L40FHDF12TA LCD TV L40FHDF12TA- user manual

 

LCD TV Users Guide For use with model: L40FHDF12TA /

L40FHDM12 Need Assistance?

Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com or call 1-877-300-8837. 1 Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the component. WARNING The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the base or wall mounting instructions provided in the Users Guide to ensure your safety. WARNING The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the users authority to operate it. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Dont place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked, resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and side of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces. Also, make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage to the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the next page. The Power button (followed by the power symbol) on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will not completely turn the power off. In order to completely shut the power off, you will need to disconnect the power cord from the outlet. Therefore, you should ensure that the TV is installed in a manner that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired. Product Registration Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. Model No. ______________________ Serial No._____________________________________ Purchase Date __________________ Dealer/Address/Phone___________________________ 2

(including amplifiers) that produce heat. two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 6. Do not negate the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has 7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point where it exits from the component. 8. Do not use this component near water. 9. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Clean only with dry cloth. 11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 12. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the component is 14. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See following example:

damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling onto the component, rain or moisture exposure, abnormal operation, or if the component has been dropped. the component. When the TV is placed on a cart, use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury from tip-over. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SEC TION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUC TORS

(NEC SEC TION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELEC TRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PARTH) ELEC TRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT 3 Table of Contents Important Information ..............................2 Important Safety Instructions ...................3 Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup .................................5 Protect Against Power Surges .............5 Safety Information ..............................5 Avoid Audio Interference ....................5 Avoid Direct Light ................................5 Check Supplied Parts ..........................5 Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand ......... 6 Mounting Your TV to the Wall ..................7 Explanation of Jacks and Buttons on TV ....8 Rear Panel ...........................................8 Side Input Jacks ...................................9 Side Panel Buttons ...............................9 Obtain the Signal .....................................10 What You Need ....................................10 What You Need to Know ......................10 Choose Your Connections .......................11 Composite Video Connection ..............12 Component Video Connection .............12 HDMI Connection.................................13 HDMI/DVI Connection..........................13 PC Connection .....................................14 Plug in the TV ..........................................14 Put Batteries in the Remote.....................14 Turn on the TV .........................................14 Using the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ..............................................14 Complete the Initial Setup .......................15 Set the Menu Language.......................15 Set the TV Location Mode ...................15 Set the Time Zone................................15 Auto Channel Scan ..............................16 Skip Scan .............................................16 Chapter 2 - Understanding the Basics Turning the TV On and Off ......................17 Selecting the Video Input Source ............17 Selecting a Channel ................................17 Adjusting/Muting the Volume ...................17 Screen Formats .......................................18 Channel Banner.......................................18 4 Chapter 3 - Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ..........................19 Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ..........................20 Picture Menu ...........................................20 Picture Settings ....................................20 Expert Settings.....................................20 Advanced Settings ...............................21 PC Settings ..........................................21 Reset Picture Settings .........................21 Sound Menu ............................................22 Setup Menu .............................................23 Signal Type ..........................................23 Channel Scan ......................................23 Channel Skip........................................24 Channel Edit ........................................24 Input Skip .............................................25 Input Labels .........................................25 Closed Caption ....................................26 Time Setup ...........................................27 Reset All ...............................................28 Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................28 Create/Change V-Chip Password ........28 Reset V-Chip Password .......................28 Channel Block ......................................29 Button Block .........................................29 V-Chip Rating Enable...........................29 V-Chip Rating Screen ..........................30 US V-Chip TV Ratings .........................30 Blocking Specific Content Themes ......30 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit..............31 Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings .........31 Open V-Chip ........................................32 Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ....32 Reset Downloadable Data ...................32 Input Block ...........................................32 Language Menu.......................................32 USB Menu ...............................................33 USB Connection ......................................33 Chapter 5 - Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......34 Troubleshooting .......................................35 Care and Cleaning...................................37 V-Chip Rating Explanations .....................38 US V-Chip Rating System ....................38 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ...38 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ....39 Television Specifications..........................39 Limited Warranty .....................................40 Chapter 1 - Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions. Safety Information Protect components from overheating. Dont block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Dont stack components. If you place the component in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it wont harm other components. Avoid Audio Interference Position cables properly; insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. If you place components above the TV, route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle. If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables. Avoid Direct Light Dont place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting. Check Supplied Parts Check that the following parts were packed with your product. Replacing your remote If you need to replace your remote, call 1-877-300-8837. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Have your Visa or MasterCard ready. INPUT MENU ZOOM

GUIDE CLEAR ZOOM

PIC GO BACK VOL INFO MUTE CH FAV MEDIA MTS TV LCD TV Users Guide For use with model: L40FHDF12TA /

L40FHDM12 Need Assistance?

Please visit our website at www.tclusa.com or call 1-877-300-8837. USERS GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE 4 ST-SCREWS RC3000N01 REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC300 2 AAA BATTERIES CABLE MANAGEMENT STRAP Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only. 5 Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, dont attach the table stand, remove the hinge cover and hinge. Follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 7. First, remove the TV bag and place it on a large, flat surface such as a table or countertop. Remove the TV from the carton and place it face down on the TV bag. Be sure that the TV is face down to avoid scratching the screen. Then follow the step below:

Note: for models L40FHDF12TA / L40FHDM12. 6 Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount. Models L40FHDF12TA / L40FHDM12 Purchase a VESA 400 x 400, M6 screw The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example, 400x400 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 400mm vertically. Notes: Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall. Caution: Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of five times the TVs net weight to avoid causing damage. 7 Explanation of Jacks and Buttons on TV This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect components. Rear Panel into three signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for the connection. ANTENNA/CABLE IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO (R/L) OUT Use an RCA audio cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver. (not availble in USB mode) AUDIO/VIDEO (AV1) INPUT Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack. The left audio connectors are usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the L AUDIO INPUT. R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack. The right audio connector is usually red. COMPONENT IN Lets you connect a component that has component video jacks, such as a DVD player. CMPT Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video is separated CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO input. CMPT R AUDIO Provides right AUDIO connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The right audioconnector is usually red. SPDIF - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical) Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver. HDMI IN 3 Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output for the best picture quality. HDMI/DVI IN 1 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components. PC IN VGA Connect your computer or other component with a VGA output to this jack using a 15-

pin,D-sub cable. DVI/PC AUDIO IN (used for DVI/PC only) Provides audio connection when using HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack for DVI or when using PC IN. Note: If using a DVI component, remember to connect the audio cable because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. 8 Side Input Jacks HEADPHONES (

listen to the sound coming from the TV.

) Allow you to connect headphones to USB ( ) Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device using a USB jack. HDMI IN 2 Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output for the best picture quality. AUDIO/VIDEO IN 2 (AV2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO IN 2 jack. The left audio connectors are usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO IN. R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO IN 2 jack. The right audio connector is usually red. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. CH+/-

Press CH+/- to select channels stored in the channel list or to move up (

) through the menu items.

) or down (

CH CH VOL VOL MENU INPUT HDMI IN 2 R AUDIO L VIDEO

) 2 V A

2 N I I

O E D V O D U A I Side Input Jacks Side Panel Buttons VOL+/-

Press VOL +/- to increase or decrease the volume or to move right ( ) or left ( ) through the menu items. MENU Press the MENU button to bring up the TVs Main menu. INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the signal source. POWER (

Press the POWER button to turn the TV on and off.

) 9 Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. What You Need Antenna (Rabbit Ears) Or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV. You are ready to receive off-air local digital and analog channels. Cable Service Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV. You are ready to receive your cable channels. Set-Top Box If you have a set-top box, you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider. They may recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels. What You Need to Know Visit www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in order to receive the local digital channels available to you. Enter your location, and the program will list local analog and digital stations available using your antenna. When you watch TV, the Channel Banner displays the type of channel currently viewed. ANT/CABLE IN Outdoor or indoor Antenna Or Or RF Coaxial Wire

(75 ohm) Cable Box,

( Wall Outlet) Connect the RF coaxial cable on your home outlet to the ANTENNA/

CABLE IN jack of this unit. Once all connections are complete, turn on the unit and begin the initial setup process, scanning for channels in your area. 10 Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and set-top boxes, to your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components. Note: No cables are supplied with this unit. Please purchase the necessary cables. A high-speed HDMI cable is recommended for better compatibility. Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to... AUDIO/VIDEO IN 1 (AV1) VIDEO Video L AUDIO R Audio L and R COMPONENT IN (CMPT) Y Pb Pr L R AUDIO Y Pb Pr Audio L and R HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI IN 1 DVI/PC AUDIO IN Audio DVI/PC AUDIO IN Audio VGA PC IN VGA Audio/Video Component Video Audio HDMI OR HDMI

+ HDMI/DVI Adapter +

Audio Audio VGA page 12 page 12 page 13 page 14 HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Input Signal Compatability Antenna/Cable 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (NTSC, ATSC, and QAM formats) Composite Video 480i Component Video 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz HDMI 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz PC VGA SVGA XGA 11 Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:

Example: DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2. Connect the yellow video cable to the (AV 1) VIDEO jack on the back of the TV (or the (AV 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV) and to the video output jack on the DVD player. 3. Connect the red and white audio cables to the (AV 1 or AV 2) right and left audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. 4. Turn on your TV; then turn on the DVD player. 5. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select AV 1 or AV 2. This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack. SALIDA AUDIO/VIDEO R AUDIO L AUDIO/VIDEO IN 2 (AV2) VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO IN 1 (Av1) L AUDIO R Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better) Component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. To connect a component that has Y Pb Pr jacks, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:

Example: DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2. Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT IN (CMPT) Y Pb Pr 3. Connect your red and white audio cables to the COMPONENT IN (CMPT) R and L AUDIO 4. Turn on your TV; then turn on the DVD player. 5. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select CMPT. jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player. This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. COMPONENT IN 1 (CMPT 1) L Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R 12 COMPONENT OUT R Pb Pr Y Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Example: Component with HDMI jack. 1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 2 jack on the side of the TV (or the HDMI/DVI IN 1 2. Turn on your TV; then turn on the component. 3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select HDMI 2 (or HDMI 1 or HDMI 3). jack or HDMI IN 3 jack on the back of the TV) and to the HDMI output jack on the component. HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT HDMI CABLE OR SET-TOP BOX HDMI/DVI IN 1 or HDMI IN 3 OR HDMI/DVI Connection Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with components that have a DVI output jack. Example: Personal Computer (PC) 1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI IN 1 jack on the back of the TV. 2. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter on the other end of the HDMI cable, then connect it to the DVI output 3. Since youre using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect a separate audio cable to the DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of the TV and the audio ouput jack on the PC. 4. Turn on your TV; then turn on the PC. 5. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select HDMI 1. jack on the PC. To HDMI/DVI IN 1 only HDMI-DVI conversion cable DVI Audio cable DVI/PC AUDIO IN Don't forget:

If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 10 for instructions. 13 other end to the PCs video output jack. PC Connection To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor, follow these steps:

1. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable (VGA cable) to the PC IN VGA jack on the TV and the 2. Connect an audio cable to the PC AUDIO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the 3. Turn on your TV; then turn on the PC. 4. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to open the Input list. Once open, press the INPUT button repeatedly to select PC. audio output jack on the PC. To PC VIDEO IN (VGA) VGA cable VGA Audio cable DVI/PC AUDIO IN Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord on the back of the TV into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. Replace the cover. lifting off the cover. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the button on the remote control. Using the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup You will need to use the remote control to complete the setup of your TV. The remote control allows you to navigate through and select items that appear in the on-screen menus. The process works the same on all menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. button on the side of the TV or the To highlight an item in the menu list, press the up or down arrow (

left or right arrows (

menu.

) to move up or down. Use the

) to view other selections for the highlighted menu choice or to display a sub-

Note: Highlighted items stand out from other menu items on the list (appear darker, brighter, or a different color). 14 Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TVs features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the Initial Setup Wizard opens, which guides you through the setup process, including Language, TV Location, Time Zone, Tuner and Channel Scan. Set the Menu Language Initial Setup Language Please select your language:

English Espaol Franais Select OK Next Initial Setup TV Location TV Location This mode is energy saving mode compliant. Home Retail Back Select OK Next Initial Setup Please select your time zone:

EASTERN Time Zone Hawaii Alaska Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Atlantic Newfoudland Back Select OK Next CLEAR Exit The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system. If English is your preferred language, press the OK button on the remote control. To select another language use the down arrow button (

) until that language is selected then press OK or the right arrow button ( ) to proceed to the next screen. Set the TV Location Mode After choosing the language, a menu screen asks you to set the TV Location. Use the up or down arrow (

location setting (Home/Retail); then press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to continue to the next screen. Choosing Home for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most home environments. Choosing Retail, set the unit up with prefined settings for retail displays. These settings may use more power that Home mode settings.

) to select the desired Set the Time Zone Use the up or down arrows (

) to select the current local time zone. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to continue to the next screen. 15 Initial Setup Please select your tuner mode:

Tuner Antenna Cable Back Select OK Next CLEAR Exit Initial Setup Channel Scan Please connect antenna or cable. Start Channel Scan now?

If you skip this step, the Channel Scan can be performed by going to the Setup menu later. Scan Skip Scan 0%

Back Select OK Next CLEAR Exit Initial Setup Congratulations!

Complete The Initial Setup is complete. Please press [OK] to exit the Initial Setup Menu. Back CLEAR Exit TV. the next screen. scanning process. time, press CLEAR to stop the scanning process. default choice is to scan. Press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to begin the channel scan for available channels to be stored in the TVs memory. Auto Channel Scan 1. On the Tuner screen, select either Antenna or Cable. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to continue to Note: If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you do not have to complete the Channel Search. 2. The Channel Scan screen is now displayed. The Note: If you do not want to scan for channels at this 3. The screen will change to show the progress of the 4. When the scanning is finished, the Complete screen appears to inform you that the unit has completed the Initial Setup. 5. Press CLEAR to exit the Wizard and begin watching Skip Scan If you elect to skip the Auto Scanning process by choosing Skip Scan or by pressing the CLEAR button, you will need to follow this process the next time you decide to complete this procedure. 1. Select the TV as input (using the INPUT key). 2. Go through the menu options to select the Signal Type, which will display the option of scanning the channels 3. If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you do Note: See the Setup Menu to:

Scan channels automatically again (page 23). Add desired channels not memorized by the Channel Scan (page 24). Reset the time zone (page 27). See the Language Menu to:

Change to another language (page 32). not have to complete the Channel Search. again. 16 Chapter 2 - Understanding the Basics Turning the TV On and Off Note: When your TV is in Standby Mode, it is still receiving some power. To completely disconnect the power, unplug the power cord. 1. Plug the power cord from the TV into an AC power outlet. 2. Press 3. Press to turn on the TV. to turn off the TV. When you turn the TV off, it automatically goes into Standby Mode. Selecting the Video Input Source 1. Turn on the TV; then, press INPUT on the remote control. The INPUT list appears. 2. To select an input source, press the INPUT button

) to highlight the video source and press OK to select. repeatedly or use the up and down arrows (

Input TV AV1 No Label AV2 No Label CMPT No Label PC No Label HDMI1 No Label HDMI2 No Label HDMI3 No Label then the 2, then press OK. 1. Select the desired channel by using the CH+/- or the numeric keypad. The CH+/- can select only memorized channels. Select non-memorized channels using the numeric keypad. 2. To use the numeric keypad:

Analog TV Channels When selecting an analog channel, such as channel 12, press the 1, DTV When selecting digital channels, such as 12.3, be sure to press the dot () in the appropriate place. So, for 12.3, you would press 1, then 2, then dot, then 3. Press OK to select. 3. Press GO BACK to return to the previously viewed channel. Selecting a Channel What is a Sub-channel?

A sub-channel is a channel such as 12.3. By using high-compression technology, digital broadcasting enables multiple signals to be sent simultaneously. Therefore, you can select more than one program per main channel, since digital broadcasting technology can distinguish between multiple channels on a single network. Adjusting/Muting the Volume 1. Use the VOL +/- to adjust the volume. The volume bar will be displayed at the bottom part of your TV screen when you are adjusting the volume. The volume bar disappears a few seconds after you have completed the adjustment. 2. Press MUTE to turn the sound on and off. The MUTE mark is displayed on the TV screen for a 3. When you press MUTE again, the volume reverts to its previous level. Or you can press the VOL + to cancel the mute function. few seconds. 17 Screen Formats Screen format refers to the way the picture is displayed on your TV. Press the FORMAT button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button, and the format type is displayed at the top left of the screen. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays in a 16/9 format. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which fills your screen, but it sometimes is sent in 4/3, which does not fill your screen. It depends on how the station or component connected to your TV is formatting the video. If there are bars on the screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. Some bars cant be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster. Press FORMAT repeatedly to cycle through the available display formats. Examples of the different formats appear below. Each format is available for analog video, but it might not be available for digital video. Note: For HD Video, press FORMAT to choose from Full, Expand, Normal and Zoom. For HDMI and CMPT inputs, there is also a No Overscan format. Normal Full Cinerama Zoom Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the remote control. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen. 1 2 3

(No program details.)

(No program title.) Not Rated cc English Stereo 720p HD 12:35 PM 5 4 6 7 10 9 2.1 RFHF Cable 8 details is displayed when no program guide is available. 1. Program Guide The term No program 2. Program Title 3. Rating Information This displays the 4. Closed Captioning This tells whether or not Closed Captioning is available for the current program. rating of the current program. format (HD) 5. Audio Language 6. Effective Scanning Lines Displays Scanning mode (720p) and digital TV 7. Current Time 8. Signal Type 9. Channel Name, if available 10. Channel Number 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MENU INPUT CLEAR

4 2 1 GUIDE 3 ZOOM

ZOOM

) Press to select the desired INFO button to display the Channel Banner. Input list; then press the INPUT button repeatedly to select the video input, or press the up and down

) to highlight options, and press OK to arrows (

select the desired option.

) Use the four arrows to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. ZOOM -/+ (

screen format. buttons, enter channel numbers. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK

(or let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the dot (), the sub-channel, and then the OK button. Chapter 3 - Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons 1. INPUT Press the INPUT button to open the 2. Alphanumeric Buttons Using these 3. MENU Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu. 4. Arrows (

5. PIC Press to select your desired picture mode. 6. INFO If no menus are currently active, press the 7. VOL+/- Increases or decreases the TV volume. 8. MUTE Press to turn the volume on and off. 9. FAV Press the FAV button to browse the

) to highlight options, then press OK to select. Or, press the FAV button repeatedly 10. MEDIA Press the MEDIA button to enter the USB menu directly. 11. POWER (

12. GUIDE Press the GUIDE button to display the program guide. Program guide details are only available on digital channels. 13. CLEAR Press the CLEAR button to remove any menu or display from the screen and return to 14. OK When the TV is in the Menu system, press 15. GO BACK Pressing the GO BACK button returns you to the previously viewed channel. 16. CH + or CH - Press the CH+/- buttons to select 17. TV Press to access to the TV mode. 18. MTS Press to select your desired sound mode. 19. These buttons can be used for playing music and channels in your favorite list. Use the up and down arrows (

the OK button to confirm your selection. to cycle through your favorite channels.

) Press the POWER button to turn channels and external input mode. photos in the USB menu. the TV on and off. normal viewing. 8 9 10 RC3000N01 5 6 7 VOL GO BACK INFO MUTE MTS FAV MEDIA CH TV PIC Remote Control RC300 Note: This TV utilizes remote control signal codes which may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). 19

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) to highlight an

) to highlight an

) to enter the next screen. option and press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to enter its sub-menu. item; then press the left or right arrows (

to adjust the selected items, or press the left or right arrows (

Chapter 4 - Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. To access the menu system, follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU button to open the main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows (

3. Press the up and down arrows (

4. Press the OK button to confirm your selections. 5. Press the MENU button to return to the previous Note:

Use the text at the bottom of the screen to assist you. Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear. Picture Menu The Picture Menu contains menus and controls to configure the way the picture appears. The Picture Menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections. To access the Picture Menu, press the MENU button on the remote to open the Main menu. Press the up or down

) to select Picture; then press the OK button or arrow (

the right arrow ( ) to display options. Picture Settings:

screen, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu. Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language Language USB Exit USB Exit Picture Preset - Displays a list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings: Natural, Vibrant, Cinematic, Sports, ECO or Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Brightness - Use the left or right arrows (

adjust the brightness of the picture. This function is able to be adjusted only when Light Sensor and Dynamic Backlight in the Advanced Settings are both turned off. Sharpness - Use the left or right arrows (

the crispness of the edges in the picture.

) to adjust

) to Expert Settings Contrast - Use the left or right arrows (

) to adjust the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Black Level -Use the left or right arrow (

the black level. Color - Use the left or right arrows (

richness of the color.

) to adjust the

) to adjust 20 Picture Picture Preset Brightness Sharpness Expert Settings Advanced Settings Reset Picture Settings Vibrant 100 3 OK Enter Select CLEAR Back Picture Picture Preset Brightness Sharpness Expert Settings Advanced Settings Reset Picture Settings Vibrant 100 3 MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Expert Settings Contrast Black Level Color Tint Color Temperature 35 45 58 0 0 MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Tint - This option adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Color Temperature - Use the left or right arrow (

adjust the color temperature from cool to warm.

) to Advanced Settings Light Sensor When activated, this feature monitors the ambient light conditions in the room and adjusts the TVs backlight for optimum viewing. It also serves as an energy-saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate (typically in darker conditions). Dynamic Backlight This option automatically adjusts the brightness of the backlight according to the content of the incoming signal. Dynamic Backlight optimizes the picture quality and decreases power consumption. Noise Reduction This setting reduces picture static or any type of interference. This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Press the left or right arrow (

choose between these options:

) to Low for a softer, smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail. Middle for a slightly softer picture than the Low setting. High for an even softer, smoother picture than the other settings (the picture detail is somewhat decreased). PC Settings - This option allows you to adjust the PC settings when in PC mode. Reset Picture Settings - This function allows you to reset all the picture settings to the factory default settings. Advanced Settings Light Sensor Dynamic Backlight Noise Reduction Off Off Middle Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Picture Picture Preset Brightness Expert Settings Advanced Settings PC Reset Picture Settings Vibrant 100 MENU Back Enter Select CLEAR Exit Only in PC mode 21 Sound Equalizer Balance Surround Speaker SPDIF Type Auto Volume Control Analog TV Sound 0 On On Dolby Digital Off Stereo MENU Back Enter Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Sound Menu The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then

) to highlight Sound from use the up and down arrows (

the Main Menu. Press the OK button or right arrow key ( ) to select. The following options will be displayed:

Equalizer The five-band equalizer allows you to adjust the audio frequency settings. You can select one of the five preset options or create a custom preset.

) Equalizer Allows you to choose a specific sound preset. Press the left and right arrows (

to cycle through the options: Standard, Movie, Voice, Music and Personal. Frequency Range Displays the different graphic equalizer names set for each sound preset option. Choose a band and make adjustments. When making adjustments, the Equalizer option automatically changes to Personal. Press the left or right arrow

) to select the desired frequency (100Hz, 300Hz,

1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz) you wish to adjust. Use the up and down arrows (

) to adjust the level. When you have finished adjusting the levels, press the MENU button to exit. Sound 0 Parental Control Picture Sound Setup

) to adjust the Equalizer Balance Surround Speaker SPDIF Type Auto Volume Control Analog TV Sound Balance Use the left or right arrows (

amount of audio sent to the left and right speakers. Surround Option On/Off. When turned on, this option enables a mode which simulates a surround sound effect. Speaker Option On/Off. When you select the Off option, the sound speaker on the TV will be turned off. SPDIF Type Press the left or right arrow (

) to select SPDIF Type. This option controls the type of audio stream sent to the Digital Audio Output jack. Available options are Dolby Digital, PCM, or Off. Auto Volume Control Option On/Off. This option reduces the annoying blasts in volume that often occur during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material, eliminating the need for constant volume adjustment. Analog TV Sound This option controls the manner in which the sound comes through your speakers. Options available vary according to the input selected. On On Dolby Digital Off Stereo only available for analog channels Language USB Exit Adjust Select Back Exit CLEAR MENU this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. Mono (available for regular TV viewing only) This option plays the sound in mono only. Use Stereo This option splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word Stereo appears in the Channel Banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo. SAP (Second Audio Program) This option plays the programs audio in a second language, broadcast a programs audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. if available. The letters SAP appear in the Channel Banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono only. SAP is also used to 22 Default Audio Language Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred language is not broadcasted with the program, then the TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the US). There are 3 available default languages (English, French, Spanish). Current Audio Language Press the left or right arrow

) to choose from the list of languages available for the program youre watching. The language chosen becomes your preferred language for all digital channels until you turn the TV off. If the language chosen is not being broadcasted with a program, the TV plays the default language for the program (usually English in the US). Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote to open the Main Menu. Press the up and down arrows (

Setup; then press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to display the following options:

Signal Type Choose the type of signal (Cable/Antenna) you have connected to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN.

) to select Channel Scan When you perform a Channel Scan, your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the Channel List. Then, as you watch TV and press CH+

or CH-, your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the Channel List and skips the channels that do not have signals. If the TV signal source changes for example, if you change from an outdoor antenna to cable TV you will need to rescan for channels. To automatically scan for channels:

1. After choosing a signal type, press the up or down arrow

2. Press the left or right arrow (

) to start the scan. You can see the search progress and how many channels are found in the on-screen menu. (Note: If you wish to stop the search, press the CLEAR button.) 3. After the scan is complete, press the MENU button to return to the previous menu, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.

) to highlight Channel Scan. 23 Sound 0 Equalizer Balance Surround Speaker SPDIF Type Auto Volume Control Default Audio Language Current Audio Language Unknown 5.1CH On On Dolby Digital Off English Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit only available for digital channels Cable Setup Signal Type Channel Scan Channel Skip Channel Edit Input Skip Input Labels Closed Caption Time Setup Reset All Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Cable Setup Signal Type Channel Scan Channel Skip Channel Edit Input Skip Input Labels Closed Caption Time Setup Reset All Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back Enter Select CLEAR Exit Channel Scan Signal Type Cable Status: Scanning... Progress Analog Channels Found Digital Channels Found Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit 10%

0 0 CLEAR Exit

) to

) to highlight the

) to open the Channel Channel Skip You can hide channels in the Channel List. Then, when you press the CH+ or CH- button, the TV will skip the hidden channels. You can still tune to these hidden channels by pressing the number of the channel on the numeric keypad. To hide specific channels:

1. In the Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow (

highlight Channel Skip. 2. Press the left or right arrow (

List screen. 3. Press the up or down arrow (

channel you wish to skip; then press the OK button to check the highlighted channel. You can add the channel back into the Channel List by highlighting it and un-checking it. 4. Repeat the process to hide additional channels. 5. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu. Channel Edit The Channel Edit function allows you to add or change a channel label, only for analog channels. You cannot change the name on digital channels. To edit an analog channel name:

1. In the Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow (

highlight Channel Edit. 2. Press the left or right arrow (

List screen. 3. Press the up or down arrow (

channel you wish to label or edit. 4. Press the OK button to enter the Channel Edit screen. 5. The Channel name will be highlighted. Use the numeric keypad to enter the name for the channel. 6. Press the OK button to confirm and save the new label. 7. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.

) to open the Channel

) to highlight the

) to Channel Skip 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Channel Edit 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Channel Edit Channel number:

Channel name:

19 MENU Back 0-9 Set OK Save CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit 24 Input Skip You can hide video inputs in the Channel List. This option allows you to remove the inputs from the Channel List so you do not encounter them when channeling up or down. Once you have hidden inputs, the TV will skip these inputs when you press the CH+ or CH- button. To hide video inputs:

1. In the Setup Menu screen, press the up or down arrow

2. Press the left or right arrow (

screen. 3. Press the up or down arrow (

4. Press the OK button to check the highlighted input. You can add an input by highlighting it and un-checking it. 5. Repeat the process to hide additional video inputs. 6. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.

) to highlight Input Skip.

) to highlight the video input you want to hide.

) to open the Input Lists Input Labels You can add a label to a video input source to make it easier to identify. 1. In the Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow (

highlight Input Labels. 2. Press the left or right arrow (

Labels screen. 3. Press the up or down arrow (

source you wish to label. 4. Press the left or right arrow (

5. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu.

) to select the label for

) to highlight the input

) to open the Input this source.

) to Input Skip AV1 AV2 CMPT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Input Labels AV1 AV2 CMPT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit 25 Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which allows you to display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Note: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI, CMPT or PC INPUTS. These settings must be set in the connected components menu. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning information. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the Channel Banner. See page 18 for more information about the Channel Banner. The Closed Caption options are:

CC Setting This option allows you to choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen. Closed Caption On Always CC Setting Analog CC Type Digital CC Type Digital CC Preset Digital CC Style Off On Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Digital CC Style Caption Style Custom Digital CC Size Large Digital CC Font Style1 Digital CC Color White Solid Digital CC Opacity Digital CC Background Color Black Digital CC Background Opacity Solid Black Window Color Transparent Window Opacity Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Adjust MENU CLEAR Back Select Exit Note: These captioning style options only have an effect on true digital closed captions. Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning--it depends on what the broadcaster is sending. If the closed captioning for a program is not digital, the Digital CC style settings will not have an effect. Off - No captioning information displayed. On Always Choose this option if you want captioning information to be shown whenever available. On When Muted This option allows the closed captioning to display (when available) whenever the TVs sound is muted. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted. Analog CC Type This option lets you select the captioning mode used for displaying caption information, when available. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area. Digital CC Type If available, this allows you to select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels. Digital CC Preset If available, this allows you to select between Off and On options. On mode allows you to set the options below. Digital CC Style This option lets you customize the following display options, if available:

Caption Style Select either As Broadcast or Custom options. If you choose Custom options, the setting changes according to the options you choose. Digital CC Size Set the size of the digital closed caption text: Small, Middle or Large. Digital CC Font - Select a character design for the digital closed caption text. A font is a complete assortment of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, etc. in a given design. You can choose from a variety of fonts.(Style1-7). Digital CC Color Choose the color of the digital closed caption text: White, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, or Black. Digital CC Opacity Set the appearance of the digital closed caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent or Flashing. 26 Digital CC Background Color Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption text: White, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, or Black. Digital CC Background Opacity Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent, or Flashing. Window Color Choose the color of the window: White, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, or Black. Window Opacity Set the appearance of the window: Solid, Transparent, or Translucent. Time Setup Time Zone Time Sleep Timer Off Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back Enter Select CLEAR Exit Time Auto Synchronization Date Time Off 2009/10/22 02:16PM Power On Timer Power On Time Power Off Timer Power Off Time On 12:00AM On 12:00AM Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back OK AM/PM Select CLEAR Exit Time Setup Time Zone You can select the current local time. Options are: Eastern, Atlantic, Newfoundland, Hawaii, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain and Central. To choose a time zone:

1. In the Time Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow

) to highlight Time Zone.

2. Press the left or right arrow (

screen. 3. Press the left or right arrow (

4. Press the MENU button to go back to the previous screen, or press the CLEAR button to close the menu. Time To set the time:

1. In the Time Setup Menu, press the up or down arrow

2. Press the left or right arrow (

screen. 3. Options on this screen include:

) to select the time zone

) to proceed to the next

) to proceed to the next

) to highlight Time. for your area. from digital channels. a. Auto Synchronization Press the left or right arrow

) to choose On to acquire the time automatically

b. Date Use the numeric keypad to set the date. c. Time If you want to set the time manually, use the numeric keypad to set the hour and minutes. Press OK to select AM or PM. d. Power On Timer Select On or Off. e. Power On Time Allows you to set the time you want the TV to turn itself on. f. Power Off Timer Select On or Off. g. Power Off Time Allows you to set the time you want the TV to turn itself off. Sleep Timer Press the left or right arrow (

the TV to turn off after a given amount of time.

) to set 27

) to select OK or Cancel. Reset All This option resets all settings (except parental control settings) to the factory defaults. When you select this option, a confirmation box opens (Note: If some channels are blocked, you must enter the V-chip password, then you can follow the operation below). 1. Press the left or right arrows (

2. Press the OK button to confirm. Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your TV, referred to as V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA (See page 30). If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as adult language (L) (See page 30). Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings

(See page 31). Once you block programs, you can unblock them by entering a password. By default, the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock V-Chip, see page 29. V-Chip - US and Canada V-Chip reads the programs age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence

(V), Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked. Change the channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls. Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes are blocked only if you block their age-based rating. You can also block programs that have been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated. See page 38 for the US and Canada ratings explanations. Create/Change V-Chip Password The first time you enter the Parental Control menu, you must set a password in order to adjust other parental control settings. To enter a V-Chip Password, follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow (

Control. 3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the next screen, Create Password is highlighted. 4. Press the left or right arrow (

Password screen. 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit number 6. Re-enter the same code to confirm the password. The next time you wish to access the Parental Control menu, you must enter the correct password first. Note: After you set a password, and return to the Parental Control menu, Create Password changes to Change Password, you can change your password throught this menu. Reset V-Chip Password After you have initially set your personal V-Chip password, you can change it later. If you have forgotten your personal password, follow these steps:

Create Password New Password Confirm Password Channel Block Button Block V-Chip Input Block Create Password

) to highlight Parental

) to enter the Create for your password. Picture Sound Setup Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Parental Control Parental Control Language Language USB Exit USB Exit

Select Enter Back Back Exit Exit Set Off CLEAR CLEAR MENU MENU 0-9 28

) to continue to the next

) to highlight Expert

) to highlight Picture 1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow (

menu. 3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the next screen. 4. Press the up or down arrow (

Settings. 5. Press the left or right arrow (

screen. 6. Contrast is highlighted. Enter 2458, using the numeric keypad. 7. Return to the Parental Control menu to select Create Password and set a new password. Channel Block To block a specific channel, follow these steps:

1. Press the up or down arrow (

Block in the Parental Control submenu. 2. Press the left or right arrow (

List screen. 3. Press the up or down arrow (

you wish to block. 4. Press the OK button to place a checkmark in the box to block that channel. When you tune to that channel, you will need to enter a password to view the channel programming.

) to highlight Channel

) to select the channel

) to display the Channel Button Block This option allows you to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TVs side panel buttons. The remote control still tunes to any channel. If you are using this to keep children from changing channels, be sure to remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the TV while you have the side panel blocked. To block the TVs side panel buttons, follow these steps:

) to highlight Button 1. Press the up or down arrow (

Block in the Parental Control submenu. 2. Choose the On option. 3. To enable these buttons again, return to this menu and choose the Off option. V-Chip Rating Enable You must remember to set Rating Enable to On mode to have the following V-Chip rating limits to take effect. 29 Expert Settings Contrast Black Level Color Tint Color Temperature 35 45 58 0 0 MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Channel Block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Parental Control Channel Block Button Block V-Chip Input Block Change Password Off MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit V-Chip Rating Enable US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Open V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Ratings Reset Downloadable Data On View MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit V-Chip Rating Screen The following graphic details where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the US V-Chip menu. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-

based ratings you can block or view. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating to the left is view or block. U. S. TV Ratings A D L S V FV Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Allowed Rating Blocked Rating MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Content Themes Lists the content themes you can blockor view. Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating, and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked or locked. screen.

) to select V-Chip.

) to enter the next US V-Chip TV Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. 1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu. If parental controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. 2. Press the up or down arrow (

3. Press the left or right arrow (

4. Press the up or down arrow (

5. Press the left or right arrow (

6. U.S. TV Ratings is highlighted. Press the left or right 7. Use the up or down arrow (

8. Press the OK button repeatedly to toggle between 9. Use the MENU button repeatedly to return to the Main Menu.

) to select US V-Chip.

) to enter the next

) to select the desired View and Block. screen. arrow (

rating.

) . U. S. TV Ratings A D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Allowed Rating Blocked Rating MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Blocking Specific Content Themes From the US V-Chip Menu, you can set sub-ratings to block specific programs based on their content. To block program content:

1. Press the up or down arrow (

2. Press the left or right arrow (

3. Press the up or down arrow(

4. Press the left or right arrow (

5. U.S. TV Ratings is highlighted. Press the left or right arrow (

6. Use the up, down, left and right arrows (

7. Press the OK button repeatedly to toggle between View and Block. To view content themes after youve locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock.

) to select V-Chip in the Parental Control submenu.

) to enter the next screen.

) to select US V-Chip.

) to enter the next screen.

) to select the desired rating.

30 Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings All Children Directed to Children 7 Years and Older General Audience Parents Guidance Suggested D L S V Content Themes Sexually Explicit Dialogue Adult Language Sexual Situations Violence Parents Strongly Cautioned FV Fantasy Violence TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Mature Audience Only screen.

) to select V-Chip in

) to enter the next the Parental Control submenu. US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit Menu, follow these steps:

1. Press the up or down arrow (

2. Press the left or right arrow (

3. Press the up or down arrow (

4. Press the left or right arrow (

5. Press the up or down arrow(

6. Press the left or right arrow (

7. Press the up or down arrow (

8. Press the OK button repeatedly to toggle between View and Block. Ratings.

) to select US V-Chip.

) to enter the next

) to select the desired

) to select U.S. Movie screen. rating. Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs, you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher-rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings, follow these steps:

1. Press the up or down arrow (

2. Press the left or right arrow (

3. Press the up or down arrow (

4. Press the left or right arrow (

5. Press the up or down arrow (

English Ratings or Canadian French Ratings. the Parental Control submenu.

) to select Canadian

) to select V-Chip in

) to select Canada

) to proceed to the

) to enter the next next screen. V-Chip. screen. 31 Rating G PG PG-13 R Category General audience Parental guidance suggested Unsuitable for children under 13 Restricted; under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC-17 X No one under 17 admitted Mature audience only Canadian English Ratings C C8+

G PG 14+

18+

Allowed Rating Blocked Rating MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit

) to proceed.

) to select the desired rating. 6. Press the left or right arrow (

7. Press the up or down arrow (

8. Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. Open V-Chip - allows you to select the downloadable rating level. In the event that a new rating system is provided by the broadcaster, the new rating options would appear within this menu. Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs The Unrated/Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E. 1. Press the up or down arrow (

2. Press the left or right arrow (

3. Press the up or down arrow (

4. Press the left or right arrow (

View All unrated programs are available. Block All unrated programs are not available. Reset Downloadable Data 1. Press the up or down arrow (

2. Press the left or right arrow (

3. Select this option to reset the downloadable V-Chip data. When you select this option, a confirmation box opens. Press the left or right arrow (

) to select. 4. Press the OK button to reset the downloadable rating data, if present.

) to select V-Chip in the Parental Control submenu.

) to proceed to the next screen.

) to highlight Unrated/Exempt Ratings.

) to toggle between View and Block.

) to select V-Chip in the Parental Control submenu.

) to proceed to the next screen. Input Block 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control. If parental controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. 3. Press the up or down arrow (

Block. 4. Press the left or right arrow (

Source List screen. 5. Press the up or down arrow (

6. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. A checkmark in the box to block the input. When you tune to that input, you will need to enter a password to view the channel. locked/unlocked icon appears next to the selected input.

) to display the Input

) to highlight Input

) to place a Language Menu To select the preferred language for all menus, follow the steps below. You can choose between English, Espanol, or Francais. 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu 2. Use the up or down arrow (

) to select Language. appears). 32 Input Block TV AV1 AV2 CMPT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label No Label Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit MENU Back OK Set Select CLEAR Exit Language English Espaol Franais On Desactivado Dsactiv MENU Back Adjust Select CLEAR Exit Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit 3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to display the Language Screen. 4. Press the up or down arrow (

5. Press the left or right arrow (

6. Press the MENU or CLEAR key to exit the menu. language for the menu.

) to select On or Off.

) to select the preferred USB Menu USB Menu The USB feature on your TV allows you to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JPEG). To utilize this feature, follow these steps:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Use the up or down arrow (

3. Press the OK button or the right arrow ( ) to proceed to the USB Screen. Or, you can press the MEDIA button on the 4. Press the left or right arrow (

5. Press the OK button to confirm or playback. Or, you can press remote control to display the USB screen directly. Picture Preset Brightness Sharpness Expert Settings Advanced Settings Reset Picture Settings your USB device connected to your TV. the MENU button to use the menu option.

) to select the file or folder on

) to select USB. Picture Sound Setup Parental Control Language USB Exit Vibrant Picture 100 3 Select Enter Back CLEAR OK Media Type Photo-If you have photos on your USB device connected to your TV, this menu allows you to view the

) to highlight the picture, then press OK for photos individually by pressing the left or right arrow (

playback. For slideshow options, press MENU again to go to the Playback Options menu. Music- If you have mp3 audio files on your USB device connected to your TV, this menu allows to highlight the song, then press OK for playback. you to play files individually by pressing the For slideshow options, press MENU again to go to the Playback Options menu. Thumbnail Size - You can select to display the files or folders on your USB device in Small, Middle or Large size. USB Connection You can connect a device with USB to your TV or use a USB flash drive. This connection allows you to insert a USB flash drive directly or connect a compatible mass storage device with USB, such as a digital camera, a multi-format card reader, or an MP3 player. If you have a USB drive, plug it into the drive directly. If you have a device with a USB port, connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port and the other end to the USB jack on the side of the TV. To access and adjust the options of the USB device, refer to USB Menu. Side of this unit Or 33 Chapter 5 - Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Whats the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video?

Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. You may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 10 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering your location, this mapping program tells you which local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Are there other ways to view High Definition (HD) video?

Besides using an off-air antenna as mentioned above, you can also use a set-top box to receive digital video. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to purchase digital programming and have them connect the box to ensure you are viewing channels the best way. How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?

Press the INFO button to display the Channel Banner. Look at the bottom right corner of the screen. The dot () is displayed for a digital channel. If there is no dot, it is an analog channel. Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?

Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which fills your screen, but is sometimes sent in 4/3 which does not fill your screen. It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video. If there are bars on the screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. Some bars cant be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top left of the screen. For more information on screen formats, go to page 18. Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them, theres nothing there?

Some channels enabled by the cable company dont carry programming, such as video ondemand. When channels are unavailable, your TV screen is blank or appears like snow. You probably want to remove these channels from your Channel List. Remove these in the Channel Skip Menu. Go to page 24 for more information. Why does the first channel search take a long time?

If you have both analog and digital channels, the TV is looking for all available channels in the Channel List. If you do have digital channels, the TV is also searching for scrambled channels, non-scrambled channels, and each sub-channel of that digital channel. 34 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your TV Problems The TV wont turn on. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is live by plugging in another device. The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. Select the Button Block feature on the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on. You may be tuned to an input with no component connected to it. If youre trying to view a connected component, press INPUT until the picture from that component appears. The Signal Type option may be set incorrectly. Go to page 23 for detailed instructions. The channel may be blank. Try changing channels. If youre watching your VCR and its connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack, VCR). Also make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). The sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality. If youre getting a black and white picture from a component youve connected to your TV, you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks. A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV; three video cables or bundled component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT Check the antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. Try adjusting the sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions. There is no sound, but the picture is fine. The sound might be muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. If using DVI or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the devices left and right audio output jacks to The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 22 for more information. If your audio source has only one jack or is a (mono) audio source, make sure you have plugged the connection into the L AUDIO INPUT jack on the TV. the TVs L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks. jacks on the back of your TV. The screen is blank. Check your connections. If you used yellow, red, and white cables to connect, make sure theyre connected to the red, white, and yellow AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV. If youre trying to watch something thats playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel. Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on. Try another channel. 35 The buttons on the side panel dont work. The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to uncheck the box. Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again. The TV turns off unexpectedly. The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the TV on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low. Unplug. Wait 10 minutes. Plug in again. You cant select a certain channel. The channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control Menu. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press Press the TV button and then try to change channels. the TV/VCR button on your VCR). The stereo reception is noisy. It may be a weak station. Use the Sound Menu and Analog TV Sound to choose mono. A black box appears on the screen. Closed captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 26 for more instructions. You are having problems with the HDMI Connection. Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your component and reconnect it. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If you are tuned to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HMDI 3 INPUT and youre receiving Unusable Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on the remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in the Channel Banner, the HDMI or DVI device isnt responding. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance. If you tune to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 INPUT and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the video takes a long time to appear, your HDMI or DVI component is having unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If problems persist, try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI component If you have black bars on each side of your picture, the component you connected might have a switch or a menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this. Choose either 720p or 1080i. trouble sending video information to the TV. Reconnect your device. Reset the power by for further assistance. 36 The remote control doesnt work. Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure there is a clear path. The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV. The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. The Universal Remote control doesnt work. This TV utilizes new remote control signals and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, and generic universal remotes, etc.). Over time, newer universal remotes will become available that should pick up the new TV codes. You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls. If the rating limits dont work, you must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Control. Select V-Chip and then press the left or right arrow (

) to proceed to the next screen. Rating Enable is highlighted. Press the left or right arrow (

) to select On to have the rating limits take effect. The V-Chip wont let me watch a program even though its not rated as violent. Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View Separately in order to view movies with an NR rating. What else can I do?

If youve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your TV. Note that after a reboot, you may need to run your TV through the setup process again. To do a reboot, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or power strip. Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.tclusa.com for updated FAQs or contact TCL Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service. Care and Cleaning Caution: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV. The TVs screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. While cleaning, do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire, shock hazard or damage to the TV. 37 V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V). TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V). TV-G (Parental Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V). TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. TV-Y (All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children. Canadian English V-Chip Rating System 18+ (Adult) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex. 14+ (Viewer 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity. PG (Parental Guidance) Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity. G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity. 38 C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content. C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten childrens sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 18 ans+ (Adult) Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. 16 ans+ (Viewer 16 and over) Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes. 13 ans+ (Viewer 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13. 8 ans+ (Viewer 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program is suitable for most audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children

(under the age of 8) who do not distinguish between reality and imagination. G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains no violence, or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way. Television Specifications Broadcasting system Receiving Channels Tuner type US System NTSC-M ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM VHF2-13 UHF14-69 CATV 14-36 (A)-(W) 37-59 (AA)-(WW) 60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ) 86-94 (86)-(94)95-99 (A-5)-(A-1) 100-135 (100)-(135) 01 (4A) Frequency synthesized 39 TTE Technology, Inc. (TTE) Limited Warranty All LCD Models EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES). What your warranty covers: Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner of this TCL product when purchased from an Authorized Dealer of TCL brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. New LCD Televisions For how long after your purchase:

Two (2) years from date of purchase for parts. Two (2) years from date of purchase for labor. What we will do:

At TTEs discretion, pay an Authorized TCL Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. See How to get service. How to get service:

Call 1-877-300-8837. Please have your units date of purchase, place of purchase and model/

serial number ready. The model/serial number information can be found on the back of your unit. A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. If it is determined that your unit requires service, the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited Warranty statement. At the sole discretion of TTE, television screen sizes 32 and smaller will either be repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. At the sole discretion of TTE, television screen sizes 33 through 55 will either be repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center or repaired in-home. If repaired at an Authorized TCL Service Center, TTE is not responsible for transportation costs to the Authorized TCL Service Center. However, TTE will pay for return shipping. TTE will provide instructions for packaging and shipping the unit. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice from an Authorized Dealer which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. What your warranty does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Owners Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your Authorized Dealer.) Installation and related adjustments. Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods. Signal reception problems not caused by your unit. Damage from misuse or neglect. Batteries. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes (including but not limited to rental purposes). A unit purchased or serviced outside the USA. A unit sold as is or with all faults Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Special, incidental or consequential damages. 40 Product Registration:

Please register your TCL purchase on-line at www.tclusa.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty:

THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may How State Law relates to this warranty:

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the United States: This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information. Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. 41 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please do not send any products to the California address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. TTE Technology, Inc. 1255 Graphite Drive Corona, CA 92881 2011 TTE Technology, Inc. TCL and associated marks are trademarks of TCL S.A.used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in China Part No.: 72-MT05AT-X401A 42