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user’s guide
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LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV
For use with models: L42FHD2X48/L46FHD2X48
/L52FHD2X48
contents
connections 7
remote 20
features 28
menus 34
FAQs 41
warranty 47
Table of contents
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Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double CAUTION insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" acco
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 4. Do not negate 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 thir
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... i Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup Before Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................... 7 Protect Against Power Surges............................................................................................................ 7 Safety Informat
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order).................................................................................. 18 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV ............................................................................................. 19 Side Input Jacks ............................................................................................................................... 19 Side Panel Buttons........................................................................
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Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ................................................................................................................. 34 Sound Menu .................................................................................................................................... 34 Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................... 35 Channel List Menu ..................
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1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. •Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions Safety Information •Protect components from overheating. • Don’t block ventilation holes on any o
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Removing Table Stand Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below: Step 1 Step 2 1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table. Remove the Table Stand from the TV cabinet by 2. Take the TV set and place it face down on taking off the three size M6 St-screws with a the TV bag. screwdriver. (Note: there are four M5 St-screws for models L46FHD2X48 & L52FHD2X48) Step 3 TV cabinet with Stand
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Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. What You Need Antenna (Rabbit Ears) or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV
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Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your TV. Please Note for US use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages Customers: If you to connect your components. prefer, we can provide you with the name of Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to... an Authorized Service Representative who page 11 will, for a fee, install your
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Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. 2. Connect the video cable to the (VID 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output jack on the DVD player. 3. Connect the red and white audio cables to the (VID 2) right and left audio jacks on the side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD
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Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 11 for specific instructions. Green Red Blue COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES Don’t forget: (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODED- If necessary, connect GREEN, BLUE AND RED antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 Red for instructions. White AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED - RED= RIGHT AUDIO, WHITE=LEFT AUDIO Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an
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HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get AUDIO a picture. Go to page 9 PC INPUT for instructions. VIDEO Red White OR Audio cables are color coded HDMI Cable + HDMI/DVI Adapter + HDMI Cable Red=right audio; white=left audio Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor, follow these steps: Note:
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PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 AUDIO for instructions. PC INPUT VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 for details) and the component, such as a DVD player or a VCR. 2. Turn on the TV and the component you want to view. 3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to sel
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Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert 2 AA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing t
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Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system. If English F rançais English is your preferred language, press the OK button or right arrow and proceed to set the TV Español Location Mode. To choose another language, press the down arrow until tha
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What To Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An “A” at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT buttons to view the different formats available. Go to page 33 for more explanation of screen formats. Digital Channels A “D” at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching a digital channel. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format, which fill
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) HDMI INPUT 3 This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect HDMI components. INPUT 2 ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID 1) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 VCR or DVD player. R L • L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT
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Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. • L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. The left audio connectors are usually white. Use when connecting to the VIDEO INPUT. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT. • R AUDIO Provides rig
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2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons TV Functions Alphanumeric Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers, time setting. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the right arrow to enter the sub-channel and press OK. Arrows ( / / / ) Use the four arrows to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. When vi
