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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4
Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................... 4
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................ 4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................. 4
Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................ 4
Get the Picture .................................................................................................................. 5
Receiving Digital Channels ......................................................................................... 5
What You Need ........................................................................................................... 5
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 5
Receiving Analog Channels ........................................................................................ 6
What You Need ........................................................................................................... 6
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
S-Video Connection .................................................................................................... 7
Using the Side Jacks .......................................................................................................... 9
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 10
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 10
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup .................................. 10
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................. 10
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 11
Choose the Menu Language .................................................................................... 11
Tuning to a Channel ................................................................................................. 11
What to Expect ................................................................................................................ 12
Watching TV .............................................................................................................. 12
Remote Buttons .............................................................................................................. 13
Using the INPUT Button .................................................................................................. 14
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 15
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2: Using the TV Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................... 17
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 18
How V-Chip Works .................................................................................................... 18
Activate Parental Control ............................................................................................... 18
Resetting the Password ............................................................................................ 18
Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits .......................................................................... 19
The V-Chip Rating Screen ......................................................................................... 19
Blocking Age-Based Ratings .................................................................................... 19
Blocking Specifi c Content Themes ........................................................................... 20
Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings ........................................................................ 21
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings ............................................................... 22
V-Chip Exempt Program Block ................................................................................. 22
Activate KidPass ........................................................................................................ 23
Block Channel ........................................................................................................... 23
Front Panel Lock ....................................................................................................... 24
Change Password ...................................................................................................... 24
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