Table of Contents3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1IntroductionKey Features Overview............................................... 2DVI-HDTV Input ............................................. 2Dolby* Virtual ...................................................2PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP(Picture-Outside-Picture) ................................ 2MP3 Audio Disc Playback ................................. 2The On-Screen DVD Information Display ........ 2V-Chip: Parental Controls ................................. 2Chapter 1: Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect .................. 5Protect Against Power Surges .......................... 5Protect Components from Overheating .......... 5Position Cables Properly to Avoid AudioInterference .....................................................5Important Stand and Base SafetyInformation .....................................................5Use Indirect Light .............................................. 5Cables Needed to Connect Components toYour TV ............................................................ 5Choose Your Connection ............................................ 6TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR ................................... 7TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR .......................... 8TV/DVD + VCR ............................................................ 9TV/DVD+ A/V Receiver or Speakers ........................ 10Explanation of Jacks ................................................. 11The Front of Your TV/DVD ....................................... 12Front Inputs ..................................................... 12Front Panel Buttons ........................................ 12Put batteries in the remote..................................... 12Turn on the TV/DVD ................................................. 12Complete the Initial Setup ...................................... 12Set the Menu Language ................................. 13Complete Auto Channel Search ..................... 13Changing Lists and Labels .............................. 13Chapter 2: Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control ...................... 14Using the INPUT Button ................................. 15Programming the Remote to Operate OtherComponents ............................................................ 15Find Out If You Need to Program theRemote .......................................................... 15Programming the Remote .............................. 15How to Use the Remote After You’veProgrammed It .............................................. 16Remote Control Codes ............................................. 16Chapter 3: Playing DVDsRegional Coding ....................................................... 18Using Different Menus ............................................ 18Loading and Playing Discs ....................................... 18To Load and Play a Disc .................................. 18Using a Disc Menu ................................................... 18Using the On-Screen Info Display .......................... 18Time Display .................................................... 19Selecting a Title ...............................................19Selecting a Chapter .........................................19Selecting Subtitles ...........................................19Changing the Audio Language ...................... 20Using the Repeat Feature ............................... 20Using Bookmarks ............................................ 21Changing the Camera Angle ..........................21Chapter 4: Using the TV’s FeaturesChannel Banner ........................................................ 22Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ...... 22How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ........ 22Parental Controls and V-Chip ................................. 23How V-Chip Works .......................................... 23V-Chip TV Rating ............................................. 23Blocking Specific Content Themes ................. 24Viewing Specific Content Themes.................. 25V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................. 25V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...................... 25Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ....................... 25Front Panel Block ............................................ 25PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP(Picture-outside-Picture) Operation ................... 26PIP and POP Buttons ....................................... 26Chapter 5: Using the DVD MenuThe DVD’s Menu System .......................................... 27The Play/Resume Play Option .................................. 27The Play Mode Menu ............................................... 27Selecting a Play Mode .................................... 27How to Create a Program .............................. 27Editing a Program ...........................................28Deleting Chapters ...........................................28AutoPlay ..........................................................28Dub Assist ........................................................28IntroScan .........................................................28