L42FHDE30-User Manual

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Users Manual

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                                             LCD TV

User’s Guide
For use with models:     L42FHDE30

Need Assistance?
Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com
or call 1-877-300-8837.


Important Information
                      CAUTION                                       This symbol indicates that this product incorporates
                                                                    double insulation between hazardous main voltage
              RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.                               and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only
              DO NOT OPEN.                                          identical replacement parts.

 Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

            This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”                       This symbol indicates important
            inside the product that presents a risk of                      instructions accompanying the product.
            electric shock or personal injury.


  WARNING                                                       WARNING
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not           The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to
 expose this product to rain or moisture. This product          the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the
 should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No             base or wall mounting instructions provided in the
 objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be          User’s Guide to ensure your safety.
 placed on the component.


  WARNING         The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

         This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental
         reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information,
         please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to
operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Don’t place the TV on soft
carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked, resulting in reduced
lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top
and side of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally
tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage to the TV. Refer to the
Important Safety Instructions on the next page.
The Power button (followed by the power symbol) on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very
low-power standby mode but will not completely turn the power off. In order to completely shut the power off, you will
need to disconnect the power cord from the outlet. The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Therefore, you should ensure that the TV is installed in a manner
that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired.

Product Registration
Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.


Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.

Model No. ______________________                    Serial No._____________________________________
Purchase Date __________________                    Dealer/Address/Phone___________________________

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Important Safety Instructions
1.  Read and follow all instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
    (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Do not negate the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
    two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
    grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
    does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the
    point where it exits from the component.
8. Do not use this component near water.
9. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Clean only with dry cloth.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
    the component. When the TV is placed on a cart, use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury
    from tip-over.
12. Warning: To avoid any injury caused by lean of the product, please always ensure the whole
    product was place within the table surface in horizontal.
13. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the component is
    damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling
    onto the component, rain or moisture exposure, abnormal operation, or if the component has been
    dropped.
15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
    cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
    static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section
    54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of
    the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size
    of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
    and requirements for the grounding electrode. See following example:




                                                                  ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE




                                                                  GROUND CLAMP


                                                                  ANTENNA DISCHARGE
                                                                  UNIT(NEC SEC TION 810-20)




                                                               GROUNDING CONDUC TORS
                                                               (NEC SEC TION 810-21)
                                                         GROUND CLAMPS

                     ELEC TRIC SER VICE
                     EQUIPMENT                           POWER SER VICE GROUNDING
                                                         ELEC TRODE SYSTEM
                                                         ( NEC ART 2 50, PAR TH)




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                                                                                                   Table of Contents

Important Information................................. 1                      Closed Caption ..............................................15
Important Safety Instructions...................... 2                         Time Setup .....................................................16
                                                                              System Information ........................................16
                                                                              Reset All .........................................................16
Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup
                                                                             Parental Control Menu .............................16
Before Initial Setup .....................................4                   Change V-Chip Password .............................16
Check Supplied Parts ................................ 4                       Channel Block ...............................................16
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand.............5                            Button Block ..................................................17
Mounting Your TV to the Wall..................... 5                           V-Chip ............................................................17
Buttons on TV.............................................. 6                 Input Block .....................................................18
Explanation of Jacks on TV.......................... 6                       Language Menu .......................................18
Choose Your Connections.......................... 7                          USB Menu ...............................................18
Remote Control Functions.......................... 9
Obtain the Signal...................................... 10                   Chapter 3 - Other Information
Switching On............................................ 10
                                                                             Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........19
Switching Off............................................ 10
Initial Set-up..............................................11               Troubleshooting .......................................20
                                                                             Care and Cleaning ...................................22
Chapter 2 - Menu Operation                                                   Television Specifications ..........................22
Menu Display............................................ 12                  Limited Warranty ......................................23
Using Menu System................................. 13
Picture Menu............................................ 13
  Picture Preset ................................................13
  Brightness ......................................................13
  Contrast .........................................................13
  Sharpness .....................................................13
  Expert Settings ..............................................13
  Advanced Settings .........................................13
  PC Settings ....................................................13
  Reset Picture Settings ....................................13
Sound Menu............................................. 13
  Equalizer.........................................................13
  Balance...........................................................14
  Surround.........................................................14
  Speaker .........................................................14
  SPDIF Type ...................................................14
  Auto Volume Control ......................................14
  Analog TV Sound ...........................................14
  Default Audio Language .................................14
  Current Audio Language ................................14
Setup Menu..............................................14
 Signal Type ....................................................14
 Channel Scan ................................................14
 Channel Skip .................................................14
 Channel Edit ..................................................15
 Input Skip .......................................................15
 Input Labels ...................................................15


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Chapter 1                                                                   Connections and Setup

Before Initial Setup
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip.
• NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
• Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety 			
  Instructions.

Safety Information
• Protect components from overheating.
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can 		
  circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place the component in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t 		
  harm other components.

Avoid Audio Interference
• Position cables properly; insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead
  of straight down the middle.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables.
• Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Avoid Direct Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect
lighting.

Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following parts were packed with your product.
  •   1 Remote Control and 2 AAA Batteries
  •   User’s Guide
  •   Quick Start Guide
  •   Parts for Table Stand

Replacing your remote
If you need to replace your remote, visit www.tclusa.com. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged
upon ordering. Have your Visa or MasterCard ready.




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                                                                 Connections and Setup

Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand
Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table
stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table
stand. Follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions.




First, remove the TV bag and place it on a large, flat surface such as a table or countertop. Remove the TV
from the carton and place it face down on the TV bag. Be sure that the TV is face down to avoid scratching
the screen.
Then follow the steps below:




Mounting Your TV to the Wall
If you are mounting your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand.

               To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount.
     Models of 39” or larger size                    Purchase a VESA 200 x 200, M6 screw

The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example,
200x200 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 200mm horizontally and 200mm vertically.
Notes: Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
Caution: Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of five times the TV’s net weight to avoid causing damage.




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Buttons on TV
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the TV panel buttons on
your TV to operate many TV features.
  CH+/-   Selects channels stored in the channel list or acts as the up/
          down arrow (▲/▼) through the menu items.
VOL+/-    Increases/decreases the volume or acts as the right/left
          arrow (◄/►) through the menu items.
          VOL+ also acts as the OK button when in the menu system.
                                                                              MENU    MENU
 MENU     Brings up the TV’s main menu.
 INPUT    Selects the signal source.
          (POWER button) Turns the TV on or to standby mode.                  INPUT   INPUT




Explanation of Jacks on TV
This section describes the jacks on the side/back panel of your TV. There
are several ways to connect components.
COMPONENT IN (CMPT) Lets you connect a component that has
component video jacks, such as a DVD player or set-top box. ( Green jack
for Y, Blue jack for Pb and Red jack for Pr )
• Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the 		
  video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade or 		
  component video cables for the connection.
• L/R AUDIO Provides left and right audio connection when using the 		
  CMPT VIDEO input. Red and white jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO		
  connection. ( For mono audio sources, be sure to use the L AUDIO
  input.) (Note: AUDIO/VIDEO IN and COMPONENT IN share the same L/R
  AUDIO input jacks.)
AUDIO/VIDEO IN (AV) Lets you connect a component that has composite
video jacks, such as a VCR, DVD player or set-top box. Yellow jack for
VIDEO connection, red and white jacks for R AUDIO and L AUDIO connection. (
For mono audio sources, be sure to use the L AUDIO INPUT.)
DVI/PC AUDIO IN (used for DVI/PC only) Provides audio connection when
using HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack for DVI or when using PC VIDEO IN.
Note: If using a DVI component, remember to connect the audio cable
because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
VGA (PC VIDEO IN) Connect your computer or other component with a
VGA output to this jack using a 15-pin,D-sub cable.
SPDIF OUT - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (coaxial) Use a digital coaxial cable to
connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver.
ANT/CABLE/SAT IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal
from your antenna, cable, or cable box, or satellite receiver.




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USB Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device.
HDMI 1 /DVI IN (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed
digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI
technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with
DVI components.
HDMI 2 IN Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output for the best
picture quality.

   (HEADPHONE) Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV.




Choose Your Connections
There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and set-top boxes, to your TV.
Note: No cables are supplied with this unit. Please purchase the necessary cables. A high-speed HDMI cable
is recommended for better compatibility.


       Input                    Signal Compatability

     Antenna/Cable             480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (NTSC, ATSC, and QAM formats)

     Composite Video           480i

     Component Video          480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz

     HDMI                     480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz

     PC                        VGA SVGA XGA




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                                                     HDMI 2 IN


                           Same connection to HDMI 1 IN.




COMPONENT IN (CMPT)        AUDIO/VIDEO IN (AV)




                                   Input
                            TV
                            AV          No label
                            CMPT        No label           INPUT
                            PC          No label
                            HDMI 1      No label
                            HDMI 2      No label
                            USB         No label




  PC VIDEO IN               HDMI 1 /DVI IN




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                                                            Connections and Setup

Remote Control Functions
    INPUT    Opens the Input list; then press INPUT repeatedly to
             select the video input, or press ▲/▼ to highlight an
             options, and press OK to select the desired option.
                                                                              INPUT
       0-9   (Alphanumeric buttons) Enters a channel number, then
             press OK (or let the entry timeout).
         •   (dot) To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel,
             enter the main channel; then, press the dot (•), the sub-
             channel, and then the OK button.
    MENU     Brings up the main menu or press to return to the
             previous menu.
 ▲/▼◄/►      (arrows) Highlights different items in the TV menu and
             adjusts the menu controls.
             Note: In USB mode, the up or down arrow (▲/▼) can                                             GUIDE
             also be used for rotating a photo when the photo is being
             diaplayed.
  ZOOM+/-    (◄/►) Selects the desired screen format.                         MENU
                                                                                         SLEEP +
                                                                                                           CLEAR

 SLEEP+/-    (▲/▼) Sets the TV to turn off after a given amount of
             time.                                                       ZOOM                                   ZOOM
                                                                          -                                          +
       PIC   Selects picture mode.
     INFO    If no menus are currently active, press INFO to display
             the Channel information.
    VOL+/-   Increases or decreases the TV volume.                             PIC       SLEEP       -     GO BACK


    MUTE     Turns the volume on and off.
      FAV    Press the FAV button to browse the channels in your                              INFO
             favorite list. Use ▲/▼ to highlight options, then press
                                                                              VOL                          CH
             OK to select.
                                                                                              MUTE
    MEDIA    Goes to the USB menu.
             (POWER button) Turns the TV on or standby.
                                                                              FAV     MEDIA          MTS      TV
    GUIDE    Toggles the Electronic Programme Guide between on
             and off. Only available for digital channels.
   CLEAR     Removes any menu or display from the screen and
             return to normal viewing.
       OK    Displays Channel List menu. When the TV is in the
             menu system, press to confirm your selection.
 GO BACK     Returns you to the previously viewed channel.
     CH+/-   Selects channels and external input mode.
       TV    Press to access to the TV mode.                                          RC3000N02

      MTS    Press to select your desired sound mode.
◄◄ / ►►/ ►   These buttons can be used for playing music and
        /    photos in the USB menu.




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Obtain the Signal
The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive
analog and/or digital channels by using the ANT/CABLE/SAT IN.
Connect the outside aerial or cable network to the
ANT/CABLE/SAT IN on the back of the TV set to
receive off-air channels or cable channnels.                        ANT/CABLE
                                                                      /SAT IN
                                                                                         Outdoor or indoor Antenna
• If you have a set-top box, you may need to call your
  cable company or satellite service provider. They may
  recommend special cables to allow you to view digital                                        Or
  channels.
• The aerial socket (75 OHM - VHF / UHF / cable) can be
  used for connecting an external aerial or other equipment                              Or
  fitted with a modulator (video recorder, satellite receiver, etc.).
  We recommend that you do not connect other equipment                        RF Coaxial
                                                                              Wire                    Cable Box,
  (video recorder, satellite receiver, etc.) to your TV set to                (75 ohm)                ( Wall Outlet)
  begin with, so as not to complicate the set-up procedure
  with the additional steps involved. Connect them when
  you have finished setting up the channels.
• Visit www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in order to receive the local
  digital channels available to you. Enter your location, and the program will list local analog and digital
  stations available using your antenna.

Switching On
Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and use the remote control before going
on to following pages describing how to use the channel scan procedure.
1. Insert two AAA batteries in the remote control.
   Precautions on using batteries:
   - Only use the battery types specified.
   - Make sure you use the correct polarity.
   - Do not mix new and used batteries.
   - Do not use rechargeable batteries.
   - Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like, throw them in a fire, recharge
     them or try to open them, as this could cause them to leak or explode.
   - Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period of time.
2. Connect the power cable to a mains socket. (If the power cable is not connected to the television, please
   first connect the power cable to the television.) Your TV set should only be connected to an AC supply.
   It must not be connected to a DC supply. If the plug is detached from the cable, do not, under any
   circumstances, connect it to a mains socket, as there is a risk of electric shock.
3. When powered on, if the TV set is in standby mode, press        on the remote control or on the TV set to turn
   on the TV.

Switching Off
To put the TV set into standby mode, press on the remote control or on the TV, the TV set remains
powered up, but with low energy consumption.
To switch off the TV set, unplug the mains socket from the mains outlet.




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Initial Setup                                                           Initial Setup                                            Language
Initial setup involves selecting all the settings required to be        Please select your language:                             English
able to search for and store all the channels you can receive.                                                                   Français
Make sure that the television is switched on and follow all the                                                                  Español
steps in turn specified hereafter.
The first time you switch the set on, the Initial Setup Wizard
opens, which guides you through the initial setup process.
1. The first step of the setup requires you to select your                            Select      OK             Next
                                                                        Initial Setup                                       TV Location
   preferred language for the menu system. Press ▲/▼ to
   select your language, then press OK/► to enter the next              TV Location                                              Home
   screen.                                                                                                                        Retail
2. A menu screen asks you to set the TV Location.                       This mode is Energy Star compliant.
   • Choosing “Home” for the TV Location assigns the optimal
      picture settings for most home environments.
   • Choosing “Retail”, which is not Energy Star compliant,
      sets the unit up with predefined settings for retail displays.         Back     Select                      Next
                                                                        Initial Setup
                                                                                                   OK
                                                                                                                                 Time Zone
      In this setting, the power consumption may exceed the
      requirements of the Energy Star® qualification.                   Please select your time zone:                       Hawaii
                                                                                                                            Alaska
   Use ▲/▼ to select the desired location setting (Home/
                                                                                                                            Pacific
    Retail); then press OK/► to continue to the next screen.                                                               Mountain
   Note: if you select Retail, a screen menu will display to ask                               EASTERN
                                                                                                                            Central
    you go back to the previous menu to select Home again, or                                                               Eastern
                                                                                                                            Atlantic
    you can confirm to proceed to the next screen.                                                                        Newfoundland
3. Use ▲/▼ to select the current local time zone. Press OK/►                Back
                                                                        Initial  SetupSelect
                                                                                                             OK           Next       CLEAR   Exit
                                                                                                                                       Tuner
   to continue to the next screen.
                                                                        Please select your tuner mode:                          Antenna
4. On the Tuner screen, select either Antenna or Cable/Sat.
                                                                                                                                Cable/Sat
   Press OK/► to continue to the next screen.
   Note: If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you do
   not have to complete the Channel Scan.
5. The Channel Scan screen is now displayed. The default
   choice is to scan. Press OK/► to begin the channel scan for
   available channels to be stored in the TV’s memory.                     Back
                                                                        Initial     Select
                                                                                Setup
                                                                                                            OK           Next       CLEAR
                                                                                                                          Channel Scan
                                                                                                                                            Exit

   Note: If you do not want to scan for channels at this time,
                                                                        First, please connect Cable/Sat or                        Scan
   you can select Skip Scan or press OK/► to stop the                   Antenna. Start Channel Scan                             Skip Scan
   scanning process, and perform the channel scan later in the          now? If you skip this step, the
   Setup menu.                                                          Channel Scan could be performed
                                                                        in Setup menu later.
6. The screen will change to show the progress of the
   process.                                                                                            0%
7. When the scanning is finished, the unit has completed the                Back         Select              OK          Next        CLEAR   Exit
   Initial Setup.
8. Press CLEAR to exit the Wizard and begin watching TV.




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Chapter 2                                                                                                  Menu Operation

Menu Display
Following are just the illustration of the menu display.


                      Picture                                                                       Sound

                      Picture Preset                      Natural                                    Equalizer
                      Brightness                              50                                     Balance                               0
                      Contrast                                75                                     Surround                            On
       Picture                                                                       Picture
                      Sharpness                                 5                                    Analog TV Sound                  Stereo
       Sound                                                                         Sound
                      Expert Settings                                                                Speaker                             On
        Setup                                                                         Setup
                      Advanced Settings                                                              SPDIF Type                 Dolby Digital
   Parental Control                                                              Parental Control
                      Reset Picture Settings
      Language                                                                      Language         Auto Volume Control                   Off
         USB                                                                           USB
         Exit                                                                          Exit

                      MENU   Back      Adjust    Select    CLEAR    Exit                            MENU   Back   OK    Enter   Select    CLEAR    Exit

                               Figure 1                                                                    Figure 2
                      Setup                                                                         Closed Caption

                      Signal Type                     Antenna                                        CC Setting                   On Always
                      Channel Scan                                                                   Analog CC Type
                      Channel Skip                                                                   Digital CC Type                       Off
       Picture                                                                       Picture
                      Channel Edit                                                                   Digital CC Preset                     On
       Sound                                                                         Sound
                      Input Skip                                                                     Digital CC Style
        Setup                                                                         Setup
                      Input Labels
   Parental Control                                                              Parental Control
                      Closed Caption
      Language        Time Setup                                                    Language
         USB          System Information                                               USB
         Exit         Reset All                                                        Exit

                      MENU   Back      Adjust    Select     CLEAR   Exit                            MENU   Back        Adjust    Select   CLEAR    Exit

                              Figure 3                                                                     Figure 4
                      Time Setup                                                                    Parental Control

                      Time Zone                                                                      Channel Block
                      Time                                                                           Button Block                          Off
                      Sleep Timer                          Off                                       V-Chip
       Picture                                                                       Picture         Input Block
       Sound                                                                         Sound           Change Password
        Setup                                                                         Setup          Reset All
   Parental Control                                                              Parental Control
      Language                                                                      Language
         USB                                                                          USB
         Exit                                                                          Exit

                      MENU    Back OK Enter      Select    CLEAR    Exit                            MENU   Back   OK    Enter    Select    CLEAR   Exit

                              Figure 5                                                                     Figure 6
                      V-Chip                                                                        Language

                      Rating Enable                          On                                     English                                 On
                      US V-Chip
                                                                                                    Español                     Desactivado
                      Canada V-Chip
       Picture                                                                      Picture         Français
                      Unrated/Exempt Ratings               View                                                                    Désactivé
       Sound                                                                        Sound
                      Open V-Chip
        Setup         Reset Downloadable Data                                        Setup
   Parental Control                                                             Parental Control
      Language                                                                     Language
         USB                                                                          USB
         Exit                                                                         Exit

                      MENU    Back      Select    Adjust                                            MENU   Back        Adjust   Select    CLEAR   Exit

                              Figure 7                                                                     Figure 8



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                                                                                 Menu Operation

Using Menu System                                           Advanced Settings
This section explores the menus of your TV. Each             Light Sensor: when activated, this feature
menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the            monitors the ambient light conditions in the room
most from your TV. To access the menu system:                and adjusts the TV’s backlight for optimum
                                                             viewing. It also serves as an energy-saving
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.                      feature by lowering the backlight power level when
2. Press ▲/▼ to highlight an option, then press              appropriate (typically in darker conditions).
   OK/► to open the corresponding submenu.
3. In submenus, use ▲/▼ to select your desired               Dynamic Backlight: this option automatically
   item, then use ◄/► to set functions or change             adjusts the brightness of the backlight according
   values, or use OK/► to open the corresponding             to the content of the incoming signal. Dynamic
   submenu.                                                  Backlight optimizes the picture quality and
4. Press OK to confirm your selections.                      decreases power consumption.
5. Press MENU to return to the previous menu or              Note: when Light Sensor or Dynamic Backlight
   press CLEAR to close the menu.                            is set to Off, the power consumption may exceed
                                                             the requirements of the Energy Star® qualification.
Picture Menu                                                 Noise Reduction: This setting reduces picture
The menus for adjusting the picture are used to              “static” or any type of interference. This feature is
obtain the best picture settings according to your           especially useful for providing a clearer picture in
preference, the type of program you are watching             weak analog signal conditions. Choose between
and the ambient lighting.                                    these options:
To access the Picture Menu, press the MENU                     Low for a softer, smoother picture that retains
button on the remote to open the Main menu.                    picture sharpness and detail.
Press▲/▼ to select Picture, then press OK/►to                  Middle for a slightly softer picture than the Low
display options.(Refer to Figure 1.)                           setting.
                                                               High for an even softer, smoother picture than
Note: some options may be not available for certain            the other settings (the picture detail is somewhat
signal sources.                                                decreased).
Picture Preset: displays a list that lets you select
one of the preset picture settings: Natural, Sports,         SABC (Scene Adaptive Brightness Control):
Personal or ECO, Vibrant, Cinematic. Choose the              Option: On/Off. If set to On mode, distribution of
setting that is best for your viewing environment.           brightness every scene is picked out automatically,
Note: ECO is the default setting, if you select some         TV always adjusts appropriate brightness by full
other options, the power consumption may change.             automation.

Brightness: adjusts the brightness of the picture.          PC Settings: this option allows you to adjust the PC
                                                            settings when in PC mode.
Contrast: adjusts the difference between the light
and dark areas of the picture.                              Reset Picture Settings: this function allows you to
                                                            reset all the picture settings to the factory default
Sharpness: adjusts the crispness of the edges in            settings.
the picture.
Expert Settings                                             Sound Menu
 Backlight: adjusts the backlight level. the menu           The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output. To
 line is grayed out by default. Only when “Dynamic          access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the
 Backlight” and “Light Sensor” are both set to              remote, and then use ▲/▼ to highlight Sound from
 “Off”, the menu line can be adjustable.                    the Main Menu. Press OK/► to select. The following
 Color: adjusts the richness of the color.                  options will be displayed: (Refer to Figure 2.)

 Tint: this option adjusts the balance between the          Equalizer: the five-band equalizer allows you to
 red and green levels.                                      adjust the audio frequency settings. You can select
                                                            one of the five preset options or create a custom
 Color Temperature: adjusts the color temperature           preset.
 from cool to warm.                                           Equalizer: allows you to choose a specific sound
 Note: Color and Tint are not available in PC                 preset: Standard, Music, Voice, Movie, and
 mode.                                                        Personal.



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 Frequency Range: displays the different graphic               language is not broadcasted with the program,
 equalizer names set for each sound preset option.             then the TV plays the default audio for the program
 Choose a band and make adjustments. When                      (usually English in the US). There are 3 available
 making adjustments, the Equalizer option                      default languages (English, French, Spanish).
 automatically changes to Personal. Press ◄/►                  Note: The Default Audio Language option is only
 to select the desired frequency (100Hz, 300Hz,                available for digital channels.
 1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz) you wish to adjust. Use
 ▲/▼ to adjust the level. When you have finished               Current Audio Language: press ◄/► to choose
 adjusting the levels, press MENU to exit.                     from the list of languages available for the program
                                                               you’re watching. The language chosen becomes
Balance: adjust the amount of audio sent to the left           your preferred language for all digital channels until
and right speakers.                                            you turn the TV off. If the language chosen is not
Surround: option On/Off. When turned on, this                  being broadcasted with a program, the TV plays the
option enables a mode which simulates a surround               default language for the program (usually English in
sound effect.                                                  the US).
Speaker: option On/Off. When you select the Off                Note: The Current Audio Language option is only
option, the sound speaker on the TV will be turned             available for digital channels.
off.
SPDIF Type: this option controls the type of audio
                                                               Setup Menu
stream sent to the Digital Audio Output jack.                  The Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV
Available options are Dolby Digital, PCM, or Off.              with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote
Auto Volume Control: option On/Off. This option                to open the Main Menu. Press ▲/▼ to select Setup;
reduces the annoying blasts in volume that often               then press OK/► to display the following options:
occur during commercial breaks, and also amplifies             (Refer to Figure 3.)
softer sounds in program material, eliminating the             Signal Type: choose the type of signal (Cable/Sat
need for constant volume adjustment.                           or Antenna) you have connected to the ANT/
Analog TV Sound: this option controls the manner               CABLE/SAT IN.
in which the sound comes through your speakers.                Channel Scan
Options available vary according to the input
                                                               When you perform a Channel Scan, your TV
selected.
                                                               searches for channels with signals and stores the
Note: The Analog TV Sound option is only available
                                                               channel information in the Channel List. Then, as
for analog channels.
                                                               you watch TV and press CH+ or CH-, your TV goes
 Mono (available for regular TV viewing only):                 to the next or previous channel in the Channel List
 this option plays the sound in mono only. Use                 and skips the channels that do not have signals.
 this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak              If the TV signal source changes – for example, if you
 stereo signals.                                               change from an outdoor antenna to cable TV – you
 Stereo : this option splits the incoming stereo               will need to rescan for channels.
 audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV            To automatically scan for channels:
 programs and recorded materials have stereo                   1. After choosing a signal type, press ▲/▼ to
 audio. The word “Stereo” appears in the Channel                  highlight Channel Scan.
 Banner when you tune to a program that is                     2. Press OK/► to start the scan. You can see the
 broadcast in stereo.                                             search progress and how many channels are
 Second Audio Program (SAP): this option plays                    found in the on-screen menu. (Note: If you wish
 the program’s audio in a second language, if                     to stop the search, press the CLEAR button.)
 available. The letters “SAP” appear in the Channel            3. After the scan is complete, press the MENU
 anner when you tune to a program that is broadcast              button to return to the previous menu, or press the
 with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in                 CLEAR button to close the menu.
 mono only. SAP is also used to broadcast a
 program’s audio with descriptions of the video for
 the visually impaired.                                        Channel Skip
Default Audio Language: choose the language you                You can hide channels in the Channel List. Then,
prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred        when you press the CH+ or CH- button, the TV will
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hidden channels by pressing the number of the                 2. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the input source you wish
channel on the numeric keypad.                                   to label.
To hide specific channels:                                    3. Press ◄/► to select the label for this source.
1. Select Setup > Channel Skip, press OK/► to                 4. Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
   open the Channel Skip screen.                                 press CLEAR to close the menu.
2. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the channel you wish to             Closed Caption
   skip; then press OK to check the highlighted               Many programs are encoded with closed captioning
   channel. You can add the channel back into the             information, which allows you to display the audio
   Channel List by highlighting it and un-checking it.        portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
3. Repeat the process to hide additional channels.
4. Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or              Note: Closed caption settings are not available
   press CLEAR to close the menu.                             for HDMI, CMPT or PC inputs. These settings
                                                              must be set in the connected component’s menu.
Channel Edit                                                  Closed captioning is not available on all channels
The Channel Edit function allows you to add or                at all times. Only specific programs are encoded
change a channel label, only for analog channels.             with closed captioning information. When a digital
You cannot change the name on digital channels.               program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the
To edit an analog channel name:                               channel banner.
1. Select Setup > Channel Edit, press OK/► to                 The Closed Caption options are: (Refer to Figure 4.)
   open to enter the next screen.                             CC Setting: this option allows you to choose the
2. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the channel you wish to             way closed captioning information appears on the
   label or edit.                                             screen.
3. Press OK to enter the Channel Edit screen.                   Off- No captioning information displayed.
4. The Channel Name will be highlighted, press OK               On Always- Chooses this option if you want
   to start editting.                                           captioning information to be shown whenever
5. Use ◄/► to select the input field, then use ▲/▼              available.
   to enter the name for the channel.                           On When Mute- This option allows the
6. Press OK to confirm and save the new label.                  closed captioning to display (when available)
7. Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or                whenever the TV’s sound is muted. The
   press CLEAR to close the menu.                               captioning information is not displayed when the
Input Skip                                                      sound is not muted.
You can hide video inputs in the Channel List. This           Analog CC Type : this option lets you select
option allows you to remove the inputs from the               the captioning mode used for displaying caption
Channel List so you do not encounter them when                information, when available. If you are unsure of the
channeling up or down. Once you have hidden                   differences among the modes, you may prefer to
inputs, the TV will skip these inputs when you press          leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which
the CH+ or CH- button.                                        displays complete text of the program in the primary
                                                              language in your area.
To hide video inputs:
1. Select Setup > Input Skip, press OK/► to                   Digital CC Type: if available, this allows you to
   display the Input Skip screen.                             select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital
2. Press ▲/▼ to highlight the video input you want            channels.
   to hide.                                                   Digital CC Preset: if available, this allows you to
3. Press OK to check the highlighted input. You can           select between Off and On options. On mode allows
   add an input by highlighting it and un-checking it.        you to set the options below.
4. Repeat the process to hide additional video
                                                              Digital CC Style: this option lets you customize the
   inputs.
                                                              following display options, if available:
5. Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or
   press CLEAR to close the menu.                               Caption Style - Select either As Broadcaster or
                                                                Custom options. If you choose Custom options,
Input Labels                                                    the setting changes according to the options you
You can add a label to a video input source to make             choose.
it easier to identify.                                          Digital CC Size - Set the size of the digital closed
1. Select Setup > Input Labels, press OK/► to                   caption text.
   display the Input Labels screen.


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  Digital CC Font - Select a character design for              Reset All
  the digital closed caption text. A font is a complete        This option resets all settings (except parental
  assortment of letters, numbers, punctuation                  control settings) to the factory defaults. When you
  marks, etc. in a given design. You can choose                select this option, a confirmation box opens
  from a variety of fonts.
  Digital CC Background Color - lets you set the               1. Press ◄/► to select OK or Cancel.
  color of the area behind the digital closed caption          2. Press OK to confirm.
  text.
  Digital CC Background Opacity - Set the                      Parental Control Menu
  appearance of the area behind the digital closed
  caption text.                                                The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip
  Digital CC Color - Sets the color of the digital             menus involve software inside your TV, referred to
  closed caption text.                                         as V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs
                                                               and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-
  Digital CC Opacity - Sets the appearance of the
                                                               based ratings, such as TV-MA . If available, TV
  digital closed caption text.                                 programs can also be blocked by content, such as
Time Setup                                                     adult language (L) . Movies can only be blocked
                                                               by age-based ratings. Once you block programs,
Time Zone                                                      you can unblock them by entering a password. By
You can set the correct Time Zone for your area.               default, the software inside your TV is turned off or
To choose a time zone:                                         unlocked.
1. Select Setup > Time Setup > Time Zone, (Refer               V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-
   to Figure 5.) press OK/► to proceed to the next             MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence
   screen.                                                     (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked
2. Press ◄/► to select the time zone for your area.            the rating and/or content themes that the program
3. Press MENU button to return to the previous                 contains, you receive a message that the channel
   menu, or press CLEAR to close the menu.                     is currently blocked. Change the channel or to
                                                               enter your password and temporarily deactivate the
Time                                                           parental controls.
To set the time:                                               Broadcasters are not required to provide content
1. Select Setup > Time Setup > Time, press OK/►                themes, so programs received with no content
   to proceed to the next screen.                              themes are blocked only if you block their age-
2. Options on this screen include:                             based rating. You can also block programs that have
   Auto Synchronization - Press ◄/► to choose                  been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are
   On to acquire the time automatically from digital           considered unrated.
   channels.
                                                               Change V-Chip Password
   Daylight Saving - Select Auto to set the daylight
   saving time for your area automatically.                    The first time you enter the Parental Control menu, you
   Date - When Date is highlighted, use ◄/► to set             must set a password in order to adjust other parental
   the date, press OK to confirm. (Note: using the             control settings. To enter a V-Chip Password, follow
   same way to set the time below)                             these steps:
   Time - Lets you set the time manually.                      1. Selelct Parental Control > Change Password,
   Power On Timer - Select Once/Daily/Off.                        (Refer to Figure 6.) press OK/► to enter the
   Power On Time - Allows you to set the time you                 Change Password screen.
   want the TV to turn itself on.                              2. Use the number buttons to enter the four-digit
   Power Off Timer - Select Select Once/Daily/Off.                number for your password.
   Power Off Time - Allows you to set the time you             3. Re-enter the same code to confirm the password.
   want the TV to turn itself off.                               Note: The password must be entered before
Sleep Timer: Press ◄/► to set the TV to turn off                 the TV will continue with Parental settings next
after a given amount of time.                                    time. The super password is 2458, If you forget
                                                                 your password, enter it to override any existing
                                                                 password.
System Information
                                                               Channel Block
This option allows you to see the system information
including Panel ID, SW Version, Service Model No..             To block a specific channel, follow these steps:


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                                                                                Menu Operation
1. Select Parental Control > Channel Block, press           2. Press ▲/▼/◄/► to navigate through the TV
   OK/► to enter the next screen with channnel list            rating options. Press OK to block (locked) or allow
   on.                                                         (unlocked).
2. Press ▲/▼ to select the channel you wish to              US V-Chip Movie Ratings
   block.
                                                            You can automatically block all program ratings
3. Press OK to place a checkmark in the box to
                                                            above a specified age-based rating level.
   block that channel. When you tune to that
   channel, you will need to enter a password to            1. Select Parental Control > V-Chip > US V-Chip >
   view the channel programming.                               US Movie Ratings, press OK/► to enter the US
                                                               Movie Ratings screen.
Button Block                                                   In the US Movie Ratings panel you can customize
This option allows you to block (disable) or unblock           the program blocking of the following Movie
(enable) the TV panel buttons. The remote control              ratings:
still tunes to any channel. If you are using this to           G         General audience
keep children from changing channels, be sure to               PG        Parental guidance suggested
remove access to any remote that is capable of                PG-13      Unsuitable for children under 13
operating the TV while you have the TV panel button           R          Restricted, under 17 requires companying
blocked. To block the TV panel buttons, select                           parent or adult guardian
Parental Control > Button Block, and press ◄/►                NC-17      No one under 17 admitted
to choose the On option. To enable these buttons              X          Mature audience only
again, return to this menu and choose the Off
                                                            Canada English or French V-Chip Ratings
option.
                                                            If you receive Canadian programs, you can block
V-Chip                                                      Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only.
Press OK/► to display its submenus: (Refer to               When you block a particular rating, you automatically
Figure 7.)                                                  block the higher-rated programs as well. To block
                                                            Canadian English and French program ratings,
V-Chip Rating Enable                                        follow these steps:
Select Parental Control > V-Chip > Rating Enable,
then press ◄/► to turn this option on or off.               1. Select Parental Control > V-Chip > Canada
You must remember to set Rating Enable to On                   V-Chip, press OK/► to enter the next screen.
mode to have the following V-Chip rating limits to          2. Press ▲/▼ to select Canadian English Ratings
take effect.                                                   or Canadian French Ratings. Press OK/► to
                                                              proceed.
US V-Chip TV Ratings                                           Canadian Enlish Ratings:
You can automatically block all program ratings                C         Children
above a specified age-based rating level.                      C8+       Children 8 and older
1. Select Parental Control > V-Chip > US V-Chip                G          General audience
   > US TV Ratings, press OK/► to enter the US                 PG         Parental guidance
   TV Ratings screen.                                          14+        Viewer 14 and over
   In the US TV Ratings panel you can customize                18+        Adult
   the program blocking of the following TV ratings:           Canadian French Ratings:
   TV–Y        All children                                    G          General audience
   TV–Y7       Children 7 years and older                      8 ans+     Viewer 8 and older
   TV–G        General audience                                13 ans+ Viewer 13 and older
   TV–PG       Parental guidance suggested                     16 ans+ Viewer 16 and older
   TV–14       Parents strongly cautioned                      18 ans+ Adult
   TV–MA Mature audience only                               3. Press ▲/▼ to select the desired rating. Press
   You can also customize the TV ratings for the               OK to toggle between View and Block.
   following content:
                                                            Open V-Chip: Allows you to select the downloadable
   A      Sexual dialog
                                                            rating level. In the event that a new rating system is
   D      Sexual explicit dialog
                                                            provided by the broadcaster, the new rating options
   L      Adult language
                                                            would appear within this menu.
   S      Sexual situations
   V      Violence                                          Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs
   FV Fantasy violence                                      The Unrated/Exempt Ratings option lets you decide


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                                                                                    Menu Operation
if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated             The USB feature on your TV allows you to play audio
or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs                  files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format
may include news, sports, political, religious, local         supported: JPEG). To utilize this feature, follow these
and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public             steps:
announcements, and programs without ratings. The              1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu
Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian                    appears).
unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.               2. Use ▲/▼ to select USB.
1. Select Parental Control > V-Chip > UnRated/                3. Press OK/► to proceed to the USB Screen.
    Exempt Ratings.                                              Or, you can press the MEDIA button on the remote
2. Press ◄/► to toggle between View and Block.                   control to display the USB screen directly; you can
    View All unrated programs are available.                     also press the INPUT button to display the input list
    Block All unrated programs are not available.                and select USB.
Reset Downloadable Data                                          (Note: if no USB device is inserted, “No Media”
1. Select Parental Control > V-Chip > Reset                      displays on the screen, only suppport FAT format
   Downloadable Data, press OK/► to reset the                    and unpartitioned USB device)
   downloadable V-Chip data.                                     Media Brower: select Media Brower, press OK
2. A confirmation box opens. Press ◄/► to select.                to enter, then press ▲/▼ to select a file or file
3. Press OK to reset the downloadable rating data, if            folder, press OK and use the following menus:
   present.                                                        Open - Select to display the folder/file list in the
Input Block                                                        USB device. 				
                                                                   Thumbnail - Select to display the thumbnail of
1. Select Parental Control > Input Block, press                    the folders/files, only available for photo folders/
   OK/► to display the Input source list screen.                   files.
2. Press ▲/▼ to place a checkmark in the box to                    Slideshow - Select to to start photo slideshow.
   block the input. When you tune to that input, you               The menu line is grayed-out if there is no photo file
   will need to enter a password to view the channel.              in the root of the current USB device.
3. Press OK to confirm your selection. A locked/                   Play Music - Select to playback the music. The
   unlocked icon appears next to the selected input.               menu line is grayed-out if there is no music file in
                                                                   the root of the current U disk.
Language Menu                                                      Return - Select to return to the previous menu.
To select the preferred language for all menus, follow          Media Settings: select Media Settings, press
the steps below. You can choose between English,                OK to enter, then use the following menus:
Espanol, or Francais.                                            Photo Settings - Select to display Photo
1. Select Language, press OK/► to display the                    Settings submenu.
   Language Screen. (Refer to Figure 8.)                           Slideshow Interval - Select the Slideshow
2. Press ▲/▼ to select the preferred language for the              Interval: 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20
   menu.                                                           Seconds.
3. Press ◄/► to select On or Off.                                  Slideshow Effect - Select the Slideshow
4. Press the MENU or CLEAR button to exit the menu.                Effect.
                                                                   Slideshow Repeat - Select the options: Off/On.
USB Menu                                                           Thumbnail Size- Select to display the
                                                                   thumbnail size: 5X3 and 3X2.
You can connect a device with USB to your TV or
use a USB flash drive, only suppport FAT format and               Music Settings: select to display Music Settings
unpartitioned USB device. This connection allows                  submenu.
you to insert a USB flash drive directly or connect a               Music Play Mode - Select the options: Once,
compatible mass storage device with USB, such as                    Play All, Random.
a digital camera, a multi-format card reader, or an                 Music Play Repeat - Select the options: Off/On.
MP3 player. If you have a USB drive, plug it into the               Music Auto Play - Select the options: Off/On.
drive directly. If you have a device with a USB port,         4. Press MENU to go back to the previous menu, or press
connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port                 CLEAR to exit.
and the other end to the USB jack on the side of the
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Chapter 3                                                                   Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video?
Connect an off-air antenna to the ANT/CABLE/SAT IN to view free local digital channels. You may need to
purchase an antenna.
Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital
channels available to you. By entering your location, this mapping program tells you which local analog and
digital stations are available using a certain antenna.

Are there other ways to view High Definition (HD) video?
Besides using an off-air antenna as mentioned above, you can also use a set-top box to receive
digital video. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to purchase digital programming
and have them connect the box to ensure you are viewing channels the best way.

How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?
Press the INFO button to display the Channel Banner. Look at the bottom right corner of the screen. The dot (•)
is displayed for a digital channel. If there is no dot, it is an analog channel.

Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?
Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which fills your screen, but is sometimes sent in 4/3 which does not
fill your screen. It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video. If there
are bars on the screen, press the ZOOM -/+ button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. Some
bars can’t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster. The format changes as you
press the ZOOM -/+ button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them, there’s nothing
there?
Some channels enabled by the cable company don’t carry programming, such as video ondemand. When
channels are unavailable, your TV screen is blank or appears like snow. You probably want to remove these
channels from your Channel List. Remove these in the Channel Skip Menu.

Why does the first channel search take a long time?
If you have both analog and digital channels, the TV is looking for all available channels in the Channel List. If
you do have digital channels, the TV is also searching for scrambled channels, non-scrambled channels, and
each sub-channel of that digital channel.




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                                                                          Other Information

Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

TV Problems
The TV won’t turn on.
•   Make sure the TV is plugged in.
•   Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in another device.
•   The TV panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the TV panel controls.
•   Select the Button Block feature on the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on.
• You may be tuned to an input with no component connected to it. If you’re trying to view a connected
  component, press INPUT until the picture from that component appears.
• The Signal Type option may be set incorrectly.
• The channel may be blank. Try changing channels.
• If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE/SAT IN jack, tune
  the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also
  make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

The sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality.
• If you’re getting a black and white picture from a component you’ve connected to your TV, you might have
  your video cables connected to the wrong jacks. A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO
  INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV; three video cables or bundled component video cables (red,
  blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV.
• Check the antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

There is no sound, but the picture is fine.
• The sound might be muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
• If using DVI or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the device’s left and right audio output jacks to the
  TV’s L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks.
• The sound settings may not be set correctly.
• If your audio source has only one jack or is a (mono) audio source, make sure you have plugged the
  connection into the L AUDIO INPUT jack on the TV.

The screen is blank.
• Check your connections. If you used yellow, red, and white cables to connect, make sure they’re
  connected to the red, white, and yellow AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV.
• If you’re trying to watch something that’s playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD), press
  INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.
• Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.
• Try another channel.

The buttons on the TV panel don’t work.
• The TV panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the TV panel controls
  by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press ◄/► to uncheck the box.
• Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

The TV turns off unexpectedly.
• The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds,
  and then turn the TV on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally
  high or low.
• Unplug. Wait 10 minutes. Plug in again.


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You can’t select a certain channel.
• The channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control Menu.
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/
  VCR button on your VCR).
• Press the TV button and then try to change channels.

The stereo reception is noisy.
• It may be a weak station. Use the Sound Menu and Analog TV Sound to choose mono.

A black box appears on the screen.
• Closed captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu.

You are having problems with the HDMI Connection.
• Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still
  occur, turn off your component and reconnect it. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and
  plugging it back in.
• If you are tuned to the HDMI 1, or other HDMI INPUT and you’re receiving Unusable Signal message
  screen, press the INFO button on the remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in the Channel Banner, the
  HDMI or DVI device isn’t responding. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further
  assistance.
• If you tune to the HDMI 1, or other HDMI INPUT and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the
  video takes a long time to appear, your HDMI or DVI component is having trouble sending video
  information to the TV. Reconnect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging
  it back in. If problems persist, try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks if they are available or contact the
  manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI component for further assistance.
• If you have black bars on each side of your picture, the component you connected might have a switch or
  a menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this. Choose either 720p or 1080i.

The remote control doesn’t work.
• Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure
  there is a clear path.
• The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV.
• The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.

The Universal Remote control doesn’t work.
This TV utilizes new remote control signals and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g.
satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, and generic universal remotes, etc.). Over time, newer universal
remotes will become available that should pick up the new TV codes.

You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls.
If the rating limits don’t work, you must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote),
select Parental Control > V-Chip > Rating Enable, Rating Enable is highlighted. Press ◄/► to select On to
have the rating limits take effect.

What else can I do?
If you’ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your
TV. Note that after a reboot, you may need to run your TV through the setup process again. To do a reboot,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or power strip. Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then
plug in the TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.tclusa.
com for updated FAQs or contact TCL Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty
under “How To Get Service.”




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                                                                            Other Information

Care and Cleaning
Caution: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots
in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder.
These types of cleaners will damage the TV. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as
well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm
water. While cleaning, do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and
inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of
fire, shock hazard or damage to the TV.

Television Specifications
Broadcasting system US System NTSC-M
                    ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM
Receiving Channels  VHF2-13
                    UHF14-69
                    CATV    14-36 (A)-(W)
		                          37-59 (AA)-(WW)
		                          60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)
		                          86-94 (86)-(94)95-99 (A-5)-(A-1)
		                          100-135 (100)-(135)
		                          01 (4A)
Tuner type 		               Frequency synthesized
Screen refresh rate 60Hz




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TTE Technology, Inc. (“TTE”) Limited Warranty
All LCD/LED Models
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ALL
ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR
INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES).
What your warranty covers: Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner of this
TCL product when purchased from an Authorized Dealer of TCL brand products and packaged with
this warranty statement.

New LCD/LED Televisions
  For how long after your purchase:
  • Two (2) years from date of purchase for parts.
  • Two (2) years from date of purchase for labor.

  What we will do:
  • At TTE’s discretion, pay an Authorized TCL Service Center for both labor charges and parts to 		
    repair your television, or replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured 		
    unit. See “How to get service”.

  How to get service:
  • Call 1-877-300-8837. Please have your unit’s date of purchase, place of purchase and model/		
    serial number ready. The model/serial number information can be found on the back of your unit.
  • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. If it is determined that your unit 		
    requires service, the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE 		
    Limited Warranty statement.
  • At the sole discretion of TTE, television screen sizes 32” and smaller will either be repaired at an 		
    Authorized TCL Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished/remanufactured 		
    unit. At the sole discretion of TTE, television screen sizes 33” through 55” will either be repaired 		
    at an Authorized TCL Service Center or repaired in-home.
    If repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center, TTE is not responsible for transportation costs 		
    to the Authorized TCL Service Center. However, TTE will pay for return shipping. TTE will 		
    provide instructions for packaging and shipping the unit. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of 		
    sale or receipted invoice from an Authorized Dealer which is evidence that the product is within 		
    the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

What your warranty does not cover:
  • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your 		
    unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your Authorized Dealer.)
  • Installation and related adjustments.
  • Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods.
  • Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
  • Damage from misuse or neglect.
  • Batteries.
  • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional 		
    or other commercial purposes (including but not limited to rental purposes).
  • A unit purchased or serviced outside the USA.
  • A unit sold as is or with all faults
  • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
  • Special, incidental or consequential damages.



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Product Registration:
Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS 			
  PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, 		
  INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY 		
  INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE 		
  REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 		
  SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 			
  THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR 		
  IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
  WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 			
  EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY 		
  OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS 		
  LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.


How State Law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 		
  limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may 		
  not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state
  to state.

If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the
United States: This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this
warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.




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                              This product incorporates HDMI technology.
                              HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
                              registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.


           ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection
           Agency (EPA).
         ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient
products and practices.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.




FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Please do not send any products to the California address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add
delays in service for your product.




TTE Technology, Inc.
TCL and associated marks are trademarks of TCL S.A.used under license
to TTE Corporation.
Part No.: 72-E30C8L-XNA1A



Document Created: 2012-06-18 15:33:44
Document Modified: 2012-06-18 15:33:44

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