RCA F27681 User Manual

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WARNING

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shock hazard, do not expose

this TV to rain or moisture.

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"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or
personal injury.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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important instructions
accompanying the product.

Caution: To reduce the dsk of electric shock, match wide

blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la

lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq0 au fond.

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

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or moclifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

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 Iogos, phone numbers, and vide() games. This clamage is not
covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these

,images should be avoided.

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 o1!cable entry as
practical.

FI RSTT_INGS FIRST ....................................... 3

Connecting your TV ....................................................... 4

TV Only ..................................................................... 4

TV with other Components ..................................... 5

USING THE MENU SYSTEM ........................... 7

The Menu Rule: Point and Select ................................. 8

What is Point and Select? ........................................ 8

Menus and Control Panels .......................................... 10

Menus ..................................................................... 10

Control Panels ........................................................ 11

Choice Lists ..................... ........................................ 12

Numeric Entry ......................................................... 13

INTERACTIVE SETUP ..................................... 15

Entering Setup ......................................... .................... 16

Select a Language ....................................................... 16

Auto Channel Search ................................................... 17

Set the Time ................................................................. 18

Set the VCR1 Channel ................................................. 19

Set the DVD-VCR2 Channel ........................................ 20

Set the SAT,CABLE Channel ........... ............................ 21

Label the Channels ...................................................... 22

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE .................. 25

Programming the Remote ......................................... 26

To Control a VCR .................................................... 26

To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ........ 28

To Control an RCA Audio Device .......................... 28

To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........ 29

Using the Remote to Control a Device ....................... 29

TOUR OF THE'IV ............................................ 31

Remote Buttons ........................................................... 32

Back Panel .................................................................... 34

Front Panel ................................................................... 36

Channel Marker ........................................................... 37

QUICK REFERENCE .......... .............................. 39

Audio Menu .................................. ............................... 40

Picture Quality Menu .................................................. 41

Screen Menu ................................................................ 42

Channel Menu ............................................................. 43

Time Menu ................................................................... 45

Parental Controls Menu .............................................. 46

Setup Menu ................................................................. 47

ADVANC ED FEATU RES ................................. 49

PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .............................. 50

Fetch Menu .................................................................. 52

Choosing an Audio Processor ..................................... 53

Closed Captioning ....................................................... 54

To display Closed Captioning ................................ 54

Closed Captioning Modes ...................................... 55

On-screen Program Details ......................................... 56

APPENDIX A: USING THE

TV CONNECTIONS ........................................ 57

APPENDIX B: CONNECTING

OTH ER COMPONENTS ................................. 68

APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 70

APPENDIX D: LIMITED WARRANTY ......... 72

APPENDIX E: CARE AND CLEANING .......... 73

ACCESSORI ES ................................................. 74

INDEX .................................................. ............ 77

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Hi, I'm Mark.

I wrotfe this manual to help you get the most from

your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I
designed this user manual to give you the

information you need.., when you need it.

Read the first four chapters

The manual is designed to get you started quickly...

and let you catch up on the details when you get a
chance. The first four sections of the manual will get

your TV up and running. You'll learn how to use the
menu system, run the interactive setup routine and

program the remote.

The rest of the manual gives you the specifics: atour
of the TV, a quick reference guide, the advanced
features and appendices.

Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.

First things first.

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FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

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STEP 1

Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and
Connections Foldout.

Important Information: Optional Stand

CAUTION: Matching stands were designed to be used with the

table model TV included in this book. The recommended stands
are provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that

it cannot be easily pushed off, pulled off or tipped over. Your
RCA dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your

TV.

If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV,

take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is

placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength
to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over or pulled
off. This could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury.

Stands are not available by mail order. To locate your nearest

RCA dealer, call 1-800-336-1900.

STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV

If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or
cable system, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If
you're going to connect the TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD

player or other component, look at the Connections Foldout. The
Connections Foldout details ten diagrams that are recommended
for hooking up the TVto a cable box or antenna, one or two
VCRs, a DVD player, and a satellite receiver.

TV ONLY

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to
your TV. Connect the cable as shown. If you have a VCR or other
components to connect to the TV, skip to the top of the next
page.

CABLE, CABLE 8OX, OR ANTENNA

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TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

Use the Connections Fo_dout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD
player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and

other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for
detailed information about using each of these connections.

If your components don't match those shown on the foldout, or
if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific
component user manuals.

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STEP 3

Plug in the TV.
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of

the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the

plug completely.

STEP 4

Put batteries in the remote.

• Slide the battery compartment cover off back of the remote.

• Insert four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and -
ends of each battery in the compartment.

• Replace the cover.

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STEP 5

Turn on the TV.

Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.

STEP 6

Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief
overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.

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Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure
the TV. The first steps ask you to select your preferred language
for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search,
which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's

memory. You must complete the auto channel search. After

the first two steps, you can skip any of the remaining steps and

return to them later.

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One Rule to Remember

Youcontrol and customize the TV by making
changes to various control panels in the menu
system. The great thing is, you only need to know
one rule: point and select.

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USING THE MENU SYSTEM

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system. Look at it this way: you only
need to know one rule.

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THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT

You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and

control panels: point and select.

WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT?

The point and select method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the
remote.

To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point

left or right, press the left or right arrows.

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU°SELECT.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and

make the change or go to a place you have indicated.

For example, to select the Channel menu from the Main menu:

I. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

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Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the word
Channel is highlighted.

Tip: You can also select a menu item

by entering the item number with the
numhel buttons on the remote.

PressCI.EARat any time to remove all
display!i from the screen and return to
TV viewing.,

Many' VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU.SELEC'I

button on this remote works asa
PROGRAM button in VCR mode. The
rest of '_hismanual refers to this
button only as MENU.

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3. Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up.

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Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.
Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and

return to TV viewing.
If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR.

Once you know how to point and select your way through the
menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do
the real work in the menu system.

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MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS

There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control

panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have to
move through at least one menu--the Main menu.

MENUS

The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up the Main

menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote or front panel:

Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are

two ways to make a choice in a menu:

• Point and select with the MOVE arrows and MENU.

• Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the
Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

• Point to Exit and press MENU.

• Press 0 on the remote.

• Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the
screen and you are returned to TV viewing.

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CONTROL PAN ELS

Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you
choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such astint or
brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice
lists, and numeric entry.

Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
For example, to adjust the TV's contrast:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Picture Quality and press MENU. The Picture Quality
menu comes up.

3. Press MENU to select Basic Picture Controls.

5. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line.
Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the contrast.

Now that you know how the Contrast slider works, you know
how al sliders work.

You don't need to remember the

names of the control panel types.
Once you've learned how each type
works, you"ll be able to use any part
of the menu system.

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CHOICE LISTS

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of
settings. The current setting in a choice list is always the
highlighted item.

For example, to indicate whether yDu're currently using a home
antenna or a cable TV signals:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Channel and press MENU. The Channel menu comes
up.

3. Point to Signal Type and press MENU. The Signal Type choice
list comes up with the current setting highlighted. For
example:

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Point to the correct setting for your connection and press

MENU. As soon as you select a choice° the TV saves your

change, and you are returned to the previous menu.
Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.
Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.

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NUMERIC ENTRY

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or
letters.

For example, to set the current time:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Time and press MENU.

3. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric
entry control panel comes up. Notice the pointer underneath
the first dash.

4. Press the up arrow to enter a number in that column.

5. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press
the up or down arrow to enter a number.

6. Repeat Step 5 until you have entered the hour and minute

for the current time. Notice that when you reach the last
column, pressing the up or down arrow changes whether the
time reads AM or PM.

7. When you have entered the correct time, press MENU. You

are returned to the Time menu.

8. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.

9. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.

If the control panel is not set at the
current time, use the h:ft arrow to go
back over the columns and the up
arrow to make changes.

You can also enter numbers directly

by using the number buttons.

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There's an on-screen setup routine
Your TV has software that tells it what to do, just

like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes
you through the steps needed to configure the TV:

• Select a menu language

• Search for available channels

• Setthetime

• Set theVCR1 channel

• Set the DVD-VCR2 channel

• Set the SAT-CABLE channel

• Make the channel list and labels

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receive antenna or cable TV signals. After
that, you can skip other steps and return
to thereat your convenience.

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ENTERING SETUP

Setup is accessed through the Main menu:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

3. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine.

SELECT A LANGUAGE

The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your

preferred language for the menuing system.

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Press MENU to select English asyour preferred language for

the menuing system.

If you prefer another language for the menuing system,
point _o a language and press MENU.

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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to
search automatically for all channels available through your
antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called

"autoprogramming."

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Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it

has finished.

2. Press MENU to continue.

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You must complete the Auto Channel

Search to receive TV signals and put
channels in memory.

Auto Chan _el Search can also be

accessed through the Channel menu.

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SET TH E TIME

The next step lets you set the time of day.

1. Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel.

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Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and
minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll

through the numbers and change from AM to PM.

3. Press MENU to continue.

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SETTHE VCR1 CHANNEL

The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the
VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to

when you press the VCR1 button on the remote.
For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input

jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the

Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button. If you
don't have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step
or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For
more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR1 choice list.

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Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR

connected to the TV.

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use

the table shown at the right to select the VCR1 channel.

3. Press MENU to continue.

If you used
Connection A

Connection B
Connection C
Connection D
Connection E
Connection F
Connection G
Connection H
Connection I

Select
Video 1 Input

Video 1 Input
Video 1 Input
Video 1 Input

Not Connected

Not: Connected
Video 2 Input

Ch3 Antenna A*
Video 2 Input

* Or Ch4 Antenna A, depending on
how your VCR's 3/4 switch is set.

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SI:T TH E DVD°VCR2 CHAN N EL

The next step lets you set the DVDoVCR2 channel. When you set
the DVDoVCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to
tune to when you press the DVDoVCR2 button on the remote.

For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2
input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the

Video 2 input channel when you press DVDoVCR2. If you don't

have a DVD°VCR2 component connected to the TV, skip this step

or select Not Connected from the DVD°VCR2 Channel choice list.

(For more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)

1. Press MENU to bring up the DVD-VCR2 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD
player or second VCR connected to the TV.

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use

the table at right to select the DVD°VCR2 channel.

3. Press MENU to continue.

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If you used
Conn_ction A

Connection B
Connection C

Connection D

Connection E
Connection F
Connection G
Connection H
Connection I

Select
Not Connected
Not Connected
Video 2 Input

Ch3 Antenna A*
Video 1 Input

Not Connected
Not Connected

Video 2 Input

CH3 Antenna A*

* Or Ch4 Antenna A, depending on
how your VCR's 3/4 switch is set.

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SETTHE SAT.CABLE CHANNEL

The next step lets you set the SAT*CABLE channel. When you set
the SAT*CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to
tune to when you press the SAT*CABLE button on the remote.

For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna

jack on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to

channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to
channel 3 when you press SAT,CABLE. If you don't have a
satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV, skip this step
or select Not Connected from the SATeCABLE Channel choice list.
(For more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)

1. Press MENU to bring up the SAT*CABLE choice list.

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Point to the choice that matches the way you have your
satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV.

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use

the table at the right to select the SAT*CABLE channel.

Press MENU to complete the Setup routine and return to TV

viewing.

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Important:

If you have both a satellite receiver
and a cable box connected to the TV...

.,.The remote cannot control both a
cable box and the satellite receiver.
The chart details how to set the
SAT.CABLE button to control the
satellite recr_iver. You must then use

your cable box remote to control the
cable box. You may, however, prefer
to use the satellite receiver remote

for satellite programmin_g, and set

your SAT*CABLE button to control
your cable box. It's your choice.

If you used With Cable Box

Select

Connection A Ch3 Antenna *

Connection B Ch3 Antenna *
Connection C Ch3 Antenna *
Connection D Ch3 Antenna *
Connection E Ch3 Antenna *
If you used With Satellite

Receiver Select
Connection F Video 1 Input
Connection G Video 1 Input

Connection H Video 1 Input
Connection I Video 1 Input
* Or Ch4 Antenna, depending on how

your VCR's 314 switch is set.

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LABEL THE CHANNELS

The next step lets you make your channel list and label your
channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference
section.)

1. Press MENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel.

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Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different
areas of the control panel (called "fields").

Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers

and letters and select Yesor No in the Normal List field. You

may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's

TV section for ideas on labelling the channels.

Repeat this process for each of your channels, Then press
MENU to continue.

Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v

(channel down) buttons to change

channels in the Chart # field. This
work:; even if you're not in the Chan

# field. ,Dr,enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons on

the universal remote. To enter a
number greater than 99, press and

hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit,
then press the two remaining

numben's.

The list and labels feature can also be

accessed from the Channel menu.
Because this procedure can be time
consuming, feel free to skip this step

and come back to it later.

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What Now?

Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back,

relax, and enjoy the TV. Or...

Program the Remote

Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to
program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc
player, and other component. To find out how to program the
remote, go to the next section.

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If you have a VCR or other component...

The universal remote can be programmed to control

most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite
receivers and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE,
or ProScan component, you probably don't need to
program it at all--other manufacturer's brands
need to be programmed.

Now watch some TV!
Once you've programmed the remote, you will have

completed all four setup sections. Now you can sit
back and enjoy the TV. If you want to know more
about the different parts of the TV, see the next
section, Tour of the TV. Refer to the other sections
and appendices as needed.

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°PROG RAMMI NG TH EREMOTE

The universal remote can be programmed to control most

brandsof remote controllable VCRs and cable boxes. The remote
is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs

VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other

manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL

A VCR

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be

programmed, turn the VCR on, point the remote at the VCR,

and press the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel

up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the
remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control

your VCR:

1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed.

2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) on the code list
on the next page.

3. Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote.

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Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds
to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing VCR1 and
POWER to see if the VCR responds.

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Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand,
until the VCR responds to the remote commands.

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CH-

You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control any

devices,,

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.
Use the codes shown at right or on

the sheel packe d in with your remote.

To program the DVDoVCR2 button to
control a second VCR, follow these
steps but. use the DVDoVCR2 button

instead of the VCR1 button.

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Universal Remote VCR Codes

Admiral ................................. 06,79

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

Akai ................... 03,17,22,23,63,66

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

Bell&Howell ............................... 02

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

Candle ........................ 07,09,13,44,

.......................................... 45,46,52

Cannon .................................. 08,53

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

Citizen ........................ 07,09_13,44,

.......................................... 45,46,52

Colortyme .................................. 14

Craig ...................................... 07,12

Curtis-Mathes ............ 00,07,08,14,

........................... 15,44,46,53,64,67

Daewoo ....................... 13,45,52,76

DBX ....................................... 14,16

Dimensia .................................... 00

Dynatech .................................... 15

Electrohome .............................. 27

Emerson ...... 08,09,10,13,15,20,23,

.......................... 27,34,41,42,47,49,

........................... 57,62,65,67,68,70

Fisher ............ 02,12,18,19,43,48,58

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

GE ...................... 00,07,08,32,37,53

Goldstar ...................... 09,14,46,60

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

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

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

JCL .............................................. 08

JC Penney .............. 02,05,07,08,14,

................................ 16,30,35,51,53

JVC..................... 02,14,16, 30,46, 74

Kenwood .......... 02,14,16,30,44,46

KLH ............................................. 73

Lloyd ........................................... 15

Logik .......................................... 31

Magnavox ................... 08,29,53,56

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

..................................... 30,44,46,61

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

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

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

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

Midland ...................................... 32

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

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

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

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

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

NEC..... 02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64

Panasonic .................... 08,53,75,77

Pentax .............................. 05,35,44

Pentex Research + ...................... 46

Philco ....................... ,.. 08,29,53,56

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

Pioneer ............................. 05,16,50

Portland ........................... 44,45,52

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

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

Quasar ................................... 08,53

RCA ..... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69

Radio Shack/Realistic ...... 02,06,08,

...................... 09,12,15,19,27,43,53

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

Sansui .................................... 16,71

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

Scott ....................... 04,13,41,49,68

Sears ... 02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43,48

Sharp ...................... 06,24,27,!39,45

Shintom ....................... 17,26,!31,55

Signature .................................... 15

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

Sylvania .................. 08,15,29,53,56

Symphonic ................................. 15

Tandy ..................................... 02,15

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

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

Teac .................................. 15,30,69

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

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

Toshiba ................... 05,13,19,48,49

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

TM K ............................................ 67

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

Vector Research ............... 14,16,44

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

Video Concepts ................ 14. 16,44

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

Wards .................... 05,06,07,08,09,

...................... 12,13,15,25,27,31,35

Yamaha .................. 02,14,16,30,46

Zenith ..................... 11,1,7,26,72,79

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PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL

A DVD PLAYER OR LASERDISC PLAYER

The remote's DVDoVCR button is preprogrammed to control the
primary functions of a GE, ProScan or RCA DVD player. If you
would like this button to control a device other than a DVD

player, you may program the remote to control a laserdisc player
or VCR. To program the DVDoVCR button to control a device, use
the DVD player or laserdisc player codes at the right or the VCR
codes on the previous page.

1. Turn on the DVD player, laserdisc player or VCR.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code lists.

3. Press and hold the DVDoVCR2 button on the remote.

.

5.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the DVDoVCR2 button and press POWER or another

button to see if the device responds to the remote

commands.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand,
until the device responds to the remote commands.

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DVD Player (::odes

GE ............................................... 78

ProScan ...................................... 78

RCA ............................................. 78

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Pioneer 33,37

ProScan ................................. 33,37

RCA ........................................ 33,37

PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL

AN RCA AUDIO DEVICE:

Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an
audio receiver or amplifier--it does not control other brands of

audio equipment. Also, the remote may need to be programmed
for your equipment. This remote may not operate all models of
the brands that are shown at right. Use the codes below or on
the sheet packed in with your remote.

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list.

3. Press and hold the AUDIO button.

.

5.

.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the AUDIO button and press POWER or CH ^

(channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the audio
device responds to the remote commands.

Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand
until the audio device responds to the remote commands.

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Audio Codes

RCA/Din_ensia

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

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

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

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

Aux ............................................. 04

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A

SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX

Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company

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 the

• brands that are shown. Usethe codes at the right, or on the
sheet packed with your remote.

1. Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list.
31 Press and hold the SAT.CABLE button on the remote.

,

5.

.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the SAToCABLE button and press POWER or CH ^

(channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the cable box
responds to the remote commands.

Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand
until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the
remote commands.

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE

Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes,

you are ready to use it to control your devices.
To operate the device:

1. Press the device button (TV, VCR1, SAToCABLE, DVDoVCR2, or

AUDIO) to set the remote to control the device.

2. Press POWER to turn the device off or on.

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

Satelli_Le / Cable Box Codes

ABC .......... :............ ....... 22,46,53,54

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

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

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

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

Diamond. ................................... 56

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

Eagle ..................................... 07,08

Eastern Int .................................. 02

General Instruments ... 46,92,93,94

GI 400 ...... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36

Hamlin .................... 03,12,13,34,48

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

Jer rold ......... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,

........................... 36,45,46,47,62,65

Macom ................................... 37,43

Magnavox ._...... 07,08,19,21,26,28,

................................ 29,32,33,40,41

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

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

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

Panasonic ................ .... 03,27,39,61

Philips ............... 07,08,19,21,26,28,

............................... 29,32,33,40,41

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

RCA ................................... 00,27,66

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

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

Regal ................................. 03,12,13

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

SamsLin!_..................................... 44

Sierra I,I1,111................................. 81

Sci. Atlanta ............. 03,22,35,63,64

Signatu "e ................................... 46

Sony DE,S.................................... 95

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

Starcom ............... ;...................... 46

Stargate 2000 ............................ 58

STS1,2,=',,4.................... 85,86,87,88

Sylvania ................................. 11,59

Tekni ka ....................................... 06

Texscan ............................. 10,11,59

Tocorn ..................... 17,21,49,50,55

Toshioa ....................................... 89

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

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

Universal .......................... 51,52,60

Video Cipher li ........................... 91

Viewstar ........... 07,08,19,21,26,28,

................................ 29,32,33,40,41

Warner Amex ............................. 44

Zenith .......................... 14,42,57,61

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A picture boak tour
This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least

the parts you'll actually use):

• The Remote Control

• TheChannel Marker

• The Back Panel

• The Front Panel

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REMOTE Bu'n'ONS

POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if
programmed, turns on and off most VCRs. '

VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR

mode. Also turns on the TV.
5AToCABLE If programmed, turns on satellite receiver or cable

box. Puts the remote in SAT.CABLE mode. Also turns on the TV.
DVD.VCR2 If programmed, turns on DVD player or second VCR

or laserdisc player. Puts the remote in DVDoVCR2 mode. Also

turns on the TV.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also

displays channel information.
AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts

the remote in audio mode.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If

programmed, provides transport control for some remote-
controllable VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and
CD players.

VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume.
CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list.

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

INFO Brings up channel information. Press repeatedly to see
detailed program information, if available.

SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait
30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press
repeatedly to add more time.

MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to it's minimum level. Press
again to restore the volume.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time

settings directly though 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, then add the second two. Example:

to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1, press 2, then press 3.
FAV,INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available

input sources (VID1, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press
to select available channel lists.

pO_R VCR1 SAToCASLE TV

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R!!VERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

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INFO CH÷ SKIP

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For more details, see tl_e previous

section, Programming the Remote.

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ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode, TV/

receiver button in SAToCable mode and TV/DVD button in DVD
mode.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and

returns you to TV viewing.

MENUoSELECT Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu
system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous

menu. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting

Picture Control Preset.

MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu
system. Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP

window when no menus are on the screen.
PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to

remove the PIP window.

FETCH Brings up the FETCH menu. Point to different menu

items with the arrow buttons. Press MENU to select a highlighted
FETCH menu item.

SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIPwindow.
CH CTRL Selects the picture window, (that is, the main or PIP

window) that is changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons.

SOUND Press once to display the audio processor control panel.
Point and select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to
exit.

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BACK PANEL

VIDEO VIDEO R

INPUT I _ _ INPUT 2

R UMONO

ANT

i_ UMONO

S-VIDEO _

INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR,
satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player.

L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are
connecting a mono component, use the LIMONO input. The

left audio connector is usually white.

RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio
connector is usually red.

VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is

usually yellow.

S-VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S-Video

capability, such as an S-video DVD player or VCR. When using

S-Video, make sure to connect the three audiolvideo cables
as well as the S-Video connector.

INPUT 2 Provides a connection for a second video component
such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player.

L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are
connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The

left audio connector is usually white.

RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio
connector is usually red.

VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is
usually yellow.

ANT (Antenna) Provides connection to a home antenna or cable

TV system.

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AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level
stereo audio output.

Variable output isideal when connecting the TV to an
amplifier that does not have its own volume control or

remote control.

Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an A/V receiver or
amplifier that has its own remote control.

You can choose the type of audio output by selecting the Audio
Output & Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.

{

To connel_ an amplified subwoofer to
the TV, use the left (L) AUDIO OUTPUT

jack.

}

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FRONT PANEL

MENU Brings up the Mainmenu. When in the menu system, it:

selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu:

CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu

system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.

CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it

points up to items and adjusts menu controls.

VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL -

is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is

used to point right to items and adjust menu controls.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

•f MENU CH v CHA VOL-- VOL+ POWER "_

The front panel above shows a typical
button layout. The exact look of the

button.,; may be different from those
on the front of your TV.

If you turn Parental Control on, or
lockout the front panel, the front
panel no longer provides access to

the menus. For more information, see
Parental _ontrol, in the Quick

Reference section.

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CHANNEL MARKER

There are several indicators that come up when you change

channels, press the INFO button, or press the TV button. This
display is called the Channel Marker.

12:01 Displays the current time.
Mute or Stereo Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.

Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in
Stereo.

CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current
channel.

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

PIP Chan Displays the current PIPchannel.
VCR Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel.
Remote batteries are low Displayed when the batteries in the

remote need to be replaced.

Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip

•(SKIP) timer.

I he channel marker shown above is ii

just an example, of course.

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A SHORT GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM
This section provides a brief explanation of all the

menu commands_ These commands are organized in

the chapter by their location in the Main menu.

• Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust

the way the TV sounds.

• Picture Quality Contains the controls that let
you adjust the picture.

• Screen Contains the controls that let you adjust
the Closed-Caption mode and display.

Channel Contains all the commands used to
control your channels, including custom-building

your channel list and setting up your TV to
control the components connected to the TV.

• Time Contains the controls that let you set the
time and schedule the TV to turn off and on at

specific times.

• Parental Controls Contain's the controls that

let you block out specific channels and locks the

TV's front panel controls.

• Setup Begins an interactive setup routine that

lets you adjust your TV's menu system, channel
list and how your TV receives signals from other
components.

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AUDIO MENU

Mute Press MENU to reduce the TV's volume to it's minimum

level. Press MENU again to restore the volume.

Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's
treble, bass and balance.

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes,
which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when

receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and

right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials
have stereo audio. The TV displays the word STEREOwhen

you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

SRS Stereo (.) SRSis an audio processing technology that
adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio

signals.

Enhanced SRS Stereo Enhances the SRSsignal to give the
impression of even greater depth and stereo separation.

Sound Logic Stereo Sound Logic monitors a program's
audio track and limits the volume to a minimum and

maximum volume range. Whenever you adjust the volume on

the TV, the minimum and maximum volume range adjusts, too.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in

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

SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono.

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Audio Output Volume & Speakers Displays a choice list that

lets you turn the TV's internal speakers on or Off and set the
audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.

Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV's

speakers on and allows variable output from the TV's audio
output jacks.

Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's

speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's audio

output jacks.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's
speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio
output jacks.

* SRS,Sound Retrieval System and the SRSlogo (-) are

registered trademarks of SRSLabs, Inc.

Sound Log iccan help keep the loud,
obnoxious carpet salesperson on TV

down to a whisper. If a loud
commercial comes on, Sound Logic
can compress the sound and limit the
volume to a minimum and maximum
volume range.

PICTURE QUALITY MENU

Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for

adjusting the way the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark
areas of the picture.

Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the

feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This

is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you
switch from channel to channel.) Select Off if you prefer to adjust
the picture with the Picture Controls.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of
three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette

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

Picture Control Presets Displays a choice list that lets you
select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting,
Normal Lighting or Soft Lighting. Choose the setting that is best
for your viewing environment.

Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you turn
on the feature that automatically reduces noise, or "snow," from
the picture.

[ }

Pressthe RESETbutton on the remote

to bring _Jpthe Picture Control Presets

choice list. Point to the desired setting;

press MENU to select it.

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SCREEN MENU

Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you
choose the way closed captioning information isshown on the

screen.

• Off No captioning information displayed.
On Always Captioning information shown always, when

available•
On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning

information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is
muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning
information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you

choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning

information.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your

preferred language: English, French or Spanish.

Picture Tilt (31" screen size or above only) Your TV hasan
extra-large color picture tube (31" or above), which makes it
vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. You may
need to adjust the picture tilt. Use the left and right arrow

buttons to adjust the picture tilt.

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CHANNEL MENU

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the

current antenna type.

UHFNHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an

off-air antenna for TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a

cable box for TV sig_nals.

List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-
build your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label

for each channel. Follow the on-screen directions to enter your

channels and other information.

Chart # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down

through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel

number directly using the number buttons.
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list

are available when you scan up and down using the CHAN
buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether

the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not

included (No) in the Normal channel list.
Chart Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a six-

character label for each channel. Hold the button down to
scroll quickly through the characters. Press RESETto clear a

label. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory,

Channel Directory Displays all of the labeled channels. In the
Channel Directory control panel, you can select a channel by
entering the channel number, or by pressing MENU to return to

the current channel.
Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for

all the channels available through the antenna input. When the
TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list; inactive
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be
removed from the channel list.

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' "i___...._ " '_ _ _ ' "' " _ _ • ::_i _,, !.. :_H_L'_ ; . • .. ,

(Channel Menu continued)

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to

automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a
component button (VCR1, DVD,VCR2, or SAT,CABLE).

Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select
the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1

button.
Set DVD-VCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you

select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the
DVD,VCR2 button.

Set SAT-Cable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you
select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the

SAT.CABLE button.

The choices are:

Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a
component connected to an antenna or video input on the
back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a
channel when the particular component button ispressed.

Channel 2 Choose this if your component is connected to

the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV
to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified
component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's

Ch 2/3/4 switch isset to channel 2.
Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to

the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV
to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified

component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's
Ch 3/4 switch isset to channel 3.

Channel 4 Choose this if your component isconnected to
the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV
to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified

component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's

Ch 3/4 switch isset to channel 4.

Video 1 Input Choose this if your component is connected
to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the
TV to tune to Video1 input when you press the specified

component button.

Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected

to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the
TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the specified

component button.

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TIME MENU

Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the

amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a

schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Make
sure to turn the schedule On. The on-screen directions guide
you through the steps needed to set the schedule.

Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the

current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the

steps needed to set the time.

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PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU

Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls
feature.

Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets
you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the
TV's front panel controls.

Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down

through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel

number directly using the number buttons.
Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choose

whether the channel indicated should be shown when the
Channel Block feature isturned on. Select Yes to indicate

that the channel can be shown at any time, regardless of
whether Channel Block isturned on. Select No to indicate

that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when
Channel Block isturned on. Important: You must turn the
Channel Block feature on. (See Channel Block, below.)

Channel Block Displays a control panel that lets you decide
when a channel can be viewed.

Off All channels are available
On Always The front panel CH (channel) buttons will

tune only to channels that you have marked as "Parent
Approved." The remote will still tune to any channel.

Scheduled Selected channels will be blocked out
between start and stop times you enter in the control

panel. The front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune,only
to channels that you have marked as "Parent Approved."
The remote will still tune to any channel.

Front Panel Lockout Displays a control panel that lets you lock
(disable) the TV's front control panel, or unlock (enable) the TV's

front control panel. The remote will still tune to any channel.

If you can't access a channel or use

the TV's front panel control, maybe

you've forgotten to turn off a
parental _:ontrol. Check the Channel
Block an€ Front Panel Lockout control
panels.

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SETUP MENU

The setup routine isdetailed earlier in the manual in the

Interactive Setup section.

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This sections details how to use FIVE of the
TV's important features:

• PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation

• Fetch Menu Display

• Choosing an audio processor

• Using Closed Captioning

• Displaying on-screen Program Details

i iin 1

_For more about tile different

| menus and control panels in the

| menu system, see,the Quick

"ence section.

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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

The PIPfeature (picture-inIpicture) lets you display a second,
smaller picture on top of the main picture.

Main Picture

There are six remote buttonsthat control the way the PIP
window works:

PIP Brings up the PIPwindow. Press PIPagain to remove the
window.

MOVE buttons Let you move the PIPwindow to different areas
of the screen.

SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PIPwindow
with the main picture.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control
between the PIPwindow and the main picture.

For instance, press PIPto bring up the PIPwindow. You can
change channels by entering channel numbers or pressing the
CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons. When you
press the CH CTRL button the channel control switches to the
main picture. You can now change channels in the main picture
by entering channel numbers or pressing the CH ^ (channel up)

or CH v (channel down) buttons.

Press CH CTRLagain to return the channel control to the PIP

window.

PIP

_ MOVE

SW,_.P CHCTP,L

• m

• i i •

r A typical use of SWAP isto scan

| through channels in the PIP window,

I and when you find a channel you like,
I press SWAP to display that channel in

I the main picture, sending the current

channel t:) the PIP window. ,,

5O

Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons

Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture

You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks

using the SKIP andCH (channel) buttons.

1. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the
PIPwindow. The current channel appears in both the main
picture and the PIPwindow.

2. Press the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons.
The main picture surfs through the channel list. When the
SKIP feature times out, the original channel will return
automatically to the main picture.

Channel Surfing in the PIP Window

You can use the PIPwindow to surf through channels as well.

1. Press PIPto bring up the PIP window.

2. Press the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons.
The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIPwindow. If
you see a channel that interests you, press SWAP.

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FETCH MENU

The FETCH menu is a short-cut to several commonly used
features and appears as colored icons at the bottom of your
screen. You can display the FETCH menu by pressing the FETCH

button on the remote. Use the arrow buttons to highlight an
item and press MENU to select it.

Main Picture

D
@

Sleep Timer Select this item to go directly to the
Sleep Timer control panel. Use the arrow buttons to
adjust the timer.

Front Panel Lockout Takes you directly to the

Front Panel Lock control panel. Here you can enable

or disable the buttons on the front of the TV.
Parental Controls Select this item to display the

Parental Controls menu. Select a menu item to go to

the desired control panel.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you
program the TV to turn on and off automatically.

Make sure to turn the schedule On.
Begin Setup Starts the Interactive Setup routine

that lets you choose a menu language, search for
available channels and set component channels.

Channel Directory Select this item to display a list
of all labeled channels in alphabetical order. Enter a
channel number to go to that channel or press MENU

to return to the current channel.
Exit Select this item to exit the FETCH menu and

return to normal channel viewing.

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CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR

Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds.

There are two ways to change the audio processor: a) from the

Audio menu, and b) by pressing SOUND on the remote. For
more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section.

Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Press MENU again to select the Audio menu.

3. Point to Audio Processor and press MENU. The Audio
Processor choice list comes up, with the current mode

highlighted.

4. Point to an audio processor mode and press MENU to select it
and return to the Audio menu. The options are:

Mono Plays the sound in mono only.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and

right channels.
SRS Stereo (-) SRSis an audio processing technology that

adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio
signals.

Enhanced (*) SRS Stereo Enhances the SRSsignal to give
the impression of even greater depth and stereo separation.

Sound Logic Stereo Sound Logic monitors a program's

audio track and limits the volume to a minimum and
maximum volume range. Whenever you adjust the volume on

the TV, the minimum and maximum volume range adjusts, too.

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in
a second language, if one isavailable. Setting the audio
processor to SAPtells the TV to play the program's audio in
this second language, if one isavailable.

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Choosing an audio processor from the remote

1. Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.

2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR
to exit.

The number of audio processor
choices available depends on the type
of signal you are currently using. For

example, depending on the way you
have your VCR connected to the TV,

the number of choices is greater

when you are watching TV than
when you are watching a video tape.

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CLOSED CAPTIONING

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information,

which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on

the TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a)
never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is
muted.

TO DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen menu comes up
with Closed Caption Display highlighted.

3. Press MENU to select Closed CaptionDisplay.

,

Off No closed captioning information will be displayed.
On Always Closed captioning will be displayed whenever it

is available.

On when sound is muted Closed captioning will be
displayed only when you have muted the sound by pressing
the MUTE button.

Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return

to the Screen menu.

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CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES

The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text

modes,

To Set the Closed Captioning Mode:

1. Select Screen from the Main menu

2. Point to Closed-Captioned Mode and press MENU. This choice
list comes up:

3. Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return
to the Screen menu.

Turning off Closed Captioning

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Press MENU to select Closed Caption Display

3. Point to Off and press MENU. The closed captioning is turned
off and you are returned to the Screen menu.

If you are unsure of the differences

among the modes, you may prefer to

leave the closed captioned mode set

to CC1, which displays complete text

of the program in the primary

language in your area.

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ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS

Program providers have the option of sending information

through the airwaves along with their programs. If this

information is available, the TV can display it up when you press
INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details:

1. Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker.

2. Press INFO again to bring up the program title, the program's
length and elapsed time.

3. Press INFO again to bring up and other program details such
asthe story line and whether Closed-Captioning is available.

4. Press INFO again to Clear the screen.

Whether all (or any) of the program details are displayed
depends on whether the program provider has sent the

information along with the program.

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Things to DO Before Connecting Components
Protect your components from power surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power

cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the TV and/or component before you
connect or disconnect any cables.

Position cables correctly to avoid audio hum or

interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's

back panel instead of straight down the middle after

you connect your components.
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them

away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
your TV.

Protect your components from overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the

components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not flow around other
components.

TV AND MONO VCR (CONNECTION A)

This information applies to Connection A in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection A provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• mono sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection you must have:

• (2) audio/video cables

• (2) coaxial cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection A.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION A

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. PressPLAY.

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Connection A

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.TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION B)

This information applies to Connection B in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection B provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you'must have:

• (2) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection B.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION B

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR isset to TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. Press PLAY.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

IN FROM ANT CH3 I

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S-VIDEO

VIDEO L

See Connections; Foldout,

Connection B

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TV, VCR AND DVD PLAYER

(CONNECTION C)

This information applies to Connection C in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection C provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (2) coaxial cable

• (6) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection C.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION C

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. Press TV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Press vcR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR isset to TV.

4. Press TV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. Press PLAY.

To play a disc:

1. Press DVD..VCR2.

2. Press PLAY.

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CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR '1

'SeeConnections Foldout,

Connection C

"IV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION D)

This information applies to Connection D in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection D provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

• Record from one VCR to the other'

To use this connection you must have:

• (3) coaxial cable

• (6) audiolvideo cables

• (I) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

I. Connect cables as shown in Connection D.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

You can record from one tape
to another (tape dubbing):

,

2.

3.

4.

Insert oriigina ! tape into VCR2.

Insert blank tape into, VCR1.
Press VCF_I.

Set VCR to line input (for more, see
your VCR User Manual).

5. Press RECORD to begin recording.

6. Press DVD•VCR2, then press PLAY.

7. If you want to watch a different
channel, set both the TVlVCR

switch on both VCRs to TV; press
TV; then tune to a channel.

Note: The _anauthorizecl recording of
copyrighted material may infringe the
rights of others.

USING CONNECTION D

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. Press TV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Turn VCR2 off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. Begin recording.

4. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR1 isset to TV.

5. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. Press PLAY.

CABLE, C/_BLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

See Connection:; Foldout,

Connection D

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TV AND DVD PLAYER (CONNECTION E)

This information applies to Connection Ein the Connections

Foldout.

Connection E provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

To use this connection you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

I. Connect cables as shown in Connection E.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION E

To watch TV programs:

1. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a disc:

1. Press DVD*VCR2.

2. Press PLAY.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

DVD PL/_YE R

See Connections Foldout,

Connection E

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TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

(CONNECTION F)

This information applies to COnnection F in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection F provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from the satellite receiver

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

To use this connection you must have:

• (3) coaxial cable

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

• stereo sound from satellite programming

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection F.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION F

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch satellite programming:

1. PressSAT•CABLE and tune to a channel.

CABLE, CABLE 3OX, OR ANTENNA

_.'IVER_ SATELLITE SIGNAL

SATELLITE RECI

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See Connections Foldout,

Connection F

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"IV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

(CONNECTION G)

This information applies to Connection G in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection G provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (4) coaxial cable

• (6) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection G.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION G

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver off.

2. Press TV and tune to a channel.

To watch Satellite programming:

1. Press SAT,CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record off-air broadcasts and watch a different channel:

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. Begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the TVA/CR switch on

the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.

u

CABLE, C#BLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

SATELLITE SIGNAL

,_,eeConnections Foldout,

Connection G

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TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, AND DVD

PLAYER (CONNECTION H)

This information applies to Connection H in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection H provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (4) coaxial cable

• (6) audio/video cables.

• (1) S--Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection H.

2. Return to First Things First, and do the Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION H

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To watch satellite programming:

1. PressSAToCABLEand tune to a channel.

To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch
a different channel:

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. PressRECORDto begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on
the VCR isset to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1 and then press PLAY.

To play a disc:

1. Press DVDoVCR2 and then press PLAY.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE SIGNAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

See Connections Foldout,

Connection H

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TV, (2) VCRS, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

(CONNECTION I)

This information applies to Connection I in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection I provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (5) coaxial cable

• (9) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection I.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION I

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver and laserdisc player off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch Satellite programming:

1. Press SAT•CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record from one VCR to the other. (tape dubbing):

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Insert original tape into VCR2.

3. Insert blank tape into VCR1.

4. PressVCR1.

5. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual).

6. Press RECORDto begin recording.

7. Press DVD•VCR2, then press PLAY.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE !

SATELLITE RECEIVER

@

See Connections Foldout,

Connection I

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8. If you want to watch a different channel, set the TVNCR
switch on both VCRsto TV; press TV; then tune to a channel.

To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a

different channel:

1. Turn off VCR2.

2. Insert blank tape into VCR1.
3 PressVCR1.

4. Make sure to set VCR1 to line input.

5. Press RECORD to begin recording

6. To watch another channel, make sure the TVNCR switch on
the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on VCRI:

1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.

I ote: The unauthorized recording of 1

copyrighted material may infringe the
rights of others.

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CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER

,

.

Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L) and

right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.

You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by

selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu,

then turning the speakers off.

If your audio amplifier is part of a system that uses its own

remote control, you may prefer to select the fixed output

settings.

Important" Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. If the
amplifier is not stereo, use the L AUDIO OUT jack. Consult

the amplifier's owner's manual for the manufacturer's

recommended hookup.

CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER

To connect a subwoofer to the TV:

1. Connect the subwoofer's audio input to the left (L) AUDIO
OUT jack.

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CONNECTING ATAPE DECK

To use a tape deck to record audio from TV:

1. Connect the tape deck's audio inputs to the AUDIO OUTPUT
jacks on the back of the TV.

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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FOR

PLAYBACK

This connection is recommended for playing back from the

camcorder to the TV:

1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1
or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV.

2. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays
VID1.

3. Start playback on the camcorder.

PLAYBACK FROM AN S-VHS CAMCORDER

.

To connect a camcorder with S-Video capability:

1. Connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S-VIDEO
jack on the TV.

2. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1"
audio and video jacks on the TV.

Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays

VlD1.

4. Start playback on the camcorder.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician.

If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.

TV will not turn on

• Check to make sure it is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in sometlning else.

• Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."

• Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

Controls don't work

• If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.

• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on ag3in.

Problems with Remote

• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.

• Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (IV ,0rVCR) you are trying to control.

• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control IV.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you
remove the batteries, you may have reprogram the remote to control other: components.)

Turns off while playing

• Schedule function may have been activated.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then

turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.

TV Turns on unexpectedly

• Schedule On function may have been activated.

Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time

• Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On).

• Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time.

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Blank screen

• Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on,

• Try another channel.

• Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe sound ismuted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.

• Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers conlrol panel in the Audio
menu

• If Using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's L and RAUDIO OUT jacks to the
TV's L and R INPUT 1 jacks.

Can't select certain channel

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position.

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead o_ stereo.

No picture, no soun.d but power light is on

• Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position.

• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.

• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as
CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TVNCR switch on VCR is in corre_ position.

Sound okay, picture poor

• Check antenna connections.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.

Black Box appears on the screen:

• Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display ,control panel in the Channel menu.

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What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for pictu.re tube.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:

• 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, refurbished 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 Authori_ied RCA Television Servicenter,

and pick up when repairs are complete.

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

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCATelevision Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or

call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly 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.

• Batteries.

• Customer-replaceable fuses.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for in:_titutional or other

commercial purposes.

• A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television. It will make it easier

to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply, contact your dealer for warranty information.

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CARE AND CLEANING

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure
to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

To clean the TV screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture. Do not use furniture
polish on the "iV cabinet or screen. ; •

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen
and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could
increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.

i Caution: fixed (non-moving) images are on screen long periods, they permanently

If left the for be
imprinted on the screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended
viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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General Cable Information

Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with

either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable.
Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less

susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent

cables.

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Round 75-ohm coaxial cable

Slip-on Connector

Screw-on Connector

Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable

Most audio/video connections between

components can be made with shielded audio and
video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors.

The following accessories are available from most

dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want

to position your components farther apart or need

additional cables.

Antenna Cables

AH037 (3-ft)

AH008 (9-ft)

AH004 (5-ft)

Screw-on Cable attaches to
the round antenna connectors
(called 75-ohm F-type) on the

back of your VCR or TV. The
ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.

Push-on Cable attaches to the

round antenna connectors
(called 75-ohm F-type) on the

back of your VCR or TV. Ends
push on for a quick connection.

Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type

phono plugs (such as No. AH002)

Color-Coded Jacks

The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded
for ease of use. The VIDEOjacks are yellow, the right
AUDIOjacks are red, and the left AUDIOJACKSare white.
When connecting components to each other, be
sure that you always connect left outputs to left

inputs and right outputs to right inputs. If a
component has only one output (mono), connect it
to the R/MONOINPUTjack.

To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an S-
VHS video cable is required.

S-Video cable (such as No. 186008)

Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables

Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts
which provides much less loss than conventional
contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is
available to help you obtain optimum performance

from your equipment.

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Audio/Video Cable:;

AH002 (5-ft)

Gold-Tipped cables
AH069G (3-ft)
AH070G (S-if)

AH005 (6-ft)
Gold-Tipped cable
AH075G (6-ft)

Audio/Video Cable Shielded
cable for connecting AUDIOand

WDEOjacks. Has an RCA-type
phono plug on each end.

Monaural VCR Dubbing .
Cable Double cable that lets

you connect the VIDEOand AUDIO
JACKSof tWO VHS VCRs tO

duplicate tapes. Can also be
used to connect a VCR to your

TV. Cable is color-coded and

shielded. Has RCA-type phono
plugs on each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
Triple cable that lets you

connect the VIDEOand AUDIOjacks
of stereo components.

Gold-Tipped cable

AH077G (6-ft)

Audio/Video Cables continued

Gold-Tipped cable
AH072G (3-ft)

Stereo Audio Cable

Double gold-tipped cable

generally used for

connecting stereo audio
components.

VAA014 (3-ft)
VAA020 (8-ft)

S-Video Cable has multi-
pin connectors on each

end for connecting S-Video
components to your TV.

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Remote Control This is

the remote control that
came packed with your TV.

Replacements or spares

can be ordered as needed.

Accessory Order Form for RCA TV Models

Description

Signal Splitter
Gold-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (6-f1:)

Gold-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (10.-ft)

Gold-Tip AudioNideo Cable (3-ft)
Gold-Tip AudioNideo Cable (5-ft)

Gold-Tip Stereo Cable (3-ft)

Gold-Tip Monaural Dubbing Cable

Gold-Tip Stereo Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft)

Wireless Headphone System

S-Video Cable (3-tt)
S-Video Cable (8-tt)
Antenna Mixer

Remote Control (CRK70N1)

Audio*Video Adapter

AHO65G $5.95

AHO66G $4.95

AH069G $3.95

AHO70G $7.99

AH072G $11.95

ft) AH075G $5.95

AH077G $9.95

AH037 $ 4.95

PSWH100 $149.95

VAA014 $ 27.55
VAA020 $ 29.95

193984 $ 10.73

232306 $ 35.90

228449

Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) $

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

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instructions below 1:o order by telephone.

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To place your order by phone, have your Visa or
Master('ard ready and call the toll-free number

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Accessories 74

Amplifier 68
Antenna (ANT) 34
Audio menu 40
AUDIO OUTPUT 35
Audio Output Volume & Speakers 40
Audio Processor 40, 53
Auto Channel Search 6, 17, 43
Auto Color 41

Auto Tuning 19, 20, 21, 44

B
Back panel jacks 34

Basic Picture Controls 41
Batteries 5, 37

Black Level 41
Buttons

Front panel 36
Remote 32

C

Cables 74
Care and Cleaning 73
CC 37

CH CTRL button 50
Chan # 43
Chan Labels 43

Channel Block 46

Channel Directory 43, 52

Channel Labels 19
Channel Marker 37
Channel menu 43
Channels

DVDoVCR2 Channel 20, 44
SAT.CABLE Channel 21, 44
VCR1 Channel 19, 44

Closed Caption

Display 42, 54

Mode 42, 55
Color 41
Color Warmth 41
Connections

Basic 4

Components 58

Foldout 5

Hints and tips 57
Contrast 41
Control Panels 11

E

Enhanced SRSStereo 40, 53
Exit 52

E

Fetch menu 52
Fixed images 73
Fixed output 35
Fixed Output, Speakers Off 40
Front panel buttons 36

Front Panel Lockout 46, 52
I
INFO button 56

Inputs

Audio, video 34
INPUT 1,2 34 _

.L

L/MONO 34
Labels 22, 43
Language 16, 42

M

Memory 43
Menu Language 16, 42
Menus 10
Mono 40, 53
MOVE buttons 50
Mute 37, 40

N

Normal List 43

O

On-screen Program Details 56
Outputs 35

P

Parent Approved 46
Parental Controls

Channel Block 46

Fetch menu 52

Front Panel Lockout 46
Parental Controls menu 46
Picture Control Presets 41

Picture Quality menu 41
Picture Tilt 42

PIP(Picture in Picture) 50

PIPChan 37
PIPbutton 50
Point and Select 8
Program details 56
Programming the remote to control

components 26, 28, 29

R

Remote Control

Programming 26
Remote batteries are low 37

using the 29

RIGHT 34

S-VIDE'O 34
SAP 3',7
Schedule 45, 52
Screen r_enu 42
Second Audio Program (SAP) 40, 53

Set

DVD-VCR2 Channel 20, 44
SAToCABLEChannel 21, 44

VCR1 Channel 19, 44
Set Time 45
Setup 16, 52
Setup rrenu 47
Sharpness 41
Signal TiPe

Cable TV 43

UHF/VHF Antenna 43
Sleep 37
Sleep Timer 37, 45, 52

SOUND button 53
Sound Logic Stereo 40, 53

SRSStereo 40, 53
Stand z_.

Stereo 137,40, 53

Subwoofer 35, 68

SWAP button 50

T

Tape Deck 68
Time

Current 37

Set Time 18
Time menu 45
Tint 41
Tone Cc,ntrols 40

V

Variable output 35
Variable Output, Speakers Off 40
Variable Output, Speakers On 40

VIDE() 34
Video Noise Reduction 41

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CREATING A GREENER FUTURE

At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are declic_ted to the preservation of our
natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future
generations. This isa global eft:ort which encompasses every THOMSON facility
throughout the world.

We believe that clean air, clear ,water, a protectq._d earth, and healthy people are not

only practical and desirable goals, but achiewible ones as well. Our Corporate
Environmental, Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment to protect

these precious assets and provides a challenginc_ vision and guideline for conducting

our business.

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

TH E EARTH

THE AIR

TH E WATE R

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 toxic air emissions for

equivelant 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 gene_ating

facilities.

Thomson recovers over 2 million
pounds of fine glass particles from

process water each year and recycles
them back into its glass furnaces.

l'homson's state-of-the-art waste water
tre_tment plants filter out over 26
million pounds of solids from process

waLer each year.
Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles

_,,51_0 gallons of water per minute and

clemens2.6 million gallons of water per
clay.

Thomson is researching new processes
_nd is developincl new manufacturing
eq_Jipment and technologies to further

recJuce large volume water use.

Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products, For example, in the U.S. and Mexico

our television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction bookle'ts. The inks used for the print on
cartons and instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomson's I-n'/ironmental Health and Safety
Programs, write to Thomson Consumer Electronics' address below, attention Environmental Programs: INN340.

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the (:arton. This will only add delays in

service for your product. ._-....

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