RCA F27550, F32550 User Manual
Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Please read this manual before
operating this product for the
first time.
TOCOM 16068120
Models: F27550, F32550
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk
of fire or electric
shock, do not
expose this
product to rain or
moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C. 128W (model F27550),
142W (model F32550)
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de
la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper
operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void
the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods
of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV
picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar
damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents
a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution: 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
important instructions
accompanying the
product.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately, or
register on-line at rca.com. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
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 need them. These numbers are located
on the product.
Model No. ______________________________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _____________________________________________________
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You
Connect .................................................. 2
Connecting Components to Your TV .... 3
TV + VCR + DVD Player ....................... 3
Using the VPORT Jack ........................... 4
Jacks on the Back of the TV ................. 5
Put Batteries in the Remote ................. 6
Complete the Interactive Setup ............ 6
Set the Menu Language...................... 6
Complete Auto Channel Search........ 6
Chapter 2: Using the Remote
Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control .... 7
Using the WHO•INPUT Button ......... 8
Programming the Remote to Operate
Other Components ................................. 8
Find Out If You Need to Program
the Remote ............................................ 8
How to Program the Remote ............ 9
How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It ....................................... 9
Remote Codes....................................... 10
Parental Controls and V-Chip ............. 14
How V-Chip Works ............................. 14
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ..................... 15
Blocking Age-Based Ratings ...... 16
Viewing Age-Based Ratings ....... 16
Blocking Specific Content
Themes ..........................................16
Viewing Specific Content
Themes ..........................................17
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .............. 17
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...... 17
Channel Block ......................................17
Front Panel Block ................................ 18
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ........ 18
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu
System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System .. 19
Audio Menu ......................................... 19
Picture Quality Menu .......................... 20
Screen Menu ........................................ 21
Using Closed Captioning ..................... 21
Channel Menu ...................................... 22
Time Menu ........................................... 23
Chapter 5: Other Information
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s
Features
Channel Banner .................................... 12
Why You Should Use the Auto
Tuning Feature ..................................... 13
How to Set Up the Auto
Tuning Feature.....................................13
Troubleshooting ................................... 24
Limited Warranty ................................. 26
Care and Cleaning................................ 28
The Front of Your TV ........................... 28
Accessories ........................................... 29
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet
packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t
flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of
straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables
away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and
strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause
personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect
lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book
show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures
in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.
Audio/Video
cables
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Component video
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Xbox to VPORT
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Coaxial cable
S-Video cable
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Connecting Components
to Your TV
For information on using the
different jacks on the back of your
TV to hook up other components
not listed below, see the following
pages.
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you
with the name of an Authorized
Service Representative who will visit
your home for a fee to install your
electronic entertainment system and
to instruct you in its operation. For
details about this service, call 1-888206-3359 or visit www.rca.com.
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you
must connect the audio cables to the
INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back
of the TV,
not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
TV + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your TV to your DVD player
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the
TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player.
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, PB, PR), connect three video grade cables to
the Y, PB, PR jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the back of the TV. If your DVD
player doesn’t have Y, PB, PR jacks, go to C.
-OR-
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have an S-Video
jack, go to D.
-OR-
D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the INPUT2
VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes
labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
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Using the VPORT Jack
The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game console to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT cable (not
provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 29 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT cable. You can also
connect a component, such as a DVD player, that has component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) using a Component
video to VPORT cable (not provided). When using the Component video to VPORT cable, make sure to
connect the left and right audio cables to the component in order for the TV to receive sound.
Note: The VPORT jack cannot be used for game consoles other than the Xbox video game console.
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1. Connect your TV to a DVD player
Use a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided) to connect your TV to
another component, such as a DVD player, that has Y, PB, PR jacks. Connect the
Component video to VPORT cable to the VPORT jack on the back of the TV.
Connect the other ends of the Component video to VPORT cable to the Y, PB, P
Component video
to VPORT cable
(not supplied)
and the Audio Output Jacks on the back of the DVD.
-OR-
2. Connect your TV to an Xbox video game console
Connect the end of an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided) labeled TV to the
VPORT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the corresponding jack
on the back of the Xbox video game console.
Xbox to VPORT cable
(not supplied)
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Note: If you have an audio receiver, you might be able to connect a digital audio cable
to the digital audio jack that’s on the VPORT cable.
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Connections and Setup
Jacks on the Back of the TV
This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to
connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.)
VPORT Go to page 4 for VPORT explanation.
CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable or cable
box.
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INPUT1 Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD
player, satellite receiver or laserdisc player.
• VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow.
• R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio
connector is usually red.
• L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio
connector is usually white.
• S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular
video jacks (INPUT1 and INPUT 2 VIDEO) because the color
part of the signal is separated from the black and white
part of the picture. When using S-Video, make sure to
connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L
INPUT1 jacks.
INPUT2 Lets you connect a second component such as a VCR,
internet access device, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO
and VIDEO jacks are the same as described for INPUT1 above.
•Y, PB, PR (Component Video) provides optimum picture
quality because the video is separated into three signals.
Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When
using Y, PB, PR, make sure to connect left and right audio
cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks.
AUDIO OUT R/L Lets you connect an amplifier or audio
receiver for improved sound quality.
Note: You might want to turn off the TV’s speakers from the
Audio Menu. Go to page 19 for more information.
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Connections and Setup
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Turn on the TV
Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the first screen of the
Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” after a period of time if you don’t make a
selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means
that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s functions.
Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV,
the setup screens appear automatically. The TV will prompt you, you answer, and the TV makes the
appropriate adjustments.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
Use the arrow buttons on the remote to
highlight an option.
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
Press OK to select.
Set the Menu Language
1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight your
preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The TV will search for all channels viewable through your
antenna or cable TV system. This is called “auto programming.”
1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A
progress report appears on the screen.
2. When the screen tells you the search is complete, press
OK.
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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
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DVD
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ANTENNA
The Buttons on the Remote Control
0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through the remote control.
To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit
channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear
to the right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune to
channel 123, press and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Move through the on-screen menu
system.
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in
SAT•CABLE mode.
AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component
you’ve programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program
this button to control a cable box, audio components, a VCR, DVD player or
satellite receiver. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the
AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list.
Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to
TV viewing.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the DVD
button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
FORWARD If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press FORWARD to advance a
videotape or disc.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE If you’re operating another component that has a guide, this button access the on-screen guide.
INFO Displays channel information.
L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you are programming the
remote. It also lights when you press a valid button on the remote.
MENU Displays the TV’s Main menu.
MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted.
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the
remote is programmed to operate that component, you can press ON•OFF to turn the component on and
off.
PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the videotape
or disc is playing to pause playback.
PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player, plays the videotape or disc.
RECORD If the remote is in VCR mode, press REC•VCR+ to start recording.
REVERSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player, press REVERSE to go backwards on a videotape or disc.
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3),
pressing the SAT•CABLE button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
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Using the Remote Control
SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and goes back to the
original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times, the TV waits
60 seconds and turns back to the original channel). Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer.
SOUND Displays the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu.
STOP If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player, stops playing the videotape or disc.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information.
VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the VCR
button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
VPORT Tunes the TV to the VPORT input channel. Program this button to control a cable box, audio
components, a VCR, DVD or satellite receiver. When programmed, changes the mode of the remote when the
button is pressed. To restore the VPORT button to factory default mode (unprogrammed), press and hold
VPORT, then press 1, 0, 0, and 0.
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV’s volume.
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press WHO•INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels (FRNT,
VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2, VPORT and the current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists.
Using the WHO•INPUT Button
Use the WHO•INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (FRNT, VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2,
VPORT and the current channel) and view the content from the component you have connected to the TV.
1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from the component is turned ON.
2. Press WHO•INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the component.
3. Press WHO•INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously watching.
ON OFF
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Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components
The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote
controllable VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes.
The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs, DVD
CLEAR
PLAYREVERSE
STOP
players, audio receivers and satellite receivers. The TV button cannot be programmed.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a
component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR
button. Then press ON•OFF or channel up or channel down to see if the VCR
Use these buttons
when you
program the
remote to operate
another
responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.
How to Program the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and direct
entry. Instructions for both ways follow.
component.
The remote may
not operate all
models of all
brands.
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Using the Remote Control
Using Automatic Code Search
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.).
2. Press and hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you
want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.). While you hold down the component button, press and hold
ON•OFF (when the light on the remote turns on, release both buttons).
3. Press PLAY (the light on the remote, located below the ON•OFF button, starts flashing).
The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are 20 sets of codes). If the component
you want to operate doesn’t turn off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the light starts
flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of codes).
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off.
Note: If the component doesn’t turn off after you’ve pressed the PLAY button 20 times, the component can’t be
programmed.
4. Press REVERSE, wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.
5. To finish, press and hold the STOP button until the light on the remote turns off.
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on pages 10-11.
3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to
operate (VCR, etc.)
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release the component button.
6. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the
component button and then ON•OFF again.
7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component
responds to the remote commands.
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your components. To
operate the component:
1. Press the component button (TV, VCR, VPORT, DVD, AUX, or SAT•CABLE) to set the remote to operate the
component.
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.
Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must
press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the
VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)
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Using the Remote Control
Remote Codes
Cable Box Codes
Programmable for SAT•CABLE, AUX and
VPORT buttons.
ABC . 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5053
Antronix ........................................ 5008, 5009
Archer ................................. 5008, 5009, 5010
Cabletenna ............................................... 5008
Cableview ................................................. 5008
Colour Voice ..................................5012, 5013
Comtronics ................................................ 5014
Contec ........................................................ 5016
Eastern ........................................................5017
GC Electronics ......................................... 5009
GE .....................................................5000, 5001
Gemini ............................................ 5018, 5019
General Instrument ................................ 5003
Hamlin ....... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035,
Hitachi ....................................................... 5003
Jerrold ....... 5003, 5018, 5023, 5024, 5046,
Magnavox ................................................. 5025
Memorex ................................................... 5026
Movie Time ............................................... 5027
NEC ............................................................. 5005
NSC ............................................................. 5027
Oak .................................................. 5016, 5029
Panasonic ..................................... 5048, 5052
Philips .......... 5011, 5012, 5013,5015, 5019,
Pioneer .......................................... 5033, 5034
Proscan ...........................................5000, 5001
RCA ......................... 5007, 5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ..................................................... 5009
Regal .............................................. 5022, 5035
Regency ...................................................... 5017
Rembrandt ................................................ 5003
Samsung ................................................... 5034
Scientific Atlanta 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal .......................................................... 5018
Signature .................................................. 5003
Sprucer ...................................................... 5052
Standard Components .............. 5039, 5044
Starcom ......................................... 5018, 5053
Stargate ..................................................... 5018
Starquest ....................................................5018
Tandy .......................................................... 5040
Teleview ..................................................... 5014
Tocom ............................................ 5004, 5023
Tusa ............................................................. 5018
TV86 ........................................................... 5027
Unika .............................................. 5008, 5009
United Cable ............................................ 5053
Universal ............................ 5008, 5009, 5010
Viewstar ......................................... 5025, 5027
Zenith ............................................. 5050, 5051
5025, 5030, 5031, 5032
Satellite Receiver Codes
Programmable for SAT•CABLE, AUX and
VPORT buttons.
Alphastar ................................................... 5079
Chapparal ..................................... 5056, 5057
Dishnet ....................................................... 5078
Drake .............................................. 5058, 5059
Echostar .................................................... 5089
GE .....................................................5000, 5001
General Instruments ...... 5060, 5061, 5062
Hitachi ........................................... 5083, 5084
Hughes ........................................... 5077, 5090
5045
5053
JVC ............................................................... 5082
Panasonic ................................................... 5075
Philips ......................................................... 5085
Primestar .................................................... 5076
Proscan ........................................... 5000, 5001
RCA ............... 5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081
Realistic ...................................................... 5063
Sony ............................................................. 5072
STS1 ............................................................. 5064
STS2 ............................................................. 5065
STS3 ............................................................. 5066
STS4 ............................................................. 5067
Toshiba ........................................... 5068, 5073
Uniden ........................................................ 5086
VCR Codes
Programmable for VCR, VPORT and AUX
buttons.
Admiral ....................................................... 2132
Adventura .................................................. 2026
Aiko ............................................................. 2027
Aiwa ............................................................ 2026
Akai ............ 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,
American High ......................................... 2021
Asha ............................................................ 2013
Audio Dynamics ........................... 2009, 2010
Audiovox .................................................... 2014
Bell & Howell .............................................2011
Beaumark ................................................... 2013
Broksonic ....................................... 2012, 2025
Calix ............................................................ 2014
Candle .....................2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,
Canon ................................... 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart ......................................... 2020, 2110
Carver ......................................................... 2062
CCE .................................................. 2027, 2061
Citizen ............................................ 2013, 2014,
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027
Colortyme .................................................. 2009
Colt .............................................................. 2061
Craig ........................ 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes ................. 2000, 2009, 2013,
2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115, 2131
Cybernex .................................................... 2013
Daewoo ..... 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,
Daytron ........................................................ 2110
DBX .................................................. 2009, 2010
Dimensia ........................................ 2000, 2131
Dynatech .................................................... 2026
Electrohome .................................. 2014, 2029
Electrophonic ............................................ 2014
Emerson ..... 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024,
2025, 2026, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032,
2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038,
2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045,
2046, 2047, 2065, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130
Fisher ...................................2011, 2023, 2048,
Fuji .................................................... 2021, 2119
Funai ........................................................... 2026
Garrard ....................................................... 2026
GE .... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053,
Goldstar ...... 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2131
Gradiente ................................................... 2026
Harley Davidson ....................................... 2026
Harman Kardon ........................................ 2009
Harwood ..................................................... 2061
Headquarter ............................................... 2011
Hitachi ......... 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111,
2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118
2111, 2112, 2113
2017, 2018, 2019
2027, 2028, 2110
2115, 2120, 2131
2120, 2122
Hi-Q ............................................................. 2023
Instant Replay .......................................... 2021
JCL ............................................................... 2021
JC Penney ............... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013,
Jensen .................................. 2055, 2056, 2111
JVC ..... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111, 2123
Kenwood ............................ 2009, 2010, 2011,
KLH .............................................................. 2061
Kodak .............................................. 2014, 2021
Lloyd ............................................................ 2026
Logik ............................................................ 2061
LXI ................................................................ 2014
Magnavox ......................... 2021, 2022, 2062,
Magnin ....................................................... 2013
Marantz .............................. 2009, 2010, 2011,
Marta .......................................................... 2014
Masushita .................................................. 2021
Mei ............................................................... 2021
Memorex ........................................2011, 2013,
MGA .................................... 2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ..................................... 2013
Midland ...................................................... 2053
Minolta ............................... 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi .2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066,
2067, 2068, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074,
Montgomery Ward ...................... 2075, 2132
Motorola ........................................ 2021, 2132
MTC ................................................. 2013, 2126
Multitech ... 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC ............... 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,
Nikko ........................................................... 2014
Noblex ........................................................ 2013
Olympus ..................................................... 2021
Optimus .......................................... 2014, 2132
Optonica ..................................................... 2096
Panasonic ...2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126,
Pentax ..........2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research....................................... 2018
Philco ...................... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ..................... 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot ............................................................. 2014
Pioneer ....... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland ................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
Proscan ............................... 2000, 2001, 2131
Protec .......................................................... 2061
Pulsar .......................................................... 2104
Quarter ........................................................ 2011
Quartz ..........................................................2011
Quasar ................................ 2021, 2022, 2125
RCA . 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055,
2087, 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115,
Radioshack/Realistic .......2011, 2013, 2014,
Radix ........................................................... 2014
Randex ........................................................ 2014
Ricoh ........................................................... 2128
Runco .......................................................... 2104
Samsung ... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053,
Sanky ............................................... 2104, 2132
Sansui ...................... 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ................................... 2011, 2013, 2023
Scott ........................ 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032
2014, 2021, 2022, 2055, 2056,
2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
2016, 2018, 2111, 2123
2063, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2124
..................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2062, 2064
2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2132
2106, 2113, 2123
2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
2127
2056, 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086,
2120, 2125, 2131, 2133
2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049,
2050, 2096, 2132
2112
2038, 2065, 2093, 2116
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Using the Remote Control
Sears .............2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,
2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp ............ 2017,2029, 2094, 2095, 2096,
Shintom ...................2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ........................................................ 2013
Signature .................................................... 2131
Singer ................................... 2021, 2061, 2128
Sony .......................... 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119
STS ..................................................... 2021, 2107
Sylvania .......................................... 2021, 2022,
Symphonic .................................................. 2026
Tandy ............................................................ 2011
Tashiko ......................................................... 2014
Tatung ........................................................... 2111
TEAC ...................................... 2026, 2085, 2111
Technics ........................................... 2021, 2109
Teknika ......... 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK ...................................... 2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba ............................... 2015, 2049, 2051,
Totevsion ......................................... 2013, 2014
Unitech ........................................................ 2013
Vector Research .... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor ........................................................... 2010
Video Concepts .... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016,
Videosonic .................................................. 2013
Wards ...................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,
XR-1000 .............................. 2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha .......... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111
Zenith ........... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,
2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2132
2097, 2131
2113
DVD codes
For DVD, VPORT and AUX buttons.
Aiwa ............................................................. 3009
GE ..................................................................3000
Hitachi ......................................................... 3008
JVC .................................................... 3002, 3010
Konka ................................................ 3011, 3012
Magnavox .................................................... 3003
Mitsubishi ....................................................3004
Panasonic .....................................................3013
Philips ....................... 3003, 3019, 3021, 3022
Pioneer ......................................................... 3005
Proscan .........................................................3000
RCA .................................................... 3000, 3001
Sanyo ............................................................ 3014
Sony .......................................3006, 3015, 3016
Toshiba ................................. 3007, 3017, 3020
Zenith ........................................................... 3018
Audio Codes
For AUX and VPORT buttons.
RCA and Dimensia
AM/FM ..............................................4003, 4270
AUX ................................................................4004
Phono ............................................................4005
Tape ............................................................... 4006
CD ........................................... 4007, 4190, 4211
Receivers
Aiwa ....................... 4261, 4262, 4263, 4264,
................................... 4265, 4266, 4267, 4277
Denon ........................................................... 4283
Harman Kardon ..........................................4276
JVC .................................................................4268
JVL ................................................................. 4276
Kenwood ...................................................... 4269
Onkyo ............................................................ 4278
Optimus ........................................................4284
Panasonic ........................................ 4279, 4280
Pioneer ......................................................... 4275
RCA ................................................................ 4270
Sherwood .....................................................4282
Sony ....................................... 4271, 4272, 4281
Technics ........................................... 4279, 4280
Wards ............................................................4275
Yamaha ............................................ 4274, 4275
CD Players
ADC ..................................... 4200, 4201, 4220
Aiwa ............................................... 4175, 4203
Akai ............................................................ 4205
Denon ........................................................ 4208
Dynatech ................................................... 4177
Emerson .................................................... 4178
Fisher .................................. 4179, 4212, 4213
GE ................................................................ 4216
Hitachi ....................................................... 4180
JVC .................................................. 4181, 4221
Kenwood ........................... 4183, 4222, 4224
Luxman ...................................................... 4225
Marantz ......................................... 4185, 4226
Mitsubishi ..................................... 4229, 4230
MCS ............................................................ 4228
Nakamichi .................................... 4232, 4233
NEC ............................................................. 4184
Onkyo ................................. 4186, 4234, 4235
Optimus ............................. 4237, 4238, 4239
Panasonic .................................................. 4188
Pioneer .......................................... 4189, 4240
RCA .................................................. 4190, 4211
Sanyo ......................................................... 4250
Sears ........................................................... 4207
Sherwood .................................................. 4243
Sony .................................... 4195, 4209, 4244
Teac .................................... 4245, 4246, 4247
Technics ..................................................... 4197
Toshiba ...................................................... 4231
Yamaha.............................. 4198, 4199, 4268
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
12:01 ESPN 60
SAP
00:00
Channel Banner
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This
display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen
(left to right and top to bottom).
12:01 Displays the current time.
The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental Controls are locked or unlocked.
Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
60 Displays the current channel or input channel.
Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.
Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information.
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer.
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Using the TV’s Features
TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
1 Signal Type
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
2
8 Setup
3 List and Labels
0 Exit
4 Auto Tuning
0 Exit
1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears).
2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control.
3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.
4. Choose which channel you would like to set:
Set VCR Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press
the VCR button on the remote.
Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press
the DVD button.
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you
press SAT•CABLE.
5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV, and press OK.
The choices and a brief explanation follow:
Not connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you
don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you’re using this component.
Channel 2 (SAT/CABLE only) Component (satellite or cable box) is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA
jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the SAT• CABLE
button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2.
Usually this switch is on the back of the component.
Channel 3 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make
sure the component’s Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
Channel 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make
sure the component’s Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video Input 1 Component is connected to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want
the TV to tune to VID1 Input Channel when you press the component button.
Video Input 2 Component is connected to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want
the TV to tune to VID2 Input Channel when you press the component button.
Note: You should choose Video Input 1 or 2 for your VCR if you connected it to the TV with
audio/ video cables.
CHANNEL
Auto Channel Search
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning
Feature
The auto-tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the
correct channel for different components you have connected
to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up auto
tuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to
change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to
watch the tape in your VCR.
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV’s menu
corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the
way you have each component connected to your TV. When
you set auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune
to when you press the VCR, DVD, or SAT•CABLE button on the
remote control.
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Using the TV’s Features
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip)
which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may
believe children should not view.
Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.”
How V-Chip Works
V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult
Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you
will receive the message, “This channel is not approved for viewing.”
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will
only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given
a rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated.” The TV age-based ratings and content
themes you can block follow:
TV-MA – Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L),
explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-14 – Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are
cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or
more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L),
intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-PG – Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or
more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some
sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
TV-G – General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
TV-Y7 – Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between makebelieve and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or
comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y – All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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Using the TV’s Features
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV
programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls are locked, you must enter your
password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be
effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2. Press MENU to continue.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
4. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating
or content theme from View to Block.
Changing the status of TV program limits is described in more detail later in the chapter.
The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Field
Lets you select from a list of
age-based ratings you can block
or view.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating Status
TV-MA VIEW
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
Press MENU to exit.
RATING STATUS
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of
the age-based rating limit to the left is
View or Block.
- - Content - -
D L S V FV
V V V
D L S V FV
View
View
View
View
View
View
V V V
V V V V
V V V V
V
Content Themes
Lists the content themes
you can block or view.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which
content themes to view for
the selected rating, and
whether the status of the
content theme is currently
View (V) or Block (B).
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based
ratings and associated content. The View (V) settings are
coded in green, and the Block (B) settings are coded in red.
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V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating Status
TV-MA VIEW
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
Press MENU to exit.
RATING STATUS
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
View
View
View
View
View
View
- - Content - -
D L S V FV
V V V
D L S V FV
V V V
V V V V
V V V V
V
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience
TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years
TV-Y All Children
and older
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a
specified age-based rating level.
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to
the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not
want the child to watch.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight
to the Status field.
4. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View
and Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all
higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B).
5. Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the
screen when you are finished.
6. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls
menu. Enter a password; if you have not set your password,
you will be prompted to enter it again.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of the
ratings back to View.
1. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the rating with a
status of Block.
2. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight
to the rating status field.
3. Press the up button to select View.
Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked
rating become View as well. They and the age-based rating status
are the only fields that automatically change back to View when
you complete this process.
Remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
Blocking Specific Content Themes
Content Themes
D Sexually explicit dialogue
L Adult language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
FV Fantasy Violence
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You can block programs based on their content. (Content is
represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen.) When you
block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated
programs as well.
To block program content, highlight the Content Field, and
then follow the same steps described for blocking age-based
ratings (above).
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or
age-based ratings.
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.
Using the TV’s Features
Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content
themes back to (V) View:
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) View.
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change to
View.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status.
4. Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V.
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated
content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears).
2. Select Parental Controls.
3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .
Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same steps described for blocking TV ratings.
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK
1 View
2 Block
CHANNEL BLOCK
Channel # Status
59 HEADLN Block
^
Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, MENU to exit.
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
This option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip
recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. “Unrated” TV programs
may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather
programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and
programs without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating
limits to take effect.
Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be
viewed.
View Makes the selected channel viewable.
Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel)
buttons will tune only to channels that you have
marked as View. The remote will still tune to the
blocked channel if you use the digits to access the
channel, but the channel will be blocked.
Lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel
Block. If you don’t, the channel block will not take effect.
Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be
blocked but will not be removable from your scan list.
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Using the TV’s Features
FRONT PANEL BLOCK
1 Unblock
2 Block
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock
(enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any
channel. When using this as a Parental Control method,
remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the
television while you have the front panel blocked.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the
status. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel
Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on
the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen; Parental Controls simply unlock and you can reenter a password via Lock Parental Controls.
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