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user’s guide for:
high-definition television
HD52W140 / HD61W140 / HD65W140
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Important Information WARNING Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock, do not expose parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service DO NOT OPEN personnel. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product. risk of electric shock or
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Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide The GUIDE Plus+ system is a “no-fee,” on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that program fr
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Introduction RECORD OUTPUT Record Output Jacks VIDEO You can record digital TV (and analog) programs by using the RECORD AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also record analog R programs). Your TV must be tuned to the channel in order to record the program. L Integrated HDTV Tuner Decodes all 16 formats of ATSC Digital TV broadcasts for a clearer picture without ghosting or snow. Decodes NTSC analog TV broadcasts. For digital TV, can output sound in Dolby Digital 5.1 and pictures i
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Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 6 Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 7 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD
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Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels ................................................................................ 52 Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................ 52 On-Screen Help ....................................................................................................................... 52 Control Panels ...........................
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • How To Connect • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Assisted Setup Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5
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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 or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or component(s) 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
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Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. For more information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to page 12. Components Cables Connection Go to... Ne
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Connections & Setup DVD R AUDIO L VIDEO IN PR PB S-VIDEO Y R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA 2 2 RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE TV AUDIO OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SPEAKER INTERNAL MAXIMUM POWER RATING! SELECT SPEAKER (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SOURCE INT W/ R EXT SURR EXT TV EXT AMP L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 V V V V PR PR VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV S-VIDEO S-VIDEO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO 3A R R R Y R Y R
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Connections & Setup 2B VCR ANTENNA IN R AUDIO L VIDEO CABLE IN OR AUDIO L VIDEO R OUT OFF-AIR ANTENNA ANTENNA OUT 2A 1 RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO TV OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLiFIER SPEAKER INTERNAL MAXIMUMPOWER RATING! SELECT SPEAKER (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SOURCE INT W/ R EXT EXT SURR TV EXT AMP L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 V V V V PR PR VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV S-VIDEO S-VIDEO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R R R
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Connections & Setup How to Connect: Dolby Digital Receiver + Speakers If you own a Dolby Digital® or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality. Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on your TV to the Optical Input Jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver. Consult your Dolby Digital receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver. You might want to switch INTERNAL SPEAKER
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Connections & Setup How to Connect: TV + Speakers You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. 1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core. 2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal. 3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+) and (-) to (-). 4. Close the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it’s connected securely. 5. Place the SPEAKER
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Connections & Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by using the order form on page 75). There are several ways to connect components to your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. If you use the DVI-HDTV and DTV LINK, the picture improvement can be noticeable
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Connections & Setup Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture Y P P B R quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection. Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y•Pb•Pr cables carry only the picture signal
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Connections & Setup Back of the TV The diagrams below illustrate each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.). RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE TV AUDIO OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SPEAKER INTERNAL MAXIMUM POWER RATING SELECT SPEAKER (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SOURCE INT W/ R EXT EXT SURR TV EXT AMP L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 1 IN
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Connections & Setup CENTER CHANNEL INPUT Note: The subwoofer is turned on or off via Audio Subwoofer menu. MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER INPUT SOURCE • INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch With the switch TV EXT AMP in the TV position, the TV’s sound comes out of the internal speakers. With the switch in the EXT AMP position, the internal speakers are used for an external center channel. An external amplifier/receiver can b
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Connections & Setup VIDEO INPUT 5 VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections. DVI-HDTV L/MONO • L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white. R AUDIO INPUT 5 • R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. • DVI-HDTV provides a digital video connection from a video source to the TV. RECORD RECORD OUTPUT Used to connect to the VCR or DVD-recorder to record OUTPUT VIDEO digital or analog signals from Antenna A or
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TV (back panel) Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-t
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S-V DEO I IV NIP DU ET O 4 L/MON AO UDIO R HEADPHONE Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience: an S-VIDEO input, one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO Inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and open the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a typical front layout and may not resemble your TV. Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal and external speakers, Fixed/Variable Audio Output, and Digital Audio Output are
