ProScan PS32130, PS35130, PS35160, CTC179CJ, CTC179DJ User Manual

USER MANUAL

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This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the

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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 asclose to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTE TO CABLE TV
INSTALLER

SO ADVANCED. YET SO SIMPLE.TM

We're building our reputation on products that are so advanced, they're

simple. If you want all the benefits of the latest technology, without the
complexity, we have a very simple solution.

It's called ProScan. State-of-the-art technology that real people can use.

Thank you for choosing ProScan. And welcome to our company-wide

commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment.

TV OPERATION

1. PressTV to turn on the TV.

2. Pressthe CHAN buttons to change channels, or enter channels
directly with the number buttons.

3. Pressthe VOL buttons to change the volume.

GETTING AROUND IN THE MENUS

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. Use the MOVE arrows to navigate around the menus, highlight
menu items, and make adjustments.

3. Press MENU to select your choice and save your changes.

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

1. PressPIPto bring up the PIPwindow.

2. PressMOVE PIPto move the PIP window to different corners of
the screen.

3. PressCH CTRL to be able to change channels in the PIPwindow.
PressCH CTRL again to change channels in the main picture.

4. PressSWAP to swap the picture in the PIP window with the main
picture.

5. PressPIP,then CH CTRL, then SCAN to use the PIPwindow to
auto surf through the channels in the channel list.

POWER VCR 1 DSS.CABLE TV

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PROSCAN

First Things First .................................................. 3

Using the Menu System ...................................... 7

The Menu Rule: Point and Select ........................................................ 8

Menus and Control Panels .................................................................. 9

Interactive Setup ............................................... 15

Entering Setup .................................................................................. 16

Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 16

Set the Time ..................................................................................... 17

Label the Channels ........................................................................... 18

Set the VCR1 Channel ...................................................................... 19

Set the VCR2 QLD Channel ............................................................... 20

Set the DSSQCABLEChannel ............................................................ 21

Programming the Remote ................................. 23

Programming the remote to Control a VCR ....................................... 24

Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player .................... 26

Programmmg the Remote to Control an Audio Device ...................... 26

Programming the Remote to Control a DSS Receiver ........................ 27

Programming the Remote to control aSatellite or Cable Box ............ 27

Programming the Simple Remote ...................................................... 28

Using the remote to control a device ................................................ 30

Tour of the TV ................................................... 31

Remote Buttons ................................................................................ 32

Simple Remote Buttons .................................................................... 34

Channel Marker ............................................................................... 35

Back Panel ....................................................................................... 36

Front Panel ....................................................................................... 38

Quick Reference Guide .................................... 39

Audio Menu ..................................................................................... 40

Picture Quality Menu ....................................................................... 41

Screen Menu .................................................................................... 42

Time Menu ....................................................................................... 43

Channel Menu ................................................................................. 44

Setup ................................................................................................ 48

Advanced Features ............................................ 49

PIP(Picture-in-Picture) Operation ..................................................... 50

Closed Captioning ............................................................................ 52

On-screen Program Details .............................................................. 54

Choosing an Audio Processor ........................................................... 55

Appendix A: Connections ................................. 57

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............................. 57

Connection A: TV and mono VCR .................................................... 58

Connection
Connection
Connection
Connection
Connection
Connection
Connection
Connection

B: TV and stereo VCR .................................................... 59

C: TV, VCR and Laserdisc Player .................................... 60

D: TV and (2) VCRs ....................................................... 61

E:TV and Laserdisc Player ............................................. 63

F: TV and DSS Receiver ................................................. 64

G: TV, VCR, and DSS Receiver ...................................... 65

H: TV, VCR, DSS Receiver, and Laserdisc Player ............ 66

I: TV, (2) VCRs, and DSS Receiver .................................. 68

Appendix B: Other Connections ....................... 70

Connecting External Speakers ........................................................... 70

Connecting Surround Sound Speakers .............................................. 70

Connecting Speakers to the TV ......................................................... 70

Connecting a Subwoofer .................................................................. 70

Connecting Audio Components ........................................................ 71

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier .......................................................... 71

Connecting aTape Deck .................................................................. 71

Connecting aCamcorder for Playback .............................................. 72

Connecting a Camcorder to Record from TV .................................... 73

Appendix C: Troubleshooting ............................ 74

Appendix D: Limited Warranty ......................... 76

Appendix E: Care and Cleaning ......................... 77

Index ................................................................ 78

Accessories .............................. Inside Back Cover

DSS is a trademark of Hughes Communications, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics

FIRST THINGS FIRST

FIRST THINGS FIRST

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STEP 1

Unpack the TV and accessories. The accessories packed with TV
include the Universal Remote, the Simple Remote, four AAA batteries,
an antenna adapter, and an AV jack for plugging your camcorder into

the front of the TV. Make sure to locate the Connections Foldout.

Important Information: Optional Stand
A matching stand has been designed to be used with this television.

The recommended stand, model RB3510, is provided with hardware
to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be pulled off easily or
tipped over. This stand is available from your local PROSCAN dealer,
and is not available by mail order. To locate your nearest dealer, call
this toll-free number: 1-800-PROSCAN.

Caution If you choose not to use the recommended stand for your

television, take precautions that the stand or other furniture on

which the IV is placed is properly located and of adequate strength

to prevent the TV from being tipped over accidently or pulled off

the stand. Tipping over the IV or pulling it off the stand could
cause both personal injury and damage to the set.

STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV

If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable
box, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If you're going to
connect the TV to a VCR, laser disc player or other component, we

recommend you use the Connections Foldout. The Connections
Foldout details ten diagrams that are recommended for hooking up the

TV to a cable box or antenna, one or two VCRs, a laserdisc player, and
a DSS receiver.

TV ONLY

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable box to your TV.
Connect the cable asshown. If you have a VCR or other components
to connect to the TV, skip to the top of the next page.

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TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, laserdisc
player, and/or DSSTM receiver. After connecting your TV and other
components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A, p. 57, for
detailed information about using each of these connections.

If your components don't match those shown on the foldout, or if you
prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific component

user manuals.

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

Put batteries in the remote.

• Slide the battery compartment cover off back of the remote.

• Insert the four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends
of each battery in the compartment.

• Replace the cover.

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STEP 5

Turn on the TV.

• PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.

STEP 6

Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview

of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.

STEP 7

Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine

walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV. The first

step is the auto channel search, which puts available cable TV or antenna

signals into the TV's memory. You must complete the auto channel
search. After this first step, you can skip any of the remaining stepsand

return to them later.

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USING THE MENU SYSTEM

USING THE MENU SYSTEM

THE MENU RULE: POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and
control panels: point and select.

WHAT IS 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.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and

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

For example, to select the Channel menu from the Main Menu:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the word
Channel is highlighted in green.

Press CLEAR at any time to
remove all displays from the screen
and return to TV viewing.

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3. PressMENU to s-=-=electChannel. The Channel menu comes up.

4. Point to Exit anc_: press MENU to return to the Main Menu.

5. Point to Exit anc_ press MENU to leave the menu system and
return to TV vie_. wing.

If you ever warrr-:_to leave the menu system, pressCLEAR.

Once you know ho_,,,,' to point and select your way through the menus,
you can apply this r:-ule in the control panels, which do the real work

in the menu system.

Whenever you're in a menu, you can
exit by pressing 0 until you're out of
the system.

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MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS

There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control panels. But
before you can use a control panel, you first have to move through at
least one menu--the Main Menu.

MENUS

The first menu is called the Main Menu. To bring up the Main Menu:

1. PressMENU on the remote or front panel:

Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two

ways to make a choice in a menu:

• Point and select with the MOVE arrows and MENU.

• Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main
Menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

To exit a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

• Point to Exit and press MENU.

• Press 0 on the remote.

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

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CONTROL PANELS

Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose
a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness.
There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and
numeric entry.

Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
For example, to adjust the TV's tint:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. Point to Picture Quality and press MENU. The Picture Quality
menu comes up.

3. Press MENU to select Picture Controls.

4. Press the down arrow to point to Tint.

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5. Pressthe right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line. Notice that
the picture changes asyou adjust the tint.

Now that you know how the -tint slider works, you know how all
sliders work.

Choice Lists

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of

settings. The current setting in a choice list is always highlighted in

green.

For example, to indicate whether you're currently using a home

antenna or a cable TV signals:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. Point to Channel and press MENU. The Channel menu comes up.

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Point to Signal Type and press MENU. The Signal Type choice list
comes up with the current setting highlighted in green. For ex-
ample:

4. Point to the correct setting for your connection and press MENU.
As soon as you select a choice, the TV savesyour change, and you
are returned to the previous menu.

5. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu.

6. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.

I ou can enter numbers directly byusing the number buttons. ]

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Numeric Entry

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.

For example, to set the current time:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. Point to Time and press MENU.

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Point to Set Time and press MENU. The SetTime numeric entry
control panel comes up. Notice the pointer underneath the first

dash.

4. Pressthe up arrow to enter a number in that column.

5. Pressthe right arrow to move to the next column, then press the
up or down arrow to enter a number.

6. Repeat Step 5 until you have entered the hour and minute for the
current time. Notice that when you reach the last column, press-

ing the up or down arrow changes whether the time reads AM or
PM.

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' INTERACTIVE SETUP

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INTERACTIVE SETUP

ENTERING SETUP

Setup is accessed through the Main Menu:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main Menu.

2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up,

asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

3. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The first part of the setup routine asksyou if you want the TV to search

automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable

TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming."

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Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. The
display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has

finished.

2. PressMENU to continue.

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SET THE TIM_

The second step lets v,_ - _usetthe time of day.

1. PressMENU to b_g up the Set Time control panel.

2. Use the left and .---_--_nt arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the __--_-_and down arrows to scroll through the numbers
and change from- ----,M to PM.

3, Press MENU to c __-_-_-mtinue.

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LABEL THE CHANNELS

The third step lets you make your channel list, label your channels,
and choose whether each channel belongs in the parent-approved
channel list. (For more, see Lists and Labels, page 44.)

1. Press MENU to bring up the Lists and Labels control panel.

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

3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and

letters and select Yesor No in the Normal and Parent approved

fields.

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Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU

to continue.

TwoTips from Keith, the Design
Engineer:

Use the CHAN 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 "I" to enter the

hundreds digit, then press the two
remaining numbers.

The lists 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.

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SET THE VCR 1 CHANNEL

The fourth 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.

For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input jacks
on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 1 input
channel when you press the VCR1 button. If you don't have a VCR1
component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected
from VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning, page 45.)

1. PressMENU to bring up the VCR 1 choice list.

2,

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

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use the

table shown at the right to select the VCR1 channel.

3. Press MENU to continue.

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SET THE VCR2,LD CHANNEL

The fifth step lets you set the VCR2.LD channel. When you set the
VCR2. LD channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to

when you press the VCR2. LD button on the remote.
For example, if you have a laserdisc player connected to the Video 2

input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the
Video 2 input channel when you press VCR2oI_D. If you don't have a

VCR2.LD component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connectedffom VCR.LD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto

Tuning, page 45.)

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR2oLD choice list.

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

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use the

table at right to select the VCR2 channel.

3. PressMENU to continue.

If you used

Connection A
Connection B

Connection C
Connection D

Connection E
Connection F

Connection G
Connection H
Connection I

Select

Not Connected

Not Connected
Video 2 Input

Ch3 Antenna A*
Video I Input

Not Connected
Not Connected

Video 2 Input
CH3 Antenna A*

* Or Chh4 Antenna A, depending on
how yourVCR's 3/4 switch is set.

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SET THE DSS/CABLE CHANNEL

(Note: The DSS/Cable Channel works in combination with the

SAT-CABLE button on your remote.)
The last step lets you setthe DSS/CABLEchannel. When you set the

DSS/CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to
when you press the SAT-CABLE button on the remote.

For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna A on
the back of the TV, and you usually tune your IV to channel 3 to see

cable stations, you want the TV to tune CH 3 Antenna A when you
press SAT-CABLE. If you don't have a satellite receiver or cable box
connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the
DSS/CABLE Channel choice list. (For more, seeAuto Tuning,page 45.)

I. PressMENU-SELECT to bring up the DSS/CABLE choice list.

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. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite

receiver or cable box connected to the -IV.

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use the

table below to select the DSS/CABLEchannel.

3. PressMENU.SELECT to complete the Setup routine and return to
TV viewing.

WHAT NOW?

Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax,

and enjoy the TV. Or...

Program the Remote

Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the

remote to control your VCR, laserdisc player, and other component. To

find out how to program both of the remotes, go to the next section.

If you used

Select

Connection A

Connection B

Connection C
Connection D

Connection E

Connection F
Connection G
Connection H

Connection I

With Cable Box

Select

Ch3 AntennaA*
Ch3Antenna A*

Ch3Antenna A*
Ch3Antenna A*
Ch3Antenna A*

Video I Input
Video I Input
Video I Input

Video I Input

No Cable Box

Not Connected

Not Connected
Not Connected

Not Connected
Not Connected

Video I Input

Video I Input
Video I Input
Video I Input

* Or Ch4Antenna A, depending on how yourVCR's3/4

switch is set.

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YOU HAVE A VCR OR

OTHER COMPON E._IT...
The universal remote can be programmed to

control most brands of remote controllable

TVs,VCRs, and cable boxes. Most RCA, GE,
and ProScan TVs and VCRs are already

programmed. Other manufacturers' brands
need to be programmed.

The simple remote can be programmed to
control most remote controllableVCRs.

NOW WATCH SOME _!

Once you've programmed the remote, you
will have completed all four setup sections.

Now you can sit back and enjoy the TV. If you

want to know more about the different parts
of theTV, see ehe next section, Tour of the TV.

Refer to the other sections and appendices

as needed.

4 PROGRAMMING

THE REMOTES

PROGRAMMING THE

UNIVERSAL REMOTE

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of

remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes.Most RCA, GE and
ProScanTVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturers'

brands need to be programmed.

Programming the Universal Remote to Control a VCR

To determine whether the universal remote needsto be programmed,
turn the VCR on, point the remote at the VCR, and pressthe VCR1

button. Then pressPOWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the
VCR respondsto the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to

be programmed.

Follow these stepsto program your universalremote to control

your VCR:

1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed.

2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) on the code list on
the next page.

3. Pressand hold the VCR1 button on the remote.

4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

5. Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the
remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing VCR1 and POWER to

see if the VCR responds.

6. Repeat tl'_se steps using the next code listed for your brand until
the VCR responds to the remote commands.

This remote may not operate all mo-
dels of the brands that are shown at

the right. Use the codes shown or on
the sheet packed in with your remote.

To program the DVDoVCR button to

control a second VCR, follow these
steps but use the DVDoVCR button

instead of the VCR I button.

For instructions on programming the
simple remote, see page 28.

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Universal Remote VCR Codes

Aiwa ..............................................15

Akai ....................................03,22,23

Audio Dynamics ....................14,16

Broksonic.....................................10

Canon ...........................................08

Capehart ......................................0I

Citizen ..........................................09

Craig ........................................07,12

Curtis Mathes..................00,08,I5

Daewoo .......................................13

dbx ...........................................14,16

Dimensia......................................O0

Dynatech .....................................15

Emerson.....................09,I0,13,15,

.................................20,23,24,34,4I

Fisher......................02,12,18,19,43

Funai.............................................15

GE ...........................00,07,08,32,37

Goldstar ..................................09,14

Harman Kardon .........................14

Hitachi .........................05,15,35,36

Instant Replay.............................08

JCL ................................................08

JCPenney....................02,05,07,08,

......................................14,16,30,35

JVC ...............................02,14,16,30

Kenwood ....................02,14,16,30

Lloyd's..._......................................15

Magnavox................................08,29

Marantz ............02,08,14,16,29,30

Marta ............................................09

MEI................................................08

Memorex ....................08,09,12,15

MGA ........................................04,27

Minolta ....................................05,35

Mitsubishi...............04,05,27,35,40

Montgomery Ward ....................06

MTC ........................................07,15

Multitech .....................07,15,31,32

NEC .............................02,14,16,30

Panasonic.....................................08

Pentax......................................05,35

Philco.......................................08,29

Philips ......................................08,29

Pioneer..............................05,16,33

ProScan........................................00

Quartz ..........................................02

Quasar..........................................08

RCA .............00,05,07,08,28,35,37

Realistic.................02,06,08,09,12,

............................................15,19,43

Samsung.................07,13,22,32,42

Sansui............................................16

Sanyo.......................................02,12

Scott ..................................04,13,4I

Sears......02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43

Sharp..................................06,24,39

Shintom .............................17,26,3I

Sony...................................17,26,38

Sylvania..............................08,15,29

Symphonic..............................02,15

Tashiko.........................................09

Tatung...........................................30

Teac..........................................15,30

Technics.......................................08

Teknika........................08,09,I5,2I

Toshiba..............................05,13,19

Totevision ...............................07,09

Unitech .........................................07

Vector Research....................14,16

Victor ...........................................16

Video Concepts ....................14,16

Videosonic ...................................07

Wards ....................05,06,07,08,12,

.................................13,15,25,31,35

Yamaha........................02,14,16,30

Zenith ......................................II, 17

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Programming the Universal Remote to Control a
Laserdisc Player, DVD Player, or Second VCR

The remote's DVD*VCR button is preprogrammed to control the

primary functions of an ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player. If you
would like this button to control a component other than a DVD

player, you can program the remote to control a laserdisc player or
VCR. Fora ProScan, RCA, or GE component, just use the codes shown

to the right. (The previous page lists codes for other brands of VCRs). If
you ever need to reprogram the remote to control a DVD player,

laserdisc player, or second VCR, use the codes shown to the right.
I. Turn on the laserdisc player, DVD playe_, or second VCR.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list at right.

3. Pressand hold the DVD,VCR button on the remote.

4. Enterthe two-digit code from the code list.

5. Releasethe DVDoVCR button and press POWER or another button
to see if the laserdisc player or DVD player responds to the remote

commands.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until
the laserdisc player, DVD player, or second VCR responds to the

remote commands.

Programming the Universal Remote to Control an
Audio Device:

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2.

3.

4.

5.

Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as a radio, CD
player, tape p'rayer, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may need to be

programmed for your equipment. This remote may not operate all
modehi of the brands that are shown at right. Use the codes shown or

on the sheet packed in with your remote.

Turn on the component to be programmed.

Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list at right.
Press and hold the AUDIO button.

.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the AUDIO button and press POWER or CHAN UP

or DOWN to see if the audio device responds to the remote
commands.

Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until
the audio device responds to the remote commands.

RCA, ProScan, or GE Codes 1

VCR .........................................33,37

Laserdiscplayer.....................33,37

DVD player.................................78

Audio Codes

RCAJ Dimensia

AM/FM .........................................03

CD ................................................07

Tape..............................................06

Phono ...........................................05

Aux ...............................................04

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Programming the Remote to Control

a ProScan, RCA, or GE Brand DSS® Receiver

The universal remote ispreprogrammed to control a ProScan, RCA, or

GE brand DSS®receiver. Many buttonson your IV remote havethe

same functions asthe buttonson the DSS®remote. You may want to

experiment with other buttonson the remote to see ifthey work with

your receiver.

Programming the Universal Remote to Control a
Satellite or Cable Box

Refer to the Connection Foldoutor contactyour cable company to hook
up your cable box. If you have a cable box with itsown remote, then
you may also be able to usethe TV's remote with your cable box. This
remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown at the

right. Use the codes shown or on the sheet packed with your remote.

Turn on the cable box.,

2.

3.

4.

5.

.

Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list at right.
Pressand hold the SAToCABLEbutton on the remote.

Enterthe two-digit code from the code list.

Release the SAToCABLE button and press POWER or CHAN UP or

DOWN to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands.
Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until

the cable box responds to the remote commands.

Satellite / Cable

Box Codes

ABC .........................................22,46

Anvision..................................07,08

Cablestar................................07,08

Eagle..............................................08

EasternInternational.................02

GeneralInstrument...........04,05,

......................I5,23,24,2S,30,36,46

Hamlin.........................12.13,34,48

Hitachi...............................37,43,46

Jerrold.........................04,05,I5,23,

......................24,2S,30,36,45,46,47

Macom ....................................37,43

Magnavox...................07,08,19,2I,

.......................26,28,29,32,33,40,4I

NSC ..............................................09

Oak ....................................0I, 16,38

Oak Sigma...................................16

Panasonic..........................03,27,39

Philips ..............07,08,19,21,26,28,

.................................29,32,33,40,4I

Pioneer ..............................18,20,44

Randtek...................................07,08

RCA .........................................00,27

Regal........................................12,13

Regency...................................02,33

Samsung.......................................44

ScientificAtlanta ..............03,22,35

Signature......................................46

Sprucer.........................................27

Starcom........................................46

Sylvania.........................................II

Teknika.........................................06

Texscan....................................I0, I I

Tocom .........................17,21,49,50

Unika .................................31,32,4I

Viewstar ................07,08,19,21,26,

...........................28,29,32,33,40,41

Warner Amex .............................44

Zenith ......................................14,42

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PROGRAMMING THE SIMPLE REMOTE

There are two methods to program the simple remote's VCR button:
CODE SEARCH and DIRECT ENTRY.The simple remote's TV button is

already programmed for your TV.

To program the VCR button using CODE SEARCH

1. Make sure the VCR isturned off unlessit is a GE, PROSCAN, or
RCA producL If the VCR is a GE, PROSCAN or RCA product, turn

it on.

2. Pressthe VCR button and the POWER button simultaneously.

3. Release the two buttons.

4. Pressthe POWER button repeatedly until the VCR turns ON.

5. Pressthe CHAN DN button to verify the code. If the channel
changes on the VCR, the code is valid. PressMENU to complete

the search.

To program the VCR button using DIRECT ENTRY

1. Find the keypress combination for your VCR by locating your

brand of VCR in the VCR Codes table on the next page.

2. Note the code numbers that follow your brand of VCR.

3. Locate the code number in the Key Combination chart on the
next page.

4. Pressand hold the VCR button.

5. Enter th_four keypresses shown in the Key Combination Chart.

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Simple RemoteVCR Codes

Admiral ...........................................06

Aiwa .................................................IS

Akai .......................03,17,22,23,63,66

Audio Dynamics .......................14,16

Bell&Howell ...................................02

Broksonic ..........................................0

Candle ............07,09,13,44,45,46,52

Cannon ......................................08,53

Capehart .........................................0 I

Citizen ............07,09,13,44,45,46,52

Colortyme ......................................14

Craig ...........................................07,12

Curtis Mathes ....................00,07,08,

.........................14,15,44,46,53,64,67

Daewoo ...............................13,45,52

dbx ..............................................14,16

Dimensia .........................................00

Dynatech ........................................15

Electrohome ..................................27

Emerson ...................08,09, I0,13,15,

........................20,23,27,34,41,42,47,

.........................49,57,62,65,67,68,70

Fisher...................................02,12,18,

..........................................19,43,48,58

Funai ................................................15

GE .........................00,07,08,32,37,53

Goldstar ..........................09,14,46,60

Harman Kardon ............................14

Hitachi .............................05,15,35,36

Instant Replay ....._,........................08

JCL ...................................................08

JC Penney ......................02,05,07,08,

.................._............ 14,16,30,35,51,53

JVC .............................02,14,16,30,46

Kenwood ..........,..02,14,16,30,44,46

Uoyd's..............................................15

Logik ................................................3 I

Magnavox ........................08,29,53,56

Marantz ....................02,08,14,16,29,

..........................................30,44,46,6 I

Marta ...............................................09

MEI ...................................................08

Memorex ........................08,09,12,15

MGA ...........................................04,27

Midland ............................................32

Minolta .......................................05,35

Mitsubishi ..................04,05,27,35,40

MontgomeryWard .......................06

MTC ...........................................07,15

Multitech .........................07,15,31,32

NEC .....02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64

Panasonic...................................08,53

Pentax ...................................05,35,44

Pentex Research + .......................46

Philco ...............................08,29,53,56

Philips .........................................08,29

Pioneer ......05,16,33 (laserdisc),50

Portland ...............................44,45,52

ProScan ...........................................00

Quartz .............................................02

Quasar ........................................08,53

RCA .....00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69

Radio Shack/Realistic .......02,06,08,

.........................09,12,15,19,27,43,53

Samsung ....................07,13,22,32,42

Sansui..........................................16,7I

Sanyo ..........................................02,12

Scott ..........................04,13,41,49,68

Sears .........................02,05,09,12,18,

..........................................19,35,43,48

Sharp..........................06,24,27,39,45

Shintom ...........................17,26,31,55

Signature .........................................15

Sony ......................................17,26,38

Sylvania ......................08,15,29,53,56

Symphonic ......................................15

Tandy ..........................................02,15

Tashiko ............................................09

Tatung..............................................30

Teac .......................................15,30,69

Technics..........................................08

Teknika ............................08,09,15,2 I

Toshiba......................05,13,19,48,49

Totevision ..................................07,09

TMK .................................................67

Unitech ............................................07

Vector Research .................14,16,44

Victor ..............................................16

Video Concepts .................14,16,44

Videosonic ......................................07

Wards .......................05,06,07,08,09,

.........................12,13,15,25,27,31,35

Yamaha......................02,14,16,30,46

Key Combinations

00 ^^^^ 51 ^<^<

01 ^^^>

02 ^^^v
03 ^^^<

04 ^^>^

05 ^^>>
06 ^_>v
07 ^_><

08 ^^v ^
09 ^^v>

10 ^^vv
II ^^v<

12 ^^<^
13 ^^<>

14 ^^<v
15 ^^<<

16 ^>^^
17 ^>^>
18 ^>^v
19 ^>^<

20 ^>>^
21 ^>>>

22 ^>>v
23 ^>><

24 ^>v ^
25 ^>v>

26 ^>vv
27 ^>v<
28 ^><^

29 ^><>

30 ^:><v
31 ^><<

32 ^v ^^
33 ^v ^>
34 ^v^v
35 ^v ^<
36 ^v> ^
37 ^v>>
38 ^v>v

39 ^v><

40 ^vv ^

41 ^vv>
42 ^vvv
43 ^vv<
44 ^v< ^

45 ^v<>
46 ^v<v
47 ^v<<
48 ^<^^
49 ^<^>
50 ^<^v

52 ^<>^
53 ^<>>
54 ^<>v

55 ^<><

56 ^<v ^

57 ^<v>
58 ^<vv

59 ^<v<

60 ^<<^
61 ^<<>
62 ^<<v
63 ^<<<
64 >^^^
65 >^^>

66 >^^v
67 >^^<

68 >^>^
69 >^>>
70 >^>v
71 >^><
72 >^v ^
73 >^v>
74 >^vv
75 >^v<
76 >^<^
77 >^<>

78 >^<v
79 >^<<

80 >>^^
81 >>^>
82 >>^v
83 >>^<
84 >>>^
85 >>>>
86 >>>v
87 >>><
88 >>v ^

89 >>v>
90 >>vv
91 >>v<
92 >><^
93 >><>
94 >><v
95 >><<
96 >v ^^
97 >v ^>
98 >v^v
99 >v ^<

100 >v> ^

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USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO

CONTROL A DEVICE

Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you

are ready to useit to control your devices.

To operate the device:

I. Pressthe device button (TV, VCR1, DVDoVCR, SAT.CABLE, or

AUDIO) to setthe remote to control the device.

2. PressOFF/ON to turn the device off or on.

3. Use the remote buttonsthat apply to that device.

and holdTV andVCR while pressing

For PROSCAN, RCA, and GE devices,

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A PICTURE BOOK TOUR

This section gives a pictorial overview of the
television.The parts detailed are:

• The Remote Control

• The Simple Remote

• The Channel Marker

• The Back Panel

• The Front Panel

REMOTE BUTTONS

POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if

programmed, turns on and off some VCRs.

VGR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR

mode. Also turns on the TV.

SAT-CABLE Turnson the satellite receiver or, if programmed, some
cable boxes.Putsthe remote in SAT.CABLE mode. Also turns on the TV.

DVD.VCR If programmed may turn on a DVD player, second VCR,

or laserdiscplayer. Putsthe remote in DVD.VCR mode. Also turns on

the TV.

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

AUDIO If programmed, turns on audio component and puts the

remote in audio mode.

REW, PLAY,FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provide transport

control for some remote-controllable VCRs, laserdiscplayers, tape
decks, and CD players.

VOL < or VOL > Decreasesor increasesthe TV's volume.
CHAN ^ or CHAN v Scansup or down through the current channel

list. Pressonce to change the channel up or down; pressand hold to

continue changing channels.
INFO Bringsup channel information. Pressrepeatedly to see detailed

program information, if available.
SKIP Pressc_ce before changing channels and the TV will wait 30

secondsbefore returning you to the original channel. Pressrepeatedly

to add more time.

4-

MUTE Turnsoff the TV's sound. Pressagain to restorethe sound.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.

(0-9) Number Buttons Enterschannel numbers and time 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, then add the secondtwo. Example: to tune to channel 123, press
and hold 1, press 2, then press 3.

VCR SAT'CABLE

DVDQVCR AUDIO

REVERSE pLAY FORWARD

<21C>

RECORD STOP PAUSE

r--_-i r-_

INFO SKiP

Q

MUTE GO BACK

Q
Q

FAVolNPUT

O

CLEAR

Q O
Q Q
Q Q

ANTENNA

Q o

PIP ._, SWAP

I>

CH CTRL SCAN

I or more, see Programming the Remote, lp. 23.

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FAV-INPUT INPUT isused to toggle through the available input sources
(VlDI, VlD2, FRNT, etc.). FAVworks in conjunction with your DSS®
system and calls up a list of your most commonly watched channels.

ANTENNA When in 1-Vmode, changes the antenna input. Functions as
TVNCR button in VCR mode and TV/DSS button in DSS,,Cable Mode.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to IV viewing.

MENU.SELECT Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system,
selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu. When in
VCR mode, it functions asa Program button. Also operates the menu
in your DSS®system.

RESET Returns all picture quality controls to their original settings.
MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system.

Also usedto adjustthe menu controls. Also move the PIP window
when no menus are on the screen.

PIP Bringsup the small picture-in-picture window. Pressagain to

remove the PIPwindow.
MOVE PIP Moves the PIPwindow to the four cornersof the screen.

CH CTRL Selects the picture window, (that is,the main or PIP

window) that is affected by the CHAN ^ and CHAN v buttons.
SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIPwindow.

FREEZE Freezes the video in the PIPwindow.

SCAN Briefly displays each channel from the current channel list.

Pressagain to stop scan.

I

THE I.IGHTBULB ((_) Illuminates the remote buttons. After a few
seconds the light automatically shuts itself off.

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SIMPLE REMOTE BUTTONS

VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < is
used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it
functions as a REW or reverse search button.

VOL • Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL • is
used to point to items and adjust menu controls. In VCR mode, it

functions as a FFor fast search button.
CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it

points to items and adjusts menu controls. In VCR mode, it functions
as a PLAY button.

CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu
system,it pointsto items and adjustsmenu controls. In VCR mode, it
functions asa STOP button.

MENU Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. When in
VCR mode, it functions as a PAUSEbutton.

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

VCR If programmed, turns on the VCR and puts remote in VCR mode.
Also turns on the IV.

POWER Turnsoff the TV. Also turns some VCRs off and on.

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CHANNEL MARKER

There are several indicators that come up when you change
channels, press the INFO button, or press the TV button. (The
channel buttons, INFO button, and TV button each bring up their
own specific indicators when pressed.) This display iscalled the
Channel Marker.

12:01 Displays the current time.
Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the

current channel.

SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP

(Second Audio Program) information.

PIP ChaD Displays the current PIPchannel.

PIP Channel Indicator Displays PIP channel.

Stereo Displayed when thecurrent channel isbroadcasting in Stereo.
VCR Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel.

Remote batteries are low Displayed when the batteries in the remote

need to be replaced.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer hasbeen set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip

(SKIP)timer.

u

I he channel marker shown above is 1just an example, of course.

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BACK PANEL

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-2eee@

.... __

=ee

Polarity Switch feature applies to 31"

models or greater only. (see Polarity

Switch pg. 37)

INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, satellite

receiver, or laserdisc player.

L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are
connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left

audio connector is usually white.
RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio

connector is usually red.
VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is

usually yellow.
S-VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S-Video capability,

such as a satellite receiver or S-VIDEO VCR. When using S-Video,
make sure to connect the three audio/video cables as well as the
S-Video connector.

INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second video component such as a

VCR or laserdisc player.

L/MON"O Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are
connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left
a_udio connector is usually white.

RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio
connector is usually red.

VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is

usually yellow.
S-VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S-Video capability,

such as a satellite receiver or S-VIDEO VCR. When using S-Video,
make sure to connect the three audio/video cables as well as the
S-Video connector.

The ANT B input can be used for
video games or home computers,
and you can switch between the two
inputs using the ANTENNA button
on the remote.

If you are recording from INPUT I
and you are using S-Video, remember

to connect the regular INPUT I
VIDEO cable as well.

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SIGNAl. SOURCE Provides connection to a home antenna or cable
TV system.
FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed-level audio and video output from the
IV. These output signals are ideal for connecting to an AN receiver or

amplifier that has its own remote control. The FIXED OUTPUT jacks
are also suitable or for recording from the TV with a VCR, camcorder,
or tape deck.

HI-FI OUTPUT Provides volume-controlled stereo audio output,
meaning the volume changes as you change volume on the TV. The
HI-FI OUTPUT jacks are ideal for connecting the TV to an amplifier
that does not have its own volume control or remote.

SPEAKERSWITCH Lets you turn off the TV's internal (built-in)
speakers and play the audio through external speakers connected to
the TV. Set SPEAKERSWITCH to EXTERNALto play audio through
external speakers. Setthe switch to INTERNAL to play audio through
the TV's internal (built-in) speakers

REARSPEAKERSThe REAR SPEAKERSterminals let you connect rear
speakers to the TV.

FRONT SPEAKERSThe FRONT SPEAKERSterminals let you connect
front external speakers to the TV.

POLARITY SWITCH (31" screen size or above only) Your TV hasan
extra-large (31" or above) color picture, which makes it vulnerable to
the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. You may need to reset the
POLARITY switch and STRENGTH switches if you reposition the TV or
move it to a different room.

If you notice th'_ picture tilting slightly, follow these steps to correct
the tilt:

1. Makte sure the STRENGTH switch isset to OFF.

2. Move the STRENGTH switch to LOW. If the picture gets better, but
not quite perfect, move the switch to HIGH.

3. If the picture gets worse, change the position of the POLARITY
switch. If the picture improves, but is not quite perfect, move the

STRENGTH switch to HIGH.

Remember to set the speaker switch
back to INTERNAL when you are not
using the external speakers.

To connect a subwoofer to theTV,
use the left (L/MONO) HI-FI-OUT-

PUT jack.

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FRONT PANEL

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.

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

points up to items and adjusts menu controls.

CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu

system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
MENU Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, it selects

highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.

(Headphone) Plug stereo headphones into this jack.

A*V (AV Jack) Usethe AV adapter included with your TV accessories
to connect a camcorder or other device to the front of the TV. The

yellow connector is for video; the white for audio.

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A SHORT GUIDE TO THE

MENU SYSTEM

This section provides a brief explanation of all
the menu commands.The commands are

organized in the chapter by their location in
the Main Menu.

• Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust
the way the "IV sounds.

• Picture Quality Contains the controls that let

you adjust the picture.

• Screen Contains the controls that let you adjust
the Closed-Caption mode and display.

• Time Contains the controls that let you set the
time and schedule the'iV tO turn off and on at

specific times.

• Channel Contains all the commands used to

control your channels, including custom-building
your channel list, setting parental controls, and
setting up yo_JrTV to control the components

connected to theTV.

AUDIO MENU

Mute Press MENU to turn the TV audio off or on.

Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's Treble,

Bass, Balance, and Volume.

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of the 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 where the distance makes the signal weak.

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 Enhances the stereo signal to give the impression
of greater depth and stereo separation.

SAP (Second Audio Program) Plays the program's audio in a
second language, if one is available. The IV displays the word
SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP

information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono.

Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV's internal or

external speakers on or off.

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PICTURE QUALITY MENU

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.

Tint 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.

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.) Select Offif you prefer to adjust the picture with the

Picture Controls.

Video Noise Filter Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the
feature that automatically filters out noise, or "snow," from the picture.

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.
Reset Picture Controls Displays a choice list that lets you reset the

picture controls to their original settings.

Turn the Auto Color feature OFF if you |

prefer to adjust the picture with the

J

picture controls.

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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 displayed.
On Always Captioning information shown always, when available.

On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when
available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. The captioning

information is not displayed when the sound is on.

Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose
which captioning mocle is used for displaying captioning information.

Captioning information is not available 1

on all channels at all times. For more
on using closed captioning, see Ad-

vanced Features, p. 52.

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TIME MENU

Sleep Timer 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 Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time.

The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set
the schedule.

You have to set the current time
before using the Schedule function.

Tip for Using Schedule:
To turn theTV into an alarm clock,

press RESET to blank both the
Start and StopTime fields.Then set
the StartTime to the time you
would like theTV to turn on.TheTV
will come on in the morning, and
stay on until you turn it off. (I try to
stay away from early morning news
programs, because the newscasters'
voices seem to lull me back to sleep.)

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CHANNEL MENU

Parental Control Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the
Parental Control feature.

On The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that
you have marked as "Parent Approved" in the Lists and Labels

control panel (see below).

Important: When Parental Control is on, the TV's front panel no
longer provides access to the menus. Parents may prefer to hide

the remote and let children use the front panel to change channels.
Off The TV shows all channels, whether they are marked as

"Parent Approved" or not.

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current

antenna type.

UHF/VHF 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.

Signal Source Displays a choice list that lets you choose whether you
are currently using a signal plugged into the Antenna A or Antenna B

jacks on the back of the TV. Usually, the antenna or cable is connected
to Antenna A. Pressing the ANTENNA button on the remote is a quick

way to change the signal source from Antenna A to Antenna B.

Lists and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build

your Normal channel list, choose a four-character label for each chan-

nel, and de_ide whether each channel is "parent-approved." Follow

the on-screen directions to enter your channels and other information.

l_han # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down

through the channel scan list. If you are using the big remote, you
can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons.

Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a four-character label
for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through

the characters (there are a bunch of them). Press RESET to clear a

label. The TV can store 67 labels in memory.

Connect your video game to Antenna
B.Then, when you want to play video

games, press ANTENNA on the re-
mote to change the Signal Source to

Antenna B.

You may prefer to include only a dozen
or so of your favorite channels in the

Normal list, and use the number but-

tons on the big remote to access the
rest of the channels as desired.

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Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are
available when you scan up and down using the CHAN 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.
Parent Approved Usethe up and down arrows to choose whether

the channel indicated should be shown when the Parental Control

feature is turned on. Select YESto indicate that the channel can be
shown at any time, regardless of whether Parental Control is

turned on. Select NO to indicate that the front panel cannot tune
to that channel when Parental Control is turned on. Important:

You must turn the Parental Control feature ON in the Parental
Control control panel (seeabove).

Auto Channel Search Displays a control panel that letsyou tell the TV

to search automatically for all the channels available through the
antenna input(s). When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in
the channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no

signal at all) will be removed from the channel list.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you setup the TV to

automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press VCR1,

DVD.VCR, or SAT.CABLE.

Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that letsyou select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button. The
choices are:

Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a VCR connected
to an anteranaor Video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't

want the TV to tune to a channel when the VCRI button is pressed.
Channel 3 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR is connected to the

Antenna A jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to
tune to channel 3 when you press the VCRI button. Reminder:

Make sure the coml3onent's Ch 3/4 switch is setto channel 3.

Channel 4 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR isconnected to the

Antenna A jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to

tune to channel 4 when you press the VCRI button. Reminder:

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

I utoTuning is part of the interactive 1

setup routine. For more, see Interactive
Setup, p. 15.

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Channel 3 Antenna B Choose this if your VCR is connected to the

Antenna B jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to

tune to channel 3 when you press the VCR1 button. Reminder:
Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

Channel 4 Antenna B Choose this if your VCR is connected to the
Antenna B jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to

tune to channel 4 when you press the VCRI button. Reminder:
Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.

Video I Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Video

1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to

Video I input when you press the VCR1 button.

Video 2 Input Choose this if your VCR isconnected to the Video
2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to

Video 2 input when you press the VCR1 button.

Set DVD/VCR 2/LD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select

the channel that the -IV tunes to when you press the DVD.VCR button.
The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR 1 Channel, a-

bove, except that the component is the second VCR or laserdisc player,
and the remote button being programmed is DVD.VCR. For example:

Video 2 Input Choose this if your second VCR or laserdisc player
is connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the "IV and you

want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the DVD,VCR

button. This is a typical setting for a second VCR or laserdisc player.

Set DSS/Cable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT.CABLE button.

I

Usually, SAT,CABLE can control either a satellite receiver connected to

the Video 1 input jacks, or a cable box connected to the Antenna A jack.
The _hoices are the same as those listed under Set VCR 1 Channel,

above, except that the component is either a satellite receiver or a
cable box, and the button being programmed is SAT.CABLE. Here is

an example for each:

Video 1 Input Choose this if your satellite receiver is connected to
the Video 1 jacks on the back of the -IV and you want the TV to

tune to Video 1 input when you press the SAT,CABLE button.
(This is the typical setting for a satellite receiver.)

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Ch 3 Antenna A Choose this if your cable box isconnected to the

Antenna A jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune
to channel 3 when you press the SAT.CABLE button. (This is a
typical settin8 for a cable box.)

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SETUP

The Setup routine is detailed in Interactive Setup, pases 15-22.

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This sections details how to use four of theTV's

important features:

• PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation

• Displaying On-Screen Program Details

• Using Closed Captioning

• Choosing anAudio Processor

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE)

OPERATION

The PiP feature (picture-in-picture) lets you display a second, smaller

_icture on top of the main picture.

Main Picture

There are six remote buttons that control the way the PIPwindow works:

PIP Brings up the PIPwindow. PressPIP again to remove the window.
MOVE PIP Lets you move the PIPwindow to the four corners of the

screen. (You can also usethe MOVE arrows to position the PIPwindow.)

FREEZE Takes a snapshot of the video in the PIPwindow. To unfreeze

the video, change channels in the PIP window or press SWAR

SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PIPwindow with the
main picture.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Pressing PIP automatically places channel
control in the PIPwindow. CH CTRL lets you transfer channel control
back to the main picture.

PressCH CTRL again to return the channel control to the main picture.

SCAN PressingSCAN causes the TV to automatically scan through

your channel list. If channel control (see above) is on the main picture,

the main picture will scan through the channels. If channel control is

on the PIPwindow, the PIPpicture will scan through the channels.

Each channel is displayed for four seconds before the TV automatically

tunes to the next channel in the list.

If you press FREEZE before the PIP

window is displayed, the current

channel's video is frozen in the PIP

window, allowing you to change

channels on the main picture while
keeping the snapshot of the original

channel in the PIP window.

A typical use of SWAP is to scan
through channels in the PIP window,
and when you find a channel you like,

press SWAP to display that channel
in the main picture, sending the
current channel to the PIP window.

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TWO TIPS FOR USING PIP BUTTONS

Automatic Channel Surfing in the Main Picture

You can auto-surfthrough the channels between commercials using
the SKIPand SCAN buttons.

.

2.

PressSKIPto setthe commercial skip timer.

Then press SCAN to send the current channel to the PIPwindow.

The main picture auto-surfsthrough the channel list. When the
SKIP feature times out, the original channel will return
automatically to the main picture.

Automatic Channel Surfing in the PIP Window

You can use the PIPwindow to auto-surfthrough channels aswell.

1. PressPIPto bring up the PIPwindow.

2. PressSCAN. The IV begins displaying each channel in the PIP
window. If you see a channel that interestsyou, press SWAP.

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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. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a) never,

b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is muted.

TO DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING

1. PressMENUeSELECT to bring up the Main Menu.

2. Point to Screen and press MENU-SELECT. The Screen Menu
comes up with Closed Caption Display highlighted.

3. PressMENU,,SELECT to select Closed Caption Display.

.

Off No closed captioning information will be displayed.
On always Closed captioning will be displayed whenever it

is available.

On whenmuted Closed captioning will be displayed only when
you have muted the sound.

Point to your choice and press MENU-SELECT to select it and

4.

return to the Screen menu.

Closed captioning is not available on
all channels at all times. Only specific

programs encoded with closed cap-
tioning information are applicable.
When a program is closed captioned,
the letters CC are displayed in the

channel marker.

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CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES

The "IV offers eight closed-captioned modes,including four text modes.

To Set the Closed Captioning Mode:

1. Select Screenfrom the Main Menu

2. Point to Closed-caption mode and pressMENUoSELECT. This
choice list comes up."

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

TURNING OFF CLOSED CAPTIONING

1. Select Screen from the Main Menu.

2. PressMENU,,SELECT to select Closed Captioned Display

3. Point to Off and press MENU ,,SELECT.The closed captioning is
turned off'_nd you are returned to the Screen menu.

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ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS

Program providers have the option of sending information through the
airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the
TV can display it when you press INFO. To display the on-screen
program details:

1. PressINFO once to bring up the channel marker.

2. PressINFO again to bring up the program title and the program's

length and elapsed time.

3. Press INFO again for other program details such asthe story line

and whether Closed-Captioning is available.

4. Press INFO again to clear the screen.

Whether all (or any) of the program /

details are displayed depends on wheth-

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er the program provider has sent the
information along with the program.

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CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR

Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds.

YOUcan adjust your audio processor by using the Audio Menu.

Choosing an audio processor from the Audio Menu

,

2.

3.

4.

PressMENU,,SELECT to bring up the Main Menu.
PressMENU.SELECT again to select the Audio menu.
Point to Audio Processorand press MEN U,, SELECT.The Audio

Processor choice list comes up, with the current mode highlighted.
Point to an audio processor mode and press MENU-SELECT to

select it and return to the Audio menu. The options are:
Mono plays the sound in mono only. This is useful for broadcasts

with weak or distant signals.

Stereo splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and
right channels.

Expanded Stereo enhancesthe stereosignalto give the impression
of greater depth and stereoseparation.

SAP Some program providers broadcast a program in a second
sound channel, called SAP (Second Audio Program).Settingyour

audio processorto SAPtells the IV to play the program'saudio in
this second language,if one is available. SAP sound ismono.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE
CONNECTING COMPONENTS

Protect your components from power surges

• Connect all components before plugging
any power cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn offtheTV and/or component
before you connect or disconnect any cables.

POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO

AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of
the TV's back panel instead of straight down

the middle after you connect your
components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables as much as possible.

° Make sure all antennas and cables are

properly grounded. Refer to the SafetyTips
sheet packed with yourTV.

PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS
FROM OVERHEATING

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
componenes. 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.

CONNECT AUDIONIDEO CABLES FOR
BEST RESULTS

• Required for picture-in-picture feature

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TV AND MONO VCR

This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout.

Connection A provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Mono sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

' (2) audio/video cables

• (2)coaxial cables

To connect:

I. Connect cables asshown in Connection A.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION A

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to IV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. PressPLAY.

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See Connections Foldout, Connection A

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TV AND STEREO VCR

This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout.

Connection B provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (2)coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (I) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

I. Connect cables asshown in Connection B.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION B

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. Pre_sTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TViVCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. Press PLAY.

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TV, VCR AND LASERDISC PLAYER

This information applies to Connec:tion C in the Connections Foldout.

Connection C provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (2) coaxial cables

• (6) audio/video cables

• (2) S-Video cables (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection C.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION C

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCRoff.

2. PressTV,,and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is setto TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. Press PLAY.

To play a laserdisc:

1. PressVCR2.

2. Press PLAY.

CAELEBOX

VCR 1

I..A$EROISC

PLAYER

See Connections Foldout, Connection C

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TV AND (2) VCRs

This information applies to Connection D in the Connections Foldout.

Connection D provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture(PIP)

• Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel

• Recording from one VCR to the other

To use this connection you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (6) audio/video cables

• (I) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables asshown in Connection D.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION D

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR,off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Turn VCR2 off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. Begin recording.

4. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR1 is setto TV.

5.. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. PressPLAY.

CABLEBOX

VCR1

VCR 2

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See Connections Foldout, Connection D

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To record from one tape to another (tape dubbing):

1. Insertoriginal tape into VCR2.

2. Insert blank tape into VCR1.

3. PressVCR1.

3. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual).

4. PressRECORD to begin recording.

5. PressDVDoVCR, then press PLAY.

6. If you want to watch a different channel, set both the TV/VCR
switch on both VCRs to TV; pressTV; then tune to a channel.

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Caution: The unauthorized recording
of copyrighted material may infringe

upon the rights of others.

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TV AND LASERDISC PLAYER

This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout.

Connection E provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcastprograms

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

To use this connection you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable

• (3) audio/video cables

• (I) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

I. Connect cables as shown in Connection E.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION E

To watch TV programs:

I. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a laserdisc:

I. Press DVEIoVCR.

2. Press PLAY.

CAB_ BOX

LASERDISC

PLAYER

See Connections Foldout, Connection E

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TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout.

Connection F provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Stereo sound from the satellite receiver

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

To use this connection you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (I) S-Video cable (optional)

• Stereo sound from satellite programming

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection E

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the

Interactive Setup.

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USING CONNECTION F

To watch TV programs:

I. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Press TV,_nd tune to a channel.

To watch satellite programming:

1. Press SATeCABLE and tune to a channel.

CABLEBOX

DSS

RECEIVER

1!/

See Connections Foldout, Connection F

TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout.

Connection G provides:

• Sereo sound from broadcastprograms

• Stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables

• (6) audio/video cables

• (2) S-Video cables (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection G.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION G

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver off.

2. Press TV ,71,ndtune to a channel.

To watch satellite programming:

I. Press SAT-CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record off-air broadcasts and watch a different channel:

I. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

.3. Begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the
VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

I. Press VCRI and then press PLAY.

VCRI E

See Connections Foldout, Connection G

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TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, AND

LASERDISC PLAYER

This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout.

Connection H provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables

• (6) audio/video cables

• (2) S-Video cables (optional)

To connect:

I. Connect cables as shown in Connection H.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION H

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VC,,Rand satellite receiver off.

2. Press TV and tune to a channel.

To Watch satellite programming:

1. Press SAT•CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch
a different channel:

I. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Press VCRI and tune to a channel.

3. Press RECORD to begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the I-VAICR switch on the
VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.

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To play a tape on the VCR:

1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.

To play a laserdisc:

1. PressDVD-VCR and then press PLAY.

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TV, (2) VCRs, AND SATELLITE

RECEIVER

This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout.

Connection I provides:

• Stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (5) coaxial cables

• (9) audio/video cables

• (2) S-Video cables (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection I.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
interactive Setup.

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USING CONNECTION I

To watch TV programs:

I. Turn VC_Rand satellite receiver and laserdisc player off.

2. PressIV and tune to achannel.

To w_atch satellite programming:

I. PressSAT-CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record from one VCR to the other (tape dubbing):

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Insert original tape into VCR2.

3. Insert blank tape into VCR1.

4. Press VCR1.

5. SetVCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual).

6. Press RECORD to begin recording.

7. Press DVD-VCR, then press PLAY.

8. If you want to watch a different channel, set the TViVCR switch on
both VCRs to TV; pressTV; then tune to a channel.

CABLE8OX

DSS

RECEIVER

VCR 1

VCR2

TV

See Connections Foldout, Connection I

To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch

a different channel:

1. Turn off VCR2.

2. Insert blank tape into VCR1.
3 PressVCR1.

4. Make sure to set VCR1 to line input.

5. Press RECORD to begin recording

6. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the
VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on VCR1:

1. PressVCR1 and then press PLAY.

Caution: The unauthorized recording
of copyrighted material may infringe
upon the rights of others.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

You can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two to the

FRONT SPEAKERSterminals and two to the REARSPEAKERSterminals.

Front Speakers

To connect external speakers:

I. Connect speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERSterminals.

2. Set the SPEAKERSWITCH to EXTERNAL.

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Rear Speakers

To connect rear speakers for surround sound effects.

1. Connect two speakers to the REARSPEAKERSterminals.

2. Position them behind you in your TV room. To improve the
surround sound effect, you may prefer to set or mount the several

feet off the ground.

Connecting Speakers to the TV

1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the
speaker wire and twist the wire core.

2. Pressdown and hold the lever on the speaker terminal.

3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+)
and (-) to (-).

4. Release tl_ lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it's connected
securely.

Important: When connecting the speaker wire, make sure you
connect the positive (+) terminal on the TV to the positive (+) ter-
minal on the speaker. One side of the speaker wire is usually mark-
ed with a white stripe to help you match up the terminals correctly.

If the (+) and (-) terminals are not matched properly, the speakers

will not be "in phase," causing reduction in bass frequencies.

Connecting a Subwoofer
To connect a subwoofer to the TV:

1. Connect the subwoofer's audio input to the left (L/MONO) HI-FI
OUT jack. .:

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L/MONO

HI-FI OUTPIJT

(vol_lt COkl_OUlO)

Subwoofer Connection

IMPORTANT

Do not allow the wire core to touch
other wires or terminals. Damage to
components could result if the cores

of two wires touch each other.

TheTV's internal speakers are turned
off when you set the switch to
EXTERNAL, so be sure to reset the
switch back to INTERNAL if you ever

disconnect the speakers from theTV.

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CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

Conneding a stereo amplifier

I. Connect the amplifier's IV audio inputs to the left (L/MONO) and

right (R) HI-FI OUTPUT jacks.

2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting
Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off.

If your audio amplifier is part of a system that uses its own remote
control, you may prefer to connect it to the TV using the Fixed

Output jacks.

Important: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. If the

amplifier is not stereo, use the LIMONO HI-FI OUT jack. Consult
the amplifier's owner's manual for the manufacturer's

recommended hookup.

Connecting a tape deck

To use a tape deck to record audio from TV:

1. Connect the tape deck's audio inputs to the FIXED OUTPUT jacks

on the back of the TV.

The FIXED OUTPUT jacks provide a
fixed level audio signal, making them

ideal for audio recording, or for use

with an audio amplifier that has its

own remote control. No matter how
the volume changes on theTV, the

output volume stays the same.

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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FOR PLAYBACK

There are two connections recommended for playing back from the
camcorder to the TV:

Front Connection Playback

1. Locatethe AV adapter included with your TV accessories.

2. Connect the camcorder's video output to the adapter's video

input (yellow).

3. Connect the camcorder's audio output to the adapter's audio

input (white).

4. Connect the adapter to the A-V jack on the front of the IV.

5. PressINPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays FRNT.

6. Start playback on the camcorder.

Back Connection Playback

1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputsto the INPUT1

audio and video jacks on the TV.

2. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1.

3. Start playback on the camcorder.

S-VHS CAMCORDER

To connect acamcorder with S-Video capability:

1. Connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S-VIDEO
jack on the TV.

2. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT1

audio and video jacks on the TV.

3. PressINPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VlD1.

4. Start playback on the camcorder.

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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER TO RECORD
FROM THE "iV

To record from the TV to the camcorder:

1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video input cables to the TV's FIXED

OUTPUT jacks.

2. Consult your camcorder's owner's manual for instructions on
camcorder recording.

S-VHS Camcorder

The TV does not supply video ouput in S-Video form. Use the connection
described above.

TheTV must remain on during record-
ing. If you change channels on theTV,

the channel change will be recorded.

Signals from the S-Video connector
do not come through the FIXED

OUTPUT video jack.To record to an
S-Video component, remember to
connect its regular video cable as well

as the S-Video cable.

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TROD B LES HOOTI NG

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 l-V, 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 was not aimed at remote sensor.

Controls don't work

• If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first

pressing TV button.

• 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 or dead or installed incorrectly.

Try replacing batteries correctly.

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several

seconds. Install the batteries and try remote.

Turns off while playing

• Schedule function may have been activated.

• 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.

TV Turns on unexpectedly

• Schedule On function may have been activated.

Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time

• Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On).

• Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time.

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Blank screen

• Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on.

• Try another channel.

• PressRESET,in case the picture controls are set too low.

No sound, picture okay

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

• Maybe TV's speakersare turned off. Check SpeakersOn/Off function.

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

nent's I_and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R INPUT 1 jacks.

• Maybe SPEAKERswitch on the back of the TV is not in the

INTERNAL position.

Can't select certain channel

• If using aVCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is

in the correct position.

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Use the Audio Processor, which isfound in

the Audio Menu, to change your sound mode from stereo to mono.

No picture, no sound but power light is on

• Maybe cable/air function is in wrong position.

• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.

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

TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - sameas CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also

check to make'sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.

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.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for 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 PROSCAN Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair
your television.

• Pay any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option,
rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

• Request home service from any Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter. To

identify your nearest Authorized PROSCAN Television Servicenter, ask your Dealer, look
in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-PROSCAN.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

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.

• Remote control batteries.

• Customer replacable fuses.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.

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

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

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set. 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 television outside the U.S.A.:

• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for details.

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CARE AND CLEANING

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting
attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sureto occasionally vacuum

the ventilation slotsin the cabinet to help assureadequate ventilation.

To clean the "IV screen, usea diluted soap and water mixture and a
softcloth. Do not usefurniture polish on the TV cabinet or screen.

While cleaning do not allow liquid to run down the screen and inside
the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vaseswith water on top of the

TV. This could causedamage to the I"V.

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General Cable Information

Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either
coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables

are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or
interference from adjacent cables.

Round 75-ohmcoaxial cable

Slip-on Connector

Screw-on Connector

Flat300-ohmtwin-lead cable

Most audio/video connections between components can be

made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-

type phono connectors.

Standard Audio/VideoCablewith

RCA-typephonoplugs

Color-Coded Jacks
The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for

ease of use. The VIDEOjacks are yellow, the right AUDIOjacks

are red, and the left AUDIOjacks are white. When
connecting components to each other, be sure that you

always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to
right inputs. If a component has only one output (mono),
connect it to the P-./MONO INPUT jack.

To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an S-VHS
video cable is required.

The following accessories are available from most ProScan

dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to
position your componentsfarther apart or need additional

cables.

Antenna Cables

AH037 (3 ft)

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 connec-
tors for a secure connection.

Gold-Tipped Cables
AH065G (6 fi)

AH066G (10 ft)

Audio/Video Cables

Push-onCable

Attaches to the round antenna con-
nectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on

the back of your VCR or TV. Ends
push on for a quick connection.

Gold-Tipped Cables
AH069G (3 if)

AH070G (5 if)

Audio/Video Cable

Shielded cable for connecting
AUDIOand VIDEOjacks. Has an
RCA-type phono plug on each end.

Gold-Tipped Cable
AH075G (6 ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable
Double cable that lets you connect

the VIDEOand AUDIOjacks of two
VHS VCRsto duplicate tapes. Can

also be usedto connect a VCR to
your "iV. Cable is color-coded and

shielded. Has RCA-type phono
plugs on each end.

Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables
Your ProScan monitor panel is equipped with gold-plated

jacks. The gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts
which provides much less signal loss than conventional con-
tacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to

help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment.

Gold-Tipped Cable
AH077G (6 fi)

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable

Triple cable that lets you connect
the vIDEOand AUDIOjacks of stereo

components.

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Audio/video Cables continued

Gold-Tipped Cable
&HO72G (3 ft)

Stereo Audio Cable

Double gold-tipped
cable generally used
for connecting stereo
audio components.

VAA014 (3 ft)

VAA020 (8 ft)

S-VHS Video Cable

Has multipin connec-
tors on each end for

connecting S-VHS com-
ponents to your TV.

A/V Adapter

228449

Remote Controls

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I_

Q5

CRK83GL]

CRK61A1

Audio• Video Adapter
Use the Audio, Video

Adapter to plug a cam-

corder into the front of
the TV. Replacements

or sparescan be

ordered as needed.

Remote Controls

These are the remote
controls that came

packed with your TV.

Replacements or

spares can be ordered
as needed.

Accessory Order Form for ProScan "IV Models

Description

Signal Splitter
Gold-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (6-ft)
Gold-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (10-fi)

Gold-Tip Audio/video Cable (3-ft)
Gold-Tip AudioNideo Cable (5-ft)

Gold-Tip Stereo Cable (3-ft)
Gold-Tip Monaural Dubbing Cable (6-ft)

Gold-Tip Stereo Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-fi)

Wireless Headphone System
5-VHS Video Cable (3-ft)
5-VHS Cable (8-ft)

Remote Control (CRK61AI )
Remote Control (CRK83GL1)
&udio,video Adapter

Part No.

AH047 $ 3.99

AHO65G $ 6.99

VH90 $ 7.95
AH069G $ 5.99

AHO70G $ 7.99

AH072G $ 8.99

AH075G $ 10.99
AHO77G $ 14.99
AH037 $ 3.95

PSWH100 $199.95
VAA014 $ 27.55
VAA020 $ 29.95

227245 $ 34.05
231541 $ 42.00
228449 $ 4.35

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ...........................

Sales Tax .............................................................................

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, Handling, and Insurance .....................................

Total Amount Enclosed ........................................................

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably.
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.

No COD or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availability,
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

$
$

$ 5.00

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Prices are subject to change without notice.

To order accessories,contact your local ProScan Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the instructions

below to order by telephone.

United Statesand Canada Orders

To place your order by phone, have your Visa or
MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below.

Usethis number only to place an order for accessory items

listed on this order form.

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Symbols

(0-9) .......................................................................... 32

A

A°V ..................................................................... 38,72

A,V jack ........................................................... 4,38,72

AAA batteries .............................................................. 5

Active channel .......................................................... 45

Additional speakers ................................................... 70

Advanced Features .................................................... 49

ANT B input, note ..................................................... 36

ANTENNA ................................................................ 33

Antenna A ................................................................. 44

Antenna B jack .......................................................... 44

ANTENNA button ..................................................... 44

Antenna input ........................................................... 45

Arrows ...................................................................... 33

AUDIO ..................................................................... 32

AUDIO button ..................................................... 26,32

Audio Codes ............................................................. 26

Audio component ..................................................... 26

Audio Menu .............................................................. 40

Audio modes ............................................................. 40

Audio Processor ................................................... 40,55

Auto Channel Search ................................... 6,15,16,45

Auto Color ................................................................ 41

Auto Tuning .............................................................. 45

Automatic color adjustments ..................................... 41

Autoprogramming ..................................................... 16

AV adapter .......................................................... 38, 72

AV jack ............................................................ 4, 38,72

B

Back Panel ................................................................ 36

Basic connection ........................................................ 4

Batteries ................................................................... 4,5

Black Level ............................................................... 41

C

Cable box ................................................................. 27

Cable Box Codes ....................................................... 27

Captioning information ............................................ 42

Captioning mode ...................................................... 42

Care and Cleaning .................................................... 77

CH CTRL .............................................................. 33,50

CHAN ....................................................................... 32

Chan # ...................................................................... 44

Change the channel .................................................. 32

Channel Control ........................................................ 50

Channel indicator ..................................................... 35

Channel list .......................................................... 18,32

Channel Marker ........................................................ 35

Channel menu ....................................................... 9,44

Channel numbers ...................................................... 32

Channel search ......................................................... 45

Choice Lists............................................................... 12

Choosing an Audio Processor .................................... 55

CLEAR............................................................... 9,10,33

Closed Caption Mode .......................................... 42,53

Closed Captioning ..................................................... 52

Closed Captioning indicator ...................................... 35

Closed captioning information .................................. 52

Closed Caption Display ........................................ 42,52

CODE SEARCH .......................................................... 28

Color ......................................................................... 41

Color Warmth ............................................................ 41

Commercial skip timer .............................................. 35

Connecting 2 VCRs ................................................... 61

Connecting a Camcorder .......................................... 72

Connecting a stereo amplifier. ................................... 71

Connecting a Subwoofer ........................................... 70

Connecting a tape deck ............................................. 71

Connecting Audio Components ................................ 71

Connecting External Speakers ................................... 70

Connecting Speakers................................................. 70

Connecting your TV .................................................... 4

Connections Foldout .............................................. 4,19

Contrast .................................................................... 41

Control Panels................................................... 8,10,11

Choice Lists............................................................... 12

Current channel list ................................................... 32

D

Device button ............................................................ 30

Display Closed Captioning ......................................... 52

DSSreceiver ................................................... 21,27,32

DSSremote ................................................................ 27

DSS/CABLEChannel .................................................. 21

DSS/Cable Channel ................................................... 46

DSS/CABLEchoice list .............................................. 21

DVD/VCR2/LD Channel ............................................ 20

DVDNCR2/LD choice list ......................................... 20

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E

Entering channel numbers ......................................... 32

Entering Setup ........................................................... 16

Exit .............................................................................. 9

F

FIXED OUTPUT ................................................... 36,37

FIXED OUTPUT jacks .......................................... 36,37

FREEZE................................................................. 33,50

FRNT ........................................................................ 33

Front external speakers.............................................. 37

Front Panel ................................................................ 38

Front Speakers.......................................................... 70

G

GO BACK Button ...................................................... 32

Guide to the Menu System ........................................ 39

H

Headphone ............................................................... 38

HI-FI OUTPUT .......................................................... 37

HI-FI OUTPUT jacks ................................................. 37

Highlight ................................................................ 8,12

Home antenna .......................................................... 12

Home computers, note .............................................. 36

INFO Button ........................................................ 32,54

INPUT ....................................................................... 32

INPUT1 ................................................................... 36

INPUT2 ..................................................................... 36

Interactive Setup .................................................... 6,15

I(

Key Combination chart ............................................. 28

L

I_/MONO audio jacks ................................................ 36

Label, displayed ........................................................ 35

Labeling Channels ................................................ 18,44

Laserdisc Player Codes .............................................. 26

Limited Warranty ...................................................... 76

Lists and Labels .................................................... 18,44

M

Main Menu .......................................................... 10,33

Menu commands ...................................................... 39

Menu system ............................................................. 10

Menus ....................................................................... 10

Mono ........................................................................ 40

MOVE ....................................................................... 33

MOVE arrows ...................................................... 10,33

MOVE PIP............................................................ 33,50

MUTE ....................................................................... 32

Mute ......................................................................... 40

N

Normal channel list .............................................. 18,44

Not Connected .......................................................... 45

Number Buttons ........................................................ 32

Numeric Entry ........................................................... 13

Numeric entry control panel ..................................... 13

O

On-screen menus ........................................................ 8

On-screen Program Details ....................................... 54

On-screen setup routine ............................................ 15

Optional Stand ............................................................ 4

Original picture settings ............................................. 41

P

Parent approved list .................................................. 18

Parent-approved .............................................. 18,44,45

Parental Control .................................................... 44,45

Picture Controls .................................................... 11,41

Picture Quality menu ........................................... 11,41

Picture-in-picture ................................................. 33,50

PIP ....................................................................... 33,50

PIPChannel Indicator ............................................... 35

PIPOperation ........................................................... 50

PIPwindow .......................................................... 33,50

Plug in the TV ............................................................. 5

Point ........................................................................... 8

Point and Select .......................................................... 8

Polarity switch .................................................... : 36,37

POWER button ....................................................... 6,32

Power cord .............................................................. 4,5

Program synopsis ...................................................... 54

Program the Remote .................................................. 22

Program title ............................................................. 54

Programming the Remotes ........................................ 23

Programming the Simple Remote .............................. 28

Programming the Universal Remote to Control a VCR...

................................................................................. 4

82

Q

Quick Reference ....................................................... 39

R

Rear speakers ....................................................... 37,70

Recommended stand ................................................... 4

Recording from the TV ......................................... 36,73

Remote batteries, low ................................................ 35

Remote Buttons ............................................... 32,33,34

RESET........................................................................ 33

Reset Picture Controls ............................................... 41

Return to TV .............................................................. 12

REW, PLAY, FF, REC,STOP, PAUSE........................... 32

RIGHT audio jacks ................................................... 36

Simple Remote VCR Codes ....................................... 29

SKIP .......................................................................... 32

Sleep Timer ................................................................ 43

Sleep Timer display .................................................... 35

Sliders ........................................................................ 11

Snow ......................................................................... 41

Speaker Switch ..................................................... 37,70

Speakers .................................................................... 40

Stereo ........................................................................ 40

Stereo audio signal .................................................... 40

Stereo headphones .................................................... 38

Stereo Indicator ......................................................... 35

STRENGTH switches ............................................ 36,37

SWAP ................................................................... 33,50

1-

S-VHS camcorder ...................................................... 72

S-VIDEO ................................................................... 36

S-Video Input ............................................................ 72

SAP ........................................................................... 40

Satellite Box Codes ................................................... 27

SATeCABLE button ......................................... 21,27,32

SCAN ................................................................... 33,50

Schedule ................................................................... 43

Screen Menu ............................................................. 42

Second Audio Program ............................................. 40

Select .......................................................................... 8

Setthe DVDiVCR2/LD Channel ................................ 20

Setthe Time .................................................... 13,17,43

Set the VCR2eI_D Channel ........................................ 20 U

Set VCR 1 Channel ............................................... 19,45

SetVCR 2 Channel .................................................... 46

Setting the DSS/CABLE Channel ........................... 21,46

Setup .......................................................... 15-22,16,48 Using

Setup routine ................................................... 15-22,48 Using

Sharpness .................................................................. 41

Using

Signal Source ....................................................... 36,44 Using

Signal Type ........................................................... 12,44 Using

Simple remote .............................................. 4,23,28,34 Using

Simple Remote Buttons ............................................. 34

Using

CHAN DOWN ................................................... 34 Using

CHAN UP........................................................... 34 Using

MENU ................................................................ 34 Using

POWER .............................................................. 34 Using

TV ...................................................................... 34 Using

VCR .................................................................... 34

VOL < ................................................................ 34

VOL > ................................................................ 34

Tape dubbing ............................................................ 62

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ....... 57

Three-digit channel ................................................... 32

Time display .............................................................. 35

Time menu ........................................................... 13,43

Tint ...................................................................... 11,41

Tone Controls ............................................................ 40

Tour of the TV ............................................................ 31

Transport control ........................................................ 32

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................. 74,75

Turn speakers on or off .............................................. 40

TV and MONO VCR ................................................. 58

TV button ............................................................... 6,32

UHF/VHF Antenna .................................................... 44

Universal remote .................................................... 4,24

Universal Remote VCR Codes ................................... 25

Connection A .................................................. 58

Connection B .................................................. 59

Connection C .................................................. 60

Connection D ................................................. 61

Connection E .............................................. _...63

Connection F .................................................. 64

Connection G ................................................. 65

Connection H ............................................ 66-67

Connection I ................................................... 68

PIPButtons ...................................................... 51

the Remote...................................................... 30

the TV Connections ......................................... 57

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V

VCR 1 Channel ......................................................... 45

VCR 1 choice list ...................................................... 19

VCR 2 Channel ......................................................... 46 -

VCR Codes ................................................................ 25

VCR mode ................................................................ 32

VCR1 ........................................................................ 32

VCR1 button ................................................... 19,24,32

VCR1 Channel .......................................................... 19

VCR2 • LD ................................................................. 20

VCR2*LD mode ........................................................ 20

VlD1 ......................................................................... 35

VlD2 ......................................................................... 33

Video 1 Input ............................................................ 46

Video 1 Input jacks ................................................... 19

Video 2 Input ............................................................ 46

Video 2 Input jacks ................................................... 20

Video games, note ..................................................... 36

VIDEO jacks ............................................................. 36

Video Noise Filter ..................................................... 41

VOL .......................................................................... 32

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85

CREATING A GREENER FUTURE

At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural
heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a

global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world.

We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy people are not only
practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well. Our Corporate Environmental,
Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment to protect these precious assets
and provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting our business.

_ 1HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Below are a few examples of Thomson's achievements in Our efforts to preserve our natural resources.

THE EARTH

THE AIR

THE WATER

Thomson reclaims millions of pounds of

hazardous waste annually, diverting it from
landfills.

Thomson treats millions of pounds of

waste water sludge annually and renders it
non-hazardous.

Thomson recycles over 50 million pounds
of non-hazardous material annually that
otherwise would have been treated as
trash, an overall recovery rate of 50%.

Thomson globally recycles millions of
pounds of broken television picture tube
glass annually through both internal and
external reclaim processes.

Thomson has replaced solvent-based paints
at many locations resulting in an 80%

reduction in toxic air emissions for

equivelant material used.
Thomson has eliminated the use of ozone-

depleting substances at television manu-
facturing facilities around the world.

Thomson collects and returns over 1.5

million pounds of glass and furnace dust to

the glass making process annually.
Thomson has launched worldwide energy

savings programs which contribute to

efforts to reduce air emissions from

electrical generating facilities.

Thomson recovers over 2 million pounds

of fine glass particles from process water
each year and recycles them back into its
glass furnaces.

Thomson's state-of-the-art waste water

treatment plants filter out over 26 million

pounds of solids from process water each
year.

Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles
2,500 gallons of water per minute and
cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per day.

Thomson is researching new processes
and is developing new manufacturing

equipment and technologies to further
reduce large volume water use.

Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products. For example, in the U.S. and Me_ico our
television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets. The inks used for the print on cartons and
instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomson's Environmental Health and Safety Programs, write to Thomson
Consumer Electronics' address below, attention Environmental Programs: INH340.

Pleasedo not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for
your product.

1TIOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

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,Indianapolis, IN 46290

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