LG M2450D User guide

www.lg.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

LED LCD TV

M2250D

M2450D

Please read this manual carefully before operating the your TV

and retain it for future reference.

LED LCD TV MODELS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 LICENSES

5 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

5 Unpacking

6 Parts and buttons

7 Lifting and moving the TV

8 Setting up the TV

8 - Attaching the Stand Base

8 - Mounting on a table

9 - Tidying cables

10 - Detaching the Stand Base and Body

10 - Mounting on a wall

12 REMOTE CONTROL

14 WATCHING TV

14 Connecting an antenna or cable

14 - Connecting an antenna or basic cable

14 - Connecting with a cable box

15 Accessing the TV for the first time

16 Watching TV

16 Managing programmes

16 - Automatically setting up programmes

17 - Manually setting up programmes (In

digital mode)

17 - Manually setting up programmes (In

analogue mode)

19 - Editing your programme list

19 - In DTV/RADIO mode

20 - In TV mode

21 - Selecting the programme list

22 EPG (ELECTRONIC

PROGRAMME GUIDE) (IN

DIGITAL MODE)

22 Using Electronic Programme Guide

22 - Switch on/off EPG

22 - Select a programme

23 - Button Function in NOW/NEXT Guide

Mode

23 - Button Function in 8 Day Guide Mode

23 - Button Function in Date Change Mode

23 - Button Function in Extended

Description Box

24 USING ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

24 Adjusting aspect ratio

26 Using the input list

26 - Selecting an input source

26 - Adding an Input label

27 Changing AV modes

27 Locking the buttons on the TV (Child

Lock)

28 Using the Quick menu

28 SIMPLINK Connection

29 - Activating and Using the SIMPLINK

menus

30 Using the customer support

30 - Testing Software Update

31 - Testing the Picture / Sound

31 - Using Signal Test

31 - Using the product or service

information

32 CONNECTING TO A PC

32 HDMI connection

33 DVI to HDMI connection

33 RGB connection

34 Adjusting the screen

34 - Selecting an image mode

34 - Customizing image options

35 - Customizing PC display options

35 Adjusting the sound

35 - Selecting an sound mode

36 - Customizing sound options

37 ENTERTAINMENT

37 Using integrated media features

37 - Connecting USB storage devices

39 - Browsing files

40 - Viewing Movies

43 - DivX® VOD Guide

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44 - Viewing Photos

46 - Listening to Music

48 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

48 Accessing main menus

49 Customizing settings

49 - SETUP settings

50 - PICTURE settings

54 - AUDIO settings

57 - TIME settings

58 - LOCK settings

59 - OPTION settings

61 MAKING CONNECTIONS

61 Connection overview

63 Connecting to a Camcorder, Camera,

HD receiver, DVD, VCR player or Gaming

device

63 - HDMI connection

63 - DVI to HDMI connection

63 - Component connection

64 Connecting to an audio system

64 - Digital optical audio connection

64 - Headphone connection

64 Connecting to a USB

65 TELETEXT

65 Switch On/Off

65 Simple Text

65 - Page selection

65 Top Text

65 - Block / Group / Page Selection

65 - Direct Page Selection

66 Fastext

66 - Page selection

66 Special Teletext Function

66 - Text Option

67 DIGITAL TELETEXT

67 Teletext within digital service

67 Teletext in digital service

68 MAINTENANCE

68 Cleaning Your TV

68 Screen and frame

68 Cabinet and stand

68 Power cord

69 Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on

your TV screen

70 TROUBLESHOOTING

70 General

71 PC mode

73 SPECIFICATIONS

77 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE

77 Open source software notice

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LICENSES

Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information of the licenses, visit www.lg.com.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby “and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a

subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that

plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to

convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be

registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.

To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device

setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete

your registration.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium

content.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi

Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668;

7,515,710; 7,519,274

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local

dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual

product and accessories.

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Do not use any pirated items to ensure the safety and product life span.

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Any damages or injuries by using pirated items are not covered by the warranty.

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The accessories supplied with your product may vary depending on the model.

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Product specifications or contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to

upgrade of product functions.

CAUTION

NOTE

Remote control and Batteries

Stand Base

Power Cord

Cable Tie

CD (Owner's Manual) /

Card

AC-DC Adapter

RGB Cable

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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You can set the Power indicator to on or off by selecting OPTION in the main menus.

NOTE

Parts and buttons

Touch button Description

INPUT Changes the input source.

HOME Accesses the Main menus, or saves your input and exits the menus.

OK Selects the highlighted menu option or confirms an input.

VOL Adjusts the volume level.

PR Scrolls through the saved programmes.

/ I

Turns the power on or off.

All of the buttons are touch sensitive and can be operated through simple touch with your finger.

1

2

Remote Control Sensor

Power Indicator

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Lighting On: Turned on

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Lighting Off: Turned off

Connection panel (See p.61)

Touch Buttons

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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When holding the TV, the screen should face

away from you to prevent the screen from

scratches.

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When transporting the TV, do not expose the

TV to jolts or excessive vibration.

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When transporting the TV, keep the TV

upright, never turn the TV on its side, or tilt

towards the left or right.

Lifting and moving the TV

When moving or lifting the TV, read the following

to prevent the TV from being scratched or

damaged and for save transportation regardless of

its type and size.

Avoid touching the screen at all times, as this

may result in damage to the screen or some

of the pixels used to create images.

CAUTION

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It is recommended to move the TV in the

box or packing material that the TV originally

came in.

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Before moving or lifting the TV, disconnect

the power cord and all cables.

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Hold the top and bottom of the TV frame

firmly. Make sure not to hold the transparent

part, speaker, or speaker grill area.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Mounting on a table

1

Lift and tilt the TV into its upright position on a

table.

Leave a 10 cm (minimum) space from the wall

for proper ventilation.

2

Connect the AC-DC Adapter and Power Cord

to a wall outlet.

10 cm

Disconnect the power cord first, and then move

or install the TV. Otherwise electric shock may

occur.

CAUTION

Setting up the TV

Attaching the Stand Base

1

Place the TV with the screen side down on a

flat and cushioned surface.

Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

2

Attach the Stand Base from the TV by turning

the screw to the right with a Coin.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

When you adjust the angle, do not hold the

buttom of the TV frame as shown on the

following illustration, as may injure your fingers.

WARNING

Tilt from +10 to -5 degrees up or down to

adjust the angle of the TV to suit your view.

NOTE

Front Rear

+10-5

Using the Kensington security system

The Kensington security system connector is

located at the back of the TV. For more information

of installation and using, refer to the manual

supplied with the Kensington security system or

visit

http://www.kensington.com

.

Connect the Kensington security system cable

between the TV and a table.

The Kensington security system is optional.

You can obtain additional accessories from

most electronics stores.

NOTE

Tidying cables

Gather and bind the cables with the supplied

cable tie.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

Mounting on a wall

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 10

cm on each side and from the wall. Detailed

installation instructions are available from your

dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall Mounting Bracket

Installation and Setup Guide.

If you intend to mount the TV to a wall, attach Wall

mounting interface (Optional parts) to the back of

the TV.

When you install the TV using the wall mounting

interface (Optional parts), attach it carefully so it

will not drop.

1

Please, Use the screw and wall mount interface

in accordance with VESA Standards.

2

If you use screw longer than standard, the TV

might be damaged internally.

3

If you use improper screw, the product might

be damaged and drop from mounted position.

In this case, LG Electronics is not responsible

for it.

4

VESA compatible only with respect to screw

mounting interface dimensions and mounting

screw specifications.

10 cm

Detaching the Stand Base and Body

1

Place the TV with the screen side down on a

flat and cushioned surface.

3

Remove 2 screws and pull out the Stand Body

from the TV.

Lay a foam mat or soft protective cloth

on the surface to protect the screen from

damage.

CAUTION

2

Turn the screw to the left, and then pull out the

Stand Base from the Stand Body.

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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING

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Disconnect the power cord first, and then

move or install the TV. Otherwise electric

shock may occur.

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If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted

wall, it may fall and result in severe injury.

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Use an authorized LG wall mount and

contact the local dealer or qualified

personnel.

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Do not over tighten the screws as this may

cause damage to the TV and void your

warranty.

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Use the screws and wall mounts that meet

the VESA standard. Any damages or injuries

by misuse or using an improper accessory

are not covered by the warranty.

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Use the screws that are listed on the VESA

standard screw specifications.

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The wall mount kit includes an installation

manual and necessary parts.

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The wall mount bracket is optional. You can

obtain additional accessories from your local

dealer.

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The length of screws may differ depending

on the wall mount. Be sure to use the proper

length.

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For more information, refer to the instructions

supplied with the wall mount.

CAUTION

NOTE

Model

M2250D M2450D

VESA (A x B) 75 x 75 200 x 100

Standard screw M4 M4

Number of screws 4 4

Wall mount bracket

(optional)

RW120 RW240

5

Please use VESA standard as below.

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784.8 mm (30.9 inch) and under

* Wall Mount Pad Thickness : 2.6 mm

* Screw : 4.0 mm x Pitch 0.7 mm x

Length 10 mm

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787.4 mm (31.0 inch) and above

* Please use VESA standard wall mount pad

and screws.

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VESA (A x B)

A

B

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REMOTE CONTROL

The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons of the remote control.

Please read this manual carefully and use the TV correctly.

To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching and ends to the

label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.

To remove the batteries, perform the installation actions in reverse.

Make sure to point the remote control to the remote control sensor on the TV.

CAUTION

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Do not mix old and new batteries, as this may

damage the remote control.

P

A

G

E

P

1 2 3

4 5

0

6

7 8 9

LIST

Q.VIEW

AV MODE INPUT

TV/

RAD

ENERGY

SAVING

MARK

FAV

RATIO

MUTE

OK

MENU

GUIDE

Q.MENU

BACK

INFO

Auto Conﬁg.

EXIT

(POWER)

Turns the TV on or off.

ENERGY SAVING (See p.50)

Adjusts the brightness of

the screen to reduce energy

consumption.

AV MODE (See p.27)

Selects an AV mode.

LIST (See p.21)

Displays the programme

table.

INPUT (See p.26)

Selects the input mode.

TV/RAD (See p.19)

Selects Radio, TV and DTV

programme.

Number buttons

Enters numbers.

Q.VIEW

Returns to the previously

viewed programme.

MARK

Select the input to apply the

Picture Wizard settings.

Check and un-check

programmes in the USB

menu.

FAV

Displays the selected

favourite programme.

(VOLUME)

Adjusts the volume level.

RATIO (See p.24)

Resizes an image.

Programme

Selects a programme.

PAGE

Moves to the previous or next

screen.

MUTE

Mutes all sounds.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Q.MENU (See p.28)

Accesses the quick menus.

P

A

G

E

P

1 2 3

4 5

0

6

7 8 9

LIST

Q.VIEW

TV / PC INPUT

TV/

RAD

ENERGY

SAVING

MARK

FAV

RATIO

MUTE

OK

Q.MENU

BACK

INFO

EXIT

GUIDE

Home

SIMPLINK

INFO

Views the information of the

currently program and the

screen.

EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays

and returns to TV viewing

from any menu.

Coloured buttons

These buttons are used for

teletext (on TELETEXT

models only) , Programme

edit.

SUBTITLE

Recalls your preferred subtitle

in digital mode.

SIMPLINK (See p.28)

Accesses the AV devices

connected to the TV; Opens

the SIMPLINK menu.

HOME (See p.48)

Accesses the main menus

or saves your input and exit

menus.

Navigation buttons

Scrolls through menus or

options.

OK

Selects menus or options and

confirms your input.

BACK

Allows the user to move return

one step in an interactive

application, EPG or other user

interaction function.

Teletext buttons (See p.65)

These buttons are used for

teletext. For further details,

see the ‘Teletext’ section.

Control buttons

Controls the MY MEDIA

menus or the SIMPLINK

compatible devices

(USB,SIMPLINK ).

GUIDE (See p.22)

Shows programme guide.

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WATCHING TV

Connecting an antenna or

cable

Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch

TV referring to the following. The illustrations may

differ from the actual accessories and an RF cable

is optional.

Connecting an antenna or basic

cable

Connect the TV to a wall antenna socket with an

RF cable (75 ohm).

Connecting with a cable box

Connect the TV to a cable box and the cable box

to a wall antenna socket with 2 RF cables (75

ohm).

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Use a signal splitter to use more than 2 TVs.

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If the image quality is poor, install a signal

amplifier properly to improve the image

quality.

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If the image quality is poor with an antenna

connected, aim the antenna to the proper

direction.

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Visit

http://AntennaWeb.org

for more

information about the antenna and cable

connection.

NOTE

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Make sure not to bend the copper wire of the

RF cable.

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Complete all connections instructions

between devices, and then connect the

power cord to the power outlet to prevent

damages to your TV.

CAUTION

Copper wire

Wall Antenna

Socket

Outdoor

Antenna

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WATCHING TV

Accessing the TV for the first

time

When you access the TV for the first time, the

initial setting screen appears. Select a language

and customize the basic settings.

1

Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

2

Press on the TV to turn the TV on.

The Power indicator lighting is turned on.

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You can also access Factory Reset by

accessing OPTION in the main menus.

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If you do not operate the TV within 40

seconds when the setting menu screen

appears, the setting menus will disappear.

NOTE

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To display images in the best quality for

your home environment, select Home

Use mode.

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Store Demo mode is suitable for the

retail environment.

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If you select Store Demo mode, the

previously customized settings will switch

to the default settings of Store Demo

mode in 5 minutes.

If you do not complete the initial setting, it

will appear whenever you access the TV.

3

The initial setting screen appears if you access

the TV for the first time.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions to customize

your TV according to your preferences.

Language

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Mode Setting

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Auto Tuning

Selects Home Use for

the home environment.

Selects a language for

the display.

Scans and saves

available programmes

automatically.

5

When the basic settings are complete, press

OK.

6

To turn the TV off, press on the TV.

The Power Indicator turns off.

Disconnect the power cord from the power

outlet when you do not use the TV for a long

period of time.

CAUTION

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WATCHING TV

Watching TV

1

Press on the Remote control or on the

TV to turn the TV on.

2

Press INPUT and select Antenna.

3

Control the TV using the following buttons and

menus while you are watching TV.

Button / Menu Description

P( ) or

PR (

)

Scrolls through the saved

programmes

Numbers Selects a programme by

entering numbers

(+ , -) or

VOL (

)

Adjusts the volume level

MUTE Mutes all sounds

PICTURE Selects one of the preset

image modes (See p.50)

AUDIO Selects one of the preset audio

modes. (See p.54)

RATIO Resizes an image (See p.24)

4

To turn the TV off, Press on the Remote

control or on the TV.

Managing programmes

Automatically setting up

programmes

Use this to automatically find and store all available

programmes.

When you start auto programming, all previously

stored service information will be deleted.

1

Press HOME to access the main menus.

2

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

SETUP and press OK.

3

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Auto Tuning and press OK.

4

Select Start to start automatic tuning.

The TV scans and saves available programmes

automatically.

5

When you are finished, press EXIT.

When you return to the previous menu, press

BACK.

NOTE

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If the TV scans a blocked programme, you

will be prompted to enter your password to

keep the programme scanned.

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You can store up to 1,000 programmes. The

number of programmes that you can store

differs depending on the broadcasting signal

environment.

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WATCHING TV

NOTE

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If the TV scans a blocked programme, you

will be prompted to enter your password to

keep the programme scanned.

Manually setting up programmes

(In digital mode)

Manual Tuning lets you manually add a programme

to your programme list.

Selecting Antenna

1

Press HOME to access the Main menus.

2

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

SETUP and press OK.

3

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Manual Tuning and press OK.

4

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to DTV

and press OK.

5

Scroll through the programme types, and then

add or delete programmes.

6

When you are finished, press EXIT.

When you return to the previous menu, press

BACK.

NOTE

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If the TV scans a blocked programme, you

will be prompted to enter your password to

keep the programme scanned.

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L : SECAM L/L’ (France)

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BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe / East

Europe / Asia / New Zealand / M.East /

Africa)

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I: PAL I (U.K. / Ireland / Hong Kong / South

Africa)

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DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe /

China / Africa / CIS)

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To store another channel, repeat steps 5 to

10.

Manually setting up programmes

(In analogue mode)

Manual Tuning lets you manually tune and arrange

the stations in whatever order you desire.

1

Press HOME to access the main menus.

2

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

SETUP and press OK.

3

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Manual Tuning and press OK.

4

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

TV or Cable TV and press OK.

5

Scroll through the programme types, and then

add or delete programmes.

6

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TV

System.

7

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to V/UHF

or Cable.

8

Press the Navigation buttons or Number

buttons to scroll to the desired channel

number.

9

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

commence searching.

10

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Store

and press OK.

11

When you are finished, press EXIT.

When you return to the previous menu, press

BACK.

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WATCHING TV

Assigning a station name

You can assign a station name with five characters

to each programme number.

1

Press HOME to access the main menus.

2

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

SETUP and press OK.

3

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Manual Tuning and press OK.

4

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TV or

Cable TV and press OK.

5

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Name

and press OK.

6

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll Select

the position and make your choice of the

second character, and so on. You can use an

the alphabet A to Z, the number 0 to 9, +/ -,

and blank and press OK

7

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Close

and press OK.

8

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Store

and press OK

9

When you are finished, press EXIT.

When you return to the previous menu, press

BACK.

Fine Tuning

Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception

is poor.

1

Press HOME to access the main menus.

2

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

SETUP and press OK.

3

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Manual Tuning and press OK.

4

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TV or

Cable TV.

5

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Fine.

6

Fine tune for the best picture and sound.

7

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Store

and press OK

8

When you are finished, press EXIT.

When you return to the previous menu, press

BACK.

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WATCHING TV

Editing your programme list

When a programme number is skipped, it means

that you will be unable to select it using P , ton

during TV viewing.

If you wish to select the skipped programme,

directly enter the programme number with the

NUMBER buttons or select it in the Programme

edit menu.

This function enables you to skip the stored

programmes.

You can change the programme number using

“Move”function, if “Automatic Numbering” is un

checked when you start Auto Tuning.

1

Press HOME to access the main menus.

2

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

SETUP and press OK.

3

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to

Programme Edit and press OK.

4

Press the Navigation buttons to select a

programme to be stored or skipped.

5

When you are finished, press EXIT.

When you return to the previous menu, press

BACK.

NOTE

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It can be registered as Lock programme

even when Lock System is turned Off.

In DTV/RADIO mode

Skipping a programme number

1

Press the Navigation buttons, scroll to the

programme number you wish to skip.

2

Press the Blue button to skip the selected

programme number.

3

Press the Blue button again to release.

NOTE

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The skipped programmes are shown in

blue on the programme list and these

programmes will not appear on the screen

when changing programmes using P( )

buttons during watching TV.

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If you wish to watch a skipped programme,

directly enter the programme number

using number buttons or release it in the

Programme Edit menu or EPG.

Locking a programme number

1

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to select

a programme number to be locked.

2

Press Yellow button to turn the programme

number.

3

Press Yellow button to release.

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WATCHING TV

In TV mode

Deleting a programme

1

Press the Navigation buttons, scroll to the

programme number you wish to delete.

2

Press the Red button to delete the selected

programme number.

NOTE

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The selected programme is deleted, all the

following programmes are shifted up one.

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It can be registered as Lock programme

even when Lock System is turned Off.

Moving a programme

1

Press the Navigation buttons, scroll to the

programme number you wish to move.

2

Press the Green button to turn the programme

number and press the Navigation buttons.

3

Press Green button to release.

Skipping a programme number

1

Press the Navigation buttons, scroll to the

programme number you wish to skip.

2

Press the Blue button to skip the selected

programme number.

3

Press Blue button to release.

NOTE



When programmes are to be skipped, the

skipped programme shows in blue and these

programmes will not be selected by the P

( ) buttons during TV viewing.



If you wish to select a skipped programme,

directly enter the programme number with

the NUMBER buttons or select it in the

programme edit.

Locking a programme number

1

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to select

a programme number to be locked.

2

Press Yellow button to turn the programme

number.

3

Press Yellow button to release.

Selecting favourite programme

1

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to select

your desired programme.

2

Press the FAV to add corresponding

programme to Favourite list of current Favourite

group.

3

Press FAV to release.

Selecting favourite programme group

1

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to select

your desired programme.

2

Press the Q.MENU to display a pop-up window

where Favourite group can be changed.

3

Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to select

a Favourite group and press OK.

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