RCA ColorTrak 2000 Owner's Manual

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Digital
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Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions &

Warranty Information

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose this "IV to rain or moisture.

If you suspect that hquid has entered the TV, unplug it

immediately and have it inspected by an RCA TV Servicenter.
Turning it off is not enough-your TV and many other modem

electronic devices have power applied to some circuits even when
the POWER switch is.turned off.

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CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the
UL fisting mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itseff
and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety
features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric

shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Note to Cable "IV Installer:. This reminder is provided to call
your anention to Article 820-22 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of 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.

• Your TV operates on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal

house power) and has a polarized AC plug. Because one blade
of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits into the wall

socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this
plug. If you need an extenstion cord, make sure it is polarized.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use

the polarized plug on this TVwithanextension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless both b!ades

can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

MISE EN GARDE: Pour pr_venir les chocs

_lectriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polaris_e de
cet appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de

courant ou une autre sortie, b.moins que les

lames ne puissent &re ins_r_es _tfond sans qu'aucune

partie ne soit laiss_e b. d_couvert.

• All operating controls and their functions are identified and

explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine
maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized RCA TV

Servicenter. All servicing and adjustments to electrical
components should be done by a qualified service technician.

Mail Your Enrollment Card Today

• An RCA Owner's Club Enrollment Card is packed

with your set. Please fill out the card and return it

immediately.

• Your name then will be enrolled in the next
drawing, which takes place every three months. If

your name is drawn, you will be reimbursed for the

full purchase price of your new RCA product

(restricted to residents of USA only).

• Your prompt submission of this card confirms your
fight to the protection available under the terms and
conditions of the warranty and also allows us to

contact you in the unlikely issuance of a safety

modification.

• With your card on file, we can also help you in the
event of loss or theft by verifying your ownership.

• If you did not receive an RCA Owner's Club

Enrollment Card, please contact your dealer.

Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at

Home For Future Reference

• To obtain warranty parts and service, you must

show your sales receipt (or other evidence of

purchase) to your Authorized RCA Servicenter.

• Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so
you will have it handy should service ever be
needed. Do not mail your sales receipt to us. File it
at home with your owner's manual for future

reference.

Record Vital Information Here

• No other set has the same serial number as yours.
You will find the serial number and the model

number on the back of your set (and pre-printed on
your Enrollment Card).

• Make sure you record both numbers below so that
yon will have them in case your set is stolen or in
case you need a complete description for any other

reason,

Model:

Serial:

Purchase Date:
Dealer Name/Address/Phone:

Thank you for choosing RCA

Congratulations on your purchase of
an RCA TV. You have selected a

high-quality, precision-engineered
instrument designed to give you years
of video and audio enjoyment.

Despite its sophistication, your new

TV is amazingly simple to operate

because it has so many automatic
features. To simplify operation even

more, the TV provides on-screen
prompts that guide you thru each step
of the special functions. The remote
control allows adjustment of major

operating controls and special features
from the comfort of your favorite easy

chair.
Not only is your new set a state-of-

the-art television receiver that
combines sophistication with ease of

operation, it also has full monitor
capability thus providing you total

flexibility whenever you choose to add
additional components.

About This Manual

To take fuU advantage of all the

features and benefits of this unique

TV, be sure to read this owner's

manual carefully and then keep it in a
safe place for future reference.

This manual is divided into two

sections. Section I explains how to
install the TV and use the basic

operating controls before you connect
any other components to it.

Section II describes the monitor jack
panel and illustrates how to connect
components to your monitor/receiver.

A simplified remote operating guide is

printed inside the Back Cover for
convenient quick reference.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ...................................... Inside Front Cover

Warranty Registration .................................. Inside Front Cover

Television Features ....................................................... 2

Basic Installation Instructions

General Installation Information ........................................ 3

Antenna/Cable Information ............................................ 3

Home Antenna Connections ............................................ 4

Cable-TV Connections ................................................. 5

Cable-TV Operation .................................................... 6

Basic Operating Instructions

Remote Control Operation ........................................... 7-9

Front Panel Controls ............................................... 10-11

VIDEO Button-General Instructions .................................. 12

Video (Picture) Adjustments ........................................... 13

AUDIO Button-General Instructions .................................. 14

Audio Adjustments .................................................... 15

Stereo Broadcasts ..................................................... 16

SAP Broadcasts ....................................................... 17

Speakers On/Off ...................................................... 18

SETUP Button-General Instructions .................................. 19

Sleep Timer ........................................................... 20

Alarm ............................................................. 21-22

Parental Control ...................................................... 23

Channel Memory (AutoProgram) ...................................... 24

Channel Memory (Adding/Deleting Channels) ......................... 25

Changing An.tenna Input .............................................. 26

Clock ................................................................. 27

Picture Memory .................................................... 28-29

Cable/Air Control .................................................... 30

Message Style ......................................................... 31

Autocolor ............................................................. 32

Additional Operating Notes ........................................... 33

Automatic Demonstration ............................................. 34

Tips To Read Before Connecting Components ......................... 36-37

Monitor Jack Panel ................................................... 38-39

Component Connections

Speakers .............................................................. 40

Camcorder ............................................................ 41

Super-VHS VCR ...................................................... 41

Standard VCR ........................................................ 42

Dubbing/Editing with Two VCR's ..................................... 44

Cameras (Surveillance Systems) ........................................ 45

Stereo Amplifier or Audio Cassette Recorder ........................... 46

Computers/Video Games .............................................. 47

Remote Buttons That Control Compatible RCA VCR .................... 43

Trouble Checks ...................................................... 48-49

Cleaning & Care Tips ................................................... 50

Specifications ........................................................... 50

Swivel Lock Information ................................................. 51

Index (Alphabetical Reference) ........................................ 51-52

Quick-Reference Remote Operating Guide ................................ 53

Warranty ...................................................... Back Cover

S-VHS(Super VHS) Compatible-

S-VHS is a completely new video
recording format that is based on the
original VHS format. The S-VHS

connector on the back of the TV
allows you to connect external S-VHS

VCR's or camcorders to your TV to

take full advantage of this new
format.

Wideband Video Amplifier-A new

wideband video amplifier boosts the
video signal response to the 7 MHz

range when an appropriate wideband
device (such as a Super VHS VCR) is
connected to the set's video inputs. As

a result, the ColorTrak 2000 Monitor-
Receiver can reproduce up to 560

lines of resolution* when used with
wideband video components. That's

noticeably better than the 260 lines of
resolution delivered by conventional

broadcast television, or even the 330

lines of resolution provided by
baseband video devices.

*Through S-VHS video input jacks
using a wideband video source.
Vista Screen Hi-Con_ Picture Tube-

The "Vista Screen" is one of the most

significant picture tube improvements

in over 20 years. Compared to picture

tubes using conventional designs,

"Vista Screen" has a flatter face and a

virtually planar screen border,

minimizing distortion at corners and
edges. COTY picture tube gun

technology gives a brilliant color
picture with better definition and
reliability. And contrast is enhanced

by a Hi-Con_ screen with black
matrix.

Stereo Sound System-lets you enjoy

high-fidelity stereo sound from MTS
stereo TV broadcasts (where

available). Built-in dbx* system
automatically suppresses unwanted
noise. Audio also reproduces

2-channel sound from stereo VCR
playback. Includes separate 5-watt-

per-channel amplifiers.
*dbx is a trademark of dbx inc.

SAP Channel-your 'IV is capable of

also reproducing a Second Audio

Program if brbadcast. (SAP channels

sometimes are used for bilingual

movies.)
Digital Remote Control-provides total

remote control of nearly all operating
functions from the comfort of your

favorite easy chair. Controls not only

your TV, but also compatible RCA
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VCR's and audio equipment.

Cable-compatible Quartz Tuning-

receives up to 147 channels in the
USA including 91 non-scrambled

cable channels. (In Canada, up to 120
channels can be received including 64
non-scrambled cable channels.) Quartz

synthesizer tunes the channels, and
digital counters and comparators

automatically lock the tuning system
to the signal.

Automatic Cable/Air Switching-
during AutoProgramming, the TV's

tuner automatically senses whether the
set is hooked up to cable-TV or an

off-air antenna and then automatically

switches to the proper mode.
EIA MUL TIPOR T Connector-is a
"universal interface" that may be used

in the future to connect a variety of
video and audio accessories. The

connector conforms to industry
standards and may enable you to use
the new technology when it is

introduced.
Monitor Capability-your 'IV also has

an audio/video jack panel on the back
that enables you to connect up to

three video components directly to the
TV. This jack panel makes it easy to

connect VCR's, external speakers,

audio equipment, etc.
Picture Memory-lets you program

your favorite picture settings into
memory so that pressing the RESET

button will automatically change the
video functions to whatever settings

you programmed into Picture

Memory. Also lets you return picture
settings to original (out-of-box)
positions whenever desired.

Sleep Timer-aUows you to program
TV to turn off after a pre-selectey:l
period of time (up to six hours).

Alarm Timer-allows you to program
TV to turn on to your favorite
channel and/or off by itself at the

time you select.

Parental Control-allows you to block
out up to six channels so that your

children can watch only programs on
channels you prefer, even if you're not

home.
Multicolored On-Screen Displays-

provide immediate information about
your TV's status including channel

number, time, stereo/SAP sound,
sleep timer, etc. Also provide visual

guides to assist in operating all set

functions.

On-screen Time Display-after you set

the clock, the time will appear on the

screen whenever you press the TV or

DISPLAY button on the remote

control or change chanr_els.

AutoProgramming- an tomatically
programs active channels (whether

off-air or cable) into the channel
memory so that the CHANNEL A/V

buttons stop only at pre-selected
channels.

Two Antenna Inputs-allow you to

connect two different signal sources to
your TV (such as a cable-TV system

to one input and a home antenna to
the other). Then, by pressing the ANT

button on the remote, you can switch
back and forth between the two

signals.
Message Style Choice-lets you

choose the message style you like best

for the on-screen displays, either
"edged" or "blocked".

Comb Filter-separates color from
black & white detail information in

the video signal, resulting in a
sharply-defined picture with enhanced

resolution.
Video Noise Reduction-dynamically

reduces visible interference in dark
picture areas while retaining sharpness

and detail in brighter areas.

Automatic Picture Control System-

Automatic Color Control monitors and

adjusts color to maintain constant
color levels even after program or

channel changes. Fleshtone Correction
maintains natural fleshtones while

preserving fidelity of background
colors. Contrast/Color Tracking

balances contrast and color, with a

single contrast adjustment. After
initial adjustment, the Brightness and

Color functions rarely need individual
correction. Light Sensor automatically

adjusts Contrast/Color Tracking
circuitry as room brightness changes.

BlackLock Contrast Circuit enhances

contrast by keeping dark areas dark,
minimizing distortion, and

maintaining detail at high brightness
levels.

Unitized XtendedLife Chassis-features
advanced technology, including

several microchips that replace dozens
of color processing components. Cool-

operating electronic regulation circuits
enhance reliability and efficiency for

outstanding performance, longer life
expectancy, and lower power

consumption.

Unpacking TV

Shown here are the accessories that
come packed with your TV. When
you unpack your new set, be sure you

have removed all the accessories and
information sheets. We recommend

that you save the packing materials
and box in case you ever need to ship
or store your TV.

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Remote Control

Power Cord

Two Batteries

for Remote Control

Antenna Adapter

Choosing the Best Location

• Choose a location that is
convenient but away from sources

of heat such as direct sunlight and
heating units.

• Allow for air circulation around the
set. This is especially important if

you install it in a cabinet with
several other components. Cleaning

the ventilation slots on the cabinet

at regular intervals will assure
adequate ventilation.

• To prevent electric shock, avoid wet
areas such as kitchens or

bathrooms.

• Try to avoid direct light on the

screen during operation. Because
the picture tube emits light, direct
light on the screen will weaken
picture quality and intensity.

• If you are using an indoor antenna,

an outside wall is a good location.
You may want to try a few

different locations to find the best
possible spot for reception.

Attaching Power Cord

Back of TV

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1.

,

First insert the female end of the
furnished power cord "into the male
connector on the back of your TV.

The plug is designed to fit only one

way.
Then insert the polarized 2-prong

male end of the power cord into a
corresponding AC power

receptacle.

Note: Your TV operates on 120 volts,
60 Hz (normal household current) and
has a polarized plug. Because one

blade of the plug is wider than the
other, the plug fits into the wall
socket only one way. Do not defeat

the safety feature of this plug. If you
need to use an extension cord, make

sure it is polarized.

The antenna is the "signal receiver"

for television. Most modem TV

antennas receive both VHF (Very

High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra
High Frequency) channels. Channels

2-13 are VHF channels and channels

14-69 are UHF channels.

Typical

Indoor

Antenna

Typical

Outdoor
Antenna

In most situations you will get better
picture quality if you use an_outdoor
antenna or connect your TV to a
cable-TV system. If this is not
possible, use a good quality indoor

antenna. Your indoor antenna
should have separate leads for VHF

and UHF if you are in an area with
both VHF and UHF stations; or

you can use separate VHF and UHF
antennas.

Cable-TV (CATV) supplies television
signals directly by cable without the

need for a home antenna. Cable-TV
delivers both VHF and UHF
channels and other channels not

available from your antenna.
Shown below are two basic types of

antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through
either type. Cable-TV signals,

however, are always conducted
through round, 75-ohm coaxial

cable.

TYPES OF ANTENNA CABLES

Flat 300-ohm
twin-lead cable

II_ ""--'-'- Slip-on End

Round 75-ohm
coaxial cable

Use the connectors shown below to

connect your antenna or cable-TV

system to the back of the TV.

Follow one of these steps to connect either an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (only if you do not have a
cable-TV system).

Note: You will not be able to receive channels (especially VHF) unless you connect your antenna first.

A If the antenna wire(s) coming from your home antenna is a 300-ohm, flat, twin-lead cable as shown here,

connect it to your set like this:

UHF

/

Incoming = UHF / ANTENN*U
Cable From / ¢AaLE

Home -- and/or / (_

Antenna

VHF @

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(supplied)

BACK OF TV

B If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohrn, round, coaxial cable that carries both

VHF (channels 2-13) and UHF (channels 14-69), connect it to your set llke this:

Incoming

Cable From ..__..
Home

Antenna

UHF

VHF/UHF _

TO CABLE

DECKER

RCA Separator #AH050*

_NTENNA l

BACK OF "rv

C' Most round, 75-ohm, coaxial-cable home antenna systems carry both VHF and UHF signals and should be

connected as shown above in step B. However, if your round, coaxial cable carries only VHF signals
(channels 2-13), connect it to your set like this.

UHF

BACK OF TV

Incoming
Cable(s)

From Home
Antenna VHF

/' ANTENNA 1/

/ / CAEt.E

TO CABLE

OECOQER

@

ANTENNA |

"Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronic supply store.

Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna.
Note: Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV compan_€ for additional
in.formation.

A

Follow tins diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled
channels):

Incoming

Cable

UHF

&NTENNA II

1 CABLE

TO CABLE

0_C00ER

ANTENNA :1

BACK OF TV

B Follow tins diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for scrambled "premium"

channels:

Scrambled Cable-TV Channels

Some cable-TV decoders require that you manually switch
from regular to scrambled channels on the decoder
whenever you wish to view the premium pay channels. By

connecting the decoder to the antenna switcher block of
your TV, you can switch between the scrambled and

unscrambled channels using the remote control.
Simply press the ANT (Antenna) button on the remote

control to switch between the scrambled and nonscrambled
channels.

Each time you press the ANT button, "ANT A" or "ANT

B" appears on the screen to show which antenna signal

you're watching.

Nonscrambled cable channels will come thru the

ANTENNA A input whenever "ANT A" appears on the

screen.
The scrambled channel from the decoder box v611 come

thru the ANTENNA B input whenever "ANT B" appears
on the screen. Be sure to leave the decoder box set to the

scrambled channel.

CABLE-'I'VBOX
(Conveder/Decoder)

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Incoming _ [ I

ANTI_NNA Z Coaxial

Antenna
Cables"

*Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronic supply store.

Your new TV is designed to receive
up to 147 channels in the USA

including 91 non-scrambled cable
channels. (In Canada, up to 120

channels can be received including 64
non-scrambled cable channels.) To use
tins TV on a cable-TV system,

confirm that the cable-TV system is
properly connected to your TV as
shown on page 5. Since cable systems

vary, you may wish to consult your

local cable-TV company for additional
information.

If your cable-TV company follows
EIA/NCTA channel-identification

standards, most of the channels
offered by your cable company will be

identified by channel numbers that
are identical to those on your TV. For
example, if your cable-TV system has

programs on cable channel 20, you
can choose tins channel by selecting
channel 20 on your TV. If your cable
company offers cable channels A-I or
A-2, you can tune them by selecting
TV channels 99 or 98. (Cable

channels A-I and A-2 are not
available ha Canada.)

Some cable-TV companies do not
follow the EIA/NCTA standards and

instead assign their own channel
identification. For example, some use

the standard broadcast channel
numbers (2-13) for channels 2-13, but
identify their other channels with

letters. If your cable company does
not follow the EIA/NCTA standards,

ask them for a cross reference that
shows to which channels you should

tune your TV to receive their cable-

TV channels.

Not all cable-TV channels will be
active on your particular cable-TV

system. Also some cable companies
may require the use of a decoder with
their cable-TV system. Consult your

cable company or local RCA dealer

for details.

Scrambled Cable-TV Channels
Some cable COmpanies offer

"premium-pay" channels in which the
signal is scrambled. Descrambling

these signals for normal viewing
requires the use of a descrambler

device which is generally provided by
the cable company.

The descrambler device may or may

not be a part of the cable converter.
Diagram B on page 5 shows how to

connect tins type of converter/
descrambler device to the TV.

Since cable systems vary, you may

wish to COnsult your local cable
company for additional information.

Note: In the U.S.A., if your cable
company offers ultra-band cable

channels 65-89, you can tune them by
adding the optional accessories in

RCA Kit No. AH056 to the inCOming
cable. Check with your local RCA

dealer for more complete information.

- EIA MUL TIPORT-STEREO Connectm

EIA MULTtPORT-STEREO

This connector may have future

value for you. The TV Industry and
the Cable-TV Industry recently

worked together through the EIA

(Electronics Industry Association) to

develop a standardized connector for

televisions and cable-TV systems.

This connector was developed for
high-performance, cable-
descrambling applications. It is also
a "universal interface" that may be

used in the future to connect a
variety of video and audio

accessories.

The EIA MULTIPORT connector*

on the back of your set conforms to
industry standards and may enable

you to use the new technology when
it is introduced.

*Does not include RGB.

Operating Remote Control
The Digital Control remote not only

controls your new TV but several
other compatible RCA VCR models

as well.

Before attempting to operate your
remote control, install the batteries as

shown below.

-Effective Range of Remote

Control

The remote control produces an

invisible (infrared) beam that travels
in a straight line much as the beam
of a flashlight. For this reason, when
operating the remote control, you

must point it directly at the front of
the 'IV without objects between that

can block the infrared fight beam.

Aim remote at
your TV's remote

control sensor.

- Installing/Replacing Batteries

1. Turn the remote control face

down.

2. Press down on the ridged area
of the battery cover and slide it

off.

3. Install two "AAA" batteries as

shown. Make sure you match

the + end of each battery to
the + end of the battery

compartment.

4. Replace the cover and turn

remote over-face up.

Notes:

• Never place anything heavy on

top of the remote control or lay it
upside-down. This may

accidentally depress the buttons
for a long time and discharge the

batteries.

• Replace the batteries when the TV

fails to respond to the remote

control.

Remove the batteries from the
remote control if it will not be

used for a month or more. This
will prevent possible damage from

battery leakage.

Onlytheremotecontrolbuttonsthat
areusedto control the TV (about half

of the total) are described here. The

rest of the buttons are used to operate
other compatible RCA instruments

and are described in the owner's
manuals for those instruments.

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6_CLR (Clear) Button

O TV Button

• Turns on TV and puts remote

in "TV Mode" so that the
other remote buttons will
control the TV.

• Quickly removes menus from

the screen.

• Displays time (if clock has been

set) and channel number on the

TVscreen.

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Q OFF Button

l 11_ RESET Button

.( NumOerOuttons

1_ SETUP Button

_::_: Button

----_VOLUME Buttons

Q CHANNEL Buttons

_ MUTE Button

._) PC (Previous Channel) BuRon

--_ SAP Button

--'---"-'_ ANT Button

Q STATUS Button

- and + Buttons

Q OFF Button

• Press OFF button to turn off

"IV.

VOLUME Button

• Press VOLUME • to increase
volume.

• Press VOLUME • to decrease

volume.

Q CHANNEL Buttons-(Channel

Selection via Scan)

• Press CHANNEL • to select

next higher channel in channel

memory.

• PressCHANNEL • to select

next lower channel in channel
memory.

NOTE: Channels 2 thru 13 and

91 were programmed into the
channel memory for you at the

factory. Instructions for adding or
erasing channels in memory are
on pages 24-25.

MUTE Button

• Press MUTE to quickly reduce
sound to minimum level

without affecting the picture.
This is very useful during
telephone calls or other

interruptions.

• When sound is muted, the
word "MUTE" will be

displayed in the bottom left
corner of the screen.

• To restore sound, press MUTE
again or press VOLUME A.

Q PC (Previous Channel) Button

• Pressing the PC button causes
the TV to change back to the

last tuned channel. This is
useful should you want to

monitor two channels.

• To operate, select the first
channel you wish to watch.

Then select the other channel

by pressing two number
buttons (for example, press 0
then 6 for channel 6).

• The TV will now change back
and forth between the two

channels each time you press

the PC button.

Q SAP Button

• Some TV programs are

broadcast with more than one
audio channel. For example,

some programs are broadcast
in two languages at the same

time. The Second Audio
Program is called SAP, and the

TWs,SAP light will come on
whenever SAP audio is being
received. (The "AUDIO:

STEKEO/MONO" function
must be in "STEREO" mode

for SAP light to come on-
unless the SAP button has

been pressed.)

(_ANT (Antenna) Button

• Because your "IV has two
different antenna inputs on the
back (Labeled ANTENNA A/

CABLE and ANTENNA B),

you can connect more than one
antenna or signal source.

• Press the ANT button to swtich
from one input to the other.

• The words "ANT A" or "ANT
B" will appear in the bottom

right corner of the screen to let
you know which signal source

you are watching.

• If "ANT A" appears on the
screen, you are watching

whatever is connected to the
ANTENNA A/CABLE input

on the back of the TV.

• If "ANT B" appears on the
screen, you are watching

whatever is connected to the
ANTENNA B input on the

back of the TV.

(_) STA TUS Button

• Quickly remove menus and

displays from the screen.

• Displays time (if clock has been
set) and channel number on the

'IV screen.

RESET Button

• Press RESET to return the

VIDEO adjustments (Color,

Tint, Contrast, Brightness, and

Sharpness) to the settings
stored in "Picture Memory".

• Detailed information about
"Picture Memory" is on

pages 28-29.

_Number Buttons-(Direct Channel

Selection)

• Always press two number
buttons (first one, then another)

to select a channel. For

example, press "0" then "6" for
Channel 6. Press "1" then "3"

for Channel 13.

• Also used for viewing signals
from other components plugged

into the input jacks on the
back via channels 91 (INPUT

1), 92 (INPUT 2), and 93
(INPUT 3).

Q SETUP Button

• Press once to see functions in

first Setup Menu shown here:

1 SI.CCP TIMCR

2 AL_,RM SCT

3 PARENTAL CONTROL

4 J,UTOPROGRAM

5 'NT[NNk: INPUT A

PUSH SETUP FOR MORE

• Press again to see second Setup

Menu shown here:

I CLOCK SET
2 CHANNEL M_MORY

3 PICTURE MEMORY
4 CABLE/AIR: AIR

S MESSAGE STYLE
6 kUTOCOLOR: ON

• Det_led instructions begin on

page 19.

QA UDIO Button

• Press once to see functions in

Audio Menu shown here:

- R_gL£

BASS

BALANCE

AUDIO: STEREO

SAP: OFF

_PEAKERS : ON

• Detailed instructions begin on

page 14.

VIDEO Button

• Press once to see functions in

Video Menu shown here:

TINT
CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

SHARPN[XS
AUTO R[SST

• Detailed instructions begin on
page 12.

_- and + Buttons

• Use these buttons after you
have pressed one of the three

MENU buttons (VIDEO,
AUDIO, or SETUP).

• Press "+" to increase (or
change) a function.

• Press "-" to decrease (or
change) a function.

• After a display has
disappeared, use to recall the

last function you adjusted.

@ CLR (Clear)

Button

• Press CLR to erase entries from

the Sleep Timer, Alarm, Clock,
and Parental Control memories.

• Pressing CLR also clears screen
of on-screen display messages

(except MUTE).

Shown here are the front-panel
controls. The controls on your set will

resemble one of the pictures shown
below. You can use either the front-

panel controls or the remote control
to operate the TV.

All buttons on the front panel except
the SETUP button work the same as

the remote control buttons.

Remote Control
Sensor

Automatic
Light Sensor

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Q Time Display--

"---_ Channel Display

10

POWER Light

STEREO Light

SAP Light

) Time Display

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Channel Display

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POWER On/Off

VOLUME Adjustment

I CHANNEL Selection (+ and - Buttons)

VIDEO Adjustments

AUDIO Adjustments

) SETUP Adjustments

_ POWER On/Off

_ VOLUME Adjustment

_ 0 CHANNEL Selection (+

___--_ VIDEO Adlustments

Q AUDIO Adjustments

_ SETUP Adlustments

(_ POWER Light

_--_--_ STEREO Light

_ SAP Light

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Light Sensor

_ Remote Control

Sensor

and - Buttons)

Time Display

• Once set, displays the current
time whenever you turn on the
TV, change channels, or press

the TV button.

• The time is also displayed

whenever you change volume
with the VOLUME buttons on

the TV.

Channel Number

Display

• Shows the number of the
channel you're watching.

• Appears whenever TV or
DISPLAY button is pressed or

channel is changed.

POWER On/Off

• Press once to turn on TV.

• Press again to turn off TV.

Volume Adjustment

• Press VOLUME A to increase

volume.

• Press VOLUME V to

decrease volume.

@Channel Selection and -

(

"4-

Buttons)

• Press + to see next higher
channel in memory.

• Press - to see next lower

channel in memory.

Note: Channels 2 thrn 13 and
91 were programmed into the

channel memory for you at the

factory. Instructions for
adding or erasing channels in

memory are on pages 24-25.

To access video input, see

page 25.

@ VIDEO Adjustments

• Press once to see functions in
Video Menu shown here:

- COLOR */

TINT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS

SHARPNESS
AUTO RESET

• Detailed instructions begin on
page 12.

A UDIO Adjustments

• Press once to see functions in

Audio Menu shown here:

- TREBLE +

BASS

B,LANCE
AUDIO: STERBO
SAP: OFF
SPEAKERS: ON

• Detailed instructions begin on

page 14.

@SETUP Functions

• Press once to see functions in
Setup Menu shown here:

- LEEP TIMER */

PICTURE MEMORY
AUTOPROGRAM

CABLE/AIR: AIR
MESSAGE STYLE

ANTENNA: INPUT B

• Detailed instructions begin on
page 19.

POWER

Light

• Lights whenever TV is turned

on.

• Blinks when alarm is set and
TV is turned off.

STEREO Light

• Ligl]ts. whenever TV is

recelvmg a stereo broadcast
and A UDIO function is set to

STEREO mode. More

information on page 16.

SAP Light

• Lights whenever TV is
receiving SAP (Second Audio

Program). More information

on page 17.

@ SET Light

• Lights whenever the SAP

function is set (on). This
means your TV is ready to
receive a SAP broadcast (such

as a bilingual movie).

Automatic Light Sensor

• Measures the light in the room
and automatically adjusts the

overall picture to match the
room brightness.

Control Sensor

Remote

• Receives commands from the

remote control. When using
the remote control, point it

toward this sensor.

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- COLOR ÷:

TINT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS

SHARPNESS
AUTO RESET

Press VIDEO button on front of

• TV or on remote control.

Video Menu appears on TV screen.

COLOR
TINT

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS

AUTO RESET

÷

Press VIDEO button again until

• "-" and "+" marks move to
function you want to adjust.

"-" and "+" marks move one line
each time you press the VIDEO

button.

Note: If the VIDEO button is pressed

again when "-" and "+" marks are
next to "AUTO RESET", the menu

disappears. Another press returns the
menu to the screen with "-" and

"+" next to "COLOR".

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Press "-" or "+" button on

• front of TV or remote to adjust

function.

Note: The Video Menu will
automatically disappear from the

screen if you do not press "-" or

"+" within 30 seconds. Whenever a
menu or display disappears from the

screen, the "-" and "+" buttons on
the TV become the CHANNEL A/V

buttons.

BRIGHTNESS +

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• Press "-" to decrease.

• Press "+" to increase.

Display will automatically disappear
in 4 seconds unless you press "-" or

"+" again.

Note: The "AUTO RESET'' function
is explained on pages 28 and 29.

""COLOR" Adjustment

The "COLOR" function adjusts the
amount of color in the picture.

1. Press VIDEO button once. Video

menu will appear on screen with
"-'" and "+" marks next to the

word "'COLOR".

2. Press "-'' button to decrease color
or press "+" button to increase

color.

3. Screen will display graph of color
range:

-"TINT" Adjustment--

The "TINT" function adjusts the color

of flesh tones.

I. Press VIDEO button repeatedly

until "-" and "'+" marks move to

the word "TINT".

2. Press "-'" button to add more

green tint, or press "+" button to
add more red tint.

3. Screen will display graph of tint

range:

-"CONTRAST" Adjustment--

The "CONTRAST" function adjusts the
overall brightness and contrast of the

i picture.

1. Press VIDEO button repeatedly

until "-" and "+" marks move to

the word "CONTRAST".

2. Press "--" button to decrease
contrast, or press "+" button to

increase contrast.

3. Screen will display graph of
contrast range:

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-"BRIGHTNESS" Adjustment-

The "BRIGHTNESS" function adjusts

the brightness of the dark portions of the

ficture.

1. Press VIDEO button repeatedly
until "-" and "+'" marks move to

the word "'BRIGHTNESS".

2. Press "-" button to decrease
brightness, or press '"+'" button to

increase brightness.

3. Screen will display graph of
brightness range:

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-"SHARPNESS" Adjustment--

The "SHARPNESS" function adjusts

ficture sharpness.

1. Press VIDEO button repeatedly

until "--" and "+" marks move to

the word "SHARPNESS".

2. Press "--'" button to decrease
sharpness, or press + button o

increase sharpness.

3. Screen will display graph of
sharpness range:

CAUTION: When using TV games,
computers, and similar products with
)'our TV, keep the "BRIGHTNESS" and

"CONTRAST" functions at low settings.

If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on
the screen for long periods of time at a

high "BRIGHTNESS" or
"CONTRAST" setting, the image can be

permanently imprinted onto the screen.
These types of imprints are not covered
by your warranty because they are the

result of misuse.

VIDEO

BuRon

How to Adjust for

a Color Picturethat Pleases You

I. Decrease "COLOR" and

"CONTRAST" to minimum. This

will leave a dim black-and-white

image on the screen.

2. Adjust "BRIGHTNESS" until the
black parts of the picture appear

black. You may need to wait until

the picture shows something you're
sure is black to make this

adjustment. Be careful not to lose

the details in darkly shaded areas.

3. Increase "CONTRAST'' until the
picture pleases you. You may need

to readjust "BRIGHTNESS" as
preferred.

4. Increase "COLOR" until you reach
a pleasing level of intensiU.

5. Adjust "TINT" until flesh tones or

other color objects appear natural.

6. Adjust "SHARPNESS" for a
pleasing level of picture sharpness.

• For normal viewing, adjust to

midrange.

• For a sharper picture, increase

"SHARPNESS".

• For weak signals, the picture may

be more pleasing with
"SHARPNESS" decreased.

-Using AUTO RESET _-"

Function

After you have adjusted the video
functions(Color, T'mt, Contrast,
BrightneSs, and Sharpness) to your

liking, you can program those settings

into "PICTURE MEMORY", so that

pressing the RESET button on the
remote (or using thd "AUTO RESET"
function in the Video Menu) will

automatically change the video

adjustments to whatever settings you
programmed into "PIC'TUILE

MEMORY". This is very useful in case
someone changes your settings

accidentally.
Instructions for programming the

"PICTURE MEMORY" are on
pages 28-29.

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AUDI(

Button

- TREBLE +

BASS
BALANCE

AUDIO: STEREO
SAP: OFF

SPEAKERS: ON

Press AUDIO button on front of

• TV or on remote control.

Audio Menu wiU appear on TV

screen.

TREBLE
BASS

BALANCE
AUDIO: STEREO

SAP: OFF
SPEAKERS: ON

÷

Press AUDIO button repeatedly

• until "-" and "+" marks move
to function you want to adjust.

"-" and "+" marks move down one
line each time you press the AUDIO

button.

Press "-" or "+" button on

• front of TV or remote control to
adjust or change function.

Note: The Audio Menu will
automatically disappear from the

screen if you do not press "-" or

"+" within 30 seconds. Whenever a
menu or display disappears from the

screen, the "-" and "+" buttons on
the 'IV become the CHANNEL A/V

buttons.

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For "TREBLE", "BASS", and
"BALANCE" functions:

• Press "-" to move toward left.

• Press "+" to move toward fight.

For "AUDIO", "SAP", and
"SPEAKERS" functions:

• Press "-" or "+" to change

setting.

Note: Displays will automatically
disappear in 4 seconds unless you

press "-" or "+" again.

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-"TREBLE" Adjustment

The "TREBLE" function adjusts the
high frequency audio.

1. Press AUDIO button until "-"
and "+" marks are next to the

"TREBLE" function.

- TREBLE ÷

BASS

BALANCE

AUDIO: STEREO
SAP: OFF

SPEAKERS: ON

2. Press "-" button to decrease

treble, or press "+" button to
increase treble.

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- "BASS" Adjustment --

The "BASS" function adjusts the low

frequency audio.

1. Press AUDIO button repeatedly
until "-" and "+" marks move

down next to the "BASS'"
function.

I TREBLE

- BASS

BALANCE
AUDIO: STEREO

SAP: OFF
SPEAKERS: ON

2. Press "-" button to decrease

bass, or press "+" button to
increase bhss.

- BASS

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-"BALANCE" Adjustment

The "BALANCE" function adjusts the

left/right balance of sound from the

speakers (either the TV's internal
speakers or external speakers if they are

connected to the TV.)

When adjusting the "BALANCE"
function, sit in your normal viewing seat

while pressing the "+" and "-"
buttons until the sound seems to

originate from a point halfway between
the speakers.

The display may not indicate equal

balance output at this setting, however,
because what you hear is affected by the

room acoustics.

1. Press A UDIO button repeatedly

until the "-" and "+" marks
move down next to the

"BALANCE" function.

TREBLE

BASS

- BALANCE

AUDIO: STEREO
SAP: OFF

SPEAKERS: ON

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2. Press "-" to increase sound level

from left speaker, or press "+" to
increase sound from right speaker.

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AUDIO

Button

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You're ready to enjoy this new
dimension in television with your new
stereo TV. Your TV is fully capable
of reproducing stereo sound from TV
stations transmitting stereo sound in
your area. All you have to do to enjoy

stereo sound is make sure the TV's
"AUDIO: STEREO/MONO"
function is set to "STEREO" so the
"IV can receive stereo broadcasts.

Normally this function can be left in

the "STEREO" mode. Your 'IN will
then automatically reproduce either

stereo or monaural sound-whatever is
broadcast.

In some fringe viewing areas, however,
the stereo signal may not be strong
enough for quality reception. The
signal may drift or the reproduction
may become noisy. Should that occur,
change the "AUDIO: STEREO/

MONO" function to the "MONO"

mode to receive clearer, cleaner

sound.

AUDIO

Button

Resetting the "AUDIO: STEREO/MONO"
Function to Receive Stereo

--(with or _thout remote control)

1. Press AUDIO button repeatedly until

"-" and "+" marks move down to
"AUDIO: MONO/STEREO".

I REBLE

BASS

BALANCE

- AUDIO: STEREO

SAP: OFF
SPEAKERS: ON

2. Press either " -" or "+ '" to change

"AUDIO:" from "MONO" to
"STEREO".

Note: Each time you press the "-" or

"+" button, "'AUDIO:" will change
from "MONO" to "STEREO" or

"STEREO" to "MONO".

TREBLE
BASS

_ BALANCE

- AUDIO: MONO

SAP: OFF

SPEAKERS: ON

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