Table of C ontents Important Information Important Safety Precautions FCC Statement Introducing the Syntax OLEVIA TV Accessories Installation And Connection Guide Identifying Front Controls and Rear Inputs -Descriptions of Input Types -Connecting the TV's Power Installation -Connecting to an Antenna or Video Equipment with Antenna outlet...
Import ant information Caution Risk of electronic shock Do not open To reduce the risk of electronic shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified Repair Technician or Repair Center. Read the following context indicated by the following symbol to the left.
Import ant safety precautions Cleaning Remember to unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the display unit. And do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners to clean the display. Ventilation Do not cover or block these vents and openings located on the top and back of the display.
Important safety precautions Never insert objects or spill liquid into the display unit Never insert any object into the display unit through openings or spill liquid on the display unit. High voltage flows in the display unit, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts.
Replacement parts In case the display unit needs replacement parts, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
FCC Statement FCC notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Introducing the Syntax OLEVIA TV Welcome! Thank you for purchasing a Syntax OLEVIA LCD TV. This manual is to be used with the following model: LT37HVS This manual is designed to help you through setting up and operating your LCD TV as quickly as possible. The model and serial numbers are on the back cover of your TV.
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Introducing the SYNTAX Olevia TV Syntax OLEVIA LCD TV includes many features you will enjoy throughout the usage of your TV. These highlighted features include: Fully Integrated HDTV (High Definition TV): HDTV delivers a stunning picture far beyond the quality of standard televisions.
Accessories Supplied accessories Remote control & batteries (AAA x 2) Power cord x 1 VGA cable (D-Sub 15 male) x 1 User manual booklet x 1 LCD Multi-Media Display LT37HVS QSG x 1...
Accessories Optional accessories Wall mount set AV cable with RCA connector Model# WM-20D S-video cable HDMI cable Audio cable with RCA connector Component cable with RCA connector Audio cable with stereo mini jack Use the proper cable for the device. ( Stereo mini jack cable ) ( Stereo mini jack to RCA cable )
TV Installation and Connection Guide Identifying Front and Rear Panels Front Panel Turns display on/off POWER Displays the On Screen Display(OSD) MENU menu. In OSD menu, press it to return to pre-phase Adjusts Channel. In the OSD menu, CH / CH both key are used to navigate within menu.
TV Installation and Connection Guide Identifying Front and Rear Connectors Rear Panel HDMI Service Port AC IN power cord connects here. HDMI and VGA Port This display includes a HDMI input that receives analog or digital video signals through the interface for the display of high quality digital video signals.
Descriptions of Connector Types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during setup. 75-ohm coaxial cable Used for TV cable connection . S-Video Cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality. Audio/Video Cable Some DVD players are equipped with the following three video connectors: TV Installation and Connection Guide Video Yellow...
TV Installation and Connection Guide Connecting the Power Cord Complete other connections prior to connecting the power cord: 1.Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector of the TV 2.Connect the other end of the power cord to the wall outlet.
TV Installation and Connection Guide Installation In the following pages, you will find directions on how to install your tv and choice of video equipment. Connecting to an Antenna or Video Equipment with Antenna outlet Connecting to a VCR Connecting to an Audio Receiver/Home Theater System Connecting to a DVD Player with A/V or S Video Cables Connecting to a DVD Player with Component Cables Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with A/V Cables...
TV Installation and Connection Guide Connecting to an Antenna or Video Equipment with Antenna ou tlet Disconnect all power sources before making any connection. 1.Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable onto the ANT input on the back of the TV's right side panel. 75-ohm coaxial cable If connecting to Video Equipment with Antenna outlet 1.Using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (or choice of Antenna Cable), connect...
Connecting to a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use this hookup if you subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. 1.Using A/V cable and S-Video cables, connect the VCR's Audio and S Video OUT jacks to the TV's Audio and S-Video In jacks.
TV Installation and Connection Guide Connecting to an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1.Using an audio cable, connect the TV's audio OUT jack to the audio receiver's audio IN or AUX IN jacks. 2.Using an audio cable, connect the TV's audio Out jack to the subwoofer Audio In or AUX IN jacksreceiver's audio IN or AUX IN jacks.
Connecting to a DVD Player with A/V or S Video Cables Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks. Note: If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described for Connecting to a DVD Player With Component Connectors.(See page.19) 1.Using an A/V cable, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to...
TV Installation and Connection Guide Connecting to a DVD Player With Component Cables Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use this hookup if your DVD Player has component (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks. 1.Using a component video cable, connect the DVD Player's Y, Pb and Pr jacks to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks on the TV.
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with A/V Connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1.Using Audio and S Video cables, connect the satellite receiver's Audio and S Video OUT jacks to the TV Audio and S Video IN jacks. 2.Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV Ant (Antenna) jack.
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TV Installation and Connection Guide Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box With Component Connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use this hookup if your Satellite Receiver or Cable Box has component (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks. 1.Using a component video cable, connect the Satellite Receiver or Cable Boxes' Y, Pb and Pr jacks to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks on the TV.
Connecting to a PC with VGA Connector Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1.Using a D-Sub 15 pin cable, connect the VGA output terminal of the PC to the TV's VGA signal input terminal. 2.You may need to use a Stereo mini jack to RCA L/R connectors to receive audio.
TV Installation and Connection Guide Other Connections Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. See setup instructions for: Connecting to an Audio Receiver on page 15. Note: Subwoofer speakers must contain an amplifier in order to amplify the signal from the TV. Speaker outputs Headphone Set Note: When headphone is plugged in the speaker will turn into mute mode.
Remote Control Guide Remote Function Keys & Description Regular Buttons MUTE Press to mute the sound. NUMBER BUTTONS Press the number buttons to select channels on the display. CH RTN ( Channel return )Press to return the previous-channel. MTS Press to select from SAP, Mono or Stereo mode VOL+/ VOL Press to adjust the volume.
Remote Control Guide Hot Keys Tutorial The remote control contains 15 additional "Hotkeys" that represent direct access to a certain function on your TV. Hotkeys enable you to directly change the setting to your preference without having to navigate through the OSD (On Screen Display) Menu. How to use your Hot Keys HOT KEY FUNCTION TV/VIDEO Press to switch between TV and source as Video 1and...
Battery Installation 1.Push the tab and pull it out as illustrated below. 2.Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching the (+) and (-) on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control's battery department. 3.Replace the cover back and make sure the cover "snaps" into the remote control.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Introduction After you have finished connecting your TV, you are now ready to choose and personalize your TV settings in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu. There are four main sections in the OSD Menu: Video Audio Miscellaneous...
OSD-Video VIDEO Adjusting TV Picture Settings Advance Video Quality In this Setup Index, you can adjust the video and picture settings to suit your personal preferences. Video Settings Item Adjustment Brightness 0~100 Contrast 0~100 Saturation 0~100 0~100 Sharpness 0~100 Color temp Cool / Middle / Warm / User Red Gain 0~100...
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Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Advance P Adjust icture To further adjust specific picture settings, enter this function by pressing button. Advance Picture Adjust Definition of Terms Item Status Off/Low/Middle/Strong Black Level Extender On/Off White Peak Limitator On/Off Flesh Tone On/Off Adaptive Luma Control On/Off...
OSD-Video To Adjust S ettings: Use the remote buttons to adjust each Video picture setting, as seen below: Brightness Saturation To exit, press the Button Enter To Reset Factory Settings If, at any time, you wish to go back to original factory setting, you may do so by choosing the Default setting in the OSD Picture and Audio Sections.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Audio Adjusting Sound Quality Audio setting Definition of Terms Item Adjustment Treble -50~50 Bass -50~50 Balance -20~20 Surround On / Off Equalizer 1 Off, Concert, Living Room, Hall, Arena, Church Equalizer 2 Off, Rock, Pop, Live, Classic, Soft Mono, Stereo, SAP Speakers...
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OSD-Audio To Adjust S ettings: Use the remote buttons to adjust each Audio sound quality, as seen below: Treble Bass Balance Surround Sound is an available option for creating a panoramic stereo audio image by producing deep and rich bass tones and clear treble tones.
OSD-Audio MTS System for Stereo TV You can enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs. Additionally, you can press the hotkey "MTS" until the desired sound in dication appears. Each time you press the button, the sound indication changes as follows: Mono, Sap, Stereo Definifion of Terms Sound Effect...
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) MISCELLANEOUS Adjusting Personal TV Settings In this Section, you can adjust additional TV settings to your personal preference, including channel setup, choosing tuner modes, setting up timer, closed caption services, parental controls, and viewing the OSD in your preferred language.
OSD-Miscellaneous Setting the Channels After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Scan program to setup your channels. The program will scan and preset all receivable channels automatically. To Cancel Auto Program Exit auto scan program by pressing "menu" Key. Note: The Auto Scan is set to scan cable TV channels by default.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Watching favorite channels To watch your favorite channels after specifying your preferences, just press the Hotkey "FAVORITE" to browse through each favorite channel. Editing Channels You can also edit channels to your personal preference. Once you edit a channel, it will be skipped when surfing through TV channels.
OSD-Miscellaneous Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Personal Channel Preferences: Channel Naming You can also create personal names for each channel, which will show up in the upper Right hand corner of the TV screen. To Name a Channel: 1. Enter Channel Name sub-page 2.
OSD-Miscellaneous Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Setting up the TV Timer To setup the time on the TV: 1.Using keys, enter in HH: MM: SS Enter the time using the number keys found on the remote. 2.press "Enter" when complete. NOTE: Clock will NOT BE affected when Factory Default settings are reset.Under Activate, "ON"...
OSD-Miscellaneous Timer: Start Time / Stop Time You can set the TV to turn On and/or Off automatically at a predetermined time through the timer function. Use the Start Time to setup the hour and minute preferences. Your TV will automatically turn on at the set time. Use the Stop Time to setup the hour and minute preferences.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) TV OSD Languages There are nine language formats available for the OSD Menu. You may choose from the following: English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Deutsch, Francese, Italiano, Espanol, Portugues and Pycc Using the Parental Control Feature To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to Set the TV for desired rating systems.
OSD-Miscellaneous Parental Control 1. This function allows programs to be restricted and controlled by parents based on FCC regulation. It prevents children from watching program contents that may be prohibited by parents. 2. Restriction of programs is based on three Rating Systems: MPAA Rating, TV (Child) Rating and TV (Entire Audience) Rating.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Activating the Parental Control Feature Once you enter the highlighted section of Parental Control, you will have to enter your password. The Factory Default password is"9999". Once you enter the Parental Control Menu, you may change the password to your personal preference.
OSD-Miscellaneous Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) MPAA Rating controls channels and movies that are rated from G, PG-13, R, NC-17, and X. TV Rating controls channels and movies that have been rated from TV-Y, TV Y-7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA. To Block Unrated Channels You may choose "YES"...
OSD-Miscellaneous Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Setting up Parental Control Password Enter the password sub-page. Enter the current password. If this is the first time, you do not have to enter a password. You will have to enter and confirm your password before changing to a new password.
OSD-Miscellaneous Factory Default Option Reset Factory Settings: Initiating Factory Default will reset all OSD settings to original manufacture settings. The only items, which will remain unaffected are: Clock Auto Scan Channels Edited Channels Parental Control Password Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD)
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Adjusting Screen Modes There are two options in Screen Mode, "Aspect & View." Aspect will allow user to select different aspect ratios, whereas the View function will display different modes of viewing between 2 different sources. Changing the Screen Mode You can alter the aspect ratio of a picture by choosing between these four options: Input...
OSD-Screen Changing the View Modes You can select four view types of picture modes that best suits the program you are watching. You can set a different view mode for each video mode for each input and store it manually. View Modes Function Picture-in-Picture has a Main screen and small screen view...
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OSD-Screen Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) OSD View TV View...
OSD-Screen PIP mode You may adjust setting for each Picture source. Pic 1 allows for a TV, AV1, AV2 an d HDMI sources while Pic 2 supports all other input sources. Item Adjustment PIP Position Upper Left / Upper Right / Lower Left / Lower Right PIP-Pic1 TV1,AV1, AV2, HDMI...
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Split Screen Allows you to view two separate screens simultaneously (Picture 1 and Picture 2). Press 'source' button to switch from P1 to P2 and vice versa. OSD View TV View Pic1 Pic1 OSD-Screen Pic2 Pic2...
Split Screen mode You may adjust setting for each Picture source. Only Pic1 supports a TV input source, while Pic2 supports all other TV input sources. Item Adjustment Pic1 TV1, AV1, AV2, HDMI Pic2 AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, YpbPr1, YpbPr2, HDMI, VGA Note: Pic 1 allows for a TV, AV1, AV2 and HDMI.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) DTV:Adjusting DTV Settings Introduction to DTV A Brief Look at Broadcast and Digital Television Broadcast television is a traditional way of watching TV programs simply by installing an antenna. This is called analog TV.In recent years, many countries have begun to mandate a transition from analog to digital television.
OSD-DTV Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) DTV Functions The HDTV-ST Digital HDTV Receiver can receive channels from both VHF band and UHF band TV signals. All the major free-to-air station numbers currently available in your area are listed in the on-screen menu. To watch the channel, simply select the channel number.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Setting Up the DTV RECEIVER From your DTV OSD Menu, you can personalize your TV options in the following settins: Caption Channel Channel Before you can use any of the channel buttons (CH available channels must first be scanned and memorized. Initial Screen The first time the receiver is powered on, you will see the message "Press (Menu) key and then select Channel to run Auto/Manual...
OSD-DTV Auto Scan To automatically scan your channels, follow these steps: 1.Edit Press 2.Auto Scan and then press Enter. An AUTO-SCAN window 3.Manual Scan will display the SCAN status. The receiver scans Off-Air channels searching for both NTSC analog and ATSC digital signals from channel 2 to channel 69. The percentage bar shows the progress being made.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Adding Channels Manually You can add channels manually if they aren't detected by the Auto Scan utility using the following steps: On the Channel menu page, select "Manual Scan", and then use the button to select the channel connection: Air, Cable STD, Cable IRC, or Cable HRC.
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OSD-DTV Edit Channels (Block or Add to Favorites List) You can block access to channels or add them to your favorites list using the following steps: On the "Channel" menu, press the numeric key to input the default password "0000" or your password. Press and then press Enter.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Closed Caption Options Follow these steps to turn on closed captioning: Press buttons to highlight the "Caption" icon and press ENTER. Font Size: Press buttons and the ENTER button to select the desired Closed Caption font size. Font Style: Press buttons and the ENTER button to select the desired...
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OSD-DTV Closed Caption Background Color: Press buttons and the ENTER button to select the desired Closed Caption background color. Closed Caption Foreground Color: Press buttons and the ENTER button to select the desired Closed Caption foreground color. Closed Caption Background Opacity: Press buttons and the ENTER button to select the desired Closed Caption background opacity.
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Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Closed Caption Edge Style: Press buttons and the ENTER button to select the desired Closed Caption edge style. Closed Caption Edge Color: Press buttons and the ENTER button to select the desired Closed Caption edge color. Press EXIT button to return to the main menu or press MENU button to exit the menu system.
OSD-DTV Setup Press MENU, then use the buttons to highlight the "Setup" menu to access these sub-menus: 1.Format 2.Opacity 3.I-Plate 4.Time Zone 5.Language 6.About Format (Screen Format Setup) On the "Setup" menu, press press ENTER. Press buttons to select your screen type, video resolution and aspect ratio.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Aspect Ratio Your options on the Screen Format menu depend on the type of TV or monitor you are using with the Receiver. 4:3 (Letterbox): Select this when receiving a 16:9 source signal to see the original 16:9 format. Blank panels appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
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OSD-DTV Opacity (Transparency of On-Screen-Display) Press buttons to highlight Opacity and press Enter. Use the buttons to change the percentage of the On-Screen- Display's transparency. Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu or press the MENU button to exit the menu system. I-Plate (Display time of the information-Plate) Select I-Plate, then press Information-Plate display time to 2, 4, 6 seconds or to turn it off.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Time Zone Press buttons to highlight TIME ZONE and press ENTER. If you are receiving a digital signal, the Receivers time will be set automatically. Press the buttons to change the time display format to 12 or 24 hours.
OSD-DTV About (Receiver Information) Press buttons to highlight About and press the ENTER button to see the information window containing hardware and software information. Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu or press the MENU button to exit the menu system. Lock Rating (Lock Programs by Rating) Press...
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Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) After the password is entered, the screen will display these three sub- menus: 1.Rating 2.Password 3.Reset Box Press buttons to highlight the "Rating", and then press Enter to access the rating control menu. This menu lists both MPAA and USTV (FCC) Parental ratings. You can independently lock the MPAA and TV ratings.
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OSD-DTV Important information About "Parental Rating" Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: USTV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violen ce and explicit sexual content. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Change Password Access to the "Lock" or "Channel" menus is controlled by a Password. You need to enter the correct password to access these functions. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press buttons to highlight the Lock icon. Then press buttons to highlight the Password and press ENTER.
OSD-DTV You must reset the Receiver back to its default status if you forget the password. You will lose all your settings after the Receiver has been reset. Using the "POWER button on the front panel or remote control, cycle the power off and back on again.
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Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Next Program Press the button to display information for the NEXT program. Press the button to display information for the PREVIOUS program. Extended Program Information Press the DISPLAY button again to display extended program information for the current TV channel.
OSD-DTV EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press the EPG button to display the Program Guide window. The current program will be highlighted automatically in yellow. Press buttons to scroll the program list to the left or right and view up to 12 hours of program guide information. Press buttons and scroll through the program list upward or downward to view the program guide for different channels.
OSD-DTV Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) CLOSED CAPTIONS If the I-Plate indicates that there is Closed Caption data on the current channel, pressing the CC/CS button on the remote control will display the C.C. Options list on the TV screen. keys to highlight the desired CC signal and press the ENTER button.
OSD-DTV FAVORITE CHANNEL LIST When you are watching broadcast or cable TV channels, you can press the "FAV" button on the remote control to display the Favorite Channel List. keys to select the "ALL", "ATSC", "NTSC" or "FAV" program lists. keys to highlight the program you want and press the ENTER button.
Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) Selecting Digital Channels Selecting digital channel numbers is different from selecting traditional channel numbers. For example, To select digital channel number: 10 - 2 1. press numeric key "1" and "0" 2. press the " "button 3.
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OSD-DTV Adjusting On Screen Displays (OSD) DTV Channel Table Information *Log on to the website http://www.antennaweb.org and select "Choose An Antenna". Enter your address and find the DTV stations airing the EDTV / HDTV signal in your local area and then visit the local station websites for program schedules.
Specifications TFT LCD Panel Specifications Panel size 37" Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixels 1366 X 768 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1600:1 H/V(View Angle) 178 (H) / 178 (V) Gray to Gray Response Time 8 ms Video/Graphic Processing PC compatible frequency 30~85 KHz(H) / 50~80Hz(V) Max.
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TFT LCD Panel Output Terminals Output 1: Stereo Audio R/L x1 Audio Output(Rear) Output 1: Earphone 1/8" Audio Output(Front) Others Power (Voltage) 100~240 VAC / 50-60 Hz (Power Consumption) 180W Stand-by < 3W Dimensions (W x D x H) 45.6 in x 5.9 in x 26.3 in 51 in x 14.2 in x 31 in Carton Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight...
Timing Mode for VGA and DVI Resolution Vertical frequency(Hz) Source 480p YPbPr 720p 1080i 512 x 384 640 x 350 640 x 400 640x480 720 x 350 720 x 400 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 Horizontal frequency (Khz) 59.94 31.469 33.75...
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Source Resolution Vertical frequency(Hz) 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1152 x 870 1152 x 900 1024 x 1024 1280x 960 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 1366 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1366 x 768...
Pixels Policy Syntax's D.O.A. Policy for LCD TVs for Defective Pixels on LCD Panels (Applicable to the LCD TV sold within USA & Canada only) Syntax LCD TVs are evaluated at a distance of approximately 50 centimeters (approximately 20 inches) between the LCD panel and the eyes of the user at a 90 degrees viewing angle.
Channel Favorite - Feature on the OSD for the Syntax Olevia models that allows the user to scroll through a defined list of channels that the user sets up. Channel Edit - Feature on the OSD for the Syntax Olevia models that allows the user add or delete a channel.
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DVI-I - Digital Video Interface Integrated; Cable that supports analog and digital signals; See DVI DTV - Digital Television Factory Default - Feature on the OSD for the Syntax Olevia models that resets all menu options to factory default. F-Connector - The standard connector found on video equipments that coaxial cables connect to.
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1/60 of a second, before reassembling the even lines which results in a full picture. Antonym: Progressive Language - Feature on the OSD for the Syntax Olevia models that enables the OSD to be read in different languages.
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Glossary Swap - Button featured on the Olevia remote. Used in the POP3 or PIP12 views to swap the sub viewable boxes with the main viewable box. Tint - Adjusts the whiteness level within the color . Similar to Hue.
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