RCA 27F550, 27R410TYX1FAM, 27F550TYX1, 27F650TYX1FCY, 27F530TYX3KCS User Manual

Television

User's Guide

Changing Entertainment.

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Tabl[e of CoHteHts

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3

Protect Against Power Surges ........................................................................... 3

Protect Components from Overheating ........................................................... 3

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .................................... 3

Important Stand and Base Safety Information ................................................ 3

Use Indirect Light ............................................................................................... 3

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ....................................... 3

TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4

Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 5

The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6

Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................ 6

Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................... 6

Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 7

Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 7

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7

Turn on the W ................................................................................................................. 7

Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 7

Complete Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 8

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 9

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes.............................................................. 9

Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................... 10

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ....................................... 10

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ............................................... 10

Programming the Remote ............................................................................... 10

How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It .................................. 12

Remote Control Codes ................................................................................................. 12

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features

Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 14

Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 14

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 14

Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 15

How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 16

USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................... 16

Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ......................................................... 16

Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .......................................................... 17

Tablle of CoHteHts

USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................. 18

Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 19

Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 19

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 20

V-Chip Exempt Program Block ......................................................................... 20

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .................................................................. 20

KidPass .............................................................................................................. 21

V-Chip Active .................................................................................................... 21

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

Change Password ............................................................................................. 21

Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System

Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 22

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 22

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 23

Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................ 24

Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 5: Other Information

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 25

Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 27

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 27

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Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turn off the lV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure alI antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
packed separately.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can

circulate freely.

• Don't stack components.

• If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't
flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the IV, route all cables down the side of the back of the lV instead
of straight down the middle of the 11/.

• If your antenna uses 3CO-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, kccp the twin lead
cables away from audiolvideo cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your lV carefully. Place the lV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and

strength to prevent the W from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause personal injury andlor damage the IV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed
separately.

Use Indirect Light
Don't place the W where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or

indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your IV

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Coaxial cable S-Video cable Audio/Video cables

Component Video (Y,Pb,Pr)cables

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VCR

TV(backpanel)

TV + DVD + VCR

* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect
the audio cablesto the VIDEO I AUDIOjacks on the

backof the TV, not the VIDEO2 AUDIOjacks.

I. Connect your DVDPlayerto your TV.

A. Connect the audio (white and red) cablesto the VIDEO2 Rand L/MONOAUDIOjacks on the back

of the IV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVDplayer.

B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to

the Y, Pb, Prjacks on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the IV. If
your DVD player doesn't have Y, Pb, Pr jacks, go to C.

-OR-

C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD

player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the IV. If your DVD player doesn't have an
S-Video jack, go to D.

Note:If you connect anS-Videocable,you must connect tile audio cablesto the VIDEO1AUDiOjacks on tile beckof the
W,not theVIDEO2AUDIOjaoks.

-OR-

D, Connect a video cable (yellow] to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2

VIDEO jack on the back of the IV.

2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect acoaxial cableto the 1VANTjack on your IV and to the Output Jackon your VCR

(sometimeslabeledOUTTOIV).

Nore:Ifyour VCRhasA/V outputjacks, youcon connect yourW to your VCRusingaudio/videocablesfor better quolitg

3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.

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Explanation of Jacks

This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several
ways to connect components to your W.

TV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna,
cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR.

R L!MONO

AUDIO VIDEOS-VIDEOIN

RAUDIOL!MONOVIDEO

Pr Pb Y

R L VIDEO

S

VIDEO 1
VIDEO, AUDIO R and UMONO Letsyou connect a

component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.

* R (RIGHT) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The

right audio connector is usually red.

* L/MONO AUDIO Provides left audio connection. The

left audio connector is usually white.

* VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video

connector is usually yellow.
S-VIDEO IN Provides better picture quality than the

video jacks because the color part of the signal is
separated from the black and white part of the picture.
When using S-VIDEO IN, make sure to connect left and
right audio cables to the L/MONO and R AUDIO Input

jacks.

VIDEO2
VIDEO,AUDIOR and L/MONO and Y, Pb, Pr Letsyou

connect a component video source,such as a DVDplayer.

• Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the

video is separated into three signals. Use three video-
grade cables for the connection. When using VIDEO 2
Y,Pb, Pr, make sure to connect left and right audio cables
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO Input jacks.

• R (RIGHT) AUDIO, L/MONO and VIDEO Their
description is the same as VIDEO I.

AUDIOIVIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplifier or
audio receiver for improved sound quality or an external

video monitor.

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AUDIO

The Front of Your TV

Front Input Jacks

The W has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of
audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks are

towards the front of the ]V on the side. To access the
component you connected to the front of the lV, press the

INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the

screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game
console or a camcorder.

Not_: When connecting a component that has only one audio jack,
such as some eomcorders, use the TV'sAUDIO L/MONOjoek to hear

the audio.

H-PHONE Allows you to connect headphones to listen to

the sound coming from the TV.

L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another

component such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console.

VIDEO Receivesvideo from another component such asa
VCR,camcorder,or video game console.

Front Panel Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front
panel buttons of your 1!/to operate many of the ]V's

features.

MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it

selects highlighted items.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the

menu system, acts like the down arrow button on the remote

control and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. in the menu

system, acts like the up arrow button on the remote control
and adjusts menu controls.

VOL < Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like
the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts

menu controls.

VOL > Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like
the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts

menu controls.

POWER Turns the TVon and off.

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Plug in the TV

Plug the endof the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug

completely into the outlet.

Put batteries in the remote

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.

• Insert 2 "AAA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.

• Replace the coven

iii i_ i

0

Arrows

OK
button

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete

the Initial Setup

The technical term is "Navigation"- how you move through
the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout
the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the

remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use

the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the

right or left arrow button to move right or left.

To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.

Note: Highlighted meansthat themenu item standsout fromother
menu itemson the fist(appearsdarker,brighter,ora differentcolor)

Turn on the TV

Press]V on the remote, or press POWER on the TV's front
panel.

Note:PressingtheTVbutton not only turns on theTV,hutputs the
remoteinto W mode. "Wmode"meansthat tile butz_nsonthe

remotecontrol operatethe TV'sfunctions

Complete the Initial Setup

The menu system in your ]V allows the TV's features to work

properly. The first time you turn on your lV, the SETUPsereen

appears with Language highlighted. The default language is

English. To choose another language, press the right arrow
button on the remote.

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Complete Auto ChannelSearch

This part of the setup allows the 1V to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable TVsystem. This is
sometimes called auto programming.

I. Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.

2. The Signa! Type option is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then

pressOK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Start. Press OK
to begin the auto channel search.

Once the search is complete, you can begin watching 11/.For

information on customizing your channels or menu options,

go to Chapter 4.

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Indicator Button Descriptions for TV Mode

Arrows Usedto highlight different items in the IV menu and to adjust the menu

controls.
Indleator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to

control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote. Flickers
when a button is pressed and the batteries are low.

(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through the remote control.

To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press

the two digits and expect a few seconds delay. This is if you want to enter a third

_ _ digit.

_ _' CC Toggles closedcaptioning on and off.

_ _ CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to

E=5" change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.

_" "_ CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal

viewing.

_,, _ _,._o_ GO BACK Returnsyou to the previous channel.

INFO Brings up the channel banner.

INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (VID1/SVIDI, VID2/CVID2,

_ , FRNT,and current channel].

MENU Brings up the Main menu.
MUTE Reduces the 1V's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the

volume.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.

ONoOFF When in IV mode, turns the IV on and off. If in another mode (VCR,
DVD,etc.) and programmed, will turn the component on and off.

PRESETS Picture options are reset to original factory settings.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the IV will wait 30 seconds before

returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time.

IV Turns on the IV and puts the remote in IV mode. Also displays current status.

VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the IV's volume.

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes

AGAIN In DVDmode, replays the last several seconds of the title you're playing.
ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a IV/VCR button.

DVD Puts the remote in DVDmode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on
the IV and tune to the correct video input channel.

GUIDE If you're operating another component that has a guide, this button
accesses the on-screen Guide.

OPEN.CLOSE In DVDmode,opens or closesthe DVDdisc tray.

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REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP,PAUSE If programmed, provides
transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs or DVD players.

SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses Index Search feature.
SPEED In VCR mode, selects a recording speed.
VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the

TV and tune to the correct video input channel.
ZOOM In DVD mode, zooms in on the picture.

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and
view components you have connected to the W.

I. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON.

2. Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the
component.

3. To return to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT.

DVDand /

VCRbuttons

REVERSEf

and PLAY

buttons

_ON-OFF

button

®@

_DE

STOP
button

You'll usethese buttons when
programming the remote.

Programming the Remote to Operate Other

Components

The universal remote can be programmed to operate most
brands of remote controllable components. Theremote is
already programmed to operate most RCA,GE,and Proscan
components.

Not_:TheW burton can't beprogrammed on thisremote.

Find Out If You Need to Programthe Remote

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be

programmed for your component, turn the component ON.
For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on the

VCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button.
Then press ON.OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel
down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If

the component does not respond, the remote needs to be

programmed.
Programming the Remote

There are two ways to program the remote control:

. automatic codesearch

. direct entry

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UsingAutomatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of

your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without
programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the

remote turns off.

I. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCRor DVDplayer)

2. Pressand hold the component button you want to program (VCRor DVD).
While holding the component button, pressand hold ON*OFFuntil the

indicator on the remote turns on, then releaseboth buttons.

3. Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY,then wait S
seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing.

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5

seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PlAY
again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing PlAY until the component turns off or you have searched
through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component

does not turn off after pressing PlAY 20 times, then the remote can't be
programmed to operate that component.

If the component you want to operate does turn off:

I. Pressand releaseREVERSE,then wait 2 seconds.Repeatthis step until the

deviceturns backON.

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

Using Direct Entry

I. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in
this section.

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

4. Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the
indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn't

programmable.

S. Release the component button.

6. Point the remote at the component. Press ONeOFF to see if the component
responds to the command. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button and
then ONeOFF again.

• if you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your
brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.

• If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the
automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn't find the code,

the remote is not compatible with your component.

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How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It
Becausethis universalremotecan operateseveraldifferent components it uses

operationalmodestriggered bythe component buttons. Forexample, ifyou want
the remoteto operatethe IV, youwouldpressthe IV button to put the remote

into IV mode before you could operate the IV.

I. Press the appropriate component button (DVD,IV, VCR)to set the remote to

operate the component.

2. Press 0No0FF to turn the component ON or OFF.

3. Usethe remote buttons that apply to that component.

Notes;

Therernoterubynot becompotiblewitfl oil brondsondmodels ofcomponents.It olso
rnoynot eperoteoil functions of theremot_ tflot comewith your cemponent

Ifyou keeppressingbuttons and nothing hoppens,tile rerneteisproboblyin the
wrong mode'.Youmust pressthecomponent button that matches thecomponent
you wont tooperote(i.e.,if you wont tooperote tile VCR,pressVCRon the remot_

control toput theremot_ in VCRmode'.)

VCRCodes

Remote Control Codes

Programmablefor VCRbutton.

Admi]al .................................................................................... 2132 Emerson ............................ 2012, 20t4, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,

Advemura ................................................................................ 2026 .......... 2026, 2029, 2030, 203t, 2032, 2033, 2034,2035, 2036,

Aiko .......................................................................................... 2027 .......... 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042,2044, 2045, 2046,

Aiwa ......................................................................................... 2026 ............................................ 2047, 2065, 2tt3, 2116, 2117, 2130

Akai ................. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2t13 Fishe]. ........... 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2t18

Ameliean High ........................................................................ 2021 Fuii ................................................................................ 2021, 2tt9

Asha ......................................................................................... 2013 Funai ....................................................................................... 2026

Audio Dynamics ........................................................... 2009, 2010 Ganard .................................................................................... 2026

Audiovox ................................................................................. 2014 G[ ...................................................................... 2000, 2001, 2013,

Bell a Howell ........................................................................... 2011 ............................................ 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120, 2t31

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

Bloksonic ...................................................................... 2012,2025

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

Candle ..................................................... 20t3,2014,2015,2016,

............................................................................. 2017,20t8,2019

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

Capeha_ ......................................................................... 2020,2110

Cmwer ....................................................................................... 2062

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

Citizen ........................................................................... 2013,20t4,

............................................. 20t5,2016,2017,2018,20t9,2027

Colo#yme ................................................................................ 2009

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

Goldstar .................................................. 2009, 2014, 20t8, 2054

Oladiente ................................................................................ 2026

HadeyDavidson .................................................................... 2026

Harman Km_on ..................................................................... 2009

Halavood ................................................................................. 206t

Headqumter ............................................................................. 201t

Hitachi ........................................................................ 2055,2056,

........................................................ 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122

Hi-Q ......................................................................................... 2023

InstantReplay ........................................................................ 202t

JCL ........................................................................................... 202I

JC Penney ............................................... 2009, 20t0, 2011, 2013,

..................................................... 20t4,2021,2022,2055,2056,

Qaig ......................................................... 2013,2014,2023,2061 ....................................................... 2058,2059,2060,2107,21t8

Cmtis-Math_N .................................................... 2000,2009,20t3,

................................... 2016,20t8,2021,2022,2024,2115,2131

Cybernex ................................................................................. 2013

Daewoo .......... 2015,2017,20t9,2025,2026,2027,2028,2110

Daytmn ..................................................................................... 2t10

DBX ................................................................................ 2009,2010

Dimensia ........................................................................ 2000,2131

Dynataeh .................................................................................. 2026

Electmhome ................................................................. 2014,2029

Jansen ................................................................ 2055,2056,2111

JVC ...................................... 2009,2010,2011,2018,2111,2123

Kenwood ................... 2009,2010,2011,20t6,2018,2111,2123

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

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

Lloyd ....................................................................................... 2026

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

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

Magnavox ....................................................... 2021,2022,2062,

Electlophonic .......................................................................... 2014 ....................................................... 2063,2104,2105,2108,2124

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VCR Codes continued

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

Marantz ..,..... 2009, 2010, 20tl, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2062, 2064

Malta ...................................................................................... 2014

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

Mei ......................................................................................... 2021

Memorex ,..,.. 2011, 2013, 20t4, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2t04, 2132

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

MGN Technology .................................................................. 2013

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

Minolta ............................................................. 2055, 2056, 2107

Mitsubishi ............ 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2068,

........... 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2t13, 2123

Montg0me]3t Wald .................................................... 2075, 2132

Tatung ......................................................................................... 211t

TEA(" ..................................................................... 2026, 2085, 2Itt

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

Teknika ........................................... 20t4, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129

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

Toshiba ....................... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2t 16

To_vsion ........................................................................ 2013, 2oi4

Unitech ....................................................................................... 2OI3

Vector Resea_h ........................................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 20t 6

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

Video Concep_ ............................... 2009, 2OI0, 2015, 2016, 2It3

Videosonic ................................................................................. 20t3

Wal:ds ........................................................ 20t 3, 2014, 2015, 2021,

Motomla ..................................................................... 202I, 2132 ........................................... 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,

MTC ............................................................................. 2013, 2126 .................................... 2096, 210t, 2102, 2t03, 2107, 2116, 2132

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

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

............................................ 2064, 2076, 20"/6, 2079, 2lit, 2123

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

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

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

Optimus ....................................................................... 2014,2132

Opt0nica ................................................................................ 2096

Panasonic ......................... 202t,2022,2109,2125,2126,2127

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

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

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

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

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

Pioneer, ....................................... 2010,2055,20g0,2081,2123

Po_tand .................................................. 2016,2017,2019,2110

Proscan ............................................................. 2000, 200t, 2131

Protec ..................................................................................... 2061

Pulsal. .................................................................................... 2104

Quake1. ................................................................................... 2011

Qua_z ..................................................................................... 2011

Quasar ............................................................... 2021,2022,2125

RCA ...................... 2000,2001,2003,2013,2021,2055,2056,

.................. 2082,2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,20gg, 2089,

....................... 2090,2091,2107,2t15,2120,2125,2131,2133

Radioshack/Realistic ............................ 20It,2013,2014,2021,

.................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132

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

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

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

Runc0 ..................................................................................... 2104

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

Sanky ........................................................................... 2104,2132

Sansui ..................................................... 2010,2092,2Ht,2123

Sanyo ................................................................ 2011,20t3,2023

Scott ............ 2012, 20t5, 2025, 2032, 2038, 2065, 2093, 2116

Seai_ ............................................ 201t,2014,2021,2023,2048,

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

Sharp ..................... 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2132

Sbintom ................................................. 2004, 2056, 206t, 2098

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

Signatme ............................................................................... 2132

Singel. ............................................................... 2021,2061,2128

Sony ....................................................... 2004,2098,2099,2119

STg ............................................................................... 2021,2107

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

Symphonic ............................................................................ 2026

Tandy ...................................................................................... 2011

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

XRM000 .............................................................. 2021,2026,2061

Yamaha ............................................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2tti

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

DVD codes

ProgrammablR for DVDbutton.

Aiwa ........................................................................................... 3009

Apex ................................................................................ 3023, 3024

GE ............................................................................................... 3000

Hitachi ....................................................................................... 3008

JVC .................................................................................. 3002, 3010

Konka ............................................................................... 3011,3012

Magnavox ................................................................................. 3003

Mitsubishi .................................................................................. 3004

Panasonic .................................................................................. 3oi3

Pbilips ....................................................... 3003,3019,3021,3022

Pioneer ....................................................................................... 3005

Pmscan ...................................................................................... 3000

RCA ................................................................................. 3000, 3001

Samsung .................................................................................... 3025

Sanyo ......................................................................................... 3Ot4

Sony ..................................................................... 3006,3015,3016

Toshiba ................................................................. 3007, 30t7, 3020

Zenith ......................................................................................... 3018

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Channel Banner

Thereareseveralitems that might appearon-screen when
you pressthe IV or INFObutton on the remote. Thisdisplay is
eatled the Channel Banner.Thefollowing list describesthe

items on the Channel Bannerscreen(left to right and top to

bottom).

SAP

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

Displayed when V-Chip has been

activated.

Displayed when KidPass is set and the
length of time remaining.

Displayed when Closed Captioning is

available on the current channel.

S_oor Mona

Skip: 0:30

Stereo displayed when the current
channel is broadcasting in stereo.

Mona displayed when the current

channel is broadcasting in mona.
Corresponds to the SKIP button.

Shows the amount of time left before
the TV switches back to the previous

channel.

07:18 om Displays the current time.
O6ABCDEF

(Ix

Displays the current channel and
label assigned to the channel.

Displayed when you mute the sound.

Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature

The auto tuning feature tunes the IV to the correct channel for different
components you have connected to your IV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.). When

you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change
your IV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the IV's menu corresponds to the

component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your IV. When you set up auto tuning, you're telling the 1V what
channel to tune to when you press the VCR or DVD button on the remote control.

I. Press MENU (the MAIN MENUappears).

2. Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control.

3. Highlight Auto Tuning and pressOK.

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4. Choose which channel you want to set:

Set VCRI Lets you set up the channel the IV tunes to when you press the VCR
button.

Set VCR2 Not available with your remote control.
SetSAT/CABLE Not available with your remote control.
Set DVD Lets you set up the channel the IV tunes to when you press the DVD

button.

5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you

have the component connected to this IV.

Thechoices anda brief explanation follow:

N/A Choose this if you don't have this particular component
connected to the IV, or if you don't want the IV to
automatically tune to the correct channel when you're using
this component.

CHO2(SATICABLE only- Not available with your remote
control).

CH03 or04 Component is connected to the IV ANT jack on
the back of the IV, and you want the IV to tune to channel 3
or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the

remote. Reminder: make sure the component's Channel 314
switch is set to the appropriate channel.

VlD1 Component is connected to the VIDEO 1VIDEO or
S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the IV and you want the IV
to tune to a video input channel when you press the

corresponding button.

VlD2 Component is connected to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO or
Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the IV and you want the IV to
tune to a video or component video input channel when you

press the corresponding button.

FRNT(Front Video Input) Component is connected to the
VIDEO jack on the front of the IV and you want the IV to
tune to the front video input channel when you press the
corresponding button.

Parental Controls and V-Chip
Thechoices in the USAV-CHIPmenu involvesoftware insideyour IV (referred to as

V-Chip) which allows you to block IV programsand movies basedon violence,sex,
or other content you maybelieve children should not view.

Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your IV is turned "off." For instructions to turn on

V-Chip, go to page 21.

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How V-Chip Works

V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, _V-14, ate.) and content themes

[(Violenee (V), Adult Language (k), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content

themes that the program contains, you will receive the message This channel has not

been approved for viewing. Change channel or press OK to enter password and
temporarily deactivate the Parental Control

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with
no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can

also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated, and programs
that are considered unrated. The lV age-based ratings and content themes you can

block follow:
USA V-Chip Rating System

W-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may
be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content
themes: crude indecent language ik), explicit sexual activity iS), or graphic violence

(V).
_/-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would

find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater
care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the

age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following
content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense
sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

IV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger ehildren. Many parents may want to watch it with their
younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content
themes: some suggestive dialogue iD], infrequent coarse language iL), some sexual
situations iS), or moderate violence (V).

WiG (General Audience) Most parentswould find this program suitable for all ages.
It contains little or no sexualdialogue (D)or situations (S),no strong language (k),and

little or no violence (V}.

W-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and
above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental
skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements
in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or eomedie violence, or may
frighten children under the age of 7.

_/-Y (All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young
audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger

children.
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System

18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements
of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers
under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of
the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines:
May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.

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14+ (Viewers 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which may not be
suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise

discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May
contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a

realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual
activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.

PG (Parental Guidance) Programming intended for a general audience but which may not
be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content
inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines:
Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical,
fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild
profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.

G {General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not
designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the

audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or
emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict

realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other
Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.

C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8
years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed
as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to
imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of
violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the
acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.

C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful
attention is paid to themes which could threaten children's sense of security and well
being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behaviour will
be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, eomedic or unrealistic in
nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual

content.
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System

18+ (Adults) Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or
extremely violent scenes.

16+ (Viewers 16 and over) Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This
program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.

13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of

13. This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are
violent enough to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly
recommended for children under the age of 13.

8+ (Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program is suitable for
most audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young
children. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children
(under the age of 8) who do not distinguish between reality and imagination.

G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains no
violence, or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a
humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way.

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USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit

TheV-Chip TVRating Limit lets you decide which IV

programs canand cannot be viewed.

TosetTVprogramming limits:

I. ChooseParentatControl from the MAIN MENU(the

PASSWORDscreen appearsthe first time you enter the
Parental Control menu).Create your passwordusing the

number buttons on the remote.

2.

3.

Highlight and select USAV-Chip. Then select lVRatings.

Onceyou get to the TVRATINGLtMITscreen,usethe
arrow buttons and OKon your remote to change the
status of a_Vprogram rating or content theme from

Viewto Block.

4. For_Vrating limits to take effect, turn on V-Chip active
in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu (box hascheck mark).

The following sections give you more details about how to

change the status of IV program limits.

Note:If youforget yourpassword youcon resetit:Makesure the
W isoff. 5imultoneously pressend hold VOL< on the W's front
paneland CLEARontile rernotefor approximately 5 seconds.Enter
unew passwordnext time you accesstile PARENTALCONTROL

menu.

The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following iS an example of where items are located within the IVRATING LIMIT

screen.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit
to the left is View or Block.

Rating Field

Lets you select from
a list of age-based

ratings you can
block or view.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes

you can block or view.

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which

content themes to view
for the selected rating,

and whether the status of
the content theme is

currently View (V) or Block

(B).

RatingSettings Area

Letsyou seethe current block]view state of age-basedratings and

associated content.

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Hierarchyof Age-Based Ratings

TV_MA Mature Audience Only
TV_I4 ParentsStronglyCautioned
TV_PG Parental OuidanceSuggested

TV_O OeneralAudience
TV_Y7 Directed to Children 7 yearsand

older

TV_Y AII Children

Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue

Adult language

IS Sexual situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

BlockingAge-BasedRatings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a
specified age-based rating level.

Toblock programswith higher ratings:

I. Pressthe up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating

corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want
the child to watch.

2. Press the OK button to toggle between Viewand Block.
The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher

ratings automatically changes to Block.

3. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Go back

and press OK.

4. Turn on V-Chip active in the PARENTALCONTROL menu
(box has cheek mark) for rating limits to take effect.

Viewing Age-BasedRatings
After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of

the ratings back to View.

I. Press the up or down arrow button to select the rating

with a status of Block.

2. Press OK to select View.

Bloeking SpecificContent Themes

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

represented by the D, L, S, V and FVon your screen.) When

you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated

programs as well.

To block program content:

I. Determine the content themes you want to block.

2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating
whose content theme you want to change.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a
particular content theme status.

4. Press the OK button to change its status to B. (in the
example to the left, you block the language (k)
corresponding with 1V- 14. The language for 1V-MA is

blocked as well).

Notes:Broadcastersarenot required toprovide content themesor
age-basedratings

Youmust rememberto aebvateParentalControlsfor rating limits to
takeeffeeL

Viewing Speeifie Content Themes

If you block specific content themes,you havethe option of
going backand changing someof the content themes back
to (V)View:

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

2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to
change, such as B under language (L) corresponding with IV-14.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status.

4. Press the OK button to change the status back to V Your child would then be able to
watch programs with the IV-14 adult language content, but not programs with IV-MA

language content.

Note: Onlythecontent themestatuscorresponding to TV-14(L)languagechangesto (V)View.Nigherrated
content themes,suchasthat for W-MA language, do notchange.

Blocking CanadianV-Chip Ratings

If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian
English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a
particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated
programs as well.

To block Canadian English and French program ratings:

1. Select Canada V-Chip from the PARENTAL CONTROL

menu.

2. Highlight English Ratings or FrenchRatings and press
OK.

3. Determine the rating you want to block.

4. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you
want to change.

5. Press the OK button to change its status to block (the
lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you
selected change to lock).

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.

To access the Movie Rating Limit menu:

I. Press MENU on the remote eontrol (the MAIN MENUappears).

2. Select Parental Control

3. Select USA V-Chip.

4. Select Movie Ratings.
Blocking Movie Ratings

Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu, follow the same steps described for blocking
Canadian V-Chip Ratings.

V-Chip Exempt Program Block
The Exempt Prgms. option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated can be

viewed. Unrated IV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather
programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. The Exempt
option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.

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Unlocked All unrated programs are available.
Locked All unrated programs are not available.

Note:Youmust rememberto octivote V-Chip for rating limits to t_keeffect

Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt PrAms. Then press the right arrow to toggle between
the lock and unlock icon.

KidPass

The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a
child can watch TV.To set KidPass:

1. Select Parental Controlfrom the main menu.

2. Select KidPass Cthe KIDPASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted).

Noto:If you can't select KidPess,you needto set theBrae.Highlight GoBeck,presstheright errow,thenselect
Time.Highlight Time,thenenter thetime using the numberbuttons

3. Press the right arrow to select the current day.

4. Press the down arrow button to choose the day of the week.

5. After you've chosen the day of the week, press the right arrow to select the amount of time:
Free and 00:30 up to 16:00 (30 minute increments).

6. When you're done setting KidPass, select Go Back.

7. HighlightKidPassaetiveandpresstherightarrowtoactivatetheKidPasssettings(boxhas
check mark). The KidPass takes effect immediately.

When the time has expired, the W shuts off. If you turn on the _V the same day it shut off, the
password screen appears (enter the password used for V-Chip).

V-Chip Active
Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings.

I. From the PARENTALCONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight V-Chip active.

2. Press the right or left arrow to turn on (box has check mark) or off (box doesn't have check
mark) V-Chip active.

If you do not activate V-Chip, none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect.
If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the _/is off. Simultaneously press and

hold VOL< on the _/'s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a
new password next time you access the PARENTALCONTROL menu.

Front Panel Lock
Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV's front panel. The remote still

tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any remote
that is capable of operating the television.

I. From the PARENTALCONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight Lock Ft. Panel.

2. Press the right or left arrow to turn on (box has check mark) or off (box doesn't have check
mark) front panel lock.

Change Password
Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time. Once you enter a new

password from Change Passwd. in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu it is the password you use until
you change it again.

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Sound Menu

Treble Increases or decreases the treble.
Bass Increases or decreases the bass.
Balance Pressthe right arrow to increase the audio output

in the right speaker; press the left arrow to increase the

audio output in the left speaker.
Sound Type Pressthe right arrow to scroll through the

available audio types, which control the way the sound
comes through your speakers: Mona plays the sound in mona
only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
stereo signals; Stereo to split the incoming stereo audio
signal into left and right channels; and Enhanced for
simulated surround sound. Most TV programs and recorded

materials have stereo audio. The word Stereo appears on the

1V when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
SAP (Second Audio Program) Plays the program's audio in

a second language, if one is available. The lV displays the
word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with

SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mona, SAP is also

used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the

video for the visually impaired.
Auto VoI level (Auto Volume Level) Reduces the annoying

blasts in volume during commercial breaks. Eliminates the

need to constantly adjust volume control.

Audio Output Press the right arrow to scroll through the
available output settings: Fixed allows fixed output from the
IV's audio output jacks to an external component such as a
surround sound amplifier; and Variable allows variable
output from the TV'saudio output jacks.

Int. Speakers (Internal Speakers) Turns the 1V's internal

speakers on or off. Turn off the internal speakers if you have
an audio receiver or amplifier connected to the W.

Picture Menu

The PICTUREmenu options apply to the video for the main
IV and video input selections.

Picture Preset Press the right arrow to scroll through the

available picture preset settings: Natural, Bright, Soft, and

Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing

environment.
AutoColor Turn this option on to automatically correct the

color of the picture. This is especially useful for tracking

realistic flesh tone colors as you switch channels.

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Color Warmth Press the right arrow to scroll through the color adjustments: Cool

for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette
of picture colors.

Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.

Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

NOte:Sharpnessisnot avai/eblefor CVID2.

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changes to

PersonaL Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments. To return to the
PICTUREmenu, press the up or down arrow button.

Setup Menu

AutoCh. Search (Auto Channel Search) Allows you to
choose your signal type and begin an auto channel search.

Signal Type Press the left or right arrow to toggle
between the signal your lV is receiving. Choose Cable if
you are currently using cable or a cable box for IV
signals. Choose Antenna if you are currently using an
off-air antenna for IV signals.

Start Searches for channels the signal is receiving and
stores them in the IV% channel list. Go to page 8 for

more information.

List Et Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels

for each channel To delete a channel from the channel list,

highlight Channel and use the left or right arrow to select
the channel. Then highlight In list and press the OK button.
The box should no longer display a check mark. To add a label
to a channel, select the channel in the Channel option. Press
the down arrow to highlight Label Press the right arrow to

highlight the first space. Use the up or down arrow to ascend
or descend through the characters. Continue to press the

right arrow to highlight the space and the up or down arrow
to add a charaeten Press OK when you're done adding a label.

ClosedCaption Many programs are encoded with closed-

captioning information, which lets you display the audio

portion of a program as text on the IV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times.

Only specific programs encoded with dosed-captioning

information are applicable. When a program is closed
captioned, CCis displayed in the channel banner. Go to
Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.
The dosed caption options are:

CCDisplay Lets you choose the way dosed captioning

information is shown on the screen.

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OFF No captioning information displayed.
On Captioning information always appears,when available.

Muted_On Displays captioning information, when available, whenever

the IV's sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning
information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

CC Mode Choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning
information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may
prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays camp{eta
text of the program in the primary language in your area.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the lV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button {VCR or

DVD) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Auto Tuning feature.

Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus.

Parental Control Menu

TheParentalControl menu was explained in Chapter 3. Goto page 15for more
information.

Time Menu

Sleep Timer Lets you set the IV to turn off after a given

time. Press the right arrow to add 15 minutes to the clock

(up to four hours).
Time rel_ Ch Choose a channel so the IV sets the time for

you. Note that local channels usua{ly broadcast the time.

Time Time isset if you select a reference channel (see

above). If time is not obtained, then enter it manually. If it is

8:25, for example, you must first press the number 0 on the
remote, then number 8, then 2 and then 5. Use the OK

button to choose between AM and PM.

Wake-Up Timer Lets you set the IV to turn itself on.

Note:WhentheTVturnson bythewake-up timer andno remoteor
front panel t)uttons arepressedfor 2hours, the71/wifl turn itself off:

Wake-Up Time Lets you set the time you want the IV to

turn itself on.

Wake-UpCh Lets you select a specific channel the IV tunes

to when the wake-up timer is set.

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following
troubleshooting list.

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W Problems

TV won't turn on

Pressthe W button.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.

Cheek the wall receptacle (or extension cord} to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Pressthe POWERbutton on the front of the IV. If

the _V turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 26.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled}. Usethe remote control to unlock the front panel

controls by selecting the Lock P_Panelin the PARENTALCONTROLmenu and pressOK (box won't have
cheek mark}.

Buttons don't work

If you're using the remote control, press the 1Vbutton first to make sure the remote is in 1V mode.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Usethe remote control to unlock the front panel

controls by selecting the Lock F_Panel in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu and pressOK (box won't have
cheek mark}.

Unplug the IV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TVon and try again.

TV turns off unexpectedly

Sleep timer might have been activated, Go to page 24 for instructions.
KidPassmight have been activated. Oo to page 21 for instructions,

Wake-Up timer turned on the 1V and no remote or front panel buttons were pressed for two hours.
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge, Wait 30 seconds and then

turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
Unplug IV. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.

TV turns on unexpectedly

Wake-Up timer might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

You might have pressed CH+, CH- or OK on the remote accidentally.

Blank screen

Make sure the component connected to the IV is turned on.

Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay

Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restoresound.
If using S-Video or Y,Pb,Pr, remember to also connect the eomponent's left and right audio output jacks

to the IV's AUDIOjacks.
Make sure the InL Speakers option in the SOUND menu is turned on.

Can't select certain channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip.

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• If using a VCR,check to make sure the 1VNCR button on the VCRis in the correct mode (pressthe W/VCR
button on your VCR).

Noisy stereo reception
* May be a weakstation. Accessthe SOUNDmenu,highlight Sound Typeand then choose [V/ono.

No picture, no sound butTV is on

• Maybe the signal type isset wrong. Go to page 23 for detailed instructions.

• The channel might be blank - change channels.

• If you're watching your VCRand it's connected with coaxial cable to the lV ANT jack, tune the 1V to
channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 314switch on the back of your VCR).Also check to

make sure the 1VNCR button on the VCRis in the correct mode (press the 1VNCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

• Closedcaptionmight beon.CheckClosedCaptionin the SETUPmenu.Goto page23 for more
instructions.

PASSWORD menu appears

• KidPassoption isactivatedandyou try to resetthe time.

• Youturn theIV on after KidPassshut off the W.

The Remote Control Doesn't Work

• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a
clear path.

• Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (DVD,lV, VCR)that you're trying to operate.

• Maybe remote is not in 1V Mode. Pressthe TV button so remote will control 1V.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak. dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note.
if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

• You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for
at least 60 seconds. Releasethe 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote

again.

Problemswith V-Chip]Parental Controls

The rating limits don't work

• You must activate the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (pressMENU on your remote], select Parental
Control, highlight and turn on V-Chip active (box has cheek mark],

I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV

• If you forget your passwordyou can resetit. Makesurethe W isoff. Simultaneouslypressand hold VOL<
onthe W's front paneland CLEARon the remotefor approximately5 seconds.Entera new passwordnext

time you accessthe PARENTALCONTROLmenu.

The V-Chip won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent.

• Maybethe moviewasgivenan NR(Not Rated]status.After you block movie ratings,you mustunlock NR
separatelyin orderto view movieswith an NRrating.

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Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFFyour TV before cleaning.
You can clean the IV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation

slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar

the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning
agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage

the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and

inside the _V. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the lV. This could increase the risk of
fire or shock hazard or damage to the lV.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time
can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection W picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not
covered by your warranty.

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor charges.

• One year from date of purchase for parts.

• Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes.

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:

• Payany Authorized RCATelevisionServiceCenter the labor chargesto repairyour television.

• Payany Authorized RCATelevisionServiceCenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement
parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

• For 20" screen size: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and
pickup when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home or pick up, repair and return service from any
Authorized RCATelevision Service Center, provided that your television is located within the

geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take
your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com, look in
the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product
is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof
of first rental is also required.

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What your warranty does not cover:

• Customerinstruction. (Your Owner's Manual describeshow to install, adjust, and operate your
product. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not causedby your television.

• Damagefrom misuseor neglect.

• Batteries.

• Customer replacement fuses.

• Damagefrom imagesburnt onto the screen.

• A television that hasbeen modified or incorporated into other products or is usedfor institutional
or other commercial purposes.

• Acts of nature, suchas but not limited to lightning damage.

• A television purchasedor servicedoutside the U.S.A.

Product Registration:

• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packedwith your TVor registeron-line at
www.rca.com/produetregistration. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.

The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THEWARRANTYSTATEDABOVE ISTHEONLYWARRANTYAPPLICABLETOTHIS PRODUCT.ALL
OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED(INCLUDINGALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOF

MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE)AREHEREBYDISCLAIMED. NO

VERBALORWRITfEN INFORMATIONGIVENBYTHOMSONINC., ITSAGENTSOR EMPLOYEES

SHALLCREATEA GUARANTYORINANY WAY INCREASETHESCOPEOFTHISWARRANTY.

• REPAIRORREPLACEMENTASPROVIDEDUNDERTHISWARRANTYISTHE EXCLUSIVEREMEDYOF

THECONSUMER.THOMSONINC. SHALLNOTBELIABLEFORINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGESRESULTINGFROMTHEUSEOFTHIS PRODUCTORARISINGOUTOFANY BREACHOF
ANYEXPRESSORIMPLIEDWARRANTYON THISPRODUCT.THIS DISCLAIMEROFWARRANTIES
AND LIMITEDWARRANTYAREGOVERNEDBYTHELAWSOFTHESTATEOF INDIANA. EXCEPTTO

THE EXTENTPROHIBITEDBYAPPLICABLELAW, ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITY

ORFITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSEONTHIS PRODUCTIS LIMITEDTOTHEAPPLICABLE
WARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from
state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

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

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this
warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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RCR311TBMI

VH47

ANT20O

DT6DC(6-ft)
DT12DC{12-ft)

¢3E

VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)

Remote Control This is
the remote control that

came packed with your

TV. Replacements or

spares can be ordered
as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter
helps you connect to a

second 1Vor VCR.

Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to
easily switch from the
antenna signal to cable
or satellite easily
without disconnecting

antenna.

Component Video

Cables Triple cable

used to connect a
video source with

Y,Pb, Prjaeks to the IV.

Screw-on Cable
attaches to the round
antenna connectors

(called 75-ohm F-type)
on the backof your

VCRor TV.Theends

screwonto the
connectors for a secure
connection.

Standard AudioNideo
cable with RCA-type

VH83 phono plugs.

Description

Screw-on antenna cable(3-ft)
Screw-on antenna cable(6-ft)

Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)
Monaural VCRDubbing Cable(6-ft)
StereoVCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)

S-Video Cable (6-ft]
S-Video Cable (12-ft]

2-way Signal Splitter
Amplified Antenna

Remote Control {RCR311PBM1)
Audio,Video Adapter

SurgeProtector
Component Video Cables{6-ft)
Component Video Cables{12-ft)

Part No.

VH81
VH82

VH89
VH83
VH84

VH976
VH913

VH47
ANT200

260605
228449

SClV400OC
DT6DC

DT12DC

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Price
;3.95

;4.95
;5.95

;5.95
;9.95

;7.95
;14.95
;3.95

;49.95
;24.99

;4.45
;49.95
;24.95

$34.95

VH913

S-Video Cable has
multi-pin connectors on

each end for connecting
S-Video components to

your IV.

SC1V4OOOC

Surge Protector
provides eight outlets,
coaxial and telephone
line protection. Audible
alarm for surgefailure.

HOW TO ORDER

ONiUNE: Accessoriesmay also bepurchased at
www.rca.com/accessories(subjectto availability).
BYPHONE:Toplaceyour order by phone, haveyour

Visa,MasterCard or DiscoverCard readyand call

1-800-338-0376. Usethis number only to placean
order for accessoryitems listed on this page.
BYMAIL: mail money order or check in UScurrency
(made payableto ThomsonInc.),along with ordering
information (part numbers),phone number and
shipping address,to the following address:

Video Accessories

POBox 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

All accessoriesaresubject to availability.
Whereapplicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/IV technician for help.

ThisClassBdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03.

Visit the RCA web site at www.rea.eom

Please do 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.

Thomson Inc,

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

c_2003Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) c_)Registered

Marea(s) Registrada(s)
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THOMSON, _l,