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Television User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or WARNING back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose This symbol indicates important This symbol indicates "dangerous instructions accompanying the voltage" inside the product that this product to rain or moisture. product. presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Caution: To p
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Chapter 1: Getting Started ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR Setup and Connections Step 1: Connect your TV Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the cable in-jack on the back of the TV, as CABLE/ ANTENNA shown on the left. TV (Back Panel) Step 2: 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. Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote 1 2 3
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Dipole Antenna Dipole Antenna Connection Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna (supplied with model E13320) with your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a cable-TV system). 4 Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your set. Stand at the back of your set with the antenna twin-lead facing you, and press the base of the antenna into the slot until it locks in place. Base Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the Antenna Ada
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Chapter 1: Getting Started 7:17 13 Channel Marker Sleep CC The Channel Marker comes up when you first turn on the TV, change channels, or press the INFO button. 01:30 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip timer. 13 Displays the current channel. 7:17 Displays the current time. Mute 1:30 CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available. The Channel Marker shown is just an Mute Displayed when you mute the audio. example of what your screen may look like. Sleep
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Front Panel Jacks Caution: If you choose to use a stand with your TV, take precautions that the stand or other Audio IN and Video IN Jacks furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to Receives audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to prevent the TV from accidentally being pushed these jacks. You may have to purchase audio and video cables from your local electronics store. off, pull
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Chapter 1: Getting Started 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. ON•OFF Turns the TV on or off. VOL +/- Buttons Press VOL + to increase volume, or press VOL – to decrease volume. The volume display appears on the screen when you press the VOL buttons. MUTE Press to quickly reduce sound to minimum level. Closed captioning (C1) may appear on the screen when you
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Chapter 1: Getting Started CC This button has no functionality with this product*. Point and Select SLEEP Sets the TV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Use the right and left arrow To use the on-screen menus, you need to know one rule: point and select. buttons to choose the amount of time. INFO Brings up the channel banner. • Use the MENU button to bring up the menu screen. Use the Arrow SKIP (Commercial Skip) Starts an on-screen countdown timer. While the timer is on
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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. The TV Main Menu 2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight an item and press MENU to select
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Screen The 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 captioning information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button to toggle between the following: Off No captioning information displayed. On Captioning information shown always, when availa
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Channel The 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 toggle that lets you select the current antenna type: The 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 s
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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 Parental Controls menu. • To block all movies above a certain rating: In the Rating field, us
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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
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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 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 Block All
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Time The 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 Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV The Time menu before it shuts itself off. Use the VOL+/– buttons to increase or decrease the sleep timer by 30 minute increments. Press MENU to exit. Set Time Displays a control panel tha
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Chapter 3: Additional Information Blank screen or black box appears on the screen Troubleshooting • Try another channel. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check these basic remedies • Press PRESETS, in case the picture controls are set too low. before calling your service technician. • Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption TV will not turn on or controls don’t work Display control panel in the Screen menu. • Check to make sure it is plugged in. • Check the wall
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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 Dipole A
