Sanyo Flat Panel Television AVL 263 User Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
AVL-261/263/  
321/323  
26” and 32"* LCD High-definition Colour TV with  
ATSC Digital Tuner  
* Diagonal m easure  
For best TV picture quality and channel selection connect to a digital  
cable or satellite receiver  
Help Line: 1-800-263-224  
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (Eastern)  
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Important Information  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
WARNING:  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
dangerous voltage within the product's  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constituteariskofelectricshocktopersons.  
CAUTION-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any  
servicing other than that contained in the operating  
instructions unless youarequalifiedtodoso.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literatureaccompanyingtheappliance.  
This productutilizes tin-leadsolder, andfluorescentlampcontaininga smallamountofmercury. Disposalofthese materials maybe regulateddue  
to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance:  
www.eia.org  
FCC STATEMENT  
FCC Notice  
LCD TV: A CLASS B digital device  
This equipmenthas beentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe limits fora Class Bdigitaldevice, pursuanttopart15ofthe FCCRules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial  
environment.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction  
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause  
harmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserwillberequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathis ownexpense.  
FCC CAUTION:  
Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by the  
manufacturercouldcauseharmfulinterferenceandwouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatethis device.  
WARNING: This is a CLASS B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in  
whichcasetheusermayberequiredtotakeadequatemeasures tocounterinterference.  
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Important Safety Precautions  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.  
This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN  
POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions  
when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD TV product, please read  
thefollowingprecautions carefullybeforeusingtheproduct.  
1.Readtheseinstructions---Alloperatinginstructions mustbereadandunderstoodbeforetheproductis operated.  
2.Keeptheseinstructions---Thesesafetyandoperatinginstructions mustbekeptinasafeplaceforfuturereference.  
3.Heedallwarnings---Allwarnings ontheproductandintheinstructions mustbeobservedclosely.  
4.Followallinstructions---Alloperatinginstructions mustbefollowed.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water---for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,  
kitchensink,orlaundrytub,inawetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool,andthelike.  
Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature  
environment, as this causes condensation, which may result in fire, electric shock, or  
otherhazards.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth---Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
Donotuseliquidcleaners oraerosolcleaners.Useadampclothforcleaning.  
7. Ventilation---Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer instructions. The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for  
ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation  
can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on  
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This  
product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed  
place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturers instructions arefollowed.  
8.Heat sources---Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves,orotherapparatus (includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.  
9.Grounding or Polarization---Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoes notfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.  
10.Power cord protection---Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
thepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.  
11.Attachments---Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer.Useofimproperattachments canresultinaccidents.  
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Important Safety Precautions (continued)  
12. Stand---Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or  
sold with the apparatus. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table.  
Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting inserious personal  
injuries as well as damage to the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow  
the manufacturers instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
13. Move carefully---When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over. Suddenstops, excessive force andunevenfloorsurfaces  
cancausetheproducttofallfromthetrolley.  
NeverattempttomovetheTVunless theACpowercordhas beendisconnected.  
14. Lightning---Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna.This willpreventdamagetotheequipmentduetolightningandpower-linesurges.  
15. Servicing---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 been  
exposedtorainormoisture,does notoperatenormally,orhas beendropped.  
16. Replacement parts---In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the  
originalparts.Useofunauthorizedparts canresultinfire,electricshockand/orotherdanger.  
17.Overloading---Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on other equipment as this can result in a risk  
offireorelectricshock.  
18.Entering of objects and liquids---Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the product,  
andinsertinganobjectcancauseelectricshockand/orshortinternalparts.Forthesamereason,donotspillwaterorliquidontheproduct.  
19.Damage requiringservice---Ifanyofthe followingconditions occurs, unplugthe powercordfromthe ACoutlet, andrequesta qualified  
servicepersontoperformrepairs.  
a.Whenthepowercordorplugis damaged.  
b.Whenaliquidis spilledontheproductorwhenobjects havefallenintotheproduct.  
c.Whentheproducthas beenexposedtorainorwater.  
d.Whentheproductdoes notoperateproperlyas describedintheoperatinginstructions.  
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of controls not described in the  
instructions cancausedamage,whichoftenrequires extensiveadjustmentworkbyaqualifiedtechnician.  
e.Iftheproducthas beendroppedorthecabinethas beendamagedinanyway.  
f. When the product displays an abnormal condition or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Any noticeable abnormality in the product  
indicates thattheproductneeds servicing.  
20.Safety checks---Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety  
checks toensurethattheproductis inproperoperatingcondition.  
21.Wall or ceiling mounting---When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method  
recommendedbythemanufacturer.This is asafetyfeature.  
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Important Safety Precautions (continued)  
22. Powersource---This productis intendedtobe suppliedbya listedpowersupplyindicatedonthe markinglabel. Ifyouare notsure ofthe  
type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For added protection for this product during a  
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. When the unit has to be used with another power  
supply voltage, the power cable must be changed. Consult your product dealer. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment  
and easily accessible. Use only the power cord designated by our dealer to ensure safety and EMC. When connecting other products such  
as VCRs andpersonalcomputers,youshouldturnoffthepoweroftheunitforprotectionagainstelectricshock.  
23.Panelprotection---The LCDpanelusedinthis productis made ofglass. Therefore, itcanbreak  
when the product is dropped or impacted upon by other objects. Be careful not to be injured by  
brokenglass pieces incasetheLCDpanelbreaks.  
24.Pixel defect---The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few non-active  
pixels mayappearonthescreenas afixedpointofblue,greenorred.Pleasenotethatthis does notaffecttheperformanceofyourproduct.  
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Setup  
Using the Remote Control  
<Use the remote controlbypointingittowards the remote sensorwindowofthe set. Objects between  
theremotecontrolandsensorwindowmaypreventproperoperation.  
Note: This illustration is for reference only. The remote sensor may be in different locations on  
differentmodels.  
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Cautions regarding use of remote control  
<Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control to liquids,  
anddonotplaceinanareawithhighhumidity.  
<Donotinstallorplacetheremotecontrolunderdirectsunlight.Theheatmaycausedeformationoftheunit.  
<The remote controlmaynotworkproperlyifthe remote sensorwindowofthe mainunitis underdirectsunlightorstronglighting. Insucha  
case,changetheangleofthelightingorLCDTVset,oroperatetheremotecontrolclosertotheremotesensorwindow.  
Batteries for the Remote Control  
Replacethecover.  
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Openthebatterycover.  
Inserttwosize-AAbatteries.  
1
2
<(Place the batteries with their terminals  
corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications  
inthebatterycompartment.)  
+
-
+
-
Precaution on battery use  
Improperuseofbatteries canresultinaleakageofchemicals and/orexplosion.Besuretofollowtheinstructions below.  
<Placebatteries withtheirterminals correspondingtothe(+)and()indications.  
<Differenttypes ofbatteries havedifferentcharacteristics.Donotmixbatteries ofdifferenttypes.  
<Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries and/or cause old batteries to leak  
chemicals.  
<Remove batteries as soon as they are non-operable. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If chemical leakage is found,  
wipewithacloth.  
<Iftheremotecontrolis notusedforanextendedperiodoftime,removethebatteries fromtheremotecontrol.  
Speaker connection  
Connect the speaker audio cable to the external  
speaker output jack on the unit matching the "+"  
and"-"ends ofthecablewithcolor.  
」 ィ Red」ィゥBlackBlackRed」 ゥ  
Remove the  
back cover  
Note:  
」 ィ Rightspeaker」 ゥ」 ィ Leftspeaker」 ゥ  
1.Disconnect all power sources before connecting the  
speakers.  
2.Theillustrationmaybedifferentdependingonmodel.  
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Setup (continued)  
Antenna Connection  
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION  
A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75- ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-  
ohmcabletotheANT.Terminal.  
Some cable TV companies offer premium pay channels. Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV  
converter/descrambleris generallyprovidedtothesubscriberbythecableTVcompany.  
This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. For more specific instructions on installing cable  
TV, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV company is  
explainedbelow.Pleasenote:AnRFswitchprovidedwithtwoinputs (AandB)is required(notsupplied).  
RF switch (not supplied)  
Two-set  
signal  
Cable TV Line  
splitter  
(not  
supplied)  
IN  
OUT  
Cable TV converter/  
descrambler  
RF  
(not supplied)  
“ApositionontheRFswitch(notsupplied):Youcanviewallunscrambledchannels byusingtheTV’s channelkeys.  
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/descrambler by using the converters  
channelkeys.  
Note:  
ConsultyourDealerorServiceCenterforthetypeofsplitter,RFswitchorcombinerthatmightberequired.  
ANTENNAS  
The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black & white television reception. For this  
reason,agoodqualityoutdoorantennais stronglyrecommended.  
Thefollowingis abriefexplanationofthetypeofconnections thatareprovidedwiththevarious antennasystems.  
F-type connector  
1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can  
easilybeattachedtoaterminalwithouttools (notsupplied).  
2. A 300-ohm system is a flat twin-lead” cable that can be attached to a 75-ohm  
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)  
terminalthrougha300-75-ohmadapter(notsupplied).  
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION  
Useoneofthefollowingtwodiagrams ifyouconnectanoutdoorantenna.  
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna  
A:UsingaVHF/UHFcombinationoutdoorantenna.  
300/75-ohm  
adapter  
(not supplied)  
VHF/UHF  
antenna  
B:UsingseparateVHFand/orUHFoutdoorantennas.  
Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the ANT. terminal on the rear of the  
TVset.  
VHF/UHF  
antenna  
or  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
75-ohm  
coaxial cable  
RF  
Antenna cable  
B. Separate VHF And/or  
UHF Antennas  
UHF  
antenna  
VHF  
antenna  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
Combiner  
(not supplied)  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
OUT  
IN  
or  
75-ohm  
coaxial cable  
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Setup (continued)  
Remove the Stand  
Cautions:  
Screws  
Rear cover  
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2
1. Carefully handle the unit during setup  
and consult authorized service  
personnel to ensure successful  
installation.  
2. Before performing work spread  
cushioning over the base area to lay  
the Display on. This will prevent it from  
beingdamaged.  
Stand  
Take off the rear cover.  
Loosen the screws on the  
Stand to remove the Stand.  
Do not remove the stand from  
the Display unless using an  
optional bracket to mount it.  
Replace the rear  
cover  
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The appearance of the unit may  
differ from the actual one.  
To attach the stand, perform the  
steps in reverse order.  
Identification of Controls  
Main unit (front view)  
CH  
CH  
3
VOL  
VOL  
4
MENU  
5
INPUT  
6
7
1 2  
1. Power indicator  
2. Remote sensor  
3. CH+/-  
Channel Down or up.  
In OSD Menu, press these buttons to choose the OSD items.  
4. VOL+/-  
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to directly increase or decrease the sound volume level.  
In OSD Menu, press these buttons to adjust the value or setting of each item  
5. MENU  
Press this button to access the MENU main page.  
6. INPUT  
To access signal input select menu.  
7. POWER  
Press this button to turn the unit ON from STANDBY mode. Press it again to turn the set back to STANDBY.  
Note:  
POWER , INPUT, MENU, VOL+/- andCH+/- onthe mainunithave the same functions as the correspondingbuttons onthe remote  
control.  
This operationmanualprovides adescriptionbasedonoperatingfunctions withtheremotecontrol.  
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Identification of Controls (continued)  
Main unit (rear view)  
S/PDIF digital audio out terminal  
HDMI1/DVI 1 IN input  
HDMI2/DVI 2 IN input  
AUDIO  
Headphone jack  
Y
Cb/Pb  
AUDIO R  
AUDIO L  
VIDEO  
AV OUPUT  
Cr/Pr  
COMPONENT INPUT  
RS232 control interface  
AUDIO R  
AUDIO L  
Antenna input  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO L  
AUDIO R  
AV INPUT  
SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS  
1. S/PDIF digital audio out terminal (optical)  
2. HDMI1/DVI 1 IN input  
To connect to equipment with HDMI/DVI interface, for example, digital cable/satellite receiver or  
DVD player.  
3. HDMI2/DVI 2 IN input/Audio in  
To connect equipment with HDMI/DVI interface, for example, digital cable/satellite receiver or  
DVD player.  
Connect the audio jack for DVI.  
4. Component inputs  
Connect to the audio and component output jacks of a DVD player or digital cable/satellite  
receiver.  
5. Antenna input  
Allow you to connect cable or outdoor antenna.  
6. S-Video input/AV inputs  
Receive a S-Video signal from external source such as camcorder or DVD player.  
7. AV inputs 1 & 2  
Receive video/audio signals from external source such as VCR, camcorder or DVD player.  
8. Headphone jack  
9. AV outputs  
Connect to the VCR input jacks to record programs.  
10. RS232 control interface  
For service only. The user cannot operate the unit through the RS232 terminals.  
Note: Before you connect external devices with the unit, please remove the terminal cover.  
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Identification of Controls (continued)  
Remote Control  
1. POWER  
Turn the unit on or off  
2.Toselectadditionalproducts tobecontrolledwithremotecontrol  
1
2
Note: This remote control is an universal remote control. If your  
remote control does not work correctly when you operate the  
unit,pleasetrytopress TVbutton.  
3. Direct channel selector/number buttons  
Usethesenumberbuttons toselectchannelorinputpassword.  
4. INPUT  
3
To quickly select input source  
5. Dash(-)  
4
6
7
5
8
used to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-  
1,2-2, etc.  
6. RETURN  
To quickly return to the previous channel  
7. CH+/-  
9
To select channels upward or downward  
8. VOL+/-  
Used to adjust volume.  
9. MUTE  
Sound mute  
10. MENU  
10  
11  
13  
12  
To access the Menu main page  
11. INFO  
To display channel status or signal information  
12. Menu navigation button: 5634  
16  
17  
14  
MTS/SAP  
ZOOM  
CCD  
SLEEP  
PICTURE  
FREEZE  
56: To move upward or downward in menu operation;  
15  
34: To move left or right in menu operation;  
LIST  
PIP  
FAVORITE AUDIO  
P.POSITION SWAP  
18  
19  
20  
21  
To adjust selected menu item in menu operation;  
OK button: To confirm or toggle between the settings of the selected  
menu item.  
13. EXIT  
Used to exit the menu  
14. ZOOM  
To select screen aspect ratio  
15. MTS/SAP  
To select STEREO, SAP or MONO  
16. CCD  
To select closed caption mode  
17. SLEEP  
Press once to access the Composite 1 ;  
To set Sleep timer  
18. PICTURE  
To select the picture mode  
19. AUDIO  
To select the sound mode  
20. FREEZE  
Press once to access the HDMI1 mode;  
Note: The above button functional list is  
To freeze current picture  
21. LIST  
To quickly access the Channel List menu  
Note: The above buttons without descriptions are not active.  
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Connections  
Cautions before connecting  
Carefullychecktheterminals forpositionandtypebeforemakinganyconnections.  
Theillustrationoftheexternalequipmentmaybedifferentdependingonyourmodel.  
Looseconnectors canresultinimageorcolorproblems.Makesurethatallconnectors aresecurelyinsertedintotheirterminals.  
Refertotheusermanualoftheexternaldeviceas well.  
Whenconnectinganexternaldevice,turnthepoweroffonthepaneltoavoidanyissues.  
Connect an Audio Processor or Hi-Fi (Digital Audio)  
Optical cable  
OR  
S/PDIF IN  
(Optical)  
Audio Processor  
HIFi System  
For a full Home Theater sound experience, you must connect your Hi-Fi or  
Audio processor to the S/PDIF (Optical) terminal on the TV rear.  
Connect a VCR  
S-video cable  
Y
or  
Yellow (VIDEO)  
White (AUDIO L)  
Red (AUDIO R )  
Y
Video cable  
W
W
Audio cable  
R
R
R
W
Y
VCR  
AV OUT  
-
S VEO  
ANT OUT  
ANT IN  
AUDIO  
R
VEO  
VIDEO  
AV IN  
AUDIO  
R
L
Rear of the VCR  
How to connect:  
ConnecttheAudio/Videocables betweentheAudio(L/R)/Videojacks ontheunitandVCR.  
Note: Forbettervideo,youcanusetheS-videoterminalifyoursourcesupports it.  
To play VCR  
1. Turn on your LCD TV, press INPUT button on the remote control to select Composite1 (or S-Video if using S-VIDEO terminal).  
2. Turn on your VCR , insert a videotape and press the Play button.  
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Connections (continued)  
Connect a Camcorder  
or S-Video  
Y
Video cable  
Audio cable  
W
R
Y
W
R
Yellow (VIDEO)  
White (AUDIO L)  
Red (AUDIO R )  
OUT  
IN  
Y
R
W
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO  
How to connect:  
Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and camcorder.  
To playback Camcorder  
1. Turn on your LCD TV , press INPUT button on the remote control to select Composite 2.  
2. Turn on your camcorder and set it to output mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder user manual.)  
3. Insert the tape into the camcorder and press Play button.  
Note:  
The operations of the camcorder may be different and is dependant on your model.  
Pleasereadtheusermanualofyourcamcordertoconfirmoperation.  
Connect a DVD player or Digital Cable/Satellite receiver with HDMI Connection  
HDMI cable  
DVD player with  
HDMI interface  
How to connect a DVD Player using HDMI Connection:  
Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI interface on the unit and HDMI output on the DVD player and/or receiver.  
To play DVD  
1. Turn on your LCD TV , press INPUT button on the remote control to select HDMI1 or HDMI2 .  
2. Turn on your DVD player and/or digital receiver, insert a DVD disc and press the Play button.  
Note:  
The HDMI sources are compatible with DVI displays through the use of a passive cable converter. So if the external device has DVI output  
only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI terminal.Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN mini-jack nearby.  
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Connections (continued)  
Connect a Digital Cable/Satellite receiver or standard DVD player  
G
B
R
R
W
Video  
cable  
Audio  
cable  
W
white (audio L)  
R red (audio R, P /C )  
r
r
G Green (Y)  
R
B
G
R
W
B
Blue (Pb/Cb)  
COMPONENT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
ANT  
AV OUT  
-
S VIDEO  
DVI  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO  
Rear of the digital receiver  
How to connect:  
Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the digital receiver.  
Connect the Video cable between the Y, Pb, Pr input jacks on the unit and Y, Pb, Pr output jacks on the receiver and/or DVD player.  
Connect the Audio cable between the AUDIO input jack on the unit and AUDIO output jacks on the receiver and/or DVD player.  
To Watch  
1. Turn on your LCD TV , press INPUT button on the remote control to select Component 1 or 2.  
2. Turn on your DTV receiver and/or DVD player.  
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Connections (continued)  
Connect a VCR (for recording) or external amplifier  
Video  
cable  
Audio  
cable  
Y
W
R
Yellow (VIDEO)  
White (AUDIO L)  
Red (AUDIO R )  
Audio  
cable  
R
W
Y
W
R
VCR for recording  
To Audio inputs  
AV OUT  
ANT OUT  
ANT IN  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
L
R
AV IN  
AUDIO  
VIO  
External Amplifier  
Rear of the VCR  
How to connect:  
Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR.  
- or -  
Connect the Audio cables between the Audio (L/R) jacks on the unit and external amplifier.  
To record program  
1. Turn on your LCD TV, select a program you wish to record.  
2. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape for recording.  
3. Press the Record button to begin recording.  
To enjoy high-quality sound through an external amplifier  
Note:  
The operations of the amplifier may be different depending on model. Please read the user manual of your amplifier to confirm proper  
operation.  
TheAVoutputterminals outputaudio/videosignalinputtedfromAntennainputorAVinputs.  
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Basic Operations  
Turning the Unit On and Off  
Turning On  
Insertthepowercordintothewalloutlet.  
PressthePower buttonontheremotecontrol, theunitwillbeturnedonandyouwillbereadytouseitsfeatures.  
Turning Off  
Withthepoweron, pressthePower buttonontheremotecontroltoturnoff.  
Note:YoucanalsousethePower buttononthecontrolpanelonthemainunit.  
Viewing the Menu and Displays  
This unit has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the screen. This system makes it convenient and  
fasttousefeaturesontheunit. TheunitalsoletsyoudisplaythestatusofmanyofyourTVfeatures.  
Menu navigation  
Withthepoweron, presstheMENUbuttontodisplaythemainmenu.  
1
2
Press 5or6button to select menu page.  
Press OK or 4button to enter the menu page.  
3
4
Withinthemenu, use 5,6,3or4tonavigateoradjust.  
PressOK or4buttontoconfirm, entersub-menuortogglethesettingsof theselectedmenuitem.  
Press MENU button to return to the previous level menu.  
Press EXIT button to exit the main menu and return to your program.  
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withtheremotecontrol.  
Displaying Status Information  
Press the INFO button on the remote control, the unit will display current status information such as channel  
numberorsignalsource, etc.  
On-screen Menus Language Selection  
Source  
Time Set  
Sleep Timer  
Password Set  
Parental Control  
Closed Caption Options  
TV  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Press MENU.  
Off  
1
2
Press 5or6to select Feature menu, press OK or4to access the  
submenu.  
CC when Mute  
Off  
Press 5or6to select Menu Language item, press OK or4to  
selectyourdesiredlanguage.  
Menu Language  
English  
3
4
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing.  
Source  
TV  
Time Set  
Selecting Input Source Signal  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Sleep Timer  
Password Set  
Parental Control  
Off  
Navigatetothe Feature menuandhighlight Source.  
1
Closed Caption Options  
Press OK or4to selectyourdesiredinputsource.  
2
CC when Mute  
Off  
Menu Language  
English  
Note: You may directly press INPUT button on the remote control to  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
selectinputsource.  
TV --------SelectTVsignal.  
Composite1-------Select signal from AV INPUT1 terminals.  
Composite2-------SelectsignalfromAVINPUT2 terminals.  
Component1------SelectsignalfromCOMPONENTINPUT1terminals.  
Component2------SelectsignalfromCOMPONENTINPUT2terminals.  
HDMI1-------SelectsignalfromHDMI1inputinterface.  
HDMI2-------SelectsignalfromHDMI2inputinterface.  
S-Video-------SelectsignalfromS-VIDEOinput terminal.  
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Memorizing the Channels  
Thisunitcanautomaticallyfindallchannelsavailablethroughantennaorcableinputs, andstoretheminmemory.  
Selecting the Tuning Band  
Before your TV can memorize the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected  
totheunit. (i.e., anantennaorcablesystem)  
Press MENUtodisplaythemenumainpage.  
1
2
Tuning Band  
DTV Signal  
Air  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Press 5or 6repeatedly to select Setup menu.  
Auto Ch Search  
Add On Ch Search  
Press OK or4to access the submenu.  
Press 5or 6to select Tuning Band item.  
Press OK or 4to select the Tuning Band.  
3
4
5
Manual Ch Set  
Channel Labels  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Air, Cable, Cable HRC, Cable IRC and Cable Auto can be selected.  
If using antenna, select Air;  
If using cable, select one of Cable/Cable HRC/Cable IRC/Cable Auto according to your local area’s cable  
system. Normally please select Cable Auto. (For further band information, contact your cable service  
provider.)  
Tuning Band  
DTV Signal  
Air  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Auto Channel Search  
Auto Ch Search  
Navigatetothe Setup sub-menuandhighlight AutoChSearch.  
Add On Ch Search  
Manual Ch Set  
1
Channel Labels  
Press OK or4tobegintheautochannelsearch.  
The unit will automatically search for all available TV/DTV (if  
usingantenna), CATV/CADTV(ifusingcable)program.  
Note: if you want to stop the auto-search, press EXIT button.  
Digital(CADTV)cablesystemsmaycauseseveral  
unviewablechannelstobememorized.  
2
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Autoprogram Menu  
Channel 12  
Found  
3
Channels Found  
Progress (%)  
Add On Channel Search  
After initial auto channel search, you can make use of Add On  
Channel Search option to search for new programs and add them to  
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Tuning Band  
DTV Signal  
Air  
Navigate to the Setup sub-menu and highlight Add On Ch  
1
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Auto Ch Search  
Add On Ch Search  
Press OK or4tobegintheadd on channelsearch.  
The unit will automatically search for new programs and add them  
totheprogramlist.  
2
Manual Ch Set  
Channel Labels  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Note: Ifyouwanttostopthesearch, press EXITbutton.  
Feature  
Manual Channel Set  
After setting channels into memory, you can add or delete channels  
fromthedefaultchannellistasfollows:  
Tuning Band  
Air  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
DTV Signal  
NavigatetotheSetupsub-menuandhighlightManualChSet.  
Auto Ch Search  
AddOnChSearch
1
Press OK or 4toopen ManualChannelSetMenu sub-menu.  
2
Manual Ch Set  
Channel Labels  
Use 5 or 6button to select a channel, then press the OK button  
toaddordeletethechannel.  
3
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
PressEXITbuttontoexit.  
4
Now when you use CH+/- buttons to cycle among the channels,  
thedeletedchannelscannotbeselected.  
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Memorizing the Channels (continued)  
DTV Signal Strength  
Tuning Band  
Air  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
DTV Signal  
You can make use of DTV signal strength monitor to check how strong  
your DTV signal is and whether you need to adjust your antenna or  
digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you  
aretoexperiencepicturedegradation.  
Auto Ch Search  
Add On Ch Search  
Manual Ch Set  
Channel Labels  
NavigatetotheSetupsub-menuandhighlightDTVSignal.  
1
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Press OK or4to view the on-screen signal strength monitor to  
seethequalityofthesignalbeingreceived.  
2
Weak  
Normal  
Good  
96  
No Signal  
Channel Label Setup  
Ifrequired,you can give aname tothe programs.  
Note: if a channel label is provided on the signal from the  
broadcasting station,the TV displays a short name for a DTV channel  
even ifyou didn'tsetup alabel for the channel.  
Tuning Band  
DTV Signal  
Air  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Auto Ch Search  
Add On Ch Search  
Manual Ch Set  
Channel Labels  
NavigatetotheSetupsub-menuandhighlightChannel Labels.  
1
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Press OK or4toopen Channel Labels Menu.  
2
Channel Labels Menu  
Ch0005-0001  
Withinthemenu, use3/4tomovethe highlight or cursor.  
Use 5/6to selectchannelnumber, or select character.  
Youmayuse OK buttontoreturntothepreviouslevelmenu.  
3
- - - - - - -  
To Move OK To Change Exit To Exit  
Toquit,pressEXITbutton.  
4
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Channel Selection  
Information about USA and Canadian channel numbering in the  
digital era  
=AnATSCchannelhastwopart channelnumber:  
For example:  
Channel: 5-1  
— Majorchannelnumber  
— Minorchannelnumber  
Minor channel number  
Major channel number  
=In most situations the major channel number is same for both analog and digital channels (It is equal to the  
NTSCchannelnumberforexistingbroadcasters.)  
=A minorchannelnumberof zeroisusedforabroadcaster’sanalogchannel.  
Channel Numbering Example  
=OriginalNTSCChannelsforDesMoines(viaantenna):  
— 5, 8, 11, 13, 17  
=PossibleNTSC+ATSCChannelsforDesMoines(viaantenna):  
— 5-0, 8-0, 11-0, 13-0, 17-0(channelnumbersforexistinganalogchannels)  
— 5-1, 5-2, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3,8-4, 13-1(channelnumbersfordigitalchannels)  
InCanada, ATSCdigitalreceptionareasviaantennaarelimited. Howeverdigitalcoverageviacableorsatellite  
iswidespread(digitalcableorsatellitereceiverrequired).  
Channel Selection  
Using the Channel up/down buttons (CH+ or CH-)  
PresstheCH+orCH-tocycleamongavailablechannelsfound.  
Using the direct select buttons (0-9 and dash buttons)  
Pressthenumberbuttons(0-9)andthe dashbutton(-)togodirectlytoachannel.  
Forexample, if youwant toselect channel8-3, justkeyin8’, ‘-’, ‘3ontheremotecontrol.  
Note:  
=Whenyouusethenumberbuttons, youcandirectlyselect anychannel withinthechannel range.  
=Insomesituationsvirtualchannelnumbershavenocorrespondencetophysicalfrequencies.  
=To select an analog channel, you may directly input its major channel number. It is unnecessary to input the  
minorchannelnumberofzero.  
Using the  
button  
Pressthisbuttontoswitchbetweenthecurrentchannelandthelastviewedchannel.  
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Screen Setup for HDMI, S-Video, regular audio/video inputs and analog TV  
Customizing the Picture  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
User  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
50  
50  
50  
0
Press MENUtodisplaythemenumainpage.  
Brightness  
1
2
3
4
Color  
Sharpness  
Aspect Ratio  
Press 5or6repeatedly to select Video menu.  
Wide  
Advanced Video Menu  
Press OK or4to access the submenu.  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Withinthemenu, use 5,6,3or4tonavigateoradjust.  
Press OK or 4button to confirm, enter sub-menu or toggle  
thesettingsoftheselectedmenuitem.  
Notes:  
The OSD illustration shown above is Video  
menu inRF(TV)mode.  
The menu items may be different when the unit  
works in different mode.  
Press EXIT button to exit.  
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Option  
Function  
Choice/remarks  
User/Nature/Soft/Bright  
Note: you may directly press PICTURE button on the  
remotecontroltoselect.  
Selects a desired picture mode.  
Picture Mode  
4: stronger  
3: weaker  
Adjusts image contrast.  
Contrast  
Adjusts screen brightness for easier  
viewing of dark picture such as night  
scenesandblackhair.  
4: lighter  
3: darker  
Brightness  
4: stronger  
3: weaker  
Adjusts color saturation.  
Color  
Adjusts image sharpness and displays a  
sharp image.  
4: sharper  
3: softer  
Sharpness  
Wide/Cinema/Normal/Zoom  
Note: you may directly press ZOOM button on the  
remote control to select. 'Wide" & "Cinema" stretch the  
image in the width to fill the screen of a 4:3 program.  
"Wide" is uniform across the screen. "Cinema"  
minimizes the effect in the centre, increases at the  
edges. "Zoom" increases the size without stretching but  
some top and bottom content on 4:3 program is lost.  
Aspect Ratio  
Selects screen aspect ratio.  
Spatial/Speckle/Temporal  
Reduces noise (snow) in the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
On/Off  
4: greenish  
3: purplish  
Adjusts tint for image.  
Tint  
Selects one of three automatic color  
adjustments. Sets to warm to enhance  
hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to  
see less intense colors with more blue.  
Color  
Temperature  
Cool/Warm/Normal  
On/Off  
Selects 3D comb filter on/off, normally  
pleaseselect On.  
3D Y/C  
To still the picture  
Press the FREEZE button to hold on the image on the screen (the video sources are still operating). Press the  
button again toreactivate the image.  
Note:  
For the sake ofprotecting the screen,please do NOTstill apicture for along time.  
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Screen Setup for Component 1 & 2 inputs  
Customizing the picture  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
User  
Wide  
Navigate to the Video sub-menu.  
1
50  
50  
50  
0
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Brightness  
Withinthemenu, use 5,6,3or4 to navigateor  
adjust.  
Press OK or 4button to confirm, enter sub-  
menu or toggle the settings of the selected  
menuitem.  
Color  
2
Sharpness  
Aspect Ratio  
Advanced Video Menu  
Component Set  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
3 Press EXIT button to exit  
Option  
Function  
Choice/remarks  
User/Nature/Soft/Bright  
Note: you may directly press PICTURE button  
Selects a desired picture mode.  
Picture Mode  
ontheremotecontroltoselect.  
4: stronger  
3: weaker  
Adjusts image contrast.  
Contrast  
Adjusts screen brightness for easier  
viewing of dark picture such as night  
scenesandblackhair.  
4: lighter  
3: darker  
Brightness  
4: stronger  
3: weaker  
Adjusts colour saturation.  
Color  
Adjusts image sharpness and displays a  
sharpimage.  
4: sharper  
3: softer  
Sharpness  
Wide/Cinema/Normal/Zoom  
Note: you may directly press ZOOM button on  
Aspect Ratio  
Selects screen aspect ratio.  
theremotecontroltoselect.Seepage18.  
Noise Reduction--Spatial  
Spatial/Speckle/Temporal  
Noise Reduction--Speckle  
Noise Reduction--Temporal  
On/Off  
Reduces noise (snow) in the picture.  
4: greenish  
3: purplish  
Adjusts tint for image.  
Tint  
Selects one of three automatic color  
adjustments. Sets to warm to enhance  
hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to  
see less intense colors with more blue.  
Color  
Temperature  
Cool/Warm/Normal  
On/Off  
Selects 3D comb filter on/off, normally  
pleaseselect On.  
3D Y/C  
4: rightward  
3: leftward  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the  
image.  
H-Pos  
V-Pos  
4: upward  
3: downward  
Adjusts the vertical position of the image.  
Adjusts the sample frequency for improved clarity under certain conditions.  
Clock  
Phase  
Improves the focussing of stable image.  
Selects and activates Preset to reset the adjusted values to original factory values.  
Setting  
Automatically adjusts the settings based on the signal input.  
Auto Adjust  
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Setting Sound  
Adjusting the Volume  
Using the volume buttons (VOL+ and VOL-)  
Pressthe VOL+orVOL- toincreaseordecreasethevolume.  
Using the Mute  
Atanytime, youcantemporarilycutoffthesoundusingtheMUTE button.  
PresstheMUTEbuttonandthesoundcutsoff.  
1
Toturnmuteoff, presstheMUTEbuttonagain.  
2
Sound Mode  
Bass  
User  
Customizing the sound  
30  
30  
30  
30  
Video  
Treble  
Press MENUtodisplaythemenumainpage.  
1
Balance  
Audio  
Earphone Vol  
Press 5or6repeatedly to select Audio menu.  
Digital Audio Output  
Audio Language  
MTS  
2
RAW  
Default  
Mono  
Setup  
Press OK or4to access the submenu.  
3
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Within the menu, use 5,6,3or4to navigate or adjust.  
Press OK or 4button to confirm, enter sub-menu or toggle  
the settings of the selected menu item.  
4
(The above menu is shown as an example.  
It is in TV mode and the signal is analog)  
Press EXIT button to exit.  
5
Option  
Function  
Selects sound mode.  
Choice/Range/Remarks  
User/News/Music/Movie  
Note: you may directly press AUDIO button on the  
remotecontroltoselect.  
Sound Mode  
Bass  
4: stronger  
3: weaker  
Adjusts Bass (low sounds)  
4: stronger  
3: weaker  
Adjusts Treble (high sounds).  
Treble  
4:Highervolumefromrightspeaker.  
3:Highervolumefromleftspeaker.  
Adjusts volume balance (left and right volumes).  
Balance  
4: stronger  
3: weaker  
Earphone Vol  
Adjusts earphone volume.  
SelectsaudiooutputmodefromSPDIF.  
Digital Audio  
Output  
RAW/PCM  
RAW: AC-3 in AC-3 out  
PCM: AC-3 in PCM out  
PCM in PCM out  
PCM in PCM out  
The choice may be different in  
different situation  
Selects MTS (multi-channel TV sound) mode:  
Mono, Stereo and SAP (Second Audio  
Program).  
MTS  
(In analog  
signal only)  
Note: you may directly press MTS/SAP  
buttonontheremotecontroltoselect.  
Audio Language  
(In digital  
The choice may be different in  
different situation  
Other languages may be available if a digital  
signalisprovidedbythebroadcastingstation.  
signal only)  
Notes: 1. The menu items may be different when the unit works in different mode.  
2. Menuitems thatarenotselectable aregrayedout.  
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Time Set and Sleep Timer  
Auto Clock Setup  
- The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal.  
- The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station.  
- Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.  
Press MENUtodisplaythemenumainpage.  
1
Source  
TV  
Time Set  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Sleep Timer  
Off  
Press 5or6repeatedly to select Feature menu, press OK or4to  
accessthesubmenu.  
2
Password Set  
Parental Control  
Closed Caption Options  
Highlight Time Set menu item, press OK or4to access the Time  
SetMenu.  
3
CC when Mute  
Off  
Menu Language  
English  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Highlight Time Set Mode and then use OK or4to select Auto.  
4
5
Time Set Menu  
Time Set Mode  
Auto  
Highlight Time Zone and then use OK or4to select your viewing  
area time zone: Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Eastern, Central,  
Mountain.  
Time Zone  
Year  
Pacific  
2004  
Date  
Aug 22  
12:00 AM  
Time  
To Change OK To Move Exit To Exit  
Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button  
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toreturntothepreviousmenu.  
Manual Clock Setup  
- If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually.  
Time Set Menu  
Navigate to the Feature sub-menu, highlight Time Set Mode and  
thenuse OK or4toselectManual.  
1
Time Set Mode  
Manual  
Pacific  
2004  
Time Zone  
Year  
Press 5or6to select either the Year, Date, or Time option. Once  
selected, useOK or3/4toset theyear, date, andtimeoptions.  
2
Date  
Aug 22  
12:00 AM  
Time  
To Change OK To Move Exit To Exit  
Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to  
3 returntothepreviousmenu.  
Note:ifyou power offthe TVset,the clock setting will be cleared.  
Source  
TV  
Sleep timer  
Sleep timer lets you select the amount of time before your TV turns itself  
off automatically.  
Time Set  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Off  
Sleep Timer  
Password Set  
Parental Control  
Navigate to the Feature sub-menu, highlight Sleep Timer and then  
use OK or 4 to select the amount of time. To turn off sleep timer,  
select Off.  
Closed Caption Options  
CC when Mute  
Off  
Menu Language  
English  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
Note: you may directly press SLEEP button on the remote control to  
setsleeptimer.  
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Viewing Closed Captions  
The unit decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are  
usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal  
from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most prerecorded  
commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television  
scheduleandonthetape’spackaging:  
.
Note:  
TheCaptionfeaturedoes notworkwithComponent,VGA,HDMI.  
Notalltheprograms andvideos willofferclosedcaptioning.Pleaselookforthe  
symboltoensurethatcaptions willbeshown.  
Analog Broadcasting System Captions  
-Selectacaptionmodefordisplayingcaptioninginformationifprovidedonaprogram.  
-Analogcaptiondisplaysinformationonthescreenusuallytheprogram’sdialog.  
Press CCD button on the remote control to select caption mode: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3  
orTEXT4.  
Toturnoff closedcaptioning, pressCCDrepeatedlytoselectOff.  
The Closed Caption broadcasts can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. For each mode, four channels  
areavailable.  
The [CAPTION] mode shows subscripts of dialogues and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while  
allowingaclearviewofthepicture.  
The [TEXT] mode displays various information over the picture (such as TV program schedule, weather forecast,  
etc.)thatisindependentoftheTVprograms.  
Digital Broadcasting System Captions  
Source  
TV  
=You can customize the digital closed captions that  
Time Set  
Sleep Timer  
appearonyourscreen.  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Off  
Password Set  
Navigate to the Feature sub-menu, highlight Closed Caption  
Options and then use OK or 4 to open the Digital Closed  
Captionsub-menu.  
Parental Control  
1
Closed Caption Options  
CC when Mute  
Off  
Menu Language  
English  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
HighlightStyleandthenuseOK or4toselectCustom.  
2
Feature  
Press 5or6to select your desired item, and then use OK or 4to  
customize the Size, Font, etc. to your preference. A preview  
sample is provided at the bottom of the menu screen for you to see  
the effect.  
3
Digital Closed Caption  
Style  
Custom  
Normal  
Default  
White  
Size  
Font  
Text Color  
Text Opacity  
¨ Size:Setthesizethewordswillappearin.  
¨ Font: Select atypefaceforthewords.  
Solid  
Background Color  
Background Opacity  
Edge Effect  
Black  
Solid  
None  
Red  
¨ TextColor: Chooseacolorforthetext.  
¨ TextOpacity: Specifytheopacityforthetext color.  
¨ BackgroundColor: Select abackgroundcolor.  
¨ BackgroundOpacity: Select theopacityforthebackgroundcolor.  
¨ EdgeEffect: Select anedgeeffect.  
Edge Color  
CLOSED CAPTION SAMPLE  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
¨ EdgeColor: Select acolorfortheedges.  
Source  
TV  
Time Set  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Sleep Timer  
Off  
Setting CC When Mute  
Password Set  
Parental Control  
NavigatetotheFeaturesub-menu, highlightCCwhenMute.  
1
Closed Caption Options  
CC when Mute  
Menu Language  
Off  
Press OK or4toselectOnorOff.  
When On is selected, the unit will automatically display closed  
captionwhenyoumutethesound.  
English  
2
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
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Setting Parental Control  
Parental Control  
This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It prevents  
childrenfromwatchingviolentorsexualscenesthatmaybeharmful.  
Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA rating and  
the TV Parental Guidelines. The MPAA rating is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age  
andcontent.  
Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines, both should be adjusted for complete  
control.  
[1] Movie Rating (MPAA)  
Rating  
G
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.  
PG  
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.  
PARENTAL STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.  
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.  
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.  
PG-13  
R
age  
based  
NC-17  
X
X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies.  
NOT RATED.  
NONE  
Note:  
TheMovieratingisonlyage-based.  
Example 1:  
US Ratings Menu  
MPAA  
TV RATING  
FV  
“PG-13” in the age-based rating is blocked, this will automatically block  
thehigherratingsR”, “NC-17”, “Xalso.  
ALL  
L
S
V
D
NONE  
G
NONE  
TV-Y  
PG  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
PG-13  
R
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
NC-17  
X
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Example 2:  
US Ratings Menu  
MPAA  
“R” in the age-based rating is blocked, this will automatically block the  
higherratingNC-17”, “Xalso.  
TV RATING  
FV  
ALL  
L
S
V
D
NONE  
G
NONE  
TV-Y  
PG  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
PG-13  
R
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
NC-17  
X
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
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Setting Parental Control(continued)  
[2] TV Rating  
content based  
Rating  
D
V
S
L
FV  
TV-Y (All children)  
TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children)  
TV-G (General Audience)  
age  
based  
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)  
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)  
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)  
Content Rating can be set but this Rating is not D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog  
V: Violence  
S: Sexual Situation  
L: Adult Language  
ContentRatingcanbeset.  
FV: Fantasy Violence  
Note:  
Age-based ratings can be modified by the content-based ratings but only in the combinations indicated by an in  
thetableabove.  
Choosinglowerage-basedratingblocksthehigherage-basedratingsregardlessof content ratingssettings.  
Example 1:  
US Ratings Menu  
MPAA  
TV RATING  
FV  
When TV-Y in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this will  
automaticallyblockthehigherrating:TV-Y7.  
ALL  
L
S
V
D
NONE  
NONE  
TV-Y  
G
PG  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
PG-13  
R
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
NC-17  
X
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Example 2:  
US Ratings Menu  
MPAA  
When TV-G in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this will  
automaticallyblockthehigherratings:TV-PG,TV-14,TV-MA.  
TV RATING  
FV  
ALL  
L
S
V
D
NONE  
G
NONE  
TV-Y  
PG  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
PG-13  
R
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
NC-17  
X
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
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Setting Parental Control(continued)  
Password Setup  
Source  
TV  
Time Set  
Sleep Timer  
To use the Parental Control function, you first need to set your  
password.  
Video  
Audio  
Setup  
Off  
Password Set  
Parental Control  
Navigate to the Feature sub-menu, highlight Parental Control  
andthenuseOK or4toaccessParental Control Menu.  
1
Closed Caption Options  
CC when Mute  
Off  
Menu Language  
English  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Feature  
HighlightPasswordChange andthenuse OK or4toaccess.  
2
Enter Old Password  
Input old password (4-digit, the preset password is 0000), then  
3
input a new password and then confirm again. Now your new  
password has been created successfully. Be sure to write down  
your password andretain itfor future use.  
Enter New Password  
Confirm New Password  
MPAA Rating Setup  
Navigate to the Feature sub-menu, highlight Parental Control and  
thenuseOK or4toaccessParental Control Menu.  
1
Enter Password  
HighlightParentalControlSetandthenuseOK or4toaccess.  
2
Input your password correctly to access Parental Control Set  
Menu.  
3
Parental Control Menu  
US Ratings  
Within the menu, use 5,6,3or4to navigate, use OK to block or  
unblock the rating.  
Canadian Rating  
4
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
When “PG-13” in the age-based rating is blocked, this will  
automaticallyblockthehigherratingsR”, “NC-17”, “Xalso.  
TV Rating Setup  
US Rating Menu  
MPAA  
TV RATING  
FV  
Navigate to the Feature sub-menu, highlight Parental Control and  
1
ALL  
L
S
V
D
thenuseOK or4toaccessParental Control Menu.  
NONE  
G
NONE  
TV-Y  
HighlightParentalControlSetandthenuseOK or4toaccess.  
2
PG  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
PG-13  
R
Input your password correctly to access Parental Control Set  
Menu.  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
3
NC-17  
X
Within the menu, use 5,6,3or4to navigate, use OK to block or  
unblock the rating.  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
4
WhenTV-Yintheage-basedratingissettoBLOCK, thiswillautomaticallyblockthehigherrating:TV-Y7.  
When TV-G in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this will automatically block the higher ratings: TV-PG,TV-  
14,TV-MA.  
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Setting Parental Control (continued)  
Canadian English Rating Setup  
Parental Control Menu  
Input password to nevigate to Parental Control Menu, press  
5or6 to highlight the Canadian Rating, and press OK to  
accessCanadianRatingMenu.  
US Ratings  
1
Canadian Rating  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Within the menu, use5, 6,3or 4to navigate, and use  
OK to block or unblock the rating.  
2
Canadian Rating Menu  
Canadian English  
Canadian French  
When PG in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this will automatically  
blockthehigherrating:14+, 18+.  
E
E
C
G
C8+  
G
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
PG  
14+  
18+  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART  
MOVE  
SELECT MENU EXIT  
Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information  
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.  
Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.  
E
C
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity  
or sexual content.  
C8+  
General programming, suitable for all audiences.  
G
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.  
PG  
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of  
14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and  
early teens.  
14+  
18+  
Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence.  
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Setting Parental Control(continued)  
Canadian French Rating Steup  
Input password to nevigate to Parental Control Menu, press  
5or6 to highlight the Canadian Rating, and press OK to  
accessCanadianRatingMenu.  
1
2
Canadian Rating Menu  
Canadian English  
Canadian French  
E
E
Within the menu, use5, 6,3or 4to navigate, and use  
OK to block or unblock the rating.  
C
G
C8+  
G
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
PG  
14+  
18+  
When 13 ans+ in the age-based rating is set to BLOCK, this will  
automaticallyblockthehigherrating:16ans+, 18ans+.  
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
CANADIAN FRENCH RATING CHART  
Exempt - Exempt programming.  
E
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence  
content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.  
G
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience  
but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.  
8 ANS+  
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent  
scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervisionstrongly  
suggested.  
13 ANS+  
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of  
violence or intense violence.  
16 ANS+  
18 ANS+  
Only for adult viewing.Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence.  
Advanced Rating Steup  
If the broadcasting program uses RRTS (Rating Region Table-Region  
5) criteria rating in accordance with the FCC Rules, its rating can be  
downloadedtothisTVandcanbeusedforparentalcontrols.  
Input password to nevigate to Parental Control Menu, press  
1
5or6to highlight the Advanced Rating, and then use OK or  
4 to select On. Now Advanced Parental Lock menu item  
appears.  
Parental Control Menu  
US Ratings  
Canadian Rating  
Advanced Rating  
On  
Advanced Parental Lock  
Highlight Advanced Parental Lock, use OK or 4to  
access.  
2
To Move OK To Select Exit To Exit  
Press5or 6to select the desired item, and press OK or  
4to access next-level menu.  
3
Notes:  
The OSD illustration shown above is  
withdigitalsignal.  
The menu items may be different when  
the unit works in different mode.  
Within the menu, use5, 6,3or 4to navigate and  
select, and use OK to block or unblock the rating.  
4
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Troubleshooting  
Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to an encountered  
symptom.  
Symptoms  
Check item  
=Checkthatthe ACpowercordis pluggedintothemains socket.  
No power  
No picture  
=Unplug the power cord, wait for 60 seconds. Then re-insert plug into the mains  
socketandturnontheunitagain.  
=Check video connections at the rear of the unit to see if it is properly connected to  
the unit.  
=Adjust the contrast and brightness settings.  
=Select a correct input.  
=Is a non-compatible signal being input?  
=Increase the VOLUME.  
=Check that the unit is not muted.  
Good picture but no sound  
Good sound but poor color  
=Adjust the contrast, color and brightness settings.  
=Sometimes, poor picture quality occurs when an activated S-VHS camera or  
camcorderis connectedwhile anotheractivatedperipheralis connected. Inthis case,  
switchoffoneoftheperipherals.  
Poor picture  
=Checkwhethertheroomis toobright.  
=This may be caused by electrical interference (e.g. hairdryer, nearby neon lights,  
Horizontal dotted line  
etc.).  
=Turn off the equipment.  
=This remote control is a universal remote control. If the remote control does not  
work correctly when operating the monitor, try pressing the TV button.  
=Check whether the batteries are working. Replace if necessary.  
=Clean the remote control sensor lens on the unit.  
=Do not use the remote control under strong or fluorescent lighting.  
=The batteries should be inserted with polarity (+, -) aligned.  
Remote operation fails.  
Snowy picture and noise  
=Check the A/V connections.  
=Check if you have selected the correct VGA mode in your PC.  
No stable or not  
synchronized VGA picture  
=Adjust Balance in the SOUND menu.  
No output from one  
of the speakers  
=Unplug the power cord, wait for a few seconds. Then re-plug the power cord and turn  
ontheunitagain.  
Control buttons do not work.  
+ Donotuseinhotandcoldrooms (locations)  
Whenthe unitis usedinrooms (locations)withlowtemperature, the picture mayleave trails orappearslightlydelayed. This is not  
amalfunction,andtheunitwillrecoverwhenthetemperaturereturns tonormal.  
Donotleave the unitina hotorcoldlocation. Also, donotleave the unitina locationexposedtodirectsunlightorneara heater, as  
this maycausethecabinettodeformandtheLCDpaneltomalfunction.  
(Storagetemperature: 0°Cto+50°C Working temperature:5°Cto+40°C)  
Note:  
If your problem is not solved, turn your unit off and then on again.  
Never attempt to repair a LCD TV yourself.  
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Care and Maintenance  
LCD Display panel information  
Note:  
The marking or retained image on the LCD panel resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not  
coveredbyWarranty.This productis notdesignedtodisplayfixedimage patterns forextendedperiods oftime.  
ImportantInformationRegardingUseofVideoGames, Computers,Captions orOtherFixedImageDisplays.  
Theextendeduseoffixedimageprogrammaterialcancauseapermanent"shadowimage"ontheLCDpanel.  
This background image is viewable on normal programs in the form of a stationary fixed image. This type of irreversible LCD panel  
deteriorationcanbelimitedbyobservingthefollowingsteps:  
A.Reducethebrightness/contrastsettingtoaminimumviewinglevel.  
B.Donotdisplaythefixedimageforextendedperiods oftime.  
C.Turnthepoweroffwhennotinactualuse.  
Cleaning and Maintenance  
Tocleanthis unit,wipewithasoft,drycloth.  
Ifthesurfaces areextremelydirty,useasoftclothdippedinasoapandwatersolutionoraweakdetergentsolution.  
Useeyeglass cleanertoremovestubborndirtfromtheLCD.  
Neverusealcohol,paintthinnerorbenzinetocleanthis unit.  
Beforeusingachemicallytreatedcloth,readtheinstructions thatcamewiththeclothcarefully.  
CAUTION:  
Ifwaterorsimilarsubstances getinsidethemonitorviatheliquidcrystalpanelsurface,amalfunctionmayresult.  
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Specifications  
Screen:  
26"  
32"  
Powersupply:  
AC100-240V50/60Hz  
140W  
AC100-240v50/60Hz  
170W  
Powerconsumption:  
Standby:  
<1W  
<1W  
Resolution:  
1366x768  
28.1X23.9X9.3  
1366 x768  
33x27.3x10.25  
UnitDimensions (WxHxD, inches):  
Weight(lbs):  
41.8  
50.6  
Channelcoverage:  
VHF  
2-13  
UHF  
CATV  
1-125  
CADTV  
1-135  
DTV  
2-69  
14-69  
TV system:  
NTSC-M, ATSC  
Accessories:  
Operating manual x 1  
Remote control x 1  
1. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
2. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
3. Specifications and external appearance may be changed for the sake of  
improvement.  
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Note: The universal remote control unit can’t be programmed to control a TV with other brand. It has been preset to control this TV  
set, and this preset is unchangeable.  
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SANYOCOMFORTWARRANTY  
WARRANTY APPLICATION  
New, unused Sanyo Color Television products purchased in Canada through a Sanyo authorized dealer are  
warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR for parts and labor, from  
the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser for non-commercial use. This warranty only applies in favor of  
theoriginalretailpurchaserofthewarrantedproduct.  
SANYOCANADAINC.'SRESPONSIBILITY  
During the warranty period, SANYO Canada Inc. will repair, or at our option, replace a Color Television product  
whichshowsevidenceofamanufacturingdefectinmaterialsorworkmanship.  
ReplacementPARTSarewarrantedfortheremainingportionofthewarrantyperiod.  
WHATISNOTCOVERED  
(a)  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
(e)  
(f)  
ColorTelevisionproductspurchasedoutsideCanada.  
ColorTelevisionproductspurchasedinausedcondition.  
Problemsduetoproductset-upandinstallation.  
AdjustmentsthatareoutlinedintheOperatingManual.  
Accessoryitemsincludingantenna, batteriesandconnectingcables.  
Damageinorduetotransportation.  
(g)  
(h)  
Damageduetoimpropermaintenance, accident, abuse, misuseornegligence.  
Damagecausedbylightningandpowersurges.  
ORIGINALRETAILPURCHASER'SRESPONSIBILITY  
You, the original retail purchaser, must present your original, dated bill-of-sale together with this warranty to  
SANYOCanadaInc. ortoanauthorizedSanyoServiceDepot*whenyoumakeaclaimunderthiswarranty.  
You, the original retail purchaser, are responsible for any costs of TRANSPORTING the product to and from  
SANYO Canada Inc. or an authorized Sanyo Service Depot. You also are responsible for the cost of any  
MAINTENANCEnecessaryinrespectoftheproduct.  
*In-home service is only available to the units whose screen size is 40 inches or over, and limited to the locations  
withina30-kmradiusofanyauthorizedSanyoServiceDepot, throughoutCanada.  
WARRANTY BECOMES VOID This warranty becomes void if the product's serial numbers are altered or  
removed or if any repair to the product is made other than by SANYO Canada Inc. or by an authorized Sanyo  
ServiceDepot.  
LIMITATIONS  
(a)  
SANYOCanadaInc. reservestherighttochangeorimprovethedesignofthemodeloftheproduct  
warrantedhereunderwithoutincurringanyobligationtomakeanymodificationstoortoinstallany  
improvementinorontheproduct.  
(b)  
InnoeventshallSANYOCanadaInc. oranyofitsAuthorizedDealersbeliableforspecialor  
consequentialdamagearisingfromtheuseofthisproduct.  
STATUTORY WARRANTIES  
The above provisions do not preclude the operation of any applicable provincial statute which in certain  
circumstances may not allow some of the limitations and exclusions described in this Warranty. Where any terms  
of this Warranty are prohibited by such a statute, they shall be deemed null and void but the remainder of this  
warrantyshallremainineffect.  
HOWTOOBTAINWARRANTYSERVICE  
PleasecontacttheSanyoAuthorizedDealerfromwhomtheproductwaspurchasedorcontactusdirectlyat:  
SANYOCanadaInc.  
300ApplewoodCres.  
ConcordOnt. L4K5C7  
(905)760-9944  
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