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this TV to rain or moisture.
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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:
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
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
Connect to an audio receiver
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S-Video
This optional
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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.
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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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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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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
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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
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Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for
channels, When done, press MENU or OK to continue.
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you can access it later through the
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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").
3.
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.
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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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