HANNspree Flat Panel Television MAK 000050 User Manual

MAK-000050  
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Table of Contents  
2.1.1  
Connecting the Power Cord and  
2.2.2  
Connecting an Amplifier  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
2.2.5  
2.2.6  
Connecting an Amplifier  
Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player  
Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player  
Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using  
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Table of Contents  
2.5 Using the E-CARD Function  
3.7 Setting Parental Controls  
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Regulatory Information  
FCC Compliance Statement1  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Additional Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
Warning: The Federal Communications Commission warns that  
changes or modifications of the TV not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the  
equipment.  
1. applies only to products purchased in the United States of America  
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DOC Compliance Notice1  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise  
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference  
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This  
device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class B.  
CE Conformity Statement2  
This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council  
Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating  
to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) and the Amendment  
Directive (92/31/EEC), Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the  
Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC).  
1. applies only to products purchased in Canada  
2. applies only to products purchased in the European Union  
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Description of Warning Symbols  
Before You Proceed  
1. Read all Safety Notices and instructions in this User’s Manual  
carefully before either plugging in or turning the TV on.  
2. Keep this User’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.  
Keep the box and packaging in case the TV needs to be shipped  
in the future.  
3. Follow the TV and warning label instructions.  
4. Any uses, operations, changes, alterations or modifications of  
the TV that do not follow the instructions in this manual will void  
this TV’s warranty.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol is used to alert  
users to pay attention to  
important descriptions  
regarding usage, maintenance  
(repair), and additional  
important information related  
to this TV.  
This symbol is used to alert  
users to the risk of electric  
shocks due to dangerous and  
uninsulated components.  
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Safety Notices  
Installation Safety Notes  
Antenna  
We suggest that you use an outdoor antenna to get the best signal  
possible unless you have cable TV or a centralized indoor antenna  
system. You may, however, use an antenna indoors if it is placed in a  
location free from interference.  
Location  
Avoid allowing the TV to get prolonged exposure to sunlight or other  
strong sources of heat. Leave sufficient distance between the TV and  
the wall to provide enough space for the emission of heat.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this  
apparatus to rain or moisture.  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the  
apparatus.  
Power  
The packaged power cord is used for 110V power source. To  
reduce the risk of fire, do not plug the power cord into an outlet with  
voltage over 110V.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
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Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install  
in accordance with manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
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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 provided for your  
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
NOTE: Applies to US only.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched, particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or  
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
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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 been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
These servicing instructions are for use by  
qualified service personnel only.To reduce  
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any  
servicing other than that contained in the  
operating instructions unless you are  
qualified to do so.  
CAUTION  
Notes:  
The LCD TV is for entertainment use only and visual display tasks  
are excluded.  
This device uses a VGA connector to connect to a PC. To reduce the  
influence of mains frequency on the source signal, use a VGA  
monitor cable with ferrite shield.  
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Personal Safety  
1. To avoid overloading the power supply, never plug too many  
electrical devices into an outlet, power strip, or extension cable.  
2. Dangerous high-voltage electric power components are located  
inside the TV. To avoid electric shock, do not disassemble the  
casing.  
3. Do not place or drop metals, small objects, or flammable materials  
in the vent of the TV.  
4. If the TV is dropped, falls down, or is otherwise damaged, unplug  
the power cord immediately and contact an authorized service  
technician.  
5. If any fluid is sprayed or dropped into the TV, contact an  
authorized service technician.  
6. The screen of the TV is made of glass. Avoid hitting or scraping it.  
If the screen is broken, do not touch the broken glass.  
7. Do not allow children to use the TV unattended.  
8. Be careful when disconnecting the power plug. Hold the plug. Do not  
attempt to disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.  
Installation  
1. Do not place the TV in locations where there is excessive steam or  
dust.  
2. Avoid blocking the TV's vents, do not place the TV on a bed, sofa,  
carpet, or in a sealed cabinet.  
3. Install the outdoor antenna away from power transmission lines to  
avoid possible danger.  
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Preface  
Thank you for purchasing a Hannspree Liquid Crystal Display Television  
(LCD TV). Your new TV will allow you to enjoy superior audio and video  
while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology.  
Please carefully read this manual in its entirety before setting up, using  
or operating your TV. To ensure the safe and correct installation and  
operations of the TV, it is important that the safety and operation  
instructions in this manual are followed.  
This instruction manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using  
the TV. The information in this manual has been carefully checked for  
accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the  
contents. The information in this manual is subject to change without  
notice.  
To the extent allowed by applicable law, Hannspree Inc. (“Hannspree”)  
shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental or  
consequential damages arising from any defect or omission in this  
manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages in advance.  
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Copyright  
© Copyright 2005 Hannspree, Inc.  
All rights reserved. This manual is protected by copyright and  
distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying and distribution.  
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any means  
without the prior written authorization of Hannspree. The TV described  
in this manual may include copyrighted software of Hannspree (or other  
third parties). Hannspree (or other third parties) preserves the exclusive  
rights for copyrighted software, such as the right to distribute or  
reproduce the copyrighted software. Accordingly, and to the extent  
allowed by applicable law, any copyrighted software contained in the  
product described herein shall not be distributed, modified, reverse  
engineered, or reproduced in any manner without the prior written  
authorization of Hannspree (or of other third parties).  
The Hannspree logos presented herein are trademarks of Hannspree.  
All other product names, trademarks or logos mentioned herein are  
used for identification purpose only, and may be the trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective owners.  
The purchase of the product described herein shall not be deemed to  
grant, either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any  
license under the copyrights, patents, patent applications or trademarks  
of Hannspree, except for the normal, non-exclusive use that arises by  
operation of law in the sale of a product.  
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BBE, SRS, HDMI License Statements  
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of  
the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE  
and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
BBE ViVA HD3D (High Definition 3D) Sound provides musically  
accurate natural 3D images with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is  
improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of sound image are  
expanded by BBE's proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D  
Sound is compatible with all TV programs including news, music,  
dramas, movies, sports and electronic games.  
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT  
technology is incorporated under license from SRS  
Labs, Inc.  
Hannspree products incorporate High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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1
Getting Started  
1.1 Package Contents  
Make sure the following components are included in the box. Please contact  
Hannspree Customer Service immediately if anything is missing or  
damaged.  
TV  
User’s manual  
Quick start guide  
Warranty and service manual  
Power cord  
Remote control and batteries  
A/V cable kit  
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1.2 Introducing the TV  
You can watch NTSC broadcast or cable television channels, and easily  
connect a VCR, STB or DVD player to the standard CVBS and S-Video  
input ports located at the rear and/or side of the unit. You can also use the  
TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting it through the D-sub port.  
Convenient control buttons located on the TV and a handy remote control let  
you change channels, adjust the volume, and change display settings  
through an easy-to-use on-screen display menu system. The built-in stereo  
speakers provide full rich sound and a convenient audio output port lets you  
connect to an external audio system or earphones.  
1.2.1 Features  
Built-in analog and digital (for  
US and Canada only) TV tuner  
Multi-channel Television Sound  
(MTS) with SAP  
Audio/Video support:  
– Stereo audio inputs  
– Composite video inputs  
– Component video inputs  
– S-Video inputs  
– 3.5 mm stereo headphone  
output  
– VGA input  
Built-in stereo speakers  
Image Enhancement  
Technology  
– 3:2 pull down  
– 3D Comb Filter  
Noise Reduction  
Advanced de-interlacing  
Edge Enhancement  
– HDMI input  
– SPDIF (optical) out  
– R/L/Subwoofer (2.1ch) out  
Memory card reader (support  
CF, MD, SM, SD, MMC, and  
MS-Pro cards)  
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu  
system  
Note:  
The supporting devices mentioned in this manual may vary on different  
models. For more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user  
manual or the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.  
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1.2.2 Control Panel  
Description  
Icon  
Function  
Power/ Power  
LED  
Turns the TV on and off.  
Indicates power status.  
POWER  
Selects the input source to be  
displayed (TV, DTV, AV1, AV2, AV3,  
AV4, AV5, AV6(PC), AV7(HDMI), AV8  
(E-CARD)).  
SOURCE  
Source  
Notes:  
DTV is available for U.S. and  
Canada only.  
AV8 is available on selected  
models only.  
Turns the On-Screen Display (OSD)  
menu on and off.  
MENU  
Menu  
CH  
Change channels. Press  
to  
increase the channel number.  
CH  
CH  
CH  
Select channel  
Press  
to decrease the channel  
number.  
VOL+  
Press  
to increase the audio  
to decrease the audio  
volume.  
VOL  
VOL+  
Adjust volume  
VOL  
Press  
volume.  
Insert a Compact Flash (CF), Micro  
drive (MD), Smart Media (SM),  
Secure Digital (SD), Multi Media Card  
(MMC), or Memory Stick (MS-Pro)  
card into this slot to view the contents  
of the memory card. Use the E-CARD  
mode to view the contents.  
Memory card  
slots  
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1.2.3 Input and Output Jacks  
Description  
Connector  
Function  
Use the AV1 input to connect  
an external device, such as a  
VCR, STB, or a DVD player  
with a composite output.  
Audio Input (R/L): red and  
white audio cables.  
AV1  
(R/L/V)  
Video Input (V): yellow  
(video) cable.  
Use the AV2 input to connect  
an external device, such as a  
VCR, STB, or a DVD player.  
Audio Input (L/R): white and  
red audio cables.  
AV2  
(S/V/L/R)  
Video Input (S-Video or  
Video): S-Video cable or  
yellow (video).  
Use the AV3 input to connect  
an external device, such as a  
VCR, STB, or a DVD player.  
Audio Input (R/L): red and  
white audio cables.  
AV3  
(R/L/S)  
Video Input (S): S-Video  
cable.  
Use the AV4 / AV5 inputs to  
connect an external device,  
such as a VCR, STB, or a DVD  
player with a component  
output.  
AV4 / AV5  
(R/L/Y/Pb/Pr)  
Audio Input (R/L): red and  
white audio cables.  
Video Input (Y/PB/PR): video  
cables.  
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Description  
Connector  
Function  
ANT (Antenna/  
Cable TV line in)  
Connects to an antenna or  
CATV cable television line.  
Connects to an ATSC antenna  
such as a digital TV cable  
system.  
ANT (RF-in  
digital)  
Connects to the included  
power cord.  
AC IN  
AV6 (PC)  
Connects to a PC’s VGA port.  
Connects to devices such as a  
DVD player or set-top box.  
AV7 (HDMI)  
Connects to a PC's line/audio  
out port.  
LINE IN  
Connects to external audio  
amplifier.  
LINE OUT (R/L)  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
Connects to a subwoofer  
speaker with audio amplifier.  
EARPHONE OUT  
RS-232  
Connects to earphones.  
For factory use only. Not  
available for users.  
Use the optical digital out  
connector to connect an audio  
decoder or audio/video  
processor.  
OPTICAL OUT  
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1.2.4 Remote Control  
Description  
Icon  
Function  
Press this button to turn the On-  
Screen Display (OSD) menu on and  
off.  
Menu  
Menu  
Press S / T / W / X to scroll  
through the on-screen display  
menus. In memory card mode, press  
the arrow buttons to navigate menus,  
or to pan a picture when zooming in  
on a photo in Photo mode.  
Arrow  
Use to select a channel directly.  
Press 0-9 to enter the channel  
number (press 1 and 0 for channel  
10). You can key in the alphabet in  
channel name editing function.  
Numbers 0 ~ 9  
Press this button to return to the last  
channel selected. In memory card  
mode, press this button to start and  
end the slideshow.  
Recall  
Press this button to enable the  
closed captions/subtitles (Only  
available in the United States of  
America). In memory card mode,  
press this button to rotate a picture  
when in Photo mode.  
CC  
CC  
Press this button to turn the TV  
power on or off.  
Power  
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Description  
Icon  
Function  
Press VOL + to increase the audio  
volume. Press VOL - to decrease the  
audio volume.  
Adjust volume  
Press this button to eliminate sound.  
Press mute again or press the  
volume adjust buttons to restore  
sound.  
Mute  
Changes channels. Press CH S to  
increase the channel number. Press  
CH T to decrease the channel  
number.  
Select channel  
MTS  
Press this button to change the multi  
sound selection of the TV channel.  
Press this button to switch between  
wide screen and other modes (4:3 –  
16:9 – Zoom). (Panoramic mode is  
available only for selected models.)  
In memory card mode, press this  
button to stop proceeding operation.  
Wide  
Wide  
Hold  
Press this button to hold. In memory  
card mode, press this button to go to  
the next track or picture.  
Hold  
Press these buttons to select or  
store your favorite channels. (e.g. To  
set Ch. 33 as FAV1, go to Ch. 33 and  
Hold  
Favorite  
press  
, and then press  
to  
save your settings.)  
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Description  
Icon  
Function  
Press this button to select TV source  
mode. Press this button again to  
enter DTV mode (available only for  
selected models).  
TV  
Press this button to display the AV  
source list on the screen.  
Source  
Press this button to execute the  
selection or setting and return to the  
last menu when using on screen  
display menus. In memory card  
mode, press this button to confirm a  
selection or play/pause the file  
playback.  
OK  
Press this button repeatedly to set  
the length of time until the TV turns  
off. Cancel the timer by pressing  
until the displayed time disappears.  
In memory card mode, press this  
button to zoom in a picture  
(magnification varies by input  
format).  
Sleep  
Press this button to show messages  
on the screen, such as the channel  
number, mode and others. Press this  
button again to close the displayed  
message.  
Display  
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Description  
Icon  
Function  
Press this button to view the  
electronic program guide (EPG)  
(available only for selected models).  
In memory card mode, press this  
button to toggle between the EQ  
mode for music or the slideshow  
mode for photo.  
EPG  
Electronic  
Program Guide  
Press this button to display  
information about the current  
channel (available only for selected  
models). In memory card mode,  
press this button to repeat the  
playing operation.  
Info  
Twin  
Swap  
DTV Information  
Twin Mode  
Swap  
Press this button to activate the  
picture by picture mode (available  
only for selected models). In memory  
card mode, press this button to  
return to the previous file.  
Press this button to swap the  
activation of the primary and  
secondary sources for Twin mode  
(available only for selected models).  
In memory card mode, press this  
button to fast rewind.  
In memory card mode, press this  
button to fast forward.  
Fast Forward  
Note:  
The four color buttons (red, green, yellow, and blue) act as favorite  
channel function when the TV standard is set to NTSC.  
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1.2.5 Inserting the Remote Control Batteries  
1
Open the battery compartment  
cover at the back of the remote  
control (A).  
2 Insert the batteries paying  
attention to the polarity  
markings inside the battery  
compartment (B).  
3 Replace the battery  
compartment cover (C).  
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CAUTION  
If the remote control is not used for a long period, remove the batteries  
and store them properly.  
Handle damaged or leaking batteries carefully, and wash hands with  
soap if they come in contact with leaked chemical fluids.  
If your remote control has two batteries, do not mix new and old  
batteries or the life of the new batteries will be shortened. Chemical  
fluids may leak from the old batteries.  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with  
the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment  
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
Refer to your local recycling or waste disposal rules and contact a local  
waste disposal vendor to dispose of used batteries.  
The remote control cover may have a magnet in it, so do not place  
magnetic sensitive items such as watches, credit cards, or flash media  
close to the cover.  
Do not use force when pulling the remote control cover open; you may  
damage the hinge.  
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2
Setting up your TV  
2.1 Basic Connections  
The following sections provide users with some basic instructions to use the  
TV. Please read them carefully before you start utilizing the functions.  
2.1.1 Connecting the Power Cord and Turning On  
1
Connect the power cord to AC IN input jack on the rear panel of the  
TV.  
2 Insert the plug at the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.  
3 Move the Main Power Switch to the ON position to supply power to  
the TV.  
Note:  
If the TV is not going to be used for a long period, turn off the main power  
switch.  
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2.1.2 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV  
1
Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to ANT  
Jack (RF-in Analog) on the back of the TV.  
2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to  
the antenna socket or CATV socket.  
Antenna  
ANT jack  
(TV/CATV RF)  
Ground  
Clamp  
Antenna/CATV  
socket  
Ground  
coaxial cable  
Notes:  
If you cannot receive channels after connecting to an antenna or cable  
TV line, try scanning for channels. See “Auto Search” on page 80.  
RF-in digital input is available for built-in DTV models only.  
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2.2 Connecting External Devices  
Connect external devices such as VCRs, STBs, or DVD players to the TV  
using the AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, and AV5 ports on the back or side of the TV.  
2.2.1 Connecting External Earphones  
External earphones may be used to listen to the TV rather than using the  
built-in speakers. Connect external headphones to the earphone line out  
port as illustrated.  
Headphones  
Speakers  
Headphone  
jack ( )  
OR  
Notes:  
External earphones are not included with the TV.  
The built-in TV speakers do not output sound when earphones are  
plugged in.  
Location of the connectors varies according to the TV model. For  
more information, please refer to manufacturer’s user manual or the  
the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.  
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2.2.2 Connecting an Amplifier Using Analog Audio  
Connect an external amplifier of speakers to the line out port to provide  
better sound quality. Refer to the following illustration.  
Subwoofer with  
built-in amplifier  
Amplifier and speakers  
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
R
L
Audio cable  
Cables and connectors are color-coded (red, white).  
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2.2.3 Connecting an Amplifier Using Digital Audio  
(Digital output is available for built-in DTV models only.)  
Use the optical digital out connector to connect an audio decoder or  
audio/video processor when using a Digital TV (ATSC) receiver.  
Refer to the following illustration to connect optical digital out.  
LINE  
OUT  
L-AUDIO-R  
LINE  
IN  
Optical digital cable  
Note:  
The supporting devices mentioned in this manual may vary on different  
models. For more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user  
manual or the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.  
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2.2.4 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using  
Component Video  
The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR /  
STB / DVD player using the AV4/AV5 component video ports. Actual  
connections may vary according to the make and model of your  
device.  
VCR  
STB  
DVD  
Y
P
B
P
R
R
L
Video cable  
Audio cable  
Cables and connectors are  
color-coded (red, white,  
green, blue, red).  
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2.2.5 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using  
S-Video  
The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a VCR / STB /  
DVD player using the AV3 S-Video port. Actual connections may vary  
according to the make and model of the device.  
Audio  
S-Video  
connectors  
connector  
S-VIDEO  
R
L
Audio cable  
Video cable  
Cables and connectors are color-coded  
(red, white, black).  
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2.2.6 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using  
Composite Video  
The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR /  
STB / DVD player using the AV1 composite video port. Actual connections  
may vary according to the make and model of your device.  
VCR  
STB  
DVD  
VIDEO  
R
L
A/V cable  
Cables and connectors are color-coded  
(red, white, yellow).  
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2.2.7 Connecting a Video Game Console  
The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a video game  
console using the AV2 port. Actual connections may vary according to the  
make and model of the device.  
Audio/Video  
connectors  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO R  
L
Audio/Video cable  
Notes:  
When connecting the S-Video connector and AV connectors at the  
same time, the priority is given to the S-Video connector.  
Location of the connectors varies according to the TV model. For  
more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual  
or the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.  
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2.2.8 Connecting a PC  
Connect the TV to your PC to use it as the monitor using the D-Sub port as  
shown. Connect the D-Sub port of the TV to the D-Sub output of the PC.  
Connect the line out port of the PC to the line in port of your TV to listen to  
audio from the PC.  
PC  
Audio cable  
VGA cable  
Notes:  
Location of the connectors varies according to the TV model.  
For more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual or  
the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.  
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2.2.9 Connecting HDMI  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High Definition  
Copy Protection) assures that the best video signal is always sent from  
source (HDTV signal, DVD player) to the TV.  
Refer to the following illustration to connect an HDMI device to the TV.  
DVD player  
HDMI  
output  
R
L
Audio cable  
HDMI cable  
Note:  
When the HDMI cable is connected, connecting the audio cable is not  
necessary. However, it is necessary to do so if the HDMI-DVI-D adapter  
cable is connected.  
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2.2.10 Connecting Digital TV  
1
Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to ANT  
Jack (RF-in Digital) on the back of the TV.  
2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to  
the antenna socket of the digital TV device.  
DTV  
Notes:  
If you cannot receive channels after connecting to an antenna or cable  
TV line, try scanning for channels. See “Auto Search” on page 80.  
RF-in digital input is available for DTV built-in models only.  
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2.3 Inserting a Memory Card  
1
Insert the memory card(s) into the appropriate card reader slot(s) on  
the control panel of the TV as shown.  
CF  
I
/II  
SD  
/
MS  
SM  
2 Push the card(s) gently until they stop. Make sure the card(s) are  
inserted in the correct way.  
3 When inserted, the memory card(s) will protrude as shown.  
CF  
I
/II  
SD  
/
MS  
SM  
4 To remove a card, pull it from the card slot.  
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Notes:  
To prevent data loss, end tasks that retrieve data from the memory card  
before removing it from the card slot.  
Use only certified memory cards.  
Supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 1GB.  
E-CARD related functions and file names are only shown in English.  
Be careful when removing memory cards; removing them too quickly  
may result in damage to the card and possible data loss.  
Please refer the flash card website below:  
SM CARD: http://www.ssfdc.or.jp/english/index.htm  
SD CARD: http://www.sdcard.org/  
CF CARD: http://www.compactflash.org/  
MS CARD: http://www.memorystick.com/en/  
MMC CARD: http://www.mmccard.org/  
Supports play format: JPEG/MPEG, MPEGI/II, MP3, MPEG4.  
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2.4 Using the TV  
2.4.1 Using the Remote Control  
For best results, use the remote control within a proper distance from the  
front of the TV. Do not exceed an angle of 30 degrees when pointing at the  
TV.  
Notes:  
The operational distance may be shortened when the signal sensor is  
directly exposed to strong light.  
Aim the transmitter on the remote control at the signal sensor and  
ensure that there are no obstacles between them.  
2.4.2 Turning the TV On and Off  
POWER  
1
Press  
on the remote control or  
on the control panel. The  
power LED indicator on the front of the TV changes from red to green,  
indicating that the power is on.  
POWER  
2
Press  
or  
again. The power LED changes from green to red,  
indicating that the TV is off  
.
2.4.3 Selecting Channels  
CH  
Press CHS on the remote control or  
on the control panel to  
CH  
increase the channel number by one. Press CHT or  
to  
decrease the channel number by one.  
Enter the specific channel number by pressing the number buttons  
on the remote control. The channel number is displayed on the  
screen.  
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2.4.4 Switching Source Signals  
SOURCE  
Press  
on the control panel or  
on the remote control to select the  
incoming source signal. A screen appears with all sources listed. (Some of  
the sources are available only for selected models.)  
Select Source  
TV  
DTV  
AV1(Video)  
AV2(F V/S-V)  
AV3(S-Video)  
AV4(HDTV1)  
AV5(HDTV2)  
AV6(PC)  
AV7(HDMI)  
AV8(E-card)  
CH  
CH  
1
Press  
S
or  
T
on the remote control or  
or  
on the control  
panel to select the source you wish to use.  
SOURCE  
2 Press  
on the remote control or  
on the control panel to  
confirm the setting.  
Menu  
MENU  
3 Press  
on the remote control or  
on the control panel to exit.  
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2.4.5 Adjusting the Volume  
1
2
3
Press VOL+ to increase the volume.  
Press VOL- to decrease the volume.  
Press  
to eliminate sound. A mute icon appears on the top left  
corner of the screen and sound is turned off.  
4
Press  
volume.  
again or press the volume buttons to restore the original  
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2.5 Using the E-CARD Function (For built-in E-CARD  
only)  
The E-CARD function enables you to view photos, watch movies, and listen  
to MP3 files on the memory card inserted in the card slot. The device  
supports Compact Flash (CF), Micro drive (MD), Smart Media (SM), Secure  
Digital (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS-Pro) cards.  
Use the E-CARD mode (AV8) to view the contents.  
The following describes the E-CARD function:  
1
Insert a memory card into the appropriate card slot. Refer to “Inserting  
2 Press  
on the remote control to display all available sources. Use  
the S / T button on the remote control to switch source to AV8 (E-  
CARD).  
3 If more than one memory card is inserted to the card slots, a screen  
displaying the inserted cards is displayed. Use the S / T button on  
the remote control to select the memory card and press  
the contents.  
to view  
SELECT ONE AND ENTER:  
COMPACT FLASH  
CF  
SECURE DIGITAL  
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4 The E-CARD main screen appears. You can choose to view photos,  
listen to music, watch videos, or look at the contents of the memory  
card.  
SELECT ONE AND ENTER:  
PHOTO  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
FILE  
E-CARD main screen  
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2.5.1  
Remote Control Keys in E-CARD Mode  
The following table lists the remote control buttons used to operate the E-  
CARD feature.  
Button  
Description  
Function  
Press these buttons to navigate  
the E-CARD menus.In Photo  
mode, use these buttons to pan  
a picture when zooming in.  
Cursor up /  
down / left /  
right  
Press this button to confirm a  
selection or to play/pause a  
music/video file.  
Play / Pause  
Stop  
Press this button to return to the  
E-CARD main screen. In Music  
or Video mode, press to stop  
playing back a file.  
Wide  
Press this button to start and  
stop the slide show.  
Slide Show  
Zoom  
Press this button to zoom in on  
a picture. (Magnification varies  
by input format).  
CC  
Press this button to rotate a  
picture when in Photo mode.  
Rotate  
Press this button to play the  
previous file on the memory  
card.  
Twin  
Previous  
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Button  
Description  
Function  
Hold  
Press this button to play the  
next file on the memory card.  
Next  
Press this button to toggle  
between the EQ mode for music  
or photo slideshow mode.  
EPG  
Effect  
Info  
Press this button to repeat the  
playing operation.  
Repeat  
Swap  
Fast rewind  
Fast forward  
Press this button to fast rewind.  
Press this button to fast forward.  
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2.5.2  
Viewing Photos  
1 When the E-CARD main screen appears, use the W / X button on the  
remote control to select PHOTO.  
SD  
PAGE  
01/01  
2 Press  
to display the thumbnails of images on the memory card.  
3
Use the S / T / W / X button to select a thumbnail image.  
4 Press  
to expand the selected thumbnail to full screen mode.  
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Hold  
5 Press the X / T /  
button to go to the next picture. Press the W /  
Twin  
S /  
button to go to the previous picture.  
Note:  
If the image is not in the standard size/resolution (i.e. 800x600, 1024x768),  
it may appear deformed or with a blue/black background.  
Zooming and Panning  
The E-CARD function enables you to zoom in on images and pan the view.  
Follow these instructions.  
1
View an image in full screen mode as described in the previous  
section.  
2 Press  
on the remote control to zoom in on the image.  
(Magnification varies by input format).  
When zooming in on an image, press the S / T / W / X button on the  
remote control to pan the image.  
Rotating Images  
Follow these instructions to rotate images when in Photo mode.  
1
View an image in full screen mode as described in the previous  
section.  
CC  
2 Press  
on the remote control.  
3 The image is rotated 90 degrees (90°) in a clockwise direction.  
Note:  
You cannot rotate an image when the image is being zoomed.  
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Viewing a Slide Show  
The E-CARD function has a slide show feature that enables you to view all  
the images by order.  
1
Press  
on the remote control to start the slide show.  
The files are viewed sequentially, and files in your music library are  
also played in sequence.  
2 Press  
again to stop the slide show.  
To pause a slide show, press  
on the remote control.  
Info  
3 Press  
on the remote control to turn the repeat function on/off.  
Folder Repeat mode has the following options:  
ON: runs the slide show again in the selected folder.  
OFF: turns the folder repeat mode off.  
EPG  
4 Transition: Press  
on the remote control to choose different  
transition effects when playing the slide show.  
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Transition Table  
Transition  
Description  
Image appears full screen.  
1
FULL SCREEN  
2 ROLL: TOP TO  
Image rolls in from top to bottom.  
Image rolls in from bottom to top.  
BOTTOM  
3 ROLL: BOTTOM  
TO TOP  
4 ROLL:  
Image rolls in from top and bottom to center.  
TOP/BOTTOM TO  
CENTER  
5 ROLL: CENTER  
Image rolls in from center to top and bottom.  
Image rolls in blinds from top to bottom.  
Image rolls in from left to right.  
TO TOP/BOTTOM  
6 BLIND: TOP TO  
BOTTOM  
7 ROLL: LEFT TO  
RIGHT  
8 ROLL: RIGHT TO  
Image rolls in from right to left.  
LEFT  
9 ROLL:  
Image rolls in from left and right to center.  
LEFT/RIGHT TO  
CENTER  
10ROLL: CENTER  
Image rolls in from center to left and right.  
Image closes into center point.  
TO LEFT/RIGHT  
11 ROLL: IMPLODE  
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Transition  
Description  
12BLIND: LEFT TO  
Image rolls in blinds from left to right.  
Image fades in and out.  
RIGHT  
13CROSS FADE  
14SLIDE MODE:  
Transition effects are chosen randomly.  
RANDOM  
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2.5.3  
Listening to Music  
1 When the E-CARD main screen appears, use the W / X button on the  
remote control to select MUSIC.  
M U S I C L I B R A R Y  
01.LE PAPILLON  
3:08  
4:37  
2:52  
3:29  
4:27  
4:32  
1:45  
2:30  
02.  
A
B
C
A
HOPE AND MEMORY  
WE WILL ROCK YOU  
Repeat: One  
Page: 01/01  
2 Press  
. A screen appears displaying a list of the music stored on  
your memory card.  
3 Use the S / T / W / X button to select a music file. The selected file  
starts playing. When the file finishes playing, the next file in the list is  
played.  
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4 Press  
to display the Music Equalizer screen. This screen  
enables you to view information about the file you are playing.  
M U S I C E Q U A L I Z E R  
Name: 02.MUSIC 2  
Artist:  
Time: 4:29  
Type: MP3 128Kbps  
Repeat: One  
EQ:standard  
Song:000/028  
Repeat mode  
Info  
Press  
to switch among the following repeat modes:  
ONE: repeats one file  
ALL: repeats all files in sequence  
OFF: turns repeat mode off  
EQ mode  
EPG  
Press  
to toggle EQ mode:  
– Choose from Jazz / Rock / Pops / Ballad / Dance / Standard / Classic  
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2.5.4  
Watching Videos  
1 When the E-CARD main screen appears, use the W / X button on the  
remote control to select VIDEO.  
SD  
PAGE  
01/01  
2 Press  
. A screen appears displaying thumbnails of the videos on  
your memory card.  
3 Use the S / T / W / X button on the remote control to select a video  
file.  
4 Press  
. The selected video file begins playing.  
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2.5.5 Viewing Memory Card Files  
1 When the E-CARD main screen appears, use the W / X button on the  
remote control to select FILE.  
F I L E L I B R A R Y  
01.MUSIC 1  
MP3  
File size : 4212KBytes  
Date :  
MP3  
MP3  
02.MUSIC 2  
03.MUSIC 3  
04.CRIM0001  
05.CRIM0002  
06.CRIM0003  
07.CRIM0004  
08.CRIM0005  
2006/01/01  
Time :  
4:29  
Channels : Stereo  
Bitrate : 128kbps  
Folder : ROOT  
SD  
000/028  
2 Press  
. A screen appears displaying a list of the files on your  
memory card. The file type is denoted by the icons, and the file size,  
creation date, and thumbnail view of the file provides additional  
information.  
3 Use the S / T / W / X button to select a file and press  
. The  
selected file is displayed or played.  
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2.6 Using the Digital TV (For built-in DTV only)  
The built-in DTV function provides viewers to enjoy TV in many ways  
through enhanced and interactive services that add to the viewing  
experience.  
2.6.1 Switching Signal Source  
SOURCE  
Press  
on the control panel or  
on the remote control to select the  
incoming source signal. A screen appears with all sources listed. (Some of  
the sources are available only for selected models.)  
Select Source  
TV  
DTV  
AV1(Video)  
AV2(F V/S-V)  
AV3(S-Video)  
AV4(HDTV1)  
AV5(HDTV2)  
AV6(PC)  
AV7(HDMI)  
AV8(E-card)  
CH  
CH  
1
Press  
panel to select DTV.  
S
or  
T
on the remote control or  
or  
on the control  
2 Press  
on the remote control or  
on the control panel to  
confirm the setting.  
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Menu  
MENU  
3 Press  
on the remote control or  
on the control panel to exit.  
Note:  
Use the Auto Search function to scan all available digital TV channels  
before viewing digital TV programs for the first time.  
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2.6.2 Searching for Digital Channels  
Before you start viewing the digital TV programs, you must perform Auto  
Search to scan for all available ATSC and cable channels on DTV source  
signals.  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
TV  
Channel No  
Edit Name  
Skip  
2
Off  
Fine Tuning  
Air/Cable  
Auto Search  
Preset  
0
Cable  
OK  
CH  
Select TV Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
SOURCE  
VOL  
1
Press  
or the  
button to enter the TV Menu.  
or CHS/CHT button to select Auto Search.  
2 Press the  
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3 Press  
to start searching for all the available channels.  
A banner appears on the screen showing the number of available  
channels scanned.  
ATSC  
707  
2
4 After searching all the channels, the last available channel  
scanned is displayed on the screen. The Channel Banner  
appears showing information of the current program.  
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Channel Banner  
The Channel Banner located at the bottom of the screen provides viewers  
with basic information of the chosen channel and the currently broadcast  
Info  
program. Press  
in normal viewing mode to display the Channel Banner.  
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1
2
9:00 AM  
HD Programs or HD Demo material  
6
5
9-1 KQED-HD  
i
12:00AM - 2:00 AM Frontier House  
Signal Quality  
83  
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3
4
No. Item  
Description  
Up/Down  
arrows  
Appear when there is more than one channel  
on the list.  
1
The first two digits stand for the number of  
available channels on the list. The two digits  
after the dash stand for its order on the list.  
2
3
Channel no.  
Date/Time  
Indicates current time.  
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No. Item  
Description  
4
5
Next on  
Indicates the next program and its schedule.  
Quality  
indicator  
Indicates the signal quality. The better the  
signal, the longer the bar.  
Indicates additional information about the  
program.  
6
7
Icon  
Displays the name and the staring time of the  
program. The bar extending to the right shows  
the elapsed time.  
Current  
program  
Note:  
The content in the channel banner is sent by the broadcaster. Information  
that is displayed may vary from broadcaster to broadcaster.  
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The following table describes the definition of the icons displayed in the  
Channel Banner.  
Icon  
Description  
Indicates that the channel has been set as one  
of the favorite channels. The color of the face  
mark corresponds to the color of the favorite  
key on the remote control.  
Indicates that the program is under parental  
rating.  
Indicates that extended information is available  
for the program.  
Indicates that the channel is digital standard.  
Indicates that the channel is digital high  
definition.  
Indicates that AC3 is available for the program.  
Indicates that alternative soundtracks are  
available for the program.  
Indicates that closed captions are available for  
the current program.  
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2.6.3 Digital Customize Settings  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
CUSTOMIZE  
Menu Language  
Menu Background  
Sleep Timer  
English  
Transparent  
Off  
Closed Caption  
Audio Language  
Time Zone  
CS1  
English  
Central,Summer  
Advanced C.C.  
Preset  
OK  
CH  
Select Customize Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
SOURCE  
1
2
Press  
Press  
or  
or  
to enter the CUSTOMIZE Menu.  
or CH CH button to select an option.  
to change the mode setting.  
S/  
T
3 Press  
4 Press  
to select the changed setting and return to the  
CUSTOMIZE Menu.  
Menu  
5 Press  
to exit the CUSTOMIZE menu.  
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The Customize Mode menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
S
elect from the following language options:  
English  
Español  
Français  
Menu Language  
Note:  
OSD language may vary from region to region.  
Menu  
Background  
Enables you to set the OSD background to be  
transparent or solid.  
Enables you to set the TV to turn off after a set  
time. Select from the following sleep timer  
options.  
120 minutes  
90 minutes  
60 minutes  
30 minutes  
Off  
Sleep Timer  
You can also press  
on the remote control to  
again to reset the  
enable sleep mode. Press  
timer.  
Enables closed captions. Select from the  
following options:  
Closed Caption  
Audio Language  
CS1 ~ CS6  
S
elect from the following audio language options:  
English  
Spanish  
French  
German  
Italian  
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Option  
Description  
Enables you to select the specific time zone for  
your area.  
Time Zone  
Enables you to configure settings for font type,  
size, style, color, opacity, edge, edge color,  
background color, and background opacity of  
closed caption.  
CUSTOMIZE  
C.C.Font Type  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
C.C.Font Size  
C.C. Font Style  
C.C. Font Color  
C.C. Font Opacity  
C.C. Font Edge  
Advanced C.C.  
C.C. Font Edge Color  
C.C. Background Color  
C.C. Background Opacity  
OK  
CH  
Select Customize Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
SOURCE  
Note: This function is only available when Closed  
Caption value is set to CS1 ~ CS6.  
Erases all customized settings and return all  
values to factory defaults.  
Preset  
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2.6.4 Using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG)  
The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) provides viewers a quick glance at the  
program schedule and information for all available channels. The Navigator  
displays the channel list on the left column and the programs broadcast on  
the current channel for the day and the six following ones.  
ALL CHANNELS  
WHAT IS ON TODAY?  
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HD Programs or HD demo material  
9-1 KQED-HD  
9-2 KQED-SD  
2:00 AM - 6:00 AM  
Frontier House  
i
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM  
CH+  
Last  
Page:  
24h-  
24h+  
Channels:  
Exit:  
CH-  
Program list  
Channel list  
EPG  
1
Press  
to display the Navigator window.  
or button to select a specific channel from the channel  
2 Use  
list.  
3 Press  
to enter the program list of the selected channel.The  
program currently being broadcast on the selected channel is  
highlighted.  
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4 Press  
or  
button to select programs from the list. And press  
to display extended information of the selected program.  
5 Press  
to exit EPG and return to the broadcast program screen.  
Notes:  
Data displayed in EPG is updated in real time. Current broadcast  
program disappears from the list when the program has ended.  
EPG information will vary from region to region depending on the  
broadcasters and/or CATV system in your area.  
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Using the Remote Control in Navigator  
Button  
Description  
Press to tune to selected channels.  
EPG  
Press to toggle between Navigator and the  
normal viewing mode.  
Press to change the soundtrack.  
CC  
Press to turn the closed caption on and off.  
Press to display the Program Info window.  
Info  
Press to shift focus up/down and tune the  
highlighted channel.  
Press to switch between program list and  
channel list.  
Press to return to normal viewing mode.  
Press to change the day.  
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Viewing Program Information  
Info  
Press  
to view program information for the selected program. A window  
pops up to display a brief introduction of the chosen program and its  
broadcast schedule.  
CC  
1
HD Signal Quality  
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Info  
If the information exceeds one page, press  
again to go to the  
next page of the Program Information window. In the last page, press  
Info  
closes the Program Information window.  
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Press  
to exit the Program Information window and return to the  
normal viewing mode.  
Extended Info  
No program info available  
No program info available  
CC  
1
HD Signal Quality  
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The message “No information is available for the selected program” is  
displayed in the center of the window if no program information is  
broadcast for the chosen program.  
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Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD)  
Settings  
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system provides a quick and simple  
method to adjust the TV settings. This chapter describes how to change  
each of the available settings. The OSD menu can be accessed through the  
buttons either on the front control panel or the remote control.  
Function  
OSD Menu  
Up  
TV Control Panel  
MENU  
Remote Control  
Menu  
CH S  
S / CH S  
Down  
CH T  
T / CH T  
Add/Enter  
Decrease  
Return  
VOL+  
X / VOL+  
VOL-  
W / VOL-  
SOURCE  
OK / Source  
3.1 OSD Setting Menus  
Menu Icon Description  
Enables you to make adjustments to picture settings such as  
brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, hue, and create  
custom configurations.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PC  
Enables you to adjust audio characteristics such as bass  
and treble, and also enables enhanced audio options  
such as Surround.  
In PC mode, enables you to set characteristics such as  
phase and clock.  
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Enables you to choose TV or CATV, autoscan for  
channels, add and delete channels, and edit channel  
names.  
TV  
Enables you to set the OSD language, set the sleep timer  
and enable closed captions.  
CUSTOMIZE  
Enables you to set parental controls to prevent  
unauthorized access to certain TV content (available in  
the US and Canada only).  
PARENTAL  
Notes:  
Menu  
MENU  
Press  
/
to exit the menus at any time.  
You can control the OSD with either the remote control or the TV  
control panel.  
The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.  
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3.2 Adjusting Video Settings  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
VIDEO  
Video Mode  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Standard  
50  
50  
50  
50  
0
Saturation  
Sharpness  
Hue  
Noise Reduce  
Color Temperature  
Back Light  
Preset  
Off  
Neutral  
High  
CH  
MENU  
Select Video Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
1
Press  
Press  
or  
to enter the VIDEO Menu.  
or CHS/CH button to select an option.  
to change the mode setting.  
2
T
3 Press  
or  
4 Press  
to select the changed setting and return to the VIDEO  
to exit the VIDEO menu.  
Menu.  
Menu  
5 Press  
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The Video Mode menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
Enables you to customize the video display. The  
following options are available:  
Vivid  
Sets the display for enhanced picture  
contrast and saturation.  
Video Mode  
Standard Sets the display for normal viewing  
(default).  
Custom  
Enables you to set user defined  
values.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Brightens or darkens the picture.  
Increases or decreases the contrast. Increasing  
the contrast makes the colors deeper. Decreasing  
the contrast makes the colors softer.  
Saturation  
Sharpness  
Hue  
Adjusts the intensity of the color.  
Sharpens or softens picture clarity. Decrease this  
value to make the pictures softer.  
Increases or decreases the red tint.  
Noise reduction enables you to reduce the  
amount of interference in the signal. The following  
options are available:  
High  
Middle  
Low  
Noise Reduce  
Off  
Note:  
Noise reduction only works in TV and AV1 ~ AV3  
modes.  
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Option  
Description  
Color temperature refers to the warm or cool  
feeling of a color, rather than actual temperature.  
The following options are available:  
Color  
Temperature  
Cold  
Neutral  
Warm  
Gives white colors a bluish tint.  
Gives white colors a neutral tint.  
Gives white colors a reddish tint.  
Sets the LCD backlight. Set this to low to  
conserve power.  
Back Light  
Preset  
Erases all customized picture settings and returns  
all values to factory defaults.  
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3.3 Adjusting Audio Settings  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
AUDIO  
0
Balance  
Sound Effect  
Equalizer  
120Hz  
OFF  
OFF  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
200Hz  
500KHz  
1.2KHz  
3KHz  
7.5KHz  
12KHz  
Preset  
CH  
MENU  
Select Audio Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
1
Press  
Press  
or  
to enter the AUDIO Menu.  
or CHS/CH button to select an option.  
button to change the mode setting.  
2
T
3 Press  
or  
4 Press  
to select the changed setting and return to the AUDIO  
Menu.  
Menu  
5 Press  
to exit the AUDIO menu.  
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The Audio Mode menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
Changes the balance between the left and right  
speakers.  
Balance  
Toggles between the TruSurround XT and BBE  
ViVA HD3D sound features.  
Sound Effect  
Equalizer  
Preset  
Enables you to adjust equalizer settings. Select  
Custom to adjust individual equalizer frequencies.  
LIVE  
POP  
ROCK  
CUSTOM  
Erases all customized audio settings and return  
all values to factory defaults.  
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3.4 Adjusting PC Settings  
If a PC is connected, the PC mode menu items become available.The PC  
Mode menu includes the following options.  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
PC  
H Position  
V Position  
Phase  
50  
50  
50  
50  
Clock  
Auto Adjust  
Preset  
CH  
MENU  
Select PC Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
1
Press  
Press  
or  
to enter the PC Menu.  
or CHS/CH button to select an option.  
button to change the mode setting.  
2
T
3 Press  
or  
4 Press  
to select the changed setting and return to the PC  
Menu.  
Menu  
5 Press  
to exit the PC menu.  
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The PC Settings menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Description  
Press  
or  
to adjust the horizontal  
H Position  
position of the display.  
Press  
of the display.  
or  
to adjust the vertical position  
V Position  
Phase  
Clock  
Press  
Press  
Press  
or  
or  
to adjust the phase timing.  
to adjust the clock timing.  
to allow the TV to adjust the display  
Auto Adjust  
Preset  
automatically for best results.  
Press  
to erase all customized PC settings  
and return all values to factory defaults.  
Note:  
The display resolution is based on the PC input signal.  
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3.5 Adjusting TV Settings  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
TV  
Channel No  
Edit Name  
Skip  
2
On  
Fine Tuning  
Air/Cable  
Auto Search  
Preset  
0
Cable  
CH  
MENU  
Select TV Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
1
Press  
Press  
or  
to enter the TV Menu.  
or CHS/CH button to select an option.  
to change the mode setting.  
2
T
3 Press  
or  
4 Press  
to select the changed setting and return to the TV  
Menu.  
Menu  
5 Press  
to exit the TV menu.  
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The TV Mode menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
Channel No  
Use to select a channel to adjust its settings.  
Use the alphanumeric keypad on the remote  
control to enter a name for the channel.  
Edit Name  
You can use up to five alphanumeric characters for  
the name.  
Select ON to remove the selected channel number  
from the channel list. Select OFF to add the  
selected channel number to the channel list.  
Skip  
Select this item and press  
or  
to fine tune  
Fine Tuning  
a channel for better picture quality.  
Enables you to select the TV source signal. The  
following options are available:  
Air/Cable  
Air  
Selects the antenna.  
Selects cable TV.  
Cable  
Press  
to have the TV automatically scan  
through all the available channels and assign  
channel numbers to them.  
Auto Search  
Preset  
157.25  
20  
Select this to erase all customized TV settings and  
return all values to factory defaults.  
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3.6 Making Customize Settings  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
CUSTOMIZE  
Menu Language  
Menu Background  
Sleep Timer  
English  
Transparent  
OFF  
Closed Caption  
Preset  
OFF  
CH  
MENU  
Select Customize Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
1
2
Press  
Press  
or  
or  
to enter the CUSTOMIZE Menu.  
or CHS/CH button to select an option.  
to change the mode setting.  
T
3 Press  
4 Press  
to select the changed setting and return to the  
CUSTOMIZE Menu.  
Menu  
5 Press  
to exit the CUSTOMIZE menu.  
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The Customize Mode menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
S
elect from the following language options:  
English  
Español  
Menu Language  
Français  
繁體中文  
Note:  
OSD language may vary from region to region.  
Menu  
Background  
Enables you to set the OSD background to be  
transparent or solid.  
Enables you to set the TV to turn off after a set  
time. Select from the following sleep timer  
options.  
120 minutes  
90 minutes  
60 minutes  
30 minutes  
Off  
Sleep Timer  
You can also press  
on the remote control to  
again to reset the  
enable sleep mode. Press  
timer.  
Enables closed captions. Select from the  
following options:  
Closed Caption  
(available in the  
US only)  
CC1 ~ CC4  
TEXT1 ~ TEXT4  
Erases all customized settings and return all  
values to factory defaults.  
Preset  
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3.7 Setting Parental Controls (Available in the US  
and Canada only)  
Menu  
Press  
to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.  
PARENTAL  
Password:  
CH  
MENU  
Select Parental Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
1
Press  
or  
to enter the PARENTAL Menu. You are  
prompted for the password:  
2 Enter the password using the numeric keys on the remote control.  
The default password is 0000.  
3 Press  
to confirm if the password is correct.  
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4
Press  
or CHS/CH  
T
button to select an option.  
PARENTAL  
Rating  
OFF  
Unrated Program Block  
TV Rating  
View  
Movie Rating  
Cdn. English Rating  
Cdn. French Rating  
Change Password  
Preset  
OK  
CH  
Select Parental Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
SOURCE  
5 Press  
6 Press  
or  
to change the mode setting.  
to select the changed setting and return to the  
PARENTAL Menu.  
Menu  
7 Press  
to exit the PARENTAL menu.  
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The Parental Control Function (V-CHIP) is used to block program viewing  
based on the ratings sent by the broadcast stations1. The United States has  
two rating systems for viewing contents, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie  
ratings. The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V-CHIP to  
help parents screen out inappropriate television programs from their  
children.  
Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture  
Association of America (MPAA) as watched on cable TV and not edited for  
television. The V-CHIP can also be set to block MPAA-rated movies.  
The Parental menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
Enables you to select a rating setting. Select  
Custom to customize all other settings.  
OFF  
Child  
Youth  
Youth Adult  
Custom  
Rating  
Unrated  
Program Block  
Enables you to block or allow viewing of selected  
unrated content.  
1. Parental functions are only available in the United States of America and  
Canada and are contingent upon the availability of the TV network  
programming.  
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Option  
Description  
Enables you to block or allow viewing of rated  
television content.  
PARENTAL  
Rating  
TV-Y  
ALL  
V
FV  
V
V
S
L
D
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
V
V
TV Rating  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
OK  
SOURCE  
CH  
Select Parental Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
Enables you to block or allow viewing of rated  
movie content.  
PARENTAL  
G
V
V
V
V
V
PG  
PG-13  
R
Movie Rating  
NC-17  
V
X
OK  
CH  
Select Parental Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
MENU  
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Option  
Description  
Enables you to block or allow viewing of content  
rated according to Canadian English standards.  
PARENTAL  
C
V
V
B
B
B
B
C8+  
G
Cdn. English  
Rating  
PG  
14+  
18+  
OK  
CH  
Select Parental Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
MENU  
Enables you to block or allow viewing of content  
rated according to Canadian French standards.  
PARENTAL  
G
V
V
V
V
V
8 ans +  
13 ans +  
16 ans +  
18 ans +  
Cdn. French  
Rating  
OK  
CH  
Select Parental Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
MENU  
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Option  
Description  
Enables you to change the password. Enter the  
old password followed by the new password to  
change it.  
PARENTAL  
Old Password:  
New Password:  
New Password Again:  
Change  
Password  
OK  
SOURCE  
CH  
Select Parental Menu  
Select :  
Enter :  
Return :  
VOL  
Erases all customized PARENTAL settings and  
return all values to factory defaults.  
Preset  
Note:  
The French and English ratings are for the US and Canada only.  
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D
FV  
Fantasy  
Violence  
S
L
V
Sexually  
Suggestive  
Dialog  
TV RATINGS  
Sexual  
Situations  
Adult  
Language  
Violence  
TV-Y  
(All children)  
;
:
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
TV-Y7  
(Directed to  
older children)  
TV-G  
(General  
audience)  
;
:
;
:
;
:
;
:
TV-PG  
(Parental  
guidance  
suggested)  
TV-14  
(Parents  
strongly  
cautioned)  
:
:
:
:
TV-MA  
(Mature  
audience only)  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Block Content  
;:The content rating can be set, but this rating is not normally broadcast by  
TV stations.  
::The content rating can be set.  
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Refer to the following table for movie rating information.  
MPAA RATINGS  
G
GENERAL AUDIENCES  
Suitable for all ages.  
PARENTAL GUIDANCE  
SUGGESTED  
Some material may not be suitable for  
children.  
PG  
PARENTS STRONGLY  
CAUTIONED  
Some material may be inappropriate for  
children under 13.  
PG-13  
Under 17 requires accompanying parent  
or guardian.  
R
RESTRICTED  
NC-17  
X
NO ONE 17 OR UNDER ADMITTED  
NO ONE UNDER 18 ADMITTED.  
X is an older rating that may be used in some older movies.  
More information about the rating systems can be found by visiting these  
websites:  
http://www.mpaa.org  
http://www.tvguidelines.org  
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Troubleshooting  
Situation  
Solution  
Connect the power cord properly.  
Check if the power LED is on or not.  
Press power on the control panel or remote  
control.  
Press source to cycle through connected  
video sources.  
Press channel up or channel down to  
switch to other TV stations.  
Check the Air/Cable OSD settings. See  
No picture and sound.  
Make sure all cables are connected  
properly.  
Check the antenna and cable connections.  
Adjust the brightness in the OSD menus.  
No picture, or poor picture, sound is OK.  
Picture is not in color.  
Adjust the saturation in the OSD menus.  
Make sure the source device is functioning  
properly.  
Make sure the audio cable is connected  
securely.  
Picture is OK, no sound.  
Turn the mute off.  
Press volume up on the control panel or  
remote control.  
Adjust the balance in the OSD menus. See  
One of the speakers has no sound.  
Try the Auto Program function in the OSD  
Cannot receive some TV channels using  
cable TV.  
Want to reset TV settings.  
Cannot operate menus.  
Use the Reset function in the OSD menu.  
If OSD items are colored in light blue, the  
system is in a state such that those settings  
are not available.  
Forgot parental control password.  
Use the master password 0928  
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Situation  
Solution  
Make sure the video signal cable is  
connected properly.  
Screen image turns over.  
Adjust the location of the antenna, placing it  
far from roads or sources of interference.  
Check the antenna and the video signal line  
connections.  
Snow appears on the screen.  
Blurred or overlapped images.  
Readjust the sharpness setting.  
Choose programs with high quality signals.  
Adjust the direction of the antenna or  
change the video signal cable.  
Make sure the battery is inserted correctly.  
Replace the battery with a new one.  
Make sure the TV power cord is plugged in.  
Make sure the path between the remote  
control and the sensor is clear.  
Remote control doesn’t work.  
Try operating the remote control at a closer  
distance to the TV. Refer to “Using the  
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Warranty and Service  
For complete warranty service information, please refer to the “Warranty  
and Service Manual” enclosed with your TV.  
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Specifications  
LCD Panel Size  
Aspect Ratio  
26/32/37 inch TFT  
16:9  
Best Resolution  
1366 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical)  
Built-In analog and digital (for US and Canada Only)  
TV Tuner  
TV System  
AV1: Composite Video (CVBS)  
AV2: Composite Video (CVBS + S-Video)  
AV3: Composite Video (S-Video)  
AV4/AV5:Component Video (YPBPR)  
VGA: PC in  
Video System  
HDMI Ver. 1.1  
E-CARD (Selected models only)  
AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, AV5, HDMI: L/R RCA jacks  
(audio input)  
3.5 mm earphone out  
Audio System  
PC Audio-in  
R/L/Subwoofer (2.1 ch out)  
Optical out (For built-in DTV only)  
E-CARD (Selected models only)  
Built-in Stereo Speakers Output  
Power Supply  
26”/32” - 8 W x 2, 37” - 15 W x 2  
100-240V, 50/60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Component Format  
26"/32" - 200W (max.), 37" - 250W (max.)  
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i  
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6.1 PC Mode Support Timing  
Pixel  
Format  
Hor. Freq. Hor.  
(kHz)  
Ver. Freq. Vertical  
Polarity (Hz) Polarity  
Standard  
1
640*480  
640*480  
640*480  
640*480  
800*600  
800*600  
800*600  
800*600  
800*600  
1024*768  
1024*768  
1024*768  
1280*1024  
640*400  
720*400  
31.47  
60  
72  
75  
85  
56  
60  
72  
75  
85  
60  
70  
75  
60  
70  
70  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
2
37.861  
37.5  
3
4
NA  
NA  
+
NA  
+
5
35.156  
37.879  
48.077  
46.875  
NA  
6
+
+
7
+
+
8
+
+
9
NA  
NA  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
48.363  
56.476  
60.023  
NA  
+
+
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
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Glossary  
Broadcast TV: Broadcasting video signals using high-frequency  
electromagnetic waves to distribute television channels to viewers (standard  
TV broadcast).  
CATV: Community Antenna Television, the original name for cable TV. A  
television distribution system that uses coaxial cable instead of the  
traditional radio broadcasting (over-the-air) method to deliver television, FM  
radio, and other services to consumers.  
Color Temperature: Adjusting the color temperature enables you to set the  
intensity of white light. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K). Higher  
color temperatures result in a blue tint. Lower temperatures result in a red  
tint.  
Hue: Colors in a color system are measured by hue, saturation and  
luminance. Hue indicates the predominant color.  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): A display technology that uses  
rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light.  
Saturation: Chromatic purity indicating the amount of white contained in a  
color. Fully saturated colors are pure colors; less saturated colors appear as  
pastel shades.  
Stereo: The default audio signal belonging to a particular channel.  
S-Video: Separate video, a video cabling standard used to transmit video  
by keeping brightness (Y) and color information (C) on separate channels.  
Most often used with camcorders.  
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