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Summarization of Contents
Important Information
Cleaning the screen and cabinet
Instructions for cleaning the TV screen and cabinet using a soft, dry cloth.
Disposing of your TV at the end of service life
Guidance on proper disposal of the TV, noting the mercury content in the LCD screen.
Superior features of your integrated digital television
Highlights the TV's integrated digital and analog receiver, TV Guide, and user-friendly menu.
Receiving digital broadcasting channels
Explains the need for antennas and how digital channels are grouped into bouquets.
Features of your new television
Special Features
Lists various advanced features, including connectivity, sound, teletext, and picture enhancements.
Start
Antenna connection
Details on connecting the antenna cable to the TV, considering external influences.
Powering on your device and the initial use
Steps for connecting the power cable and initial setup of the TV.
Batteries
Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control and proper disposal.
Your new television
TV Control Panel
Identifies and explains the function of buttons on the TV's control panel and the standby indicator.
Rear and Side External Connections
Diagram and description of all available input and output ports on the TV's rear and side panels.
Remote Control
Detailed explanation of each button on the remote control and their functions, including digital mode specifics.
Performing the initial power-on settings
TV controls
Explains basic TV controls like standby, channel selection, source switching, and volume adjustment.
Temporary sound mute (MUTE)
How to mute the TV sound temporarily using the MUTE button on the remote control.
Returning to Selected Program (SWAP)
Functionality to switch between the currently watched program and the last selected program.
Main Menu
How to access and navigate the main menu for TV settings and configurations.
Turning on the TV and Setting the Channels
Guide for the first-time TV setup, including country selection and automatic channel searching.
Performing Digital Tunings
Instructions for tuning digital channels, either automatically or manually.
Manual tuning of channels and storing in the memory
Procedure for manually tuning channels by frequency and storing them.
First Time Installation
Process to reset TV settings, delete all channels, and perform initial setup.
Program Table
How to view stored channels, switch between TV/Radio, and create favorite lists.
Displaying Television and Radio channel lists and selecting the channels
Navigating channel lists and selecting channels from the program table.
Creating favorite channels list
Steps to create up to 6 custom favorite channel lists for quick access.
Electronic TV Guide (EPG)
How to access and use the Electronic Program Guide for program information.
Digital Features
Accessing and configuring digital features like language, access control, and system settings.
Language Settings
Selecting subtitle and audio languages for supported digital broadcasts.
Access Control
Precluding inappropriate channels and setting age restrictions for programs.
User Interface Options
Settings to control the display of scrambled channels in the program table.
Timers
Viewing or managing reminders set from the EPG.
Favourite Lists
Referencing the section on creating favorite channel lists.
Common Interface Module
Settings for the CI Module which can be attached to the television.
System Menu
Displaying the television's hardware and software data.
Performing Analog Tunings
Instructions for tuning analog channels, either automatically or manually.
Automatic tuning of channels and storing in the memory
Procedure for automatic analog channel tuning using Autoprogram and storing them.
Manual tuning of channels and storing in the memory
Steps for manual analog channel tuning, including knowing or not knowing the channel number.
If you already know the channel number
Guide to manually tune and store channels when the channel number is known.
If you do not know the channel number
Procedure for manual channel tuning when the channel number is unknown, including search functionality.
Fine Tuning
How to adjust and store fine-tuning settings for optimal picture quality.
Program Table
Accessing the Program Table to manage stored channels.
Switching the locations of the stored channels
How to change the positions of stored channels in the program list.
Deleting a stored channel
Steps to remove a channel from the stored list.
Skipping a stored channel
How to hide specific programs from the channel scan sequence.
To name the channels
Procedure to assign custom names (up to five characters) to channels.
Settings of Your New Television
Sound Menu Settings
How to adjust volume and configure sound settings like balance, sound type, and mode.
Balance
Adjusting the sound balance between left and right loudspeakers.
Sound Type
Selecting between Mono/Stereo or Dual-I/Dual-II audio output.
Sound Mode
Setting the sound mode to NORMAL, SPATIAL, or SRS for enhanced audio.
AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting)
Managing automatic volume adjustments across different channels.
Headphones
Connecting and adjusting volume for headphones, and muting TV sound.
SRS TruSurround Sound
Explanation of the virtual surround sound technology provided by SRS TruSurround.
TruBass
Explanation of TruBass system for reinforcing bass sounds.
Dialog Clarity
Enhancing the understandability of speech in dialogues.
Equalizer
Adjusting sound frequencies using preset or custom equalizer settings.
Picture Menu Settings
Accessing and adjusting picture settings like brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness.
Picture Menu
Overview of the Picture menu and adjustable parameters for image quality.
DNR (Noise reduction)
Reducing picture interference and noise using the DNR feature.
Color Temperature
Adjusting the color temperature to WARM, COOL, or NORMAL.
Tint
Making Hue settings for NTSC video input via Scart.
Active Contrast (Optional)
Adjusting brightness for a wider contrast effect based on picture brightness.
Backlight
Adjusting the intensity of the LCD panel's backlight.
MPEG NR
Removing square artifacts from the picture, except in Tuner mode.
Picture Smart
Selecting preset picture modes (SOFT, NATURAL, RICH) or custom user settings.
Picture Format
Choosing the display format for broadcasts, including AUTO, 16:9, 4:3, etc.
14:9
Setting the movie format for 14:9 aspect ratio.
4:3
Setting the format for watching broadcasts in the 4:3 aspect ratio.
Letterbox (Optional)
Minimizing black stripes for '16:9 or Cinemascope' films by zooming.
Subtitle (Optional)
Pushing the picture upwards to display subtitles in '16:9 formatted' broadcasts.
Panorama (Optional)
Enlarging the image to fit the screen by stretching horizontally.
Features Menu Settings
Accessing and configuring features like Timer, Child Lock, and Digital Features.
Timer
Setting the TV to turn off or on at specified times.
Child Lock
Locking programs and preventing unauthorized access, for Analog mode only.
Active Antenna
Enabling the TV tuner to feed an external antenna without an external source.
Auto Scart
Automatically switching to AV mode when a Scart-connected device is active.
Other Picture Features
Additional picture features including Zoom, Freeze, and PIP.
Zoom
Activating zoom mode to enlarge and move the picture in stages.
Freeze (Freeze picture)
Freezing the current program picture until the button is pressed again.
Using PIP Feature (Picture in Picture) (*)
Displaying a secondary picture within the main picture or in a split screen.
PIP Position
Changing the display position of the PIP screen.
PIP Size
Increasing or decreasing the size of the PIP window.
Switching the locations of the Main screen and PIP screen
Swapping the main and sub picture windows.
PAT Mode
Viewing teletext broadcasts simultaneously with the current program.
Teletext
Entering the Teletext Mode
How to access and exit the Teletext broadcast mode.
Page Selection
Selecting specific pages or subpages using numerical keys and navigation buttons.
Teletext image in the TV picture (MIX)
Viewing teletext information alongside the TV broadcast.
Page enlarge button (DOUBLE)
Enlarging the top or bottom half of a teletext page.
Page Stop (HOLD)
Holding a specific page to view it for a longer time during automatic cycling.
Subpage selection (SUB)
Navigating through subpages of teletext content using specific buttons.
Temporary TV Picture (UPDATE)
Switching to TV picture while Teletext is searching for a page.
Question - Answer Button (REVEAL)
Disclosing hidden answers on teletext pages, such as in games or riddles.
Clock
Displaying the current time on the screen while watching TV.
Fastext
Using colored buttons for fast access to teletext subjects.
Toptext (optional)
Selecting relevant topics from a yellow and blue line at the bottom of the teletext screen.
External Equipment Connections
Headphone Connection
Instructions for connecting headphones with impedance between 8 and 32 ohms.
Connecting an external equipment via Scart connection
Diagrams and steps for connecting devices like VCR, DVD, or game consoles using Scart.
Connecting an external equipment via AV connection
Guide for connecting devices like cameras, decoders, or DVDs using AV (RCA) inputs.
Connecting an external equipment via S-Video connection
Instructions for connecting devices using S-Video inputs for improved picture quality.
Connecting an equipment via YPBPR connection
Connecting external equipment using YPBPR component input for video and sound.
Picture connection
Diagrams showing picture connection types.
Sound connection
Diagrams showing sound connection types.
(Component Input): When a connection is made via YPBPR socket...
Detailed steps for connecting and displaying YPBPR component input.
Connecting an external equipment via HDMI connection
Steps for connecting devices via HDMI for high-definition picture and sound.
HDCP
Information on HDCP support for protected content via HDMI connection.
Definition - HD-READY
Explanation of HD-READY capability and connecting HDTV sources.
PC connection
Connecting the TV to a PC for use as a monitor.
PC Connection:
Detailed steps for connecting a PC using D-Sub15 and PC AUDIO-IN.
Transition to the PC mode
How to switch the TV to monitor mode via the AV button.
PC Setting
Accessing and making settings within the PC mode setup menu.
AUTOCONFIGURATION
Automatically configuring geometric settings for PC input.
HORIZONTAL POSITION: Horizontal position setting.
Adjusting the horizontal position of the PC display.
VERTICAL POSITION: Vertical position setting.
Adjusting the vertical position of the PC display.
CLOCK FREQUENCY: This is the pixel clock frequency. User can narrow
Adjusting the pixel clock frequency for PC display clarity.
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