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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

this TV to rain or moisture.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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

"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or personal injury.

_, This symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour eviter ]es chocs electriques, introduire

la lame ]a plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jUSqL_au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

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.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 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 contacl

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. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

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Setup and Connections ......................................................... 3

Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4

Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4

TV Only ....................................................................................... 4

The Basic Connection ................................................................. 5

Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6

Step 3: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10

Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................. 10

Step 5: Turn On the TV ................................................................... 10

Step 6: Program the TV .................................................................. 10

Interactive Setup ................................................................. 11

Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12

Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12

Selecting a Language ..................................................................... 13

Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13

Setting the Time ............................................................................. 14

Setting the VCR1 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 14

Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 15

Setting the DVD Channel (Auto Tuning) ...................................... 15

Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (Auto Tuning) ............................ 16

Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 26

Using the Remote ............................................................... 17

Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 18

Using the WHO-INPUT Button ................................................ 19

Programming the Remote ............................................................. 20

Testing the Remote .................................................................. 20

Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 21

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 21

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Using the Menus ................................................................. 23

Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 24

Audio Menu .................................................................................... 26

Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 27

Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 28

Screen Menu ................................................................................... 29

Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 30

Channel Menu ................................................................................ 31

Time Menu ...................................................................................... 32

Features and Controls ......................................................... 33

Channel Marker .............................................................................. 34

Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 35

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 36

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 40

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................... 41

Channel Block .......................................................................... 41

Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 42

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 42

Reference ........................................................................... 43

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 43

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 45

Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 46

Accessory Information ................................................................... 48

Index .................................................................................. 60

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Getting Started

This manual is designed to get you started

quickly. The first five sections of the manual show you how to get your TV setup and

connected, run the interactive setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus, features,

and controls of your TV.

The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning

instructions, accessory ordering information and your warranty.

Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get

started.

SETUP AND

CONNECTIONS

• Check out the notes that have been

added throughout the manual in these tip boxes, There are some

important tips that will help you get

the most from your TV.

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Step 1: Unpack the TV

Make sure to locate the remote control.

Step 2: Connect Your TV

There are three types of connections outlined in this section:

TV Only:

The Basic Connection:

If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system.

If you're going to connect the TV to a VCR or satellite receiver.

Advanced Connections: If you're going to make multiple

connections, hooking up the TV to a VCR and a satellite receiver.

Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection. Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward to Step 3.

TV Only

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV. Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.

Cables

You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video signals to the TV from an antenna,

cable, or cable box.

Important Stand Information

CAUTION: Choose the location for

your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on

which the TV is placed is properly

located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and

strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could

cause damage to the TV and/or personal injury.

rBefore You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the

wall outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or component before connecting or disconnecting

any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables

are properly grounded. Refer to the

Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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ANTENNA

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connection you may skip to Step 3.

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The Basic Connection

The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and

picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.

Cables

You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two coaxial cables are used: one connects from

an antenna, cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects from the VCR to the TV.

These cables carry both audio and video signals.

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How to View the VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection tune TVto Channel 3 or 4.

Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or 4 when you turn on

the VCR.

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Once you have completed this connection you may skip to

Step 3.

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Advanced Connections

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enabling you to

connect multiple components, This section describes the types of inputs available on the back

of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum

performance,

Once you have made your connections you will need to program the TV to tune to the

correct Video INPUT channel in order to see and hear audio and video from

the component. You will program this later in the Interactive Setup

section.

Back of the TV

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).

VIDEO and Audio Inputs

Connect any one of the following components:

• VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to VIDEO,

use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.

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Audio Outputs

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S-Video

This optional connection can be

used for better

video quality

picture,

Takes the signal input from a cable, cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also be

used for basic component connections.

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Sample Connections

The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: components that offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR

or satellite receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio input connection.

Cables

You will use the following types of cables to make your connections:

Coaxial Cables: Carry the signal from the antenna or cable directly to the television or through a cable box, as needed by your

cable system.

AudiolVideo Cables*: Carry audio and video from a component to the TV.

S-Video Cable: Carry video from an S-

Video capable component which provides

best picture quality.

Video (eHow)

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* Most Audio/Video cables are combined into

one cable with three heads on each end. We show individual cables in these sample

connections. Either may be used, but you must be sure to connect Video to Video, Right to

Right and Left to Left.

Cautions:

Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum

or Interference

• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the

sides of the TV's back panel

instead of straight down the middle.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables

and keep them away from the audio/video cables.

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 heated air rising from it will not flow around other

components.

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TV and Stereo VCR

Compared to the basic connection, using Audio/Video and

S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture

quality from a component.

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How to View Your VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection,

press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO.INPUT to toggle to the video (VlD) inputs.

In the Interactive Setup section you can

program the TV to automatically tune to the VID input channel when you turn on

the VCR.

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TV, Stereo, and Satellite Receiver

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To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote

control into TV mode, then press WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video

input channels until you tune to VlD (or S-VlD) input.

To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel,

In the Interactive Setup you can program

the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you turn on your component.

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Step 3: Plug in the TV

Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote

Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.

Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. Replace the cover.

Step 5: Turn On the TV

Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself. Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the

remote into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV functions,

Step 6: Program the TV

Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine walks you through the steps needed to configure

the TV.

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There's an On-Screen Setup

Routine

The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV:

Select a menu language Search for available channels

Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel Set the DVD channel Set the SAT/CABLE channel

Make the channel list and labels

INTERACTIVE SETUP

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Using Point and Select

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point

and select method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows, To point left

or right, press the left or right arrows,

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU°PROG. Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and

make the change or go to a place you have indicated.

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Entering Setup

The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.

1. Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

Point and

Select buttons

You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

You can also select a menu item by entering the item number with the

number buttons on the remote. Press CLEAR at any time to remove

all displays from the screen and return to TV viewing.

Many VCR user manuals refer to a PROGRAM button. The MENU button

on this remote works as a PROGRAM button in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to a SELECT button. The

OK button on this remote works as a SELECT button.

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3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.

Selecting a Language

The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred

language for the menu system.

1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.

2. Press MENU or OK to select that language,

Auto Channel Search

The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to

search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system, This is sometimes called "auto programming."

Search for channels

Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for

channels, When done, press MENU or OK to continue.

I If you skip Auto Channel Search now, |

you can access it later through the

Channel menu. See Using the Menu

System for more details,

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Setting the Time

The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day.

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel,

2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and

the up and down arrows to change from AM to PM.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

Setting the VCR1 Channel (Auto

Tuning)

The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.

Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice

list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu

System section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue,

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Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto

Tuning)

The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2 button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you

don't have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice

list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System

section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

Setting the DVD Channel (Auto

Tuning)

The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the

DVD channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when

you press the DVD button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don't have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the DVD Channel choice list. (For

more, see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

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Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel

(Auto Tuning)

The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT.CABLE button on the remote,

Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a

cable box. If you don't have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from

the SAT/CABLE Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning

in the Using the Menu System section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

Labeling the Channels

This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel

list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the

Using the Menu System section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control

panel.

2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called "fields").

Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers

and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You

may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's

TV section for ideas on labeling the channels.

4. Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or OK to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in

memory.

The list and labels feature can also be accessed from the Channel

menu. Because this procedure can be time consuming, feel free

to skip this step and come back to it later.

Use the OH ^ (channel up) or OH v (channel down) buttons to change

channels in the Chan # field. This works even if you're not in the Chan #

field. Or, enter the channel number directly using the number buttons on

the universal remote. To enter a

number greater than 99, press and hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit,

then press the two remaining

numbers.

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How to use Your Universal Remote

This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other

components. The universal remote can be programmed to

control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN

component, you probably don't need to

program it at all.

USING THE REMOTE

Modes of Operation

Because this universal remote can

control several different components

(DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.), it

uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV

mode before you could control the TV.

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Remote Buttons

ON,OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will

turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN and GE products).

VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode, Also displays channel information.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and if Auto Tuning is

enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel. VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if Auto Tuning is

enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

LED Red light which indicates programming mode when programming the remote, Also displays when a valid remote button is pressed.

AUX When pressed, will turn on the RCA, PROSCAN, or GE component you have programmed it to control. Also turns on the TV if Auto Tuning is enabled and the remote is programmed

to control a TV. SAT,CABLE Puts the remote in SAT.CABLE mode and if Auto

Tuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.

SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel.

Press repeatedly to add more time,

CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel

list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.

VOL< or VOL> Decreases or increases the TV's volume. SOUND Press once to display the audio processor choice list.

Point and select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR

to exit.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel,

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GUIDE In SAT.CABLE mode, brings up available on-screen guides.

INFO Brings up channel information.

MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system.

OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or

returns you to the previous menu.

MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items, When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and

returns you to TV viewing.

(0.9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers, digits for

programming the remote, and Lime settings directly though the

remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit, release, then add the second two. For example, to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1, release, press 2, then press 3.

WHO.INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VID/SVlD and the current channel). In

SAT mode, press to select available channel lists. ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/

receiver button in SAT.CABLE mode.

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.

Using the WHO.INPUT Button

Use the WHO.INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (VlDiSVlD and the current channel) and view the

component you have connected to the TV.

1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode, Make sure that the

component you want to view is turned ON.

2. Press WHO.INPUT to tune to the available input source and

view the component.

3. Press WHO.INPUT again to tune back to the channel you

were previously watching.

Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can

control several different components

(DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.), it uses operational modes triggered by

the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV

mode before you could control the

TV.

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Programming the Remote

The universal remote can be programmed to control most

brands of remote controllable VCRs, receivers, etc. The remote

is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and

satellite receivers,

Testing the Remote

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be

programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press ON.OFF or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the VCR

responds to the remote commands, If not, the remote needs to

be programmed.

Programming the Remote

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want

to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.

1. Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, SAT, etc,).

Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1,

VCR2, etc.). Note that the AUX button can only be

programmed with direct entry (see the next section for details). While holding the device button, press and hold ON.OFF until the red light on the remote turns on, then

release both buttons.

Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing.

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to

program. If, after 5seconds, the device you want to control does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to

search the next set of codes. Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you

have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing

PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control that

particular device,

If the device you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the device turns back ON.

You'll use these buttons when you program the remote to control any

device. The remote may not operate all

models of all brands.

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2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote turns off.

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 on the last page of this section.

3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.

4. Enter the code from the code list.

5. Release button, and then press ON.OFF to see if the

component responds to the remote 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 commands.

Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can

control several different components (DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.), it

uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the

TV.

Using the Remote to Control a Device

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device:

1. Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT.CABLE) to set the remote to control the device,

2. Press ON.OFF to turn the device ON or OFE

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device,

Front Panel

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of

your TV to operate many of the TV's features.

MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items, Also returns you to the previous

menu.

CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the

menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu

controls. CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it

points up to items and adjusts menu controls,

VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL

- is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL +

is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls. POWER Turns the TV on and off.

MENU HV _ VOL i VOL + POWER 1

The front panel above shows a typical button layout. The exact look of the buttons may be different from those on the front of your TV.

The front panel block feature disables all front panel buttons if Parental

Controls are locked. For more information, see Parental Control, in

the Features and Menus section.

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Multitech .................2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061

rj_jtDi NEC ....................................2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,

Admiral .........................................................................2131 .......................2058,2064,2070,2078,2079,2t11,2123

Adventura .....................................................................2020

Aiko ...............................................................................2027

Aiwa ....................................................................2002, 2026

Akai .. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113

American High ............................................................2021

Asha ...............................................................................2013

Audio Dynamics ..............................................2009, 2010

Audovox ......................................................................2014

Bell & Howell ...............................................................2011

Beaumark .....................................................................2013

Broksonic ..........................................................2012, 2025

Calix ..............................................................................2014

Candle ...,... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2018

Canon ......................................................2021, 2022, 2t14

Capehart ............................................................2020, 2110

Carver ...........................................................................2062

CCE ....................................................................2027, 2061

Citizen2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027

Cdortyme ...................................................................2009

Colt ................................................................................2061

Craig .............................................2013, 20t4, 2023, 2061

Curtis-Mathes ...........................2000,2002, 2009, 2013,

.................................2016, 2018, 2021,2022, 2024, 2115

Cybemex ......................................................................2013

Daewoo ..., 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2020, 2027, 202_

Daytron .........................................................................2110

Dbx .....................................................................2009, 2010

Dimensia .......................................................................2000

Dynatech ...........................................................2002, 2020

E_ectrohome .....................................................2014, 2029

E_ectrophonic ..............................................................2014

Emerson .................................................2002, 2012,2014,

............20t 5, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,

2033, 2034, 2035,2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,

2042,2044,2045,2047,2065,2105,2113,2116,2117,

Nikko ...............................................................................2014

Noblex ............................................................................2013

Olympus .........................................................................2021

Optimus ...............................................................2014, 2131

Optonica .........................................................................2096

Orion ..............................................................................2035

Panasonic .................2021,2022,2109,2125,2126,2t27

Pentax .................................2016,2055,2056,2107,2120

Pentex Research ...........................................................2018

Philco ..............................................2021,2022,2062,2063

Philips .............................................2021,2062,2096,2124

Pilot .................................................................................2014

Pioneer ................................2010,2055,2080,2081,2123

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,

..............2055,2056,2082,2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,

..............2088,2089,2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,2125

Radioshack/Realistic ....................2002,2011,2013,2014

2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,2096,2131

Radix ................................................................................2014

Randex ............................................................................2014

Ricoh ...............................................................................2128

Runco ..............................................................................2104

Samsung...................2005,2013,2015,2033,2053,2112

Sanky ....................................................................2131, 2104

Sansui .............................................2010,2092,2111,2123

Sanyo .........................................................2011,2013,2023

Sco_ ..2012,2015,2025,2032,2035,2038,2065,2093,

2116

Sears ....................................2011,2014,2021,2023,2048,

2130 .........................2049,2050,2051,2055,2056,2107,2118

Fisher 2011,2023,2048,2049,2050,2051,2052,2118

F_i ......................................................................2021,2119

Funai ...................................................................2002,2026

Garrard .........................................................................2020

GE,...2000,2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,2115,2120

Goldstar ............................2009,2014,2018,2054,2121

Gradiente .....................................................................2020

Harley Davidson .........................................................2020

Harman Kardon ..........................................................2009

Harwood ......................................................................2061

Headquarter ................................................................2011

Hitachi2002,2055,2056,2057,2107,2111,2120,2122

HI-Q ..............................................................................2023

Instant Replay ..............................................................2021

IC[ .................................................................................2021

]C Penney .............2009,2010,2011,20t3,2014,2021,

.......... 2022,2055,2056,2058,2059,2060,2107,2118

lensen ......................................................2055,2056,2111

]VC ...............2009,2010,2011,2018,2058,2111,2123

Kenwood ..............2009 2010,2011,2016,2018,2058,

21 1,2123

KLH ...............................................................................2061

Kodak .................................................................2014,2021

Lloyd ...................................................................2002,2020

Logik ..............................................................................2061

LXI .................................................................................2014

Magnavox,..2021,2022,2062,2063,2104,2108,2124

Magnin ...........................................................................2013

Marantz ..................................................2009,2010,2011,

..................................2016,2018,2021,2058,2062,2064

Marta .............................................................................2014

Masushita ......................................................................2021

MEI .................................................................................2021

Memorex ..........................................................2002,2011,

.....................2013,2014,2021,2023,2026,2104,2131

MGA ........................................................2029,2065,2113

MGNTechnology ........................................................2013

Midland .........................................................................2053

Mindta ....................................................2055,2056,2107

Mitsubishi.2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,2069,

.......... 2070,2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,2123

MontgomeryWard ..........................................2075,2131

Motorola ...........................................................2021,2131

MTC ........................................................2002,2013,2026

Sharp ..............2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131

Shintom ..........................................2004, 2056, 2061, 2098

Shogun ............................................................................2013

Signature .............................................................2002, 2131

Singer .........................................................2021, 2061, 2128

Sony ..........................2002, 2004, 2098,2099, 2119, 2128

STS ........................................................................2021, 2107

Sylvania 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062,2063, 2065, 2124

Symphonic ...........................................................2002, 2026

Tandy ....................................................................2002, 2011

Tashiko ............................................................................2014

Tatung ...................................................................2058, 2111

TEAC ...................................2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111

Technics ...............................................................2021, 2109

Teknika .....................2002, 2014, 2021,2026, 2100, 2129

TMK ...........................................................2013, 2024, 2047

Toshiba ...........2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116

ToteVision ...........................................................2013, 2014

Unitech ...........................................................................2013

Vector Research ..........................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016

Victor ..............................................................................2010

Video Concepts ................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113

Videosonic .....................................................................2013

Wards ...........2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,

,2029, 2055,2056, 2061, 2096,2101, 2102, 2103, 2107,

2116,2131

XR-1000 ...................................................2021, 2026, 2061

Yamaha .....................2009, 2010,2011,2018, 2058, 2111

Zenith ..................................2004, 2098,2104, 2119, 2128

ABC ................ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix .............................................................. 5008, 5009

Archer ............................................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Cabletenna ..................................................................... 5008

Cableview ....................................................................... 5008

Century .......................................................................... 5011

Citizen ............................................................................. 5011

Cdour Voice ....................................................... 5012, 5013

Comtronics ......................................................... 5014, 5015

Contec ............................................................................ 5010

Eastern ............................................................................ 5017

Garrard .................................................................................. 5011

GC Electronics ..................................................................... 5009

Gemini ............................................................. 5018, 5019, 5049

Generat Instrument ............................................................ 5003

Hamlin ........................................ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045

Hitachi .................................................................................... 5003

Hytex ...................................................................................... 5002

Jasco ....................................................................................... 5011

Jerrold ...., 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053

Magnavox ............................................................................... 5025

Memorex ............................................................................... 5026

Movie Time ..................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028

NSC .................................................................. 5002, 5027, 5028

Oak .................................................................... 5002,50t6, 5029

Panasonic .................................................................... 5048, 5052

Paragon .................................................................................. 5026

Philips ..... 5011,5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

Pioneer ........................................................................ 5833, 5034

Pulsar ...................................................................................... 5026

RCA .................................................................. 5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ....................................................................... 5009, 5049

Regal ............................................................................ 5022, 5035

Regency ................................................................................. 50t7

Rembrandt ............................................................................ 5003

Runco ..................................................................................... 5026

5amsung ...................................................................... 5014, 5034

Scientific Atlanta .................................. 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal ............................................................................ 5014, 50t8

Signature ................................................................................ 5003

SL Marx .................................................................................. 50t4

Sprucer .................................................................................. 5052

Starcom ............................................................ 5007, 5018, 5053

Stargate ....................................................................... 5014, 5018

Starques[ ................................................................................ 5018

Tandy ...................................................................................... 5040

Teleview ................................................................................. 5014

]ocom .............................................................. 5004, 5023, 5041

]oshiba ................................................................................... 5026

]_sa ......................................................................................... 5018

TV86 ....................................................................................... 5827

Unika ................................................................ 5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists ....................................................................... 5002

United Cable ........................................................................ 5053

Universal ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videoway ............................................................................... 5044

Viewstar ................................................ 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith ............................................................... 5020, 5050, 5051

Chapparal ...................................................................5056,5057

Drake ..........................................................................5058,5059

GE ................................................................................S000, S001

Generallnstuments .......................................5060,5061,5062

Panasonic...............................................................................5075

Pfimestar ...............................................................................5076

PROSCAN .................................................................5000,5001

RCA .............................................................................5000,5001

Realistic ..................................................................................5863

Sony ........................................................................................5072

STS1........................................................................................5064

STS2........................................................................................5065

STS3........................................................................................5066

STS4........................................................................................5067

]oshiba ...................................................................................5068

Toshiba ...................................................................................5073

Uniden ....................................................................................5069

(For RCA and Dimensiabrands only)

AM/FM ...................................................................................4003

Aux .........................................................................................4004

Phono .....................................................................................4005

CD ..........................................................................................4007

Tape ........................................................................................4006

GE ..........................................................................................2_1

PROSCAN ............................................................................2_1

RCA ........................................................................................2_1

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The Menu System

This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with some information on using menus and control

panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are

detailed to help you get the most from your TV.

USING THE MENU SYSTEM

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Menus and Control Panels

Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable

you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels,

and choice lists, Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate,

but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the functions of your TV.

Menus

The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the

remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu:

I Audio

Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to select a choice in a menu:

Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK. Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the

Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

Point to Exit and press MENU or OK. Press 0 on the remote.

Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing.

Feel free to explore the menu system. If you're ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or you're just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR

to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.

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Control Panels

Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or

adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.

Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.

To use a Slider in a menu:

1. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for

the feature you want to adjust.

2. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on

the slider.

Arrows --

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Numeric Entry

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or

letters.

A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.

Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer.

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If the control panel is not set to the

current time, use the arrows to go back over the columns and the digits

to make changes. You can also enter numbers by using

the up and down arrows on the remote.

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Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use

the digits to enter a number. When you have finished entering information, press MENU

or OK.

Choice Lists

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in use."

Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select

that choice, You will then return to the previous screen.

Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the

control panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features. The features are organized in order of

their location on the Main menu.

Audio Menu

Mute Press OK to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level,

Press OK again to restore the volume,

Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and balance,

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio

modes, which control the way the sound comes through your

speakers.

Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when

receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and

right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The TV displays the word STEREO when

you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from

stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems,

DVD players, and laserdisc players for a fuller, more

spacious sound.

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Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control.

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV

displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in

mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets

you turn the TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.

Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turn the TV's speakers on and allows variable output from the TV's audio output jacks,

Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's audio output jacks.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed Output On, the TV's volume control,

tone controls, and mute are disabled.

Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor

You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu, as illustrated above, or by pressing the SOUND button on the

remote, To make a selection using the remote:

1. Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.

2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit.

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Picture Quality Menu

Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Color AdJusts the richness of the color.

"net AdJusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture,

When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear. You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can reselect them easily if someone changes the settings.

Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment.

Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This

is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.) Choose On or Off, depending

on your preference,

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal', and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC

standard of 6500°K.

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Screen Menu

Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the

screen.

Off No captioning information is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when

available,

On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown, when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted.

(To mute the sound, press the MUTE button.) The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning

information.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your

preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French, Picture _lt Your TV has an extra-large picture tube, which

makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field.

You may need to adjust the picture tilt. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the picture tilt.

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Using Closed Captioning

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a

program as text on the TV screen.

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning

information are applicable. When a program is closed

captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the channel marker.

See the section Features and Controls for more information

about the channel marker.

Closed Captioning Modes

The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text

modes,

To set the Closed-Captioning Mode:

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list displays:

3. Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen menu.

Turning off Closed Captioning

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display

3. Point to Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and you are returned to the Screen menu.

If you are unsure of the differences

among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.

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Channel Menu

Signal Type Lets you select the current antenna type.

UHFIVHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals,

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.

Auto Channel Search Searches automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active

channel, it places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list

List and Labels Lets you edit your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the on-screen

directions to enter your channels and other information.

Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna. You can enter

the channel number directly using the number buttons. Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are

available when you scan up and down using the CH^/v buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel

number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.

Chan Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a six- character label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll

quickly through the characters, The TV can store up to 27 labels

in memory.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that let the TV automatically

tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, or SAT,CABLE) on the remote.

Set VCR I Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.

Set VCR 2 Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.

Set DVD Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.

Set SATICABLE Channel Lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT.CABLE button.

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The choices for each screen are:

Not connected Choose this if you do not have a

component connected to an antenna or video input on the

back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a

channel when the particular component button is pressed. Channel 2 (SATICable only) Choose this if your

component isconnected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you

press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure

the component's Ch 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2,

Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified

component button, Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified

component button, Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.

Video Input Choose this if your component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID (SVID if you used an S-Video cable) input channel when you press the specified component button.

Video Input Source Lets you select whether or not you have

used the S-Video.jack to connect a component. If you are using the S-Video jack in this way, select S-Video Input, If not, select Video Input.

Time Menu

• 1

Other Menus

The rest of the menus--Parental Controls and Setup--are also detailed

in this manual, Look for the Setup menu in the section Interactive Setup.

Descriptions of how to use Parental Controls are in the section Features

and Controls.

Sleep _mer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the schedule on. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule,

Set _me Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the

steps needed to set the time.

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How to use the Features and Controls

This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped In this

section, you will learn how to use:

• The Channel Marker

• Parental controls, including VChip rating limits

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Channel Marker

There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV, channel up or down, or INFO buttons. This display is

called the Channel Marker.

12:01 Displays the current time, CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the

current channel,

ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel, 60 Displays the current channel or input channel. Pressing

channel up and down changes this channel. Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the

audio. Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.

SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information.

Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked. Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.

00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial

skip (SKIP) timer.

You can program the TV to tune to a specific channel when you press the

VCR1, SAT*CABLE, DVD and VCR2 buttons.

Check out the Auto Tuning feature in

the Interactive Setup and Using the Menu System sections.

Sample displays on a Channel Marker.

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Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software

inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program

your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block

programs, you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering a password.

The V-Chip software inside your TV comes turned "off," so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned "on," the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence

(V), Adult Language (L), etc.) Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also

block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

Age.Based

Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for

TV-MA children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent

language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program

TV-14 and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program

contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D),

strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger

TV-PG children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one

or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse

language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).

TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or

no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L), or situations (S), little or no violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7and above. It may be more

TV-Y7

appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

TV-Y All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including

children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

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V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed.

To set TV programming limits:

Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental

Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your

password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you

lock Parental Controls.

2. Press MENU to continue.

Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the

arrows and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV

program rating or content theme from Viewto Block,

The Rating Limit Screen

Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.

Rating Field

Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-

based rating limit to the left is View or Block,

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current bloctdview state of age_based ratings and associated content. The View (V) settings are coded in green, and the Block (B) settings are coded in red,

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block

or view.

Content Status

Fields

Lets you select which

content themes to

view for the selected rating, and whether

the status of the content theme is

currently View (V) or

Block (B),

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Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating

and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-YT, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other

programming with higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears.

In the example discussed above, you would scroll through

the rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest

rating you want the child to watch is TV-G.

Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the

rating status field.

Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and

Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B).

Rating status field

When you change the status of a rating1 to Block, the system will automatically|

block higher ratings and all | corresponding content themes. J

Hierarchy of

Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience

Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly

Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance

Suggested

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children

7 Years and Older

TV-Y All Children

Rating field

Content status

fields

Press MENU or OK on the remote to return to the menu

or exit the screen when you are finished.

Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password, and if you have not already set

your password, you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm.

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Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View.

I. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3. Use the up and clown arrows to select the rating whose status is Block.

4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field.

5. Press the up/down arrows to toggle from View to Block.

Note that the content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become Viewas well. They and the age- based rating status are the only fields that automatically

change back to Viewwhen you complete this process.

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is

represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See the

beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language, To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.)

Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field

corresponding with the content theme you wish to block.

Press the up or down arrow to change content status from Vto B. All higher ratings' content theme will automatically

change to B.

Rating status field

Content

fields

I You must remember to lock 1

Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit Dialogue

L Adult Language

S Sexual Situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or providq age-based ratings. Programs

received with no content themes

will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating,

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Rating

Rating status field

-- Content themes

-- Content status fields

You must remember to lock 1

Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

6. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):

1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).

2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to

change to View appears,

4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status, such as the B under language

(L) corresponding with TV-14.

Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V.

Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA

language content.

Rating status field

Rating -- Content themes

-- Content status fields

Note that only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such

as that for TV-MA language, do not change.

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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking ratings above a specified level.

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings:

Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would point to the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.)

Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Viewto Block. All higher ratings' status of View will automatically change to Block,

Rating field Rating status field

Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR

movies.

I You must remember to lock 1

Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect,

3. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

4. If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect.

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Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View:

Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to

find the rating you want to view,

Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press

the up and down arrows to change the button from Blockto

View.

3. Press MEN U or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.

Rating field

Rating status field

V-Chip Unrated Program Block

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed.

View All unrated programs are available. Block All unrated programs are not available.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of unrated program viewing. If you do not, the block will not take

effect. Note that "unrated" TV programs may include news, sports,

political, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.

Channel Block

Selecting this option lets you decide what can be viewed.

View Makes the selected channel viewable, Block The front panel channel buttons will tune only

to channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to

access the channel, but the channel will be blocked.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of channel block. If you don't, the block will not take effect.

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Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable)

the TV's front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel.

Front Panel Block can keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present, or keep them from playing with the

buttons.

(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while you have the front panel blocked.)

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the

status of front panel block. If you do not, the front panel block will not take effect.

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls

settings using a password. If you do not lock parental

controls, none of the settings for V.Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you forget your

password, press and hold TV on the remote and the MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds, Parental

controls will unlock. You re-enter a password via Lock Parental

Controls,

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Troubleshooting

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience

any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.

TV will not turn on

Check to make sure it is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is

"live" by plugging in something else. Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead." Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the

remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting

the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.

Controls don't work

If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the

remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting

the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.

Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.

Problems with remote

Maybe something is between the remote and the remote

sensor.

Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or

VCR) you are trying to control.

Maybe remote is not in TV mode, Press the TV button so remote will control TV.

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you remove the

batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control

other components.)

Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to

drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1,

replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote,

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Turns off while playing

You may have scheduled the TV to turn off via the Schedule function,

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of

a power surge, Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this

happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be

abnormally high or low.

Blank screen

Maybe the component connected to the inputjacks is not turned

on,

Try another channel,

Maybe you have set Parental Controls to block the channel.

No sound, picture okay

Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.

Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.

If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the

component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R

INPUT jacks,

Can't select certain channel

The channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the

VCR is in the correct "mode,"

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make

sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is

in the correct "mode,"

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Sound okay, picture poor

Check antenna connections. Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.

Black box appears on the screen

Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.

Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint.free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If

necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.

Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based

cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow

liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing

drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the

risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.

Caution: 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 Iogos, phone numbers, and video

games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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GE LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

90 days for labor charges.

One year for parts.

Two years for the picture tube,

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your

television.

Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your GE television to any Authorized GE

Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete,

For screens sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized GE Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized GE Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.

To identify your nearest Authorized GE Television Service Center, ask your dealer,

look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.

Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

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What your warranty does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be

obtained from your dealer.)

Installation and related adjustments.

Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

Batteries.

Customer replacement fuses.

Images burned onto the screen.

A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightening damage.

Product registration

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV.

It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage,

How state law relates to this warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other

rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Accessory Information

The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want

to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.

Flat 3OO-ohm twin-lead cable

VH81 (340 VH82 (640

VH89 (640

Screw.on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F- type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a

secure connection.

Push.on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection.

Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (640

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on

each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbin 9 Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEOand AUDiOjacks of stereo components,

Gold-Tipped cable VH84 (6-ft)

VH976 (640 VH913 (1240

S-Video Cable has multi-pin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV.

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that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be

ordered as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter

helps you connect to a

second TV or VCR.

Amplified VHFIUHFI

FM Antenna allows

you to easily switch from the antenna signal

to cable or satellite easily without

disconnecting antenna.

Accessory Order Form

Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

_crew-on antenna cable (6ft) VH82

_ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89

Vlonaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83

_tereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 _Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 _Video Cable (12-ft) VH913

Z-way Signal Splitter VH47 &mplified Antenna ANT200

&ntenna Mixer 193984

_ernote Control (CRK76TF1) 245058

&udio-Video Adapter 228449

$6,95 $5.95

$5.95 $9,95

$7,95

$8,95 $3,95

$49.95 $11.15

$29.20

$4.45

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual

state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling ..................................... $ 500

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Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card preferably.

Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.

No COD or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availability.

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• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

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Placing an Order

To place your order by phone, have your Visa,

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free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM

(EST) Monday through Friday or between 9AM and

5PM (EST) Saturday.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.

1-800-338.0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc,) to the following address:

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