Sears VEOS 6501MA Owner's Manual
Sears VEOS 6501MA Owner's Manual

Sears VEOS 6501MA Owner's Manual

65" lcos hdtv monitor; widescreen rear-projection high-definition television monitor
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Owner's
ManualmDRAFT
2004-05-24-A
65" LCoS TMHDTV Monitor
Widescreen
Rear-Projection
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Model 6501MA
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  • Page 1 Owner's ManualmDRAFT 2004-05-24-A 65" LCoS TMHDTV Monitor Widescreen Rear-Projection High-Definition Television Monitor Model 6501MA ira1 powered by Bri||ian pl_61wor ks"' Drl_ UItraContrast SURROUND Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Espafiol, www.sears.com Fran_ais,...
  • Page 2 Please read the instructions carefully and keep the manual in a safe place for future use. @Sears, Roebuck and Co. 2--DRAFT 2004-05-24-A...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual TableofContents Contents S-Video ............Table ..........Composite Video ........... Notices .............. VIDEO 4 and 5 Warnings and Symbols ......... 480p/720p/1080i HD Component Inputs ..25 FCC information ............ VIDEO Changes or Modifications ........PC (VGA) Input ..........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Cancel .............. PIP Position ............. Enter ..............Audio ..............Volume ............. Menu Map ............M ute ..............On-Screen Menu ..........Closed-Caption Mode ........Layout ..............Closed Caption ..........Selecting Windows ........... Balance ............
  • Page 5: Notices

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Notices WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS Caution TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER BACK). NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Service Personnel = Warning , Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the lamp...
  • Page 6: Power On-Off Behavior

    Notices 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Important Safety Instructions Please read and understand the following important safety instructions before using your product. Save these instructions for future use. Always follow all warnings instructions marked on your product. Safety is foremost in our minds in the design these units.
  • Page 8: Antenna Safety

    Important Safety Instructions 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual ANTENNA SAFETY Instructions Read and observe the antenna manufacturer's installation and safety instructions recommendations. Site Selection Select a safe site to install the antenna. An outside antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or...
  • Page 9: Lightning Recommendation

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Important Safety Instructions If breathing has stopped, use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until a doctor or ambu- lance arrives and relieves you. If the heart has stopped, closed-chest cardiac massage must be done simultaneously. The ambulance should be informed when called...
  • Page 10 Important Safety Instructions 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual • Never expose the set to rain or water. If the TV becomes damp or wet, disconnect the plug and have it inspected by a service technician before further use. Rain or excessive moisture may cause...
  • Page 11: Warranty

    Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange to have it repaired free of charge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 12: Product Features And Specifications

    Product Features and Specifications 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual A video glossary is included in this manual beginning on page 62. Imaging Three Brillian UItraContrast LCoS Gen II microdisplays 1280 x 720-pixel native resolution Screen Ultra-fine-pitch surface, rear-projection Mirror Digital Plus Mirror first-surface reflective...
  • Page 13 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Product F eatures a ndSpecifications Power • 120Vac, 60Hz nominal (104-132Vac, 57-63Hz) • 370 watts maximum operating, 2.5 watts standby Size Weight • 61 "x44½"x23¼", 155cmx112cmx59cm (width x height x depth) 1301bs, 60kg Environment •...
  • Page 14: Carton Contents

    Carton Contents 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual 1. Owner's manual (includes warranty information) 2. 6501MA HDTV monitor Remote control Batteries 5. Component video cable (YPbPr) Colo, Code _,uo 6. DVI cable View 7. Audio cable Color Code 14--DRAFT 2004-05-24-A Veos...
  • Page 15: Installation

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Installation LIFTING AND CARRYING • Although the 6501MA HDTV features LCoS technology which weighs much less than large-screen CRT TVs, this is a large device. To prevent accidental damage and/or injury, enlist help when unpacking, lifting, and moving...
  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual PRECAUTION Turn off the HDTV monitor and any external audio-video components before connect- ing or disconnecting audio-video cables. Avoid these risks: • There is some risk of damage to the HDTV monitor or component by misalignment of connectors if either...
  • Page 17: Rear Connector Panel

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Connections REAR CONNECTOR PANEL Figure 2. Rear Connector Panel Location S-Video page 23 To Powered Composite (Variable) page 24 page 21 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VIDEO7 RESET AUDIO Input Input Input Input (Recessed 480i Pushbutton)
  • Page 18: Side Connector Panel

    Connections 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual SIDE CONNECTOR PANEL The side connector panel (VIDEO 8) is provided for easy access when temporarily connecting portable video components such as camcorders and digital still cameras. Side Connector Panel (VIDEO Figure 4. Side Connector Panel Location...
  • Page 19: Antenna/Cable (Rf) Inputs

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Connections ANTENNA/CABLE (RF) INPUTS __'_ TUNER l/TUNER 2 • Broadcast TV antenna With • Analog cable Connect • Connect a broadcast antenna or analog cable to TUNER 1 IN. • To connect a single cable or single antenna signal to both tuners, connect...
  • Page 20: Audio Outputs

    Connections 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual AUDIO OUTPUTS The 6501MA HDTV monitor includes its own built-in audio system and has audio out- put connections for use with a separate audio or home-theater sound system. The 6501MA HDTV monitor's built-in audio system includes a subwoofer output...
  • Page 21: Subwoofer Out

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Connections SUBWOOFER O UT With Separate, powered subwoofer A separate, powered subwoofer may be used with the HDTV monitor's built-in audio system for extended low-frequency audio range. A powered subwoofer can provide an improved home-theater experience without...
  • Page 22: Audio-Video Inputs

    Connections 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual AUDIO-VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO 1 480i Component Input With • DVD players • Cable boxes • Satellite boxes Some video game boxes may have component video cable options. Some models the video components listed above may not have component outputs.
  • Page 23: Video 2, 3, And 8

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Connections VIDEO 2, 3, and 8 Composite and S-Video Inputs With • VCRs • Camcorders • DVD players • Video games Composite • S-video provides better quality than composite video. S-Video? Connect S-Video • Connect the S-video connector...
  • Page 24: Video

    Connections 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Connect Composite Video • Connect the composite video connector on the HDTV monitor to the composite video connector on the video component. • Connect the AUDIO IN: L and R connectors to the line-level audio outputs on the video component.
  • Page 25: Hd Component Inputs

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Connections VIDEO 4 and 5 480p/720p/1080i HD Component Inputs Enhanced definition (480p) and high-definition (720p and 1080i) component video With • Progressive-scan DVD player (480p output) • D-VHS (digital) VCR (480p, 720p, or 1080i output) •...
  • Page 26: Input

    Connections 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual VIDEO 6 PC (VGA) Input Use With • Personal computers with analog VGA monitor output connections Connect • Connect the HDTV monitor's VIDEO 6: PC connector to the VGA connector on the personal computer using a male-male 15-pin D-subminiature...
  • Page 27 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Connections Configure HDTV • Press the MENU key to display the on-screen menu and navigate to Window: Image Size: Exact Pixels (1:1 ). Exact Pixels (1:1 ) sends each computer pixel to an HDTV pixel for the sharpest text and computer graphics.
  • Page 28: Video Interface Input

    Connections 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual VIDEO DVI--Digital Video Interface Input With • DVD players and other sources with DVl video output • Personal computer DVl video output connections Connect • Connect the HDTV monitor's VIDEO 7: DVl connector to the DVl connector on the personal...
  • Page 29: Controls And Indicators

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual FrontPanel C ontrols andIndicators FRONT PANEL KEYS Power Volume On-Off Channel Input Menu Figure 16. Front Panel Keys Power • Press once to turn The HDTV monitor on or off. The picture will appear in about 15 seconds.
  • Page 30: Indicators

    Front Panel Controls and Indicators 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual POWER AND LAMP INDICATORS Power Lamp (Green) (Amber) Figure 17. Front Panel Lamps The combination of the amber and green HDTV monitor indicator lights provide infor- mation about HDTV operation. Note: To maximize the life of the HDTV monitor's...
  • Page 31: Layout

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT infrared Transmitter LED Transmit Slee indicator LED Power Mute Page Volume --X Picture Aspect Ratio Move Layout Swap Help -- Jump Channel + Input input + Channel = Select Menu Return Info...
  • Page 32: Control Keys

    Remote Control 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual REMOTE CONTROL KEYS Keys are described below in approximately top-to-bottom layout order. Pwr (Power) • Press once to turn the HDTV monitor on or off. The picture appears in about 15 sec- onds. See "Power and Lamp Indicators" on page 30 for turn-on and turnoff behavior. Mute •...
  • Page 33: Ratio

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Remote Control is to choose the one you like best. You may prefer different settings with different pro- grams. Picture Mode is also available through the on-screen menu. See "Picture Mode" page 41. Aspect Ratio See "Image Size--...
  • Page 34: In Picture)

    Remote Control 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual POP 12 displays one reduced-size, full-motion picture plus twelve snapshot scans. Grid displays nine snapshot scans. Full Spilt POP3 Grid Screen Screen • To change the PIP window position, press Move one or more times. You may also change the PIP position using the on-screen...
  • Page 35: Channel

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Remote Control Channel Chan + • Press the CHAN + or CHAN keys once to view the channel number. • Press one or more times to step through higher- or lower-numbered channels. Input +/- •...
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    Remote Control 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Cancel ® • Press to remove a displayed favorites channel from favorite channels. See "Jump (Favorites)" on page 34. Enter • Press to add the displayed channel to favorites. See "Jump (Favorites)" on page 34. 36--DRAFT 2004-05-24-A Veos...
  • Page 37 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Remote Control Veos DRAFT 2004-05-24-A--37...
  • Page 38: Menu Map

    Menu Map 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Except Except Except PC and V Position Menu Background page 41 page 47 I Ol Picture Mode page 41 Except Grid only Color page Temperature page 40 Except PC and only Remote Control Navigation Keys •...
  • Page 39 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual MenuMap Volume /page page --_j_ Tuners only page I Acquire Channel Names page 50 DVI, and _" Except component VGA, Closed-Caption Background 1 page 50 Audio Output page 48 Password Movie Blocking Blocking Content Blocking page 52 page 52 page 53...
  • Page 40: On-Screen Menu

    On-Screen Menu 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual The on-screen menu will automatically disappear when changes are not made. It is programmable for 5 seconds, 15 seconds, or 60 seconds. See "Options" on page 41. LAYOUT Layouts are window arrangements for one or more pictures on the screen.
  • Page 41: Options

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual On-Screen M enu OPTIONS Source Select • Select Auto to allow the HDTV monitor to search for the first active input from video components or the tuners. • Select Manual to choose inputs using the INPUT +/- keys on the remote control the front panel keys.
  • Page 42: Sleep Timer

    On-Screen M enu 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual There is also a reset pushbutton on the rear connector panel with an additional reset behavior. See "Reset" on page 28 for additional information. See "Rear Con- nector Panel" on page 17 for the location.
  • Page 43: Frequency

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual On-Screen M enu Frequency Frequency appears only for the "PC" input (analog RGB signal connected to the VIDEO Frequency is automatically set by the HDTV monitor, but it can also be manually adjusted. • Adjust the frequency control...
  • Page 44: Window

    On-Screen Menu 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual WINDOW Image Size-- Composite, Component S-Video 1. Set the connected video components for output to a widescreen (16:9) TV. This is usually a one-time setup for video component outputs connected to VIDEO 1, 4, and 5 (component video inputs), and VIDEO...
  • Page 45: Widescreen Zoom

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual On-Screen M enu Image Size Picture Description Setting Use with widescreen DVD videos with movie ratios 2.2-2.40. Widescreen The 7% magnification reduces the black matte at the top Zoom o_r} and bottom, but also crops about 7% of the available video on the sides.
  • Page 46: Pc Input And Dvl

    On-Screen Menu 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Image Size-- Input Exact Pixels (1:1) • Select for one-to-one correspondence from computer pixels to HDTV monitor pix- !ilD ii!iii ¸ !ii i els. This produces the sharpest text and images from a computer. Monitor settings Exact...
  • Page 47: H Position (Horizontal Position)

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual On-Screen M enu H Position (Horizontal Position) • Adjust the value from 0 to 100 to adjust the image left or right. The factory setting is V Position (Vertical Position) • Adjust the value from 0 to 100 to adjust the image up or down. The factory setting is Freeze Window Freeze Window is not available when a PIP window is on the screen.
  • Page 48: Closed Caption

    On-Screen Menu 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual • XDS--Extended Data Services (displays information including program type, MPAA ratings, weather service bulletins, and more) Closed Caption • Select On Mute to display the closed captioning text when the remote control MUTE key is pressed or when Mute is selected using the on-screen menu.
  • Page 49: Audio Input

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual On-Screen M enu ¢ Input Audio • Select Follow to accept audio at the audio input connector associated with the selected video input. • Select Video 5 to accept audio only from VIDEO 5's associated audio input, regard- less of which video...
  • Page 50: Channel

    On-Screen Menu 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Source • Select Antenna to receive analog broadcast channels using an antenna connected to the TUNER inputs. • Select Cable to receive analog cable channels using a cable connected to the TUNER inputs. Region •...
  • Page 51: Content Blocking

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual On-Screen M enu 1. Select the channel using the CHAN + and CHAN - keys. 2. Navigate to ADD and press SELECT once to add the current channel. 3. Navigate to REMOVE and press SELECT once to remove the current channel.
  • Page 52: Password

    On-Screen Menu 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Password • To view the Movie Blocking and TV Blocking menus, change the restrictions, or to manage your password, you must first enter your password. The factory default password is 00000O. Enter 1. Use the • and • keys to select individual digits in the password.
  • Page 53: Tv Blocking

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual On-Screen M enu Some material may not be suitable for children. PG17 Parents Strongly Cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under R Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted. This not an MPAA (Motion Picture Association...
  • Page 54: Source Enable

    On-Screen Menu 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong lan- guage and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
  • Page 55: Care,Cleaning, Maintenance

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Care,Cleaning, Maintenance SCREEN AND CABINET CLEANING Precautions The screen features a hard-coat surface; however, it can still be scratched. To keep the screen in its best viewing condition, avoid touching the screen to minimize need for cleaning.
  • Page 56: Step-By-Step Lamp Replacement

    Care, Cleaning, Maintenance 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Step-by-Step Lamp Replacement 1. Turn offthe HDTV monitor. 2. Wait at least 1 minute for the lamp cooling fan to stop. 3. Unplug the HDTV monitor. 4. The lamp is HOT shortly after operation.
  • Page 57 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Care,Cleaning, Maintenance Guide Guide "-- Connector Back ofLamp Assembly DO NOT TOUCH LAMP Screw Figure 27. Lamp Assembly Grasp the new lamp assembly only by the handle. Inspect the lamp for obvious damage. Do not install or attempt to operate the lamp with a broken,...
  • Page 58: Appendix

    Appendix 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual ABOUT DEINTERLACING AND PROGRESSIVE-SCAN PLAYERS Television pictures are normally created from 480, 720, or 1080 horizontal lines (rows of pixels). The video signals that create the pictures are also described as either inter- laced or progressive.
  • Page 59: About 480P/720P/1080I Video-Component Output Settings

    6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Appendix • If INPUT 1 is used for another video component, consider using an S-video connec- tion on either VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or VIDEO 480p/720p/1080i ABOUT VIDEO-COMPONENT OUTPUT SETTINGS Video components that may have 480p/720p/1080i component-video outputs include:...
  • Page 60: About Dvd Formats

    Appendix 6501MA HDTV Monitor Owner's Manual Video Component Description Setting 480p is below high-definition quality. This setting will produce a less detailed picture unless the program was originated in 480p format. 480p 480p programs have little or no resampling by the video component.
  • Page 61 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual Appendix Recommended Setting Standard Image Size Setting ...) Widescreen DVD Video Use Widescreen Table 6: Aspect Ratio Selections (Continued) Widescreen DVD video provides the most picture detail on a widescreen TV. It takes advantage of as much of the picture height as possible...
  • Page 62: Video Glossary

    Video Glossary 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual 3-2 pulldown technique for converting 24-frame/second digital tuner New ATSC over-the-air broadcast or new movie film images to 60-field/second video. One film digital cable tuner. frame is transferred to three video fields and the follow- Dolby See Virtual...
  • Page 63 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual VideoGlossary LCoS Brillian Corporation trademark for its unique liq- surround sound Audio that uses multiple speakers uid-crystal-on-silicon microdisplays and technology. around the listener. For example, a 5.1 surround sound system has left, center, right, right-rear, and left-rear letterbox...
  • Page 64 Video Glossary 6501MA HDTV Monitor O wner's Manual 64--DRAFT 2004-05-24-A Veos...
  • Page 65: Master Protection Agreements

    [] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request- no extra charge Fast help by phone--phone support from a Sears technician products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair schedul- Power surge protection against electrical damage...
  • Page 66 Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada) www,sears.com www,sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. ! ; ;i!ii!iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ® Registered Trademark Trademark...

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