FPE1508DV

15??? FLAT PANEL LCD TV

WITH BUILT-IN DVD PLAYER

OWNER'S MANUAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning THE Disc

A defective or soiled disc inserted into the unit can cause sound to drop out during playback.

Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges.

???Do NOT touch the surface of the unlabeled side of the disc.

???Do NOT stick paper or tape on the surface.

???Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

???NEVER use solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the disc.

???Clean the disc before playback. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth.

???Do NOT use irregular shaped discs (example : heart shaped, octagonal, etc.). They may cause malfunctions.

Cleaning the unit

???Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power cord before maintaining the unit.

???Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth that has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly. Wipe with a dry cloth.

???Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to remove dust.

Important Note

Before transporting the unit, remove the disc from the disc compartment.

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CONTENTS

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QUICK INSTALLATION

Turning On the Unit for the first time

The first time you turn on the unit, the unit will enter the setup mode. You can easily follow the prompt message on the screen to complete basic TV settings.

Make sure the RF aerial has been connected properly to the TV antenna input jack on the rear of the system.

DISC FORMATS

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GETTING STARTED

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

???Point the remote control at the remote sensor located on the unit.

???When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared remote sensor may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.

???The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).

TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES

1. Open the battery door.2. Insert 2 ???AAA??? batteries.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the batteries become weak, the operating distance of the remote control is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

NOTES

???If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage corrosion.

???Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.

???Always remove batteries as soon as they become weak.

???Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control.

WARNING : Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

Many universal remote controls have a ???learning??? feature. We recommend you use that feature to program the remote control.

For any questions or problems related to programming a universal remote control, you must contact the customer service department of the universal remote control manufacturer for assistance, or refer to the instructions included with the universal remote control. We cannot offer assistance in programming universal remote controls.

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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE

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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE

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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING A TV ANTENNA / CABLE / SATELLITE

To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received from one of the following sources:

-An indoor or outdoor aerial antenna

-A cable system

-A satellite system

CONNECTING AN A/V DEVICE

To connect to other equipment such as a VCR, camcorder, satellite system or cable, etc.

Connecting to a VCR /

Camcorder / Satellite

System / Cable

Connect theAUDIO and S-VIDEO cable (not included) as shown.

Make sure you connect the cable from the other equipment (AUDIO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT) to this unit (AUDIO IN and S-VIDEO IN).

NOTE

Please refer to the user manual for the other equipment for more information.

VCR / CAMCORDER /

SATELLITE SYSTEM /

CABLE, etc.

To S-VIDEO OUT / AUDIO OUT jacks

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING DEVICES WITH A COMPOSITE (YELLOW RCA-TYPE) VIDEO

OUTPUT

To connect A/V devices such as a VCR, video game system or camcorder.

Connecting to a VCR / Video Game System / Camcorder

Connect the AUDIO / VIDEO cable (not included) as shown.

Make sure you connect the cable from the other equipment (AUDIO and VIDEO OUT) to this unit (AUDIO and VIDEO IN).

To AUDIO

/ VIDEO IN jacks (AV IN)

To AUDIO / VIDEO

OUT jacks

NOTE

Please refer to the user manual for the other equipment for more information.

CONNECTING DEVICES WITH A COMPOSITE (YELLOW RCA-TYPE) VIDEO

INPUT

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING A HIGH-DEFINITION (HD) SOURCE

High-Definition (HD) Devices with component video output must be connected to the YUV input. Connect the component video cable and audio cable (not included) as shown.

Make sure you connect the component video cable and audio cable from the other equipment (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT) to this unit (COMPONENT VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN - YUV IN).

NOTE

When connecting a DVD player to the television, the picture resolution is solely dependent upon the resolution supported by the DVD player attached. DVD player resolutions vary from 480i to 1080i, and this unit can support DVD players up to a maximum resolution of 1080i.

CONNECTING A PC

Connect the 15-pin D-SUB PC/VGA connector from your computer to the 15-pin D-SUB PC/VGA input on this unit using a monitor cable and an audio cable (not included) as shown.

Make sure you connect the cable from the computer (PC Connector and AUDIO - PC OUT) to this unit (MONITOR / VGA and AUDIO - PC IN).

To AUDIO jack

(PC OUT) To PC connector

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CONNECTIONS

POWER SUPPLY

Using the Car Power Adapter

The car power adapter allows the unit to be used with vehicles that have a 12V, negative ground electrical system.

Cautions

???Use the provided car power adapter only. Use with other car power adapters could damage the unit.

???The car power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.

???In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate this unit or view videos while driving a vehicle.

???Make sure the unit is securely fastened to prevent it from falling or flying through the air in the event of an accident.

??? When the inside of the cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ashes or dust, the plug section may become hot due to

poor contact. Be sure to clean the cigarette lighter socket before use.

??? After use, disconnect the car power adapter from both the unit and cigarette

lighter socket.

Using the AC Power Adapter

???The supplied AC power adapter operates on AC 120V.

???Press the STANDBY/ON button on the top of the unit or remote control to turn on the unit.

Note

???The AC power adapter included with this unit is for its use only. Do not use it with other equipment.

???Be sure the AC power adapter is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections.

??? Make sure that all the components are connected correctly.

??? To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of wall outlet, then fully insert.

??? When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adapter.

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INSTALLATION

REMOVING THE BASE STAND

WARNING: The LCD Display is very fragile, and must be protected at all times when removing the base stand. Be sure that no hard or sharp object, or anything that could scratch or damage the LCD display, comes into contact with it. Do NOT place pressure on the front of the unit at any time because the screen could crack.

1.Disconnect any cables or cords connected to the unit.

2.Lay the unit down on a flat surface, so the backside is facing up, making sure to place a soft cushioned material (such as a pillow or thick piece of foam) beneath the screen.

3.Remove the four screws and then remove the BASE STAND from the TV.

MOUNTING ON THE WALL

This unit is VESA-compliant, and is designed to be wall-mounted with a VESA-compliant 3??? x 3??? (75mm x 75mm) mounting kit designed for flat-panel TVs (sold separately). Mount this unit according to the directions included with the mounting kit.

NOTE

Remove the base stand before mounting the unit on the wall.

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USING HEADPHONES

??? Turn down the volume before connecting headphones to the unit, then adjust the volume to your desired level.

???When headphones are connected, no sound will come from the front speakers.

NOTE

Avoid listening to sound at high levels for prolonged periods of time. This may be harmful to you and may cause hearing loss.

Headphones

[1/8"(3.5mm) diameter plug]

Unit operation

TURNING THE UNIT ON

When the AC power adapter is connected, press the STANDBY/ON button on the top of the unit to turn it on. Press the FUNCTION button to select the desired mode

(TV / DVD / AV IN / YUV IN / PC IN). If you select DVD, the DVD logo will appear on the screen.

Note

When the unit is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC power adapter from AC power outlet.

SOUND system

Dolby Digital (for DVD)

Dolby Digital is a sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. This unit automatically recognizes

DVDs that have been recorded with Dolby Digital.

Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded with 6 channels.

Some sources marked Dolby Digital may be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2 channel system. Look for this logo on your unit.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

???Dolby??? and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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TV SETUP

Note: Some setting items on the menu screen may not activate depending on what mode the unit is currently in (TV/AV in/YUV in/PC in).

PICTURE MENU

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the button to enter PICTURE settings.

3. Use the or button to select the options (Picture Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Tint or

Color). Adjust them using the or button (Screen will change to your desired setting).

4.Repeat step 3 to adjust other options.

5.To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT or MENU button repeatedly.

Picture Mode : Select from preset screen display settings to match the type of show you are watching

(Standard, Soft, Movie and Personal). Select Personal mode to recall your custom settings on contrast, brightness, sharpness, tint and color.

AUDIO MENU

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the or button to select Audio, then press the button to enter the Audio settings.

3. Use the or button to select the options (Sound Mode, Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Language or

MTS). Adjust them using the or button.

4. Repeat step 3 to adjust other options.

5.To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT or MENU button repeatedly.

Note

Experiment with different sound settings until you find the settings you prefer.

MTS (Multi Channel Television Sound) : Select Stereo / SAP (Secondary Audio Program) / Mono.

Note

The SAP (Secondary Audio Programs) feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language.

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TV SETUP

TIME MENU

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the or button to select time, then press the

button to enter the time settings.

3. Use the or button to select the options (OSD Duration, Sleep Timer, Time Zone or Day Saving Time). Adjust them using the or button.

4.Repeat step 3 to adjust other options.

5.To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT or MENU button repeatedly.

OSD (On Screen Display) Duration : Select the length of time for the On screen menu is displayed : 15

SETUP MENU

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the or button to select SETUP, then press the button to enter the SET UP settings.

3. Use the or button to select the options (OSD

Language, Color Mode, PC Set Up, Closed Caption or Restore Setting). Adjust them using the or button (Screen will change to your desired setting); or press the button to go into the detailed settings.

4.Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options.

6. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT or MENU button repeatedly.

OSD (On Screen Display) Language : Select On-screen menu language from English / French /

Spanish.

Color Mode : Adjust the three color temperature of the picture. Choose from Normal (balanced), Warm (red white), or Cool (blue white) modes.

Restore Setting : If you reset the TV to the factory settings, all your present settings on PICTURE and Audio will be erased and replaced by the factory???s default settings.

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TV SETUP

PC Set Up (in PC mode only)

- Resolution : 1,024 x 768 max

- Refresh Frequency : 60Hz max

H - Pos : Center the image by moving it left or right.

V - Pos : Center the image by moving it up or down.

Clock : Adjusts the display clock to change width of the image.

Phase : Adjusts the image if there is flicker of screen letters, color misalignment, or blurring.

Best Resolution is 1024x768

Closed Caption

Note

This function only works on ATSC programs broadcast with captions.

PARENTAL MENU

Password

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the or button to select PARENTAL, then press the button to enter the PARENTAL settings.

The menu locked screen will be displayed.

3.Enter a 4-digit password. Once entered, the screen will enter the Parental menu. The preset password is 0000.

If you forget the password,

enter ??? 8888 ??? to unlock parental control.

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TV SETUP

Parental

1. Use theorbutton to select various Parental settings. Adjust them using theorbutton, or press thebutton to go into the detailed settings.

2. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu. 3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 to adjust other options.

4. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT or MENU button repeatedly.

Rating Enable : Select On to edit the following parental items. Select Off to disable parental control.

TV SETUP

TV MENU (For TV Mode Only)

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the or button to select TV, then press the button to enter the TV settings.

3. Use theorbutton to select the options (Antenna,

Auto Scan, Auto Scan Add CH, Channel Skip, Channel No., Channel Label or DTV Signal). Adjust them using the or button, or press the button to go into the detailed settings.

4. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options.

6. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT or MENU button repeatedly.

Auto Scan Add CH : Search for more usable stations and add them in memory. The stations stored before

Channel Skip

1. Use the or button to select a channel. (Press the button to select the last channel of the page; press again to go to the next page. Press the button to select the first channel of the page; press again to

return to the previous page.)

2.Press the ENTER button to shift between On / Off. (Select On to skip the selected channel. The channel

will not appear when you press the CH / CH button.)

Channel Label

You can edit a label for each channel.

1. Use the or button to select the number or letter.

Use the or button to move and edit the next character.

2.After editing, the Channel and Channel Label will be shown on the screen when you press the DISPLAY button.

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CD/DVD OPERATION

This owner???s manual explains the basic instructions of this unit. Some DVDs are produced with limited operation during playback. For example, many DVDs do not allow users to skip government warnings, or in some cases previews or other features. This is not a defect in the unit. Refer to the instruction notes of discs.

??? ??? may appear on the screen during operation. A ??? ??? means that the desired operation is not permitted by the unit or disc.

PLAYING A DISC

1.Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the unit.

2.Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select DVD mode or directly to press DVD button on the remote, then press the ENTER button.

See CUSTOMIZING THE DVD FUNCTION SETTINGS before proceeding to step 3.

3.Press the PUSH OPEN button to open the disc door.

4.Hold the disc by its edge and gently push it onto the spindle with label side facing towards until hear a ???click???.

5.Push the disc tray to close the disc door.

It takes a short while for your unit to load the disc. After loading, the unit will automatically either bring you to the main menu of DVD, or start playing the DVD. If the unit does not automatically start playing the DVD, press the PLAY button.

PLAYING A PICTURE FILE DISC

This unit can play JPG files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs.

1.Press the PUSH OPEN button to open the disc door.

2.Hold the disc by its edge and gently push it onto the spindle with label side facing towards until hear a

???click???.

3.Push the disc tray to close the disc door.

4.The unit will load the disc and automatically display the contents of the disc on the screen, while also beginning to play the picture file. These files will then be played back one by one.

5.Press the STOP button to go to the folder list.

6.Press the or button to highlight a file to play. Press the PLAY button to start playback.

Note

???You can press the PAUSE button to interrupt playback, and press the PLAY button to resume playback.

???You also can use the GOTO function or use the numbered buttons to enter the image number to quickly select any image.

???Press the ANGLE button on the remote control to rotate the picture orientation by 90??.

PAUSING PLAYBACK (STILL MODE)

Press the PAUSE button. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. Each time you press the PAUSE button, the picture advances one frame.

STOPPING PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button at the location where you want to interrupt playback. To resume playback at the position where the disc was stopped, press the PLAY button.

If you press the STOP button twice, the unit???s memory will be cleared and pressing the PLAY button will reset the disc to the beginning.

SKIPPING TO A DIFFERENT TRACK

???Press the PREV button to go back to previous chapters/tracks.

???Press the NEXT button to advance chapters/tracks.

???For an Audio CD, use the number buttons (remote control only) to jump directly to that track number.

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CD/DVD OPERATION

FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE

1.Press the SEARCH or SEARCH button when a disc is playing.

???Each time the SEARCH or SEARCH button is pressed, the speed of fast scan changes in the following sequence:

2.Press the PLAY button when you reach the desired point to resume playback at normal speed.

SLOW-MOTION PLAY (DVD)

1.Press theSLOW button on remote control in the play mode. Each time theSLOW button is pressed, the speed of slow-motion playback changes in the following sequence:

2.Press the PLAY button to return to the normal playback speed.

AUDIO SELECTION (DVD)

On some discs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to select the preferred language and sound system.

1.While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number.

2.Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format.

Note

???If only one audio format is recorded, the number does not change.

???About two seconds later, playback continues in the new audio format.

SUBTITLE SELECTION (DVD)

1.While a DVD is playing, press the SUBTITLE button to display the current language setting, as shown in the example.

2.Press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language.

Note

???If only one language is recorded, the language does not change.

???About two seconds later, playback continues with the new subtitle you selected.

???The number of languages recorded differs depending on the disc.

???This function can only be used for discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple languages.

???On some DVDs, subtitles are activated from the main menu of the DVD. Press the DVD MENU button to activate the main menu.

ANGLE SELECTION (DVD)

Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles.

1.While you are playing a DVD with different angles recorded, press the ANGLE button to view the number of the current angle available.

2.Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to change the scene to the next angle in those recorded.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY FUNCTION (DVD)

While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to display information on operation status.

LOCATING A SPECIFIC TITLE (DVD)

If a DVD disc contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number.

1.In STOP mode, press the GOTO button.

2.Press the or button to highlight a specific field and press the corresponding number button(s) for the title you want.

3.Press the ENTER button to confirm. Playback starts from the selected title.

LOCATING A SPECIFIC CHAPTER / TRACK

If you know the chapter / track number you want to play, you can locate a specific chapter / track by directly selecting a chapter / track number.

1.Press the GOTO button to search for your desired chapter / track.

2.Press the or button to highlight a chapter / track and press the corresponding number button(s) for the chapter / track you want.

3.Press the ENTER button to confirm. Playback starts from the selected chapter / track.

LOCATING A SPECIFIC TIME

You can move to a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds)

1. Press the GOTO button.

2. Press the corresponding number button(s) for the setting point you want.

3. Press the ENTER button to confirm. Playback starts from the selected section.

Note

???Some discs may not respond to this process.

???Some scenes may not be located as precisely as you specified.

???This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of the DVD disc.

REPEAT PLAYBACK

You can play a specific title or chapter repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter repeat, entire DVD repeat, A-B repeat)

Repeating a chapter (DVD)

You can play the same chapter repeatedly.

1. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button until the ??? ??? indicator displays on the screen. The current chapter is played repeatedly.

Repeating a title

You can play the same title repeatedly.

2. While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button until the ??? ??? indicator displays on the screen. The current title is played repeatedly.

To resume normal playback

REPEAT PLAYBACK

You can play a single track or an entire disc repeatedly.

Repeating a single track (CD)

You can play the same track repeatedly.

1.While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button until the ?????? indicator displays on the screen.

The current track is played repeatedly.

Repeating an entire disc

2.While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button until the ?????? indicator displays on the screen. The entire disc is played repeatedly.

To resume normal playback

3. Press the REPEAT button until the ?????? indicator displays on the screen.

Repeating a specific section (DVD) (CD)

You can play a specific section repeatedly.

1.While the disc is playing, press the A-B button at the beginning of the section (is displayed) you want to play repeatedly.

2.Press the A-B button again at the end of the section ( is displayed) you want to play repeatedly.

3.The unit will immediately begin replaying your selection.

To resume normal playback

4. While the disc is playing, press the A-B button until the ?????? indicator displays on the screen. Note

???A-B repeat can only be used within the same title. If the start and end of the section to be repeated are in different titles, A-B repeat is cancelled.

???The A-B repeat function does not operate in scenes where different camera angles are recorded.

DVD PROGRAMMABLE PLAYBACK

PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY

The two types of programmed playback provided by this unit is title/chapter programmed playback.

Title/Chapter programmed playback (DVD)

1.Press the MEMORY button in PLAY mode.

2.Input the title (2 digits) and chapter (2 digits) by pressing the number buttons. (For example : 01 02, 02 05, 02 11.) It will move to the next item automatically.

3.Repeat steps 2 to add additional titles and chapters.

4.Press the PLAY button to start the programmed playback.

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CUSTOMIZING THE DVD FUNCTION SETTINGS

LANGUAGE SETUP

1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.

2.Use the or button to select the option (OSD Language, Audio, Subtitle or Disc Menu), press the button.

3.Use the or button to select your preferred language, then press the

ENTER button to confirm.

4.Press the button to go back to previous menu. Repeat steps 2 and 3

to adjust other options.

5. To exit the SETUP MENU and return to the normal screen, press the SETUP button.

Note

???Some DVDs may not play in the audio language you selected. A prior language may be programmed on the disc.

???Some DVDs may be set to display subtitles in a language other than the one you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the disc.

???Some DVDs allow to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the DVD MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle from the selection on the disc menu.

???Some DVDs may not included your pre-selected language. In this case, the DVD player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc???s initial language setting.

VIDEO SETUP

1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode.

2.Use the or button repeatedly until VIDEO SETUP appears.

3.Use the or button to select the option (Tv Mode, Brightness or

Contrast), then press the button. Use the or button to make adjustments, then press the ENTER button. (The screen will change to your selected setting).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to adjust other options.

5. To exit the SETUP MENU and return to the normal screen, press the SETUP button.

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