2 Features ........................................................................................... 4 Setting up the television .................................................................. 6 Using the TV................................................................................... 10 Specifications ................................................................................. 14 Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 14 Legal notices .................................................................................. 15 Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 17 Francais ..................................................... 19 Espanol ...................................................... 37 Important safety instructions 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. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. • Unplug this television from the power outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. • To avoid hazards, use only attachments recommended by the television manufacturer. • Do not use this television near water, such as near a bathtub, sink, or swimming pool. • Do not place this television on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The Portable Cart Warning (symbol provided by RETAC) television may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the television. • Slots and openings in the sides, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the television, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the television on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. This television should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This television should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase, unless proper ventilation is provided. • This television should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. • This television is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug fits into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate this television where the cord may be stepped on. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Caution To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Caution Important safeguards • Read all of these instructions. • Save these instructions for later use. Important safety instructions 3 Important safety instructions 3 • If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the television, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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. 6752134 Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamp 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire • Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) aluminum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire. • Secure a...