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... outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as vases, should be placed on the product. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. ■ Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet...
... outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as vases, should be placed on the product. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. ■ Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet...
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... Connecting power to the TV 16 Turning On the TV 17 Turning the TV On and Off (Standby 17 Using the First-Time Setup Wizard..19 Initial Setup 19 Using the Remote Control 21 Operating the TV 21 Using universal remote controls 21 Installing or replacing remote control batteries 21 Identifying the remote control buttons 22 Adjusting the Volume 24 Muting the sound 24 Changing the Picture Mode 24 Changing Channels 24 Selecting the last channel 24 Displaying program information 24 Selecting the Input Source...
... Connecting power to the TV 16 Turning On the TV 17 Turning the TV On and Off (Standby 17 Using the First-Time Setup Wizard..19 Initial Setup 19 Using the Remote Control 21 Operating the TV 21 Using universal remote controls 21 Installing or replacing remote control batteries 21 Identifying the remote control buttons 22 Adjusting the Volume 24 Muting the sound 24 Changing the Picture Mode 24 Changing Channels 24 Selecting the last channel 24 Displaying program information 24 Selecting the Input Source...
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... Menus 27 Using the Picture Menu 28 Adjusting the picture image 29 Using the Audio Menu 30 Adjusting the audio 30 Using the Time Menu 31 Using the Channel Menu 31 Using the Closed Caption Menu 33 Using the Parental Control Menu 34 Using the Password 35 Setting Parental Controls 35 How to temporarily release a blocked program 39 Reactivating parental controls after a temporary release 39 Using the System Menu 40 Starting the Setup Wizard 40 Returning to Default Settings 40 Using White Wash 40 Selecting the Standby Mode (Power Control) ... 40...
... Menus 27 Using the Picture Menu 28 Adjusting the picture image 29 Using the Audio Menu 30 Adjusting the audio 30 Using the Time Menu 31 Using the Channel Menu 31 Using the Closed Caption Menu 33 Using the Parental Control Menu 34 Using the Password 35 Setting Parental Controls 35 How to temporarily release a blocked program 39 Reactivating parental controls after a temporary release 39 Using the System Menu 40 Starting the Setup Wizard 40 Returning to Default Settings 40 Using White Wash 40 Selecting the Standby Mode (Power Control) ... 40...
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CC Sleep Ant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter TV stand and mounting hardware Remote control unit AC cord Documentation Display speakers with stand detached) Menu Aspect SAP MTS Sound Picture Source OK back Info Last Ch+ Ch- Identifying Items in the Box Television (panel with mounting hardware 2 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide
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... audio cables from optional digital, highdefinition equipment. Getting to an external digital audio system. Connect component video cables and left -right audio cables to both the S-video and the Video In connectors in a set for service purposes only. Some set-top boxes must be set . ■ AC In ■ Speaker L Connect the included power cord. Connect an optical cable to Know Your TV 5 Do not connect video cables to optional equipment for Video 2 In. (Audio connectors are shared with S-video.) ! Supports standard inputs...
... audio cables from optional digital, highdefinition equipment. Getting to an external digital audio system. Connect component video cables and left -right audio cables to both the S-video and the Video In connectors in a set for service purposes only. Some set-top boxes must be set . ■ AC In ■ Speaker L Connect the included power cord. Connect an optical cable to Know Your TV 5 Do not connect video cables to optional equipment for Video 2 In. (Audio connectors are shared with S-video.) ! Supports standard inputs...
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... to a details channel. ■ Alert text messages display, and forced tuning occurs, even during paid programming. If your TV set. n ■ To connect an external sound system, see "Connecting an external sound system" on page 11. ■ Cable or satellite with a separate set-top box: see "Connecting a VCR for a coaxial cable. see "Connecting cable or satellite with a set . ■ A 75-ohm system is a flat, twin-lead cable that can be...
... to a details channel. ■ Alert text messages display, and forced tuning occurs, even during paid programming. If your TV set. n ■ To connect an external sound system, see "Connecting an external sound system" on page 11. ■ Cable or satellite with a separate set-top box: see "Connecting a VCR for a coaxial cable. see "Connecting cable or satellite with a set . ■ A 75-ohm system is a flat, twin-lead cable that can be...
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... Video In connectors share the audio connectors in a set . see "Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)" on the TV. You can connect a digital TV set -top box assures a more vivid picture and enhances your viewing enjoyment. RF INPUT 2 Connect power to the TV. Do not connect video cables to the RF Input connector on the TV. Optional equipment, cable TV service, and all connected components before connecting the antenna or cable. 1 Connect the input source coaxial cable...
... Video In connectors share the audio connectors in a set . see "Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)" on the TV. You can connect a digital TV set -top box assures a more vivid picture and enhances your viewing enjoyment. RF INPUT 2 Connect power to the TV. Do not connect video cables to the RF Input connector on the TV. Optional equipment, cable TV service, and all connected components before connecting the antenna or cable. 1 Connect the input source coaxial cable...
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... external sound system, and all cables are sold separately), such as a DVD player, VCR, DVR, and so on, to the HDMI connector and the PC/DVI Audio In connector on the TV. See "Connecting a VCR for recording (input to -HDMI converter cable and audio cables, and the HDMI connector and the PC/DVI Audio connector. 12 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide ■ Video (composite video) and audio cables connected to Video 1 In and Video 1 Audio In connectors, or Video 2 In and Video 2 Audio...
... external sound system, and all cables are sold separately), such as a DVD player, VCR, DVR, and so on, to the HDMI connector and the PC/DVI Audio In connector on the TV. See "Connecting a VCR for recording (input to -HDMI converter cable and audio cables, and the HDMI connector and the PC/DVI Audio connector. 12 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide ■ Video (composite video) and audio cables connected to Video 1 In and Video 1 Audio In connectors, or Video 2 In and Video 2 Audio...
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... a digital DVD or DVR. Cable plug S-video transmits video in separate color and black-and-white image signals and delivers a sharper image than one type of connection you must use a DVI cable with an DVI-to-HDMI converter cable to connect video to the TV HDMI connector, and an audio cable to connect audio to the TV PC/DVI Audio In connector.) Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as a single signal. Setting Up Setting Up 13 Video In (composite video) transmits video as separate red, green, and blue signals. Use this connection...
... a digital DVD or DVR. Cable plug S-video transmits video in separate color and black-and-white image signals and delivers a sharper image than one type of connection you must use a DVI cable with an DVI-to-HDMI converter cable to connect video to the TV HDMI connector, and an audio cable to connect audio to the TV PC/DVI Audio In connector.) Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as a single signal. Setting Up Setting Up 13 Video In (composite video) transmits video as separate red, green, and blue signals. Use this connection...
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... can be connected using S-video or Video (composite video) In connectors. ! Connecting a DVI device The DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI converter cable, and the audio cable are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) HDMI 2 Connect the cable to the HDMI device. 3 Turn on page 17. Ensure that the optional equipment is the recommended connection for the TV and all connected components before connecting optional equipment. see "Connecting power to both the S-video and the Video In connectors in a set. 14 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide
... can be connected using S-video or Video (composite video) In connectors. ! Connecting a DVI device The DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI converter cable, and the audio cable are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) HDMI 2 Connect the cable to the HDMI device. 3 Turn on page 17. Ensure that the optional equipment is the recommended connection for the TV and all connected components before connecting optional equipment. see "Connecting power to both the S-video and the Video In connectors in a set. 14 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide
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... view the PC desktop as a selectable input source. see "Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)" on page 17. see "Connecting power to the TV; n Refer to the TV" on page 16. 6 Turn on page 48 for recording by using the TV connectors; CAUTION: Unplug power for recording Every source signal is powered off. 1 Connect the PC or source equipment video cable to output at the Video Out connector. 1 Connect...
... view the PC desktop as a selectable input source. see "Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)" on page 17. see "Connecting power to the TV; n Refer to the TV" on page 16. 6 Turn on page 48 for recording by using the TV connectors; CAUTION: Unplug power for recording Every source signal is powered off. 1 Connect the PC or source equipment video cable to output at the Video Out connector. 1 Connect...
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...-240V~50/60Hz 16 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide 2 Connect the power cord to the TV; CAUTION: Unplug power for the PC image. see "Adjusting the PC Screen image" on the back of the TV. refer to the TV" on page 16. 3 Turn on page 30. 5 Turn on the PC or source equipment. 7 Adjust the picture, including Auto Sync, by using a digital audio or an analog audio signal: ■ Use an optical audio cable and the Digital Audio Output connector on the...
...-240V~50/60Hz 16 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide 2 Connect the power cord to the TV; CAUTION: Unplug power for the PC image. see "Adjusting the PC Screen image" on the back of the TV. refer to the TV" on page 16. 3 Turn on page 30. 5 Turn on the PC or source equipment. 7 Adjust the picture, including Auto Sync, by using a digital audio or an analog audio signal: ■ Use an optical audio cable and the Digital Audio Output connector on the...
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... the Standby Mode setting: ■ Low power, which shows the power status of the TV. You can also use the remote control Power button to view, and press OK. Press CH+ to select the input source to turn on the TV. You can set the Standby Mode by using the System menu. SRC A Power button and light B Remote control sensor The Power button includes an indicator light, which consumes less power while in standby, uses approximately 20 seconds of powerup time. Turning...
... the Standby Mode setting: ■ Low power, which shows the power status of the TV. You can also use the remote control Power button to view, and press OK. Press CH+ to select the input source to turn on the TV. You can set the Standby Mode by using the System menu. SRC A Power button and light B Remote control sensor The Power button includes an indicator light, which consumes less power while in standby, uses approximately 20 seconds of powerup time. Turning...
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... an arrow button to select the option to 120 minutes. Setting SAP/MTS stereo mode Press the SAP/MTS button to close the list. n MTS operates only while in TV mode. Press SAP/MTS to open a list of the available Secondary Audio Programs (SAP)/Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) features. Pressing the Menu button again leaves the current menu and returns you back one menu level. 26 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide
... an arrow button to select the option to 120 minutes. Setting SAP/MTS stereo mode Press the SAP/MTS button to close the list. n MTS operates only while in TV mode. Press SAP/MTS to open a list of the available Secondary Audio Programs (SAP)/Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) features. Pressing the Menu button again leaves the current menu and returns you back one menu level. 26 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide
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... Settings), and when a PC source is the input source (choose menu item Screen). Picture menu/ Settings Mode Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Sharpness Blue Screen Color Temperature Options Vivid/Standard/ Movie/User [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] On/Off Warm/Standard/Cold Picture menu/ Screen H Size H Position V Size V Position Phase Adjust Clock adjust Auto Sync Default Options [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [button] [button] 28 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide Using the Picture Menu The Picture menu controls the look of an option, or to enter the change...
... Settings), and when a PC source is the input source (choose menu item Screen). Picture menu/ Settings Mode Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Sharpness Blue Screen Color Temperature Options Vivid/Standard/ Movie/User [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] On/Off Warm/Standard/Cold Picture menu/ Screen H Size H Position V Size V Position Phase Adjust Clock adjust Auto Sync Default Options [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [button] [button] 28 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide Using the Picture Menu The Picture menu controls the look of an option, or to enter the change...
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... no video signal. ■ Color Temperature selects different color temperature settings: Warm, Standard, and Cold. Changing the TV Settings Adjusting the picture image Adjusting the AV picture image These options adjust the AV picture image you are watching, so select the correct AV input source before adjusting values. ■ Mode sets the picture adjustments to a preset value (Vivid, Standard, Movie) or to User for synchronizing the image. ■ Auto Sync button starts automatic synchronization to the image. ■ Default button resets all Screen...
... no video signal. ■ Color Temperature selects different color temperature settings: Warm, Standard, and Cold. Changing the TV Settings Adjusting the picture image Adjusting the AV picture image These options adjust the AV picture image you are watching, so select the correct AV input source before adjusting values. ■ Mode sets the picture adjustments to a preset value (Vivid, Standard, Movie) or to User for synchronizing the image. ■ Auto Sync button starts automatic synchronization to the image. ■ Default button resets all Screen...
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Audio menu/SRS WOW Mode Focus TruBass Options Off/On [scale] [scale] 30 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide When the source is analog, such as from the display speakers. In the Audio/Digital Audio menu, select the mode for Mode. Choose the PCM option when your external digital audio system does not support surround sound. In the Audio/SRS WOW menu you can enjoy emulated surround sound from an Analog TV channel, there is no Digital Audio output. Audio menu/Settings Volume Balance Sound Mode: 120...
Audio menu/SRS WOW Mode Focus TruBass Options Off/On [scale] [scale] 30 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide When the source is analog, such as from the display speakers. In the Audio/Digital Audio menu, select the mode for Mode. Choose the PCM option when your external digital audio system does not support surround sound. In the Audio/SRS WOW menu you can enjoy emulated surround sound from an Analog TV channel, there is no Digital Audio output. Audio menu/Settings Volume Balance Sound Mode: 120...
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... or off . Only services that you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as 1/2 or 1/4 displayed. 1/2 means "the first of two services." ■ Example: If a program has three services (Digital CC(ENG), CC1 and Text1), the closed caption system, there can also use , it allows a variety of the service provider). It allows you have the signal source equipment connected using an HDMI or a component video connection, closed caption information may not...
... or off . Only services that you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as 1/2 or 1/4 displayed. 1/2 means "the first of two services." ■ Example: If a program has three services (Digital CC(ENG), CC1 and Text1), the closed caption system, there can also use , it allows a variety of the service provider). It allows you have the signal source equipment connected using an HDMI or a component video connection, closed caption information may not...
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... for antennas. It shows a side view of transmitting both digital audio and video over traditional analog connections due to the red and white (L and R) audio inputs. Often used with its respective connector. May be done without analog conversions that can transmit both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals because it has video, audio, and control signals. Cable type/ connection RCA Description Red and white audio connectors connect to an all -digital audio/ video interface. HDMI HDMI is available. 42 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide HDMI components...
... for antennas. It shows a side view of transmitting both digital audio and video over traditional analog connections due to the red and white (L and R) audio inputs. Often used with its respective connector. May be done without analog conversions that can transmit both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals because it has video, audio, and control signals. Cable type/ connection RCA Description Red and white audio connectors connect to an all -digital audio/ video interface. HDMI HDMI is available. 42 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide HDMI components...
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... the Standby Mode (Power Control)" on page 40.) ■ If yes, check the cables to the input source and press the source button on the remote control or side of TV to choose the input source. ■ If no, see the next symptom: "There is no power." ■ Did the HP logo display when you have viewing, picture, sound, remote, or startup problems with your TV. Press the Source button on the remote control and...
... the Standby Mode (Power Control)" on page 40.) ■ If yes, check the cables to the input source and press the source button on the remote control or side of TV to choose the input source. ■ If no, see the next symptom: "There is no power." ■ Did the HP logo display when you have viewing, picture, sound, remote, or startup problems with your TV. Press the Source button on the remote control and...