Connections and SetupChapter 1 31MENU CHCHVOL — VOL + POWERThe Front of Your TVHEADPHONEL/MONO R INAUDIO IN VIDEO Front Input JacksThe TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digitalcamera, or video game system. Look for a hinged door and press to open thecover.Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal speakers aremuted. Use the VOL up or down button to control the volume.When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable, such as somecamcorders, use the L/MONO input jack to get sound from both speakers.Front panelbuttonsFront inputjacksPower Indicator Light StatusOn TV is onOff TV is off (standby mode)Blinks Light blinks 5 times, pauses, and blinks again 5 times: Lamp is trying to turn on. Ifthe TV doesn’t turn on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for oneminute, one of the following options is possible:Lamp door may be open. Locate the door on the back of the TV and close it. Turnoff the TV and turn back on. The lamp should turn on.Lamp may be dead. You can replace the lamp yourself. Go to page 83 for lampreplacement information.Notes: The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout. Theexact look may be different from the one on the front of your TV.Front PanelIf you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.Note: If you use the Front Button Block feature, the front panel no longer provides access to the menus.The Front Button Block feature disables all front panel buttons but not the jacks. For more information, seeChapter 3.MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU/OK selectshighlighted items.CH Scans down through the channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight down and adjusts menucontrols.CH Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight up and adjusts menucontrols.VOL Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu controls.VOL Increases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menucontrols.(Power button and indicator) Turns the TV on and off. The indicator lights when TV is on. Your HDTV’slamp has a cooldown period when the TV is turned off, and a warm up period when the TV is turned on. If youtry to turn the TV on during a cooldown, you will hear audio and then the picture will be displayed after a fewmoments. This could take up to one minute. For different light status of the indicator, see above.