DirecTV HDTV User Manual
HDTV
User’ s Manual
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FCC Regulations
state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate it. Use of this device without the supplied power cord
may cause this set to be no-compliant with FCC part 15 regulations.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be
permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos,
phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 82040 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if
needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial
and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television.
Model No. _______________________________________________________
Serial No. ________________________________________________________
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Table Of Contents
WELCOME TO HDTV ................................................................................ 4
Getting Started ........................................................................................... 4
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS .................................................................... 5
Step 1: Unpack the System ......................................................................... 6
Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components .......................................... 6
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............................................6
Jacks and Cables.............................................................................................. 7
Front of the TV .................................................................................................8
Back of the TV ............................................................................................... 10
The Basic Connection.................................................................................... 12
The Advanced Connection .............................................................................13
Connecting Speakers to the TV ...................................................................... 14
Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................... 16
Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System..................................................... 16
Step 5: Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................... 16
Step 6: Order Programming...................................................................... 16
USING THE REMOTE............................................................................... 17
Remote Control Buttons ........................................................................... 18
Programming the Remote Control ............................................................ 20
Using the Remote to Control a Component .............................................. 21
Remote Control Codes ............................................................................. 22
BASIC TV OPERATION............................................................................ 23
About the Channel Banner .......................................................................24
Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode ............................................. 26
Changing Channels .................................................................................. 27
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ............................................................ 28
Using the INPUT Button........................................................................... 30
USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES............................................................. 31
Bringing Up the Program Guides.............................................................. 32
Anatomy of the TV Program Guide ........................................................... 33
Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide ................................................ 34
Tuning to a Program ................................................................................. 35
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Getting Around in the Guides .................................................................. 35
The Other Guides Icon............................................................................. 36
Using the GUIDE Button .......................................................................... 36
Exiting A Program Guide .......................................................................... 37
®
Sorting the DIRECTV
The Other Icons ....................................................................................... 40
ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS ................................................................... 41
Picture Quality Controls ........................................................................... 42
Picture Settings ..............................................................................................42
Auto Color..................................................................................................... 43
Color Warmth................................................................................................ 43
Noise Filter .................................................................................................... 43
Auto Converge............................................................................................... 43
Theatre ..........................................................................................................43
Reset Controls ............................................................................................... 43
Programming Guide .............................................. 38
Audio Controls ......................................................................................... 44
Mute.............................................................................................................. 44
Equalizer ....................................................................................................... 44
Speakers ........................................................................................................44
Special Audio ................................................................................................ 47
Loudness ....................................................................................................... 48
SAP ............................................................................................................... 48
Audio Language............................................................................................. 48
USING THE PROFILES ............................................................................. 49
About Profiles .......................................................................................... 50
The DIRECTV Setup ................................................................................. 50
Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List ...............................................................50
Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels ................................................. 51
Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit.............................................................. 51
Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit .................................................................. 52
The TV Setup ............................................................................................ 53
Editing Channels in a TV List.......................................................................... 53
Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels ...........................................................53
Setting the TV Rating ................................................................................ 54
The Rating Limit Screen ................................................................................. 55
Blocking Age-Based Ratings ...........................................................................56
Setting the Movie Rating ................................................................................ 58
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Blocking Unrated TV Shows ..........................................................................59
Choosing Your Profile ............................................................................... 60
Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ...................................................... 61
Locking the System .................................................................................. 62
Unlocking the System .................................................................................... 62
SYSTEM OPTIONS AND PREFERENCES .................................................. 63
Changing the Signal Source...................................................................... 64
Changing the Signal Type ......................................................................... 64
Auto Tuning .............................................................................................. 65
Channel Search ........................................................................................ 66
Mailbox ................................................................................................... 66
Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ............................................................ 67
Tuning to a Pay Per View Program ..................................................................67
Using the Program Guide for Pay Per View Programs .....................................68
Reviewing and Canceling an
Upcoming Purchase ...................................................................................... 70
Setting the Time and Date ........................................................................ 71
Using the Preferences Menu..................................................................... 71
Using Fetch .............................................................................................. 74
GETTING ASSISTANCE............................................................................ 75
Running the Interactive Setup................................................................... 76
Getting Antenna Information .................................................................... 76
The Select Dish Menu Screen................................................................... 77
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter ................................................................ 78
Your New Access Card ............................................................................. 78
Running the System Test ........................................................................... 78
REFERENCE.............................................................................................. 79
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 80
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................... 81
PROSCAN High Definition Television (HDTV) Limited Warranty.............. 82
FCC Registration Information ................................................................... 83
Accessory Information.............................................................................. 84
Index........................................................................................................ 92
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Welcome to HDTV
High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There
are two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television
Systems Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television Systems Committee. What
makes your High Definition Television (HDTV) special is that it has tuners capable of receiving ATSC and NTSC
formats as well as digital satellite signals. You can receive: analog (in NTSC format), digital terrestrial (in ATSC
format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite. This TV makes receiving all types of signals seamless.
Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.
SATELLITE
TERRESTRIAL
ANTENNA
(DIGITAL AND ANALOG)
OR
TERRESTRIAL
TOWER SENDING
DIGITAL SIGNALS
SATELLITE
DISH ANTENNA*
ANTENNA
HDTV
CABLE TV
TOWER SENDING
ANALOG SIGNALS
So why is it called High Definition? Definition—commonly called resolution—refers to the sharpness of the image
and is determined by the number of dots, or pixels, your screen uses to create the image. The more pixels the sharper
the image. An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1,000 columns of pixels. This results in a
display of over one million pixels. Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or “wide aspect ratio” of 16:9 as opposed to
the common 4:3 ratio. It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images (like today’s analog TVs) and
progressive images (like a computer monitor).
What this all means is that while digital broadcasting will bring many new possibilities, only people with HDTVs like
yours will actually be capable of realizing many of them. A wide aspect ratio, one million pixel resolution, CDquality audio with Dolby Digital surround sound, and improved interactivity are features of many digital broadcasts,
and your HDTV will help bring it all into your home.
GETTING STARTED
Now that you have an understanding of what your HDTV can do, read on to find necessary information about how to use
the TV.
The first section of this manual shows you how to connect components and speakers to your TV. The “Basic TV
Operation” section describes how you receive the three signals and the important modes of operation: TV mode and
DIRECTV mode. The rest of this manual describes how to use your television’s many features, such as program guides,
picture and audio controls, and system options.
* The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here.
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Setup and Connections
This section tells you how to get your
HDTV set up and connected. It describes
the cables you will need, explains the front
and back panels, and walks you through
the steps needed to start using your TV.
SETUP AND
1
CONNECTIONS
➣
USING THE REMOTE
2
BASIC TV OPERATION
3
USING THE
➣➣
4
PROGRAM GUIDES
➣
ADJUSTING TV
5
CONTROLS
➣
USING THE PROFILES
6
SYSTEM OPTIONS AND
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PREFERENCES
➣
➣
GETTING ASSISTANCE
8
REFERENCE
9
➣
Setup and Connections
STEP 1: UNPACK THE SYSTEM
Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord.
STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV TO OTHER
ON•OFF
DVD
VCR2
MUTE SKIP
CH
VOL
CH
GUIDE INFO
MENU CLEAR
123
456
789
INPUT
0
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD
RECORD
STOP PAUSE
PIP SWAP CH CTRL WHO
TVVCR1
AUX
DIRECTV
+
VOL
GO BACKFETCH
OK
ANTENNA
COMPONENTS
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been connected
with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you
have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The
following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide
what connection is best for you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or
disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Remote Control
Power Cord
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of
straight down the middle after you connect your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the audio/video
cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the safety
sheet packed with your unit.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air rising from it
will not flow around other components.
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Setup and Connections
JACKS AND CABLES
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make
connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.
This jack is available on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio
cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because
the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality.
Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for
video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component has
only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono)
audio jack on the TV.
S-Video Jack
Audio/Video Jacks
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and
DIRECTV signals.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and
coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and
ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal
distribution.
Optical Jack and Cables
The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you
own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you
can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best
sound quality.
Telephone Jack and Cord
The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line if
you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The phone line
connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV. You will need an
RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack
and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular
jack, call your local telephone company to find out how to get one
installed.
RF Jack
Digital Audio
Out Jacks
Phone Jacks
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Setup and Connections
FRONT OF THE TV
The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on the TV.
POWER MENU/OK TV/DIRECTV INFO
CH
VOL
VOL
CH
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
MENU/OK Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items.
VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < moves the
highlight left and adjusts menu controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > moves the
highlight right and adjusts menu controls.
CH v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are in TV mode and
press CHv, you scroll down through TV channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV
®
programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll down through DIRECTV
channels. In the menu system, CHv moves the highlight down and adjusts menu
controls.
CH ^ Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are in TV mode and press CH^,
you scroll up through TV channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and
are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll up through DIRECTV channels. In the menu
system, CH^ moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls.
If you cannot find your
remote control, you can
use the front panel of the
TV to operate many of
the TV’s features.
TV/DIRECTV Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode.
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the program guide to
get more information on the highlighted program or channel.
S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R
INPUT 4
AUDIO
HEADPHONE
INPUT 4 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR,
Internet access device, game, or camcorder.
S-VIDEO Lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality picture to a
component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR. When using S-Video, make
sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the S-Video connector.
VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
AUDIO L/MONO Provides left audio connection. The left audio
connector is usually white.
R AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The right audio
connector is usually red.
HEADPHONE Provides a connection for headphones.
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Setup and Connections
Making Connections to the Front Panel
You can connect one of many types of devices to the TV’s front panel, such as a video
game or camcorder for playback.
To connect a device to the front panel:
1. Open the small front panel door protecting the INPUT 4 jacks.
2. Connect the device’s audio/video outputs to the INPUT 4 audio and video jacks on
the TV.
3. If the device has S-Video capability, connect an S-Video cable (instead of the video
cable) from the device to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV. If not, skip this step.
4. Press the INPUT button on the remote control until FRNT (or SFRNT if you have
connected an S-Video cable) appears in the channel banner.
Below is an example of how you might connect a camcorder for playback.
S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R
INPUT 4
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Setup and Connections
BACK OF THE TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video
to video, right audio to right audio, etc.).
SATELLITE
IN
ACCESS
CARD
INTERFACE
DIGITAL
PHONE
JACK
ANTENNA B
IN
ANTENNA A
IN
AUDIO OUT
FRONT SPEAKER
+ +
R
_
+
R
_
REAR SPEAKER
INT.
FRONT SPEAKER
EXT.
TRANSMITTER OUT
LR
LR
FIX/VARIABLE OUT
L
_
+
L
_
LFE/SUB WOOFER
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3
AUDIO
SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the TV.
ACCESS CARD INTERFACE Insert the access card into the slot so your
programming provider can identify you. Make sure the contacts on the access card
are on the left of the card while inserting. (Refer to “New Access Card” in this
manual’s “Assistance” section for details.) The DIRECTV System requires a valid card.
PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the TV. The DIRECTV System
requires a phone line connection to periodically call out to program providers.
DIGITAL A UDIO OUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your
TV to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatrequality sound (six audio channels). You will not be able to use this jack and the LFE/
SUBWOOFER OUT simultaneously.
ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air or terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal
to the TV.
ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air or terrestrial antenna or cable TV
signal to the TV.
You can also use the ANT B IN (or ANT A IN) for video games and switch between
the two inputs using the ANTENNA button on the remote control. When using TV
games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the contrast at a low
setting. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time
at a high contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the picture
tubes. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are
the result of misuse.
SATELLITE
IN
ACCESS
CARD
INTERFACE
PHONE
JACK
ANTENNA B
IN
ANTENNA A
IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
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Setup and Connections
FRONT and REAR SPEAKER Terminals Use to connect external speakers for
front sound and rear surround sound.
FRONT SPEAKER INT. / EXT. (switch) Set to INT. if you want to use the
internal TV speakers only or the interal TV speakers plus separate rear speakers.
Set to EXT. if you want to use any combination of front external speakers. This
switch does not turn off the TV center speaker.
TRANSMITTER OUT Use to connect an optional component such as a
wireless audio transmitter.
FIX/VARIABLE OUT Use to connect an audio receiver or amplifier (an
auxiliary baseband component) for variably-controlled or fixed level stereo
output. When set to fixed (via the Audio Output choice in the Speakers menu),
a fixed-level audio signal is provided, making these jacks ideal for audio
recording or for use with an audio amplifier that has its own remote control.
LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Use to connect a LFE (Low Frequency Effects)
powered subwoofer. This jack is tailored for carrying low frequency
information. You will not be able to use this jack and the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (an optical output) simultaneously.
EXT.
INT.
FRONT SPEAKER
L
_
+
L
_
REAR SPEAKER
FRONT SPEAKER
LR
LR
LFE/SUB WOOFER
OUT
+ +
R
_
+
R
_
TRANSMITTER OUT
FIX/VARIABLE OUT
To specify how you have
set up your speakers,
press MENU on the
remote control and
choose Audio. Then
choose Speakers… from
the menu. For details,
see the section
“Adjusting TV Controls”
in this book.
INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a
VCR, laserdisc player, Internet access device, or DVD player.
• R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is
usually red.
• L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually
white.
• VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is
usually yellow.
• S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality
picture to a component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD
player. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio
cables, as well as the S-Video connector.
INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video component
such as a VCR or laserdisc player. Its jacks are the same as described for INPUT
1, above.
INPUT 3 Provides connection to a third NTSC (analog) video component,
such as a VCR or laserdisc. Its jacks are the same as described for INPUTS 1
and 2, except with no S-Video jack.
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3
VIDEO
LLL
RRR
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
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Setup and Connections
THE BASIC CONNECTION
TV and VCR
SATELLITE
DISH ANTENNA
CABLE OR
ANY ALTERNA TE
RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS
A DIGITAL OR ANALOG
TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA
CABLE OR
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
TV
SATELLITE
IN
ACCESS
CARD
INTERFACE
PHONE
JACK
ANTENNA B
IN
ANTENNA A
IN
VCR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
+ +
R
_
+
R
_
INT.
FRONT SPEAKER
EXT.
TRANSMITTER OUT
FIX/VARIABLE OUT
VIDEO
FRONT SPEAKER
L
_
+
L
_
REAR SPEAKER
LR
LFE/SUB WOOFER
LR
OUT
R
OUT
L
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
How to view
programming:
• To watch cable TV or off-air
TV programs from an
antenna in this connection,
press ANTENNA on the
remote control until
ANTENNA A is displayed in
the channel banner.
• To watch cable or any other
alternate RF signal, such as
digital or analog terrestrial,
press ANTENNA on the
remote control until
ANTENNA B is displayed in
the channel banner.
• To watch satellite
programming, press
DIRECTV on the remote
VIDEO
control and channel up or
down to the desired
program.
AUDIO
How to view your
VCR:
• Press INPUT on the remote
control and select the video
input (in this example,
VID1) in the channel
CH
CH
banner. Because the digital
decoder is in the TV, not the
VCR, digital channels
cannot be recorded. If an
off-air antenna is used, the
VCR output should be
viewed using one of the
video inputs.
Some cable systems may require a “conversion box.” If so, consult your cable
company’s box tuning instructions for details.
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• NOTE: Viewing a VCR in
AIR mode may result in
poor picture performance.
The ANT B and ANT A jacks
can receive digital or analog
RF signals. The illustrations
here are recommended
connections in a cable
environment.
Setup and Connections
THE ADVANCED CONNECTION
TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier
DVD
AMPLIFIER WITH
OPTICAL INPUT
CABLE OR
ANY ALTERNA TE
RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS
A DIGITAL OR ANALOG
TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA
CABLE OR
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
SATELLITE
DISH ANTENNA
TV
SATELLITE
IN
ACCESS
CARD
INTERFACE
PHONE
JACK
ANTENNA B
IN
ANTENNA A
IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
+ +
R
_
+
R
_
INT.
FRONT SPEAKER
EXT.
TRANSMITTER OUT
FIX/VARIABLE OUT
VIDEO
FRONT SPEAKER
L
_
+
L
_
REAR SPEAKER
LR
LFE/SUB WOOFER
LR
OUT
OUT
R
L
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3
VIDEO
AUDIO
After you have made your
connections, program the
TV to tune to the correct
video input channel to
see and hear audio and
video from the attached
component (VCR, DVD
player, etc.). Program your
TV as described in the
“System Options and
Preferences” section of
this book.
How to view your DVD
and VCR:
• To watch the VCR in this
connection, press INPUT
on the remote control
until the correct video
input appears (in this
example, VID1). Note
that because the digital
decoder is in the TV, not
the VCR, you cannot
record digital channels.
• To watch the DVD player
in this connection, press
INPUT on the remote
control until the correct
video input appears (in
this example, S-VID2).
VCR 1
Some cable systems may
require a “conversion
box.” If so, consult your
VIDEO
OUT
IN FROM ANT
L
R
OUT TO TV
CH
CH
cable company’s box
tuning instructions for
details.
Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack
This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and
is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older
equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream.
Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise
level, causing damage to headphones or speakers.
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Setup and Connections
CONNECTING SPEAKERS TO THE TV
You can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT
SPEAKER terminal, and two to the REAR SPEAKER terminal.
1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and
twist the wire core.
2. Press down and hold the lever on the speaker terminal.
3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
4. Release the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it’s connected securely.
To specify how you have set up your speakers, press MENU on the remote control
and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers… from the menu. For details, see the
section “Adjusting TV Controls” in this book.
Connecting Front (Main) Speakers
To connect external front speakers:
1. Connect speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminal.
2. Set the speaker switch (labeled FRONT SPEAKER) to EXT. to indicate you would
like to use the connected external speakers.
Connecting Rear Speakers
To connect rear speakers for surround sound effects:
1. Connect speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminal.
2. Position the speakers behind you in your TV room. To improve the surround
sound effect, you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the
ground.
INT.
FRONT SPEAKER
EXT.
FRONT SPEAKER
L
_
+
L
_
REAR SPEAKER
LR
LFE/SUB WOOFER
LR
OUT
+ +
R
_
+
R
_
TRANSMITTER OUT
FIX/VARIABLE OUT
When connecting the
speaker wire, make sure
you connect the positive
(+) terminal on the TV to
the positive (+) terminal
on the speaker. One side
of the speaker wire is
usually marked with a
white stripe to help you
match the terminals
correctly. If the (+) and
(-) terminals are not
matched properly, the
speakers will not be “in
phase,” causing
reduction in bass
frequencies.
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Do not allow the wire
core to touch other
wires or terminals.
Damage to components
could result if the cores
of two wires touch.
Setup and Connections
Connecting a Subwoofer
To connect a subwoofer to the TV:
1. Connect the subwoofer’s audio input to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack.
Connecting a Wireless Transmitter
To connect a wireless transmitter (for wireless speakers, wireless headphones, etc.):
1. Connect the transmitter’s audio input to the TRANSMITTER OUT jack. Make sure
to connect the right audio cable to the right audio jack and the left audio cable to
the left audio jack. The right audio connector is usually red and the left audio
connector is usually white.
2. Specify that you have connected a wireless transmitter by pressing MENU on the
remote control, selecting Audio, then Special Audio, then Wireless Audio. Select
the appropriate variable audio output. For more information, see the section in this
book, “Adjusting TV Controls.”
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier
1. Connect the amplifier’s TV audio inputs to the left and right FIX/VARIABLE OUT
jacks.
2. You may prefer to turn off the TV’s internal speakers by selecting a speaker
configuration with external speakers. Select Audio from the main menu and then
select Speakers.
Important: Do not use the amplifier’s PHONO inputs. Consult the amplifier’s
owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended hookup.
TRANSMITTER OUT
LR
LFE/SUB WOOFER
OUT
LR
FIX/VARIABLE OUT
The FIX/VARIABLE OUT
jacks on the back panel
provide a fixed or
variable audio signal.
When set to “variable”
via the Audio menu, they
are ideal for use with an
audio amplifier that does
not have its own remote
volume control. When set
to “fixed,” the output
volume stays the same no
matter how the volume
changes on the TV.
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT
SURROUND
Arrange the speakers in your TV room to achieve maximum
sound quality.
TELEVISION
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
RIGHT
SURROUND
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Setup and Connections
TV
STEP 3: PLACE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your TV’s
remote control.
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching
the + and – end of each battery.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 4: PLUG IN AND TURN ON THE SYSTEM
Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the television as shown on right.
Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely.
To turn on the TV, press the TV or ON•OFF button on the remote control or the
POWER button on the front panel. It may take several seconds for the TV to turn on.
STEP 5: COMPLETE THE INTERACTIVE SETUP
Interactive setup appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the
steps to configure the basics of your system, such as setting up the time and day,
searching for available channels, and setting up speakers. To run it again, select
Assistance from the main menu, then select Interactive Setup. For more details, see
the section “Getting Assistance” in this book.
STEP 6: ORDER PROGRAMMING
You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*. To receive
DIRECTV programming, your satellite dish antenna must be installed and pointed
correctly. You must also contact your service provider, DIRECTV.
Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288
* DIRECTV® programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy of which is provided with your first
DIRECTV billing statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of
Hughes Electronics Corp., and is used with permission.
When you order
programming, you need
to know your access
card number. To get the
number, select
Assistance from the
main menu and then
select System Test.
Wait for the system to
run all of its tests. The
access card number is
displayed at the end of
the system test.
Write the access card
number in the space
below for easy
reference:
______________________________
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Using the Remote
In this section y ou will find out ho w to use
your uni versal remote control. This section:
• defines the buttons on the remote
control.
• describes ho w you toggle between TV
“mode” and DIRECTV “mode. ”
• shows you how to change between
analog terrestrial, digital terrestrial, and
DIRECTV channels.
• walks y ou through using the PIP
(picture-in-picture) feature.
• describes ho w to program the remote
to control other devices suc h as a VCR.
Important: Because this uni versal remote
can control sev eral different components
(TV , VCR, etc.), it uses oper ational modes
triggered b y the component buttons. F or
example, if y ou want the remote to control
the VCR, y ou would press the VCR button
to put the remote into VCR mode so y ou
could control the VCR.
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
1
➣
USING THE REMOTE
2
BASIC TV OPERATION
3
USING THE
4
PROGRAM GUIDES
➣➣
➣
ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS
5
➣
USING THE PROFILES
6
➣
SYSTEM OPTIONS AND
7
PREFERENCES
➣
GETTING ASSISTANCE
8
➣
REFERENCE
9
Using the Remote
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
ON•OFF When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, turns the TV on or
off. If in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and programmed, will turn
the component on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all
components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA,
PROSCAN, and GE products).
VCR1 Places the remote control in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel for viewing VCR1.
TV Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel. Also places the
remote control in TV mode. Placing the remote in TV mode enables you to access
the menu system as well as tune to analog, digital, or cable TV channels.
DVD Places the remote control in DVD mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel for viewing your DVD player.
VCR2 Places the remote control in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it
will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel for viewing VCR2.
LED Light that indicates you’re in programming mode when programming the
remote control. Also displays when a valid remote control button is pressed.
AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode in order to control the component (such
as a laserdisc player) that you have programmed it to control. Acts as a “wildcard”
button, as it can be programmed to control a second VCR, cable box, or an RCA,
GE, or PROSCAN audio component.
DIRECTV Places the remote control in DIRECTV mode, turns on the TV, and tunes
to the last-viewed DIRECTV channel. If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming,
you must be in DIRECTV mode to view DIRECTV channels. Placing the remote in
TV mode enables you to access the menu system as well as tune to DIRECTV
channels.
LED
ON•OFF
DVD
VCR2
MUTE SKIP
CH
VOL
CH
GUIDE INFO
OK
MENU CLEAR
123
456
789
INPUT
0
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD
TVVCR1
AUX
DIRECTV
+
VOL
GO BACKFETCH
ANTENNA
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore
volume.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds and
then return to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time. If no other
displays are present, pressing CLEAR will cancel the skip timer.
CHAN +/- Scrolls up or down through the current channel list. Press once to
change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. If
you are in TV mode and press CH+/-, you scroll through TV channels. If you
subscribe to DIRECTV and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll through DIRECTV
channels.
VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the TV’s audio volume.
FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu, which is a list of most commonly accessed
menu items.
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RECORD
STOP PAUSE
PIP SWAP CH CTRL WHO
Using the Remote
GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected in either
DIRECTV mode or TV mode. For example, if you have been viewing both DIRECTV and
TV channels (and thus using both the DIRECTV and TV “modes”), pressing GO BACK
while watching a DIRECTV channel moves you back to the last DIRECTV channel you
viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to the last TV channel you
viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns you to the previous menu
screen.
LIGHT ICON Press to illuminate the remote control’s buttons.
GUIDE When in TV mode, brings up the TV program guide. In DIRECTV mode,
brings up the DIRECTV
scroll through the different types of guides.
INFO Brings up channel and viewing information via the channel banner. Press again
to bring up an extended channel banner. Press when in the program guides to get more
information on the highlighted program or channel.
ARROWS Used to point to different items in the menu system and adjust the menu
controls. Also move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.
MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items. When in using an
RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.
CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing. If no displays are
present and the skip timer is set, CLEAR will cancel the timer.
®
programming guide. Subsequent presses of the GUIDE button
Don’t worry about getting
stuck inside a menu.
Pressing the CLEAR
button on the remote
control takes you out of
the menu system.
DIGIT BUTTONS (0 - 9) Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the
remote control. For more information on entering digits to change channels, see the
section “Basic TV Operation.” When in the menus, the digit buttons can be used to
directly select items without using the arrows. 0 can be used to return to the previous
menu screen.
INPUT Toggles through the available external input sources.
ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between ANTENNA A and B.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides
transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players,
tape decks, and CD players.
PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to hide PIP.
SWAP Exchanges the main picture with the PIP window.
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Selects the picture window (either the main or PIP
window) that will change when you press the CH +, CH -, INPUT, or digit buttons on
the remote control.
WHO Toggles through user profiles.
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Using the Remote
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote
controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to
control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc
players.
TESTING THE REMOTE CONTROL
To determine whether the universal remote control requires programming, turn on
a component, such as a VCR, point the remote control at the VCR, and press the
VCR1 button. Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel down)
to see if the VCR responds to the remote control commands. If not, it requires
programming.
VCR1
LED
ON OFF
TV
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control each of
the components connected to your TV. If you want to exit the automatic code
search without programming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR until
the LED light on the remote control turns off.
1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, DVD, etc.).
2. Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.). Note that
the AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry (see the next
section for details). While holding the component button, press and hold
ON•OFF until the LED light on the remote control turns on, then release both
buttons.
3. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED light stops
flashing.
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program. If,
after five seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press
PLAY again to tell the remote control to search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched
through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component
does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control
that particular component.
DIRECTV
AUX
VCR2
DVD
+
H
C
C
PLAYREVERSE
STOP
V
O
L
H
-
L
O
V
You’ll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control any
component.
The remote may not operate all
models of all brands.
If the component you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the
component turns back on.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote control turns
off.
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Using the Remote
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in the
section “Remote Control Codes” on the following page.
3. Press and hold the remote control button you want to program.
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release the button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to
the remote control commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and
then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand
until the component responds to the remote control commands.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A COMPONENT
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to
control your components, such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.
To operate the component:
This remote control may
not operate all models
of the brands that are
shown. Use the codes
shown in this manual,
or on the sheet packed
with your remote
control.
1. Press the component button (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or AUX) to set the remote to
control the component.
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component on or off.
3. Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component.
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Using the Remote
REMOTE CONTROL CODES
VCR
Admiral ........................................ 2131
Adventura.................................... 2026
Aiko .............................................. 2027
Aiwa................................... 2002, 2026
Akai... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,
American High ........................... 2021
Asha.............................................. 2013
Audio Dynamics.............. 2009, 2010
Audiovox ..................................... 2014
Bell & Howell.............................. 2011
Beaumark .................................... 2013
Broksonic ......................... 2012, 2025
Calix ............................................. 2014
Candle .........2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,
Canon..................... 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart........................... 2020, 2110
Carver .......................................... 2062
CCE ................................... 2027, 2061
Citizen....... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,
Colortyme................................... 2009
Colt............................................... 2061
Craig ............ 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes...... 2000, 2002, 2009,
2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115
Cybernex..................................... 2013
Daewoo ...... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025,
Daytron........................................2110
Dbx .................................... 2009, 2010
Dimensia...................................... 2000
Dynatech .......................... 2002, 2026
Electrohome .................... 2014, 2029
Electrophonic .............................2014
Emerson................. 2002, 2012,2014,
. 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029,
2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036,
2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042,
2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113,
Fisher 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,
Fuji...................................... 2021, 2119
Funai .................................. 2002, 2026
Garrard ........................................ 2026
GE .....2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022,
Goldstar......2009, 2014, 2018, 2054,
Gradiente .................................... 2026
Harley Davidson ........................ 2026
Harman Kardon ......................... 2009
Harwood .....................................2061
Headquarter ............................... 2011
Hitachi .........2002, 2055, 2056, 2057,
HI-Q .............................................2023
Instant Replay ............................. 2021
JCL ................................................ 2021
JC Penney ................................... 2009,
2010,2011,2013,2014,2021,
2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060,
Jensen ..................... 2055, 2056, 2111
JVC....2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058,
Kenwood ....2009, 2010, 2011, 2016,
2111,2112, 2113
2017, 2018, 2019
2017, 2018,2019,2027
2013,
2026, 2027, 2028, 2110
2116, 2117, 2130
2051, 2052,2118
2053, 2115, 2120
2121
2107, 2111, 2120, 2122
2107, 2118
2111, 2123
2018, 2058, 2111,2123
KLH ..............................................2061
Kodak ................................2014, 2021
Lloyd.................................. 2002, 2026
Logik .............................................2061
LXI ................................................2014
Magnavox... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063,
Magnin ......................................... 2013
Marantz .................2009, 2010, 2011,
.2016, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064
Marta ............................................2014
Masushita .................................... 2021
MEI ................................................2021
Memorex .........................2002, 2011,
2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104,
MGA .......................2029, 2065, 2113
MGN T echnology.......................2013
Midland ....................................... 2053
Minolta ...................2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi .. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065,
2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106,
Montgomery Ward.........2075, 2131
Motorola.......................... 2021,2131
MTC .......................2002, 2013, 2026
Multitech.... 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026,
NEC.2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,
2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111,
Nikko............................................2014
Noblex ........................................ 2013
Olympus ..................................... 2021
Optimus............................ 2014, 2131
Optonica..................................... 2096
Orion............................................2035
Panasonic ... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125,
Pentax2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ........................2018
Philco........... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ..........2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot...............................................2014
Pioneer....... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081,
Portland ...... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
PROSCAN .......................2000, 2001
Protec.......................................... 2061
Pulsar............................................2104
Quarter....................................... 2011
Quartz......................................... 2011
Quasar ...................2021, 2022, 2125
RCA .2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021,
2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085,
2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115,
Radioshack/Realistic...... 2002, 2011,
2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049,
Radix.............................................2014
Randex ........................................ 2014
Ricoh ............................................2128
Runco .......................................... 2104
Samsung ..... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033,
Sanky .................................2131, 2104
Sansui...........2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ......................2011, 2013, 2023
Scott 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035,
2104, 2108, 2124
2131
2066, 2067, 2069,
2113, 2123
2053, 2061
2123
2126, 2127
2123
2086,2087,
2120, 2125
2013, 2014
2050, 2096, 2131
2053, 2112
2038, 2065, 2093, 2116
Sears 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,
2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107,
Sharp 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095,
Shintom....... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun..........................................2013
Signature......................... 2002, 2131
Singer......................2021, 2061, 2128
Sony . 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119,
STS .....................................2021, 2107
Sylvania....... 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026,
Symphonic ........................2002, 2026
T andy .................................2002, 2011
Tashiko .........................................2014
T atung................................2058, 2111
TEAC 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
T echnics ............................2021, 2109
T eknika....... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026,
TMK........................ 2013, 2024, 2047
T oshiba....... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055,
T oteVision ........................2013, 2014
Unitech ........................................2013
Vector Research.. 2009, 2010, 2015,
Victor ...........................................2010
Video Concepts .. 2009, 2010, 2015,
Videosonic...................................2013
Wards....... , 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101,
XR-1000 ................2021, 2026, 2061
Y amaha ....... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018,
Zenith2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
ABC . 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006,
Antronix ........................... 5008, 5009
Archer.........5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Cabletenna ..................................5008
Cableview.................................... 5008
Century ....................................... 5011
Citizen..........................................5011
Colour V oice ....................5012, 5013
Comtronics...................... 5014, 5015
Contec ......................................... 5016
Eastern .........................................5017
Garrard ........................................5011
GC Electronics...........................5009
Gemini....................5018, 5019, 5049
General Instrument...................5003
Hamlin ........ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035,
Hitachi..........................................5003
Hytex............................................5002
Jasco..............................................5011
Jerrold5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023,
Magnavox.....................................5025
Memorex..................................... 5026
Movie Time............ 5002, 5027, 5028
NSC ........................ 5002, 5027, 5028
Oak ..........................5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic..........................5048, 5052
2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
2065, 2093, 2116
2021, 2023, 2026,
2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131
Cable Boxes
5024, 5046, 5053
2118
2096, 2131
2128
2100, 2129
2016
2016, 2113
2058, 2111
5007,5053
5045
Paragon ....................................... 5026
Philips ........ 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019,
Pioneer............................. 5033, 5034
Pulsar........................................... 5026
RCA .......................5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic............................ 5009, 5049
Regal ................................. 5022, 5035
Regency.......................................5017
Rembrandt .................................5003
Runco .......................................... 5026
Samsung ........................... 5014, 5034
Scientific Atlanta. 5006, 5036, 5037,
Signal................................. 5014, 5018
Signature.....................................5003
SL Marx....................................... 5014
Sprucer .......................................5052
Starcom.................5007, 5018, 5053
Stargate ............................5014, 5018
Starquest.....................................5018
Tandy ...........................................5040
Teleview ...................................... 5014
T ocom ...................5004, 5023, 5041
Toshiba ........................................5026
Tusa ..............................................5018
TV86............................................5027
Unika .....................5008, 5009, 5011
United Artists ............................ 5002
United Cable .............................5053
Universal.... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Videoway ....................................5044
Viewstar..... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith.................... 5026, 5050, 5051
Chapparal ........................ 5056, 5057
Drake................................5058, 5059
GE .....................................5000, 5001
General Instuments...... 5060, 5061,
Panasonic ....................................5075
Primestar ....................................5076
PROSCAN ...................... 5000, 5001
RCA..................................5000, 5001
Realistic....................................... 5063
Sony .............................................5072
STS1............................................. 5064
STS2............................................. 5065
STS3............................................. 5066
STS4............................................. 5067
Toshiba ........................................5068
Toshiba ........................................5073
Uniden.........................................5069
(For RCA and Dimensia
brands only)
AM/FM ........................................4003
Aux ..............................................4004
Phono ..........................................4005
CD ...............................................4007
Tape ............................................. 4006
GE, RCA, PROSCAN ............. 2001
5025, 5030, 5031, 5032
5038
Satellite Receivers
5062
Audio
DVD Pla y ers
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Basic TV Operation
T his section tells y ou about the c hannel
banner, whic h appears w hen y ou change
channels or press INFO on the remote.
It also describes ho w to change c hannels
and modes and ho w to use PIP (picture-inpicture).
T his section gi ves you a broad, clear view
of how to operate the basics of y our TV .
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
1
➣
USING THE REMOTE
2
BASIC TV OPERATION
3
USING THE
➣➣
4
PROGRAM GUIDES
➣
ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS
5
➣
USING THE PROFILES
6
SYSTEM OPTIONS AND
7
PREFERENCES
➣
➣
8
9
GETTING ASSISTANCE
➣
REFERENCE
BASIC TV OPERATION
ABOUT THE CHANNEL BANNER
The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the
remote control. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel
banner.
On-screen icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons also change
appearance to show the item’s status.
Below is a description of the icons you’ll find on the channel banner.
Channel number
Channel logo, when available
Takes you to the Main menu
PIP channel number
Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode
Program title, start and end time, rating, language, and audio mode
Current antenna
Current date and time
“Family” is one of five
selectable profiles
Displays mail from program providers
Cycles through the audio language choices
Locks the system or unlocks the video
Please note that when
you’re in TV mode, the
channel banner will
look differently than
when you’re in
DIRECTV mode (if you
subscribe to DIRECTV).
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Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu.
TV/DIRECTV logo Toggles between TV and DIRECTV mode. The highlighted
icon indicates the current mode.
Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and
other limits can be accessed and changed.
Yellow unlock icon Indicates that a password has been entered to override
profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed.
Red lock icon Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A password is
required to override limits or access the system.
Audio language icon If the icon is highlighted when watching a digital terrestrial
or a DIRECTV channel, more than one audio language is available. If you select
the icon, you will hear the language, and the language name will appear in the
channel banner. You will activate the language for the current channel (all other
channels remain unaffected).
Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your mailbox from
your DIRECTV programming provider. Select this icon to access the mailbox and
read your mail. If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, this icon will
be absent.
Press INFO on the remote
control twice to view an
expanded channel banner
that shows a program
description (when
available).
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BASIC TV OPERATION
CHANGING BETWEEN DIRECTV AND TV MODE
When you change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, you tune
to programming that can come from one of three different sources: the DIRECTV
satellite (if you have DIRECTV service), a terrestrial off-air antenna, or cable TV. You
tune to one of these sources by pressing either TV or DIRECTV on the remote
control; then you can enter the channel numbers. The diagrams below show how
your remote control communicates with the three sources.
ON•OFF
In DIRECTV mode, you tune to channels
that come from the DIRECTV satellite
signal (if you subscribe to DIRECTV
®
programming). Enter channel numbers
that are three or four digits long. Then
press OK to tune.
DVD
MUTE SKIP
VOL
GUIDE INFO
TVVCR1
DIRECTV
AUX
VCR2
CH
+
VOL
CH
GO BACKFETCH
OK
In TV mode, you tune to channels that
carry the terrestrial off-air or cable TV
signal.
• To tune to a digital channel, enter
channel numbers that are one, two, or
three digits long. If necessary, press the
right arrow and enter a subchannel
number. These numbers appear in the
box to the right of the primary channel
number. Press OK to tune.
• To tune to an analog channel, enter
channel numbers that are up to three
digits long. Press OK to tune.
MENU CLEAR
ON•OFF
DVD
MUTE SKIP
GUIDE INFO
DIRECTV
AUX
VCR2
CH
+
VOL
CH
GO BACKFETCH
OK
TVVCR1
VOL
Primary
Channel
Subchannel (if
necessary)
Right arrow button
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MENU CLEAR
BASIC TV OPERATION
CHANGING CHANNELS
To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, the remote needs to be in the correct “mode”: either
DIRECTV mode (if you subscribe to DIRECTV) or TV mode.
ON•OFF
TVVCR1
When you want to watch DIRECTV
®
programming, put the remote in DIRECTV
mode
1. Make sure you are in DIRECTV mode by pressing DIRECTV
on the remote control.
2. Enter the channel number and press OK. The channel
numbers are three or four digits long. If you do not enter at
least three digits, “???” will appear in the channel entry box,
and the system will wait for a valid entry.
Channel entry box
DVD
AUX
DIRECTV
VCR2
MUTE SKIP
CH
+
VOL
VOL
Highlighted to indicate
DIRECTV mode
DIRECTV
button
When you want to watch a digital or analog
TV channel, put the remote in TV mode
If you want to watch a digital channel:
1. Make sure you are in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote
control.
2. Enter the primary channel number. This number will appear
in the primary channel entry box. If there is no subchannel,
press OK.
3. If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits
and you want to enter subchannel numbers, press the right
arrow to advance to the subchannel entry box.
4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number will appear
in the subchannel entry box.
5. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.
If you want to watch an analog channel:
1. Make sure you are in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote
control.
2. Enter the channel number. This number will appear in the
primary channel entry box. (Analog channels don’t have
subchannels.)
3. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.
ON•OFF
TVVCR1
DIRECTV
DVD
AUX
VCR2
MUTE SKIP
CH
+
VOL
VOL
Subchannel entry box
Highlighted to
indicate TV mode
Primary channel entry box
Note that you can always use the
channel up and down buttons on the
remote control to change channels
within the DIRECTV and TV modes.
TV
button
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