RCA F27700, CTC175 Owner's Manual

Color TV Owner's Manual

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose this TV to rain or moisture.

If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it immediately and have it inspected by an Authorized TV Servicenter. Turning it off is not enough-your TV has power applied to some circuits even when the TV is turned off.

The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle Is II warning sign alerting you of

=dangerous

voltage" Inside the

productthat

presents a risk of electric shock.

DQ NOT OPEN

CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exc|amation point within the triangle Is a warning sign aleflJng you of Important instructions accompanldng the

product.

CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have

been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will

.help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If

in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical

Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

• Your TV operates on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power) and has a polarized AC plug. Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits into the wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension cord, make sure it is polarized.

_ AUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use

the polarized plug on this TV with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless both blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

MISE EN GARDE: Pour prrvenir les chocs

_lectriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisre de cet appareil avec une rallonge, une prise.de courant

• ou u:neautre sortie, _ moins que les lames ne pu!ssent _tre ins_rres _tfond sansqu'aucune pattie ne soit laiss_e _tdrcouvert. Introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser

jusqti au fond.

• All operating controls and their functions are identified and explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine maintenance, contact the nearest Authorizer! TV Servicenter. All servicing and adjustments to electrical components should be done by a qualified service technician.

Mail Your Registration Card Today.

• A Product Registration Card is packed with your set. Please fill out the card and returnit immediately.

• Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right to the protection available under the termsand conditions of the

warranty and also allows us to contact you should it ever

•become necessary.

o.With your .card on file, we can also help you in the event of

loss or theft by verifying your ownership.

•"If you did not receive a Product Registration Card, please contact your dealer.

Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at Home for Future Reference

• To obtain warranty parts and service, you must show your

sales receipt (or evidence of purchase) to your Authorized TV Servicenter.

• Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you will have it handy should service ever be needed. File it at home

for future reference. Do not mail your sales receipt to us,

Record Vital Information Here

o No other set has the same serial number as yours. You will

find the serial number and the model number on the back of

your set.

• Make sure you record both numbers below so that you will have them in case your set isstolen or if you need a complete

description for identification.

Model:

Serial:

Purchase Date: Dealer Name/Address/Phone:

Thank you for choosing RCA

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

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

About This Manual

To take full advantage of all the

features and benefits of this unique

TV, be sure to read this owner's

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

Table of Contents

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

Product Registration ............................................. Inside Front Cover

First-Time Operation ..................................................................... 2-3

Operating Instructions

Front Panel Controls ................................................................................... 4

TV On-Screen Status Displays ................................................................... 5

Remote Control

• Installing Batteries .................................................................................... 6

• TV Functions ......................................................................................... 7-8

VIDEO Button---General Instructions ........................................................ 9

AUDIO Button--General Instructions .........•........._................................... 10

• Sound Retrieval System --SRS (.) ........................................................ 11

SETUP Button---General Instructions ....................................................... 12

• Setting.Closed Captioning ........ :......_........................ ......_............. _.._......13

• Setting the Sleep Timer.._ ..................................... :.................... ............. _14

• Setting the Alarm.................... _.................... _.................. '........... _..... ....... 15

• Labeling Channels ............................... ................................................... 16

• Parental Control ...................................................................................... 17

• Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels) ................................... 18

• Setting up VCR Channels ...................................................................... 19

-oSetting up Cable Box Channel ................................................................ 20

Detailed Connections •

Tips to Read Before Connecting Components.., ........... ........... i.......... _....21

Monitor Panel ................................................ :........................................... 22

Antenna and Cable Connections

• Home Antenna Connections ............................. .i........................ i........... 23

• Cable-TV Connections ........................ ................................................... 24

• Programming Remote to Control Cable Box ........................................... 25

• Cable-TV Operation ................................................................................ 26

Component Connections

- Speaker Connections ..:............................... .............................. :......... :...27

• Camcorder ....................................................................... "........................ 28

• Standard VCR .................................................................................... 29-30

• S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ...................... i................. .............................. 30

• Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ............................................. 31

• Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ........................................................ 32

• Audio Amplifier... i......... :..................................................................... ...33

• Computers and Other Equipment ........................................................... 34

Reference Section

Trouble Checks ......... .... ........................................................ _.............. 35 -36

Cleaning and Care ................ :..................................................................... 37

Optional Accessories and Order Form ................................................. 38-40

Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference) ................................................... 41

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

The steps below will help you get your i v connecteo ano

working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find

detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience.

1. Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories thatcame packed with your TV.

Remote Control and Power Cord

Four _ Batteries

2. Install batteries in remote control.

Details are on page 6.

3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.

Most antennaor cable-TV systems Can be connected as

show here.

Incoming Cable from Antenna or Cable-TV System

Back of TV

• Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page

23.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV

are on pages 24.

• Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on

pages 29-30.

4. Attach power cord.

Firstattachthe fiat end of the power cord completely into the connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the otherend into a wall outl.et.

"llurn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel.

Pressthe TV button on

the remote to tum on the __ rv

TV. When using the Button

remote, remember to point it at the front of the

TV. Number--

Buttons Buttons

Pressthe VOLUME up or (Volume)

Buttons

down button to adjustthe volume to a desired

level.

Press the CHANNEL up or down button to select the next channel in memory. You can also press two number buttons to select a channel. To select a 3-digit cable channel (up to channel

128), press and hold number button 1 until 1--appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. Channels 2-13 were programmed into the channel memory for you at the factory, so

•pressing CHANNEL up or down stops at these channels only.

6. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory.

Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto select (highlight) the

AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +. Details are on

page 18.

- Button ---

+ Button

SETUP

Button

You can also add and erase channels from memory as desired by first pressing SETUP to select (highlight) the CHAN MEM function. Select the desired channel number by pressing the

CHANNEL up or down button or by pressing the two corresponding number buttons. Then press + to add a channel, or press - to erase a channel. Details are on page 18.

Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary.*

Select models have an extra large color picture tube. The F_ + HIQHI-----7

effects of geomagnetism _ Low

(Earth's magnetic field) may - OFF cause the picture to tilt slightly. PO_R,rY STRENGTH

The POLARITY and

STRENGTH switches on the

back of the TV let you

compensate for this effect. If PUR,rV

CORRECTION

the picture appears tilted, follow

these steps to improve it.

• Make sure the STRENGTH switch is in the OFF position as the diagram shows.

• Move the STRENGTH switch to the LOW position. If this improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the

STRENGTH switch to the.HIGH position. This should

correct the situation. If moving the STRENGTH switch makes the tilt worse, go to .the next step.

• Change the position of the POLARITY switch. If this

improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the

STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should

Correct the situation.

You may need to reset the POLARITY and STRENGTH switches ifthe TV is moved or repositioned in the room,

especially if the TV will be facing a different direction.

8. Set the clock.

Repeatedly press the SETUP button to select the CLOCK

SET display.

Press and hold the - button to select the correct hour (including AM or PM). Press and hold the + button to select the correct minute. The correct time will now appear on the screen whenever you change channels or press the TV or

DISPLAY button.

Note: If power is interrupted for an extended time, you will need

to reset the clock.

Review menus.

Press the VIDEO button to

see the video menu.

Repeatedly press the

VIDEO button to select desired function and then press + or - to change it.

Details are on page 9.

Picture R_set : :

Press the A UDIObutton to see the audio menu.

Repeatedly press AUDIO to select the desired function

and then press + or - to change it. Details are on page 10.

.......SRS ;;;;

Press the SETUP button to see the setup menu.

Repeatedly press SETUP to _ot_l_mer; _:00_:_:_@_:__ seloct the desired function

and then press + or - to change .........................

it. Details are on page 12.

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10. Review other features.

Later, after you feel comfortable with your TV and remote control, you can review the detailed control descriptions and special features covered in this manuai.

You can use the rest of this manual as a reference guide to review detailed information about each operating control and function. The alphabetical index in the back will help you quickly locate desired information.

*select inodcls only 3

Shown here are the front panel controls. The controls on your TV will resemble the picture shown here.

You can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to

operate the TV. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen.

(_ PO WER Button

• Press once to turn on TV.

• Press again to turn off TV.

(_ VOLUME Buttons

(Also + and - Buttons)

• Press VOLUME + to increase volume, or press VOLUME - to decrease volume.

• The volume display will automatically appear on the screen when you press the VOLUME buttons.

(_ CHANNEL Buttons

• Press CHANNEL up to see the next higher channel in memory.

• Press CHANNEL down to see the

next lower channel in memory.

• You can add or erase channels in

memory as desired. Details are on page 18.

(_ SETUP Button

• Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected (highlighted), then press + or - to adjust the setting.

• Details about using each function begin on page 12.

(_ VIDEO Button

• Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected (highlighted), then press + or - to adjust the setting.

• Details about using each function begin on page 9.

(_ AUDIO Button

• Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected, then press

+ or - to adjust the setting.

• Details about using each function begin on page 10.

(_) Power Indicator

• Lights whenever TV is turned on.

(_) Remote Sensor

• Receives commands from the remote control.

• When using the remotecontrol, point it toward this sensor.

Time

Sleep Timer

..........- @ Channel

Parental Control

@ Channel Label

Captioning

MUTE

Commercial Skip

Time Display This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you

change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button.

Sleep Timer (SLEEP)

This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER function has been activated. Details are on page 14.

PARENTAL CONTROL

This display appears to let you know the channel you have tuned is locked-out and not viewable because the

PARENTAL CONTROL function is activated. Details are on page 17.

MUTE

This display appears when the TV's sound is muted. It is

not displayed when closed captioning is turned on. Details are on page 8.

Commercial Skip

This display is a count-down timer that appears whenever the commercial skip function is activated. Details are on page 8.

CAPTIONED

This display appears if CAPTIONS 1 is available for the TV program being watched. Details are on page 13.

Channel Label This display appears when you label a channel. Details are

on page 16. Channel

This display shows the TV's channel number whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button.

The word STEREO appears next to the channel number if the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO and the channel

you've tuned is broadcasting stereo. An asterisk will appear behind the word stereo (STEREO*) if that stereo channel is

also broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program). Details about stereo and SAP.are on page 10.

Channels 90, 91, and 92 are used to see the signals coming from other devices like VCRs or camcorders that are connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV.

• Whe n you select channel 91, the words INPUT 1 appear to

let you know you are now watching whatever signal is coming in through the TV's INPUT 1 jacks.

• When you select channel 92, the words INPUT 2 appear to

let you know you are now watching whatev.er signal is coming in through the TV's INPUT 2 jacks.

• When you select channel 90, the word S-VIDEO appears to

let you know you are now watching whatever signal is coming in through the TV's S-VIDEO connector.

Operating Remote Control Before attempting to operate your

remote control, install the batteries as shown here.

Your remote control is designed to be

very rugged and will withstand a considerable drop. If it receives an extreme blow, the case is designed to

slightly separate at the seam rather than fracture. If this happens, simply squeeze the case where it separated until it snaps back together. The operation of the remote will probably

not be affected. -

Helpful Hint: The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam thattravels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when operating the remote control, you must point it directly atthe front of the TV Without objects between that can block the infrared light

beam.

- Installing/Replacing Batteries

1. Turn the remote control face

down.

2. Press down on the ridged area of

the battery cover and slide it off.

3. install four "AAA" batteries in the

battery compartment as shown. Make sureyou match the + end of each battery to the + end of the battery compartment.

4. Replace the cover and turn remote over-face up.

Notes:

• Never place anything heavy on top of the

remote control or lay it upside-down. This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and discharge the batteries.

• Replace the batteries when the TV fails to respond to the remote control.

• If you programmed your remote to

control other components, you may have to reprogram the code numbers when you change batteries. Try not to press any buttons while changing batteries.

Only the remote control buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the

buttons are used to operate other compatible RCA (as well as other brand) VCRs and cable-TV boxes.

Details for operating compatible VCRs and cable-TV boxes are on

pages 25 and 32.

Button _ DSPY (Display) Button

_ TV Button

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I(I(I@CLEAR Button

I(I(I_RES/MEM (Reset/Memory)

Button

(_) Number Buttons (0-9)

) PC (Previous Channel) Button

CS (Commercial Skip) Button

CHAN (Channel) Buttons

(_)+ and - Buttons

I(I_ VIDEO Button

VIDEO AUDIO SETUP MUTE

(_VOL (Volume) Buttons

(_ MUTE Button

I(I_ AUDIO Button

"_ SETUP Button

_ OFF Button

Press OFF to turn off TV.

(_DSPY (Display) Button

• Quickly removes menus and

displays from the screen.

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

the TV screen.

(_ TV Button

• Turns on TV and puts remote in "TV Mode" so that the other

remote buttons will control the TV.

• Displays time (if clock has been

set) and channel number on the

TV screen.

Important Note: Some buttons on the remote control will not control the TV

unless the remote is in the "TV Mode". If another component button (such as

VCR1) is pressed, the remote will go into the "VCR Mode" and will control

a compatible VCR. To get back into

the "TV Mode", simply press the

button labeled TV again. The remote

will go back into the "TV Mode" and

will control the TV again.

PC (Previous Channel)

Button

• Pressing the PC button causes the TV to change back to the last tuned channel. This is useful should you want to monitor two

channels.

• To operate, select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select the other channel by pressing two numberbuttons (for example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6).

• The TV will now change back andforth between the two

channels each time you press the

PC button.

@ CS (Commercial Skip)

Button

• Use this button when you want to scan other channels during a program break.

• When a break occurs, press CS once before changing channels. The TV will count down 30 seconds on the screen and then automatically switch channels

back to the original channel.

• Press CS twice if you want the

TV to count down 60 seconds. Each additional press will add

another 30 seconds to the count- down time (up to four minutes).

. To cancel, press CLEAR. The

countdown clock will disappear from the screen, andthe TV will stay tuned to the present channel.

• The counter will only display for 2 seconds if CAPTIONING is turned on.

CHANNEL Buttons

• Press CHANNEL up to select the next higher channel in channel memory.

• Press CHANNEL down to select the next lower channel in channel

memory.

• You can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details are on page 18.

(_ VOLUME Buttons

• Press VOLUME up to increase

volume.

• Press VOLUME down to decrease volume.

• The volume display will automatically appear on the screen when you press the

VOLUME buttons.

MUTE Button

• Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without

affecting the picture. This is especially useful during

•telephone calls or other interruptions.

• When the sound is muted, the word MUTE will be displayed on

the screen, except when

• CAPTIONING is turned on.

• To restore sound, press MUTE

again or press VOLUME up.

SETUP Button

• Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected, then press ÷ or - to adjust the setting.

• Details about using each function begin on page 12.

AUDIO Button

• Press repeatedly until the

•function you want is selected, then press + or - to adjust the setting.

• Details about using each function begin "onpage 10.

VIDEO Button

• Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected, then press + or - to adjust the setting. Press + or - again to adjust the picture settings.

• Details about using each function are on page 9.

and - Buttons Use these buttons after you have

pressed one of the three menu buttons (VIDEO, AUDIO, or

SETUP).

Number Buttons (0-9)

• These buttons let you directly access any channel number, even if the channel is not in the

channel memory.

• To select a Channel, press two number buttons (first one, then the other). For example, press 0

then 6 for channel 6.• Press 1 then 3 for channel 13.

• To select a 3-digit number (like

125), press and hold number button luntil 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two

numbers. Note: YourTV will tune up to channel 125. Check with your cable

company to determine which channels are available in your area.

RES/MEM (Reset/Memory)

Button

• When the remote is in the "TV

Mode" (as explained •inthe Important Note on page 10), this button is the RES (Reset) button. Pressing it will return the video functions (color, tint, contrast, brightness, and sharpness) to their original factory settings.

• Vghen the remote is in the

"VCR Mode", the RES/MEM button becomes the MEM

(Memory) button. Pressing it turns on a compatible VCR's counter memory function.

@ CLEAR Button

• Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display messages (except MUTE).

Repeatedly press the VIDEO button to

select (highlight) the video function you want to change, then press + or - to adjust it. Pressing the RES/MEM button lets you move back up the menu screen.

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The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color.

The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more red tint, or press - to add more green tint.

The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the picture. Press + to increase contrast, or press - to decrease contrast.

The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the dark portions of the picture. Press + to increase brightness, or press - to decrease brightness.

The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + to

increase sharpness, or press - to decrease sharpness.

The PICTURE RESET function lets you quickly change al!the video functions (shown above) back to the factory settings. Press either + or - to reset the video functions.

The video menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + Or - within a few seconds.

Via remote control, yout TV will "remember" .which function you displayed last-even after the menu has disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust the same function again, simply press the + or - button on the remote control. The last function you adjUsted will reappear on the TV screen.

_unctions at low settings will he!p delay _e _rinfmg but ;. _

it is often too easy for someone m your family to leave the

Adjusting for a Color Picture that Pleases You

1.Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a black-and-white image on the screen.

2. Adjust contrastuntil the picturepleases you.

3. Adjust brightness until the black partsof the picture appear black. You may need to wait until the picture shows something you're sure is black• to.make this adjustment. Be careful not to

lose the details•in darkly shaded areas.

4. Increase color until you reach a pleasing level of intensity.

5. Adjust tint until flesh tones or other color objects appear natural.

6. Adjust sharpness for a pleasing level of picture sharpness. (For

weak signals, the picture may be more pleasing with sharpness

decreased.)

Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels The channel numbers you select to see signals from components

(like a VCR) that are connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV are called input channels. Selecting channel 90 lets you see the signal coming from whatever component is attached to the

S-VIDEO connector, channel 91 lets you see the signal from the

INPUT 1 jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the signal from the

INPUT 2 jacks. Your TV is equipped with a custom picture

memory for these input channels. When the TV is tuned to one of these channels (90, 91, 92), you can change the picture settings for

that component's signal as desired without changing the settings of

any other channel. This is very useful because you'll be able to

adjust for the best picture from each of your components and the TV will remember those settings automatically the next time you

tune that input channel.

RepeatedlypresstheAUDIO button to

select (highlight) the audio function

you want to change, then press + or - to adjust it. Pressing the RES/MEM button lets you move back up the menu screen.

The audio menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds.

Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which

function you displayed last-even after the menu has disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust the same function again, simply press the + or - button on the remote control. The last function you adjusted will reappear on the TV Screen.

The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to

increase treble or press - to decrease treble.

The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase bass, or press - to decrease bass.

The BALANCE function adjusts the left/right balance of sound from the speakers. When adjusting the BALANCE function, sit in your normal viewing seat while pressing the + and - buttons until the sound seems to originate from a point halfway between the speakers. Press + to increase sound from the right speaker, or press - to increase sound from the left speaker.

The STEREO/SAP function lets you choose either MONO (monaural), STEREO, or SAP audio (if available) by pressing + or -. When a station is broadcasting stereo and the STEREO/SAP functio n is set to STEREO, the stereo indicator (STEREO) will appear on the screen before the channel number. Normally you can leave the STEREO/SAP function set to STEREO and your TV will then automatically reproduce either monaural or stereo, audio-whichever is broadcast. Some TV stations that broadcast stereo also broadcast another sound channel called SAP (Second Audio Program) which is sometimesused to offer the program in another language. Your TV lets you know when SAP audio is available by displaying an asterisk (.) on the screen after the stereo indicator like this (STEREO*). If you want to listen to the SAP channel when the asterisk appears, change the STEREO/SAP function to its SAP setting. The SAP setting will only appear in the function when SAP is available. Your TV will then reproduce the SAP audio until you change channels or return the STEREO/SAP function back to STEREO.

Note: Some TV stations transmit a "pilot" signal that makes your TV think it's receiving stereo, even though the broadcast signal is monaural. The pilot signal will make the stereo indicator (STEREO) appear on the screen next to the channel number, however, you will not be able to hear stereo sound. If this.happens, check with the TV station to inquire whether the program being broadcast is in .true stereo or monaural audio.

The SRS: ON/OFF function lets you add greater depth and dimension to stereo broadcasts. You can turn this function on and off as desired by

pressing + or - to change the setting between ON and OFF. You may prefer to leave this function set to ON. Your TV will then automatically process the stereo signals whenever a stereo broadcast is received (or whenever a stereo tape is played through a stereo VCR that is connected to the TV's audio/video jacks labeled INPUT). Details are on page 11.

The SRS WIDTH function lets you enhance the perceived audio separation that occurs when the above SRS function is ON. Pressing + or - changes the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCE. Details are on page 11.

The SPEAKERS function lets you turn off the TV's internal speakers by

pressing + or - to change the setting between ON and OFF.. You will probably want to leave the TV's speakers turned on unless you connect an amplifier (with its own set of speakers) to the appropriate jacks on the back of the TV as described on page 27.

Your TV includes a feature called SRS (O)* (Sound Retrieval System) which brings dimensional realism to

both stereo and mono broadcasts. When the SRS ON/OFF function is

set to ON and the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO, your TV electronically increases the audio separation of the speakers so you can perceive a more spacious stereo sound effect. If a stereo signal is not present, you can set the SRS

ON/OFF function to its SYNTH STEREO setting to synthesize and

process the mono signal. When the SRS ON/OFF function is

set to ON, you can also change the next menu item called SRS WIDTH between NORMAL or ENHANCED.

When this function is set to ENHANCED, the perceived audio separation will be greater. Try both settings and select the one you prefer

for your room acoustics.

Note: Some material (audio) will be more affected than others.

SRS (O) allows you to hear multiple

sound sources. Audio frequencies are

processed to establish directional cues which gives the impression that sound is coming from all parts of the room. External speakers are not

required, but the addition of high quality external speakers optimizes

the sound performance of your TV.

*SRS and (O) are registered trademarks of Hughes

Aircraft Company, a division of GM Hughes Electronics.

-Turning On SRS (O)

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select AUDIO MENU, press +, and

then repeatedly press MENU again to select SRS ON/OFF function.

Note: You can also change the

SRS:ON/OFF function between ON and

OFF without going through the menu by

pressing the SRS button on the remote.

2. Repeatedly press the + button to change the settingbetween OFFI

ON, and SYNTH STEREO.

• If the broadcast you are receiving is stereo audio, select ON. The STEREO/SAP function must be set

to STEREO before you can hear SRS (0) sound with this setting.

• If the broadcast you are receiving is mono audio, select SYNTH

STEREO.

• If you do not want SRS (O), select OFF.

3. Press MENU button to select next menu item called SRS WIDTH. Pressing + or - will change the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCED. Try both settings and select the one you prefer.

Note: After turning SRS or synthetic stereo on, you may find it desirable to

readjust the VOLUME, BASS, and

TREBLE controls to optimize the sound.

The SRS effect, tonal balance, and

volume level will vary from channel to channel depending on the production qualities of the program material.

RepeatedlypresstheSETUP button to

select (highlight) the setup function you want to change, then press + or - to adjust it. Pressing the RES/MEM button lets you move back up the menu screen.

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The setup menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds.

Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which function you displayed last-even after the menu has disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust the same function again, simply press the + or - button on the remote control. The last function you adjusted will appear on the

TV screen.

The CAPTIONING feature lets you display as text on the screen the audio portion of certain programs encoded with the Closed Captioning (CC) information. Four types of closed captioning are available. Select CAPTIONS 1 for full translation of the primary language in your area. CAPTIONS 2 is used for an alternate service, such as secondary language translation or simplified English. Two Text modes are also supported.

By setting the SLEEP TIMER, you can program your TV to turn itself off after a certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an hour or so before going to sleep. Press the + or - button to select the length of time you want the TV to stay on.

You can program your TV to turn on and/or off at the times you choose by setting the ALARM function.

CHAN LABEL lets you program names (or labels) for the channel numbers. The names you select will then appear on the screen whenever the channel number is displayed.

The PARENTAL CONTROL feature lets you lock out any channels that you don't want your children to watch. Pressing + or - switches this function from OFF to ON. When this function is set to ON, channels that have been locked out with the CHAN CTRL function cannot be viewed..When this function is set to OFF, all channels can. be viewed.

The CHAN CTRL (Channel Control) function works hand-in-hand with the PARENTAL CONTROL function. It lets you select the channels you want to lock out. First select the channel number you want to lock out and then press + to change this function from NORMAL to LOCKED. When the

PARENTAL CONTROL function is set to ON, the channels you locked with this function cannot be viewed.

When you press + or - to start the AUTOPROGRAM function, the TV will automatically cycle through all channels and place the active channels for your area in its channel memory. Pressing the CHANNEL up or down buttons will then allow you to scan only active channels.

Th.e CHAN MEM function allows you to erase and add channels to channel memory as desired.

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The CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have a cable-TV system

_ or a home antenna connected to the TV. Your TV is so automatic that you

will probably never need to change this function. When your TV "

....autoprograms, it automatically adjusts the CABLE/AIR setting for you. If

ii you should ever need to override the automatic setting, press + or - to

change it. ' The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will

automatically tune when you press the VCR 1 button on the remote.

The VCR 2 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR 2 button on the remote.

The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the CABLE button on the remote.

After you set the clock, you will be able to see the on-screen time display whenever you change channels or press the DISPLAY or TV button on the remote control. To set the clock when this function is selected, first press and hold - to set the correct hour (including AM and PM). Then press and hold + to set the correct minutes.

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