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Question posted by muskokaplastics on December 8th, 2015

When You Use A Dvd Player What Channel Do You Need To Have On Your Tv

when you use a dvd player what channel do you need to have on your tv. Model lnt 4042Hx

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on December 8th, 2015 3:42 PM

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You need to change the input, not the channel. Press the Source button at the top of your remote to cycle through the inputs until you see a picture from your DVD player.

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Owner Instructions - Page 3

... Cable TV 7 Connecting a VCR 8 Connecting a Camcorder 9 Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box 9 Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI...... 10 Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVI ........ 10 Connecting a Digital Audio System 11 Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 11 Connecting a PC 11 Operation Turning the TV On and Off 12 Plug & Play Feature 12 Changing Channels 13...

Owner Instructions - Page 4

..., contact your LCD TV. Warranty Card / Registration Card / Safety Guide Manual (Not available in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with your dealer. If any items are included with no Set-Top/Cable Box needed.  Remote Control The supplied remote can be used to turn the TV on the model. SRS...

Owner Instructions - Page 5

... -screen menu of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV's features. 3 + VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume. POWER INDICATOR Blinks and turns off when the power is on and off. buttons as you would use the remote control. The 23 and 26 inch models supports TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video...

Owner Instructions - Page 6

... TV system. @ KENSINGTON LOCK The Kensington lock (optional) is needed for external devices, such as VCR or DVD players. The place of a device with an HDMI output. 8 SERVICE Connector for software upgrades (see page 61). Use the HDMI 1 IN terminal for audio. 9 COMPONENT IN 1,2 Connects Component video/audio. - Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel...

Owner Instructions - Page 7

... off . ^ AUTO PROG. Remote Control You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top/Cable Box. 1 POWER Turns the TV on -screen menu items and change menu values. You can use . Press to display information on the Power, Channel, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE and Volume buttons. g INFO Press...

Owner Instructions - Page 9

... normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you will need a cable box to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is cable-ready, you have made this TV is usually channel 3 or 4.) English - Because this connection, set the A/B switch to "B", you set...

Owner Instructions - Page 11

... on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player or Set-Top/Cable Box. For example, if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN, connect the audio cable to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR 1. Each DVD Player or Set-Top/Cable Box has a different back panel configuration. When connecting a DVD player or Set-Top...

Owner Instructions - Page 12

... supplied) Each DVD player/Set-Top Cable Box has a different back panel configuration. When connecting a DVD player/Set-Top Cable Box, match the color of digital audio and video signals using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1 jack. LN-T3242H, LN-T4042H, LN-T4642H inch model supports HDMI3 only Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Cable...

Owner Instructions - Page 14

... the search before it is displayed. The TV will begin memorizing all the available channels are connected, select the "Air + Cable". After all of the panel. Air Cable Air+Cable Start Start Start .... Shop Home 4. In Cable mode, you want to return to Shop mode and you can also use in your home environment. The message "Select the clock mode." Air 50 50% Stop To stop ...

Owner Instructions - Page 15

... Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Move Enter Skip Enjoy your watching." The TV will not see channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have finished, press the ENTER button. Start Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1. is displayed. When you want to change channels. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set ." is displayed. English - 13...

Owner Instructions - Page 16

... sound settings. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of the screen. 2. English - 14 Adjusting the Volume 1. Using Mute At any time, you can cut off . Press the...mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL or VOL buttons. The TV will appear in the lower-left corner of certain audio-video settings. 1. Air 7 Mono Picture ...

Owner Instructions - Page 17

... the Channels Your TV can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of the available channels for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding or deleting channels (Channel List). Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to scan through the channels. Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can...

Owner Instructions - Page 19

..., your TV's volume. Your VCR should turn on after set up, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4, but try each code, 000 through 080. Note on the remote control. The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes, and Set-Top Boxes. Setting Up Your Remote Control After the television has been...

Owner Instructions - Page 20

... Up the Remote to Operate Your STB 1. Turn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your brand of DVD. If your DVD does not turn on page 21 of this manual for your TV's remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits...

Owner Instructions - Page 25

...button to select the "Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie" picture setting. Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has Three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie") that are not available...Color 55 Tint G 50 R 50 Backlight 10 ▼More Move Enter Return TV Picture Mode : Dynamic ► Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Sharpness 85 Color 55 Tint...

Owner Instructions - Page 32

...TV broadcasts only Move Enter Return TV PIP PIP Position Channel : Off : On : Cable 3 Move Enter Return Alternately, you turn the TV off while watching in -Picture 1. Press the STILL button to the TV via HDMI. This function is active only when the an external device (DVD player... still be used . Press the MENU button to select "On", then press the ENTER button. TV Setup ▲...

Owner Instructions - Page 34

... to select "Mode". Press the EXIT button to select one of the sound settings. Balance 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz Move Adjust Return Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings ("Standard", "Music", "Movie", "Speech", and "Custom") that is mostly dialog (i.e., news). • Choose Custom to increase or decrease the...

Owner Instructions - Page 42

... 40 To toggle between your favorite channels...Channel List", then press the ENTER button. 3. Using the Channel Lists Displays the channel list automatically when you press CH LIST button on the remote control to bring up the Channel Lists. Press the MENU button to display the menu. TV Channel Antenna : Air ► Auto Program ► Clear Scrambled Channel ► Channel...

Owner Instructions - Page 52

...that is "CC1". • CC1: The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These data channels should be various non-program related data. • Text2: Second Text Service. ... TV Caption Caption : On ► Caption Mode : Default ► Caption Options ► 4. Alternate program-related caption data, typically second language captions. • CC4: Special Non-Synchronous Use ...

Owner Instructions - Page 64

...box may need a firmware upgrade. Try connecting Component cables instead. No sound or sound is too light or too dark. Adjust the antenna. Try another channel. Unplug the TV for 30 ...digital signal strength and input antenna. Set your cable box. Make sure the Component cables are using a Cable/Satellite box, you 're receiving is plugged in the Display Modes. Problem Poor...

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