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WARNING: o 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
imraediately and have it inspected by an Authorized TV
Servicenter. Turning it off is not enough-your TV has power
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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
he]Lpavoid 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 CanadianElectrical Code, Part 1)

which provides guidelines forproper 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 pr_venir les chocs

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appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de courant

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• All operating controls and their functions are identified and

explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine
maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized TV Servicenter.
All servicing and adjustments to electrical components
should be done by a qualified service technician.

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Mail Your Registration Card Today

• 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 fight 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:

Thank you for choosing RCA
Congratulations on your purchase of

an RCA TV. You have selected a

high-quality, precision-engineered
insuument 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 FrontCover

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

Operating Instructions

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

"IVOn-Screen Status Displays ................................................................... 5

Remote Control

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

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

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

Picture-in-Picture ................................................................................. 10-11

VIDEO Menu- General Instructions......................................................... 12

AUDIO Menu- General Instructions ........................................................ 13

• Sound Retrieval System-SRS(O ) ......................................................... 14

SETUP Menu- General Instructions ......................................................... 15

• Setting Closed Captioning ...................................................................... 16

• Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................................................... 17

• Setting the Alarm .................................................................................... 18

• Labeling Channels ................................................................................... 19

• Parental Control ....................................................................................... 20

• Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels) ................................... 21

• Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) ........................................ 2 l

• Setting up VCR Channels ....................................................................... 22

• Setting up Cable Box Channel................................................................ 23

Detailed Connections

Tips to Read Before Connecting Components .......................................... 24

Monitor Panel ............................................................................................ 25

Antenna and Cable Connections

• Home Antenna Connections ................................................................... 26

• Cable-TV Connections ........................................................................... 27

• Programming Remote to Control Cable Box.......................................... 28

• Cable-TV Operation .............................................................................. .29

Component Connections

• StandardVCR.................................................................................... 30-31

• S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ...................................................................... 31

• Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs .............................................. 32

• Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ......................................................... 33

• Camcorder................................................................................................ 34

• Computers and Other Equipment ............................................................ 35

• Audio Amplifier ...................................................................................... 36

• Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment .............................. 37

• Speaker Connections .............................................................................. 38

Reference Section

Optional Accessories and Order Form.................................................. 39-41

Trouble Checks .................................................................................... 42-44

Cleaning and Care ..................................................................................... 44

Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference) ................................................... 45

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

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

1.Unpack TV and accessories.

Shown here axethe accessories that came packed with your TV.

Remote Control Power Cord

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.

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

page 26.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV
are on pages 27.

• Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on

pages 30-31.

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.

5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and

• 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 VOLUME up or
down button to adjust the

volume to a desired level.

• Press the CHANNEL up or

select a channel.

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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 I-- 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. 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.

6. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory.

To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU
button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to

display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU again
to select the AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +.
Details are on page 21.

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

Press MENU repeatedly 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 21.

7. Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary.*

Some TV models have an extra
large color picture tube. The _ + .,G.1----I

effects of geomagnetism [_3 _ow

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cause the picture to tilt slightly. _xAR,rY STRENGr"
The POLARITY and

STRENGTH switches on the
back of the TV let you
compensate for this effect. If poR,rY

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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 if the TV is moved or repositioned in the room,
especially if the TV will be facing a different direction.

9. Review menus.

1. To see the video menu, repeatedly 0_ I
press MENU button to select _ u t

VIDEO MENU and then press +. iX _ I
Repeatedly press MENU to select _=__

desired function and then press + O _

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or - to adjust it. Details are on Lr,:-_ i
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2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU to select

the AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to adjust it.
Details begin on page 13.

81. Set the clock.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP

MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again

to select the CLOCK SET display.

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

SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press
MENU to select desired function and then press + or - to

adjust it. Details begin on page 15.

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.

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Sthownhere is the front panel control. You
can use either the front panel controls orthe

remote control to operate the TV. When using
the remote control, point ittoward the screen.

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O POWER Button

• Press once to turn on TV.

• Press again to turnoff TV.

• On some models, an indicator on the POWER button will
light whenever the "IV is turnedon.

(_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.

_3 ) 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 21.

(_ MENU Button

• Press repeatedlyuntil the menu you want to display is
selected, then press + or -. Next pressMENU repeatedly to

select the function you want to adjustand thenpress + or -
to adjustthe setting.

• Details about using each functionbegin on page 12.

- and + Buttons

Use these buttons after you have pressed the MENU button

to enter or adjust functions.

(_ Time

(_ Sleep Timer

Q Parental Control

_ MUTE

Channel

Channel Label

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_ Commercial Skip

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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 17.

PARENTAL CONTROL

This display appears to let you know the channel you

have tuned is locked-out and not viewable because the

PARENTALCONTROL function is activated. Details
areon page 20.

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 9.

Captioning
This display appears if CAPTIONS 1 is turned on and the

TV program uses closed captioning. Details are on page 16.

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Channel Label

This display appears when you label a channel. Details are
on page 19.

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 13.

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 1appear to

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

5

Before attempting to operate your
remote control, install the batteries

as shown here.

'Hae 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.

Ybur 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.

--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 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 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 the batteries. Try not

to press any buttons while changing

batteries.

6

Basic

Operation Theory
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 ON/OFF 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, 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 buttons to control other brands of VCRS are on page 33.

Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio
equipment are on page 37. Details for programming the CABLE

button to control cable boxes are on page 28.

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Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are

de.,_cdbed here. The rest of the buttons are used to
op._rate VCRs (pages 32-33), cable-TV boxes

(page 28), and audio equipment (page 27).

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_t_ TV Button

• TurnsonTVand puts remotein "TV Mode"so thatthe other
remotebuttonswill control theTV.

• Displaystime (if clockhasbeen set) and channel numberon the
TV screen.

Important Note: Some buttonson the remotecontrol will not

control theTVunless the remoteis inthe"TV Mode". If another
component button(suchas VCR2)is pressed, the remotewill go into

the "VCRMode" and will controla compatible VCR. Toget back
intothe "TV Mode", simplypress the buttonlabeled TV. The

remote will go back into the "TV Mode" and will control the TV
again.

( 2_ 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 21.

VOLUME Buttons

• Press VOLUME up to increase volume.

• Press VOLUME down to decrease volume.

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 orpress VOLUME up.

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 number buttons (for example,
press 0 then 6 forchannel 6). The TV will now change back and

forth between the two channels each time you press the PC
button.

_ DISPLAY Button

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

• Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen.

_'_ CLEAR Button

• Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display

messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL

_ SRS (0)* Button

• Press repeatedly to change settings of SRS (0) function (Sound

Retrieval System).

• Details areon page 13-14.

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Picture-in-Picture Buttons

• Press PIP to activate the picture-in-picture feature.

• Press PIP again to deactivate the picture-in-picture feature.

• Press FRZ to freeze the small picture.

• Press MOVE to move the small picture to the next corner.

• Press SWAP to switch the small picture with the large picture.

• Details are on pages 10-11.

O_MENU Button and -/+ Buttons

• Press MENU 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 12.

Q 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 I jacks and channel 92 accesses the INPUT 2jacks.

_CS (Commercial Skip) Button

• Use thisbuttonwhen youwantto scan otherchannelsduringa

programbreak.

• Whenabreakoccurs,pressUSonce before changingchannels.
TheTV will countdown30secondson the screen andthen

automaticallyswitchchannelsbackto theoriginalchannel.

• PressCStwice if youwanttheTVtocountdown60 seconds.
Eachadditionalpresswill addanother30 secondstothe

countdowntime (uptofive minutes) andthen each additional
presswilladd another 60 secondsto the countdowntime (upto

60 minutes).

• Tocancel,pressCLEAR. Thecountdownclockwill disappear
fromthescreen, and theTV will staytunedtothe present

channel.

(_) 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.

OFF/ON Button

• Press OFF/ONto turnoff TV.

At"teryou connect another video source (like a VCR) to your

TV, you'll be able to display two different programs on the TV
at the same time.

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Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

1 Connect another video source (such as a VCR or

camcorder) to INPUT1 or INPUT2 on your TV (as shown oa
pages 30-31).

2 Turn on the TV and select a channel.

3 Press the Pipbutton on the remote. A little picture will

appear on the screen. The little picture and the big picture
will be the same.

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Note: The remote must be

in the "TV mode" when you
press the PIPbutton. To put
remote in "TV mode", press

the TVbutton.

To get a picture from the other source (VCR, camcorder,

etc.), first turn on the other source, and then select TV
channel 90, 91, or 92 (explained at top of next column).

The picture from the other source will appear in the little
picture.

• If the other source is connected to the TV's INPUT 1jacks,

select TV channel 91 to see the signal. If you have
programmed the vcm (or VCR2)button to automatically

select channel 91 as described on page 22, press vcm (or

VCR2).

• Select channel 92 if the other source is connected to the

TV's INPUT2jacks. If you have programmed the VCR1(or
VCR2)button to automatically select channel 92 as

described on page 22, press VCRt(or VCR2).

• Select channel 90 if the other source is connected to the

TV's s-viDEOconnector. (Remember to also connect the
regular video cable to the VIDEOINPUT1jack for picture-

in-picture viewing.). The TV automatically minimizes
any annoying differences in tint between the small and
large picture by electronically coupling the S-VIDEOinput

"to the INPUT1 input. If you have programmed the VCR1

(or VCR2)button to automatically select channel 90 as
described on page 22, press vcR1 (or VCR2).

ChangingChannels (PIP)

To change channels on the picture from the TV, press the TV
button on the remote, and then press either the CHANNELup

or down button or two number buttons.

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To change channels on the picture coming from the VCR,
press the VCR1or VCR2button (if you've programmed one of

these buttons to control the VCR as described on page 32)
and then press either the CHANup or down button or two
number buttons. You can also change the VCR's picture by

pressing the CHANNELbuttons on the front of the VCR.

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Whenever the picture-in-picture feature is activated, the small
picture can be moved, frozen, or switched with the main

picture as desired. Details are on the next page.

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Whenever you have the picture-in-picture
(PIP) feature activated as described on the

previous page, you can move, freeze, or
switch the big and little pictures as desired.

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Press and release MOVEto move the small

picture to the next corner.

Press SWAPtO switch the small picture with the
main picture.

Press FREEZEto freeze the small picture.
Press FREEZEagain to return to an action picture.

Pressing the PIPbutton will cancel PiPand
remove the little picture from the screen.

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1. Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and

then press + or - to display the video menu.

2. Repeatedly
press

MENU to
select

function,
then press

_-or - to
adjust it.

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 all 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, 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 I jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the signal

from the INPUT 2jacks. 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 forthe best picture from each of your

components and the TV will remember those settings
automatically the next time you tune that input channel.

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1. Repeatedly press MENU to select AUDIO MENU

and then press + or- to display the audio menu.

2. Repeatedly

press

MENU to
select

function,
then press

+ or- to
adjust it.

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

;_ z _._ 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

:i the TV's audio/video jacks labeled INPUT). Details are on page 17.

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 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 17.

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 38.

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