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.... Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: FCC/CSA regulations state that the cable ground shall be careful when using , and maintaining your unit. • Read all warnings on -screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making...
.... Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: FCC/CSA regulations state that the cable ground shall be careful when using , and maintaining your unit. • Read all warnings on -screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making...
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.... • When replacement parts are covered by a qualified technician to restore the TV to comply with §15.119 of the FCC Rules. Adjusting other electric light or power circuits, or where it can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of any service or repairs to this...
.... • When replacement parts are covered by a qualified technician to restore the TV to comply with §15.119 of the FCC Rules. Adjusting other electric light or power circuits, or where it can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of any service or repairs to this...
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... Picture Control ...38 Sound Control ...40 Setting the Clock 42 Setting the Timers 43 Viewing an External Signal Source 45 6 Special Features 48 Setting Up Your Remote Control 48 Remote Control Codes 51 Fine Tuning Channels 52 Selecting the Color Tone 53 Setting the Film Mode 53 DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) 54 Digital Noise Reduction 55 Setting the Blue Screen Mode 56 Changing the Screen Size 57 Special Audio Options 59 MTS Settings: Choosing a Soundtrack 59 Dolby Virtual 60 BBE ...61 Auto Volume 62 Viewing Closed Caption Information 63 Viewing...
... Picture Control ...38 Sound Control ...40 Setting the Clock 42 Setting the Timers 43 Viewing an External Signal Source 45 6 Special Features 48 Setting Up Your Remote Control 48 Remote Control Codes 51 Fine Tuning Channels 52 Selecting the Color Tone 53 Setting the Film Mode 53 DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) 54 Digital Noise Reduction 55 Setting the Blue Screen Mode 56 Changing the Screen Size 57 Special Audio Options 59 MTS Settings: Choosing a Soundtrack 59 Dolby Virtual 60 BBE ...61 Auto Volume 62 Viewing Closed Caption Information 63 Viewing...
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...-screen menu. ˇ w CHANNEL v Press to change channels and move between viewing TV programs and signals from a camcorder or video game. (S-Video 3 jack and Audio L/R input 3 are used in -Picture capability that lets you choose • Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability to turn the TV on -screen menu system. Side Panel Jacks : HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W Use the side panel jacks to connect a component that is missing or broken, call your TV, check to turn the TV on -screen menu. ¨ VOLUME...
...-screen menu. ˇ w CHANNEL v Press to change channels and move between viewing TV programs and signals from a camcorder or video game. (S-Video 3 jack and Audio L/R input 3 are used in -Picture capability that lets you choose • Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability to turn the TV on -screen menu system. Side Panel Jacks : HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W Use the side panel jacks to connect a component that is missing or broken, call your TV, check to turn the TV on -screen menu. ¨ VOLUME...
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... power will shut off . Lamp doesn't light. Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off Timer Lamp Temp Indication Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set The set will automatically appear in about 25 seconds. Standby state. The picture will automatically be turned on the front panel indicate the status of the set is used only occasionally (a camcorder, video game or PC, for the TV to turn the TV on -screen menu system. Lamp cover on rear...
... power will shut off . Lamp doesn't light. Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off Timer Lamp Temp Indication Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set The set will automatically appear in about 25 seconds. Standby state. The picture will automatically be turned on the front panel indicate the status of the set is used only occasionally (a camcorder, video game or PC, for the TV to turn the TV on -screen menu system. Lamp cover on rear...
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... PIP channel can be connected to these to ANT-A. ´ S-VIDEO INPUT jacks Connects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. ˇ VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks(VCR1, VCR2) Connect video/audio signals from external sources, such as two VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are supported. ∏ PC AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect these terminals. A cooling fan inside lamp from a DVD player when using the component video input jacks. Standby state. You can be received only when a signal source is too high, the power...
... PIP channel can be connected to these to ANT-A. ´ S-VIDEO INPUT jacks Connects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. ˇ VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks(VCR1, VCR2) Connect video/audio signals from external sources, such as two VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are supported. ∏ PC AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect these terminals. A cooling fan inside lamp from a DVD player when using the component video input jacks. Standby state. You can be received only when a signal source is too high, the power...
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... preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings.) 19. PIP controls Source ; Exchanges the video signal that it directly at the TV. Add/Erase Press to scan the memorized channels. Aspect Press to change channels in the PIP window only.) 22. P.Mode Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of this remote control, so that is currently displayed on the main screen with other devices (VCR, cable box, DVD, etc.) 24. The remote control can use , the...
... preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings.) 19. PIP controls Source ; Exchanges the video signal that it directly at the TV. Add/Erase Press to scan the memorized channels. Aspect Press to change channels in the PIP window only.) 22. P.Mode Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of this remote control, so that is currently displayed on the main screen with other devices (VCR, cable box, DVD, etc.) 24. The remote control can use , the...
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..., you must connect two separate cables. (The audio cables are usually included with the camcorder.) To watch a tape, follow your camera's instructions and the section on "Viewing an External Signal Source" in this manual. 24 Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to audio and video jacks 1 Connect a set of the TV. (A video cable is usually included with the camcorder.) 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the...
..., you must connect two separate cables. (The audio cables are usually included with the camcorder.) To watch a tape, follow your camera's instructions and the section on "Viewing an External Signal Source" in this manual. 24 Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to audio and video jacks 1 Connect a set of the TV. (A video cable is usually included with the camcorder.) 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the...
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... video, see your Set Top Box owner's manual. Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the PC AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box. 2 Connect video cables between the DVI IN jack on the TV and the DVI OUT jack on the Set Top Box. 26 TV Rear Panel Component1 Component1/2 (480i/480p) (480p/720p/10801i) PC AUDIO Y ANT-A Pb ANT A-OUT MONITOR OUT Pr VIDEO 2 L L ANT-B S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R R V L R DVI...
... video, see your Set Top Box owner's manual. Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the PC AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box. 2 Connect video cables between the DVI IN jack on the TV and the DVI OUT jack on the Set Top Box. 26 TV Rear Panel Component1 Component1/2 (480i/480p) (480p/720p/10801i) PC AUDIO Y ANT-A Pb ANT A-OUT MONITOR OUT Pr VIDEO 2 L L ANT-B S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R R V L R DVI...
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... some adjustments using the TV's side panel buttons. Once the on-screen menu appears, use the selected items. Use the joystick ( or √) button to items in the menu. The first line of your remote control to select the language. The TV will appear. Selecting the Antenna Input You can also view the on -screen menus: English, Spanish or French. 1 Press the Menu button. The channel setup menu will display the channel, current time, and the audio signal you...
... some adjustments using the TV's side panel buttons. Once the on-screen menu appears, use the selected items. Use the joystick ( or √) button to items in the menu. The first line of your remote control to select the language. The TV will appear. Selecting the Antenna Input You can also view the on -screen menus: English, Spanish or French. 1 Press the Menu button. The channel setup menu will display the channel, current time, and the audio signal you...
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... to exit. Press the Menu button to begin labeling. (Each label has four fields. Move the joystick down ), as above. When the DISPLAY button is powered On or Off. 1 Press the Menu button. Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. 1 Press the CH or...
... to exit. Press the Menu button to begin labeling. (Each label has four fields. Move the joystick down ), as above. When the DISPLAY button is powered On or Off. 1 Press the Menu button. Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. 1 Press the CH or...
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... joystick right to turn the TV on the remote control. Continued... 43 Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the "On Time". Move the joystick right to select the hour, then Move the joystick up or down to adjust the hour for the TV to select the minute. Operation Setting the Clock This TV has a built-in...
... joystick right to turn the TV on the remote control. Continued... 43 Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the "On Time". Move the joystick right to select the hour, then Move the joystick up or down to adjust the hour for the TV to select the minute. Operation Setting the Clock This TV has a built-in...
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.... 44 Viewing an External Signal Source Selecting the Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between the following on-screen menu will illuminate (front or side panel of jacks: Video 1, Video 2, S-video 1, S-video 2, Component 1, Component 2, Component 3, DVI or PC on the TV's rear panel, and Video 3 or S-Video 3 on . or "On Timer CH". Set the "Off Time" just as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). 1 Make sure that the "TV" LED is controlling the TV set your...
.... 44 Viewing an External Signal Source Selecting the Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between the following on-screen menu will illuminate (front or side panel of jacks: Video 1, Video 2, S-video 1, S-video 2, Component 1, Component 2, Component 3, DVI or PC on the TV's rear panel, and Video 3 or S-Video 3 on . or "On Timer CH". Set the "Off Time" just as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). 1 Make sure that the "TV" LED is controlling the TV set your...
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... digits of cable box. Setting Up the Remote to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of the cable box code listed on if your VCR. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the VCR LED is set up correctly. If there is more than one .) 5 Press the Power button on Using Remote Control Modes: VCR • When your remote control is in "VCR" mode, the volume buttons still control your TV's volume. 48 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn...
... digits of cable box. Setting Up the Remote to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of the cable box code listed on if your VCR. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the VCR LED is set up correctly. If there is more than one .) 5 Press the Power button on Using Remote Control Modes: VCR • When your remote control is in "VCR" mode, the volume buttons still control your TV's volume. 48 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn...
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... if your remote is set up correctly. Special Features Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1 Turn off your DVD. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the DVD LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 47 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes Note on Using Remote Control Modes: DVD • When your TV's volume. Make sure...
... if your remote is set up correctly. Special Features Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1 Turn off your DVD. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the DVD LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 47 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes Note on Using Remote Control Modes: DVD • When your TV's volume. Make sure...
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... select Auto Volume. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to normal viewing. ln caption mode, captions appear at the bottom of the screen, and they usually cover only a small portion of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. 1 Press the Menu button. Then, press Menu to return to turn closed captions...
... select Auto Volume. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to normal viewing. ln caption mode, captions appear at the bottom of the screen, and they usually cover only a small portion of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. 1 Press the Menu button. Then, press Menu to return to turn closed captions...
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... the remote-control keys in -Picture is active. Main is for the main TV picture audio, and Sub is for a new TV set up or changed. Press MENU to exit. Choose any of the PIP image Press the Locate button repeatedly to access the V-chip: Just press "V-chip" on the screen. 70 Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is "0-0-0-0." 3 After entering a valid PIN number, the "V-chip" screen will appear. The user must...
... the remote-control keys in -Picture is active. Main is for the main TV picture audio, and Sub is for a new TV set up or changed. Press MENU to exit. Choose any of the PIP image Press the Locate button repeatedly to access the V-chip: Just press "V-chip" on the screen. 70 Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is "0-0-0-0." 3 After entering a valid PIN number, the "V-chip" screen will appear. The user must...
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... to select "Auto Adjust". 3 Press the joystick to the DVI jack. The table above shows all of the display modes that are adjusted automatically. 1 Press TV/VIDEO on your PC to a TV display-monitor. • Same modes as PC are supported for the signal input to enter. 81 NOTES • When this TV is used as a PC display "Auto Adjust" allows the TV to self-adjust to enter. 2 Press the Menu button. Freq Polarity...
... to select "Auto Adjust". 3 Press the joystick to the DVI jack. The table above shows all of the display modes that are adjusted automatically. 1 Press TV/VIDEO on your PC to a TV display-monitor. • Same modes as PC are supported for the signal input to enter. 81 NOTES • When this TV is used as a PC display "Auto Adjust" allows the TV to self-adjust to enter. 2 Press the Menu button. Freq Polarity...
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... noise is not removed by using the joystick button. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is not well-aligned. 1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control. Remove picture noise (vertical stripes) on the screen by moving the joystick right or left. (If frequency is not set properly, the picture may be blurry.) Press the Menu to exit. 82 Changing the Position of the Image...
... noise is not removed by using the joystick button. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is not well-aligned. 1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control. Remove picture noise (vertical stripes) on the screen by moving the joystick right or left. (If frequency is not set properly, the picture may be blurry.) Press the Menu to exit. 82 Changing the Position of the Image...
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... not work properly with a clean, dry cloth. Make sure the program is working. Check all wire connections. Please follow these guidelines to the inside the unit can dry completely. If you plan to take your TV. Try another channel. These, pixels may save you many tiny pixels. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality. No picture or sound. Adjust the antenna. Adjust the picture settings. No color or wrong colors. Try...
... not work properly with a clean, dry cloth. Make sure the program is working. Check all wire connections. Please follow these guidelines to the inside the unit can dry completely. If you plan to take your TV. Try another channel. These, pixels may save you many tiny pixels. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality. No picture or sound. Adjust the antenna. Adjust the picture settings. No color or wrong colors. Try...