Thi s T V is fi t ted with a V - CHIP co ntrol ler which pro vides you with cha nnel view ing a cces s con trol s and res trict ions .
This function allows adult screening of TV programs based upon ratings.
to select V -CHIP SET option, then press
Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel selection buttons (0-9),
Enter the same password for confi rmation, then press MENU/ENTER.
to select V -CHIP SET , then press
to select TV RA TING, then press
to display
the desired rating
When you select TV -Y7, TV -PG, TV -14 or TV -MA, press DISPLA Y to explain the rating.
select the desired rating you want. Press
to select the setting ON or OFF .
to select MOVIE RA TING, then press
.
to select a rating, then press
to select ON or OFF for each rating.
Press MENU/ENTER twice to return to the V -CHIP menu, then press
to select “ON”. Y our settings are now set into momory .
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
If you want to change the passw ord, fol low step s 1
3 and sel ect the “CH ANGE P A SSWOR D”
• The V -Chip function is activated only on programs and recordings that have the rating signal.
• Once you block a program using the V -Chip function, the blocked program cannot be watched based on the
content of the show . When the program starts, the “INPUT P ASSWORD” will appear on the screen. When
you want to release the V -Chip temporarily , enter the password.
If you change the channel or turn off the TV while the V -Chip function was temporarily released, the original
setting will be resumed. If you return to the channel you were watching you must re-enter your password to
temporarily release your V -Chip function again.
• If you are changing channels using a VCR, DVD/VCD or a cable box, while the TV remains on channel 3 or
4, the V -Chip operates differently . When you enter your password to temporarily release the block on any
channel, you have completely disabled the V -Chip function for all stations. T o reset the V-Chip turn your TV
• Some cable boxes are built with a delay f eature, in some cases it can take up to 10 seconds for a program to
appear after the password has been input.
• It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen after being selected.
• The V -CHIP SET (DTV) will only be selectable when the unit receives a digital broadcast using the new
rating system. It may take several minutes for the intial V -Chip Set-up to complete. At this time some stations
are still developing this signal, in those cases the V -CHIP SET (DTV) will not function.
Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel selection buttons (0-9),
Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel selection buttons (0-9),
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Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel selection buttons (0-9),
Enter the same password for confi rmation, then press MENU/ENTER.
Enter the same password for confi rmation, then press MENU/ENTER.
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Enter the same password for confi rmation, then press MENU/ENTER.
Press MENU/ENTER twice to return to the V -CHIP menu, then press
Press MENU/ENTER twice to return to the V -CHIP menu, then press
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Press MENU/ENTER twice to return to the V -CHIP menu, then press
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
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Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
to select DIGIT AL SETUP , then press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
or the number button (0-7) to select your desired language, then press MENU/ENTER.
Press MENU/ENTER to return to the normal screen.
Y ou can also display the AUDIO LANGUAGE menu by pressing AUDIO on the remote control.
AUDIO LANGUAGE (DIGIT AL MODE)
AUDIO LANGUAGE (DIGIT AL MODE)
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
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When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
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Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
Press MENU/ENTER to return to the normal screen.
Press MENU/ENTER to return to the normal screen.
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Press MENU/ENTER to return to the normal screen.
CC ADV ANCED (DIGIT AL MODE)
Closed Caption are factory preset however you can adjust them individually as follows:
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
to select DIGIT AL SETUP , then press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
to select CC ADV ANCED and press
to select the item you want to adjust, then press
to select desired setting, then press MENU/ENTER.
Y ou can select from among the following items and parameters.
BLACK, WHITE, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW , MAGENT A, CY AN
NONE, RAISED, DEPRESSED, OUTLINE, LEFT SHADOW , RIGHT SHADOW
BLACK, WHITE, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW , MAGENT A, CY AN
Press MENU/ENTER until the menu screen is cleared.
Do not set the Closed Caption “TEXT COLOR” and “BACKGROUND COLOR” as the same color or you will not
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
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Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
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When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
Y ou ca n sel ect the d ispl ay me thod of C lose d Cap tion with AUT O d esign ated by b road casti ng s tudio s or CUST OM.
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
to select DIGIT AL SETUP , then press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
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When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
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to select CC SETTING and press
Y ou can choose from AUTO, SMALL, LARGE, CUST OM, and press MENU/ENTER.
Y ou can choose from AUTO, SMALL, LARGE, CUST OM, and press MENU/ENTER.
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Y ou can choose from AUTO, SMALL, LARGE, CUST OM, and press MENU/ENTER.
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Press MENU/ENTER to return to the normal screen.
CC SETTING (DIGIT AL MODE)
: parental guidance for under 17 years old
: parental guidance for under 13 years old
This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next
channel set into memory , skipping over unwanted channels.
Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV’s memory . T o use this TV with an antenna,
set the TV/CA TV menu option to the TV setting. When shipped from the factory , this menu option is in the
until the indicator next to “CH SETUP” begins to fl ash,
until the indicator next to “TV CABLE” begins to fl ash.
to select the TV or CABLE mode. The arrow indicates the
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
The chart below is typical of many cable system channel allocations.
Contact your cable company to determine the type of cable system used in your area.
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
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Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
WHA T IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?
This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed
Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in
Press CLOSED CAPTION on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two Closed Caption
Modes (Captions and 1/2 of Full Screen T ext).
This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending
on the setting of the Closed Captions CH.1/2 button). Generally , Closed Captions in English are transmitted on
Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.
The T ext Closed Caption Mode will usually fi ll 1/2 of full screen with a programming schedule or other
information. After selecting a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in effect until it is changed, even if the channel is
changed. If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal, the Captions will reappear
when the signal is received again. If the channels are changed, the Captions will be delayed approximately 10
The Captions will appear in places on the screen where they will least interfere with the picture, usually on the
bottom of the scre en. News p rograms wil l usually s how three-l ine Closed Captions w hich scroll onto the s creen.
Most other shows provide two or three lined Captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer
Words in italics or underlined describe titles, words in foreign languages or words requiring emphasis. Words
that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes.
For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions, look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions
TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS (ANALOG MODE)
Press MENU/ENTER in the analog mode.
to select CLOSED CAPTION, then press
to select the desired Closed Caption mode,
T o return the Cloesd Caption feauture off, select “OFF”.
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS (DIGIT AL MODE)
Press MENU/ENTER in the digital mode.
to select DIGIT AL SETUP , then press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
CLOSED CAPTION then press
to select ANALOG CAPTION or DIGIT AL CAPTION,
to select the desired Closed Caption mode,
T o turn the Cloesd Caption feauture off, select “OFF”.
Press MENU/ENTER until the menu screen is cleared.
• Depending on the broadc ast signal, some Anal og Captions will funct ion with a Digital br oadcast sig nal.
T his screen can be dis played by p ressing CLO SED CAPTION on the re mote contro l.
• When acti vating the Closed Cap tioned Deco der , there will be a s hort delay before the Closed Cap tioned
text appears on the screen.
• Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available.
• If no capt ion si gnal is rec eived , no c aptio ns wil l appe ar , b ut the tele vision will remai n in t he Ca ption Mode.
• Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning. This is normal
with Closed Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions
are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow time for editing.
• When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may not be seen or
may interfere with Closed Captions.
• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal.
• If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor , the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear
or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words. In this case, adjust the antenna for better
reception or use an outdoor antenna.
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
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Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
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When DIGIT AL SETUP menu appears, press
Press MENU/ENTER until the menu screen is cleared.
Press MENU/ENTER until the menu screen is cleared.
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Press MENU/ENTER until the menu screen is cleared.