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Chapter 2: The Menu System Rating field Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes Content Themes You can automatically block all program ratings or content above a specified age-based rating level using the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen. TV Rating Limit Content Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn about each age-based rating and its associated Rating Status D L S V FV content ratings. TV-14 Block V V V V ^ v • To block all programs above a certain rating level:
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Overriding Limits While within the Rating Limit screens, pressing PRESETS on the remote will reset all When you override a blocked program by entering your password, the Parental Controls option on the ratings to View and V. V-Chip Parental Controls menu will read Disabled. In this state, access to the V-Chip Parental Controls menu is still locked and all controls will be in effect the next time the TV is turned on. “Unrated” vs. “Not Rated” V-Chip Unrated Program Blo
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Time Time menu 1 Sleep Timer The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the sleep timer, set time, and wake-up timer 2 Set Time functions. 3 Wake-up Timer 0 Exit Sleep Timer Lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Use Time menu the VOL+/– buttons to increase or decrease the sleep timer by 30 minute increments. Press MENU to exit. Set Time Lets you enter the current time. Use the VOL+/– buttons and number b
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Chapter 3: Additional Information • Maybe the Sleep or Wake-up Timer is activated. Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check these basic Blank screen or black box appears on the screen remedies before calling your service technician. • Try another channel. • Press PRESETS, in case the picture controls are set too low. TV will not turn on or controls don’t work • Closed Captions may be turned on. Check the Closed- • Check to make sure it is plugged in. Caption Disp
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Chapter 3: Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your TV. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. How To Order To place an order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Screw-on
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Television User’s Guide
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WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK do not expose this product to rain or qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN moisture. This symbol indicates important This symbol indicates "dangerous The apparatus shall not be exposed to instructions accompanying the voltage" inside the product that dripping or splashing and that no obje
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800mA 9VDC Chapter 1: Getting Started ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR Connect your TV Two possible connections are shown below. Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the ANTENNA back of the TV, as shown on the left. TV (Back Panel) ANTENNA ANTENNA IN FROM TV DVD Player + TV with RF modulator Use the RF modulator (included with AC power supply) to connect your DVD player. (The RF example shows jacks on one side of the RF modulator for reference. Th
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Your TV also comes with a car adapter. Use the adapter, (pictured to the right) to plug your TV into the cigarette lighter in your vehicle. 1 2 3 Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) o
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Dipole Antenna Connection When connecting the antenna to your TV, use the supplied antenna. Follow the steps below to connect the antenna supplied with your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a cable-TV system). 1. Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your TV until it locks in place. 2. Connect the cable from the antenna adapter to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV. When you turn on the TV, adjust the length and positio
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Front Panel Controls CHAN ^ (Channel up) Scans up through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN ^ points up to items and adjusts menu controls. CHAN v (Channel down) Scans down through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN v points down to items and adjusts menu controls. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. POWER Turns the TV on and off. VOL - (Volume down
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Chapter 1: Getting Started ON OFF Remote Control Buttons When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV. Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to the TV. 0-9 (Number) buttons Press to access any channel number. To select a channel, press two number buttons. CH VOL MUTE GO BACK For example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6. To select a 3 digit number, press and hold number button 1 until 1— appears on the screen. Then press the other two numb
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Chapter 1: Getting Started MENU Press to bring up the menu screen, then use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired menu choice. Tip MUTE Press to quickly reduce sound to minimum level. Closed captioning (C1) may appear on the screen • Use the MENU button to bring up when you press MUTE. To restore sound and normal picture, press MUTE again or press VOL up. the menu screen. Use the arrow buttons to move the highlight up and OK When a menu is on the screen, press to select the item that is
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Chapter 2: The Menu System TV Main Menu TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality The TV Main Menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It lets you adjust the TV's picture quality, 2 Screen screen, channel settings, parental controls, and time functions. 3 Channel 4 V-Chip Parental Controls To select a menu item: 5 Time The TV Main Menu 0 Exit 1. Press MENU to bring up the TV Main Menu. TV Main Menu 2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight an item and press MENU to select it.
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Screen Screen Menu 1 CC Display: OFF The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust the closed-caption display, closed-caption 2 CC Mode: CC1 mode, and menu language. 3 Menu Language: English 0 Exit CC (Closed-Caption) Display Lets you choose the way closed caption information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button to toggle between the following: Screen Menu Off No closed caption information displayed. On Closed caption information shown always,
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Channel Channel Menu 1 Signal Type: CABLE TV The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels, including custom- 2 Auto Channel Search building your channel list. 3 List 0 Exit Signal Type Displays a choice that lets you select between CABLE TV and ANTENNA: Channel menu Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for UHF/VHF TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signa
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Chapter 2: The Menu System TV Main Menu V-Chip Parental Controls 1 Picture Quality The V-Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain 2 Screen programs. When you select V-Chip Parental Controls, you will be prompted to enter your password if 3 Channel 4 V-Chip Parental Controls controls are locked, or to remember to lock controls if unlocked. 5 Time 0 Exit The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV
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Chapter 2: The Menu System V-Chip Parental Controls V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 1 Movie Rating Limit With the Movie Rating Limit you can set movie-viewing limits. 2 TV Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs: VIEW 4 Parental Controls: UNLOCKED Blocking Movie Ratings 0 Exit You can automatically block all movie ratings above a specified rating using Movie Ratings Limit in the Selecting Movie Rating Limit V-Chip Parental Controls menu. • To block all movies above a certain rating: In the Rating fi
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Tip V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can be viewed. To set TV programming limits: When you change the status of an age-based rating to 1. Choose V-Chip Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you Block, the system will automatically block that must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will rating and all of it
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains TV-MA one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are stron
