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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
CONTENTS Safety Warnings ...........2 Sleep Timer Setup .........18 Auto Off ............19 Important Safety Instructions ......3 Special Menu Option ......20 ~ 21 Remote Control / TV Front Panel Overview 6 ~ 8 Selecting the Main Picture Input Source ..20 Basic TV Setup and Operation ....9 Key Lock ............20 Picture Tilt ............20 Turning the TV On/Off........9...
Remote Control / TV Front Panel Overview 1. POWER (or ON/OFF) Refer to "Turning the TV On/Off" on page 9. power 2. CAPTION EZ Mute Selects CAPTIONS: , or caption tv/video 3. MULTIMEDIA pip/dw Selects COMPONENT mode. multimedia audio 4. VIDEO video Clear Selects factory preset picture settings:...
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13. TV/VIDEO Selects TV, VIDEO, or COMPONENT mode. 14. ARC power Selects 4:3 or 16:9 picture formats. caption tv/video 15. AUDIO (Not available using earphones). Selects the sound appropriate for the program's pip/dw Flat Music Movie Sports User character; , or multimedia audio 16.
Remote Control/Front Control Panel (Continued) This is a simplified representation of the front panel. on/off audio video S-video L/mono tv/video menu 21 22 13 6 21. STANDBY INDICATOR ( Illuminates red bright when the TV is in standby mode. Refer to "Turning the TV on/off" on the next page.
Basic TV Setup and Operation Before operating your TV, make sure the TV has been connected to an antenna or cable system and the TV is plugged into a power outlet. p 29 ~ 32. Turning the TV On/Off When the power cord is connected, the TV switches to standby mode and the standby indicator lights red.
Channel Menu Options Memorizing Available Channels with EZ Scan EZ Scan searches and memorizes all the active channels in your area. After EZ Scan, select channels with the buttons. Using the scan button You can conveniently run EZ Scan using the scan button on the remote control.
Adding/Deleting Channels with Manual Program Using the memory/erase button You can conveniently add or remove channels using the memory / erase button on the remote control. 1. Press the memory / erase button. The on screen display appears as shown right. Memory 2.
Channel Menu Options (Contd.) Favorite Channel Memory Favorite channel memory is a convenient feature enabling you to quickly scan up to eight channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. 1.
Picture Menu Options EZ Video You can select preset picture modes. Choosing a picture mode with the video button 1. Repeatedly press the video button to select: Day Light, Clear, Clear Optimum, Soft, User 2. Press the enter ( ) button to exit. Choosing a picture mode with the Picture menu Picture 1.
Picture Menu Options (Contd.) User Picture Appearance Adjustments You can manually adjust the picture levels: Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness, Tint to your preference. If the picture settings you adjust are not satisfactory, you can also select a factory preset picture setup. 1.
Sound Menu Options Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Second Audio Program) accompanying the stereo program if provided by the broadcaster who may transmit one additional sound signal as well as the original one. MTS is not available in video mode. 1.
Sound Menu Options (Contd.) AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) AVL automatically maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. Using the avl button Sound 1. Press the avl button. EZ Audio 2. Press the avl button to select 3. Press the enter ( ) button to exit.
Timer Menu Options Setting the Clock Before using the On/Off Timer features, set the current time on the clock. Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a PBS broadcast signal. The PBS channel signal includes information for the correct time and daylight saving time.
Timer Menu Options (Contd.) Off Timer/On Timer Setup Off Timer automatically switches the TV to standby mode at the preset time. On Timer automatically turns the TV on at the preset time and tunes to Timer the specified channel. Clock Off timer 1.
Auto Off Timer If a signal is not present on the channel, the TV automatically switches Clock to standby mode after 10 minutes. Off timer On timer 1. Press the menu button and then use button to select the Sleep Timer menu.
Special Menu Options Selecting the Main Picture Input Source Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other device that is connected to your TV. Using the tv/video button Special 1.
Degaussing Screen In this TV, the magnetic field of the earth may influence the color purity of the picture. The picture can also be disturbed by other nearby magnetic influences or perhaps because of the location of the TV itself. Stripes may appear on the screen or the color may not be equal in the corners.
Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words, which then appear on the television screen in a form similar to subtitles. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. Closed Captions Overview Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs.
Text Overview Text services give a wide variety of information on all kind of subjects (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, news for hearing-impaired---) displayed on the TV screen. But not all stations offer text services, even though they might offer closed captions.
PIP/Double Window Modes NOTE: PIP is not available if Parental Control is active. Watching PIP (Picture-in-Picture) PIP is a smaller inset picture placed on the larger main picture screen. Using the PIP feature enables you to view two different programs on the TV screen at the same time.
PIP Channel Search Use sub picture Channel Search to view the pictures of each of the programmed channels on the PIP screen, while the main screen shows the video input source picture. Press the ch.search button. The pictures of all the memorized channels are displayed one-by-one on the PIP screen, as shown to the right.
PIP/Double Window Modes (Contd.) Still Picture (Freeze) Press the still button. In PIP mode, the sub picture image is frozen. To cancel still picture mode, press the still button again. Notes • If PIP mode is not active, the Still Picture Still Picture currently-viewed picture is frozen PIP Mode...
Parental Control Overview The Parental Control function (V-Chip) can be used to restrict program viewing based on the ratings set by the user. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked.
Parental Control Setup Canadian English Language Rating System: • Unblocked • C and above (Children) • C8 + (8 years and older) • G and above (General audiences) • PG and above (Parental guidance suggested) • 14+ (Viewers 14 years and older) •...
Over-the-Air Antenna / Cable Service Connections Combination VHF/UHF Antennas 300 ohm Flat Wire TV rear 300 ohm Flat Wire 75 ohm 75 ohm Antenna Coaxial Jack Cable 300 to 75 300 to 75 75 ohm ohm Adapter ohm Adapter CATV Cable Connecting an Outdoor Antenna For the best reception, we recommend you use an outdoor antenna.
External Equipment Connections and Viewing Setups You can connect additional equipment, such as VCRs, camcorders etc. to your TV. Connection panels shown here may be somewhat different from your TV. Here is an example drawing of a typical jackpack layout. (L)-AUDIO-(R) VIDEO COMPONENT1...
Connecting an S-VHS VCR and Viewing Setup 1. Connect the S-VHS output jack from the VCR to audio video S-video the S-VIDEO jack on the TV. L/mono 2. Connect the audio/video output jacks from the VCR to the IN 3 (A/V) jacks on the TV. Video 3.
External Equipment Connections and Viewing Setups (Contd.) External Stereo Amplifier/Speakers 1. Connect analog/stereo amplifier input jacks to OUT (Audio) jacks on the TV. 2. Set up your speakers through your analog/ VIDEO (L)-AUDIO-(R) (L)-AUDIO-(R) stereo amplifier, according to the instructions provided with the amplifier.
Maintenance Early malfunctions can be prevented. Please read pages 2-3-4 in the front of the manual and follow the recommendations provided. Careful and regular cleaning of your new TV can enhance your viewing pleasure. Screen Cleaning 1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent.
Product Specifications Model C27V46 C32V46 Power requirements AC 120 V Television system NTSC Television channels VHF : 2 ~ 13, UHF : 14 ~ 69 Cable : 01 ~ 125 Power consumption See the back of the TV 75 Ω...
Troubleshooting Checklist SYMPTOMS No power No picture or sound Poor picture but good sound Poor reception Lines in picture Ghosts (multiple images) Remote control does not work. Cannot tune desired channel. CHECK THESE THINGS Is power cord plugged in? Is television turned on? Check batteries in remote control.
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