GLOSSARYOF TELEVISION TERMS
Active ContrActive Control continuously measures and corrects theol Y Incredible Stereo (or SurrFalse acoustic management of theound) Y
incoming signals to provide the best picture possible.audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of the wall of sound that
surrounds the listener and heightens overall viewing pleasure.
Alternate Channel Y Allows you to toggle between the last two channels
viewed by pressing the A/CH button on the remote control.Menu YAn onscreen list of feature controls available for you to adjust or
Audio/Video InputsJacks (standard RCA), located on the back of theYset.
TV, used for external accessory devices. These jacks are designed toOnscreen Displays (OSD) YThe wording or messages generated by the
receive higher picture resolution and offer sound-connection options.television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature controls (color
adjustment or programming, for example).
Auto Programming Y When activated, this feature scans for all available
channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only activeRemote Control Sensor Window YThe window or opening found on the
broadcast stations in the TVOs memory.television control panel through which infrared remote control command
Channel Edit Y The feature that allows you to add or delete channels fromsignals are received.
the list of channels stored in the TVOs memory. Second Audio Program (SAP) YAn additional audio channel provided
for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) broadcast standard. A
Closed Captioning Y The broadcast standard feature that allows you tomonaural soundtrack included within the recorded or video signal (usually
read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designedcontaining a second language translation for the displayed programming).
to help the hearing impaired, Closed Captioning shows dialogue and con-
versations while a TV program is in progress.Status/Exit Button YThe remote control function that allows you to
Coaxial Cable YA single solid wire normally matched with a metal plugquickly confirm what channel number you are watching. Status/Exit can
(F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a 75-ohmalso be used to clear the television of onscreen displays or information.
input found on the television or VCR.You can use Status/Exit rather than having to wait for the displays to Otime
Component Video Inputs YInputs that allow the separate reception ofout,� or automatically disappear from the screen.
blue, red, and luminance signals. These inputs provide the highest possibleS-Video Input YSignal input that allows direct connection of high-resolu-
color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal-source materi-tion video sources, such as a satellite receiver, DVD player, S (Super)-
al, such as the kind available from DVD players.VHS videocassette recorder, or video games. Provides improved picture
resolution, sharpness, and clarity.
Composite Video Input YAn input in which all the components required
for displaying the onscreen image are combined in one signal.Tint YTV function that allows you to change the general color balance
High-definition TelevisionY High-resolution digital television.(HDTV)between cool and warm. Adjust tint according to your personal preference.
INDEX
Active Controla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Incr.(edible) Surround Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Alternate Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
AutoChrona Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Name Control (Channel Label) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
AutoLocka ControlsPicture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Registration of TV Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
AutoLocka Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Remote Control Use with Accessory Devices
Blocking Programs based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . .32Code-Entry Method of Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Blocking Programs based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Direct Access Method of Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Blocking Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Direct-Entry Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-50
Blocking Control (Activating Blocking Controls)Search . . . . . . . .34Method of Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Blocking based on No Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35VCR Specific Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Clearing All Blocked Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Rotation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Understanding the AutoLocka Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AutoPicturea Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43SAP (Secondary Audio Programs) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
AutoProgram Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Screen Format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
AutoSounda Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Sharpness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AV L (Automatic Volume Leveler) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Balance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Stereo/Mono Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Bass Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Surf (Channel Surf) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Blue Mute Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Timer Controls
Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Activate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Care and Cleaning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Clock, Time Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Channel Edit (Add/Delete Channels) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Display Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Start Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Start Time Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Color Temperature (Color Temp) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Stop Time Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Digital Options (Eye Fidelitya) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Tint Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Dyn(amic) Contrast Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Treble Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Freeze Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42TV Speaker Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Wa rranty (Limited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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