. • This identifying step will operate whether the Remote is in the TV position.) • Using...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 43
...on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D... Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Quasar RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts ...29 15 15, 29 27, 29 29 21 19, 20 30 15, 29, 30 16 43 32C540 43 Then release both buttons. (3) Within 10 seconds after releasing DISPLAY and CH s , enter ...
...on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D... Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Quasar RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts ...29 15 15, 29 27, 29 29 21 19, 20 30 15, 29, 30 16 43 32C540 43 Then release both buttons. (3) Within 10 seconds after releasing DISPLAY and CH s , enter ...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 44
..., brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER REMOTE KEYPAD POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER...MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DVD/VCR POWER INPUT CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) CATV/DVDTV/VCR • How to identify a DVD...Denon JVC Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 02 09 .../VCR switch to DVD. (2) Point Remote towards DVD and press DVD/ VCR POWER. (3) Does the Remote turn the DVD ON and OFF? • If ...
..., brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER REMOTE KEYPAD POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER...MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DVD/VCR POWER INPUT CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) CATV/DVDTV/VCR • How to identify a DVD...Denon JVC Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 02 09 .../VCR switch to DVD. (2) Point Remote towards DVD and press DVD/ VCR POWER. (3) Does the Remote turn the DVD ON and OFF? • If ...
32C540 Operation Manual
Page 45
.../VCR switch to CATV. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY..., 33, 40, 41 18, 20 07, 08 27, 43 03, 22, 42 44 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29 32, 33, 40, 41 14 45 32C540 45
.../VCR switch to CATV. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY..., 33, 40, 41 18, 20 07, 08 27, 43 03, 22, 42 44 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29 32, 33, 40, 41 14 45 32C540 45