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T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. F27TF12.00.Cover 7/19/01, 3:37 PM 1.
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Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.
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3 T able of Contents Introduction: Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 V -Chip: Parental Controls ................................................................
T able of Contents 4 Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Features The PIP (Picture-In-Pictur e) Feature ............................................................................... 22 How V -Chip Works .....................................................
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote Contr ol • T ur n on the TV • Initial Setup 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment.
6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV . Please use the following chart to deter mine which connection is best for you.
8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV back panel VIDEO LINE IN COMPONENT-IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINE OUT VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT L R CH3 VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CH4 ANT/CABLE 75 Ω Connection: TV + VCR 1.
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV back panel VIDEO LINE IN COMPONENT-IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINE OUT ANT/CABLE 75 Ω VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT L R CH3 VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CH4 AUDIO OUT L R YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO DVD Player Connection: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1.
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Note : The back of your VCR and satellite receiver might not look exactly like the ones shown here. VCR ANT. IN RF OUT CH VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 TV back panel .
Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your satellite receiver to your VCR A. Connect the audio/video cables.
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV , you ’ ll be asked to set a few menu screens so that your TV will set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV . The other options in the SET UP menu are explained in Chapter 4.
14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Add or Erase Channels Y ou might want to add or erase some channels if they ’ re inactive, have weak signals, or you don ’ t want them in your channel list. The channel list is the list of channels that the TV tunes to when you press the channel up and/or channel down buttons.
Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The buttons on the remote contr ol • Programming the r emote to operate other components • How to use the r emote after you ’ ve programmed it • How to order a new r emote control • Code list 15 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment.
16 Chapter 2 The Remote Contr ol 123 456 789 0 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX SAT • CABLE OK CH + CH VOL VOL VCR2 The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Y our backlit remote has a light button that glows in the dark.
Chapter 2 17 The Remote Contr ol INPUT button Repeatedly press to select the TV tuner , or line inputs ( LINE 1 for the rear LINE IN/ IN1 jacks, LINE 3 for the rear LINE IN/IN3 jacks, LINE 2 for the front VIDEO, L/MONO, R jacks or COMPONENT for the COMPONENT jacks).
18 Chapter 2 The Remote Contr ol Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands.
Chapter 2 19 The Remote Contr ol Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, VCR2, etc.
20 Chapter 2 Code List VCR Admiral ........................................................................ 2131 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko .................................................
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) • Parental Contr ols and V -Chip Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again.
Using the TV ’ s Features 22 Chapter 3 The main PIP buttons (PIP , CH CTRL and SWAP) ar e at the bottom of the remote control. The PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) Featur e The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 23 • [ , ] to move cursor • [OK] to set MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE ENERGY SAVE SET UP V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES OPTION SECRET No.
Using the TV ’ s Features 24 Chapter 3 An Older Rating . Encoded on older movies. Same as NC-17. No one 17 and under admitted . Restricted . Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Parent Strongly Cautioned . Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 25 Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Using the TV ’ s Features 26 Chapter 3 AGE TV-Y :----- TV-Y7 :----- TV-G :----- TV-PG :----- TV-14 :BLOCK TV-MA :BLOCK CONTENT RETURN • [ , ] to move cursor • [ , ] to set Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- based ratings you can block or view.
Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 27 Download New Rating System Y ou can choose to download additional new rating systems. The new rating systems will be automatically set according to the ratings you have previously chosen. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears).
Using the TV ’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 T ur ning V -Chip Block On and Off If you don ’ t turn on the V-Chip feature, none of the settings for V- Chip Rating Limits will take effect.
Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Y our TV ’ s Menu System • The TIMER Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The COMPONENT ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The .
30 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System TIMER Menu Y ou must set the clock before you can use the ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER. CLOCK SET The TV has an automatic clock setting feature that automatically sets the time from an EDS (Extended Data Service) channel when the power is turned off.
Chapter 4 31 Using the TV ’ s Menu System • Automatic Clock Set Press the up or down arrow to select AUTO CLOCK ON and press OK. The indicator moves to EDS CH. If you know the EDS channel in your area, use the left and right arrows to enter the number or select AUTO and press OK.
32 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUST menu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV . Y ou also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets.
Chapter 4 33 Using the TV ’ s Menu System AUDIO ADJUST Menu The AUDIO ADJUST menu lets you choose various settings for MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) and Equisound as well as adjust the bass, treble, and balance. Y ou can also reset all of the audio features to the factory presets.
34 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System CLOSED CAPTION Menu Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. Check your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts.
Chapter 4 35 Using the TV ’ s Menu System The ENERGY SA VE Menu This feature reduces the brightness of the picture, lowering the power consumption of your TV/VCR by approximately 20 percent. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down arrow button to select ENERGY SA VE and press OK.
36 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System • BLUE SCREEN This feature reduces the noise and mutes sound from channels with no signal or a weak signal. 1. Press the up or down arrow to select BLUE SCREEN and press OK. 2. Press the left or right arrow button to switch between ON and OFF .
Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Car e and Cleaning • Fr ont Panel • Back Panel • TV ’ s Video Input Channel • Limited W arranty • Accessories • Index 37 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for r epresentation only.
Additional Information 38 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. General TV Problems TV won ’ t turn on • Press the TV button. • Something might be wrong with your remote control.
Chapter 5 39 Additional Information T roubleshooting Sound okay , picture poor • T ry adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions. • Check connections — make sure all cables are firmly inserted into the correct jacks.
Additional Information 40 Chapter 5 VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE COMPONENT -IN IN 3 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) OUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO TV back panel Y IN 1 Back Panel (listed left to right) LINE I.
Chapter 5 41 Additional Information Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts.
Additional Information 42 Chapter 5 Product r egistration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV . It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Chapter 5 43 Additional Information 123 456 789 0 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX S.
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Chapter 5 45 Additional Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ............................................ Sales T ax ..........................................................
T o Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll- free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
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Additional Information 48 Chapter 5 A Accessories, ordering 45 Add/erase channels 14 Age-Based Ratings 25 ANT/CABLE jack 40 Arrow buttons 16, 24, 33, 34, 35 AUDIO ADJUST menu 33 AUDIO IN jacks 11 Audi.
Chapter 5 49 Additional Information T Table of contents 3 TIME menu 30 TIMER button 17 Troubleshooting 38 TV button 17, 43 TV GUIDELINES menu 23, 25 V V-Chip 23 chart for age-based ratings 25 chart fo.
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