Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................................... 3
Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................................. 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........................................................................ 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ..................................................................................... 3
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................................................ 3
TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 5
Front Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 6
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 7
Complete Auto Channel Search................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 8
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes.............................................................. 8
Using the INPUT Button............................................................................................................................... 9
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components.......................................... 9
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................................................... 9
Programming the Remote ........................................................................................................................... 9
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ...................................................................... 11
Remote Control Codes ...................................................................................................11
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................. 13
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................... 13
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature...............................................................................................13
Parental Controls and V-Chip ...................................................................................... 14
How V-Chip Works ......................................................................................................................................15
USA V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................................................................15
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ..............................................................................................16