RCA F25653, F27638, G27668 User Manual

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USER'S

G.UIDE

Page 2

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the riskof fire or shock hazard, do not expose

this TV to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

This symbol indicates

important instructions accompanying the

product.

Cautions

Note To Cable TV Installer

Product Registration

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Pour 4viter les chocs 41ectriques, iniJ:oduire la lame ia plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et

pousser jusq6 au fond.

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the

wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the TV.

Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power). For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to

this product bears the UL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

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

CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended view-

ing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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 en_T as practical.

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and'for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in

case you ever need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.

Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

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Table of Contents

Important Information

Warning, Product Registration

Quick Guide to Your TV

Startup 2-3

Hook up, Plug in.TV, Put Batteries in the Remote, Turn on the TV, Place Channels into Memory, Set the Time

Basic Tour of the Remote 4

Basic Button Layout and Functions

Menu Basics 5

Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus

Using Your TV and Remote

With Remote Buttons With VCRs With Satellite Receivers.

With a Cable Box With a Laserdisc Player

With Audio Equipment

6-7

8-10

12-13

14 15

Adjusting Your TV

Overall Picture 16 Picture Settings 17

Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset

Sound Settings 18-19

Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP, Tone, Speakers

Using Advanced Features

Placing Channels in Memory/Autoprogram Adding and Deleting Channels in Memory Naming the Channels Setting the Sleep Tuner Setting the Alarm Clock Selecting a Language

Watching Closed Captioning Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable

21 22

24 25 26

References

Front Panel Buttons Displays on the Screen

Trouble Checks

Limited Warranty

Order Form for Parts Glossary

Index

28 29

30-31

33-34

36-37

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Quick Guide to Your TV

Startup

The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.

For more details, see the page numbers listed.

1. "Hook up your TV

Details are in the Connections Guide.

CONNECTIONS

GUIDE

Hook up any antennas, cables or other equipment to your TV before

you follow the steps below.

2. Plug'in the TV

Plug the Cord into the outlet, matching the wide and the small

end of _he plug with the .outlet.

3. Put Batteries in the Remote

A. Pull off the cover of the battery

compartment.

B. Place the four AAA batteries as

showa_,,matching the + and -- end of each battery in the compartment.

C. Replace the cover.

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Quick Guide to Your TV

Startup

4. Turn on the TV

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Press TV on the remote.

Press POWER on the TV.

5. Place all available

channels in memory

(AutoProgram)

Details.for adding and deleting channels are on page 21.

A°

C°

D°

PressMENU.PROG until the

Setup menu is selected. This menu is white.

Press MOVE • to highlight autopro8;ram.

Press MOVE • to start placing channels in the TV's memory.

Wait until TV has cycled through

all the channels and returns to original c_hannel.

6. Set the Time 12:21 AM

Controls

13 A.

Press MENU*PROG until the

Alarm menu is selected. This menu is ;green.

The Clock is automatically highlighted the first tim e you

set it. If it is not, press MOVE •

(down) to highlight it.

C. Press MOVE < to Set the hour. D. Press MOVE • to set the minutes.

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Quick Guide to Your TV

Basic Tourof the Remote

Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see pages 6-15.

TV Power Button

Volume and Channel Controls

Details are on page 6.

Turns the TV on. Sets the remote to control the TV.

Operates TV when remote is set to

control the TV. Operates the TV and advanced

features.

Component Buttons

Details are on pages 8-15.

Menu Buttons

Seenextpagefor details.

Controls; components such as a VCR, laserdisc player, audio equipment, and a cable box.

Changes the menus and features on the screen.

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Quick Guide to Your TV

Menu Basics

General information about usifig the on-screen menu system is shown below. Details on using the remote buttons are on pages 6-7. Many menu items

are explained in detailin Using the Advanced Features starting on page 20.

Colors

Yellow Green Light

Blue

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White

Press MENU,PROG repeatedly to see each of the four menu colors.

Each menu has a different dolor background as shown at the left.

Menu Buttons

These buttons are used with the TV's menus to adjust'the features.

You can use the menu buttons on

the remote or the front of the TV.

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Moving through the Menus

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1. Press MENU°PROG on the remote or MENU on the front

panel k_move from menu to

menu.

2. Press MOVE Ai'v on the remote or CHANNEL

up/down on the front panel to move up and down through

the features in the menu.

3. PressMOVE < and _ onthe remote or VOLUME +/- on the

front panel to move left and right on the menu lines.

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Using Your TV and Remote

With Remote Buttons

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REC STOP PAUSE

DISPLAY SKIP

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10 20 3 0

4 0 50 60

INPUTo O0 " ANTENNAo

POWER Turns off the TV.

Turns off.compatible VCRs. Turns on a component after a

component button is pressed.

AUDIO, VCR, VCR2.LD, SAT.CABLE, TV

Sets the remote to control the

component. VCR2.LD can only be programmed for one component:

either a VCR or a Laserdisc Player.

See Using the Remote with a VCR, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio

equipment on pages 8-15.

TV Turns on the TV.

Shows the displays on the screen. Sets the remote to control the TV.

See Using the Remote with a VCR, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio equipment on pages 8-15.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds a tape or laserdisc. Searches backward while tape or

laserdisc is playing.

PLAY

Plays tape or laserdisc.

FF (Fast Forward)

Fast'forwards a tape or laserdisc. Searches forward while tape or

laserdisc is playing.

REC (Record) Startsrecording onto tape.

STOP

Stops tape or iaserdisc.

PAUSE

Pauses tape or laserdisc.

DISPLAY

Shows displays on the screen. Clears menus from the screen.

SKIP (Commercial Skip)

Allow3 you to scan other chan- nels &_ing commercials.

Each F,ress adds 30 seconds. TV switches back to original channel

when time runs out. Press

CLEAR to cancel SKIP.

CHAN ^ and v (Channel up and down) Scans up and down through

channels in the TV's memory. Moves. through channels

in VCR's memory.

VOL -t- and- (Volume up and down)

Raises and lowers sound.

MUTE

Switches the TV sound on or off.

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Changes back and forth between

two ch.annels. Select a channel and then select

another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

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Using Your TV and Remote

With Remote Buttons

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REC STOP PAUSE

DISPLAY SKIP

CHAN

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40 _0 _0

70 _0 _0

INPUTo 0 0 ANTENNAo

Number Buttons (0-9)

Selects any channel number. Two numbers must be pressed for

each channel. Press 0 and 6 for channel 6. For three digit chan-

nels, press and hold I until l- appears on the screen. Then press

the other two numbers.

INPUT Switches between the TV channels and Video 00.

ANT A.B (Antenna)

Used as TV/VCR button when remote is set to control the VCR.

CLEAR

Clears menus and displays from the screen.

Clears items from VCR timer programs and VCR's clock.

MENU*PROG (Program) Shows menus on the screenand moves from menu to menu.

Sets VCR clock and programs

timer on VCR.

RESET

Returns the picture adjustments to

the original settings.

MOVE • and 1_ (left and right) Moves left:and right on a menu

line. See Menu Basics on page 5.

Changes a feature setting.

MOVE • and • (UP and down)

Moves up and down menus. See Menu Basics on page 5.

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Using Your TV and Remote

With VCRs: Programming the Remote

Refer to the Connection Book or the VCR"s owners manual to hook up your VCRs.

The remote may need to be programmed for your VCR. This remote may not operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the

sheet packed in with your remote.

1. Test the remote

2. Program the remote for

your VCRs

VCR Codes

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Press VCR or VCR2 to turn the VCR on.

Press the VCR bUttons shown at the left. If your VCR does

not work, program VCR or VCR;.' with a VCR code from

the list below.

A. Point the remote at theVCR

and hold VCR.

B. Enter the code for your brand

from the code list below.

C. Release VCR. D. Press POWER. if nothing

' happens, try pressing VCR and

then POWER.

E. Repeat A-D with another code

if the first one does not work or if a second VCR is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

Capehart ........................................... 01

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

Craig .......... :_................................ 07,12

Curtis Mathes ........................ 00,08,15

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

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

Dimensia ........... :.............................. 00

Dynatech ............. ,............................ 15

Emerson...09,10,13,15,20,23,24,34,41

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JCU .................................................... 08

JCPenney .......02,05,0708,14,16,30,35

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

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

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Lloyd ............ _................................... 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Realistic ......... 02,06,08,09,12,15,19,43

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

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

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

Scott ....................................... 04,13,41

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teknika ............................ 08,09,15,21

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

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

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

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

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

Video Co_acepts ........................ 14,16

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

Wards ..................................................

............ 05.06,07,08,12,13,15,25,31,35

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

Zenith ............................ :............ 11,17

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Using Your TV and Remote

With VCRs: Setting the VCR1 Channel

The VCR 1 Channel works with VCR on the remote. If the VCR 1 Channel is set, pressing VCR selects the channel to see the VCR pictur.e. The VCR 1

Channel setting depends on which diagram you have used from the

Connection Guide. If you want to turn this feature off, set the VCR 1 Channel to Disable. Refer to the chart below for your setting.

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1. Select the Setup Menu

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A. Press "FVto set the remote to

control the TV.

B. Press MENU°PROG to selectthe

Setup menu. This menu is

white.

2. Highlight VCR1 Channel

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13 A. Press MOVE • (down) to

highlight the VCR 1 Channel.

B. Press _ to highlight the channel.

3. Enter channel number

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A. Enter channel 00, 03, or 04.

Choose your setting from the chart below. Press CHANNEL

down until "Disabled" is displayed to turn the feature off.

Diagram used from the Connection Guide:

1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4C,5C

4B, 5B

Set VCR1 Channel to:

, oo

3 or 4 (same asi3/4 swi.tch)

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Using Your TV and:Remote

With VCRs: Basic Operation :

If the remote operates your VCR, this page and the next will show you how to use it for basic functions. Seepage 7for more details on buttons used

with your VCR.

Turn on the VCR

Turn off the VCR

Record one TV program and watch another

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VCR2eLD AUDIo

REW PLAY FF

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REC " °'sToP PAUSE

DISPLAY SKIP

40 0

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MOVE

A. Press channel 00 on the TV to

see what the VCR is doing.

B. Press VCR or VCR2 to set the

remote to control the VCR.

C. Press POWER to turn on the

VCR i,.fit did not turn on when you pressed VCR or VCR2.

A. Press VCR or VCR2 to set the

remote to control the VCR.

B. Press POWER.

A. Pres,; VCR or VCR2 to set the

remote to control the VCR.

B. Tune the VCR to the channel

you want to record using CHANNEL up and down or pres,;ing two number buttons.

C. Pres,; RECORD to

start recording.

D. Pres,; TV/VCR on the VCR. E. Pres,; TV to set the remote to

conU'ol the TV.

F. Pres,; CHANNEL up or down to

change channels on the TV.

G. To see the channel you are

recording, tune the TV back to channel 00.

Watch a tape in your VCR

A. Turn on VCR. B. Insert a tape in the VCR.

C. Pres,_ PLAY to start the

tape playing.

D. Press STOP when you

are finished.

E. Pres,_ REW to rewind the tape.

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Using YourTV and Remote

With a Satellite Receiver: Basic Operation

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You may also be able to use the TV's remote with other satellite receivers.

Refer to your Satellite Receiver owner's manual to hook up your Satellite Receiver. The remote may need to be programmed for other brands of

satellite receivers, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below: Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.

Follow the instructions below for basic operation of your receiver. You may also want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if

they work with your receiver.

Program the remote for your Satellite Receiver

Turn on the

Satellite Receiver

Turn off the

Satellite Receiver

Satellite Receiver Codes

Chaparral .......................... 80,81

Cheyenne ............................... 81

Drake ................................. 82,83

DSS .......................................... 00

GE............................................ 00

General Instruments ...92,93,94

Pro,Scan...................................O0

RCA ......................................... O0

Realistic .................................. 84

Sierra I,II,m ............................ 81

STS1.........................................85

STS2 .................................... ._....86

STS3.........................................87

STS4 .................................... .....88

Toshiba ................................... 89

Uniden .................................... 90

Video Cipher II...................... 91

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CLEAR • ,o ' RESET

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A. Point the remote at the satellite

receiver and hold SAT*CABLE:

B. Enter the code for your brand

from the code list below.

C. Release SAT*CABLE.

D. Press POWER. If nothing

happens, try pressing

SAT*CABLE and then POWER,

'A. Press SAT*CABLE to set

the remote to control the satel- lite receiver.

B. Press POWER to turn on the

receiver if it did not turn on when you pressed SAT*CABLE.

A. Press SAT*CABLEto set

the remote to control the satel- lite receiver.

B. Press POWER to turn off

the receiver.

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Using Your TV and Remote

With a Cable Box: Programming and Basic Operation

Refer to the Connection Book or contact your cablecompany to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able

to use the TV's remote with your cable box. This remote may not operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in

with your remote.

Program the remote for your cable box

Basic Operation: Turn on the Cable Box

Turn off the Cable Box

A. Point the remote at the cable

box and hold CABLE.

B. Enter the code numbers for

your brand from the list below.

C. Release CABLE. D. Pres,_ POWER to turn it on. If

nothing happens, try pressing

CABLE and then POWER.

E. Repeat A-D with another code

if the first one does not work.

A. Tune TV to channel 02, 03, 04,

05, or 06-the cable box channel.

B. Point remote at the cable box

and press CABLE

C Press POWER to turn it on.

D. Press CHANNEL up or down

to ch.tnge channels on the cable box.

A. Press CABLE. B. Press. POWER to turn it off.

Cable Box Codes

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

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

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

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

Eastern Intei'national ....................... 02

General Instrument .............................

.................... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,46

Hamlin ............................... 12,13,34,48

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

Jerrold .................................... ................

.......... 04,05,.15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47

MACOM ...................................... 37,43

Magnavox ....................................... ......

.......... 07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41

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

Oak .......................................... 01,16,38

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

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

Philips ...................................................

.......... 07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scientific Atlanta .................... 03,22,35

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

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

Starcom .......................................... _.46

Sylvania ....................................... ......11

Teknika ...... :.......... ............................ 06

Texscan ................. ........................ 10,11

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

Unika .................................. _...31,32,41

Viewstar ........ :.......................................

.......... 07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41

Warner _nex ................................... 44

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

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Using Your TV and Remote

With a Cable Box: Setting the Cable Channel

The Cable Channel works with CABLE on the remote. If the Cable Channel is set, pressing CABLE selects the channel to see cable channels.

The Cable Channel setting depends on which channel your cable box must be on to see cable channels. The channels usually used are 02, 03,

04, 05 or 06. Consult your cable company for more information.

1. Select the Setup menu

A. Press TV to set the remote to

control the TV.

B. Press MENU*PROG to select the

Setup menu. This menu is white.

2. Highlight Cable Channel

A. Press MOVE • (down) to move

down tile menu until Cable Channel is highlighted.

B. Press • to underline the

channel.

3. Enter channel number

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A. Enter tile number for your cable

box, either 02,03,04,05, or 06. Press CHANNEL down until

"Disabled" is displayed to turn

this feature off.

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Using Your TV and Remote

With a Laserdisc Player: Programming and Basic Operation

Refer to your Laserdisc Player owner's manual to hook up your Laserdisc Player.

The remote may need to be programmed for your laserdisc player., This remote may not operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below

or on the sheet packed in with your remote.

Program the remote for your Laserdisc Player

Basic Operation

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REC STOP PAUSE

DISPLAY SKIP

10 2 0 3 0

4 0 50 60

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CLEAR _._4_OC, RES4

MOVE

A. Point the remote at the laserdisc

player and hold LD.

B. Enter the code for your brand

from the Code list below.

C. Release LD. D. Press POWER. If nothing

happens, try pressing LD and then POWER.

A. Tune TV to channel 00, 03, or 04. B. Point the remote at the laserdisc

player and press LD.

C. Press POWER to turn it on.

D. Use the buttons on the remote

that relate to laserdisc player functions. Not all buttons high- lighted may work with your

laserdisc player.

E. Press POWER to turn it off.

Laserdisc Player Codes

I Pioneer ........................33 /

PrO:an ...... _................ 33

RCA.............................33

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Using ,Your.TV and Remote

With Audio Equipment: Programming andBasicOperation

Refer to the Connection Book or your Audio equipment owner's manual to hook up your audio equipment. Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment

such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may need to be programmed for your equipment. This remote may not operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or

on the sheet packed in with your remote.

Program the remote for audio equipment

Basic Operation

Audio Codes

RCA/Dimensia

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

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

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

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

Aux ................................_.04

INPUTo 0 0 ANTENNAo

CLEAR _ • ,o^ RESET

q MOVE

A. Point the remote at the auciio

equipment and h01d AUDIO.

B. Enter the code from the

code list.

C. Release AUDIO. D. Press POWER to turn it on. If

nothing happens, try pressing

AUDIO and then POWER.

E. Repeal A-D with another code

if the first one does not work.

A°

B°

D°

Point the remote at the audio equipment and press AUDIO.

Press POWER to turn it on. Use the buttons on the remote

that relate to audio functions. Not ad]buttons highlighted may Work with your

equipment.

Turn the audio equipment off

using the audio component's powe]e off button.

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Adjusting Your TV

Overall Picture

Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without changing the color levels.

1. Select the Controls Menu

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Press ME'NUopROG to select the Controls menu. This menu is yel-

low.

2. Highlight Picture

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Press MOVE • (down) to high- light Picture.

3. Use MOVE • and < to adjust the Picture

Press MOVE I_ (right) to lighten the pictltre.

Press MOVE ,< (left) to darken the picture.

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Adjusting Your TV

Picture Settings

Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options.

1. Select the Adjust Menu

2. Highlight item to change

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Press MENU.PROG repeatedly to select the Adjust menu. This menu is light blue.

Press MOVE • (down) to highlight the picture item you

want to adjust.

3. Use MOVE • or < to adjust each item

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Press MOVE • or < to adjust each item.

Color

Tint

Bright (Brightness)

Sharp(Sharpness)

Autocolor

Picture Reset

Press MOVE • to:

Increase color richness

Give red tint to skin color

' •Add more light to dark parts of

the picture

Show deaner, dearer images

Turn on to keep Color and Tint in proper balance each time you

change channels

•,Reset the picture back to the original settings

Press MOVE '< to:

Lower color to black and white

Give green tint to skin color

Add more dark to light parts of

the picture

Make picture more smooth

Turn off for mauaual adjustment of Color and Tint

Reset the picture back to the original settings _

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Adjusting Your TV

Sound Settings: Stereo, Expanded Stereo,. SAP and Tone

Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP or Tone of your TV. SAP (Second Audio Program) is sometimes used to offer the program being watched in another language.The chart below explains

your options.

1. Select the Controls Menu

2. Highlight item to change

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Press MENU,PROG to selectthe Controls menu. This menu isyel-

low.

Press MOVE • (down) to highlight the sound item you

want to adjust.

3. Use MOVE_ or "#to

adjust each item

Alarm

Press MOVE _ or < to adjust each item.

Stereo

SAP

Tone

Sound is automatically

reproduced in stereo or mono, whichever the TV

station is broadcasting.

Sound is reproduced in

another sound channel.

If nothing happens, your broadcast may not

have SAP.

•'Off

Sound is reproduced in

mono.

Off

Sound is reproducedin

Stereo, Expanded Stereo

or Mono; whichever is selected in the Stereo Menu Item.

Low

Low pitched sounds are

louder.

High

High pitched sounds are louder.

Expanded

Expanded stereo adds greater width and ciimension to stereo

broadcasts creating a more

spacious stereo sound effect.

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Adjusting Your TV

Sou nd Settings: __-Speakers

Follow the steps below to turn the speakers on or off in your TV. The chart below explains your options.

1. Select the Setup Menu

Controls Alarm Ad

Press MENU°PROG repeatedly to select the Setup menu. This menu

is white.

2. Highlight speakers

Controls Alarm Ad

Press MOVE • (down) until

Speakers is highlighted.

3. Turn Speakers on or off

Controls Alarm Adju=

Press MOVE • or < to turn the speakers on or off.

Speakers

The sound comes from the TV's internal speakers.

Off

No sound comes from the TV.

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Using Advanced Features ..

Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming)

Only channels 2-13 appear in the TV's memory when you first turn it on. The channels available in your area must be programmed into the TV's

memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up or down allows you to scan through these channels.

You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add

or Delete Channels section on the next page.

Place channels in memory

(AutoProgram)

Controls Alarm Ad

13 A. Hook up an antenna, cable or

components before you begin these steps or you will not be

able to add channels into

memoIy.

B. Press MENU°PROG repeatedly

to select the Setup Menu. This menu is white.

C. Press MOVE • (down) to high-

light Autoprogram.

D. Press MOVE • to start placing

channels in memory.

E. Wait _ntil-the TV has cycled

through all the channels and

returl_; to the original channel.

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Using Advanced Features

Adding and Deleting Channels in Memory

.." . • ".':

You may want to add or delete a few channels if Some stations have weak

signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add

or Delete Channels section below.

Adding and deleting channels in memory

Controls Alarm /

A. Press MENU,PROG repeatedly

to select the Setup menu. This

menu is white.

B. Press MOVE • (down) to

highlight Channel Memory.

•C. Press MOVE • to underline the channel number.

D. Select the channel number you

want to add or delete with the number buttons.

E. Press MOVE • to add or delete

a channel (you will see Stored on the screen when added and

Erased when deleted).

F. Repeat D and E for more

channels.

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Using Advanced. Features

Naming the Channels

You can name the channels using the character list below. Full appears

beside Label when the memory is used up, Fixed appears beside Label

for channel 00-it cannot be named.

1. Name a channel

Controls Alarm Ad

NBC

Controls Alarm

A. Press MENUopROG repeatedly

to selec_the Setup menu.• This menu is white.

B. Press MOVE • (down) to

highlight Label.

C. Press MOVE • to underline the

channel number.

D°

G°

Select the channel number with the number buttons.

Press MOVE • to underline the first character of the name.

Choose the character using

MOVE _ (up or down). Repeat E-F to complete the

naine.

Press MOVE < to move backw_trd if you want to

change an item.

2. Erase a name

Controls Alarm Ad

A. Follow A and B above.

B. Press MOVE • until clear is

underlined.

C. Press MOVE _ (up or down)

to clear the name.

Character List ..

A.BCDEFG H IJ KLM NOPQ RSTUVWXYZ&

' () -_+,-. 10'123456789 " ; < = > ? @ blank space

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Using Advanced Features

Setting the Sleep Timer

You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you're watching TV at night and fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you.

-. ! ..,

1. Set Sleep Timer

Alarm Ad

11:00 PM 13

Sleep

Alarm Adiust Setup

A. Press MENUopROG to select

the Controls menu and

highlight Sleep Timer. This menu is yellow.

B. Press MOVE • to enter the

amount of time you want to watch TV before it shuts off.

Each press equals 15 minutes.

C. Press lvIOVE • to subtract time

from the sleep timer.

2. Add more time Ao

When 0:01 appears on the screen, the TV will shut off in one minute. Press MOVE • to

add more time.

3. Cancel the Timer

_ Alarm Adiust Setup

A. Press MENU,PROG to select

the Controls menu and

• highlight Sleep Timer.

B. Press MOVE • until the time

reaches :

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Using Advanced Features

Setting the Alarm Clock

The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock. You can set it to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it to turn itself off again. The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.

1. Turn on the Alarm

12:34 AM 13 Alarm

A. Press MENU.PROG to select

the Alarm menu and highlight Alarm This menu is green.

B. Press MOVE • or • to select

On or Off.

2. Set the Alarm Channel 12:34 AM 13

Alarm

A. Press MOVE • (down) to

highlight the Alarm Channel.

B. Press MOVE • to highlight the

channel number.

C. Enter the channel that you

want the TV to turn on to with the number buttons.

3. Set On and Off Times

12:34 AM 13

Alarm

12:34 AM

Alarm

B°

Press MOVE • (down) to highlight the On or Off Time.

Press MOVE • to set the hour. Press MoVE • to set the

minutes. Press and hold MOVE • to

choose Disabled. This turns

the TV only on or only offat a

certain time each day.

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Using Advanced Features

Selecting a Language

The on-screen displays in this TV can be displayed in three languages:

English, French, and Spanish. When you select a language, most of the displays will be shown Onthe screen in your preferred language.

1. Select the Setup menu

2. Select Language

Controls Ad

Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setup menu. This menu is

white.

Press MOVE < or • to select English, Fran_ais (French), or

Espa_ol (Spanish).

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Using Advanced Features

Watching Closed Captioning

Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a program aswords on the TV screen. It is useful for the deal hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on

the channel you are watching. This TV does not support the text mode. Text information typically consists of program information, weather bul- letins, local activities, etc.

1. Select 'the Controls Menu

2. Highlight Closed Captioning

Alarm

Press MENUopROG to select the Controls menu. This menu is yellow.

Press MOVE • (down)to highlight Closed Captioning.

3. Select Setting

Alarm Ad

A. Press MOVE • or !* to select

Off, C1, or C2. Select C1 for full translation of the primary lan-

guage in your area. Select C2 for secondary language t_ansla- tion, simplified English, or

whatever is being broadcast in

your area.

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Using Advanced Features

Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable

Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels in memory (autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting

as needed.

1. Select the Setup menu

Controls Alarm Ad

Press MENUopROG repeatedly to select the Setup menu. This menu

is white.

2. Highlight Cable/Air

Controls Alarm Ad

13 Press MOVE • (down) to

highlight Cable/Air.

3. Select Cable or Air

Controls Alarm Ad

A. Press MOVE < or I_ to select

Cable or Air. Select Cable if you halvecable. Select Air if

you have a home antenna con- nected to your TV.

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References

Front Panel Buttons

For details on usingbuttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.

MENU Shows menus on screen.

Moves from menu to menu.

CH A and V

Channel up and down. Scans up and down through channels in the TV's memory.

Moves up and down menus.

VOL + and-

(Also VOL ^ and VOL v)

Volume up and down

Raises and lowers sound.

Moves left and right on a menu line.

Changes a features setting.

POWER

+ and - (Not on all models)

Turns the TV on or off.

Same as VOL + and -- buttons.

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References

Displays on the Screen

Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote.

Screen Display

12:00 AM KNBC

Video 00

Alarm

Sleep Volume

Unusable Signal

Mute

Stereo

Stereo*

SAP

1:55

12:00 AM KNBC 13

Alarm Sleep

Volume -. ...... I ....... +

Mute Stereo 1:55

or Video 00

or Unusable Signal

I _ or Stereo*, SAP

Description

Time of the clock. Details are on page 3.

Name you chose to describe the channel. Details are on page 22.

Channel number you are watching.

Indicates that a component is connected to the VTDEO jack on the back of the TV, it is turned on, and channel 00 is selected.

Alarm clock is set to turn on or off. Details are on page 24.

Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 23.

Sound level of the TV.

No signal is coming in on video input channel 00.

There is no sound. See MUTE button on page 6.

The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 18.

SAP is selected in the menu, but it is not available for the program being

broadcast. Details are on page 18.

•Secondary Auclio Program; SAP is selected and it is available for the program being broadcast. Details are on page 18.

The time remaining for commercial skip. Details are on page 6.

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References

Trouble Checks

You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments. Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the

suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 32.

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Power

TVwill not turn on

Plug TV in. Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.

Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead. Aim the remote at the TV and press TV.

Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way, Seebatteries

on page 2.

Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.

No picture, no sound but TV has power

Picture

Blank screen or Unusable Signal appears on screen

Check antenna connections. Check position of Cable!Airfeature. See page 27. Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.

Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on if you choose channel 00.

Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR

if watching a VCR.

Make sure TV!VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR.

Try another channel.

Scan the channels.

Picture poor, sound okay

Check antenna connections. Adjust TV picture. See pages 16-17.

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References

Trouble Checks

Trouble

Remote

Buttons don't work when you p.ress them

Checks and Adjustments

Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. See buttons on page 6-7.

Works part or none of the time

Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects. Aim the remote at the component you are trying to control. Press TV so remote will control TV.

Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.

See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 2.

Can't select certain chahnel

Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See autoprogram on page 20.

Make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the TV position. For numbers over 100, press and hold 1 Until 1-- appears, then press the

other two numbers. Set Cable!Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 27.

Sound

Noisy stereo reception

Picture okay, no sound

Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18.

Press VOLUME + or MUTE to restore sound. Make sure TV's speakers are on. Details areon page 19.

Picture okay, sound poor Try another channel.

Try adjusting the Tone. See page 18. Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page18.

No stereo on stereo station Make sure Stereo is turned on. See page 18.

TV Turns on or off

Turns off by itself

Turns on by itself

Does not turn off at Alarm Time

Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 23.

Wait 30 seconds and turn on again, a power surge may have occured.

Check Alarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 24.

Check Alarm On Time. See alarm clock on page 24. Check clock time. See clock on page 3.

Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 24. Check clock time. See clock on page 3.

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Page 34

References-

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in material or workmanship.

How long after your purchase:

90 days for labor charges. One year for parts.

Two years for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair

your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option,

rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter.

For screen sizes larger than 20": Request in-home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter.

To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

Show the service technician your evidence of pumhase date.

What your warranty "does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manualdearly describes how to

install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information

should be obtained from your Dealer.) Installation and related adjustments.

Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

Remote control batteries. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional' or other commercial purposes. A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.

What to do with the Product Registration Card:

How state law relates to this warranty:

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the'card is not required for warranty coverage.

-. \ .

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

!f you purchased .your product outside the

United States:

See your dealer for details.

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References

Order Form for.Parts

Remote #233065

This is the remote that came packed with your

TV. You can use the order format the right

to order it by mail.

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Cleaner

#AHO35

To clean your TV cabinet, we recommend Murphy's ®Oil Soap or

Cleaner #AH035. You should not use cleaners suchas Windex ®with

vinegar, Lenox • Furniture Polish spray or Heinz _ Cleaning Vinegar to clean your TV cabinet. Using these

deaners will permanently mar the surface of the cabinet. Such damage is not covered under your purchase

warranty.

Order Form

Book No. 1512776A

Part

Cleaner

Remote--CRK74B2

Part Number

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AH035

233065 "

Price

$ 6.95 $39.95

Total

Total ($10 Minimum Order)

Sales Tax ................ '.....................................

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax foreach individual

state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

$ $

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ....... $

Total AmountEnclosed ............ '................ $

5.00 •

VISA or MasterCard preferred.

Money order or check must be in U.S. curre_cy only. No COD or CASH.

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AH specifications and descriptions of parts am subject to change without notice.

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References

Order Form for Parts

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

Copy complete account number

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Card expires: _ I-T-]

Copy complete account number

IIII II I I I II III II I I I I

Copy Number above the name on your MasterCard

Card expires: _

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

Prices are subject to change without notice.

PLEASE

Print or type your name and address.

This will be your mailing label.

A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting.

Naine:

Street:

City:

State:

Apt:

Zip:

Make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out.

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U.S. and Canadian Orders

By Phone:

1 - 800 -,338 - 0376

Call this toU-free number between

8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time and place your order using your Visa

or MasterCard. Use this number only to place an order for accessory

items listed on this order forn_.

By Mail:

Detach the irfformation at the left and

mail the payment to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc., at:

Video Accessories PO Box 8419

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Most orders are shipped UPS within

72 hours; If :itis not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you.

For more cm_ent information on these accessories, write to the following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Distributor & Special Products 2000 Clemer.ts Bridge Rd

Deptford, N[ 08096-2088

International Orders

This offer is valid only in the U.S.

Send your request for price quotation

(not orders) to:

International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics, InC.

Distributor & Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford, Nl 08096-2088 USA

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References

Glossary

Antenna

A device used to receive broadcast signals from TV stations.

Audio Sound reproduced by the TV.

Audio/video cables Cables that carry sound and picture signals from one

component to another.

Autocolor Adjusts the Color and Tint of the

picture signals to the proper balance for all channels.

AutoProgram

A procedure that automatically adds only the active channels in

your area to the TV's memory.

Brightness Light and dark areas of a picture.

Channel Label A name that is given to a specific

channel number.

Channel Memory

Where channels are stored after they have been placed in memory.

Channels can be added or deleted from channel memory.

Commerical Skip A feature that allows the viewer to

scan other channels during commercials, and return to the

original channel after a timed

break.

Component Device such as VCR, laserdisc

player, audio equipment;

camcorder, etc.

Disabled Turns off feature.

Display A word, words or graphics that

appear on the TV screen.

Inputs Located on back of the TV for

connection of a component to the

TV. Used to route signals into the

TV from components.

Jacks

Connectors located on the back of the TV for connecting antennas or

other Components.

Menu A listing of features, controls, and adj.ustments shown on the TV

screen that can be changed.

Mono

Slang for monaural. Sound comes through one channel.

On-Screen Display See Display.

Outputs

Located on back of the TV for connection of another component. Signals are routed out of the TV

into the other component.

Picture Reset

Returns all of YOur TV picture adjustments back to the factory

setting.

Sharpness

Clearness of a picture.

SKIP See Commerical Skip,

Signal Electrical Waves that are sent or

received through cables or through the air. • '

Sleep Timer A feature where the TV can be set

to turn off at a specific time within four hours.

Source(s) Components or devices that are

connected to the TV.

Stereo Sound signals that come through

two channels (left and right).

Tone Quality of the sound.

Tuner

A device that receives and selects signals. The desired signal is

_elected by the tuner.

Unusable Signal A message that shows nosignal is coming in on the video input.

Video

Picture reproduced by the television.

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References

Index

Adding Channels to Memory....20

Adjust Menu

Autocolor ................................... 17

Bright .......................................... 17

Color ........................................... 17

Picture Reset .............................. 17

Sharpness ................................... 17

Tint .............................................. 17

Adjusting

Picture ........................................ 16

Picture SeVdngs ......................... 17

Sound Settings ...................... 18,19

Air or Cable Feature ................ "27

Alarm Channel ............................. 24

Alarm Clock .................................24

Alarm Display .............................. 28

Alarm Menu ................................. 24

Alar_n ....... ...... °,.. ......... .... ...... .....24

Alarm Channel ......................... .24

Off Time ......... ............................ 24

On Time ................. .................... 24

Set Clock ...................................... 3

ANT A oB Button ........................... 7

Antenna ....................... -................ 27

Audio .......................... 7,15,18,19,35

AUDIO Button .......................... 7,15

Audio Codes ................................ 15

Audio Equipment Buttons ......... 15

CLEAR FF/ Fast Forward

PAUSE PLAY REC!Record

REW/ Rewind STOP

Audio/video cables .................... 35

Autocolor ................................. 17,35

Autoprogram ....................... 3,20,35

Batteries (Remote) ......................... 2

Bright ....................... ..................... 17

Brightness ................................ 17,35

Buttons

+ and-. ......................... 2,3,4,5,6,7

Audio Equipment ..................... 15

Component ............................... :..4

Laserdisc .................................... 14

Menu ......................................... 4,5

Number.... .................................... 6

Power ........................................... 6

Remote Cgntrol ................... :.4,6,7

TV .....:..... ................................. 4,12

T V Front Panel .......................... 28

VCR ............................................ 13

CABLE/ANTENNNA Jack ....... 15

Cable Box ....................... .......... 12,13

Cable Box Codes ......................... :12

CABLE Button ...................... 7,12,13

Cable Channel..: ............. .............. 13

Cable or Air Feature .................... 27

Cancelling Sleep Timer ............... 23

Captioning, Closed ...................... 26

Cautions ........................................... i

Channel Label ......................... 22,35

Channel Memory ............ 3,20,21,35

Channel Name Display ............... 29

Channel Number Display .......... 29

CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons

Remote ....................... ............ 4,5,6

TV ............................................... 28

Channels

Adding ....................................... 21

Deleting. .................................... "21

Naming ................................. 22,29

Placing in Memory ........... 3,20,21

Checks and Adjustments .......30,31

Cleaner .......................................... 33

CLEAR Button ............................ 6,7

Clock... ........................................ 3,24

Closed Captioning ....................... 26

Codes

Audio ......................................... 15

Cable Box ............... ;................... 12

Laserdisc Player ........................ 14

VCR .............................................. 8

Color .............................................. 17

Colors (Menus).. ............................ 5

Commerical Skip ................. 6,29,35

Button ........................................... 6

Display ............. :......................... 29

Component ................................... 35

Component Buttons .................... 13

AUDIO, CABLE, LD, VCR, VCR2, Components

Audio Equipment .......... ........... 15

Cable Box .............................. 12,13

Laserdisc Player ....................... 14

VCR ................................. 8,9,10,11

Contents .......................................... 1

Controls

TV Front Panel .......................... 28

Remote ...................................... 6,7

Controls Menu

Closed Captioning .................... 26

Picture ........................................ 16

Sleep Timer .......... ...................... 23

Stereo ........................................... 18

Tone ............................................ 18

Delete Channels from Memory ,20

Disabled ...: .................................. :35

DISPLAY Button ....................... 6,29

Displays (On-Screen) .................. 29

Alarm, Channel Name, Channel Number, Commerical

Skip, Mute, Sleep, Stereo, Time, Unusable Signal, VIDEO 00, Volume

Erase a Name ................... ,........... 22

Erase Channels from Memory..,20

FF/Fast Forward Button .....:........ 7

Front Panel Controls ........... .....4,28

Glossary ........................................ 35

Guide

Colors ........................................... 5

Menu Buttons ............ :.............. 4,5

Moving through the Menus ...... 5

TV ................... :.................... 2,3,4,5

Hook up TV....Connections Guide

INPUT Button ................................ 7

Inputs ............................................ 35

Jacks ............................................. :.35

Laserdisc Player Codes ............... 14

Laserdisc Player Buttons ......... 7,14

FF/Fast Forward, PAUSE, PLAY, PROG / Program, REW/Rewind,

STOP

Laserdisc Player ........................... 14

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Menu ........................................... 1.35

MENU Buttons ........................... 4,5

;Menus ............................................. ;5

Menu Colors ............................ _......5

Mono ................................ _.......18,35

MOVE Button ........................... 2,5,7

Moving through the Menus ......... 5

MUTE Button ................................. 6

Mute Display ................................ 29

Naming the Channels ................. 22

Number Buttons ............................ 6

Off Time (Alarm) ................ _........ 24

On-Screen Displays ................ 29,35

On Time (Alarm) ......................... 24

Order Form for Parts .............. 33,34

Outputs ......................................... 35

PAUSE Button ........................ 7,8,14

Picture ....................................... 16,17

Picture Adjustments ............... 16,17

Picture Settings ....................... 16,17

Picture Reset ................................. 17

Place Channels in Memory 3,20,21

PLAY Button ..................... 7,8,14,15

Plug in TV ..... .................................. 2

POWER Button ........................... 2,6

Power Buttons ............................. 2,6

PREV CH Button ........................... 6

Previous Channel Button ............. 6

Problem Solving ....... ...,.......... 31,32

Product Registration ...................... i

PROG/Program Button ............... 7

Programming the Remote

Audio Equipment ..................... 15

Cable Box .............................. 12,13

Laserdisc Player ........................ 14

VCR ................................. 8,9,10,11

Put Batteries in Remote. ............... 2

Quick Guide to Your TV .....2,3,4,5

REC/Record Button ............ 7,11,15

References ............................... 28-37

Glossary ..................................... 35

Order Form for Parts ........... 33,34

Trouble Checks .................... 30,31

Warranty ........ ;........................... 32

Registration Card ........................... i

Remote Control

Batteries ....................................... 2

Buttons .......;....................... •......6,7

Order Form .................. _............. 33

Tour .............................................. 4

With Components ............ _7,8-15

RESET Button ................................. 6

REW / Rewind Button .7,8,11,14,15

Safety Information ......................... i

Screen Displays ............................. 29

Service ........................................... 32

Set Clock ......................................... 3

Set Time .......................................... 3

Setting Cable / Air ........................ 27

Setting the Cable Channel .......... 12

Setting the Sleep Timer ............... 23

Setup Menu

Autoprogram .................... 3,20,35

Cable / Air .................................. 27

Cable Channel ........................... 13

Channel Label ........................... 22

Channel Memory .............. 3,20,21

Speakers ....................................... 9

VCR 1 Channel ....................... ;.:..g

Sharpness ...................................... 17

Signal ............................................. 35

SKIP ............................ ......... i......6,35

Sleep Display ........................... 23,29

Sleep Timer ................................... 23

Sharpness ...................................... 17

Sound ....................................... 18,19

Source ............................................ 35

Speakers ........................................ 19

Startup .......................................... 2,3

Stereo ........................................ 18,35

Stereo Display .............................. 29

STOP Button ...................... 7,8,11,15

Table of Contents ........................... 1

Time

Alarm .......................................... 24

Clock ............................................. 3

Sleep Timer ................................ 23

Time Display ................................ 29

Tilted Picture .................................. 2

Tint ............................... ,................. 17

Tone ...................................... :...18,35

Tour of the Remote...._ ................... 4

Trouble Checks ....................... 30,31

Turn on Alarm ............................. 24

Turn on TV ...................................... 2

Buttons ....'................. ............ 4,6,28

Guide to ................................. 2,3,4

TV Button ................................. 3,4,6

Time ............................................. ....3

Unusable Si:gnal Display .......29,35

Using Advanced Features .....20:27

Add/Delete channels ............... 21

Naming the Channels .............. 22

Place Channels in Memory .....20

Setting Cable or Air .................. 27

Setting the Alarm Clock .......... 24

Setting the Sleep Timer ............ 23

Watching Closed Captioning..26

Using the Remote

Audio Equipment ..................... 15

Laserdisc Player ........................ 14

Cable Box .............................. 12,13

VCR ................................. 8,9,10,11

VCR

Turn on....................................... 10

Turn off ...................................... 10

Record one TV program and

watch another ........................... 11-

Watch a tape .............................. 11

VCR Button ......................... 7,8,9,10

VCR 1 Channel ............................... 8

VCR2 Button ....................... 7,8,9,10

VCR Codes ..................................... 8

VCR Buttons ................................ 7,8

CLEAR, b-T/Fast Forward,

PAUSE, PLAY, PROG/Program, REC / Record, REW/Rewind,

STOP

Video ............................................. 35

VIDEO 00 Display ................... ....29

Volume Display ........................... 29

VOL + and- Buttons

Remote ...................................... 4,6

TV ............................................... 28

Warning ........................................... i

Warranty ....................................... 32

Watching Closed Captioning.....26

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CREATING A GREENER FUTURE

At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of oul natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future

generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facilit_ throughout the world.

We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy people art

not only practicaland desirable goals, but achievable ones as well. Our Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment tc

protect these precious assets and provides a challenging vision and guideline fop

conducting our business.

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Below are a few examples ofThomson's achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural resources.

THE EARTH

THE AIR

THE WATER

Thomson reclaims millions of pounds of hazardous waste annually, diverting

it from landfills.

Thomson treats millions of pounds of waste water sludge annually and

renders it non-hazardous.

Thomson recycles over 50 million

pounds of non-hazardous material annually that otherwise would have been treated as trash, an overall

recovery rate of 50%. Thomson globally recycles millions of

pounds of broken television picture tube glass annually through both

internal and external reclaim processes.

Thomson has replaced solvent-based paints at many locations resulting in an

80% reduction in toxicair emissions for equivalent material used.

Thomson has eliminated the use of ozone-depleting substances at

television manufacturing facilities

around the world.

Thomson collects and returns over 1.5

million pounds of glass and furnace dust to the glass making process

annually.

Thomson has launched worldwide

energy savings programs which contribute to efforts to reduce air

emissions from electrical generating facilities.

Thomson recovers over 2 millior pounds of fine glass particles from

process water each year and recycles

them backinto its glass furnaces. Thomson's state-of-the-art waste wateu

treatment plants filter out over 2_

million pounds of solids from process

wa'tereach year.

Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles

2,5,00 gallons of water per minute ano cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per day.

Thomson isresearching new processes

and is developing new manufacturing equipment and technologies to further

recuce large volume water use.

Thomson hasalso increased its usage of recycled materials for packagingof our products. Forexam pie, in the U.S. and

Mexico our television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instructionbooklets.The inks used for the print

on cartons and instructionbooklets are soy based. Fora free brochure regarding Thomsorn'sEnvironmental Health and Safety

Programs, write to Thomson Consumer Electronics'address below, attention Environmental Programs: INH340.

Pleasedo not send any productsto the Indianapolis addresslisted in this manual or on the carton. Thiswill only add delays in servicefor your product.

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