RCA F35100ST User Manual

First-Time Operation

pp. 2-3

Complete Operator’s Guide and Reference Manual

VCR1

VCR2

CABLE AUDIO

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INPUT CS PC

MUTE

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ANT PROG CLEARDISPLAY

PLAY PAUSE STOP

REWIND

RECORD

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CHAN FRZ

GUIDE

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Monitor Panel and Detailed Connections

pp. 26-43

Trouble Checks

pp. 44-45

Accessories and Order Form

pp. 46-48

Alphabetical Index

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Color TV Owner’s Manual

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.

Despite its sophistication, your new TV is amazingly simple to operate because it has so many automatic features. To simplify operation even more, the TV provides on-screen prompts that guide you thru each step of the special functions. The remote control allows adjustment of major operating controls and special features from the comfort of your favorite easy chair.

Not only is your new set a state-ofthe-art television receiver that combines sophistication with ease of operation, it also has monitor capability thus providing you flexibility whenever you choose to add additional components.

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

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

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

Freeze and Zoom.......................................................................................10

Channel Guide...........................................................................................11

VIDEO MENU – General Instructions......................................................12

AUDIO MENU – General Instructions.....................................................13

• Sound Retrieval System – SRS (.) .......................................................14

SETUP MENU – General Instructions......................................................15

• Sleep Timer.............................................................................................16

• Alarm Function.......................................................................................17

• Changing Antenna Input.........................................................................18

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

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

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

• Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) .......................................21

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

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

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) .......................................................................24-25

Detailed Connections

Monitor Panel............................................................................................26

Tips to Read Before Connecting Components..........................................27

Antenna and Cable Connections

• General Information................................................................................28

• Home Antenna Connections...................................................................29

• Cable-TV Connections......................................................................30-31

• Programming Remote to Control Cable Box..........................................32

• Cable-TV Operation ...............................................................................33

Component Connections

• Standard VCR....................................................................................34-35

• S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR......................................................................35

• Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCR’s............................................36

• Controlling Other Brands of VCR’s.......................................................37

• Camcorder...............................................................................................38

• Computers and Other Equipment ...........................................................39

• Audio Amplifier......................................................................................40

• Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment..............................41

• Speakers.............................................................................................42-43

Reference Section

Cleaning and Care.....................................................................................43

Trouble Checks....................................................................................44-45

Optional Accessories and Order Form.................................................46-48

Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference) ...................................................49

Introduction

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and 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 that came packed with your TV.

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 shown here.

• Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page 29.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 30-31.

• Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on pages 34-35.

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.

CABLE/ANTENNA

ANT A

ANT B

CONVERTER

Back of TV

2nd

1st

Insert Plug Completely

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 VOLUME up or down button to adjust the 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. T o 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 . When you start the autoprogramming feature (described in step 6), your set will automatically scan through all channels and place only the active channels for your area into its channel memory .

• Details about using the remote are on pages 7-9.

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.

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.

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PARENTAL CTRL: OFF CHAN CTRL: NORMAL

CHAN LABEL

AUTOPROGRAM

CHAN MEM: STORED

First-Time Operation

PARENTAL CTRL: OFF CHAN CTRL: NORMAL

CHAN LABEL

AUTOPROGRAM

CHAN MEM: ERASED

Do This Not This

– Button

Button

+ Button

Number Buttons

Button

CHANNEL

Buttons

VOLUME

Buttons

Remote Control and Four AAA Batteries

Power Cord

Incoming Cable from Antenna or Cable–TV System

Back of TV

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AUDIO MENU

MUTE VIDEO MENU

SETUP MENU

CHAN LABEL PARENTAL CTRL: OFF

ANTENNA: A

CHAN CTRL: NORMAL

AUTOPROGRAM

7. Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary.

This model has an extra large color picture tube. The effects of geomagnetism (Earth’s magnetic field) may cause the picture to tilt slightly. The POLARITY and STRENGTH switches on the back of the TV let you compensate for this effect. If the picture appears tilted, follow these steps to improve it.

1. Make sure the STRENGTH switch is in the OFF position

as the diagram shows.

2. 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.

3. 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.

8. 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.

VCR 1 CHAN: 91 VCR 2 CHAN: 92

CABLE/AIR: CABLE

CABLE CHAN: 12

CLOCK SET:-HR +MIN

12:00AM 12

9. Review menus.

1. To see the video menu,

repeatedly press MENU button to select VIDEO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU to select desired function and then press + or – to adjust it. Details are on page 12.

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.

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.

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 manual.

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.

SET ALARM ANTENNA: A CHAN LABEL

SLEEP TIMER 0:00

PARENTAL CTRL: OFF

CHAN CTRL: NORMAL

VCR 2 CHAN: OFF

CHAN MEM: STORED CABLE/AIR: CABLE VCR 1 CHAN: OFF

CLOCK SET -HR +MIN DEMO:PRESS + ON TV

CABLE CHAN: OFF

AUTOPROGRAM

First-Time Operation (continued)

AUDIO MENU

MUTE VIDEO MENU

SETUP MENU

VCR 1 CHAN: 91 VCR 2 CHAN: 92

CABLE/AIR: CABLE

CABLE CHAN: 12

CLOCK SET:-HR +MIN

12:00AM 12

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HIGH LOW

OFF

POLARITY STRENGTH

PICTURE

TILT

BASS - +

STEREO/SAP: STEREO SRS: ON

......... .........

BAL - +

......... .........

TREBLE - +

......... .........

SRS WIDTH: ENHANCE SPEAKERS: ON

SETUP MENU

MUTE VIDEO MENU

AUDIO MENU

AUDIO MENU SETUP MENU

MUTE

VIDEO MENU

TINT - +

BRIGHT - + SHARP - +

......... .........

CONTR - +

...................

COLOR - +

......... .........

...................

PICTURE RESET

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CHANNEL

VOLUME

SRS( )

•

–

AUDIO MENU

MUTE VIDEO MENU

SETUP MENU

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.

– and + Buttons

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

Power Indicator

• Lights whenever TV is turned on. The power indicator is located inside the POWER button on some models.

Remote Sensor

• Receives commands from the remote control.

• When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor.

Stereo Headphone Jack (selected models only)

Lets you connect an optional headphone to enjoy private listening without disturbing others. If the plug on your headphones does not fit this jack, adapters are available from your local electronics supply store. Plugging in headphones will not automatically mute the sound from the TV. This special feature enables someone with a hearing impairment to attach a set of headphones with separate volume control and enjoy a program with others in the same room listening at a lower volume. You can also enjoy private listening if desired. Here’s how to completely mute the sound except for what’s coming through the headphones.

1. Change the SPEAKERS: ON/OFF function to the OFF

setting as described on page 13.

2. If an optional amplifier is connected to the TV, turn off

the amplifier to prevent sound from coming though it.

POWER Button

• Press once to turn on TV.

• Press again to turn off TV.

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 21.

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 12.

Front Panel Controls

VOL

POWER

VOL

–

Shown here are the front panel controls. The controls on your TV will resemble one of the pictures shown here. You can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV.

– + MENU CH CH VOL VOL POWER

– + MENU CH CH VOL POWERVOL

Not on all models

TV On-Screen Status Displays

Time Display

This display will appear (after the clock is set) whenever you change channels or press the remote’s TV or DISPLAY button.

Sleep Timer Display (SLEEP)

This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER function has been activated. Details are on pages 16.

PARENTAL CONTROL Display

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 20.

MUTE Display

This display will appear when the TV’s sound is muted. Details are on page 8.

Commercial Skip Display

This display is a count-down timer that appears whenever the commercial skip function is activated. Details are on page 9.

Channel Display

This display will appear showing which channel number the TV has tuned whenever you change channels or press the remote’s TV or DISPLAY button.

When the channel numbers are blue, you are watching the signals from the ANT A antenna input. If you change the ANTENNA: A/B function to B, the color of the channel numbers will change to yellow to let you know you are watching the signals from the ANT B input.

The word STEREO will appear 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 VCR’s 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.

MUTE 3:52

PARENTAL CONTROL

10:31AM STEREO 13 SLEEP

INPUT 1 91 INPUT 2 92 S-VIDEO 90

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Time Display

Sleep Timer Display

Parental Control Display

MUTE Display

Channel Display

(blue for ANT A and yellow for ANT B)

Commercial Skip Display

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.

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Installing/Replacing Batteries

Remote Control Operation

(continued)

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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 your brand 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.

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 VCR’s are on page 37. Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio equipment are on page 41. Details for programming the CABLE button to control cable boxes are on page 32.

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) 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.

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 or press 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 for channel 6). The TV will now change back and forth between the two channels each time you press the PC button.

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Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCR’s (pages 36-37), cable-TV boxes (page 32), and audio equipment (page 41).

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 (•)* Button

• Press repeatedly to change setting of SRS (•) function (Sound Retrieval System) between ON and OFF.

• Details are on page 14.

* SRS and (•) are registered trademarks of Hughes Aircraft Company, a division of GM Hughes Electronics.

Arrow Buttons

• When picture-in-picture feature is activated, pressing these buttons moves the little picture around the screen. Details are on page 25.

• When zoom feature is activated, pressing these buttons lets you move the picture around the screen (pan). Details are on page 10.

FRZ (Freeze) Button

• Press once to freeze the picture.

• Press again to release freeze.

• Details are on page 10.

CHAN GUIDE Button

• Activates the channel guide feature so you can see multiple channels at the same time.

• Details are on page 11.

ZOOM and OUT Buttons

• Press ZOOM to zoom in on picture.

• Press OUT to zoom out to normal size.

• Details are on page 10.

Picture-in-Picture Buttons

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

• Press OFF to deactivate the picture-in-picture feature.

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

• Details are on pages 24-25.

ANT (Antenna) Button

• Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANT A and ANT B) you can connect more than one antenna or signal source. Press the ANT button to switch from one input to the other.

• The color of the channel numbers on the screen indicates which antenna input you are watching. The channel numbers are blue for ANT A and yellow for ANT B. If the channel numbers are blue, you are watching whatever is connected to the ANT A input on the back of your TV. If the channel numbers are yellow, you are watching whatever is connected to the ANT B input on the back of the TV. Details are on page 18.

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.

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.

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 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.

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/ON to turn off TV.

Remote Control Operation (continued)

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Freeze and Zoom

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CHAN FRZ

GUIDE

Any time you’re watching a TV program (or a VCR tape through your TV), you’ll be able to use the special features described below.

Note: The remote must be in the “TV Mode” before the FRZ and ZOOM buttons will function. To put the remote in the “TV Mode”, press the TV button.

How to make

it work:

Press FRZ once to freeze the TV picture. The sound of the program will not be affected

Press and hold ZOOM until desired zoom amount is reached.

Press and hold OUT to reduce the zoom amount and return to normal size.

After you have zoomed in, you can press the arrow buttons to move around the screen (pan).

Note: Sometimes you may want to freeze the picture first and then zoom in, or you can zoom in and then freeze the picture.

How to stop it:

Press FRZ again.

To quickly return the picture to its normal size, press and hold OUT until the picture returns to normal size.

Feature

(Buttons Used)

Freeze

Zoom

ZOOM

Buttons

Arrow Buttons

FRZ

(Freeze) Button

FRZ

ZOOM OUT

Caution: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for a long period of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

Channel Guide

The channel guide feature lets you display several channels at the same time so you can quickly review what programs are available.

Note: Channels 2-13 were programmed into the channel memory at the factory. These are the channels that will appear during channel guide unless you autoprogram the channel memory or add and erase channels as described on page 21.

To start channel guide, press the CHAN GUIDE button.

Note: The remote control must be in the

“TV Mode”. Pressing the TV button puts it in the “TV Mode”.

• The screen will display all the channels that are programmed into channel memory, 12 at a time.

• Each little screen will display a stopaction picture that will be continuously updated.

• While the 12 channels are on the screen, you can use the ZOOM button to enlarge the picture and then use the arrow buttons to move around the screen. To return to normal size, press

OUT.

Note: When using the ZOOM feature, you will see a mosaic pattern as the picture is made larger.

• To select one of the channels being displayed in the channel guide, press the two corresponding number buttons for that channel.

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Starting Channel Guide

(with remote only)

• To select one of the channels being displayed in the channel guide, press the two corresponding number buttons for that channel. That will stop channel guide and take you directly to the channel you selected.

• Another way to stop channel guide is to press CHAN GUIDE. The little screens will disappear, and the TV will return to the original channel you were watching.

Stopping Channel Guide

VCR1

VCR2

CABLE AUDIO

OFF

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 0

INPUT CS PC

MUTE

–

ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY

PLAY PAUSE STOP

REWIND

RECORD

PIP OFF SWAP

ZOOM OUT

CHAN FRZ

GUIDE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

SRS( )

•

PIP OFF SWAP

ZOOM OUT

CHAN FRZ

GUIDE

ZOOM

Buttons

CHAN GUIDE

Button

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.

Caution: When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

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 contrast until the picture pleases you.

3. Adjust brightness until the black parts of 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.

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.

AUDIO MENU SETUP MENU

MUTE

VIDEO MENU

2.Repeatedly

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

1.Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and then

press + or – to display the video menu.

PICTURE RESET

TINT - +

BRIGHT - + SHARP - +

......... .........

CONTR - +

...................

COLOR - +

......... .........

...................

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 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 14.

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 14.

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 40.

BASS - +

STEREO/SAP: STEREO SRS: ON

......... .........

BAL - +

......... .........

TREBLE - +

......... .........

SRS WIDTH: ENHANCE SPEAKERS: ON

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

SETUP MENU

MUTE

VIDEO MENU

AUDIO MENU

Sound Retrieval System – SRS (

•

)

Your TV includes a new 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 ENHANCE. When this function is set to ENHANCE, 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 effected than others.

SRS (

•

) uses psychoacoustics to

make you believe you’re hearing multiple sound sources. Electronic circuitry selectively processes audio frequencies to establish spatial information and directional cues so you perceive sound coming from all parts of the room. External speakers are not required, but the addition of high quality external speakers will further optimize the sound performance of your TV.

*SRS and (•) are registered trademarks of Hughes Aircraft Company, a division of GM Hughes Electronics.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button

to select AUDIO MENU, press +, and then repeatedly press MENU again to select the 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 button to select next

menu item called SRS WIDTH. Pressing + or – will change the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCE. Try both settings and select the one you prefer.

Note: You will not be able to change this function unless the SRS ON/OFF function is set to ON.

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 (

•

)

BASS - +

STEREO/SAP: STEREO

......... .........

BAL - +

......... .........

TREBLE - +

......... .........

SRS: OFF

BASS - +

STEREO/SAP: STEREO

......... .........

BAL - +

......... .........

TREBLE - +

......... .........

SRS: ON

BASS - +

STEREO/SAP: STEREO

......... .........

BAL - +

......... .........

TREBLE - +

......... .........

SRS: SYNTH STEREO

BASS - +

STEREO/SAP: STEREO

......... .........

BAL - +

......... .........

SRS: ON

SRS WIDTH: NORMAL

BASS - +

STEREO/SAP: STEREO

......... .........

BAL - +

......... .........

SRS: ON

SRS WIDTH: ENHANCE

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. Details are on the next page.

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. Details are on page 20.

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. Details are on page 20.

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 CHANNELup or down buttons will then allow you to scan only active channels. Details are on

page 21.

The CHAN MEM function allows you to erase and add channels to channel memory as desired. Details are on page 21.

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.

Details are on page 22.

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.

Details are on page 22.

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

Details are on page 23.

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.

The DEMO function lets you activate your TV to automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. When this display is selected, you can start auto demo by pressing + on the front of the TV. The demo will continue until you stop it by pressing any button on the front of the TV other than +. The remote control is not functional while the TV is in the auto demo mode.

CHAN CTRL: NORMAL

VCR 2 CHAN: OFF

CHAN MEM: STORED CABLE/AIR: CABLE VCR 1 CHAN: OFF

CLOCK SET -HR +MIN DEMO:PRESS + ON TV

CABLE CHAN: OFF

AUTOPROGRAM

SET ALARM ANTENNA: A CHAN LABEL PARENTAL CTRL: OFF

SLEEP TIMER 0:00

1.Repeatedly press MENU 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.

Because your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back labeled ANT A and ANT B, you can connect two different signal sources, if desired. By pressing + to change the ANTENNA function, you can switch back and forth between the two signal sources. Each time you press +, the antenna input will change. Details are on page 18.

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. Details are on page 19.

2.Repeatedly

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

AUDIO MENU

MUTE VIDEO MENU

SETUP MENU

You can program your TV to turn on and or off at the times you choose by setting the ALARM function. Details are on page 17.

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