RCA 32F650T User Manual

Television

User's Guide

Model: 32F650T

Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time.

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TOCOM 1616302A

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Important Information

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

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 TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your

attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part

1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOM Requirements- Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C. 155W.

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Table of Contents

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 TV.................................................................................................................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 Other 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

Volume Punchthrough Feature ................................................................................... 12

Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands........................................... 13

Remote Control Codes ................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features

Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 16

Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 16

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 16

Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 18

Table of Contents

How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 18

USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................... 18

Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ......................................................... 19

Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .......................................................... 20

USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................. 20

Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 22

Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 22

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .................................................................. 23

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 23

V-Chip Exempt Program Block......................................................................... 23

KidPass .............................................................................................................. 24

V-Chip Active .................................................................................................... 24

Front Panel Lock ............................................................................................... 24

Change Password ............................................................................................. 24

Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System

Sound Menu.................................................................................................................. 25

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 26

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 26

Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................ 27

Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 5: Other Information

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 29

Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 31

Limited Warranty- United States............................................................................... 32

Limited Warranty- Other Countries........................................................................... 34

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

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 TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all 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 TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

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

Audio/Video cables

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Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) cablesS-Video cableCoaxial cable

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From Cable or Antenna

TV (back panel)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO 3

TV ANT

AUDIO

L/MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

VCR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT

CH3 CH4

DVD

1C*

OUT

* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the

TV + DVD + VCR

back of the TV, not the VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks.

1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.

A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VIDEO 2 R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back

of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.

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

the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the TV. 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 TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have an S-Video jack, go to D.

Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV, not the VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks.

-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 TV.

2. Connect your TV to your VCR.

Connect a coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack on your TV and to the Antenna Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).

Note: If your VCR has Audio/Video output jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio/video cables for better quality.

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 Jack (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT) on the VCR.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

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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 TV.

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.

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO INPUTS Lets you connect a

AUDIO

L/MONO

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

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 Provides better picture quality than the composite 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 also connect left and right audio cables to the VIDEO1 AUDIO Input jacks.

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 2 VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y, Pb, Pr

you connect a component video source, such as a DVD player.

• Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three videograde cables for the connection. When using VIDEO 2 Y, Pb, Pr, make sure to also connect left and right audio cables to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO Input jacks.

• R and L/MONO AUDIO and VIDEO Their description is the same as VIDEO 1 above.

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 3 R and L AUDIO and Y, Pb, Pr

second component video source, such as a DVD player. Their description is the same as VIDEO 2 above. When using VIDEO 3 Y, Pb, Pr, make sure to also connect the left and right audio cables to the VIDEO 3 AUDIO Input jacks.

INPUTS Lets you connect a

INPUTS Lets

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS Lets you connect an amplifier or

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OUTPUT

audio receiver for improved sound quality or an external video monitor.

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VOL

POWER

MENU/OK

AUDIO

L/MONO

VIDEO RIGHT

The Front of Your TV

Front Input Jacks

The TV has one set of front audio/video input jacks for your convenience. These jacks are towards the front of the TV on the side. To access the component you connected to the front of the TV, press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game console or a camcorder.

Note: When connecting a component that only has one audio jack, such as some camcorders, use the TV’s AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear the audio.

VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console.

L/MONO and RIGHT AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console.

Front Panel Buttons

If you can’t locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’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 TV on and off.

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Plug in the TV

Plug the end of 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 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

• Replace the cover.

DVD VCR

AUX AUDIO

SAT•CAB

CLEAR

PRESETS SKIP

GUIDE

SETUP

Go Back

Auto Ch. Search

Closed Caption

Auto Tuning

Language

ON-OFF

INFO

. . .

English . . .

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 means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).

Turn on the TV

Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.

Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s functions.

Complete the Initial Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the SETUP screen appears with Language highlighted. The default language is English. To choose another language, press the right arrow button.

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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Go Back

Signal Type

Start

Channel

Cable. . .

Complete Auto Channel Search

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

1. Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.

2. The Signal Type option is set to Cable. To change the option to Antenna, press the right arrow button.

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

Once the search is complete, you can begin watching TV. For information on customizing your channels or menu options, go to Chapter 4.

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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

Indicator

ON-OFF

DVD VCR

AUX AUDIO

SAT•CAB

INFO

CLEAR

PRESETS SKIP

GUIDE

VOL

MUTE

BACK

789

INPUT ANTENNA

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD ST OP PAUSE

Button Descriptions for TV Mode

Arrows Used to point to different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls.

Indicator 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 in case you want to enter a third digit.

CC Toggles closed captioning on and off. CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to

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

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

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel. INFO Brings up channel banner; press again to clear the screen. INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2,

CVID3, FRNT, and current channel).

MENU Brings up the Main menu. MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the

volume.

OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another mode (VCR,

DVD, SAT•CAB, etc.), will turn the component on and off.

PRESETS Picture options are reset to original factory settings. SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will go back to the original

channel after 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time.

TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays current status. VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.

Button Descriptions for Other Modes

AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a component (such as an audio receiver, or amplifier receiver) that you’ve programmed to work with this button.

AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Can also be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component.

ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT•CAB mode, functions as a TV/receiver button.

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

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GUIDE If you’re operating another component that has an on-screen program guide, this button accesses the on-screen guide.

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

SAT•CAB Puts the remote in SAT•CAB (SAT•CABLE) mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel.

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.

Using the INPUT Button

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

1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. 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.

DVD and VCR buttons

CLEAR button

REVERSE and PLAY buttons

ON-OFF

DVD VCR

AUX AUDIO

SAT•CAB

INFO

CLEAR

PRESETS SKIP

GUIDE

VOL

MUTE

BACK

789

INPUT ANTENNA

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD ST OP PAUSE

ON•OFF button

SAT•CAB, AUX, and AUDIO buttons

STOP button

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components

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

Also, the AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component.

Notes: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.

The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component.

Find Out If You Need to Program the 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 code search

• direct entry

You’ll use these buttons when programming the remote.

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Using Automatic 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.

1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)

2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR, DVD, etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.

3. Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY (the indicator light on the remote flashes).

The remote is searching for the correct code to program. When the indicator stops flashing (after about 5 seconds), press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or the indicator light on the remote turns off. If the indicator light turns off, then all the codes for that particular component have been tested once. If the component does not turn off, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.

Note: Each time you press PLAY, the remote sends about 10 sets of codes. Therefore, you might have to press the PLAY button up to 20 times.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

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

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

Using Direct Entry

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

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

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

4. Enter the 4-digit 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.

5. Release the component button.

6. Point the remote at the component. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF 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

Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV.

1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR, SAT•CAB, AUX, AUDIO) to set the remote to control the component.

2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.

Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)

Volume Punchthrough Feature

You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the audio/video receiver. An example follows:

Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver. You’ve also programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player. Since the DVD player gets its volume through the audio/video receiver, you would have to bounce back and forth between two remote controls: the A/V receiver’s remote to adjust the volume and the TV’s remote control to operate the DVD player.

The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when you’re using the TV remote to adjust the volume. In effect, you are telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the a/v receiver whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode.

Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you only have to press the VOL + or VOL- buttons. Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough.

1. IMPORTANT: First, you must program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier. Go to page 10 for instructions. If you can’t program this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough won’t work.

2. While setting up Volume Punchthrough, it’s best to point the remote away from components.

3. Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver “punches through.” The mode will be one of the component buttons (TV, DVD, SAT/CAB, VCR, or AUX).

4. Press and hold the VOL- button. Keep pressing VOL- while you press and release the component button you chose in step 3 (TV, DVD, SAT/CAB, or AUX).

5. Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio/video receiver. Release the VOL- button.

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6. Now, test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier.

7. Turn on the component that is connected to the audio/video receiver or amplifier (a DVD player, for example).

8. Put the TV’s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button, and play a disc.

9. Press VOL+ or VOL-. The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease accordingly.

Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands

To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults, press and hold the VOL- button (the component button of the Volume Punchthrough lights). While holding the VOLbutton, enter the code, 000, using the number buttons. All component buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off. The remote returns to the factory settings.

Note: If an invalid button is pressed, all component buttons blink 4 times and turn off. At this point, you must start over.

Remote Control Codes

Audio Codes

Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX buttons.

AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless

RCA ........................................................................................... 4004

Audio Cassette

GE ..............................................................................................4006

RCA ........................................................................................... 4006

CD Players

ADC ..................................................................... 4055, 4056, 4066

Aiwa ............................................................................... 4049, 4057

Akai ...........................................................................................4058

Denon ........................................................................................4060

Emerson ....................................................................................4040

Fisher .................................................................. 4041, 4063, 4064

GE ................................................................................... 4007, 4065

Hitachi ...................................................................................... 4042

JVC ............................................................................................4043

Kenwood ............................................................. 4044, 4067, 4068

Luxman ..................................................................................... 4069

Marantz ..................................................................................... 4046

MCS ........................................................................................... 4070

Mitsubishi .......................................................................4071, 4072

NEC ............................................................................................ 4045

Onkyo ........................................................................................ 4047

Panasonic ................................................................................. 4188

Pioneer ......................................................................................4049

RCA ..................................................................... 4007, 4050, 4062

Sears .......................................................................................... 4059

Sony ............................................................................... 4051, 4061

Technics ....................................................................................4052

Toshiba ...................................................................................... 4073

Yamaha ..........................................................................4053, 4054

Phono

GE ..............................................................................................4005

RCA ........................................................................................... 4005

Receiver/Tuner/AMP

Aiwa ................................... 4008. 4009, 4010, 4011, 4012, 4021

Denon ....................................................................................... 4027

GE .............................................................................................4003

Harman Kardon ...................................................................... 4020

JBL ............................................................................................ 4020

JVC ........................................................................................... 4013

Kenwood ..................................................................................4014

Onkyo ....................................................................................... 4022

Optimus .................................................................................... 4028

Panasonic ..................................................................... 4023, 4024

RCA ......................................................... 4003, 4015, 4029, 4030

Sherwood ................................................................................. 4026

Sony ................................................................... 4016, 4017, 4025

Technics ........................................................................ 4023, 4024

Yamaha ......................................................................... 4018, 4019

Cable Box Codes

Programmable for SAT/CAB and AUX buttons.

ABC .............................................. 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5045

Archer ........................................................................... 5008, 5009

Cableview ................................................................................ 5007

Contec ...................................................................................... 5015

Eastern ..................................................................................... 5016

GE .................................................................................. 5002, 5003

Gemini .......................................................................... 5017, 5018

General Instruments ............................................................... 5003

Hamlin .......................................... 5019, 5020, 5021, 5026, 5033

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

Jerrold ................................5003, 5017, 5022, 5023, 5039, 5045

Magnavox .............................................................................. 5024

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

Movie Time ............................................................................. 5025

NEC ........................................................................................... 5005

NSC ........................................................................................... 5025

Oak ................................................................................ 5015, 5027

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Cable Box Codes continued

Panasonic ................................................................. 5041, 5044

Philips .................................................. 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014,

................................................... 5018, 5024, 5028, 5029, 5030

Pioneer ...................................................................... 5031, 5032

Proscan ..................................................................... 5002, 5003

RCA ...................................................... 5007, 5040, 5042, 5044

Realistic ............................................................................... 5009

Samsung .............................................................................. 5032

Scientific Atlanta ............................... 5006, 5034, 5035, 5036

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

Sprucer ................................................................................. 5044

Standard Component .............................................. 5037, 5038

Starcom ..................................................................... 5017, 5045

Stargate ................................................................................ 5017

Tocom ....................................................................... 5004, 5022

United Cable ........................................................................ 5045

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

View Star ....................................................... 5015, 5024, 5025

Zenith ................................................................................... 5043

DVD Codes

Programmable for DVD and AUX buttons.

DVD

Aiwa ...........................................................................3010, 3021

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

Broksonic .................................................................. 3027, 3075

Daewoo ................................................................................ 3028

Denon ............................................................. 3029, 3030, 3031

Emerson ......................................................... 3032, 3033, 3076

Funai .................................................................................... 3033

GE ................................................................... 3000, 3034, 3035

Go Video .............................................................................. 3077

Hitachi ...................................... 3009, 3067, 3068, 3069, 3070

JVC .................................................................. 3003, 3011, 3078

Kenwood .............................................................................. 3071

Konka ........................................................................ 3012, 3013

Koss ...................................................................................... 3085

Lasonic ................................................................................. 3087

Magnavox ................................................................ 3004, 3036

Memorex .............................................................................. 3037

Mintek .................................................................................. 3038

Mitsubishi ............................................................................ 3005

NAD ...................................................................................... 3032

Norcent ..................................................................... 3039, 3040

Onkyo ................................................................................... 3041

Oritron ................................................................................. 3047

Panasonic ................................................................. 3014, 3042

Philips ....................................................................... 3004, 3020

Pioneer ................................................ 3006, 3043, 3044, 3045

Proscan ..................................................................... 3000, 3046

Qwestar ................................................................................ 3047

RCA ........................................... 3000, 3002, 3048, 3079, 3086

Samsung .................................. 3072, 3073. 3074, 3080, 3081,

Sansui .................................................................................. 3049

Sanyo ........................................................................ 3015, 3082

Sharp .............................................................. 3050, 3052, 3053

Sony .................... 3007, 3016, 3017, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3083

Sylvania ............................................................................... 3033

Teac ...................................................................................... 3057

Technics ............................................................................... 3058

Toshiba...................................... 3008, 3018, 3059, 3060, 3061

Yamaha .......................................................... 3062, 3063, 3064

Zenith ............................................................. 3019, 3065, 3084

Portable DVD

Aiwa .............................................................................................3022

Audiovox ..........................................................................3025, 3026

Panasonic .................................................................................... 3030

RCA .............................................................................................. 3066

Sharp ............................................................................................ 3051

DVD/VCR Combo Codes

DVD and AUX buttons can use DVD codes; VCR and AUX buttons can use VCR codes

............................................................. DVD ........................ VCR

Broksonic ................................................. 3075 ......................... 2075

Emerson ................................................... 3076 ......................... 2076

Go Video .................................................. 3077 ......................... 2077

JVC ........................................................... 3078 ......................... 2078

RCA .......................................................... 3079 ......................... 2079

Samsung ....................................... 3080, 3081 .............. 2080, 2081

Sanyo ....................................................... 3082 ......................... 2082

Sony ......................................................... 3083 ......................... 2083

Zenith ....................................................... 3084 ......................... 2084

PVR Codes

Programmable for the VCR and AUX buttons.

PVR

Replay .......................................................................................... 2086

Phillips Tivo ................................................................................ 2085

Home Theatre in a Box (DVD

Receiver) Codes

AUDIO and AUX buttons can use Audio codes; DVD and AUX buttons can use DVD codes

............................................................ Audio ...................... DVD

JBL .............................................................. 4031........................ 3088

JVC ............................................................. 4032 ........................ 3089

Koss ............................................................4033 ........................ 3090

Onkyo ......................................................... 4034........................ 3091

Panasonic .................................................. 4035 ........................3092

Pioneer .......................................................4036 ........................3093

RCA ............................................................ 4037 ........................3094

Venturer ..................................................... 4038 ........................ 3095

Satellite Receiver Codes

Programmable for SAT/CAB and AUX buttons.

Alphastar ..................................................................................... 5064

Chapparal ......................................................................... 5046, 5047

Dishnet .........................................................................................5063

Drake ................................................................................. 5048, 5049

Echostar ....................................................................................... 5070

GE ........................................................................... 5000, 5001, 5072

General Instruments ............................................. 5050, 5051, 5052

Hitachi .............................................................................. 5066, 5067

Hughes .............................................................................. 5062, 5071

JVC ............................................................................................... 5065

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Panasonic ............................................................................... 5060

Philips ..................................................................................... 5068

Primestar ................................................................................ 5061

Proscan ............................................................. 5000, 5001, 5072

RCA ................................................................... 5000, 5001, 5072

Realistic .................................................................................. 5053

Sony ........................................................................................ 5058

STS1 ........................................................................................ 5054

STS3 ........................................................................................ 5055

STS4 ........................................................................................ 5056

Toshiba ......................................................................... 5057, 5059

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

VCR Codes

Programmable for VCR and AUX buttons.

Admiral ...................................................................................2068

Aiko ......................................................................................... 2023

Aiwa ........................................................................................2022

Akai .................................. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2057, 2058, 2059

Audiovox ................................................................................ 2010

Bell & Howell ......................................................................... 2007

Broksonic .......................................................... 2008, 2021, 2075

Calix ........................................................................................ 2010

Canon ........................................................................... 2017, 2018

Capehart ....................................................................... 2016, 2056

Carver ...................................................................................... 2037

CCE ............................................................................... 2023, 2036

Citizen ........... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023

Colortyme ...............................................................................2005

Craig ........................................................ 2009, 2010, 2019, 2036

Curtis-Mathes .................................................. 2005, 2009, 2012,

........................................... 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2060, 2072

Daewoo ................... 2011, 2013, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2056

Daytron ...................................................................................2056

Dimensia ................................................................................. 2072

Electrohome ................................................................ 2010, 2024

Emerson ............................ 2002, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020,

........................................ 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027,

................................ 2028, 2039, 2059, 2061, 2067, 2069, 2076

Fisher ..................................................... 2007, 2019, 2029, 2030

Fuji .................................................................... 2003, 2017, 2062

Funai ....................................................................................... 2022

Garrard .................................................................................... 2022

GE .................2000, 2001, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2060, 2063, 2072

Gradiente ................................................................................ 2022

Harman Kardon ..................................................................... 2005

Harwood ................................................................................. 2036

Hitachi ............................. 2033, 2034, 2035, 2053, 2057, 2063

JC Penney ............. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017,

................................ 2018, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2036, 2037, 2053

Jensen ............................................................... 2033, 2034, 2057

JVC ......................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057, 2064, 2078

Kenwood ................ 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2057, 2064

KLH .......................................................................................... 2036

Kodak ........................................................................... 2010, 2017

LG ............................................................................................ 2010

Logik ....................................................................................... 2036

LXI ........................................................................................... 2010

Magnavox ............. 2017, 2018, 2037, 2038, 2052, 2054, 2065

Marantz .................. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2037

Matsushita .............................................................................. 2017

Memorex ...... 2007, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2052, 2068

Using the Remote Control

MGA ..................................................................2024, 2039, 2059

Minolta ............................................................. 2033, 2034, 2053

Mitsubishi .............................................2024, 2033, 2034, 2039,

................................................................ 2040, 2041, 2059, 2064

Montgomery Ward ............................................................... 2068

Motorola ...................................................................... 2017, 2068

MTC ........................................................................................ 2009

Multitech .................................... 2009, 2012, 2022, 2031, 2036

NEC .......................... 2005, 2006, 2007,2012, 2014, 2057, 2064

Nikko ....................................................................................... 2010

Noblex .................................................................................... 2009

Olympus ................................................................................. 2017

Optimus ........................................................................ 2010, 2068

Optonica ................................................................................ 2047

Panasonic .............................................. 2017, 2018, 2055, 2066

Pentax ......................................... 2012, 2033, 2034, 2053, 2063

Pentex Research.................................................................... 2014

Philco ..................................................... 2017, 2018, 2037, 2038

Philips .................................................... 2017, 2037, 2047, 2065

Pioneer ...................................................2006, 2033, 2042, 2064

Portland ................................................. 2012, 2013, 2015, 2056

Proscan ............................................................. 2000, 2001, 2072

Quasar ............................................................... 2017, 2018, 2066

RCA ............................................ 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2017,

......................................... 2033, 2034, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2053,

................................ 2060, 2063, 2066, 2070, 2072, 2073, 2079

Radio Shack ..................................................... 2010, 2047, 2068

Radioshack/Realistic ............................ 2007, 2009, 2010, 2017,

.......................................... 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047

Realistic ...................................... 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017,

................................ 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047, 2068

Radix .......................................................................................2010

Ricoh ....................................................................................... 2071

Runco ..................................................................................... 2052

Samsung ..... 2004, 2009, 2011, 2027, 2031, 2058, 2080, 2081

Sansui .................................................... 2006, 2046, 2057, 2064

Sanyo ..................................................... 2007, 2009, 2019, 2082

Scott ....................... 2008, 2011, 2021, 2026, 2028, 2039, 2061

Sears ....................................................... 2007, 2010, 2017, 2019,

..................................................... 2029, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2053

Sharp ........................................... 2013, 2024, 2047, 2048, 2068

Shintom ................................................. 2003, 2034, 2036, 2049

Signature ............................................................................... 2068

Singer ................................................................ 2017, 2036, 2071

Sony ............................................ 2003, 2049, 2050, 2062, 2083

STS ............................................................................... 2017, 2053

Sylvania .................2017, 2018, 2022, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2065

Symphonic ............................................................................ 2022

Tandy ..................................................................................... 2007

Tashiko .................................................................................... 2010

Tatung .................................................................................... 2057

TEAC ........................................................................... 2022, 2057

Technics .......................................................................2017, 2055

Teknika ................................................... 2010, 2017, 2022, 2051

Toshiba.............................. 2011, 2029, 2030, 2033, 2039, 2059

Totevsion ..................................................................... 2009, 2010

Unitech ................................................................................... 2009

Vector Research ..................................... 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012

Video Concepts ........................... 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2059

Wards ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024,

..................... 2033, 2034, 2036, 2047, 2053, 2061, 2068, 2070

XR-1000 ........................................................... 2017, 2022, 2036

Yamaha ....................................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057

Zenith ................................ 2003, 2049, 2052, 2062, 2071, 2084

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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features

Channel Banner

There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).

SAP Stereo 06 ABCDEF

KidPass: 2:24 Skip: 0:30

07:18am

SAP Displayed when the current channel

KidPass: 2:24 Displayed when KidPass is set and the

CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is

Stereo or Mono Stereo displayed when the current

Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to the SKIP button.

07:18 am Displays the current time. 06 ABCDEF Displays the current channel and

is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information.

Displayed when V-Chip has been activated.

length of time remaining.

available on the current channel.

channel is broadcasting in stereo. Mono displayed when the current

channel is broadcasting in mono.

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

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 TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV (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 TV 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 TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV. When you set up auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR or DVD button on the remote control.

1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears).

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

3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.

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4. Choose which channel you want to set:

Set VCR1 The channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button. Set VCR2 Not available with your remote control. Set SAT/CABLE The channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT•CAB

button. Set DVD The channel the TV 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 TV.

The choices and a brief explanation follow:

AUTO TUNING

Go Back

Set VCR1

Set VCR2

Set SAT/CABLE

Set DVD

VID1 . . .

CH02 . . .

CH03 . . .

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

CH02 (SAT/CABLE only) Component is connected to the TV ANT jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the SAT•CAB button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2. Usually this switch is on the back of the component.

CH03 or 04 Component is connected to the TV ANT jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 3/4 switch is set to the appropriate channel.

VID1 Component is connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO or S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a video input channel when you press the corresponding button.

VID2 Component is connected to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO or Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a video or component video input channel when you press the corresponding button.

VID3 Compatible component video source, such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box, is connected to the VIDEO 3 Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the 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 TV and you want the TV to tune to the front video input channel when you press the corresponding button.

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Parental Controls and V-Chip

The choices in the USA V-CHIP menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.

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

V-Chip, go to page 24.

How V-Chip Works

V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), 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 TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block follow:

USA V-Chip Rating System

TV-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 (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

TV-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).

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

TV-G (General Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

TV-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 comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

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

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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.

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, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

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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.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Go Back

V-Chip active

USA V-Chip

Canada V-Chip

USA V-CHIP

Exempt Prgms.

KidPass Active

Go Back

KidPass

Movie Ratings

Lock Fr. Panel

TV Ratings

Change Passwd.

TV RATING LIMIT

Go Back

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Press OK to view/block prog. with this rating.

Status

View

USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV

. . .

––––

programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:

1. Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU (the

PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the Parental Control menu). Create your password using the

number buttons on the remote.

2. Highlight and select USA V-Chip. Then select TV Ratings.

3. Once you get to the TV RATING LIMIT screen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block.

4. For TV rating limits to take effect, turn on V-Chip active in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu (box has check mark).

The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.

Note: If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL< on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu.

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The V-Chip Rating Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen.

Rating Status Field

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

TV RATING LIMIT

Go Back

Rating Field

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

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Press OK to view/block prog. with this rating.

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and associated content.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and

TV-Y All Children

older

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block or view.

Status

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).

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

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

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. Press the 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 View and 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 PARENTAL CONTROL menu (box has check mark) for rating limits to take effect.

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of the ratings back to View.

1. Press the up or down arrow button to select the rating with a status of Block.

2. Press OK to select View.

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Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue

LAdult language

S Sexual situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

TV RATING LIMIT

Go Back

Status

View

TV-MA

View

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Press OK to view/block prog. containing adult language.

View

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) 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:

1. 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 (L) corresponding with TV-14. The language for TV-MA is blocked as well).

Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.

You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

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

1. 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 TV-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 TV14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-MA language content.

Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.

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ENGLISH RATINGS

Go Back

18+

14+

C8+

Press OK to view/block prog. intended for children over the age of 8.

Blocking Canadian V-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 French Ratings and press

FRENCH RATINGS

Go Back

18+

16+

13+

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

Press OK to view/block prog. intended for children over the age of 8.

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:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the MAIN MENU appears).

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 TV 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.

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

Note: You must remember to activate V-Chip for rating limits to take effect.

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

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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 Control from the main menu.

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

Note: If you can’t select KidPass, you need to set the time. Highlight Go Back, press the right arrow, then select Time. Highlight Time, then enter the time using the number buttons.

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. Highlight KidPass active and press the right arrow to activate the KidPass settings (box has check mark). The KidPass takes effect immediately.

When the time has expired, the TV shuts off. If you turn on the TV 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.

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROL 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 TV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL< on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL 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.

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight Lock Fr. 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

Go Back

Treble

Bass

Balance

Sound Type

SAP

Auto Vol Level

Audio Output

Int. Speakers

Stereo . . .

Fixed . . .

Sound Menu

Treble Increases or decreases the treble. Bass Increases or decreases the bass. Balance Press the right arrow button to increase the audio

output in the right speaker; press the left arrow button to increase the audio output in the left speaker.

Sound type Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio types, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers: Mono plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals; Stereo 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 TV 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 TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. Press OK to turn SAP on or off.

Auto Vol level (Auto Volume Level) Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. Press OK to turn

Auto Vol level on or off. Audio Output Press the right arrow button to scroll

through the available output settings: Fixed allows fixed output from the TV’s audio output jacks to an external component, such as a surround sound amplifier; and Variable allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.

Int. Speakers (Internal Speakers) Turns the TV’s internal speakers on or off. Turn off the internal speakers if you have an audio receiver or amplifier connected to the TV. Press OK to turn Int. Speakers on or off.

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PICTURE

Go Back

Picture Preset

Auto Color

Color Warmth

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Sharpness

Tint

Tilt

Bright . . .

Normal . . .

Picture Menu

The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections.

Picture Preset Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available picture preset settings: Natural, Bright, Soft, and Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment.

Auto Color 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 from channel to channel.

Color Warmth Press the right arrow button 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: Sharpness isn’t available for component video input channels (CVID2 or CVID3).

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Note: Tint isn’t available for component video input channels (CVID2 or CVID3).

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 PICTURE menu, press the up or down arrow button.

Tilt The TV has an extra large picture tube that makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture tilt.

SETUP

Go Back

Auto Ch. Search

List & Labels

Closed Caption

Auto Tuning

Language

. . .

English . . .

Setup Menu

Auto Ch. 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 button to select the signal your TV is receiving. Choose Cable if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals. Choose Antenna if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.

Start Searches for channels the signal is receiving and stores them in the TV’s channel list. Go to page 8 for more information.

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List & Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel. For example, if channel 12 is NBC, you can use this feature to label it NBC so it appears on-screen as part of the Channel Banner.

To delete a channel from the channel list, highlight Channel and use the left or right arrow button 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 button to highlight Label. Press the right arrow button to highlight the first space. Use the up or down arrow button to ascend or descend through the characters. Continue to press the right arrow button to highlight the space and the up or down arrow button to add a character. Press OK when you’re finished adding a label.

Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the Channel Banner. Go to Chapter 3 for more information about the Channel Banner. The closed caption options are:

CC Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.

Off No captioning information displayed.

On Captioning information always appears, when available.

Muted=On Displays captioning information, when available, whenever

the TV’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 complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct video input channel when you press a component button (VCR, DVD, SAT•CAB) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the auto tuning feature.

Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus, which you should have set in the Initial Setup. Go to page 7 for more information.

Parental Control Menu

The Parental Control menu was explained in Chapter 3. Go to page 18 for more information.

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