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Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Please read this manual before
operating this product for the
first time.
TOCOM 16068120
Models: F27550, F32550
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Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric WARNING CAUTION shock, do not remove cover (or back). To reduce the risk RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO No user serviceable parts inside. Refer of fire or electric NOT OPEN servicing to qualified service personnel. shock, do not expose this This symbol indicates This symbol indicates product to rain or "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions moisture. the product that presents accompanying the a risk of electric shock or product.
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Table of Contents Parental Controls and V-Chip ............. 14 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup How V-Chip Works ............................. 14 Things to Consider Before You V-Chip TV Rating Limit ..................... 15 Connect .................................................. 2 Blocking Age-Based Ratings ...... 16 Connecting Components to Your TV .... 3 Viewing Age-Based Ratings ....... 16 TV + VCR + DVD Player ....................... 3 Blocking Specific Content Using the VPORT
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the componen
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INPUT2 INPUT1 S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT Connections and Setup VCR Connecting Components VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT CH3 to Your TV OUT CH4 R L OUT TO TV IN 3 For information on using the R L 3 different jacks on the back of your From Cable TV to hook up other components TV (back panel) or Antenna not listed below, see the following 2 pages. VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Note: If you prefer, we can provide you Y PB PR with the name of an Authorized CABLE/ Service Representative who will visit ANTENNA VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
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INPUT2 AUDIO INPUT1 OUT Connections and Setup Xbox TV (back panel) VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Y PR PB CABLE/ ANTENNA VPORT VIDEO R-AUDIO-L 2 DVD RL OUT From Cable, Cable Box, L R OR or Antenna Y Pb Pr 1 Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game console to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 29 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT cable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVD player, that has component video jacks (Y, P
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INPUT2 INPUT1 Connections and Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) VPORT Go to page 4 for VPORT explanation. CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable or cable box. INPUT1 Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or laserdis
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Connections and Setup Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Turn on the TV Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” after a period of time if you don’t make a selection. The tips in
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L O V C + H Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control L.E.D. The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly ON OFF VCR TV through the remote control. DVD VPORT AUX SAT CABLE To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit MUTE SKIP channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 for two
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L O V C + H Using the Remote Control SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times, the TV waits 60 seconds and turns back to the original channel). Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer. SOUND Displays the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu. STOP If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player, stops playing the videotape or disc. TV Turns on the TV and puts th
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Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.). 2. Press and hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.). While you hold down the component button, press and hold ON•OFF (when the light on the remote turns on, release both buttons). 3. Press PLAY (the light on the remote, located below the ON•OFF button, starts flashing). The remote is searchi
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Using the Remote Control JVC ............................................................... 5082 Hi-Q ............................................................. 2023 Remote Codes Instant Replay .......................................... 2021 Panasonic ................................................... 5075 Philips ......................................................... 5085 JCL ............................................................... 2021 JC Penney ............... 2009, 2010, 2011,
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Using the Remote Control Sears ............. 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, Magnavox .................................................... 3003 CD Players 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118 Mitsubishi .................................................... 3004 ADC ..................................... 4200, 4201, 4220 Sharp ............ 2017,2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, Panasonic ..................................................... 3013 Aiwa ............................................... 4175, 4
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features 12:01 ESPN 60 SAP 00:00 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). 12:01 Displays the current time. The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental Controls are locked or unloc
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Using the TV’s Features Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio Feature 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen The auto-tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the 4 Channel correct channel for different components you have connected 5 Time to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up auto CHANNEL 6 Parental Controls tuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 1 Signal Type change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to 2 Auto Chan
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Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password. By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” How V-Chip Works V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14
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Using the TV’s Features V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls are locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls. 2. Press MENU to continue. 3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit. 4. Use the a
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Using the TV’s Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - You can automatically block all program ratings above a Rating Status D L S V FV specified age-based rating level. TV-MA VIEW V V V ^ Press ^/v to select rating. To block programs with higher ratings: Press MENU to exit. D L S V FV 1. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field. RATING STATUS TV-MA View V V V 2. Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to TV-14 View V V V V
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Using the TV’s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) View: 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) View. 2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change to View. 3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to change
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Using the TV’s Features FRONT PANEL BLOCK Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock 1 Unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, 2 Block remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked. Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect. Lock/Unloc
