WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
CAcEOI_R_IKiOi_:TL)E!CSHoCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYIN(
THE APPLIANCE.
Tbe important note is located on tbc rear of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
L Read instructions-All the salety and opelagng insu'uc-
tions should be l_ad he.re the applia_ce is operated.
2. Retain flls{rueqons-Tfle salty and operating instruc-
tions sflould be l_tained for fatul_ reference.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnfltgs on tbe appliance and in
the operating instructions sflould be adhel_d to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating attd use instructions
sflould be _llowed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug TV fr_n _be wall outlet be_l_ clean-
ing. Do not _se liquid cleanea's or aerosol cleatters. Use
a damp cloth _r cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meam _r unintevz_pt-
ed service and, that lot sonae specific l_ason, such as
the possibildy of tbe loss of an authorization code lbe a
CATV converter, is not inlendeq _ be unplugged by
the u_r _r cleaning or any other purpose, may
exclude tbe relel_nce _o unplugging the appflance in
the cteatdng description otherwise required fll item 5.
6. Attacflments-Do not use a_tacfllllen_s no_ recommended
by the TV manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Mois{ure_Do not use this TV tlear water, lbe
exampIe, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
tautldry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimmitrg
pool, a_d the like.
8. Accessories-Do not place {fits TV on all uns_abIe cart,
s_and, tripod, bracket, o1" _able. The TV may fail, caus-
gig serious injury _ someone, and serious damage to
the appflance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or {able recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the T_L
Any mounting _' tbe appliance should bglow the man-
u facturer's instructions attd sfloutd
use a nlouttting accessory recotl/- PORTAaLEC_'RTAWA_FI_
mended by the manu fac{u_r. An J
appliance and cart conlbination
sflould be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, attd uneveit
surfaces may cause tbe appliance
attd cart eombflta_ion to over{urn.
AMEUBLES- Cet appareil ne dod _tre plac6 que sur un
meuble (avec ou sans roulettes) recommand_ par Ie
fabricant. Si vous l'inslalIez sur
un meuble _1roll fet_es, d_placez _¥r'_L_rES_VEaT_S_aEmaX_
les deux ensembles avec precau-
tion. Un arr_{ brusque, l'uglisation
d'une l_rce excessive e{ des sur-
faces irrggubhres risquent de
dgstabdiser l'ensemble et de le
renverser.
9. Vemdagon-SIots and openings fit the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided fer veiltdagon and to
ensure reliable operagon of _fle TV and to protect d
fron_ overheating, these openings must no_ be blocked
o1"covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placfltg the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or Other sindlar sur-
face. This TV sflould never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This TV should not be placed
in a bill fl-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless propel" veitt dagon is provided or the manu fac-
turer's instructions have beeil adhered to .
Ig.Power Sources-This TV should be opera_eq only from
tile type of power source indicated oil the marking
label B" you are not sure of the type of power suppIy to
your florae, consult yollr ap p]iattce dealer or local
power cotllpany. Pot TVs intended to operate from bat-
tery power, or other sources, refer to _fle operating
instructions.
l I. Grouoding or Polarization-This TV is equipped with a
poladzed abernaling-curren_ line plugta plug having
one blade wider {hun Ibe other). This phrg will fg into
tile power oudet only one way. Tflis is a safety l_ature.
[fyou are trouble to fltser t _he pIug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the phrg. If the plug should still fad {o fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outleL
Do not defeat _fle safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be
muted so thai they are not likety to be walked on or
p fllcfled by items pIaced upon or against {bern, paying
par ticular attention _ colds a_ plugs, convenience
receptacle B and tile po flit where tfley exit b_m the
appflattce.
13. Ouldoor Antenna gmunding-lf an outside antenna or
cable systeln is connected to _fle TV, be sure tile anlen-
na or caDle system is grounded so as to provide sotne
protection against vogage s_rges attd bulb-up static
charges. ArpoIe 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NPPA No. 7g, provides inlbemapon with respect
proper grounding of the mast and support fllg struc-
ture, grounding of tfle lead- fit wire {o an antenna dis-
charge unit, site of grounding conductors, location of
anlenna-discharge und, connection {o grounding elec-
_des, and requirements lbe _fie gmuttding electrode.
(Fig. A)
14. Lighming-For added proteodon for this TV receiver
during a lightning storm, or when g is Ieft unattended
and unused for long periods of fane, unplug it b'ona the
wail outlet and disconnect _fle aatentta or cable system.
This witl prevent damage to the TV due It> ligflming
and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines-An outside antelma system should not be
located ill tile vicfldty of over flead power lilies or other
electric light of power odcuits, or where it can fall into
such power lilies or circuits. W flelt insiaHglg all outside
antenna systetlL ex{rellle care should be taken to keep
frolll toueqing such power lines or circugs as contact
wdh tbem might be fatal.
16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of ire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any
kind into this TV through openings as they may toucil
dangerous voltage points or sflort out parts Iflat could
result in a lfl'e or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the TM
18. Servicing-Do not attempt io service this TV yourself as
opening Or removing covers may expose you _ dan-
gerous voI_ge or o_fler flazards. Refer nil servicing to
qualified service persomtek
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV fl'om the
wall oudeI atld refer servicing m quaIitied service per-
sonnel under the following condgions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the TM
c. If the TV has been exposed to rain or watel:
d. If the TV does not operate normally by following the
operagng instructions. Adjust only those controls [hat
are covered by tile operating instruodons, as improper
adjustmen[ of other comrols may lesuR in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qua flfied techni-
cian to restore [he TV to gs norntal operation.
e. If the TV has been dropped or damageq in a_y way.
f. Wben the "IV exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance4flis indicates a need lot service.
?0. Replacement Parts-When replaeenaen[ ports are
required, be sure the service technician uses replace-
ment parts specifieq by [he mattu facturer tfla[ have [he
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substgodons may result in fire, electric shock, fllj ury m
persotts or other hazards.
21. Sal)ty Cbeck-Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this TV, ask gle service {ecflttician to perRirm
rougne salety checks to determine that the TV is ill
proper operafalg condition.
22. Heat-This TV product should be sguated away from
flea[ sources sucil as radiators, flea[ regis[el's, Moves, or
o{fler products (incloding anpfl_]ers/that produce heat.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
- FRONT PANEL -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- REAR PANEL -
1 2 3 16
- REMOTE CONTROL -
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1. VIDEO (IN) jack- Connect to the video
output jack of a video camera, VCR, or
video game.
Note: The AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the
front panel are given priority over those on
the rear panel. Please remove the connec-
tions from the front to access the rear A/V
input.
2. AUDIO L (IN) jack- Connect to the left
channel audio output jack of a video cam-
era, VCR, or video game.
NOTE: The rear-penel AUDIO L (IN) jack
is for mono input. The sound is heard from
both speakers. Use this jack for monaural
audio equipment to be hooked up.
3. AUDIO R (IN) jack- Connect to the right
cbannel audio output jack of a video cam-
era or VCR.
4. HEADPHONE jack- To connect headphone
(not supplied) for personal listening.
5. MENU button- Press to display the menu
on the TV screen.
6. VOLUME (VOL) A/W buttons- Press to
control the volume level.
Press to determine the setting mode from the
menu on the TV screen. (only the VOL •
button)
Press to select or adjust from a particular
menu. (for example: Language Selection.
Channel Presetting, Closed Caption Selection,
Picture Acliustment, V-CHIP Set Up)
7. CHANNEL (CH) A/• buttons- Press to
select memorized cbannel.
Note:You MUST PRESET channels
BEFORE using CHANNEL •/• buttons.
(See CHANNEL PRESETTING)
Press to select the setting mode from the
menu on the TV screen.
Press to select item you want to adiust in
the picture control mode.
8. POWER (PWR) button- Press to turn the
TV ON and OFE
9. Infrared Sensor Window- Receives the
infrared control signals from the remote
control unit.
10.MUTE button- Press the MUTE button to
turn off the sound portion of the TV pro-
gram. (Volume level display turns LIGHT
RED from LIGHT BLUE.) Press the
MUTE button again or press the VOL(ume)
• or • button to restore sound.
11.CHANNEL RETURN button- Press this
button to go back to the previously viewed
channel. For example, pressing the CHAN-
NEL RETURN button once will change
channel display from CH 3 (present chan-
nel) to CH 10 (previously viewed channel),
and pressing it a second time will return
from CH 10 to CH 3.
12.DISPLAY button- Press to display the
channel number on the screen, if you press
it again, the chmmel number will disappear.
13.SLEEP button- Press the SLEEP button to
display the sleep timer and start the func-
tion. The shut off time can be determined
by the number of times you press the but-
ton. (0, I0, 20, 30,-90, 0 minutes)
14.GAME hutton- Press to set the Game
mode and to select the front A/V input at
the same time. Press the GAME button
again to exit this mode.
15.CHANNEL NUMBER buttons- Press two
digits to directly access the desired channel.
Remember to press a "0" before a single
digit channel.
+100 button- Press to select cable channels
higher than 99.
16.ANT(enna). IN jack- Connect to an amen-
na, cable system, or satellite system.
17.AC cord- Connect to a standard AC outlet
(I 20V/60Hz).
Note: Unwrap the AC cord completely
from the backcover before plugging the
cord into an AC outlet.
1) Slide the battery compartment cover back
on the remote unit.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into battery
compartment in the direction as indicated
by the polarity (+ / -) markings. Batteries
installed with incorrect polarity may dam-
age the remote unit.
3) Replace the cover.
When using an external input signal (VCR,
camcorder or video game), connect the play-
er's audio/video output cables to the AUDIO
IN/VIDEO IN jacks of your TV. Then press
the GAME button. For details, see "USING
THE GAME BUTI'ON" in PICTURE
ADJUSTMENT section.