BEFORE USE Explanations of Required Symbols…………..….………….…...……. 1 Antenna Installation Safety…………………………………….………. 2 Safety Guidelines…………………………………………….…...…..… 3 Cleaning the LCD TV…………………………………………………… 4 INSTALLATION Package Contents……………………………….……………………… 5 Front View of the LCD TV…………………..………………………….. 5 Rear View of the LCD TV…………………….………………...……... 5 Back View of the LCD TV………..…………………………………... 7 Remote Control…………………..……………………………………...
Explanations of required symbols: SYMBOL WARNING All warnings and instructions marked on the LCD-TV are for your safety. Please read the safety and operating instructions before using the LCD-TV. Keep this user’s manual for future reference. WARNING – To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose this LCD TV To Rain Or Moisture! The HD LCD TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the TV.
Do not attempt repairs yourself. Your warranty does not cover repairs or attempted repairs by anyone not authorized by Vivitek Corp. If your LCD TV will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the LCD TV and remove the batteries from the remote control.
instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
Vivitek Corp. does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD TV screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or LCD TV case. Vivitek Corp. will not be liable for damage resulting from the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
INSTALLATION Package Contents Your product package includes: Vivitek 40"/46" LCD-TV HDTV x1 Remote Control x1 Power Cord x1 User Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 AA batteries for remote control x2 Front View of the LCD TV Use the buttons on the right side of the LCD TV or on the remote control to display the On Screen Display (OSD).
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Front View of the LCD TV Power ON/OFF 1. Power Button Select Active Video Input or choose a selection (SEL) while in 2. Input the OSD MENU. Adjust (CH 3. Channel + / - control while in the OSD Menu. Adjust (VOL 4.
Back view of the LCD TV 1. S-Video Input Connect to a legacy video device such as a VCR or video game system. 2. Composite Video Input Connect to a legacy video device such as a VCR or video game system. 3.
Remote Control The included universal remote allows you to control the Vivitek LCD-TV as well as other name brand TV's, VCR's, DVD players and cable/satellite set top boxes. For further information on how to program the remote control for operating other devices, refer to...
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Remote Control Selecting the signal source: TV/DTV Switch to TV mode. Switch to composite video mode. S-Video Switch to S-Video mode. COMP Switch to component mode (Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr). Switch to PC mode. HDMI Switch to HDMI mode. MENU setting: Activates OSD Menu.
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4) Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Transmission range of the remote control The infrared remote control will function up to 20 feet away from the LCD-TV. The optimal angle for operation is +/- 15 degrees on axis of the receiver.
Refer to pages 12 - 33 of this user manual for details about each OSD menu option. The first time the Vivitek LCD-TV is powered on, the OSD setup wizard will appear, allowing you to customize various settings based on your preferences and location.
OSD Menus There are four main menu options that are common to all input modes. These are Picture, Audio, Settings and Locks. When using the TV tuner mode, two additional options are available as Channels and Guide. All the menu items can be adjusted either by the remote control or using the control keys front of the LCD TV.
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Picture Settings: The Picture Settings sub-menu allows adjustments to display settings such as brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness and backlight level. Menu options may vary depending on the input source. Aspect Ratio: The Aspect Ratio sub-menu option adjusts the manner in which source signal formats are displayed on the screen.
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Color Temp. The Color Temp. sub-menu option allows you to adjust the level of intensity of the white color spectrum as displayed on the screen. The "Cool" item sets the white levels towards the blue end of the spectrum. The "Normal" item sets the white levels as close to neutral as possible.
2. Audio Bass, Treble & Balance The Bass, Treble and Balance sub-menu adjusts the ranges of high and low sound frequencies as well as the audio balance levels for left and right speaker output. Analog Preference The Analog Preference sub-menu sets the audio output mode to the desired listening preference.
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TV Speaker The TV Speaker sub-menu sets the speaker output preference. The available modes are as follows: Internal Audio from internal speakers only. External Audio from external speakers, such as if the TV was connected to a stereo receiver. Both Audio from both internal and external speakers.
3. Channels Master List The Master List sub-menu defines which channels are available for viewing when utilizing the analog/digital tuner.
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Favorites The Favorites sub-menu adds or subtracts channels from the favorite channels list. Channels added to the list can be accessed by pressing the FAV1 or FAV2 button on the remote control instead of directly entering the channel number. The following sub-menu items allow for modification of the favorite channel lists. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to scroll through the available channels, then use the SEL button on the remote control to add/remove the selected channel.
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Scan Channels The Scan Channels sub-menu automatically scans for available channels based upon the source input selected. If scanning for OTA (over the air) channels, select Antenna as the input source. If scanning for Cable channels, select Cable as the input source. After selecting the input source, activate the Scan button to initiate scanning or cancel the scan function by selecting Don't Scan.
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Find Channel The Find Channel sub-menu allows for manual addition of user specified channels. Channel Name edit The Channel Name Edit sub-menu allows for modification of the friendly name of any channel within the channels list. To modify a channel name, select the Channel Name Edit sub-menu, scroll through the list of available channels and press the SEL button to modify the desired channel name.
4. Settings Menu Language The Menu Language sub-menu toggles the default language for the on-screen display menus. Closed Captions Closed Captions provide on-screen text in conjunction with the audio program for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Activation The Activation sub-menu enables/disables closed captioning text. Basic Selection The Basic Selection sub-menu configures the video frame field setting for closed captioning content. Most closed caption content can be found within CC1.
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Advanced Selection The Advanced Selection sub-menu provides enhanced closed caption modes for the CC experience. Advanced Appearance The Advanced Appearance sub-menu provides customization of the CC text through font, size, color and display options.
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Reset CC Reset all Closed Caption sub-menu options to the factory defaults. Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer sub-menu initiates a timer that will automatically power off the LCD-TV when the desired countdown value has been reached.
Power Management The Power Management sub-menu configures the power state of the LCD-TV when turned off. Normal mode places the TV into a low power standby state, from this low power state, the TV can be turned on quickly; Energy Saving mode turns off all power to the TV, from the...
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System Info The System Info sub-menu provides detailed information about the LCD-TV and its operating status. Information provided includes the system firmware version as well as the current input source and signal types being decoded. Reset All The Reset All sub-menu resets each and every OSD menu item to the factory default setting.
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The Language Setting wizard sets the default language for the on-screen display menus and message screens. Time Zone The Time Zone wizard sets the location of the LCD-TV as pertaining to the programming guide for the digital (ATSC) tuner. Note: The time zone wizard only supports North American locations.
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Daylight Saving The Daylight Saving wizard sets the clock to acknowledge daylight savings time as pertaining to the programming guide for the digital (ATSC) tuner. RF Input Source The RF Input Source wizard sets the default TV tuner source signal. For over the air analog/digital (including high definition), select Antenna.
5. Locks The Locks menu provides the ability to set ratings and block programming that may be inappropriate for the viewing audience such as programs and movies that contain violence, adult language or nudity. A personal identification number (PIN) will need to be created the first time the Locks menu is accessed.
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Rating Locks The Ratings Locks sub-menu blocks programming based upon the TV or Movie rating for the country specified. Note: The Ratings Locks are only valid for the North American market. Note: The Ratings Locks menu is only applicable when the input source is the TV tuner. USA TV Ratings as determined by the FCC.
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Canadian (French) ratings as defined by the Regie du Cinema. General programming, suitable for all audiences 8 ans+ Children eight years and older 13 ans+ Viewers 13 years and older 16 ans+ Viewers 16 years and older 18 ans + Adult programming Canadian (English) ratings as defined by the Regie du Cinema.
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Channel Locks The Channel Locks sub-menu provides individual channel blocking regardless of any ratings lock in place. Change PIN The Change PIN sub-menu allows the user to set up a new PIN. The original PIN is required to make any change.
Reset Locks Reset all channel and rating locks to the factory defaults. (unlocked) 6. Guide The Guide menu displays program information for the current channel such as signal strength, audio/video signal type, channel number, V-Chip support, closed captioning status and program title. Note: The Guide menu is only applicable when viewing digital television through the TV tuner.
Preset Timing Mode (Pre-adjusted to reduce blanking: 1360 x 768 at 60Hz) Warning: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these refresh rates; doing so may result in permanent damage to the LCD-TV. Note: Product Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Preset Timing Mode (Pre-adjusted to reduce blanking: 1360 x 768 at 60Hz) Warning: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these refresh rates; doing so may result in permanent damage to the LCD-TV. Note: Product Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting No Power Make sure the power cord is not disconnected or loose. Make sure the fuse and electricity outlet are working properly. Forget Parental Control Password Select “ PASSWORD EDIT” and enter “0000” to reset the password. AUDIO Interconnection Issues Check if S-Video and Composite (AV) share the same audio source.
VESA standards. packing. Step-1 (1) With the LCD-TV firmly packed within the shipping carton, turn the carton upside down and lay it on a flat and steady surface. (2) Remove the plastic handles that secure the bottom to the carton. Step-2 (1) Lift the bottom and packing materials up and out of the shipping carton.
The included universal remote control can operate up to four distinct devices. The TV button on the remote control has been pre-programmed for this Vivitek LCD-TV. Instructions for programming a third party VCR, DVD, PVR, set top box, amplifier, etc...
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Device program codes ###### Setup Codes For TVs (T) ###### Addison 10092 Admiral 10093, 10463 Advent 10761, 10842 Aiko 10092 Aiwa 11914 Akai 10812, 10702, 10030, 10672, 11903 Albatron 10700, 10843 America Action 10180 Anam 10250, 10180, 10700 Anam National 10250, 10650 Anhua 10051...
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