Dynex Flat Panel Television DX 26L100A13 User Manual

26” LCD TV  
DX-26L100A13  
USER GUIDE  
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Programming a different universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
For additional help and information… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Common universal remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
How long does the coverage last? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
What does the warranty not cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
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CHILD SAFETY  
It makes a difference how and where you use  
your flat panel display  
As you enjoy your new product, keep these  
safety tips in mind  
The issue  
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular  
purchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed  
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics  
industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.  
TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers,  
chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.  
Tune into safety  
One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV stand  
rated for the weight of your TV.  
Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for  
proper use of this product.  
Don’t let children climb on or play with entertainment system  
furniture and TVs.  
Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used as  
steps, such as a crate or chest of drawers.  
Remember that children can become excited while watching  
a program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV. Make sure  
that you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed,  
pulled over, or knocked down.  
Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that they  
cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.  
Wall mounting  
If you decide to wall mount your TV, always remember:  
One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of your  
TV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, or  
otherwise listed by an independent laboratory as suitable for your TV.  
Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.  
If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from a  
professional installer.  
Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV is  
appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted  
to walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you are  
unsure, ask a professional installer.  
TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.  
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DX-26L100A13  
Important Safety Instructions  
Warning  
Important Safety Instructions  
Electric shock hazard  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any  
cover or expose the device to rain or moisture. No  
user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified  
service technicians.  
Lightning  
This symbol indicates that dangerous  
voltage constituting a risk of electric  
shock is present within your TV. This  
label is located on the back of your TV.  
For added protection for your device receiver during a  
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and  
disconnect any antenna or cable system. This helps prevent  
property damage and personal injury from lightning and  
power line surges.  
This symbol indicates that there are  
important operating and maintenance  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying your TV.  
Power lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power  
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.  
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care  
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or  
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance  
with the manufacturer's instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
Do not defeat 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 third grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided  
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
Handling the LCD panel  
Your TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or  
hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. If the screen  
breaks, be careful of broken glass.  
If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you  
do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin  
inflammation.  
If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle, rinse,  
and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in  
your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor  
after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean  
water.  
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Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, make sure that the  
service technician uses replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original  
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock, personal injury, or other hazards.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
Safety check  
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing  
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
After completing any service or repair to this device, ask the  
service technician to perform routine safety checks to  
determine that your TV is in correct operating condition.  
Power source  
Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated  
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supplied to your home, consult an electrician or your local  
power company.  
Servicing  
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service  
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
perform any servicing other than that contained in the  
operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.  
15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must  
remain readily operable.  
16 An apparatus with three-prong, grounding-type plug is a  
Class I apparatus which needs to be grounded to prevent  
possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect the  
Class I apparatus to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.  
17 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to  
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.  
18 The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
DX-26L100A13  
Condensation  
Moisture will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool  
surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the  
room rises suddenly. When this happens, the TV's performance  
may be impaired. To prevent this, let the TV stand in its new  
surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make  
sure that the room temperature rises gradually.  
Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is  
exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases,  
change the location of the TV.  
Caution  
Damage requiring service  
Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your  
TV.  
If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.  
If your TV does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions because incorrect  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and  
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore your TV to its normal operation.  
Mobile telephone warning  
To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound,  
operating problems, or even damage, keep your cordless and  
cellular telephones away from the TV.  
End of life directives  
If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
Your TV contains tin-lead solder and a fluorescent lamp  
containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these  
materials may be regulated for environmental reasons. Your TV  
also contains material that can be recycled and reused. For  
disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities  
to find a recycler in your area.  
Outdoor antenna grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV,  
make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to  
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up  
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to correct  
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of  
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection  
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding  
electrode.  
Non-active pixels  
The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors,  
which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally,  
a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed  
blue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not  
adversely affect the performance of your TV, and are not  
considered defects.  
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Antenna lead-in wire  
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Grounding clamp  
Antenna discharge unit  
Grounding conductors  
Ground clamps  
Power service grounding electrode system  
Electric service equipment  
Note to CATV system installer  
Article 820 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 40  
provides guidance for correct grounding. Specifically, it states  
that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding  
system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
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DX-26L100A13  
Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket  
3 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the  
mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the  
instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket  
for information about how to correctly hang your TV.  
Installing the stand or  
wall-mount bracket  
Note  
Notes  
If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install  
The length of the M4 wall-mount screws vary  
depending on the wall-mount bracket you  
purchased. See the instructions that came with the  
wall-mount bracket for screw lengths.  
the stand.  
Store the stand and stand screws in case you  
decide to use the stand in the future.  
7.87 in. (200 mm)  
Installing the stand  
To install the stand:  
1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a  
cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from  
damages and scratches.  
Wall mount bracket holes  
TV components  
2 Secure the stand to the stand column on the TV with  
the six screws M4 type (16 mm) provided.  
Package contents  
• Remote control and batteries (2 AAA)  
• Stand with screws  
• Quick Setup Guide  
• Important Information  
Installing a wall-mount bracket  
Warning  
This apparatus is intended to be supported by a UL  
Listed wall mount bracket.  
To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket:  
1 Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a  
cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from  
damages and scratches. If the base is not connected,  
skip to Step 3.  
2 Remove the six screws that secure the base to the  
stand, then remove the base.  
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TV components  
DX-26L100A13  
Front  
Back and Side  
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Item  
Description  
Press to open the on-screen menu. For more  
information, see “Navigating the menus” on  
page 19.  
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MENU  
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Item  
Description  
Connect headphones to this jack. For  
more information, see “Connecting  
headphones” on page 15.  
Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then  
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press CH  
or CH  
to select a video input  
INPUT  
source. For more information, see “Selecting  
the video input source” on page 18.  
Connect an antenna or cable TV to this  
jack. For more information, see  
“Connecting an antenna or cable TV  
(no box)” on page 10.  
ANT CABLE IN  
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VOL+/VOL–  
CH /CH  
Press to increase or decrease the volume.  
Press to go to the next or previous channel in  
the channel list.  
Connect a digital sound system to this  
jack. For more information, see  
“Connecting a basic home theater  
system” on page 16.  
Press to turn your TV on or off (standby  
mode). When your TV is in standby mode,  
power still flows through it. To completely  
disconnect power, unplug the power cord.  
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DIGITAL OUTPUT  
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(Power)  
Connect an audio amplifier to these  
jacks. For more information, see  
“Connecting a basic home theater  
system” on page 16.  
Receives the signals from the remote control.  
Do not block.  
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ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
COMPONENT IN Y, PB, PR  
Remote sensor  
Turns off when your TV is turned on.  
Lights red when your TV is in standby mode.  
For more information, see “Turning your TV  
on or off” on page 18.  
Connect the video for a component  
video device to these jacks. For more  
information, see “Using component  
video (better)” on page 9.  
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Power indicator  
Connect the audio (L and R) and video  
for a composite video device, such as a  
VCR, to these jacks. For more  
information, see “Using composite  
video (good)” on page 10.  
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AV IN  
Connect the audio for a computer or a  
DVI device to this jack. For more  
information, see “Connecting a  
computer” on page 14, or “Using DVI  
(same as HDMI but requires an audio  
connection)” on page 9.  
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PC/DVI AUDIO IN  
VGA/PC INPUT  
Connect the video for a computer to  
this jack. For more information, see  
“Connecting a computer” on page 14.  
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TV components  
#
Item  
Description  
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Button  
Description  
Connect HDMI devices to these jacks.  
An HDMI cable carries both video and  
sound. You do not need to make an  
audio connection for an HDMI device.  
For more information, see  
Press to display TV status information, such  
as the channel number, channel name (if  
available), or signal source. For more  
information, see “Viewing program  
information” on page 20.  
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INFO  
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HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3  
“Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player”  
on page 11, or “Using HDMI” on  
page 11.  
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ENTER  
Press to confirm selections or changes.  
Press to open the on-screen menu.  
Press to increase or decrease the volume.  
MENU  
Connect a USB flash drive to this port.  
For more information, see  
“Connecting a USB flash drive” on  
page 15.  
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VOL+/VOL–  
MUTE  
Press to mute the sound. Press again to  
restore the sound.  
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Press to select the aspect ratio. For more  
information, see “Adjusting the TV picture”  
on page 20.  
Remote control  
ZOOM  
Press to select the picture mode. You can  
select Vivid, Standard, Energy Savings, or  
Custom. For more information, see  
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“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 20.  
Press to set the sleep timer. For more  
information, see “Setting the sleep timer” on  
page 30.  
11 SLEEP  
12 AUDIO  
Press to select an audio mode. For more  
information, see “Adjusting sound settings”  
on page 21.  
Press to turn your TV on or off (Standby  
mode). When your TV is off, power still flows  
into it. To disconnect power, unplug the  
power cord.  
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(Power)  
14 RECALL  
15 GUIDE  
Press to go to the last viewed channel.  
This function is not available on this model.  
Press to navigate through the on-screen  
menus and adjust settings.  
16 ꢁꢂꢃ  
17 EXIT  
Press to close the on-screen menu.  
Press to go to the next or previous channel  
in the channel list. For more information, see  
“Selecting a channel” on page 19.  
18 CH+ / CH–  
19 FAVORITE  
Press to open the Favorites channel list. For  
more information, see “Setting up a favorite  
channel list” on page 23 and “Viewing a  
favorite channel” on page 24.  
Press to select the input source.  
• Press TV to select TV.  
• Press COMP to select the device  
connected to the COMPONENT IN video  
jacks.  
• Press VIDEO to select the device  
connected to the AV IN jacks.  
• Press VGA to select the device  
connected to the PC IN VGA jack.  
• Press HDMI once to select HDMI1, twice  
to select HDMI2, and three times to  
select a device connected to the HDMI3  
jack.  
20 Video Input  
21 CH-LIST  
22 CCD  
Press to open the channel list.  
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Button  
Description  
Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You  
can select On, Off, or CC On When Mute.  
For more information, see “Turning closed  
captioning on or off” on page 28.  
Press to open the INPUT SOURCE list, then  
press or to select a video input source.  
For more information, see “Selecting the  
video input source” on page 18.  
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INPUT  
In analog TV mode, press to select Stereo,  
Mono, or SAP. For more information, see  
“Adjusting sound settings” on page 21.  
Press to enter channel numbers and the  
parental control password.  
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Numbers  
23 MTS/SAP  
Press to enter a digital sub-channel number.  
For more information, see “Selecting a  
channel” on page 19.  
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(Dot)  
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Making connections  
DX-26L100A13  
Making connections  
Connection  
type and jack  
Cable connectors  
What connection should I use?  
Your TV has several connection types for connecting  
Digital coaxial  
audio  
devices to your TV.  
For the best video quality, you should connect a device to  
the best available connection.  
Use the following tables to identify cables:  
Connection  
type and jack quality  
Video  
Cable connector  
Analog audio  
HDMI  
video/audio  
Best (use this  
if your  
devices have  
HDMI)  
VGA  
(computer)  
video and  
audio  
Component  
video(requires  
an audio  
Better than  
composite,  
or coaxial  
connection)  
Composite  
video(requires  
an audio  
USB  
Better than  
coaxial  
connection)  
Headphone  
Coaxial  
video/audio  
Good  
You can use the HDMI1 jack to connect a DVI device to  
your TV. You need to attach an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to  
the end of the HDMI cable that connects to the DVI  
device.  
Cautions  
Check the jacks for position and type before  
making any connections.  
Loose connections can result in image or color  
problems. Make sure that all connections are  
tight and secure.  
The external audio/video equipment shown  
may be different from your equipment. If you  
have questions, refer to the documentation that  
came with your equipment.  
Always unplug the power cord when  
connecting external equipment.  
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Making connections  
Connecting power  
Connecting a cable or satellite box  
Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one  
connection type. To get the best video, you should use  
the best connection type available. For more information,  
see “What connection should I use?” on page 7.  
To connect the power:  
• Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet.  
Notes  
If the signal level for a channel is weak, the  
picture may be distorted. Adjust the antenna or  
use a highly directional outdoor or set-top  
antenna with a built-in amplifier.  
If the picture quality is good on some channels  
and poor on others, the problem may be caused  
by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster  
or cable TV provider.  
If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a  
set-top box and experience poor picture quality,  
you may need to install a set-top box to improve  
signal reception and picture quality. Contact  
your cable or satellite TV provider about  
upgrading to a set-top box.  
Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale  
standard-definition (SD) content. The picture  
displayed on your TV is still displayed as SD, thus  
the picture quality will not be as clear or crisp as  
it would be if the content was originally  
recorded in HD.  
Notes  
Your TV should only be operated from the  
power source indicated on the label.  
Always unplug the AC power cord from the  
power outlet when you will not be using your  
TV for an extended period of time.  
The AC power cord is permanently attached to  
the back of your TV. Do not try to pull it out.  
Using HDMI (best)  
To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI:  
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.  
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack  
to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.  
3 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the  
HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI  
OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.  
Cable or satellite box  
75 ohm coaxial cable  
HDMI cable  
Side of TV  
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite  
box.  
Note  
An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do  
not need to use any audio cables.  
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Making connections  
DX-26L100A13  
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio  
connection)  
Using component video (better)  
To connect a cable or satellite box using component  
video:  
Note  
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.  
A DVI device must be connected to the HDMI1 jack.  
If you connect a DVI device to another HDMI jack, you  
will not hear any audio.  
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack  
to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.  
3 Connect a component video cable (not provided) to  
the COMPONENT IN/Y, PB, PR jacks on the side of  
your TV and to the component video out jacks on  
the cable or satellite box.  
To connect a cable or satellite box using DVI:  
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.  
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack  
to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.  
3 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter (not provided) to one  
end of an HDMI cable (not provided), then connect it  
to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.  
4 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the  
HDMI1 jack on the side of your TV.  
Cable or satellite box  
75 ohm coaxial cable  
Cable or satellite box  
75 ohm coaxial cable  
Side of TV  
Side of TV  
Cables are often  
color-coded to match  
color-coded jacks.  
4 Connect an audio cable (provided) to the L and R  
audio jacks on the side of your TV and to the audio  
out jack on the cable or satellite TV box.  
HDMI cable with  
HDMI-DVI adapter  
Note  
When you connect the audio using the L and R audio  
jacks, the audio output is analog. Your TV also has a  
digital coaxial audio jack, so you can connect the  
video to the component video jacks, then connect a  
digital coaxial audio cable to receive digital audio.  
5 Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable (not provided) to the  
PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to  
the AUDIO OUT jack on the cable or satellite box.  
6 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite  
box.  
5 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite  
box.  
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Making connections  
Using composite video (good)  
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no  
box)  
To connect a cable or satellite box using composite  
video:  
To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box):  
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.  
2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack  
to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.  
3 Connect a composite (A/V) cable (not provided) to  
the VIDEO IN jack and L/R AUDIO jacks on the side  
of your TV and to the composite video and audio out  
jacks on the cable or satellite box.  
1 Turn off your TV and all connected equipment.  
2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the  
ANT/CABLE IN jack on the side of your TV and to the  
antenna or cable TV wall jack.  
Cable or satellite box  
75 ohm coaxial cable  
Side of TV  
Coaxial cable  
3 Turn on your TV.  
Notes  
Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and  
noise from radio waves.  
Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power  
cord or other cables.  
If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact  
qualified service personnel to correct the  
problem.  
Side of TV  
Cables are often  
color-coded to match  
color-coded jacks.  
4 Turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite  
box.  
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Using DVI  
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player  
To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI:  
Using HDMI  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.  
2 Connect an HDMI cable with DVI adapter (not  
provided) to the HDMI3/DVI jack on the side of your  
TV and to the DVI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray  
player.  
3 Connect an audio cable with stereo mini plug (not  
provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the side  
of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jack on the DVI  
device.  
To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using HDMI:  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.  
2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the  
HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI  
OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player.  
DVD or Blu-ray player  
Side of TV  
Note  
When you connect the audio using the PC AUDIO IN  
jack, the audio output is analog.  
DVD or Blu-ray player  
Side of TV  
HDMI cable  
HDMI cable with DVI  
adapter  
To play from a DVD or Blu-ray player:  
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the  
INPUT SOURCE list.  
2 Press or to select HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3,  
then press ENTER.  
Note  
You can also press HDMI one or more times to select  
HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3.  
To play from a DVD or Blu-ray player:  
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the  
INPUT SOURCE list.  
3 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.  
2 Press or to select HDMI3, then press ENTER.  
Note  
You can also press HDMI one or more times to select  
HDMI3.  
3 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.  
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Using component video (better)  
Using composite video (good)  
To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component  
video:  
To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using composite  
video:  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the component video device is turned off.  
2 Connect a component video cable (not provided) to  
the COMPONENT IN/Y, PB, PR jacks on the side of  
your TV and to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the  
DVD or Blu-ray player.  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the composite video device is turned off.  
2 Connect a composite cable (not provided) to the  
VIDEO and L and R (audio in) jacks on the side of  
your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or  
Blu-ray player.  
Note  
When you connect the audio using the L and R audio  
jacks, the audio output is analog.  
DVD or Blu-ray player  
Side of TV  
Side of TV  
DVD or Blu-ray player  
Cables are often  
color-coded to match  
color-coded jacks.  
Composite cable  
3 Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the L and  
R (audio in) jacks on the side of your TV and to the  
L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu-ray player.  
Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.  
Connect yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white.  
To play from the DVD or Blu-ray player:  
Note  
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the  
When you connect the audio using the L and R audio  
jacks, the audio output is analog. Your TV also has a  
digital coaxial audio jack, so you can connect the  
video to the component video jacks, then connect a  
digital coaxial audio cable to receive digital audio.  
INPUT SOURCE list.  
2 Press or to select AV, then press ENTER.  
Note  
You can also press VIDEO to select the composite  
device.  
To play from the DVD or Blu-ray player:  
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the  
3 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.  
INPUT SOURCE list.  
2 Press or to select Component, then press  
ENTER.  
Note  
You can also press COMP to select the component  
video device.  
3 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player.  
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Connecting a VCR  
Connecting a camcorder or game console  
To connect a VCR:  
To connect a camcorder or game console:  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the camcorder or game console is turned off.  
2 Connect a composite cable (not provided) to the  
VIDEO and L and R (audio in) jacks on the side of  
your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the camcorder  
or game console.  
and the VCR is turned off.  
2 Connect a composite cable (not provided) to the  
VIDEO and L and R (audio in) jacks on the side of  
your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the VCR.  
Note  
Note  
When you connect the audio using the L and R audio  
jacks, the audio output is analog.  
When you connect the audio using the L and R audio  
jacks, the audio output is analog.  
VCR  
Camcorder or game console  
Side of TV  
Side of TV  
Composite cable  
Composite cable  
Cables are often color-coded to  
match color-coded jacks.  
Connect yellow to yellow, red to  
red, and white to white.  
Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.  
Connect yellow to yellow, red to red, and white to white.  
To play from the VCR:  
1 Turn on your TV and the VCR, then press INPUT to  
open the INPUT SOURCE list.  
To play from the camcorder or game console:  
2 Press or to select AV, then press ENTER.  
1 Turn on your TV and the camcorder or game  
console, then press INPUT to open the INPUT  
SOURCE list.  
2 Press or to select AV, then press ENTER.  
Note  
You can also press VIDEO to select the VCR.  
Note  
You can also press VIDEO to select the device.  
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Using HDMI  
Connecting a computer  
To connect a computer using HDMI:  
Tip  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
Some computers have an HDMI jack. You can use an  
HDMI cable to connect the computer for a better  
picture.  
and the computer is turned off.  
2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the  
HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI  
OUT jack on the computer.  
Using VGA  
To connect a computer using VGA:  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the computer is turned off.  
2 Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the VGA IN  
jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on  
the computer.  
Side of TV  
Side of TV  
Audio cable with  
stereo mini plug  
VGA cable  
To play video from the computer:  
3 Connect an audio cable with stereo mini plug (not  
provided) to the PC IN AUDIO jack on the back of  
your TV and to the LINE OUT or AUDIO OUT jack on  
the computer.  
1 Turn on your TV and the computer, then press  
INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.  
2 Press or to select HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3,  
then press ENTER.  
To play video from the computer:  
Note  
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the  
INPUT SOURCE list.  
You can also press HDMI repeatedly to select HDMI1,  
HDMI2, or HDMI3.  
2 Press or to select VGA, then press ENTER.  
3 Turn on the computer and adjust the display  
properties if necessary.  
Note  
You can also press VGA to select the computer.  
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To connect headphones:  
Connecting a USB flash drive  
• Connect headphones to the (headphone) jack on  
the side of your TV.  
To connect a USB flash drive:  
1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side  
of your TV.  
Side of TV  
Side of TV  
USB flash drive  
Caution  
Removing the USB flash drive or turning off the TV  
while using the USB flash drive may result in loss of  
data or damage to the USB flash drive.  
To play from a USB flash drive:  
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT to open the  
INPUT SOURCE list.  
2 Press or to select USB, then press ENTER.  
Notes  
Never remove the USB flash drive or turn off  
your TV while viewing JPEG pictures.  
The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG  
format images (with .jpg” file extensions)  
Not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV.  
For more information, see “Using a USB flash  
drive” on page 31.  
Connecting headphones  
The TV speakers are muted when headphones are  
attached.  
Warning  
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using  
headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your  
headphones that still lets you hear the sound.  
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Using the remote control  
Connecting a basic home theater system  
Connecting a home theater system with  
multiple devices  
To connect a basic home theater system using analog  
audio:  
Notes  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the home theater system is turned off.  
2 Connect an analog audio cable (not provided) to the  
L/R (audio out) jacks on the side of your TV and to  
the AUDIO IN jacks on the home theater system.  
We recommend that you connect the AV receiver’s  
HDMI OUT jack to one of your TV’s HDMI IN jacks.  
Then, connect the AV receiver’s DIGITAL AUDIO  
INPUT jack to your TV’s DIGITAL OUTPUT jack to  
route Dolby Digital audio.  
Home theater system  
Cable or satellite TV box  
Blu-ray player/DVD player/VCR  
Side of TV  
AV receiver  
Analog audio cable  
Game console  
or camera  
Computer  
To connect a basic home theater system using digital  
audio:  
Antenna or cable TV  
connected directly to  
the wall jack  
1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged  
and the home system is turned off.  
The connections you make depend on the video and  
audio jacks available on your devices. Refer to the  
documentation that came with your devices for  
connection information.  
Remember to use the best connection types available for  
the best picture and sound. For information about  
connection types, see “What connection should I use?” on  
page 7.  
2 Connect a digital coaxial audio cable (not provided)  
to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack on the side of your TV  
and to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the home  
theater system.  
Home theater system  
Side of TV  
Using the remote control  
Digital coaxial audio cable  
Installing remote control batteries  
To install the remote control batteries:  
1 While pressing the cover release latch on the back of  
the remote control, lift the cover off the remote  
control.  
2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery  
compartment. Make sure that you match the + and –  
symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols in  
the battery compartment.  
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3 Replace the battery cover.  
Cautions  
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Turning on your TV for the first  
time  
The first time you turn on your TV, the Setup Wizard opens.  
The Setup Wizard guides you through setting up basic  
settings including the menu language, date and time,  
picture mode, and TV signal source.  
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive  
To set up your TV:  
heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.  
Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the  
batteries leak, clean the battery compartment  
with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash  
immediately.  
1 Make sure that you have:  
• Installed the remote control batteries. (See  
page 16 for details).  
• Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV.  
(See page 8 to page 10 for details.)  
• Connected the power cord. (See page 8 for  
details.)  
Make sure that batteries are disposed of  
correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.  
Notes  
2 Press (Power), then wait several seconds. The  
Do not mix batteries of different types.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.  
If the remote control is not going to be used for  
an extended period of time, remove the  
batteries.  
Choose Your Menu Language screen opens.  
Setup Wizard  
Choose Your Menu Language  
English  
Français  
Español  
Aiming the remote control  
Next  
To aim the remote control:  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
• Point the remote control towards the remote sensor  
on the front of your TV.  
Set menu language to English,Français,Español  
3 Press or to highlight a language, then press  
ENTER. The Choose Your Time Setting screen opens.  
Setup Wizard  
Choose your Time Setting  
Mode  
Auto  
Time Zone  
Pacific  
Daylight Savings Time  
Year  
Month  
Day  
2010  
01  
01  
Time  
12  
:
00  
AM  
Next  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
If Automatic,options are automatically set by TV source  
4 Press or to highlight Mode, then press or ꢃ  
to select Custom (to set the date and time  
manually), or Auto (to set the date and time  
automatically from a TV signal source, based on the  
time zone you select).  
5 If you selected Auto for mode, press or to  
highlight Time Zone, then press or to select  
your time zone. Choices include Eastern, Central,  
Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, or  
Newfoundland.  
6 If you selected Auto for mode, press or to  
highlight Daylight Savings Time, then press or ꢃ  
to select On (if your viewing area observes Daylight  
Savings Time), or Off (if your viewing area does not  
observe Daylight Savings Time).  
7 If you selected Custom for Mode, set the date by  
pressing or to highlight Year, Month, or Day,  
then press or to change the setting.  
8 If you selected Custom for Mode, set the time by  
pressing or to highlight Time, then press or ꢃ  
to highlight the hour, minute, or AM/PM.  
9 Press or to adjust the setting.  
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10 Press ENTER. The Choose Your Picture Mode screen  
Understanding the basics  
opens.  
Setup Wizard  
Turning your TV on or off  
To turn your TV on or off:  
Choose your Picture Mode  
1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a  
Home Mode  
Retail Mode  
power outlet.  
2 Press (Power) to turn on your TV. The power  
indicator LED turns off.  
3 Press (Power) again to turn off your TV. Your TV  
enters Standby mode and the power indicator turns  
red.  
Next  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Reduces total power consumption  
11 Press or to highlight Home Mode or Retail  
Mode, then press ENTER.  
Selecting the video input source  
If you selected Retail Mode, a message appears  
“If you select Retail Mode, then Energy saving is  
not realized.” Select Yes to continue, or select No  
to change your selection. The Choose Your TV  
Source screen opens.  
To select the video input source:  
1 Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT  
SOURCE list opens.  
INPUT SOURCE  
TV  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
AV  
Choose Your TV Source  
Component  
0
RF CH  
0
Antenna  
Cable  
Digital Channels  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
HDMI3  
VGA  
Cable/Satellite Box  
Scan for Channels  
Analog Channels  
0
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Select Antenna if using an antenna for standard or HD TV.  
USB  
2 Press or to highlight the video input source,  
then press ENTER. You can also press a direct input  
button on the remote control to select the video  
input source.  
12 Press or to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Cable/  
Satellite Box (if your cable TV uses a box, select  
Cable/Satellite Box), then press ENTER.  
• If you chose Antenna or Cable, your TV  
automatically starts scanning for channels  
available in your viewing area. If you chose  
Cable/Satellite box, your TV does not need to  
scan for channels.  
• Press TV to select TV (if your TV is connected to  
an antenna, cable TV (no box), or cable or  
satellite TV using a coaxial cable).  
• Press COMP to select the device connected to  
the COMPONENT IN video jacks.  
• During the auto channel scan your TV searches  
for digital channels first. When the digital  
channel search is complete, a message appears  
asking if you want to search for analog channels.  
If you choose Antenna, press MENU or EXIT if  
you don't need the analog channel scan, or don't  
press any button to continue searching.  
• Press VIDEO to select the device connected to  
the AV IN jacks.  
• Press VGA to select the device connected to the  
PC IN VGA jack.  
• Press HDMI once to select HDMI1, twice to select  
HDMI2, and three times to select a device  
connected to the HDMI3 jack.  
Note  
The channel scan can take up to 20+ minutes. You  
can press EXIT at any time to stop the auto scan, but  
you will need to run the auto scan again to create a  
channel list.  
Using the on-screen menus  
Notes  
Depending on the signal source selected, you  
may see different options on your screen. The  
following menus are shown in TV mode.  
Menu items that are not selectable are grayed  
out.  
Menus in this manual are described in TV mode,  
unless otherwise indicated.  
The screens shown in this manual are for  
explanation purposes and may vary from the  
actual screens on your TV.  
13 To watch TV, press INPUT, press or to highlight  
the video input source for your TV in the INPUT  
SOURCE list, then press ENTER.  
• If your TV is connected to an antenna, cable TV  
(no box), or cable or satellite TV box using a  
coaxial cable, select TV.  
• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box  
using an HDMI cable or HDMI cable with a DVI  
adapter, select HDMI.  
• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box  
using a component video cable, select  
Component.  
• If your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box  
using a composite video cable, select AV.  
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Picture menu (TV mode)  
Navigating the menus  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Press MENU to open the on-screen menu.  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
0
55  
26  
Press or to move the cursor on the  
screen or to adjust a selected item.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Audio menu (TV mode)  
Press or to select menu options.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Sound Mode  
Treble  
Bass  
Standard  
50  
50  
50  
Balance  
PCM  
Digital Audio/SPDIF  
English  
Mono  
Audio Language  
MTS/SAP  
Reset Audio Settings  
Press ENTER to confirm a selection or  
enter a sub-menu.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Settings menu (TV mode)  
Press MENU to return to the previous menu.  
Press EXIT to close the menu.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
Selecting a channel  
To select a channel:  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
• Press CH+ or CH– to go to the next or previous  
Set various TV options  
channel on the memorized channel list.  
• Press the number buttons to enter the channel  
number you want, then wait for the channel to  
Channels menu (TV mode)  
change or press ENTER to immediately change the  
channel.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
• To select a digital sub-channel, press the number  
Auto Channel Scan  
Add/Skip Channels  
Favorites  
Channel Label  
Channel Strength  
Audio Only  
buttons to select the main digital channel, press  
(dot), then press the number button for the  
sub-channel. Wait for the channel to change, or  
.
press ENTER to immediately change the channel.  
• Press RECALL to go to the last viewed channel. Press  
RECALL again to return to the channel you were  
watching.  
Auto Zoom  
On  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Adjust channel options  
• Press CH-LIST to open the channel list, press or ꢁ  
to highlight a channel, then press ENTER. Hidden  
channels are grayed out on the Channel list.  
• Press FAVORITE to open the favorite channel list,  
press or to highlight a channel, then press  
ENTER.  
USB menu (USB mode)  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Photos  
Note  
If a list has more than one page, press or to scroll  
through the pages.  
Adjusting the volume  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
View photos from a USB device that is connected to the TV  
To adjust the volume:  
• Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease the  
volume.  
• Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press MUTE  
again to turn the sound back on.  
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Adjusting the picture  
Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture.  
Use this control to make skin tones look more  
natural.  
Viewing program information  
To view channel information:  
Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If  
you set this control too high, dark images may  
appear with light or white edges.  
• Press INFO to view an information banner. The  
information banner shows the current program  
information such as channel number, video input  
source, and resolution.  
BacklightIncreasing the backlight setting  
will increase the brightness and display  
performance of the screen. The higher the  
setting is, the higher the power  
consumption.  
Advanced Video—Opens the Advanced Video  
sub-menu where you can adjust additional video  
options.  
• Digital channel information—Displays the  
channel number, station name, channel label,  
broadcast program name, TV rating, signal type,  
audio information, resolution, CC mode, current  
time, and current program start and end times.  
• Analog channel information—Displays channel  
number, channel label (if preset), signal type, and  
audio information.  
Aspect Ratio—Selects the aspect ratio of the  
picture.  
Aspect ratio option  
Example  
Adjusting the picture  
Adjusting the TV picture  
Normal:  
Displays the original 4:3  
aspect ratio with vertical  
black bars on the left and  
right of the image. If the  
original aspect ratio is 16:9,  
the image displays in 16:9.  
To adjust the TV picture:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Zoom:  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Expands the image to fill the  
screen. The top and bottom  
of the image may be  
cropped.  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
0
55  
Backlight  
26  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Wide:  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Use this option to view  
content recorded in a 16:9  
(wide-screen) aspect ratio.  
2 Press or to highlight an option, press or to  
adjust the setting, or press or ENTER to go to the  
sub-menu. You can select:  
Cinema:  
Picture Mode—Selects the picture mode. You  
Stretches the image at the  
edges, but keeps a clear  
image in the center.  
can select:  
Vivid—(a bright and vivid picture)  
Significantly increases the contrast,  
brightness, and sharpness. This selection is  
good for video games, animation, and in  
bright light environments.  
Auto:  
The picture display is  
adjusted to the correct  
aspect ratio automatically  
(TV mode only). This setting  
is only active when Auto  
Zoom in the Channels menu  
is set to On.  
Standard—(a standard picture) Moderately  
increases the contrast, brightness, and  
sharpness. This selection is good for standard  
TV broadcasts.  
Energy Savings—(the backlight brightness  
is decreased) Your TV has a backlight that  
provides light for displaying the picture. Your  
TV uses less energy when you reduce this  
backlight.  
Note  
Custom—(customized picture) Lets you  
manually customize the picture settings such  
as brightness, contrast, and sharpness.  
You can also press ZOOM to select the aspect ratio.  
Color Temperature—Selects the color  
temperature. You can select Cool (to enhance  
the blues), Normal, or Warm (to enhance the  
reds).  
Note  
You can also press PICTURE on your remote control  
to select the picture mode.  
Noise Reduction—Selects the noise  
reduction mode to reduce picture noise  
(snow). You can select Low, Middle, Strong,  
or Off.  
Aspect RatioCinema, Auto, Normal,  
Wide, or Zoom.  
Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light  
areas of the picture.  
Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark  
areas of the picture.  
Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture.  
A low setting may make the color look faded. A  
high setting may make the color look artificial.  
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Adjusting the sound  
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• Overscan—This feature extends part of the  
Adjusting the sound  
display past the visible area of the screen. The  
resulting picture will “zoom in” on the image  
center. You can select On or Off.  
Adaptive Contrast–Automatically adjusts  
picture detail and brightness. You can select  
On or Off.  
To adjust the sound settings:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Dynamic Contrast Ratio—Enhances the  
contrast ratio between light and dark areas of  
the picture. You can select On or Off. If this is  
set to On, Backlight cannot be adjusted.  
Reset Picture Settings—Reset all picture  
settings to factory mode.  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
3 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
0
55  
26  
EXIT to close the menu.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Adjusting the computer image  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
To adjust the computer image:  
1 Make sure that your TV is in VGA mode. For more  
information, see “Selecting the video input source”  
on page 18.  
2 Press or to highlight Audio, then press . The  
Audio menu opens.  
2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Sound Mode  
Treble  
Bass  
Standard  
50  
50  
50  
Balance  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
PCM  
Digital Audio/SPDIF  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
English  
Mono  
Audio Language  
MTS/SAP  
Reset Audio Settings  
65  
47  
65  
Tint  
Sharpness  
0
55  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Backlight  
26  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
3 Press or to highlight an option, then press or  
to adjust the setting. You can select:  
Sound Mode—Selects the EQ sound mode. You  
can select Standard, News, Music, Movie, or  
Custom.  
3 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
Note  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
You can also press AUDIO on the remote control to  
select the audio mode.  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
Treble—Adjusts the high sounds.  
Bass—Adjusts the low sounds.  
Balance—Adjusts the balance between the left  
and right audio channels.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Digital Audio/SPDIF—Selects the preferred  
audio format for digital audio signals. Options  
include PCM (to output the audio in 2-channel  
stereo), or RAW (to pass through the original  
digital audio sound).  
Audio Language—Selects the default language  
track when watching digital TV programs.  
Options include English, Français (French), and  
Español (Spanish).  
MTS/SAP—(Analog channels only) Selects the  
audio mode. You can select:  
Set various TV options  
4 Press or to highlight Computer Settings, then  
press ENTER. The Settings-Computer settings menu  
opens.  
5 Press or to highlight an option, then press or  
to adjust the option. You can select:  
Auto Adjust—Automatically adjusts the image  
settings such as position and phase.  
H. Position—Moves the image right or left.  
V. Position—Moves the image up or down.  
Clock—Adjusts the sample frequency.  
Phase—Adjusts the focus of stable images.  
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu.  
Mono–if there is noise or static on weak  
stereo broadcasts.  
Stereo–for programs broadcast in stereo.  
SAP–to listen to a secondary audio program  
(if available).  
Note  
You can also press MTS/SAP on the remote control  
one or more times to select the audio mode.  
Reset Audio Settings— Resets all audio settings  
to factory defaults.  
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu.  
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Changing channel settings  
Playing TV audio only  
Changing channel settings  
You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the  
program audio only.  
To play TV audio only:  
Automatically scanning for channels  
When you scan for channels, your TV searches for  
channels available in your viewing area and stores the  
channel information in the channel list. When you press  
CH+ or CH–, your TV goes to the next or previous channel  
in the channel list.  
If the TV signal source changes, for example you change  
from an outdoor antenna to cable TV (no box), you need  
to scan for channels again.  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
Tint  
0
To automatically scan for channels:  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
55  
26  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Picture menu displayed.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
2 Press or to highlight Channels, then press .  
The Channels menu opens.  
65  
47  
65  
Tint  
0
Sharpness  
Backlight  
55  
26  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Auto Channel Scan  
Add/Skip Channels  
Favorites  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Channel Label  
Channel Strength  
Audio Only  
Auto Zoom  
On  
2 Press or to highlight Channels, then press .  
The Channels menu opens.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Adjust channel options  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Auto Channel Scan  
Add/Skip Channels  
Favorites  
Channel Label  
Channel Strength  
Audio Only  
3 Press or to highlight Audio Only, then press  
ENTER.  
4 Press or to select On.  
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu. The picture turns off in  
approximately 3 to 5 seconds.  
Auto Zoom  
On  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Notes  
Adjust channel options  
Audio only works only when the input source is  
TV and your TV is receiving a broadcast signal.  
To exit audio only mode, press any button  
except the power button. When you exit audio  
only mode, the Audio Only option is  
3 Press or to highlight Auto Channel Scan, then  
press ENTER. The CHANNELS-Auto Channel Scan  
screen opens.  
automatically reset to Off.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Choose Your TV Source  
0
RF CH  
0
Antenna  
Cable  
Digital Channels  
Cable/Satellite Box  
Scan for Channels  
Analog Channels  
0
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Select Antenna if using an antenna for standard or HD TV.  
4 Press or to highlight Antenna, Cable, or  
Cable/Satellite Box, then press ENTER.  
• If you are using an antenna for a standard or HD  
TV signal, select Antenna.  
• If your cable is connected directly to the TV  
(using no tuner box), select Cable.  
• If your cable is connected to your TV through a  
tuner box, select Cable/Satellite Box.  
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Changing channel settings  
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If you selected Antenna or Cable, your TV searches  
Setting up a favorite channel list  
automatically for available channels in your area and  
stores the channel information in the channel list.  
This may take several minutes. While scanning, the  
TV displays a progress report.  
You can create a favorite channel list to make it easier to  
tune to your favorite channels.  
To set up a favorite channel list:  
- Or-  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
If you selected Cable/Satellite Box, the channel  
Picture menu displayed.  
search is not necessary.  
Note  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
You can press EXIT at any time to stop scanning, but  
you must run the scan later to complete the process.  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
0
55  
26  
Hiding channels  
You can hide channels in the channel list. When you press  
CH  
or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels. You  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number  
buttons for the channel.  
To hide channels:  
2 Press or to highlight Channels, then press .  
The Channels menu opens.  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Auto Channel Scan  
Add/Skip Channels  
Favorites  
Channel Label  
Channel Strength  
Audio Only  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
0
55  
Auto Zoom  
On  
Backlight  
26  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Adjust channel options  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
3 Press or to highlight Favorites, then press  
ENTER. The Channels-favorites list opens.  
2 Press or to highlight Channels, then press .  
The Channels menu opens.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Channel No.  
50.1  
50.2  
50.3  
Channel Name  
KOCE-HD  
KOCE-SD  
Favorites  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Auto Channel Scan  
Add/Skip Channels  
Favorites  
KOCE-LB  
Channel Label  
Channel Strength  
Audio Only  
Auto Zoom  
On  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Add channels to create a favorites list  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Adjust channel options  
4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to  
add to the favorites list, then press ENTER. A check  
mark appears.  
3 Press or to highlight Add/Skip Channels, then  
press ENTER. The channel list opens.  
Notes  
To remove a channel from the favorites list,  
highlight the channel, then press ENTER. The  
check mark disappears and the channel is  
removed from the list.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Channel No.  
50.1  
Channel Name  
KOCE-HD  
KOCE-SD  
Show  
50.2  
50.3  
KOCE-LB  
If the list has more than one page, press or ꢃ  
to scroll through the pages.  
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Manually add and skip channels in your program list  
4 Press or to highlight the channel you want to  
hide, then press ENTER. The check mark disappears.  
Notes  
A channel with a check mark is not hidden. A  
channel with no check mark is hidden.  
If the list has more than one page, press or ꢃ  
to scroll through the pages.  
5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu.  
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Setting parental controls  
Viewing a favorite channel  
Checking the digital signal strength  
To view a favorite channel:  
You can check the digital signal strength to determine if  
you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input.  
The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to  
experience picture degradation.  
1 Press FAVORITE on your remote control. The  
Favorites channel list opens.  
2 Press or to highlight a channel, then press  
ENTER to tune to the channel.  
To check the digital signal strength:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Adding or changing a channel label  
If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the  
channel to make it easier to identify. You can also relabel a  
channel that is already labeled.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
To add or change a channel label:  
0
55  
26  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
2 Press or to highlight Channels, then press .  
The Channels menu opens.  
0
55  
Backlight  
26  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Auto Channel Scan  
Add/Skip Channels  
Favorites  
Channel Label  
Channel Strength  
Audio Only  
2 Press or to highlight Channels, then press .  
The Channels menu opens.  
Auto Zoom  
On  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Adjust channel options  
Auto Channel Scan  
Add/Skip Channels  
Favorites  
Channel Label  
Channel Strength  
Audio Only  
3 Press or to highlight Channel Strength, then  
press ENTER. The DTV signal strength is indicated by  
the color bar.  
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu.  
Auto Zoom  
On  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Adjust channel options  
3 Press or to highlight Channel Label, then press  
ENTER. The Channel Label screen opens with the  
channel number field highlighted.  
Setting parental controls  
Parental controls let you prevent your children from  
watching inappropriate material on TV. When set,  
parental controls read the rating of the program (with  
some exceptions, such as news and sports) and deny  
access to programs that exceed the ratings level you  
select. To watch programs that exceed the selected rating,  
you must enter the password.  
4 Press or to select the channel you want to label,  
then press to go to the channel label editing field.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
CH 50.1  
KOCE-HD  
Setting or changing the password  
To set or change the password:  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Create labels for channels,up to 11 characters  
Picture menu displayed.  
5 Press or to select a character, then press or ꢃ  
to move to the previous or next position. Repeat this  
step to add more characters. You can enter as many  
as 11 characters. If you need to delete a character,  
enter a blank space, then press ENTER.  
6 When you have completed the label, press ENTER.  
7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
0
55  
26  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
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Setting parental controls  
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2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Locking control buttons  
Settings menu opens with Parental Controls  
highlighted.  
You can lock the TV control buttons on the side of your TV.  
When the control buttons on your TV are locked, you can  
only operate the TV with the remote control.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
To lock control buttons:  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set TV parental controls  
Tint  
0
Sharpness  
55  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
26  
3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Enter Password  
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_
_
_
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens with Parental Controls  
highlighted.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Enter your 4-digit password.Default is 0000.  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit  
password. The default password is 0000. You should  
change the password to something you can  
remember. The Parental Controls menu opens.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set TV parental controls  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
No  
Channels  
USB  
Button Lock  
Block Unrated TV  
System Lock  
US  
3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.  
Canada  
Change Password  
RRT Setting  
Reset RRT  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Enter Password  
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_
_
_
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Lock or unlock the buttons on the TV  
5 Press or to highlight Change Password, then  
press ENTER. The Password Entry screen opens.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Enter your 4-digit password.Default is 0000.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit  
password. The Parental Controls menu opens with  
Button Lock highlighted.  
Enter Old Password  
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
Enter New Password  
Password  
_
_
_
_
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
No  
Channels  
USB  
Button Lock  
Block Unrated TV  
System Lock  
US  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Canada  
Change Password  
RRT Setting  
Reset RRT  
6 Press the number buttons to enter the old password,  
enter a new password, then enter the new password  
again. The password has been successfully changed.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Lock or unlock the buttons on the TV  
Note  
If you forget your password, enter 9999.  
5 Press or to select Yes (to lock the buttons), or No  
(to unlock the buttons).  
7 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
6 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
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Setting parental controls  
5 Press or to highlight US (or Canada to set  
controls for Canada), then press ENTER. The Ratings  
screen opens.  
Setting parental control levels  
You can set parental control levels for the U.S. and  
Canada. Parental control settings are only applicable to  
programs that have a rating signal.  
Picture  
Audio  
ALL  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
D
To set parental control levels:  
MPAA Ratings  
TV Ratings  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
None  
G
PG  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
FV  
L
S
V
None  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Restrict movie and TV programs by US Ratings  
Tint  
0
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
55  
26  
6 Press or , or to highlight the rating you want  
to block, then press ENTER. A lock icons appear next  
to a rating is blocked.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Note  
When you block a rating, that rating and all higher  
ratings are blocked.  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens with Parental Controls  
highlighted.  
7 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
Ratings  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
U.S. TV ratings (age-based)  
None  
TV-Y  
Not rated  
All children  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
Children over seven years of age  
General audiences  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set TV parental controls  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Parental guidance suggested  
Parents strongly cautioned  
Mature audiences only  
3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Enter Password  
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_
_
_
U.S. TV ratings (content-based)  
All  
FV  
L
All ratings are blocked  
Fantasy violence  
Adult language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
S
Enter your 4-digit password.Default is 0000.  
V
4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit  
password. The Parental Controls menu opens.  
D
Sexually suggestive dialog  
U.S. movie (MPAA) ratings  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
No  
Channels  
USB  
Button Lock  
Block Unrated TV  
System Lock  
US  
None  
G
Movie not rated  
General audiences  
Canada  
Change Password  
RRT Setting  
Reset RRT  
PG  
Parental guidance suggested  
Suitable for children 13 and older  
PG-13  
R
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Parental guidance suggested for  
children under 17  
Lock or unlock the buttons on the TV  
NC-17  
X
Not suitable for children under 17  
Adults only  
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4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit  
password. The Parental Controls menu opens.  
Canadian English ratings  
E
Exempt programming  
C
Children  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
No  
Channels  
USB  
Button Lock  
Block Unrated TV  
System Lock  
US  
C8+  
G
Children over 8 years old  
General audiences  
Parental guidance  
Over 14 years old  
Adult programming  
Canada  
PG  
14+  
18+  
Change Password  
RRT Setting  
Reset RRT  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Lock or unlock the buttons on the TV  
5 Press or to highlight RRT Setting, then press  
ENTER. If the program is broadcast with RRT rating  
information, the information is downloaded  
automatically and can be used for parental controls.  
6 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
Canadian French ratings  
E
Exempt programming  
G
General audiences  
Over 8 years old  
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Over 13 years old  
Over 16 years old  
Adult programming  
To reset the RRT setting to factory defaults:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Downloading rating information  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
To download rating information:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
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Picture menu displayed.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens with Parental Controls  
highlighted.  
0
55  
26  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens with Parental Controls  
highlighted.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Set TV parental controls  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Enter Password  
_
_
_
_
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set TV parental controls  
3 Press ENTER. The Enter Password screen opens.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Enter your 4-digit password.Default is 0000.  
Enter Password  
_
_
_
_
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Enter your 4-digit password.Default is 0000.  
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Using closed captioning  
4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit  
password. The Parental Controls menu opens.  
4 Press or to highlight CC Mode, then press  
ENTER.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
No  
Channels  
USB  
Button Lock  
Block Unrated TV  
System Lock  
US  
CC Mode  
Analog Caption  
Digital Caption  
Digital CC Settings  
CC1  
CS2  
Canada  
Change Password  
RRT Setting  
Reset RRT  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Lock or unlock the buttons on the TV  
Adjust Closed Captioning settings  
5 Press or to highlight Reset RRT, then press  
ENTER. The RRT settings are reset to factory defaults.  
6 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
5 Press or to select On (turns closed captioning  
on), CC On When Mute (turns closed captioning on  
when the sound is muted), or Off (turns closed  
captioning off).  
6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press  
EXIT to close the menu.  
Using closed captioning  
Note  
Closed captioning availability and content depends on  
the broadcaster and may vary across programs in a  
channel.  
You can also press CCD on the remote control to turn  
closed captioning on or off.  
Selecting the analog closed captioning  
mode  
Turning closed captioning on or off  
To turn closed captioning on or off:  
To select the closed captioning mode:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture menu displayed.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Energy Savings  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
65  
47  
65  
0
55  
26  
0
55  
26  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set various TV options  
Set various TV options  
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then  
press ENTER. The Settings-Closed Caption menu  
opens.  
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then  
press ENTER. The Settings-Closed Caption menu  
opens.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
CC Mode  
CC Mode  
Analog Caption  
CC1  
CS1  
Analog Caption  
Digital Caption  
Digital CC Settings  
CC1  
CS1  
Digital Caption  
Digital CC Settings  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Adjust Closed Captioning settings  
Set Closed Caption for standard (analog) programs  
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4 Press or to highlight Analog Caption, then  
5 Press or to highlight Digital CC Settings, then  
press ENTER. The Digital CC Settings menu opens.  
press or to select an analog caption setting. You  
can select:  
CC1 through CC4—Closed captioning appears in  
a small banner across the bottom of the screen.  
CC1 is usually the “printed” version of the audio.  
CC2 through CC4 display content provided by  
the broadcaster.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Mode  
Font  
Size  
Default  
Default  
Default  
Default  
Default  
Default  
Default  
Default  
Default  
Edge Color  
Text Color  
Background Col.  
Text Opacity  
Background Op..  
Text1 through Text4—Closed captioning that  
covers half or all of the screen. Text1 through  
Text4 display content provided by the  
broadcaster.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set the look of digital CC. Automatic uses broadcaster’s style  
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
6 Press or to highlight Mode, then press or to  
select Custom.  
Customizing digital closed captioning  
styles  
Note  
To reset the closed caption styles to their defaults, set  
Mode to Default.  
To customize digital closed captioning styles:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
7 Press or to highlight a style, then press or to  
adjust the style. You can select:  
Font–Selects the font style.  
Size–Selects the font size.  
Edge Effect–Selects the edge style for the words.  
Edge Color–Selects the color for the edges.  
Text Color–Selects the color for the text.  
Background Color–Selects the color for the  
background.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
Tint  
0
Sharpness  
55  
Backlight  
26  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Text Opacity–Selects the opacity for the text.  
Background Opacity–Selects the opacity for the  
background.  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
8 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
Adjusting time settings  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
Setting the clock  
To set the clock:  
System Info  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
Picture menu displayed.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set various TV options  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
3 Press or to highlight Closed Caption, then  
press ENTER. The Settings-Closed Caption menu  
opens.  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
Tint  
0
Sharpness  
55  
Backlight  
26  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
CC Mode  
MENU  
EXIT  
Analog Caption  
Digital Caption  
Digital CC Settings  
CC1  
CS1  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set Closed Caption for standard (digital) programs  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
4 Press or to highlight Digital Caption (only  
available for digital stations), then press or to  
select a digital caption setting. You can select CC1  
through CC4 and CS1 through CS6.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set various TV options  
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3 Press or to highlight Time, then press ENTER.  
The Settings-Time menu opens.  
3 Press or to highlight Time, then press or  
ENTER. The Settings-Time menu opens.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Sleep Timer  
Time Zone  
Sleep Timer  
Time Zone  
Daylight Savings Time  
Mode  
Daylight Savings Time  
Mode  
Auto  
Auto  
Year  
Year  
2010  
January  
01  
2010  
January  
01  
Month  
Day  
Month  
Day  
09  
:
56 AM  
09  
:
56 AM  
Time  
Time  
MENU  
EXIT  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
4 Press or to highlight Mode, then press or to  
select Custom (to set the date and time manually, or  
Auto (to have the date and time set automatically  
from a TV signal source, based on your time zone).  
5 If you selected Auto for Mode, press or to  
highlight Time Zone, then press or to select  
your time zone. You can select Eastern, Central,  
Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, or  
Newfoundland.  
4 Press or to highlight Sleep Timer, then press ꢂ  
or to select the amount of time (Off, 5 minutes,10  
minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90  
minutes,120 minutes,180 minutes, 240 minutes)  
before your TV turns off automatically. To turn the  
sleep timer off, select Off.  
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
Note  
You can also press SLEEP on the remote control to  
set the sleep timer.  
6 If your viewing area observes daylight savings time,  
press or to highlight Daylight Savings Time,  
then press or to select On or Off.  
7 If you selected Custom for Mode:  
• Press or to highlight Year, Month, or Day,  
then press or to adjust the setting.  
Adjusting menu settings  
• Press or to highlight Time, press or to  
highlight the hour, minute, or AM/PM field, then  
press or to adjust the setting.  
Selecting the menu language  
To select the on-screen menu language:  
8 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Setting the sleep timer  
You can set the amount of time before your TV  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
automatically turns off.  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
To set the sleep timer:  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
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55  
26  
Picture menu displayed.  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
0
55  
26  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
MENU  
EXIT  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Set various TV options  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
3 Press or to highlight Menu Settings, then press  
or ENTER. The Settings-Menu Settings menu opens  
with Menu Language highlighted.  
4 Press or to select the menu language. You can  
select English, French, or Spanish.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Set various TV options  
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
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8 When you complete the label, press MENU. The next  
time you press INPUT, the new label appears in the  
INPUT SOURCE list.  
9 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
Labeling an input source  
You can add a label to a video input source to make it  
easier to identify. These labels are displayed on the INPUT  
SOURCE list and on the banner that appears when you  
press INFO.  
To label an input source:  
Restoring settings to default  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
Picture menu displayed.  
Caution  
When you restore default settings, all the settings  
(except the password and parental rating) you have  
customized are reset.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
To restore settings to default:  
Tint  
0
Sharpness  
Backlight  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens with the  
55  
26  
Picture menu displayed.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
Energy Savings  
65  
47  
65  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
0
55  
Backlight  
26  
Advanced Video  
Reset Picture Settings  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Parental Controls  
Time  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
2 Press or to highlight Settings, then press . The  
Settings menu opens.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Set various TV options  
Parental Controls  
Time  
Closed Caption  
Menu Settings  
Computer Settings  
Input Label  
System Info  
Power on in Vivid Mode  
Reset Default  
3 Press or to highlight Input Labels, then press  
ENTER. The Settings-Input Label screen opens with  
Present Label highlighted.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
TV  
Channels  
USB  
Present Label  
Custom Label  
Reset Input Label  
Set various TV options  
3 Press or to highlight Reset Default, then press  
ENTER. A confirmation box opens.  
4 Press or to select Yes (to reset all settings to  
factory default), or No (to not reset).  
5 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Choose from a list of preset label names  
4 Press or to select a preset label from several  
options, or select Custom to enter your own label.  
Using a USB flash drive  
You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view  
compatible JPEG pictures.  
Picture  
Audio  
Settings  
Channels  
USB  
Present Label  
Custom Label  
Reset Input Label  
Custom  
Notes  
T
V
The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format  
images (with .jpg” file extensions).  
Not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV.  
Switching to USB mode  
MENU  
EXIT  
Move  
Select  
Back  
Exit  
Create your own label name  
To switch to USB mode:  
1 Make sure that you have connected the USB flash  
5 If you select Custom, press or to highlight  
Custom Label, then press .  
drive to the USB port on the side of your TV.  
2 Press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE list opens.  
3 Press or to highlight USB, then press ENTER.  
6 Press or to select a character.  
7 Press to move to the next position. Repeat this  
step to enter additional characters. You can enter as  
many as 10 characters. If you need to delete a  
character, enter a blank space, then press ENTER.  
Note  
To exit USB mode, press INPUT to open the INPUT  
SOURCE list, then select another input source.  
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Using a USB flash drive  
EXIT to return to the USB menu.  
Browsing photos  
When a photo is displayed full screen, a control bar  
appears at the bottom of the photo. The file name,  
picture resolution, size, and date are displayed on  
the bottom of the control bar. If you do not press a  
button within 10 seconds, the control bar closes.  
Press any button to open the control bar again.  
7 To navigate the photo screen, press:  
to go to the previous photo.  
To browse photos on a USB flash drive:  
1 Switch to USB mode (see “Switching to USB mode”  
on page 31).  
2 Press MENU. The USB menu opens.  
to go to the next photo.  
ENTER to rotate the photo clockwise.  
ZOOM one or more times to enlarge the image  
by x2 or x4, or to select Fill (to display the photo  
at its actual size). You can press ꢁꢂor to  
pan the photo.  
EXIT to return to the thumbnail index.  
MENU to return to the USB menu.  
3 Press to access the menu. Photos is highlighted.  
Viewing your favorite photos  
After you have created your favorite photo list, you can  
browse your favorite photos quickly.  
To view your favorite photos:  
1 Switch to USB mode (see “Switching to USB mode”  
on page 31).  
2 Press MENU. The USB menu opens.  
photos  
4 Press ENTER to access the menu. The USB Photos  
menu opens with Browse Photos highlighted.  
3 Press to access the Photos menu. Photos is  
highlighted.  
5 Press ENTER. The screen displays folder names and  
photo files stored on the USB flash drive in a  
thumbnail index with the first photo or folder  
highlighted. A control bar appears at the bottom of  
the screen.  
photos  
4 Press ENTER to access the USB Photos menu. The USB  
Photos menu opens.  
6 To navigate the thumbnail index screen, press:  
ꢁꢂor to browse through the files and  
folders.  
ENTER to view a highlighted photo full screen, or  
open a highlighted folder.  
MENU to open the USB menu.  
FAVORITE to add or remove a photo from the  
favorite photo list. A heart appears on a photo  
that has been added to the list.  
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5 Press or to highlight Favorite Photos, then press  
When a photo is displayed full screen, a control bar  
appears at the bottom of the photo. The file name,  
picture resolution, size, and date are displayed on  
the bottom of the control bar. If you do not press a  
button within 10 seconds, the control bar closes.  
Press any button to open the control bar again.  
ENTER. A thumbnail index of your favorite photos  
opens with a control bar at the bottom of the screen.  
6 You can select photos and navigate on the photo  
screen the same way you browse photos. For  
information, see “Browsing photos” on page 32.  
Viewing photos in a slideshow  
To view photos in a slideshow:  
1 Switch to USB mode (see “Switching to USB mode”  
6 To control the slideshow, press:  
ENTER to pause or start the slideshow.  
EXIT to exit the slideshow and return to the  
thumbnail index.  
on page 31).  
2 Press MENU. The USB menu opens.  
MENU to return to the USB menu.  
Customizing slideshow settings  
You can customize the slideshow settings by selecting  
Repeat, Shuffle, Speed, and Transition settings.  
To customize slideshow settings:  
1 Switch to USB mode (see “Switching to USB mode”  
on page 31).  
2 Press MENU. The USB menu opens.  
3 Press to access the Photos menu. Photos is  
highlighted.  
photos  
3 Press to access the Photos menu. Photos is  
highlighted.  
4 Press ENTER to access the USB Photos menu. The USB  
Photos menu opens.  
photos  
5 Press or to highlight View Slideshow, then  
press ENTER. A slideshow begins with the first photo  
in the current folder.  
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Maintaining  
4 Press ENTER to access the USB Photos menu. The USB  
Photos menu opens.  
Use an eyeglass cleaner to clean the screen. Never use  
alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine.  
Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the  
instructions that came with the cloth.  
Do not spray insecticide liquid near your TV. Such  
chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the  
exposed surfaces.  
Servicing  
Do not try to repair your TV yourself. There are no  
user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off your TV, unplug the  
power cord, then contact an authorized service center.  
5 Press or to highlight Settings, then press  
ENTER. The USB Photos Settings menu opens.  
Troubleshooting  
Warning  
Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact  
authorized service personnel.  
Video and audio  
Problem  
Solution  
6 Press or to highlight an option, then press  
ENTER. You can select:  
Picture does not fill  
the screen. There are  
black bars around  
the picture.  
• Change the aspect ratio. An increasing  
amount of digital TV and movies are  
presented in wide screen (16:9). See  
“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 20.  
Repeat—To repeat the slideshow when it  
reaches the end. You can select On or Off.  
Shuffle—To display the photos in random order.  
You can select On or Off.  
No picture (screen is  
not lit) and no  
sound.  
• Press on the TV or the remote control.  
• Make sure that the video cables are  
connected securely to the back of your TV.  
• Adjust the contrast and brightness. See  
“Adjusting the TV picture” on page 20.  
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged  
in.  
Speed—To set the amount of time a photo is  
displayed before the next photo is shown. You  
can select 4 sec, 6 sec, or 8 sec.  
Transition—To select the way photos transition  
when moving to the next file in the slideshow.  
You can select:  
• Make sure that the correct video input  
source is selected. See “Selecting the video  
input source” on page 18.  
None—for no transition effect.  
• Try another channel. The station may be  
experiencing problems.  
Fade to Black—to fade the screen to black  
between photos.  
• Make sure that the incoming signal is  
compatible.  
Vertical Wipe—to wipe the screen from top  
to bottom between photos.  
• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is  
connected correctly and securely. See  
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on  
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable  
TV (no box)” on page 10.  
Horizontal Wipe—to wipe the screen from  
left to right between photos.  
Random—To randomly select a transition  
effect.  
• Check the closed caption settings. Some  
TEXT modes can block the screen.  
7 Press EXIT to close the menu.  
Picture quality is  
good on some  
channels and poor  
on others. Sound is  
good.  
• The problem may be caused by a poor or  
weak signal from the broadcaster or cable  
TV provider.  
• If you connect to cable or satellite TV  
without a set-top box and experience poor  
picture quality, you may need to install a  
set-top box to improve signal reception and  
picture quality. Contact your cable or  
satellite TV provider about upgrading to a  
set-top box.  
Maintaining  
• Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too  
cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen  
may malfunction. Your TV works best in  
temperatures that are comfortable to you.  
• Storage temperatures are 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C).  
• Working temperatures are 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C).  
• Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat  
source.  
Cleaning  
Before cleaning the screen, unplug your TV from the  
power outlet.  
Clean your TV with a soft, lint-free cloth. If surfaces are  
extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak  
detergent solution.  
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DX-26L100A13  
Problem  
Solution  
Solution  
Dark, poor, or no  
picture (screen is lit),  
but sound is good.  
• Try another channel. The station may be  
experiencing problems.  
• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is  
connected correctly and securely. See  
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on  
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable  
TV (no box)” on page 10.  
• Make sure that Audio Only option is set to  
Off. See “Playing TV audio only” on page 22.  
• Adjust the brightness. See “Adjusting the  
TV picture” on page 20.  
• Make sure that the correct picture mode is  
selected. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on  
page 20.  
• If you are using an antenna, the digital  
channel signal may be low. To check the  
digital channel signal strength, see  
“Checking the digital signal strength” on  
page 24.  
• If you are using an antenna and the signal  
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a  
highly directional outdoor antenna or  
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.  
• Make sure that the video cables are  
connected securely to the back of your TV.  
• The video cable(s) you are using may be  
bad. Try a new set.  
Dotted lines or  
stripes appear on  
the screen.  
• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is  
connected correctly and securely. See  
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on  
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable  
TV (no box)” on page 10.  
• If you are using an antenna, the digital  
channel signal may be low. To check the  
digital channel signal strength, see  
“Checking the digital signal strength” on  
page 24.  
• If you are using an antenna and the signal  
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a  
highly directional outdoor antenna or  
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.  
• Make sure that the video cables are  
connected securely to the back of your TV.  
• The video cable(s) you are using may be  
bad. Try a new set.  
• Other devices (for example, surround sound  
receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair  
dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try  
turning off one device at a time to  
determine which device is causing  
interference. After you have determined  
which device is causing interference, move  
it further from the TV to eliminate the  
interference.  
No color, dark  
picture, or color is  
not correct.  
• Try another channel. The station may be  
experiencing problems.  
Double images.  
• Use a highly directional outdoor antenna,  
cable TV, or satellite TV.  
• Adjust the color saturation. See “Adjusting  
the TV picture” on page 20.  
The picture has a  
few bright or dark  
spots.  
• A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen  
is normal. It does not affect the operation of  
this TV.  
• Make sure that the video cables are  
connected correctly and securely to the  
back of your TV.  
• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is  
connected correctly and securely. See  
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on  
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable  
TV (no box)” on page 10.  
• If you are using an antenna, the digital  
channel signal may be low. To check the  
digital channel signal strength, see  
“Checking the digital signal strength” on  
page 24.  
• If you are using an antenna and the signal  
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a  
highly directional outdoor antenna or  
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.  
Good picture, but no • Increase the volume.  
• Unplug the headphones.  
• Make sure that the sound is not muted.  
• Make sure that the correct audio mode is  
selected.  
• Make sure that the audio cables are  
connected correctly and securely to the  
back of your TV.  
• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is  
connected correctly and securely. See  
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on  
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable  
TV (no box)” on page 10.  
• If you are using an antenna, the digital  
channel signal may be low. To check the  
digital channel signal strength, see  
“Checking the digital signal strength” on  
page 24.  
• The audio cable(s) you are using may be  
bad. Try a new set.  
Only snow (noise)  
appears on the  
screen.  
• Try another channel. The station may be  
experiencing problems.  
• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is  
connected correctly and securely. See  
“Connecting a cable or satellite box” on  
page 8 or “Connecting an antenna or cable  
TV (no box)” on page 10.  
• If you are using an antenna, the digital  
channel signal may be low. To check the  
digital channel signal strength, see  
“Checking the digital signal strength” on  
page 24.  
• If you are using an antenna and the signal  
strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a  
highly directional outdoor antenna or  
set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.  
Poor picture.  
• Make sure that the room is not too bright.  
Light reflecting off the screen can make the  
picture difficult to see.  
• If an S-VHS camera or a camcorder is  
connected while another connected device  
is turned on, the picture may be poor. Turn  
off one or more devices.  
Good sound but  
poor color.  
• Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness  
settings.  
Audio noise.  
• Other devices (for example, surround sound  
receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair  
dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try  
turning off one device at a time to  
determine which device is causing  
interference. After you have determined  
which device is causing interference, move  
it further from the TV to eliminate the  
interference.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Problem  
Solution  
No output from one  
of the speakers.  
• Adjust the audio balance. See “Adjusting  
sound settings” on page 21.  
After Auto  
• Reception can vary by channel depending on  
the broadcast power level of a given station.  
Contact your cable or satellite TV provider.  
• Make sure that the antenna or cable/satellite  
box is connected securely to your TV.  
• Try replacing the cable between the  
antenna/cable or cable/satellite box and your  
TV.  
Channel Search,  
there are no  
channels.  
• Make sure that the audio cables are  
connected correctly and securely to the  
back of your TV.  
After images appear. • Do not display a still image, such as a logo,  
game, or computer image, for an extended  
period of time. This can cause a permanent  
after-image to be burned into the screen.  
This type of damage is not covered by your  
warranty.  
display.  
• Make sure that the channels are not blocked.  
See “Setting parental control levels” on  
page 26.  
Make sure that the channels are not hidden.  
The channel may have been deleted from the  
channel list. You can tune to the channel by  
pressing the number buttons or you can add  
the channel back to the channel list. See  
“Hiding channels” on page 23.  
Remote control  
Problem  
Solution  
• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the  
remote that came with that box to change  
channels.  
Remote control  
does not work.  
• Make sure that the power cord is correctly  
connected to your TV and a power outlet.  
• Make sure that there are no obstructions  
between the remote control and the remote  
control sensor on the front of the TV.  
• Point the remote control directly at the  
remote control sensor on your TV. For the  
location of the remote control sensor, see  
“Front” on page 5.  
Make sure that you have the correct input  
selected to view channels from the cable or  
satellite box.  
• If you are using an antenna, the digital channel  
signal may be low. To check the digital channel  
signal strength, see “Checking the digital  
signal strength” on page 24.  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed  
correctly. See “Installing remote control  
batteries” on page 16.  
Password is lost.  
• Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then  
set a new password. See “Setting or changing  
the password” on page 24.  
• Replace dead batteries with new batteries.  
See “Installing remote control batteries” on  
page 16.  
Some settings  
cannot be  
accessed.  
• If a setting is grayed, the setting is not  
available in the current video input mode.  
Trouble  
• See instructions and a table of common  
codes in “Programming a different universal  
remote control” on page 38.  
• Codes are subject to change. For up-to-date  
codes, go to  
programming your  
existing universal  
remote control.  
TV cabinet creaks. • When the TV is in use, the temperature rises  
naturally and may cause the cabinet to expand  
or contract which can cause a creaking noise.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• Replace dead batteries with new batteries.  
See “Installing remote control batteries” on  
page 16.  
• Refer to the User Guide that accompanied  
your universal remote control and contact  
the manufacturer if problems persist.  
Control buttons  
do not work.  
• Make sure that the Button Lock option is set  
to No. See “Locking control buttons” on  
page 25.  
• Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds,  
then plug the cord back in and turn on your  
TV.  
TV keeps turning  
off.  
• Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned  
on. See “Setting the sleep timer” on page 30.  
General  
Problem  
Solution  
Note  
If the problem is not solved by using these  
troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then  
turn it on again.  
No power.  
• Make sure that the power cord is correctly  
connected to your TV and a power outlet.  
• Unplug the power cord, wait 60 seconds, then  
plug the cord back in and turn on your TV.  
• Other devices (for example, surround sound  
receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers)  
may be interfering with your TV. Try turning off  
one device at a time to determine which  
device is causing interference. After you have  
determined which device is causing  
interference, move it further from the TV to  
eliminate the interference.  
“No signal” error  
message is  
displayed.  
• Press INPUT and make sure that you have  
selected the correct input for the device or  
service you are trying to use.  
• If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the  
remote that came with that box to change  
channels.  
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Specifications  
DX-26L100A13  
Composite video  
Shared audio (component  
and composite)  
S-Video  
PC/VGA  
3.5mm PC audio input  
USB  
1 (side)  
No  
Specifications  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
No  
1 (side)  
1 (side)  
Warranty  
DX-26L100A13  
1 (side)  
Parts: 1 year  
Labor: 1 year  
Supports JPEG and  
firmware upgrade  
Outputs  
Dimensions and weight  
DX-26L100A13  
DX-26L100A13  
Video  
No  
1 (side)  
1 Coaxial (side)  
No  
Without stand:  
4.1 x 26.2 x16.9 in.(10.36 x 66.44 x 42.84 cm)  
14.52 lbs (6.6 kg)  
With stand:  
7.9 x 26.2 x 18.4 in. (19.98 x 66.44 x 46.72 cm)  
15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)  
Analog audio  
Digital audio  
WiFi  
Ethernet  
Headphone  
No  
1 (side)  
Screen  
Audio  
Power  
DX-26L100A13  
Screen size measured diagonally  
Display type  
Panel 60 Hz vs.120 Hz  
Display resolution  
DX-26L100A13  
26"  
LCD  
60Hz  
Watts/Channel  
Number of Speakers  
6W  
2
720p  
Panel resolution  
Aspect ratio  
1366 (H) × 768 (V)  
16:9  
DX-26L100A13  
Power consumption  
On: 75 W  
Standby: <1 W  
120V/60Hz  
Contrast ratio (typical)–panel  
Dynamic contrast ratio–list value  
Brightness (center typical) cd/m2  
Comb filter  
800:1  
1300:1  
250 nits  
3d y/c digital  
5 ms  
Power input  
Miscellaneous  
Response time  
Horizontal viewing angle  
Vertical viewing angle  
140  
140  
DX-26L100A13  
OSD languages  
English, French, Spanish  
INlink  
Game Mode  
ENERGY STAR qualified  
Internet connectable  
TV base screws  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Display resolutions/VGA scan rates  
DX-26L100A13  
HDMI 1.3  
Suggested Resolutions:  
1080p, 1080i, 720p,  
480p, 480i  
M4 type (16 mm length)  
(6 pcs)  
Component video  
PC/VGA  
Suggested Resolutions:  
1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i  
Suggested scan rates:  
640 × 480/60Hz,  
800 × 600/60Hz,  
1024 × 768/60Hz,  
1360 × 768/60Hz  
V-Chip (version 2.0)  
Sleep timer  
Channel labeling  
VESA mount (mm)  
(horizontal × vertical)  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
200 × 100  
Note  
The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending  
on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. See the  
instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket  
for screw lengths.  
Tuner  
DX-26L100A13  
Analog  
Digital  
NTSC  
ATSC, 8-VSB, Clear-QAM  
Inputs  
DX-26L100A13  
HDMI/DVI  
3 (side)  
E-EDID compliant  
HDCP compliant  
DVI to HDMI1 only  
Component video  
1 (side)  
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DX-26L100A13  
Programming universal remote controls  
Programming universal remote  
controls  
Set-top box makes and models  
068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164,  
168, 229, 026  
Cablevision  
Programming a different universal  
remote control  
2002, 1204, 1423, 1517, 0171,  
1963, 0463, 1463, 0842, 1326,  
167, 415, 424, 450, 456, 461,  
507, 523, 567, 577, 586  
Charter  
You can operate your Dynex TV with a new or existing  
universal remote control.  
10171, 11204, 11326, 11463,  
11517, 11641, 11780, 11785,  
11892, 11963, 12002  
To program a different universal remote control:  
Comcast  
1 See the table below for common codes. If you have  
problems programming your remote or need a  
different remote control code, visit  
Cox  
1326, 1463  
latest remote control code information.  
10171, 11204, 11326, 11517,  
11564, 11641, 11963, 12002  
2 Follow your universal remote control’s instructions  
DirectTV  
to enter the TV code you found in Step 1.  
Tips  
Dish Network  
Time Warner  
720  
If your universal remote control has a code  
search feature, run a code search to identify a  
code that matches your TV. See your universal  
remote control’s instructions for details.  
If your universal remote control has a “Learn”  
feature, you can manually program it using the  
Dynex TV remote to “teach” the commands one  
at a time. See your universal remote control’s  
instructions for details.  
400, 450, 461, 456, 11463,  
1463, 0463  
TiVo  
0091  
Verizon  
0198, 0490  
Tips  
For additional help and information…  
The brand name is often visible on the front of  
the universal remote control, and the model  
number is often visible on the back.  
If your universal remote control isn’t listed on  
the chart, refer to your universal remote  
control’s instructions and try codes for the  
brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui,  
Sylvania, or Zenith. You may need to try several  
codes before finding a match.  
2. Call technical support for the universal remote control  
or cable/satellite company of the remote/set-top box you  
are trying to program.  
3. Call the Dynex Customer Care Center 1-800-305-2204  
Common universal remote control codes  
Notes  
This note only goes with TV/Blu-ray or TVs.  
The following codes may not provide full  
functionality. You may need to use the remote  
control that came with your TV, especially to  
control the Blu-ray or DVD functions.  
Legal notices  
FCC Part 15  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation of this product is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
The following is a list of the most common remote control  
codes. Codes for other remote controls are available  
check with your cable or satellite TV provide for the  
remote control code.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio  
or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Dynex TV codes for universal remote controls (for all  
Dynex TVs manufactured after Jan. 1, 2007)  
Universal remote control makes and models  
One for All  
Phillips  
RCA  
0054  
0198, 0490  
135  
068, 069, 078, 096, 100, 164,  
168, 229, 026  
Sony  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
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Legal notices  
DX-26L100A13  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for  
help.  
FCC warning  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Cables  
Connections to this device must be made with shielded  
cables with metallic RF/EMI connector hoods to maintain  
compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.  
HDMI  
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LCC.  
Dolby Laboratories  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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DX-26L100A13  
One-year limited warranty - Dynex Televisions  
Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed  
Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product  
One-year limited warranty -  
Dynex Televisions  
Up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated)  
grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the display size or up to five  
(5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based displays may contain a  
limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)  
Definitions:  
Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids,  
gels or pastes.  
Dynex Products ("Dynex") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new  
Dynex-branded television ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in the  
original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from  
the date of your purchase of the Product ("Warranty Period"). For this warranty to apply,  
your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy or  
Future Shop authorized dealer of Dynex brand products only that are packaged with this  
warranty statement.  
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE  
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. DYNEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF  
USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH  
ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE  
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU  
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO  
PROVINCE.  
How long does the coverage last?  
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the  
Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.  
What does this warranty cover?  
Contact Dynex:  
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship  
of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Dynex repair center or  
store personnel, Dynex will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or  
rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable  
products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property  
of Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after  
the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty  
lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty  
coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.  
For customer service please call 1-800-305-2204  
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC  
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645  
© 2012 BBY Solutions, Inc.  
All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some  
countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
How to obtain warranty service?  
If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy or Future Shop retail store location and your  
television Product has a screen size of less than 42 inches, please take your original  
receipt and the Product to any Best Buy or Future Shop store. Make sure that you place  
the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of  
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy or  
Future Shop online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address  
listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or  
packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.  
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 42 inches or larger, in  
the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY, Canada call 1-866-BESTBUY for Future Shop call  
1-800-663-2275. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will  
have an Dynex-approved repair technician dispatched to your home.  
Where is the warranty valid?  
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop  
branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county  
where the original purchase was made.  
What does the warranty not cover?  
This warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction/education  
Installation  
Set up adjustments  
Cosmetic damage  
Damage due to acts of God, such as power surges  
Accident(s)  
Misuse  
Abuse  
Negligence  
Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business  
or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment  
complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.  
Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna  
Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for  
lengthy periods (burn-in).  
Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance  
Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply  
Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Dynex to service the Product  
Products sold "as is" or "with all faults"  
Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)  
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US and Canada Market - (800) 305-2204  
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC  
7601 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A.  
© 2012 BBY Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.  
DYNEX is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and  
brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.  
ENGLISH  
12-0204  
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