Important Safety Instructions....................iChapter 1: Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect .......................5Protect Against Power Surges ................. 5Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide 5Position Cables Properly to Avoid AudioInterference .......................................................... 5Use Indirect Light .................................................... 5Check Supplied Parts............................................. 5Get the Picture ....................................................... 6Getting Channels .................................................... 6Choose Your Connection .................................. 7Composite Video (Basic) Connection .................... 8Component Video (Advanced) Connection .......... 8HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 10PC Connection ................................................... 12Plug in the TV ........................................................ 13Put Batteries in the Remote ................................ 13Turn on the TV ....................................................... 13How to Use the Remote Control to Complete theInitial Setup ........................................................... 13Complete the Initial Setup .................................... 14Set the Menu Language ...................................... 14Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 14What To Expect ....................................................... 15Watching TV .......................................................... 15Changing Channels ............................................... 15Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ..... 16Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV .................. 16Side Input Jacks ..................................................... 16Side Panel Buttons ................................................ 16Chapter 2: Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control ................... 17Chapter 3: Using the TV's FeaturesChannel Banner ........................................ 18Parental Controls and V-Chip ................. 18How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ..... 18Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ....................... 19US V-Chip TV Ratings ...................................... 19Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ................ 20V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................. 21Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ............ 21Block Channel ................................................ 21Block Buttons............................................ 21Change Password........................... 21Future Rating Region .................................... 22Additional Features ............................... 22Screen Formats ............................................... 22Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu SystemUsing the Menu System .................................. 23PictureMenu ..................................................... 23Sound Menu .................................................... 24Channel Menu ...................................................... 25Setup Menu ................................................ 25Chapter 5: Other InformationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .............. 27Troubleshooting .............................................. 28Mounting Your TV to the Wall .......................... 30Attaching the Table Stand Feet to Your TV...30V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................... 31US V-Chip Rating System ................................ 31Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ....... 31Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ....... 32Limited Warranty ............................................. 33Care and Cleaning ........................................... 34Table of Contents4 Chapter 1