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Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, orQUICK USEAND INSTALLATION GUIDE
other devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback.
Use the simple Quick Use and Installation
Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at an even
Guide(supplied with your TV information
level. Peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial
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media (games), or weak signals with the push of one button.
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AutoSound? allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a
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personal control that you set according to your own preferences through
the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music,
and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the partic-
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Channel Edit allows you to add or delete channels from the list stored inM-LINK INSTRUCTIONSFOR USE
the TV?s memory. Channel Edit makes it easy to limit or expand the num-
Use the simple M-Link Instructions for Use
ber of channels that are available to you when you press the Channel (+) or
(-) buttons on your remote control.(supplied with your TV information packet)
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue orfor details on:
voice conversations as onscreen text.
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Gemstar Guide Plus+gives the user a listing of current programming
Devices (VCR, DVD, CableInstructions for use
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the TV Remote Control
Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote-controlled
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or multibrand devices that you have connected to your TV. After the com-Controls of Your Accessory Devices
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control all of the devices.
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Upcoming Shows,Specials and News
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control through the onscreen menu). Y Sort by Movies, Sporting Events or
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