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USER’S GUIDE

Safety Precautions

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

• Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right to the protection available under the terms and conditions of the warranty and also allows us to contact you should it ever become necessary.

• 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

• 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 is stolen or if you need a complete description for identification.

Model: Serial: Purchase Date: Dealer Name/Address/Phone:

Product Registration

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Cautions

Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power) . FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

may void the user’s authority to operate it.

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.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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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 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

• Basic Operation Theory............................................................................7

• TV Functions.........................................................................................8-9

VIDEO Menu– General Instructions.........................................................10

AUDIO Menu– General Instructions.........................................................11

• Sound Retrieval System–SRS(.) .........................................................12

SETUP Menu– General Instructions.........................................................13

• Setting Closed Captioning......................................................................14

• Setting the Sleep Timer...........................................................................15

• Setting the Alarm....................................................................................16

• Labeling Channels..................................................................................17

• Parental Control......................................................................................18

• Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels)...................................19

• Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) .......................................19

• Setting up VCR Channels ......................................................................20

• Setting up Cable Box Channel................................................................21

Detailed Connections

Tips to Read Before Connecting Components..........................................22

Monitor Panel............................................................................................23

Antenna and Cable Connections

• Home Antenna Connections...................................................................24

• Cable-TV Connections ...........................................................................25

• Programming Remote to Control Cable Box..........................................26

• Cable-TV Operation ...............................................................................27

Component Connections

• Standard VCR....................................................................................28-29

• S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR......................................................................29

• Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs.............................................30

• Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ........................................................31

• Camcorder...............................................................................................32

• Computers and Other Equipment ...........................................................33

• Audio Amplifier......................................................................................34

• Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment..............................35

• Speaker Connections ..............................................................................36

Reference Section

Optional Accessories and Order Form.................................................37-39

Trouble Checks....................................................................................40-42

Cleaning and Care.....................................................................................42

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................43

Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference) ...................................................44

Introduction

CAUTION: Take extreme caution if

you plan to display video games or computer screens on your TV. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for several hours, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. For this reason, we do not recommend connecting video games, computers, or similar devices to your TV. Keeping the TV's BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST functions at low settings will help delay the imprinting but it is often too easy for someone in your family to leave the pattern displayed too long and imprint the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel.

• Press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. When using the remote, remember to point it at the front of the TV.

• Press the VOL up or down button to adjust the volume to a desired level.

• Press the CHAN up or down button to select a 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 CHAN up or down stops at these channels only. When you start the AutoProgramming feature (described below), your set automatically scans through all channels and place only the active channels for your area into its channel memory.

• Details about using the remote are on page 6-9.

INPUT ANTENNA

SKIP

DISPLAY

MUTE PREV CH

REC PAUSESTOP

PLAY

VCR

LDAUDIO

REW FF

CLEAR RESET

(

) SRS

•

MOVE

PROG

•

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The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly.

1. Unpack TV and accessories.

Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV.

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First-Time Operation

Remote Control

Power Cord

Four AAA Batteries for

Remote

2. Install batteries in remote control.

Details are on page 6.

3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.

Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as show here.

• Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page 24.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 25.

• Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on pages 28-29.

4. Attach power cord.

First attach the flat end of the power cord completely into the connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Back of TV

6. AutoProgram the TV’s channel memory.

To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU•PROG button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU•PROG again to select the AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +. Details are on page 19.

You can also add and erase channels from memory as desired. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU, then press + to display the setup functions.

Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to select (highlight) the CHAN MEM function. Select the desired channel number by pressing the CHAN 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 19.

Mute Video Menu Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Set Alarm Chan Label Parental Ctrl: Off Chan Ctrl: Normal

Autoprogram

Chan Label Parental Ctrl: Off Chan Ctrl: Normal Autoprogram

Chan Mem: Stored

Chan Label Parental Ctrl: Off Chan Ctrl: Normal Autoprogram

Chan Mem: Erased

Button

CHANNEL

Buttons

VOLUME

Buttons

Number Buttons

CABLE/ANTENNA

INPUT ANTENNA

SKIP

DISPLAY

MUTE PREV CH

REC PAUSESTOP

PLAY

VCR

LDAUDIO

REW FF

CLEAR RESET

(

) SRS

•

MOVE

PROG

•

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CAUTION: Matching stands were designed to be used with

the TV models included in this book. The recommended stands are provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pulled off or tipped over. Your RCA dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your TV.

Stands are not available by mail order. To locate your nearest RCA dealer call 1-800-336-1900.

If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take precautions that the stand or 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.

8. Set the clock.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU•PROG button to select the SETUP MENU and then press +. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly again to select the CLOCK SET display.

2. 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.

3. To see the setup menu, repeatedly press MENU•PROG to

select SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU•PROG to select desired function and then press + or – to adjust it. Details begin on page 13.

First-Time Operation (continued)

12:00AM 12

Cable/Air: Cable VCR1 Chan: Off VCR2 Chan: Off Cable Chan: Off

Clock Set: -Hr +Min

Mute Video Menu Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Mute Video Menu Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Captioning: Off

Sleep Timer: 0:00 Set Alarm Chan Label Parental Ctrl: Off

Chan Ctrl: Normal

Chan Mem: Stored Cable/Air: Cable VCR 1 Chan: Off VCR 2 Chan: Off Cable Chan: Off Clock Set –Hr +Min

Autoprogram

9. Review menus.

1. To see the video menu, repeatedly

press MENU•PROG button to select VIDEO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU•PROG to select desired function and then press + or – to adjust it. Details are on page 10.

2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU•PROG to select the AUDIO MENU and then press + or – to adjust it. Details begin on page 11.

Mute

Video Menu

Audio Menu Setup Menu

Color –..........l..........+

Tint –.......l.............+

Contrast –..............l......+

Bright –.........l...........+

Sharp –.............l.......+

Picture Reset

Mute Video Menu

Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Treble –..........l..........+

Bass –.......l.............+

Bal –..............l......+

Stereo/SAP: Stereo SRS: Off

SRS Width: Off Speakers: On

PROG

•

— +

MOVE

INPUT ANTENNA

SKIP

DISPLAY

MUTE PREV CH

REC PAUSESTOP

PLAY

VCR

LDAUDIO

REW FF

CLEAR RESET

(

) SRS

•

MOVE

PROG

•

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12:00AM 12

CABLE/AIR: CABLE VCR 1 CHAN: 91 VCR 2 CHAN: 92 CABLE CHAN: 12

CLOCK SET:-HR +MIN

MENU CH VOL POWER

–

VOLCH

MENU Button

• Press repeatedly until the menu you want to display is selected, then press + or –. Next press MENU repeatedly to select the function you want to adjust and then press + or – to adjust the setting.

• Details about using each function begin on page 10.

– and + Buttons

Use these buttons after you have pressed the MENU button to enter or adjust functions.

POWER Button

• Press once to turn on TV.

• Press again to turn off TV.

• On some models, an indicator on the POWER button will light whenever the TV is turned on.

VOL (Volume) Buttons

• Press VOL up to increase volume, or press VOL down to decrease volume.

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

CH (Channel) Buttons

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

• Press CH down to see the next lower channel in memory.

• You can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details are on page 19.

Front Panel Controls

Shown here is the front panel control. 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.

Channel

Captioning

Channel Label

Mute 3:52

Parental Control

10:31AM Stereo 13 Sleep

Input 1 91 Input 2 92 S-Video 90

Captioned

ABC

TV On-Screen Status Displays

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 15.

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 18.

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 9.

Commercial Skip

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

Captioning

This display appears if CAPTIONS 1 is turned on and the TV program uses closed captioning. Details are on page 14.

Channel Label

This display appears when you label a channel. Details are on page 17.

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 11.

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.

• When 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 whatever 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.

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Time

Sleep Timer

MUTE

Commercial Skip

Parental Control

Remote Control Operation

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

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

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.

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 sure you insert the negative (–) end of each battery first.

4.Replace the cover and turn remote

over–face up.

Notes:

• Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upsidedown. 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 the batteries. Try not to press any buttons while changing batteries.

Installing/Replacing Batteries

INPUT ANTENNA

SKIP

DISPLAY

MUTE PREV CH

REC PAUSESTOP

PLAY

VCR

LDAUDIO

REW FF

CLEAR RESET

(

) SRS

•

MOVE

PROG

•

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Remote Control Operation

(continued)

Step 1

First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want to control. You can program each of these buttons to control most brands of equipment.*

Step 2

Then press POWER button to turn on that

component.

Note: The TV and some other components will automatically turn on when you press the component button in step 1. Press this button to turn the component off.

Step 3

These function buttons can now be used to control the basic functions of the component you selected in step 1. To control a different component, first press its component button (VCR1, VCR2•LD, DSS•CABLE, AUDIO, or TV), and then press the desired function button.

Note: Not all components have functions that can be controlled by these buttons, but you can experiment with your particular models to discover exactly which buttons will control it.

* The TV button automatically controls your TV – no additional

programming is required. Details for programming the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons to control other brands of VCRs are on page

31. Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio equipment are on page 35. Details for programming the DSS•CABLE button to control cable boxes are on page 26.

Basic Operation Theory

Function

Buttons

Component

Buttons

Remote Control Operation

(continued)

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 VCR2•LD) 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. The remote will go back into the “TV Mode” and will control the TV again.

POWER Button

• Press POWER to turn off TV.

CHAN Buttons

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

• Press CHAN down to select the next lower channel in channel memory.

• You can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details are on page 19.

VOL Buttons

• Press VOL up to increase volume.

• Press VOL down to decrease volume.

DISPLAY Button

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

• Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen.

SKIP (Commercial Skip) Button

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

• When a break occurs, press SKIP 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 SKIP twice if you want the TV to count down 60 seconds. Each additional press will add another 30 seconds to the countdown time (up to five minutes) and then each additional press will add another 60 seconds to the countdown time (up to 60 minutes).

• To cancel, press CLEAR. The countdown clock will disappear from the screen, and the TV will stay tuned to the present channel.

Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 30-31), a DSS®Receiver or cable-TV boxes (page 26), and audio equipment (page 35).

INPUT ANTENNA

SKIP

DISPLAY

MUTE PREV CH

REC PAUSESTOP

PLAY

VCR

LDAUDIO

REW FF

CLEAR RESET

(

) SRS

•

MOVE

PROG

•

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DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

MENU•PROG Button and –/+ Buttons

• Press MENU•PROG repeatedly until the menu you want to display is selected, then press + or –. Next press MENU•PROG repeatedly to select the function you want to adjust and then press + or – to adjust the setting. Details about using each function begin on page 10.

Arrow Buttons

• Pressing the arrow -/+ buttons lets you adjust functions in the menu system.

SRS (•)* Button

• Press repeatedly to change settings of SRS (•) function (Sound Retrieval System).

• Details are on pages 11-12.

* SRS, Sound Retrieval System, and the SRS logo (•) are registered trademarks of SRS

Labs, Inc.

Remote Control Operation (continued)

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.

• To restore sound, press MUTE again or press VOL up.

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button

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

• To operate, select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select the other channel by pressing two number buttons (for example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6). The TV will now change back and forth between the two channels each time you press the PREV CH button.

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 cable channel (like 127), press and hold number button 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

Note: Your TV will tune up to channel 128. Check with your cable company to determine which channels are available in your area.

INPUT Button

• Lets you quickly view signals from the INPUT jacks. Pressing this button switches the TV from its current channel directly to channel 90, then channel 91, then channel 92.

• Channel 90 lets you see the signals coming from a device that is connected to the S-VIDEO connector. Channel 91 accesses the INPUT 1 jacks and channel 92 accesses the INPUT 2 jacks.

CLEAR Button

• Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL.

RESET Button

• Press RESET to return the picture adjustments to the original settings.

VIDEO MENU – General Instructions

The video 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.

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.

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.

2.Repeatedly

press

MENU• PROG to

select function, then press + or – to adjust it.

Mute

Video Menu

Audio Menu Setup Menu

Color –..........l..........+

Tint –.......l.............+

Contrast –..............l......+

Bright –.........l...........+

Sharp –.............l.......+

Picture Reset

1.Repeatedly press MENU•PROG to select VIDEO MENU

and then press + or – to display the video menu.

The PICTURE RESET function lets you quickly change all the video functions (shown above) back to the factory settings. Press either + or – to reset the video functions, or use the RESET button on the remote.

AUDIO MENU – General Instructions

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 function 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 sometimes used 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 12.

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 12.

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 36.

1.Repeatedly press MENU•PROG to select AUDIO

MENU and then press + or – to display the audio

menu.

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

2.Repeatedly

press

MENU• PROG to

select function, then press + or – to adjust it.

Mute Video Menu

Audio Menu

Setup Menu

SRS Width: Off Speakers: On

Treble –..........l..........+

Bass –.......l.............+

Balance –..............l......+

Stereo/SAP: Stereo SRS: Off

Sound Retrieval System – SRS (•)

Your TV includes a feature called SRS (

•

)* (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 (

•

) 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, Sound Retrieval System, and the SRS logo (•) are

registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU•PROG

button to select AUDIO MENU, press +, and then repeatedly press

MENU•PROG 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 setting between OFF, 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 (•) sound with this setting.

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

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

3. Press MENU•PROG 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.

Turning On SRS (•)

Treble –..........l..........+

Bass –.......l.............+

Balance –..............l......+

Stereo/SAP: Stereo

SRS: Off

Treble –..........l..........+

Bass –.......l.............+

Balance –..............l......+

Stereo/SAP: Stereo

SRS: On

Treble –..........l..........+

Bass –.......l.............+

Balance –..............l......+

Stereo/SAP: Stereo

SRS: Synth Stereo

Bass –.......l.............+

Balance –..............l......+

Stereo/SAP: Stereo SRS: On

SRS Width: Normal

Bass –.......l.............+

Balance –..............l......+

Stereo/SAP: Stereo SRS: On

SRS Width: Enhanced

SETUP MENU – General Instructions

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.

The PARENTALCONTROL 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 PARENTALCONTROL 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 PARENTALCONTROL 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 CHANup or down buttons will then allow you to scan only active channels.

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

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 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•LD button on the remote.

The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the DSS•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.

1.Repeatedly press MENU•PROG to select SETUP

MENU and then press + or – to display the setup

menu.

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

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.

2.Repeatedly

press

MENU• PROG to

select function, then press + or – to adjust it.

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

Mute Video Menu Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Captioning: Off

Sleep Timer: 0:00 Set Alarm Chan Label Parental Ctrl: Off

Chan Ctrl: Normal

Chan Mem: Stored Cable/Air: Cable

VCR 1 Chan: Off VCR 2 Chan: Off

Cable Chan: Off Clock Set –Hr +Min

Autoprogram

The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of programs encoded with the Closed Captioning (CC) information as text on the screen. 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 secondary language translation, or an alternate service, such as simplified English. Two Text modes are also supported.

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