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First Things First .................................................. ....,. 3
Using the Menu System ............... ................. •.... ,.,..•..7
The Menu Rule: Point and Select ......................... i.................. ............. 8
What is Point and Select? .................................................................... 8
-Menus and Control Panels ....................................... ........................... 10
Interactive Setup ................... ,................. ,................ 15
Entering Setup .................................................................................... 16
Auto Channel Search ............................................................. ;....:....... 16
Set the Time ................................................... . .................................... 17
Label the Channels .............................. ............................................... 18
Set the VCR1 Channel ........................................................................ 19
Set the VCR2.LD Channel .................................................................. 20
Set the DSS_CABLEChannel .............................................................. 21
Programming the Remote ...................................... 23
About Programming the Remote ..................................................... 24
Programming the Remote to Control a VCR................................... 24
Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player.. ............. 26
Programming the Remote to Control an Audio Device; ............... 26
Programming the Remote to Control a DSS Receiver .................... 27
Programming the Remote to Control a Satellite
or Cable Box .................................................................................. 27
Using the Remote to Control a Device ............................................ 28
Tour of the TV ........... . ..... ........ ....... ............. .' ....... •.... 29
Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 30
Back Panel ................................................................................... '....:.... 32
Front Panel ..................................................................................... _..... 34
Channel Marker. ................................................................................. 35
Quick Reference ................................. ,..... •............... 37
Audio Menu .................................................................................... ......38
Picture Quality Menu ......................................................................... 39
Screen Menu ........... ............................................................................. 40
Time Menu ......................................................... •..................... •............. 41
Channel Menu .................................................................... ;................ 42
Setup ................................................................... ,................................. 45
Advanced Features .......................... ........................ 47
PIP (Picture-in-PictiJre) Operation .................................................... 48
Closed Captioning .............................................................................. 50
On-screen Program Details ................................................................ 52
Choosing an Audio Processor ............................................................ 53
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Appendix A: TV connections ............................. ,,. S5
Things to Do Before Connecting Components ............................... 55
TV and MONO VCR (Connection A) .................................................. 56
TV and STEREOVCR (Connection B) ............................ _................. ... 57
TV, VCR and Laserdisc Player (Connection C) .................................. 58
TV and (2) VCRs (Connection D) ....................................................... 59
TV and Laserdisc Player(Connection E)............................................ 61
TV and DSS Receiver (Connection F) ......................... :...................... 62
TV, VCR, and DSS Receiver (Connection G) ...................................... 63
TV, VCR, DSS Receiver, and Laserdisc Player (Connection H) ......... 64
TV, (2) VCRs, and DSS Receiver (Connection I) ................................ 66
Appendix Bi Connecting Other Components ...... 68
Connecting External Speakers ........................................................... 68
Connecting Audio Components ........................................................ 69
Connecting a Camcorder .............. ..................................................... 70
Appendix C: Troubiesho0tingTips ....................... 72
Appendix D: Limited Warranty ............. ,....... ,....... 74
Appendix E: Care and Cleaning ........ ... ................. 75
Accessories ................................................ ,..... ,,..,.:. 76
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HI, MY NAME IS SCOTT... " ...and I wrote this user manual. You're probably saying to yourself, "so you're the guy." Well, laugh if
you must, but it's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. No, really.
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INSTRUCTION BOOK?
Back in the old days, you bought a TV, stuck some
rabbit ears on it, and sat back and enjoyed test
patterns and bad sitcoms. Now, TVs are more like
computers than radios, and you have to jump
through a few hoops to get the TV up and running.
Don't worry, it sounds more complicated than it is.
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READ TH E FI RST FOUR CHAPTERS
These chapters cover the four big hoops: get the TV
out of the box and hooked up, learn to move
through the menu system, run the interactive setup
routine, and program the remote to control your
VCR and other stuff. That's about thirty pages' worth
of user manual stuff.
The rest of the manual should be used as reference
material. You can thumb through these sections whenever you get some time. If you have a specific question, refer to the table of contents or the index.
CHECK OUTTHE NOTES IN THE TEXT
I've spent a lot of time pestering the people who made your TV: engineers, designers, product managers_you name it, I cornered them. In the process, I've gotten some great advice about how to
tweak the TV. I've passed on as many of these ti ps as
I could, so keep an eye out for notes in the text.
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The road map on the first page I
of each of the four main I chapters to let you know where|
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STEP 1
Unpack the TV and accessories. The accessories packed with
TV include the Universal Remote, the four AAA batteries, an antenna adapter, and an AV jack for plugging your camcorder
or other audio/video component into the front of the TV. Make sure to locate the Connections Foldout.
Important Information: Optional Stand
A matching stand has been designed to be used With this
television. The recommended stand, model RB3509, is
provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be pulled off easily or tipped over. This stand is
available from your local RCA dealer, and is not available by mail order. To locate your nearest dealer, call this toll-free number: 1-800-336-1900.
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Caution If you choose not to use the recommended
stand for your television, take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is placed is properly
located and of adequate strength to prevent the TV from
being tipped over accidently or pulled off the stand. Tipping over the TV or pulling it off the stand could cause
both personal injury and damage to the set.
STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV
If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna
or cable box, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If you're going to connect the TV to a VCR, laser disc player or
other component, we recommend you use the Connections
Foldout. The Connections Foldout details ten diagrams that
are recommended for hooking up the TV to a cable box or antenna, one or two VCRs, a laserdisc player, and a DSS
receiver.
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other components to connect to the TV, skip to the top of the
next page.
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Use the Connections F01dout to connect your TV to a VCR,
laserdisc player, andlor DSS'" receiver. After connecting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A, p. 57, for detailed information about using each
of these connections.
If your components don't match those shown On the foldout, or if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific component user manuals.
DSS is a trademark of Hughes Communications,
a unit of GM Hughes Electronics
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STEP 3
Plug in the TV.
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of
the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the
plug completely.
STEP 4
Put batteries in the remote.
Slide the battery compartment cover off back of the re mote.
Insert the four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends of each battery in the compartment.
Replace the cover.
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• PressTV on the remote, or pressPOWER on the TV itself.
STEP 6
Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.
STEP 7
Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configuYe
the TV. The first step is the auto channel search, which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory. You
must complete the auto channel search. After this first step, you can skip any of the remaining steps and return to them
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ONE RULE TO REMEMBER
You control and customize the TVby making changes to various control panels in the menu
system, The great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select.
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USING TH E MENU SYSTEM
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THE MENU RULE: POINT AND SELECT
You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen me0us and control panels: point and select.
WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT?.
The point and select method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the
remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To
point left or right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU.PROG.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make the change or go to a place you have indicated.
For example, to select the Channel menu from the Main Menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
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Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the
word Channel is highlighted in green.
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Press R at any time to remove all displays from the
screen and return to TV viewing.
Because many VCR user manuals refer to a PROG button, the MENU button on
this remote is called
MENU.PROG. The rest of this manual refers to this button
only as MENU.
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Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up.
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Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu. Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system
and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press'CLEAR.
Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do the real work in the menu system.
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I ne way to exit out of the
menus is to press zero (0) until you back out of the menu
system and return to TV viewing.
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MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS
There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control
panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have
to move through at least one menunthe Main Menu.
/9_ENUS
The first menu is calied the Main Menu. To bring up the Main
Menu:
1. Press.MENU on the remote or front panel:
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Menus take you to another menu or a COntrol panel. There
are two ways to make a choice in a menu:
• Point and select with the MOVE arrows and 'MENU.
• Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the
Main Menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
• Point to Exitand press MENU.
• Press 0 on the remote.
• Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you are returned to TV viewing.
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Feel free to explore the menu system. If you ever get lost or
confused in the menus, or you're just plain tired of
exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the
screen and start over again.
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CONTROL PAN ELS
Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as
tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
Sliders Slide?s are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
For example, to adjust the TV's tint:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Point to Picture Qua/ity and press MENU. The Picture Quality menu comes up.
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3. Press MENU to select Picture Controls.
4, Press the down arrow to point to Tint.
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the names of the control panel types. Once you've learned how
each type works, you'll be able to use any part of the menu system.
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THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE
Your TV has software that tells it what to do, just like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes you
through the steps needed to configure the TV:
• Search for available channels
• Set the time
• Make channel lists and labels
• Set theVCR1 channel
• Set the VCR2=LD channel
• Set the DSSeCABLE channel
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Complete the first step, auto channel search, to receive
antenna or cable TV signals. After that, you can skip other
steps and return to them at your convenience.
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ENTERING SETUP
Setup is accessed through the Mair_ Menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
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3. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine,
AUI'O CHANNEL SEARCH
The first part of the setup routine asks you if you Want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through
your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming."
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Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when
it has finished.
"PressMENU to continue.
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You must complete the Auto Channel Search to receive TV
signals and put channels in memory.
Auto Channel Search can also be accessed through the Channel
menu.
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The second step lets you set'the time of day.
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1. Press MENU to bring up the SetTime control panel.
'2.,Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and
minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll
through the numbers and change from AM to PM.
Press MENU to continue,
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LABEL THE CHANNELS
The third step lets you make your channel list, label your channels, and choose whether each channel belongs in the
parent-approved channel list. (For more, see Lists and Labels, page 44.)
1. Press MENU to bring up the Lists and Labels control
panel,
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Use the left and right arrows to point to the four different areas of the control panel (called "fields").
Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal
and Parent approved fields. You may wish tO refer to the call letters listed in your newpaper's TV section for ideas on labelling the channels.
Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press
MENU to continue.
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Use the CHAN buttons to change channels in the Chart#
field. This works even if you're not in the Chan # field. Or,
enter the channel number directly using the number
buttons on the universal remote. To enter a number
greater than 99, press and hold "1" to enter the hundreds
digit, then press the two remaining numbers.
The lists and labels feature can also be accessed from the
Channel menu. Because this procedure can be time
consuming, feel free to skip this step and come back to it
later.
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SETTHE VCRI CHANNEL
The fourth step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set
the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote.
For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to
the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button. If you don't have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip
this step or select Not Connected from VCR1 Channel choice
list. (For more, see Auto Tuning, page 45.)
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR 1 choice list.
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Point to the choice that matches'the way youhave you_ VCR connected to the TV.
If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV,
use the table shown at the right to select the VCR1
channel. Press MENU to continue.
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If you used Connection A Connection B
Connection C Connection D Connection E
Connection F
Connection G
Connection H Connection I
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Video I Input Video I Input Video I Input
Not Connected Not Connected
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yourVCR's 3/4 switch isset.
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SETTHE VCR2.LD CHANNEL
The fifth step lets you set the VCR2.LD channel. When you Set' the VCR2eLD channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2.LD button on the remote.
For example, if you have a laserdisc player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to
tune to the Video 2 input channel when you press VCR2.LD.
If you don't have a VCR2eLD component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from VCR.LD Channel
choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning, page 45.)
1. Press MENu to bring up the VCR2.LD choice list.
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Point to the choice that matches the way you have your
second VCR or laserdisc player connected to the TV.
If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV,
use the table at right to select the VCR2 channel.
3. Press MENU to continue.
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Connection C Video 2 Input Connection D Ch3 Antenna A*
Connection E Video I Input Connection F Not Connected
Connection G Not Connected Connection H Video 2 Input
Connection I CH3 Antenna A*
* Or Ch4 Antenna A, depending on how yourVCR's 3/4 switch is set.
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SETTH E DS_;.CABLE CHANNEL
The last step lets you set the DSS.CABLE channel. Wh'en you set the DSS.CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DSS.CABLE button on
the remote.
For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna A on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune CH 3 Antenna A when you press DSSeCABLE. If you don't
have a DSS receiver cable box connected to the TV0skip this
step or select Not Connected from the DSS.CABLE Channel
choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning, page 45.)
. Press MENU to bring up the DSS,CABLE choice list.
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If you have both a DSS receiver and a cable box
connected to the TV...
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both a cable box and the DSS
receiver. The chart details how to set the DSS,CABLE button to control the DSS receiver. You must then use
your cable box remote to
control the cable box. You may, however, prefer to use
the DSS remote for DSS programming, and set your
DSS,CABLE button to control
your cable box. It's your
choice.
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•Point •to the choice that matches theway you have your
DSS receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV,
use the table at the right to select the DSS.CABLE
channel.
Press MENU to complete the Setup routine and return to TV viewing.
WHAT NOW?.
Now that you've finished'the'interactive setup, you can sff
back, relax, and enjoy the TV. Or...
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PROGRA/_ THE REN_0TE
Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR, laserdisc player, and
other component. To find out how to program the remote, go
to the next section.
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If you used No Cable Box
Select
Connection A Not Connected
Connection B Not Connected Connection C Not Connected
Connection D Not Connected Connection E Not Connected
Connection F Video I Input Connection G Video I Input
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3/4 switch is set.
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IF YOU HAVE AVCR OR OTHER
COMPONENT... The universal remote can be programmed to control
most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan VCRo
you probably don't need to program it at all--other
manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
NOW WATCH SOME TV!
Once you've programmed the remote, you Will have
completed all four setup sections. Now you can sit
back and enjoy the TV. If you want to know more about the different parts of the TV, see the next section, Tour of the TV. Refer to the other sections
and appendices as needed.
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ABOUT PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes.
Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
PROGRAiV_N_ING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL
A VCR
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be
programmed, turn the VCR on, point the remote at the VCR,
and press the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CHAN UP or
DOWN to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If
not, the remote needs to be programmed.
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to
control your VCR:
1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed.
2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) on the code
list on the next page.
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Press and hold the VCR1 button onthe remote. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try
pressing VCR1 and POWER to see if the VCR responds.
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shown. Use the codes shown at right or on the sheet packed in
with your remote.
To program the VCR2.LD button to control a second VCR, follow
these steps but use the VCR2-LD button instead of the VCR1 button.
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Universal Remote VCR Codes
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Akai....................................03,22,23
Audio Dynamics...................14,16
Broksonic................;_................;,, I0
Canon..............................;:...........08
Capehart............................;.........01
Citizen..........................................09
Craig................................;.;.....07,12
Curtis Mathes........:.........00,08,I 5
Daewoo .......................................13
dbx...........;...................;...........14,16
Dimensla......................................00
Dynatech.....................................I5
Emerson....................; 09,I0,13,15,
.................;................20,23,24,34,4I
Fisher......................02,12,18,19,43
Funai.............................................I5
GE ...........................00,07,08,32,37
Goldstar.................................09,14
Harman Kardon.........................14
Hitachi.........................05,15,35,36
InstantReplay.............................08
JCL ......................:..._.....................08
JCPenney....................02,05,07,08,
.......................................14,16,30,35
JVC...............................02,14,16,30
Kenwood....................02,14,16,30
Lloyd's...........................................I5
Magnavox................;..............08,29
Marantz ............02,08,14,16,29,30
Marta ............................................09
MEI .....................;:............._............08
Memorex ......_.._.....:....08,09,12,15
MGA ........................................04,27
Minolta ...................................05,35
Mitsubishi ............. 04,05,27,35,40
Montgomery Ward ...................06
MTC .........................................07,15
Multitech .....................07,15,31,32
NEC ..........;..................02,14,16,30
Panasonlc..............i......................08
Pentax.....................................05,35
Philco.............;........................08,29
Philips .....................................08,29
Pioneer ..............................05,16,33
ProScan........................................00
Quartz ................;........................:02
Quasar..........................................08
RCA .............00,05,07,08,28,35,37
Realistic.................02,06,08,09,12,
.............................................15,19,43
Samsung.................07,13,22,32,42
Sansui............................................16
Sanyo 02,12
Scott................................04,13,4I
Sears......02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43
Sharp..................................06,24.39
Shintom.............................17,26,3I
Sony ...................................17,26,38
Sylvania...................._.........08,15,29
Symphonic 02,I5
Tashiko .........................................09
Tatung...........................................30
Teac..........................................15,30
Technics.................;.........:............08
Teknika ........................08,09,15,2I
Toshiba..............................05,13,19
Totevision ..............................07,09
Unitech .........................................07
Vector Research...................i 4,16
Victor............................................16
Video Concepts ...................14,16
Videosonic...................................07
Wards ..............:.....05,06,07,08,12,
..................................13,15,25,31,35
Yamaha........................02,14,16,30
Zenith .....................................I I, 17
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PRO_RA/v_N_ING TH E REN_OTE TO CONTROL
A LASERDISC PLAYER
The remote may need to be programmed for your equipment. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that
are shown below• Use the codes at right or on the sheet
packed with your remote.
1. Turn on the laserdisc player•
2.
Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list at right.
3. Press and hold the VCR2oLD button on the remote.
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Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the VCR2oLD button and press POWER or another button to see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands. --
6. Repeat these steps Using the next code listed for your brand, until the laserdisc player responds to the remote
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PROGRA/_/V_ING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL
AN AUDIO DEVICE:
Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The
remote may need to be programmed for your equipment.
This remote may not operate all models of the brands that
are shown at right. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list at right•
3. Press and hold the AUDIO button.
4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the AUDIO button' and press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the audio device responds to the
remote commands. Repeat these steps usingthe next code listed for your
brand until the audio device responds to the remo.t_e
commands.
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RCA ..............................................33
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AM/FM ..........................................03
CD .............,..................................07
Tape...............................................06
Phono ...........................................05
Aux ...........................................;...04
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PROGRAAA/v_ING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL
A DSS RECEIVER
The universal remote is preprogrammed to control the DSS
receiver. Follow the instructions below for basic operation of the receiver. You may also want to experiment with other
buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver.
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Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box
with its own remote, then you may also be able to use the TV's
remote with your cable box. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown below. Use the codes
below or on the sheet packed with your remote.
1. Turn on the cable box.
2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on code list at right.
3. Press and hold the DSS,CABLE button on the remote_
4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the DSS,CABLE button and press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands.
6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the cable box responds to the remote
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Box Codes
ABC .........................................22,46
Anvision .................................07,08
Cablestar ...............................07,08
Eagle......................................._......08
Eastern International ...............,02
General Instrument ........... 04,05,
.......................15,23,24,25,30,36,46
Hamlin .........................12,13,34,48
Hitachi ...............................37,43,46
Jerrold .........................04,05,15,23,
.......................24,25,30,36,45,46,47
Macom....................................37,43
Magnavox..................: 07,08,19,2 I,
.......................26,28,29,32,33,40,4I
NSC ..............................................09
Oak ....................................01,16,38
Oak Sigma................:..................16
Panasonic..........................03,27,39
Philips ..............07,08,19,21,26,28,
..................................29,32,33,40,41
Pioneer ..............................18,20,44
Randtek..................................07,08
RCA .........................;...............00,27
Regal........................................12,13
Regency..................................02,33
Samsung............................•..........44
ScientificAtlanta ..............03,22,35
Signature......................................46
Sprucer.........................................27
Starcom .................................._.....46
Sylvania.........................................I I
Teknika ..................................,......06
Texscan...................................I0, I I
Tocom .........................17,21,49,50
Unika .................................31,32,41
Viewstar ................07,08,19,21,26,
............................28,29,32,33,40,41
Warner Amex .............................44
Zenith .....................................14,42
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USING THE REMOTE TO (.'ONTROL A DEVI¢E
Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you are ready to use it to control your devices.
To operate the device:
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Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2oLD, DSSoCABLE, or AUDIO) to set the remote to control the device.
Press OFF/ON to turn the device off or on. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.
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A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least the
parts you'll actually use):
• The Remote Control
• The Channel Marker.
• The Back Panel
• The Front Panel
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REMOTE BUTTONS
POWER When in'TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off most VCRs.
VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in
VCR mode. Also turns on the TV.
DSSoCABLE Turns on DSS receiver or, if programmed, most
cable boxes. Puts the remote in DSS*CABLE mode. Also turns on the TV.
VCR2,LD If programmed, turns on second VCR or laserdisc
player. Puts the remote in VCR2,LD mode. Also turns on the
TV. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also
displays channel information. AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and
puts the remote in audio mode.
REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provide transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players.
VOL < or VOL • Decreases or increases the TV's volume. CHAN ^ or CHAN v Scaris up or down through the current
channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.
DISPLAY Brings up channel information. Press repeatedly to
see detailed program information, if available.
SKIP Pressonce before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel.
Press repeatedly to add more time.
MUTE Turns off the TV's sound. Press again to restore the sound.-
PREV CH Returns you to the previous channel.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two- digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit
channel, press and hold the first digit, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1, press
2, then press 3. INPUT Pressto toggle through theavailable input sources
(VID1, VID2, FRNT, etc.).
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ANTENNA Functions as T_//VCR button in VCR mode and TV/
DSS button in DSSoCable Mode.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing.
MENU°PROG Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the
previous menu. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.
RESET Returns all picture quality controls to their original settings.
MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system. Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also
move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen.
PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to remove the PIP window.
MOVE PIP Moves the PIP window to the four corners of the screen.
CH CTRL Selects the picture window, (that is, the main or PIP
window) that is changed by the CHAN A and CHAN v buttons.
SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window. FREEZE Freezes the video in the PIP window.
SCAN Briefly displays each channel from the current channel
list. Press again to stop scan.
(,) SRS Press once to display the current audio processor.
Press repeatedly to toggle through the available audio processors.
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INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR,
DSS receiver, or laserdisc piayer.
L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are
connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white.
RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is
usually yellow.
S-VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S-Video capability, such as-a DSS receiver or S-VIDEO VCR. When
using S-Video, make sure to connect the three audio/video
cables as well as the S-Video connector.
INPUT2 Provides connection toa second video component
such as a VCR or laserdisc player.
L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white.
RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is
usually yellow.
SIGNAL SOURCE Provides connection toa home antenna or
cable TV system. FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed-level audio and video output
from the TV. These output signals are ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver or amplifier that has its own remotecontrol.
The FIXED OUTPUT jacks are also suitable or for recording from the TV with a VCR, camcorder, or tape deck.
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1 and you are using S-Video,
remember to connect the
regular INPUT 1 VIDEO cable as
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ltI-FI OUTPUT Provides volume-controlled stereo audio output, meaning the volume changes as you change volume
on the TV. The HI-FI OUTPUT jacks are ideal for connecting the
TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control
or remote.
SPEAKER SWITCH Lets you turn off the TV's internal (built- in) speakers and play the audio through external speakers
connected to the TV. Set SPEAKER SWITCH to EXTERNAL to play audio through external speakers. Set the switch to
INTERNAL to play audio through the TV's internal (built-in)
speakers
REAR SPEAKERS The REAR SPEAKERS terminals let you connect rear speakers to the TV.
FRONT SPEAKERS The FRONT SPEAKERSterminals let you connect front external speakers to the TV.
POLARITY SWITCH This TV has an extra-large color picture tube, which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's
magnetic field. You may need to reset the POLARITY switch
and STRENGTH switches if you reposition the TV or move it to
a different room.
If you notice the picture tilting slightly, follow these steps to correct the tilt:
1. Make sui'e the STRENGTH switch is set tO OFF.
2. Move the STRENGTH switch to the LOW. If the picture gets better, but not quite perfect, move the switch to HIGH.
3. If the picture gets worse, change the position of the
POLARITY switch. If the picture improves, but is not quite perfect, move the STRENGTH switch to HIGH.
Remember to set the spe_iker
switch back to INTERNAL when you are not using the external
speakers.
To connect an amplified subwoofer to the TV, use the
left (L/MONO) HI-FI-OUTPUT jack.
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CHANNEL MARKER • "
There are several indicators that come up when you change
channels, press the DISPLAY button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
12:01 Displays the current time.
'Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information.
PIP Chan Displays the current PIP channel.
Stereo Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
VCR Displaysthe label assigned to the current channel. VlD1 Displays the current channel or input channel.
Remote batteries are low Displayed when the batteries in the remote need to be replaced.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set. 00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial
skip (SKIP) timer.
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A SHORT GUI DE TO THE MENU SYSTEM
This section provides a brief explanation of all the
menu commands. These commands are organized in
the chapter by their location in the Main Menu.
• Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds.
Picture Quality Contains the controls that let you adjust the picture.
Screen Contains the controls that let you adjust the Closed-Caption mode and display.
Time Contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule the TV to turn off and on at
specific times.
• Channel Contains all the commands used to control your channels, including custom-building
your channel list, setting parental controls, and setting up your TV to control the components
connected to the TV.
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Mute Press MENU to turn the TV audio off or on. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the
TV's Treble, Bass, Balance, and Volume. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of the available audio
modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.
Mono Plays the sound in mono 0nly. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts where the distance makes the signal weak.
Synthetic Stereo Takes a mono audio signal and enhances it to sound more like it has stereo separation.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The TV displays the word
STEREO when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
SRS Stereo (e) SRSis an audio processing technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.
Enhanced SRS Stereo Enhances the SRS signal to give
the impression Of even greater depth and stereo separation.
SAP (Second Audio Program) Plays the program's audio
in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays
the word SAP when you tune to a program that is
broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono,
SAP in Synthetic Stereo Enhances the mono SAP (Second Audio Program) to sound like it has stereO separation.
Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV's internal or external speakers on or off.
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watching broadcast channels.
For more on the menus, see Using the Menu System, p. 7.
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SCREEN MENU
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Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on
the screen.
Off No captioning information displayed. On Always Captioning information shown always, when
available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning
information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is
muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying
captioning information.
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times. For more on using closed captioning, see Advanced
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TIME MENU
Sleep Timer Displays a coiltrol panel that lets you select the amount of time you wantto give the TV before it shuts itself
off.
Schedule Displays a.control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Make
sure to turn the schedule On. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.
Set Time Displays a Control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the
steps needed to Set the schedule.
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You have to set the current time before using the Schedule
function.
Tip for Using Schedule To turn the TV into an alarm
clock, press RESET to blank both the Start and Stop Time fields.
Then set the Start Time. The TV
will come on in the morning, and stay on until you turn it off.
(I try to stay away from early morning news programs,
because the newscasters' voices
seem to lull me back to sleep.)
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CHANNEL MENU
Parental Control Displays a choice list that lets you adjust
the Parental Control feature.
On The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to
channels that you have marked as "Parent Approved" in
"the Lists and Labels control panel (see below).
Important: When Parental Control is on, the TV's front panel no longer provides access to the menus. Parents may
prefer to hide the remote and let children use the front panel to change channels.
Off The TV shows all channels, whether they are marked as "Parent Approved" or not.
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you selectthe
current antenna type, Choose UHFNHF Antenna if you are
currently using an antenna for TV signals.
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using
an off-air antenna for TV signals, Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a
cable box for TV signals.
Lists and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build your Normal channel list, choose a four-
character label for each channel, and set whether each Channel is "parent-approved." Follow the on-screen directions
to enter your channels and other information.
Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. You can enter the
channel number directly using the number buttons. Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a four-
character label for each channel. Hold the button down to
scroll quickly through the characters (there are a bunch of them). Press RESET to clear a label. The TV can store up to 32 labels in memory.
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the
CHAN buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (YES) or is not included (NO) in the Normal channel list,
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channels in the Normal list, and
use the number buttons on the remote to access the rest of the channels as desired.
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Parent Approved Usetheup and down arrowsto
(:hoose whether the channel indicated should be shown
when the Parental Control feature is turned on. Select YES to indicate that the channel can be shown at any time,
regardless of whether Parental Control is turned on. Select NO to indicate that the front panel cannot tune to that
channel when Parental Control is turned on. Important: You must turn on the Parental Control feature ON in the
Parental Control control panel (see above).
Auto Channel Search Displays a control panel that lets you
tell the TV to search automatically for all the channels
available through the antenna input(s). When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list; inactive
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you
press VCR1, VCR2.LD, or DSSoCABLE.
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press
the VCR1 button. The choices are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a'VCR
connected to an antenna or Video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel
when the VCR1 button is pressed. Channel 3 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR is
connected to the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press
the VCR1 button. Reminder: Make sure the VCR's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
Channel 4 Antenna A Choose this if your VCR is connected to the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press
the VCR1 button. Reminder: Make sure the VCR's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video 1 Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to
the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video I input when you press the VCR1
button. Video 2 Input Choose this if your VCR is connected to
the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the
TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the VCR1
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Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a ChOice list that lets you select •
the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2.LD
button.
The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR 1
Channel, above, except that the component is the Second VCR
or laserdisc player, and the remote button being programmed
isVCR2oLD. For example:
Video 2 Input Choose •this if your second VCR or laserdisc
player is connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the
TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when
you press the VCR2-LD button. This is a typical setting for
a second VCR or laserdisc player.
Set DSSeCable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to whenyou press_the
DSS-CABLE button. Usually, DSSoCABLEcan control either a DSS receiver connected to the Video 1 input jacks, or a cable
box connected to the Antenna A jack.
The choices are the same as those listed under Set VCR i
Channel, above, except that the component is either a DSS Receiver or a cable box, and the button being programmed is DSSoCABLE. Here is an example for each:
Video 1 Input Choose this if your DSS Receiver is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 1 input when you press
the DSSeCABLE button. (This is the typical setting for a DSS Receiver.)
Ch 3 Antenna A Choose this if your Cable box is connected to the Antenna A jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the DSSoCABLE button. (This is a typical setting for a
cable box.)
•Video 1 Input Source Displays choice list thatlets you tell" the TV whether your Video 1 input source is connected with a
regular video cable or both an S-Video cable and a video cable.
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connection, make sure to change the Video 1 Input Source to S-
Video. If you don't, the TV won't know to tune to the S-Video channel.
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TH E TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES:
• PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation
• Displaying on-screen Program•Details
• Using Closed Captioning
• Choosing an audio processor
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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION
The PIP feature (pictureIin-picture) lets you display a second,
smaller picture on top of the main picture.
Main Picture
There are six remote buttons that control the way the PIP
window works: PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the
window.
MOVE PIP Lets you move tile PIP windowto the foul corners of the screen, (You can also usethe MOVE arrows to position
the PIP window.)
FREEZE Takes a snapshot of the video in the PIP window. To unfreeze the video, change channels in the PIP window or
press SWAR SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PIP window
with the main picture. CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you change channels in the
PIP window. For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window, then press CH CTRL. Now, when you press the CHAN buttons, the channels will change in the PIP window, not the
main picture. Press CH CTRL again to return the channei control to the main
picture.
SCAN Pressing SCAN causes the TV to automatically scan through your channel list. If channel control (see above) is on
the main picture, the main picture will scan through the channels. If channel control is on the PIP window, the PIP
picture will scan through the channels. Each channel is
displayed for four seconds before the TV automatically tunes
to the next channel in the list.
Press SCAN again to stop the channel scan.
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current channel's video is frozer in the PIP window, allowing you
to change channels on the main picture while keeping the
snapshot of the original channel in the PIP window.
A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP
window, and when you find a channel you like, press SWAP to
display that channel in the main picture, sending the current
channel to the PIP window.
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Automatic Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can auto-surf through the channels between commerdals
using the SKIP and SCAN buttons.
1. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and send the current channel to the PIP window.
2. PressSCAN. The main picture auto-surfs through the channel list. When the SKIP feature times out, the
original channel will return automatically to the main picture,
Automati( Channel Surfing in the PIP Window You can use the PIP window to auto-surf through channels as
Well.
1. Press PIP to bring up the PIP window.
2, Press CH CTRL to move the channel control to the PIP
window.
3. Press SCAN. The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP Window, If you see a channel that interests you, press
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CLOSED CAPTIONING
Many programs.are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a
program as text on the TV screen. You can tell the TV to
display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is muted.
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Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu.
Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen Menu comes up with Closed Caption Display highlighted.
Press MENU to select Closed Caption Display.
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Off No closed captioning information will be displayed. On always Closed captioning will be displayed whenever
it is available. On when muted Closed captioning will bedisplayed
only when you have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button,
Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.
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available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs
encoded with closed captioning information are
applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters
CC are displayed in the channel marker.
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CLOSED CAPTIONING N\'ODES
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.
To Set the Closed Captioning Mode:
1. Select Screen •from the Main Menu
2. Point to Closed-captioned mode and press MENU. This choice list comes up:
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return to the Screen menu.
TURNING OFF CLOSED CAPTIONING
'1. Select Screen from the Main Menu.
2. Press MENU to select Closed Captioned Display -
3. Point to Off and press MENU. The closed captioning is turned off and you are returned to the Screen menu.
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If you are unsure of the
differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the
closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.
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ON-SCRE EN PROG RAM DETA! LS
Program providers have the option of sending information
through the airwaves along their programs. If this
information--called Extended Data Services--is available, the
TV can bring it up when you press DISPLAY. For instance, say you are watching a show and you don't know anything about
the program.
1. Press DISPLAY once to bring up the channel marker.
2. Press' DISPLAY again to bring up the program title and other information:
3.
This display tells you that the program iscalled "Sleep Goatee," that it is two hours long, and that the program
started 25 minutes ago.
Press DISPLAY again for other program details:
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Now you know what the program is about, as well who the actors are. PG-13 indicates that the program has been
rated as PG-13. CC indicates that the programhas closed captioning.
Press DISPLAY again to clear the screen.
Whether all (or any) of the
program details are displayed depends on whether the
program provider has sent the
information along with the
program.
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CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR
Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV
sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: a)
from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing (o)SRS on the
remote. For more, see Audio, page 40.
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Choosing an audio processor from the Audio Menu
1.
2.
3.
Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. Press MENU again to select the Audio menu.
Point to Audio Processor and press MENU. The Audio
Processor choice list comes up, with'the current mode highlighted.
Point to an audio processor mode and press MENU to
select it and return to the Audio menu. The options are:
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Synthetic Stereo Takes a mono audio signal and
enhances it to sound more like it has stereo separation. Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left
and right channels. SRS Stereo (e) SRS* is an audi0processing technology
that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.
Enhanced (e)SRS Stereo Enhances the SRSsignal to give
the impression of even greater depth and stereo
separation.
SAP (Second Audio Program) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. Setting the audio
processor to SAP tells the TV to play the program's audio
in this second language, if one is available.
SAP in Synthetic Stereo Enhances the mono SAP (Second Audio Program) to sound like it has stereo
separation.
Choosing an audio processor from the remote
1. Press (o)SRS to display the current audio processor mode
on the screen.
2. Press (.)SRS repeatedly to toggle through the different , audio modes. The TV displays the name of the current
audio processor mode each time you press (,)SRS.
*SRS and the SRSsymbol (o) are registered trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc.
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The number of audio processor choices available depends on the type of signal you are currently using. For example, depending on the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV, the number of choices is greater when you
are watching TV than when you are watching a video tape.
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THINGS TO DO BEFORE CONNECTING
COMPON ENTS
Protect your components from power surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power
cords into the wall outlet.
t Always turn off the TV andlor component before you
connect or disconnect any cables.
Position cables correctly to avoid audio hum or
Interference
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Place the aLJdiolvideo cables to the sides of the TV's back panel instead of straight down the middle after
you connect your components. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as possible. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
your TV.
Protect your components from overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
t Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shel'f of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not flow around other
components. -
Connect audiolvideo cables forbest results
• Required for picture-in-picture feature
Important:
This section assumes that you
have already used the Interactive Setup and programmed the
remote
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TV AND MONO VCR (CONNECTION A)
Thisinformation applies to Connection A in the Connections
Foldout.
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'Connection A provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• mono sound from VCR
•o Picture in Picture (PIP)
• Watch one channel on TVwhile recording another channel
To use this connection you must have:
• (2) audio/video cabies
• (2) coaxial cables
To connect: .
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection A.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION A
To watch TV programs:
I. Turn VCR off.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To record one program and watch another:
.
2.
3.
4.
Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. Begin recording.
Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
1. PressVCR1.
2, Press PLAY.
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TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION B)
This information applies 1:oConnection B in the Connections
Foldout.
Connection B provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from VCR
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection you must have:
• (2) coaxial cables
*' (3) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (Optional)
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection B.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the _teps in the-
Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION B
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn VCR off.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.
2. Begin recording.
3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.
4. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
1. Press VCR1.
2. Press PLAY.
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TV, VCR AND LASERDISC PLAYER .... ' _
(CONNECTION C)
This information applies to Connection C in the Connections
Foldout.
Connection C provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from VCR
• Picture-in Picture (PIP)
• Watch one channel on TVwhile recording another
channel
To use this connection you must have:
• (2) coaxial cable
• (6) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To
1.
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connect:
Connect cables as shown in connection C. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.
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USING CONNECTION C
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn VCR off.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To
1.
2.
3.
4.
record one program and watch another:
'PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.
Begin recording. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.
PressTV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
1. PressVCR1. 21 Press PLAY.
To play a laserdisc:
1..Press VCR2.
2. Press PLAY.
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TV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION D) • _-
This information applies to Connection D in the Connections
Foldout.
Connection D provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo Sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP)
Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
Record from one VCR to the other
To use this connection you must have:
• (3) coaxial cable
• (6) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection D.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the stepsin the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION D
To watch TV programs:
i. Turn VCR off.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
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To record one program and watch another:
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2.
3.
4.
5-
Turn VCR2 off.
Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. Begin recording.
Make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR1 is set to TV. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:
1. Press VCR1.
2. Press PLAY.
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To record from one tape to another (tape dubbing):
1. Insert original tape into VCR2.
2. Insert blank tape intoVCR1.
3. Press VCR1.
3. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual).
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. Press VCR2.LD, then press PLAY.
6. If you want to watch a different channel, set both the TVf
VCR switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel.
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TVAND LASERDISC PLAYER (CONNECTION E)
This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout.
Connection E'provicies:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
To use this connection you must have:
• (1) coaxial cable
• (3) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (optional) '
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection E.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION E
To watch TV programs:
1. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To play a laserdisc:
1. PressVCR2oLD.
2. Press PLAY.
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TV AND DSS RECEIVER (CONNECTION F)
This information applies to Connection F in the Connections
Foldout.
Connection F provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from the DSS receiver
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
To use this connection you must Lave:
• (3) coaxial cable
• (3) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
• stereo sound from DSS programming
To Connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection F.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the stepsin the Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION F
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn DSS receiver off.
2. Press TVand tune to a channel.
To watch DSS programming:
1. Press DSSoCABLE and tune to a channel.
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TVo VCR, AND DSS RECEIVER _ : _ _ "_'_ _ ....
(CONNECTION G)
This information applies to connection G in the Connections
Foldout.
Connection G providesi
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from VCR
= Picture in Picture (PIP)
• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this €onnection you must have:
• (4) coaxial cable
• (6) audio/video cables _
• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To
1.
2.
connect:
Connect cables as shown in Connection G:
Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup•
USING CONNECTION G
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn VCR and DSS receiver off.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To watch DSS programming:
1. Press DSS,CABLE and tune to a channel.
To record off-air broadcasts and watch a different channel:
1. Turn DSS receive'r off•
2. Press VCR1 and tune to a Channel.
3. Begin recording.
4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a
channel.
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1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
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pTV,VCR, DSS RECEIVER, AND LASERDISC
LAYER (CONNECTION H)
This information applies to Connection H in the Cohnections Foldout.
Connection H provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs
• stereo sound from VCR
• Picture in Picture (PIP) Watch one channel on TV while recording another
channel
To use this connection you must have:
• (4) coaxial cable
• (6) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
-To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connec;don H.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION H
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn VCR and DSS receiver off.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To watch DSS programming:
1. Press DSS.CABLE and tune to a channel.
To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel:
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2.
3.
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Turn DSS receiver off.
Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. Press RECORD to begin recording.
To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch
on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a
channel.
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To play a tape on the VCR:
1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
To play a laserdisc:
1.. Press VCR2,LD and then press PLAY.
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TV, (2)VCRS, AND DSS RECEIVER
(CONNECTION I)
This information applies to Connection I in theeConnections
Foldout.
Connection I provides:
• stereo sound from broadcast programs -
• stereo Sound from VCR
• Picture in Picture (PIP)
• Watch one channel on TV while recording another
channel
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To usethis Connection you must have:
• (5) coaxial cable
J• (9) audio/video cables
• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown in Connection I.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.
USING CONNECTION I
To watch TV programs:
1. Turn VCR and DSS receNer and laserdisc player off.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To watch DSS programming:
1. Press DSS.CABLE and tune to a channel.
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To record from one VCR to the other (tape dubbing):
1. Turn DSS•receiver off.
2. Insert original tape into VCR2.
3. •Insert blank tape into VCR1.
;4. PressVCR1.
5. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual).
6. Press RECORD to begin recording.
7. Press V(_R2°LD, then press PLAY.
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If you want to watch a different channel, set the TVNCI_
switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a
channel.
To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel:
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4.
5.
6.
Turn off VCR2. Insert blank tape into VCR1.
Press VCR1. Make sure to set VCR1 to line inputl _
Press RECORD to begin recording
To watch another channel, make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a
channel.
To play a tape on VCRI:
1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
You can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two
to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals and two to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals.
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FRONT SPEAKERS
To connect external speakers:
"1. Connect speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals.
2. Set the SPEAKER SWITCH to EXTERNAL
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To connect rear speakers for surround sound effects.
1. Connect two speakers to the REAR SPEAKERSterminals.
2. Position them behind you in your TV room. To improve the surround sound effect, you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the floor.
CONNECTING SPEAKERS TO THE TV
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If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of
the speaker wire and twist the wire core.
Press down and' hold the lever on the speaker terminal. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the
(+) to (+) and (-) to (-). Release the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it's
connected securely. Important: When connecting the speaker wire, make sure
you connect the positive (+) terminal on the TV to the
positive (+) terminal on the speaker. One side of the
speaker wire is usually marked with a white stripe to help you match up the terminals correctly. If the (+) and (-)
terminals are not matched properly, the speakers will not
be "in phase," causing reduction in bass frequencies.
CONNECTIN'G A SUBWOOFER
To connect a subwoofer to the TV:
1. Connect the subwoofer's audio input tO the left (L/MONO) HI-FI OUT jack.
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Do not allow the wire core to touch other wires or terminals.
Damage to components coUld result if the cores of two wires
touch each other.
The TV's internal speakers are turned off when you set the
switch to EXTERNAL, so be sure to reset the switch back to
INTERNAL if you ever disconnect the speakers from the TV.
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CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS
CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER
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2.
Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (Li
MONO) and right (R) HI-FI OUTPUT jacks.
You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the
speakers off. If your audio amplifier is part of a system that uses its own
remote control, you may prefer to connect it to the TV using the Fixed Output jacks.
Important: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. If
the amplifier is not stereo, use the I./MONO HI-FI OUT jack. Consult the amplifier's owner's manual for the
manufacturer's recommended hookup.
CONNECTING A TAPE DECK
To use a tape deck to-record audio from TV:
t. Connect the tape deck's audio inputs tO the FIXED
OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV.
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making them ideal for audio recording, or for use with an
audio amplifier that has its own
remote control. No matter how
the volume changes on the TV, the output volume stays the
same.
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CONNECTING A CAMCORDERFOR
PLAYBACK
There are two connections recommended for playing back
from the camcorder to theTV:
FRONT CONNECTION PLAYBACK _ _'_ "
1. Locate the AV adapter included with your TV accessories.
2. Connect the camcorder's video output to theadapter's video input. (yellow).
3. Connect the camcorder's audio output tothe _idapter's audio input (white).
4. Connect the adapter to the AoV jack on the_r0nt of the TV.
5. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays FRNT.
6. Start playback on the camcorder.
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Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs 1_othe INPUT1 audio and video jackson the TV.
Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1.
Start playback on the camcorder.
PLAYBACK FROM AN S-VHS CAMCORDEI_
To connect a camcorder with s-Video capability:
1. Connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S- VIDEO jack on the TV.
2. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the
INPUT1 audio and video jacks on the TV.
3. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker
displays VlD1.
'4. Set the Video 1 Input Source in the Channel menu tOrS"
Video Input.
5. Start playback on the Cam(:orderl
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The AV adapter and the A.V jack on the front of the TV can be used to connect many types of audio-video components,
not just camcorders. For example, if you need to connect a VCR temporarily, use the A°V jack and adaptor and
connect it to the front of the
•set. It's easy and quicker than connecting to the regular AV jacks on the back of the TV.
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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER TO RECORD FROM TH E TV
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TO RECORD FROM THE TVTO THE CAA6CORDER:
1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video input cables to the TV's
FIXED OUTPUT jacks.
2. Consult your camcorder's owner's manual for instructions on
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The TV must remain on during
recording. If you change
channels on the TV, the channel Change will be recorded.
Signals from the S-Video _ connector do not come
through the FIXED OUTPUT video jack. To record to an S- Video component, remember to connect its regular video
cable as well as the S-Video cable.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubles sometimesare caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you
experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on
• Check to make sure It is plugged in'.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
• Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."
• Maybe remote control was not aimed at remote sensor.
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• If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by
first pressing TV button.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.
Problems with Remote
• Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the component • (TV or VCR) you were trying to control. _.
• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Pressthe TV button so remote will control TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batte ties.
• Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.
Turns off while plaYing
• Schedule function may have been activated_ e' Electronic protection circuit may have been activated
because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on
• again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house
may be abnormally high,
TV Turns On unexpectedly
• Schedule On function may'have been activated.
•Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time
• "Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On).
-e Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time.
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Blank screen
• Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned i
on.
• Try another channel.
• Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume Up button to
restore sound.
• Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check Speakers On/Off
function.
olf using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the
component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV°s L and R
INPUT 1 jacks.
• Maybe SPEAKER switch on the back of the TV is not in the INTERNAL position.
Can't select certain channel
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the_ TV/VCR switch on the
VCR is in the correct position.
Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station. Use EXPAND button to change to
-mono mode instead of stereo.
No picture, no sound but power light is on
• Maybe someone changed cable/air function to wrong position.
• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
• If watching VCR (connected onlythrough antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4- same as CH3/4
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on
VCR is in correct position.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
Black Box appears on the screen:
• Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption
Display control panel in the Channel Menu.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in material or workmanship: For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
Two years for picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do:
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenterthe labor charges :to
repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our
option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.
How you get service:
• Request in-h0me service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter.
To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your
Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
0_ Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
• •Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to
install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Remote•control batteries.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products
or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
= A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card Packed with
your set. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
What if you purchased your television outside the U.S.A.:
,• Contact Your dealer for warranty information.
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CARE AND CLEANING
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
To _lean the TVscreen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth. Do not use furniture polish on the TV cabinet
or screen.
While cleaning do not allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or
vases with water on top of the TV. This could cause damage to the TV.
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General Cable Information Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with
either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible
to hum or interference from adjacent cables.
The following accessories are available from most ProScan dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to
position your components farther apart or need additional cables,
Antenna Cables
Slip-on Connector
Screw-on
Round75-0hm coaxial cable Connector
Flat300-chmtwin-lead cable
Most audio/video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables
that have RCA-type phono connectors.
StandardAudi0iVideo Cablewith RCA-typephone plugs
(suchas No. AH002)
Color-Coded Jacks The jackson the TV's monitor panel are color-coded
for ease of use. The V=DEOjacks are yellow, the right AUDIOjacks are red, and the left AUDIOJACKSare white.
When connecting components to each other, be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs
and right outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one output (mono), connect it to the R/MONOINPUT
jack. To connect S-VHS(Super-VHS) components, an S-VHS
video cable is required.
S-VHS Cable (such as No. 186008)
Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables
Your ProScan monitor panel is equipped with gold-plated jacks. The gold plating helps prevent oxidation of
contacts which provides much less lossthan conventional contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is
available to help you obtain optimum performance from
your equipment.
AH037 (3-ft) AH008 (9-ft)
AH004 16-fl)
Screw-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the
connectors for a secure connection.
Push-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection.
AudioNideo Cables
AH002(5-ft)
Gold-Tipped Cables AH069G (3-f_) AH070G (5-ft)
AH(_ (a-ft)
BoM-Tlpped Cables
AH075G (6-ft)
0old-'tipped Cable AH077G (6-ft)
Audio/Video Cable
Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and VIDEOjacks. Has an RCA-type
phono plug on each end.
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable
Double cable that lets you connect
the WDEOand AUDIOJACKSof tWO VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be
used to connect a VCR to your TV.
Cable is color-coded and shielded.
Has RCA-type phono plugs on each
end.
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that letsyou connect the
VIDEOand AUDIOjacks of stereo components.
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@old-rippedCabte AH072G13-ft)
Stereo Audio Cable
Double gold-tipped Cable generally used
for connecting stereo audio
components.
1BB008
S-VHS Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end
for connecting S-VHS
components to your
TV.
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CRK70A
Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed.
Accessory Order Form for RCA TV Models
Description
SignalSplitter
Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft)
Gold-TippedAntennaCable (10-ft) '
Sold-Tipped Audio/VideoCable (3-ft)
Sold-Tipped Audio/VideoCable (5-ft)
Gold-Tipped Stereo Audio Cable (340
Sold-Tipi_.ADubbing Cable (6-ft)
Sold-Tipped Dubbing Cable (6-i't)
5crew-on Antenna Cable (34t)
Wireless Headphone System
S-VHS Video Cable (840
S-VHS Video Cable (340
RemoteControl (CRK70A)
AntennaMixer
AntennaMixer
AH047 $ 3,99
AH065G $ 6.99
AH066G $ 8.99
AH069G $ 5.99
AH070G $ 7.99
AH072G $ 8.99
AH0"/5G $10.99
AH077G $14.99
AH037 $ 3.95
PSWH100 ;199.95
VAA020 ; 29.95
186008 $27.55
221115 $41.00
193984 $10.73
197551 $10.95
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Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) .... '..
Sales Tax ................................
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality towhich the merchandise is being sent.
Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ...........
Total Amount Enclosed .....................
Use VISA or MasterCard preferably. Money orderor check must be in U.S. currencyonly.
No COD or CASH•
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All accessories are subjectto availability. Where applicable,we willship a supersedingmodel.
$ $
$ 5.00
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or MasterCardby
filling in below
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your VISA card
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Prices are subjectto change without notice.
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TO order accessories, contact your'iocal RCA
Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the
instructions below to order by telephone.
United states and Canadian Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or
MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern
Standard Time. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
1 - 800 - 338 - 0376
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'Print ortype your name and
address clearly This will be your mailing label.
A complete and correct order will
save you days of waiting.
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Symbols
(.) SRS 38, 53 (0-9) 30
A A.V 34
AoV jack 70 AAA batteries 5
Active channel 43
Additional speakers 68 Advanced Features 47
.ANT B input, note 32
ANTENNA 30, 42 Antenna A 42
Antenna input 43
Arrows 31 AUDIO button 26, 30
Audio Codes 26 Audio component 30
Audio modes 38 Audio Processor 38, 53
Audio processor 31, 53 Auto Channel Search 15, 16, 43
Auto channel search 6 Auto Color 39
Auto Tuning 19, 43 Automatic color adjustments 39 Autoprogramming 16 AV adaptor 34, 70
AVjack 4, 34
B
Back Panel 32
Back Panel Jacks 32 Basic connection 4
Batteries 4, 5
Black level 39
C
Cable box 27 Cable Box Codes 27
Cable TV 42 Captioning information 40
Captioning mode 40 Care and Cleaning 75 CHCTRL 31, 48
CHAN 30
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Chan# 42 Change the channel 30
Channel Control 48 Channel indicator 35
Channel information 30 Channel list 18, 30
Channel Marker 35 Channel menu 9, 42
Channel numbers 30 Choice Lists 12
Choosing an Audio Processor
53
CLEAR 9, 10, 30 Closed Caption Mode 40
Closed Captioning 50 Closed Captioning indicator 35 Closedcaptioning information
50 Closed Captioning Modes 51 Closed-Caption Display 40, 50
Closed-Caption Mode 40 Color 39
Color Warmth 39 Commercial skip timer 35
Connect a camcorder 34 Connecting 2 VCRs 59
Connecting a camcorder 7() Connecting a stereo amplifier
69 Connecting a subwoofer 68 Connecting a tape deck 69
Connecting audio components
69 Connecting Speakers 68
Connecting to an AN receiver
32 Connecting your TV 4
Connecting your TV and other
components 5 Connections Foldout 4, 19 Contrast 39
Control panels 8, 10, 11
Choice Lists 12
Numeric Entry 13
Sliders 11
Current channel list 30
D
Device button 28 DISPLAY 30, 52 Display Closed Captioning 50
DSS receiver 21, 30 DSS remote 21
DSS°CABLE 30 DSS°CABLE button 21, +27
DSS°CABLEChannel 21, 44 DSS°CABLE choice list 21
EDS 52 Enhanced SRS Stereo 38, 53 Enhanced Stereo 38, 53
Entering channel numbers 30 Entering Setup 16
Exit 9
Extended Data Services 52
FIXED OUTPUT 32 FIXED OUTPUT jacks 32
FREEZE 31, 48 Front external speakers 33
Front panel 34 Front speakers 68
H
Headphone' 34 Headphone source 38
Headphone volume 38
HI-FI OUTPUT 32 HI-FI OUTPUT jacks 32
Highlight 8, 12 Home antenna 12
Home computers, note 32
INPUT 30 ' INPUT 1 32
Input channel indicator 35
Input sources 30 INPUT2 32
Interactive Setup 6, 15, 45
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l I./MONO audio jacks 32
Labelling channels 18, 42 Labels 35, 42
Laserdisc player codes 26 Left arrow 12
Limited Warranty 74 Lists and Labels 18, 42
M
Main Menu 31 MENU 10, 12, 31
Menu commands 37 Menu system 10
Menus 10 Mono 38, 53
MOVE 31 MOVE arrows 8, 10, 31 MOVE PIP 31, 48 MUTE 30 Mute 38
N
Normal channel ist 42 Normal channel list 18 Number buttons 10, 30 Numeric entry .13 Numeric entry control panel
O
On-screen menus 8 On-screen program details 52
On-screen setup routine 15 Optional stand 4 Original picture settings 39
Parent-approved list 18, 42, 43
Parental control 42, 43
Picture control 11 Picture controls 39 Picture Quality Menu "39
Picture Quality menu 11 Picture-in-Picture 48
Picture-in-picture 31 PIP 31, 48
PIP channel indicatoi" 35 ' " _S
-PIP operation 48 PIP window 31, 38, 48
Point and Select 8 Polarity switch 33
POWER button 6
PREV CH button 30 Previous channel 30
Program information 30 Program synopsis 52 Program title 52 Programming the remote
to control an audio device 26
Programming the Remote
23
Programming the remote
22
Programming the remote to
control a laserdisc play 26
Programming the remote to
control a satellite or c 27
Programming the remotes
24
Q
Quick Reference 37
R
Rear speakers 33, 68 Recommended stand 4
Recording from the TV 32 Remote batteries, low 35
Remote buttons 6, 30 Remote control 10 RESET 31
Reset Picture Controls 39 Return to TV 12 REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP,
PAUSE 30
RIGHT audio jacks 32 Right arrow 12
S-VHS camcorder 70
S-Video 32 S-Video Input 70 SAP 38, 53
Satellite Box Codes 27
•SCAN 31, 48 Schedule 41 Screen Menu 40 Second Audio Program 38, 53
Select 8 Set DSSoCABLE Channel 44
Set the DSSoCABLE Channel 21 Set the Time 17 Set the VCR1 Channel 19 Set the VCR2oLD Channel 20 Set Time 13, 17, 41 Set Time control panel 13
Set VCR 1 Channel 43
•Set VCR 2 Channel 44 Setting DSSoCABLE Channel 21
Setup 16, 45
Setup routine 45 Sharpness 39 Signal Source 32, 42 Signal Type 12, 42 Signal Type Choice list 12
SKIP 30 Sleep Goatee 52
Sleep Timer 41 Sleep Timer display 35
Sliders 11 Snow 39 Speaker Switch 68
Speaker switch 33 Speakers 38
SRS Stereo 38, 53 Stereo 38, 53 Stereo audio signal 38, 53 Stereo headphones 34
Stereo Indicator 35 STRENGTH switches 33
SWAP 31, 48
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Tape dubbing 60 Things to Know Before
Connecting Compo-
nents 55
Three-digit channel 30 Time display 35 Time menu 13, 41 Tint 11, 39
Tone controls 38 Tour of the TV 29 Transport control 30 Troubleshooting Tips 72
Turn speakers on or off 38 TV accessories 34
TV and MONO VCR 56 TV button 6, 30
U
UHFNHF Antenna 42 Universal remote
4, 23, 24
Universal Remote VCR
Codes 25
Using Connection A 56
Using Connection B 57 Using Connection C 58 Using Connection D 59
Using Connection E 61 Using Connection F 62 Using Connection G 63 Using Connection H 64 Using Connection I 66 Using PIP buttons 49
Using the remote 28
V VCR 1 Channel 43
VCR 1 choice list 19 VCR 2 Channel 44
VCR Codes 25 VCR mode 30 VCR1 30
VCR1 button 19, 24
VCR1 Channel 19 VCR2eLD 30 VCR2.LD button 20, 26
VCR2.LD Channel 20
VCR2.LD choice list 20 VCR2oLD mode 30 VlD1 30 VlD2 30
Video 1 Input 44 Video 1 Input jacks 19 Video 1 Input Source 44, 70
Video 2 Input 44 Video 2 Input jacks 20
Video cable 44 Video games, note 32
VIDEO jacks 32 Video Noise Filter 39
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For you r _ea+res_*RC'A++_Ho_
Authorized Servicenter, all toll-free in the U.S.A.:
1-800-336-1900
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If your television n:eeds service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service
for your product.
fo_THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290
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Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in U.S.A.
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