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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the RGB/PC IN or HDMI IN connection, you can watch your computer's display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. To connect a PC to the RGB/PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the RGB/PC IN terminal on the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. TV back panel Analog RGB computer cable PC audio cable PC audio output Computer Conversion adapter (if necessary) • To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting it to the TV. The RGB/PC IN terminal can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA and WXGA signal formats. For detailed signal specifications ( page 56). Other formats or nonstandard signals will not be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on page 43). Note: • The PC audio input terminal on the TV is shared with the HDMI 1 analog audio input terminal ( page 44). • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. • An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal. • Depending on the DVD's title and the specifications of the PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. • Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Signal No. name Pin Signal No. name Pin Signal No. name 1R 6 Ground 11 Reserved 2G 7 Ground 12 SDA 3B 8 Ground 13 H-sync 4 Reserved 9 5V 14 V-sync 5 Reserved 10 Ground 15 SCL To connect a PC to the HDMI IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN terminal on the TV, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable and analog audio cables. If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). Separate analog cables are not necessary ( page 13). TV back panel HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable PC audio cable PC audio output Computer The HDMI IN input can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal specifications, see page 56. Note: • The edges of the images may be hidden. • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. no overscanning). 19

Section	Page
Chapter 1: Introduction	9
Features of your new TV	9
Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV	10
TV front and side panel controls and connections	11
TV back panel connections	12
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV	13
Overview of cable types	13
About the connection illustrations	13
Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder	14
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, or a satellite receiver	15
Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI input	16
REGZA-LINK® connection	17
Connecting a digital audio system	18
Connecting a stereo audio system	18
Connecting a personal computer (PC)	19
Chapter 3: Using the remote control	20
Installing the remote control batteries	20
Remote control effective range	20
Adjusting the viewing angle	20
Learning about the remote control	21
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation	22
Main menu layout	22
Setup/Installation menu layout	23
Navigating the menu system	23
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV	24
Initial Setup	24
Selecting the menu language	24
Configuring the antenna input source for the ANT/CABLE terminal	24
Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory	24
Programming channels automatically	25
Setting channel skip	26
Labeling channels	26
Setting the HDMI® audio mode	27
Viewing the digital signal meter	28
Setting the time zone	28
Viewing the system status	28
Reset Factory Defaults	28
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features	29
Selecting the video input source to view	29
Labeling the video input sources	29
To clear the input labels:	30
Tuning channels	30
Tuning channels using the Channel Browser™	30
Favorites Browser	30
To open the Channel Browser™:	31
Elements of the Channel Browser™	31
Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List	32
Setting the Channel Tuning Mode	32
Tuning to the next programmed channel	32
Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)	32
Switching between two channels using Channel Return	33
Switching between two channels using SurfLock™	33
Selecting the picture size	33
Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only)	35
Using the auto aspect ratio feature	35
Selecting the cinema mode	35
Using the FREEZE feature	36
Adjusting the picture	36
Selecting the picture mode	36
Adjusting the picture quality	36
Using the closed caption mode	37
Base closed captions	37
Digital CC Settings	37
CC Selector	37
Adjusting the audio	38
Muting the sound	38
Using the digital audio selector	38
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts	38
Adjusting the audio quality	39
Selecting the optical audio output format	39
Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature	39
Using the Locks menu	39
Entering the PIN code	39
If you cannot remember your PIN code	40
Changing your PIN code	40
Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip)	40
Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies	41
Locking channels	42
Unlocking programs temporarily	42
Using the input lock feature	42
Using the Game Timer®	43
Using the control panel lock feature	43
Using the PC settings feature	43
Setting the PC Audio	44
Using the Media Player	44
Using the Media Player with USB	44
To select the Auto Start function	45
To open the Media Player	45
Viewing photo files	45
Playing music files	46
During playback	46
Viewing photo files and playing music files at same time	46
Setting the sleep timer	47
Automatic Power Down	47
No Signal Power Down	48
Using REGZA-LINK®	48
REGZA-LINK® playback device (DVD player, etc.) control	48
REGZA-LINK® input source selection	49
VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver	49
Other REGZA-LINK® functions	49
Displaying TV status information	50
Understanding the last mode memory feature	50
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features	51
Using the advanced picture settings features	51
Using Dynamic Contrast	51
Using the static gamma feature	51
Selecting the color temperature	51
Using CableClear® digital noise reduction	51
Using MPEG noise reduction	52
Using the Color Master® feature	52
Using the Base Color Adjustment	52
Using the Game Mode feature	52
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting	53
General troubleshooting	53
Chapter 9: Appendix	55
Specifications	55
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals	56
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions	57

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a personal computer

(PC)

With either the RGB/PC IN or HDMI IN connection,

you can watch your computer’s display on the TV

and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers.

To connect a PC to the RGB/PC IN terminal

on the TV:

When connecting a PC to the RGB/PC IN terminal on

the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable

and a PC audio cable.

• To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the

PC before connecting it to the TV. The RGB/PC IN

terminal can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA

and WXGA signal formats. For detailed signal

specifications (

page 56). Other formats or non-

standard signals will not be displayed correctly.

• To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting

feature (

"Using the PC settings feature" on page

43).

Note:

• The PC audio input terminal on the TV is

shared with the HDMI 1 analog audio input

terminal (

page 44).

• Some PC models cannot be connected to this

TV.

• An adapter is not needed for computers with a

compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal.

• Depending on the DVD’s title and the

specifications of the PC on which you are

playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be

skipped or you may not be able to pause

during multi-angle scenes.

• Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector

To connect a PC to the HDMI IN terminal on

the TV:

When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN terminal on

the TV, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable and

analog audio cables.

If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an

HDMI cable (type A connector). Separate analog

cables are not necessary (

page 13).

The HDMI IN input can accept and display VGA,

SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p

(60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p

(24Hz/60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal

specifications, see page 56.

Note:

• The edges of the images may be hidden.

• If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p,

1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode

scales the video to display the entire picture

within the borders of the screen (i.e. no

overscanning).

TV back panel

PC audio cable

PC audio output

Conversion adapter

(if necessary)

Computer

Analog

RGB

computer

cable

No.

Signal

name

No.

Signal

name

No.

Signal

name

Ground

Reserved

Ground

SDA

Ground

H-sync

Reserved 9

V-sync

Reserved 10

Ground

SCL

TV back panel

PC audio cable

PC audio output

Computer

HDMI-to-DVI

adapter

cable