RCA HD65W40 User Manual

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User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Key Features Overview

Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.

On-Screen Program Guide

The GUIDE Plus+™ system is a “no-fee,” on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You can also browse programs by category with the Sort feature or sort them alphabetically. When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if available and display current news stories by headline. One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording.

Complete the on-screen assisted setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1.

V-Chip: Parental Controls

You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3 has details). The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program. The TV must be locked for the parental controls settings to take effect.

DTVLink® (Digital Television Link)

Better known to some as IEEE 1394 or FireWire*, these jacks enable connection of highspeed digital technology to devices with a DTVLink logo on them. With the two DTVLink connectors, you can network your digital devices by linking them together.

Web Browser

A web browsing software package is built into your television that allows access to the Internet including the World Wide Web. The browser interprets HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the programming language of the Internet, into the words and graphics (jpeg and gif files) that you see when viewing a web page. This browser has some limitations and might not be equipped to interpret all files, such as streaming video and audio. You’ll need a high-speed connection, such as a DSL (digital subscriber line) unit or cable modem to use the web browser.

DTVLINK® Certification Logo is a U.S. registered mark of CEA. *Firewire is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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RECORD OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Menu Path

Record Output Jacks

You can record digital TV (and analog) programs by using the RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also record analog programs). Your TV must be tuned to the channel in order to record the program.

Integrated HDTV Tuner

Decodes all 16 formats of ATSC Digital TV broadcasts for a clearer picture without ghosting or snow. Decodes NTSC analog TV broadcasts. For digital TV, can output sound in Dolby Digital 5.1 and pictures in 16:9 widescreen (if the broadcast supports it).

On-Screen Help Text

The elaborate on screen help text along with the user’s guide assists you in learning to use the features of your television. A menu path appears at the top of the screen to remind you where you are in the menu system. The help text consists of step-by-step instructions, definitions, information, tips, etc.

Auto Tuning

The Auto Tuning feature allows you to set up the TV to tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) button on the remote. See Chapter 3 for details.

Table of Contents

Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 6

Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 7

How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player .................................................................................................. 8

How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ......................................................................................... 9

Audio Connections .................................................................................................................................... 10

How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers .............................................................. 10

How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel ....................................... 10

How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver .......................................................................... 12

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ........................................................................................ 13

Back of the TV ................................................................................................................................ 15

Why You Should Connect the G-LINK™ Cable ............................................................................ 18

Placing the G-LINK Wands ........................................................................................................................ 18

How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................................................... 18

The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 19

Front Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 19

Plug in the TV................................................................................................................................. 20

Put batteries in the remote........................................................................................................... 20

Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 20

Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup.......................................................... 20

Complete the Assisted Setup........................................................................................................ 21

Set the Menu Language ............................................................................................................................ 21

Complete Channel Search ......................................................................................................................... 21

The GUIDE Plus+™ System Setup ............................................................................................................. 21

What to Expect .............................................................................................................................. 25

Changing Channels........................................................................................................................ 25

Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 28

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 30

Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................................................ 32

Code List ......................................................................................................................................... 33

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features

About the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 36

Digital or Analog TV Channel ....................................................................................................... 37

About the GUIDE Plus+ System ....................................................................................................38

Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 42

Lock/Unlock TV .......................................................................................................................................... 42

Channel Lists (Video Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List) ........................................................... 42

How V-Chip Works..................................................................................................................................... 43

V-Chip TV Ratings ...................................................................................................................................... 43

Blocking Specific Content Themes ............................................................................................................ 45

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ........................................................................................................................ 46

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ................................................................................................................. 47

Front Button Block .................................................................................................................................... 47

Web Browser Block .................................................................................................................................... 47

Auto Tuning Feature...................................................................................................................... 48

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................................................................. 49

Using the Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 50

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Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System

Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ............................................................................... 54

Navigating the Menu System .................................................................................................................... 54

Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................................... 54

On-Screen Help .......................................................................................................................................... 54

Controls ...................................................................................................................................................... 54

Picture Quality Menu .................................................................................................................... 56

Picture Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 56

Picture Presets ............................................................................................................................................ 56

Convergence .............................................................................................................................................. 57

Color Warmth ............................................................................................................................................ 57

Noise Filter ................................................................................................................................................. 57

Auto Color .................................................................................................................................................. 57

Graphic Equalizer ...................................................................................................................................... 58

SVM ............................................................................................................................................................ 58

Reset Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 58

Audio Menu ................................................................................................................................... 58

Audio Processor ......................................................................................................................................... 59

Sound Logic ................................................................................................................................................ 59

Audio Language ........................................................................................................................................ 59

Digital Audio Out ...................................................................................................................................... 60

Fixed/Variable Out ..................................................................................................................................... 60

SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................................................................................................... 60

Balance ....................................................................................................................................................... 60

Time Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 61

Connections Menu......................................................................................................................... 61

Antenna Info .............................................................................................................................................. 61

Subwoofer .................................................................................................................................................. 61

Software Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................... 62

Channel Search .......................................................................................................................................... 62

Signal Source .............................................................................................................................................. 62

Signal Type ................................................................................................................................................. 62

DTVLink® (Digital Television Link) ........................................................................................................... 63

Special Features ......................................................................................................................................... 63

Auto Tuning ............................................................................................................................................... 63

Ethernet Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 64

Preferences Menu .......................................................................................................................... 64

Closed Captioning ..................................................................................................................................... 64

Screen Format ............................................................................................................................................ 66

Menu Language ......................................................................................................................................... 67

Record Output ........................................................................................................................................... 67

Color Scheme ............................................................................................................................................. 67

Translucency ............................................................................................................................................... 67

Digital Channel Info .................................................................................................................................. 68

Chapter 5: References

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 70

HD Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 74

Accessory Information .................................................................................................................. 76

Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................... 79

FCC Information ............................................................................................................................. 81

Care and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 82

Index ............................................................................................................................................... 89

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider Before You Connect

• Choose Your Connection

• How To Connect

• Back of the TV

• Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable

• The Front of Your TV

• Plug in the TV

• Put Batteries in the Remote

• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup

•Turn on the TV

• Complete the Assisted Setup

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Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.

•Turn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Don’t stack components.

• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

•Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Using a Stand

If a stand or base is used, ensure that it is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.

Connection Illustrations

The components used in the connection illustrations are for representation only. The input jacks and the output jacks on the back of your components (VCR, DVD player, etc.,) might look different than those illustrated.

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Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. For more information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to page 13.

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Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK

DVD

VCR

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Coaxial

Audio/video

G-LINK

Satellite Receiver

VCR

Coaxial

Audio/video

G-LINK

A/V Receiver

VCR

Cables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV

TV + DVD + VCR

TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR

TV + A/V Receiver + VCR

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The pictures below show the cables you may need for the connections represented in this book.

Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this cable to your TV and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly.

G-LINK cable

Coaxial cable DVI-D cable

S-Video cable

Ethernet Cable

Digital Optical Cable

A/V Cable

1394 Cable

Composite Video Audio/ Video cable

Component Video Y•Pb•Pr cable

Speaker Wire

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DVD

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Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 18)

1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A.

If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for the GUIDE Plus+ system). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT. If you have only an off-air antenna, connect it to ANTENNA A INPUT.

2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.

Connect the DVD player’s component (Y PB PR) and audio outputs to INPUT 3 on the TV using component cables. If your DVD player has composite audio/video and an S-Video output, use INPUTs 1 or 2 and use the S-VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack.

Notes: If you are using an S-Video cable (INPUT 1 or 2) or component video cables, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable and component video cables only transfer video information.

If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV instead of the composite video or S-Video connection. Don’t forget to also connect audio cables when using the component video cables.

3. Connect your VCR to your TV.

A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (audio/video) on the TV using composite audio/video cables.

B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to RECORD OUTPUT on the TV. This enables recording of digital programs (unless copy protected, using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs.

Viewing the Components

1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.

2. Press the TV button on the remote control.

3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels.

• The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel.

• The DVD player can be viewed on the INPUT 3 channel.

Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning. (See Chapter 3 for more information.)

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How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR

1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A.

2. Connect your VCR to your TV.

A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (audio/video) on the TV using composite audio/video cables.

3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.

Connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT 2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV using composite cables. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the S-VIDEO jacks instead. If your satellite receiver has component outputs, then use INPUT 3 or 4.

Note: If you are using an S-Video cable or component video cables, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable and component video cables only transfer video information.

Viewing the Components

1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.

2. Press the TV button on the remote control.

3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels.

• The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel.

• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the INPUT 2 channel.

Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning. (See Chapter 3 for more information.

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Audio Connections

With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each component that you are connecting to get the best results.

• Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) using the digital audio output jack to your TV (best sound).

• Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).

• Connect speakers to your TV (good sound).

How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers

If you own a receiver with Dolby Digital® or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) audio receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality (shown on opposite page).

1. Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on your TV to the DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT Jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver.

• If your receiver can decode Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Digital Audio Output, and select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM option.

• If your receiver can decode only PCM, go to Audio menu, select Digital Audio Output, and select PCM option.

2. If you want to use your TV as the Center Channel, use speaker wire to connect the audio receiver’s CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV’s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page.

• Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP.

3. Use speaker wire to connect the Audio/Video receiver to external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.

How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel

1. Connect the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.

2. Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio menu and select whether you want the FIXED/ VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed volume audio or variable volume audio.

• Fixed Output provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.

• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the TV and TV remote control.

3. If you want to use your TV as the Center Channel, use speaker wire to connect the audio receiver’s CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV’s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page.

• Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP.

4. Use speaker wire to connect the Audio/Video receiver to external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Caution: DO NOT connect your audio/video receiver’s outputs or center channel output to the red and black EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT on the TV. Damage to the TV may result.

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How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver

You can connect two external speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal.

1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core.

2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal.

3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).

4. Close the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it’s connected securely.

5. Set the SPEAKER SELECT switch to INT W/EXT SURR.

• If you connect speakers and place the EXT/INT W/EXT SURR switch on the TV back panel in the INT W/ EXT SURR position, you get audio from the internal speakers as well as L minus R from both external speakers. This connection gives you a matrix surround effect.

• If you connect speakers and place the switch in the EXT position, you get audio from the external speakers only. The TV’s internal speakers are turned off.

6. Go to the Audio menu and Fixed/Variable Out screen and make sure Variable Out - Speakers On is selected.

Notes: The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 30 watts total power handling capabilities.

When connecting the speaker wire, make sure you connect the positive

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(+) 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 the terminals correctly. If the (+) and (-) terminals are not matched properly, the speakers will not be “in phase,” causing reduction in bass frequencies.

Do not allow the wire core to touch other wires or terminals. Damage to components could result if the cores of two wires touch.

Arrange the speakers in your TV room to achieve maximum sound quality.

Caution: DO NOT connect your audio/video receiver’s outputs or its center speaker output to the red and black EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT on the TV. Damage to TV may result.

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AUDIO

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Digital Audio

Output Jack

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables

This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by using the order form on page 73). There are several ways to connect components to your TV.

Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. The component jacks are considered an excellent improvement; S-Video and composite jacks are considered very good, while connecting components with the antenna RF connection is good.

VIDEO

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DVI-HDTV

DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface-High Definition Television) Connector

DVI-HDTV is an uncompressed, high-speed digital visual interface designed to deliver digital video in its native format. It supports the overlay of highresolution graphics used by some program guides and interactive components.

Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables for Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) because the DVI-HDTV cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

DTVLink® (Digital Television Link) Connectors

DTVLink uses a format better known to some as IEEE-1394 or FireWire®. DTVLink is a compressed digital video input/output offering an IEEE 1394-type connection that meets the CEA specifications. This connection is a high-speed and inexpensive way of interconnecting 1394 compliant consumer electronic components. If your 1394 component has the DTVLink logo on it, it should work with this TV. You can use either or both connectors to link your components but don’t connect the components in a loop.

Notes: Audio and video information is carried on a single wire.

Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable

The optical cable is used to connect an audio receiver with Dolby Digital or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) audio receiver to your TV. If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality.

Note: This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers.

ETHERNET

Ethernet Jack and Cable

This jack is used to connect a router, cable modem or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) unit with a CAT 5 (ethernet) cable (not provided). It is recommended that you only connect a router to this jack although you could connect a DSL/cable modem directly.

DTVLink® Certification Logo is a U.S. registered mark of CEA.

FireWire® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables

The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect a component, such as a DVD player. This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video is

Y PB PR

Component Jacks

S-Video Jack

separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.

S-Video Jacks and Cables

The S-Video (separate video) jacks provide better picture quality than the regular video jacks because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.

If a component you’re connecting to your TV (like a DVD player) has an S-VIDEO jack and composite video, connect the component to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for a better quality picture.

Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y•Pb•Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.

Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

RF Jack

V L R

Audio/Video Jacks

Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). This is also called composite video.

Note: If your component has only one output for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right (red) audio part of the cable.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

RF jacks are primarily used for reception of off-air broadcasts and cable signals (possibly older VCRs or cable boxes). The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled ANTENNA A INPUT and ANTENNA B INPUT.

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Back of the TV

The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video in to video out, right audio in to right audio out, etc.).

RIGHT FIXED/VARIABLE

LEFT

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

VIDEO

INPUT 1

SPEAKER

SELECT

EXT

INPUT 2

INT W/ EXT SURR

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INTERNAL

SPEAKER

SOURCE

TV EXT AMP

VIDEO

INPUT 3

CENTER CHANNEL INPUT

EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER

MAXIMUM POWER RATING

(60 WATTS into 8 OHMS)

VIDEO

INPUT 4

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 1

RECORD OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

RIGHT FIXED/VARIABLE

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

LEFT

SPEAKER

SELECT

INT W/

EXT

EXT SURR

AUDIO

OUTPUT

TV’s AUDIO OUTPUTS except for RECORD OUTPUT audio

Caution: Connect external speakers only to the TV’s EXTERNAL SPEAKERS terminals. DO NOT connect your audio/video receiver to the red and black EXTERNAL SPEAKERS terminals. Damage to TV may occur.

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUTPUT

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 2

G-LINK

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

ETHERNET

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 4

ANTENNA B

INPUT

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 5

ANTENNA A

INPUT

VIDEO

INPUT 5

DVI-HDTV

AUDIO OUTPUTS

• RIGHT and LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKER Terminals Used to connect external speakers if you don’t have an audio amplifier or receiver. For use, if you want better sound than the TV’s speakers. See page 10.

• SPEAKER SELECT - EXT. or INT W/EXT SURR Switch Lets you direct where the output of the TV’s internal speakers goes. With the switch in the EXT position, you hear the external speakers connected to the TV. In INT W/EXT SURR position, you hear the TV’s internal speakers and external speakers connected to the TV for a matrix surround sound effect.

Note: To turn the TV’s internal speakers on and off, press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio. Then choose Fixed/Variable Out from the menu and choose an option.

• FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT L/R Provides fixed-level or variablelevel audio output from the television. Fixed/Variable is an option in the Audio menu, details on page 60.

-Fixed controls the volume through the audio/video receiver.

-Variable controls the volume through TV.

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CENTER CHANNEL INPUT

INTERNAL

SPEAKER

SOURCE

TV EXT AMP

MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING

(60 WATTS into 8 OHMS)

TV’s CENTER CHANNEL INPUTS

Caution: Do not connect the A/V receiver’s CENTER CHANNEL output to the TV’s EXTERNAL SPEAKERS terminals. Damage to TV may occur.

VIDEO

INPUT 1

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

CENTER SPEAKER INPUT

• INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch

- TV Position Sound comes from TV’s internal speakers.

- EXT AMP Position Internal speakers are used for an external center

channel. When an external audio/video receiver’s center channel output is connected to the TV’s center channel input, center channel audio comes out of the TV’s internal speakers.

• CENTER CHANNEL TERMINALS Connect the audio/video receiver’s center channel output to the TV’s center channel input. Switch the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP position.

VIDEO/AUDIO INPUTS

VIDEO INPUT 1/AUDIO INPUT 1 Connect an NTSC (analog) component.

•V (VIDEO) provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow.

•L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.

Note: If your component has only one output for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable.

•R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.

VIDEO

INPUT 3

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 3

Tips

Inputs 3/4 can be used as either a component video (Y PB PR ) input or a composite video (V) input. The TV auto detects the connection with Y PB PR having highest priority.

PIP cannot be displayed from component (Y•Pb•Pr) inputs.

• S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality picture to a component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD player. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the S-Video connector.

VIDEO INPUT 2/AUDIO INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video component such as a VCR. The jacks are as described for INPUT 1.

VIDEO INPUT 3/AUDIO INPUT 3 Connect an optional component (Y PB PR) video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors between a compatible component and the TV.

• AUDIO R/L/MONO The audio jacks provide stereo sound. When connected, audio volume from the main front and rear speakers are variable.

•V (VIDEO) provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow.

• Y PB PRUnlike a single video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y PB P

connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 1080i signals. Has priority over V connection.

VIDEO INPUT 4/AUDIO INPUT 4 Provides connection to a second optional component video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. The jacks are the same as described in INPUT 3.

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MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 5

DVI-HDTV

RECORD

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

INPUT 5

VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections.

•L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.

•R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.

• DVI-HDTV provides a digital video connection from a video source to the TV.

RECORD OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record mainly digital (or analog) programs from Antenna A or B and inputs (excluding DVI-HDTV and some component video formats) while TV is turned on. You must leave TV on same channel you are recording.

•VIDEO provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow.

• AUDIO L provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.

• AUDIO R provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.

Notes: When recording from this output, remember to tune to the channel you are recording.

If an unusual pattern appears when you connect your VCR input to the RECORD OUTPUT, playing a tape or switching to the VCR’s tuner removes the pattern.

ANTENNA B

INPUT

Digital Audio

Output Jack

ETHERNET

ANTENNA A

G-LINK

INPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). Use the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack.

ETHERNET Connect a router, cable modem, or Digital Subscriber Line to the TV using an Ethernet cable (CAT 5). Do not connect a telephone cable because of risk of fire or shock. A green light on the jack means that an active network has been detected. An orange light means the data is either being sent or received.

DTVLink Use either or both connectors to connect compatible DTVLink (IEEE-

1394) components but don’t loop the components together. When connecting

several components, use a hub or component-to component method. Be sure to connect the fastest of the 1394 components closer to the connection point of the TV and the slower components furthest away. Details on page 16.

ANTENNA A INPUT / ANTENNA B INPUTs Used to connect an off-air antenna and/or cable TV signal to the TV. If you have both cable and air, connect cable to ANTENNA A and off-air to ANTENNA B. If you have air only, connect it to ANTENNA A. These inputs are also used to receive programming and connect older components.

G-LINK Connect the G-LINK cable for VCR one touch recording and/or cable box control with GUIDE Plus+ system.

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Why You Should Connect the G-LINK™ Cable

The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.

Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.

VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR recording and timed recordings won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly.

How to Find the Remote Sensor

You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.

G-LINK cable

G-LINK wands

Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn’t labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.

1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.

2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the front of the component.

3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).

Tips

If you have both a VCR and a cable box, it doesn’t matter which wand is connected to which box.

If you don’t have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV.

VCR

CABLE BOX

CHANNEL

4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the VCR’s or cable box’s remote sensor.

Placing the G-LINK Wands

Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see below).

LEFT

RIGHT FIXED/VARIABLE

AUDIO

OUTPUT

CENTER CHANNEL INPUT

MAXIMUM POWER RATING!

SPEAKER

INTERNAL

(60 WATTS into 8 OHMS)

SELECT

SPEAKER SOURCE

INT W/ EXT SURR

EXT

TV EXT AMP

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

VIDEO

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

MONO

AUDIO

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

ETHERNET

G-LINK

Connect to G-LINK jack on the back of the TV

MONO

R AUDIO INPUT 4

ANTENNA A

INPUT

TV (back p

MONO

R AUDIO INPUT 1

RECORD OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

anel)

SENSOR

VCR

EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER

VIDEO

INPUT 4

VIDEO INPUT 5

MONO

DVI-HDTV

AUDIO INPUT 5

ANTENNA B

INPUT

CHANNEL

SENSOR

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The Front of Your TV

Front Input Jacks

The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digital camera, or video game: an S-VIDEO input, one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover. Please note the illustration below is just an example of how jacks might appear.

Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal and external speakers, Fixed/Variable Audio Output, and Digital Audio Output are automatically turned off.

When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the Left (mono) input jack to get sound from both speakers.

Front Panel

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. As this user’s guide covers several models, your TV may or may not have all of the buttons described below.

MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU/OK selects highlighted items.



 Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu



controls.



 Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls.





VOL

 Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it points left to items and adjusts menu controls.





VOL

 Increases the volume. In the menu system, it points right to items and adjusts menu controls.



POWER Turns the TV on and off. The indicator in the button lights when TV is on

INPUT Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (Front Input, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5,

DTVLink, the last active antenna (Antenna A or Antenna B).

INFO Brings up the channel banner with channel and viewing information. Press again to remove the banner. In the GUIDE Plus+ system, brings up more program or promotional information.

Notes: The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout. The exact look may be different from the one on the front of your TV.

If you use the Front Button Block feature, the front panel no longer provides access to the menus. The Front Button Block feature disables all front panel buttons but not inputs. For more information, see Chapter 3.

Headphone jack

A/V jacks

C U N

S-VIDEO IN

E W O

P + L

O V

—

L O V

V ID

E O

V ID E O

L /M O

N O

E A D

P H

O N

E IN P U T 4

A U D

CHCHVOL VOL POWER

•OK





INPUT

INFO

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Plug in the TV

Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. The TV needs some power to acquire guide listings, do recordings, etc.

Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power LED indicator on the front panel will light for approximately 15 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV. The TV can only be turned on after the Power LED indicator goes off. This happens every time power is reapplied to the TV.

Put batteries in the remote

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.

•Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

• Replace the cover.

Note: Batteries need replacing when the remote indicator is red and blinks rapidly with each button press.

VCR1

DVD

MUTE

INF

MEN

ON • OFF

VCR2

CH +

AUX

IDE

SAT • CABLE

FORMAT

LEA

TV button

OK button

Arrow buttons

Turn on the TV

Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.

Note: Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s functions.

Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup

The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the onscreen menus. The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, put the remote into TV mode by pressing the TV button then MENU. Press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed in the menu. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.

To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).

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Tip

To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup.

Complete the Assisted Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to be configured to work properly. On-screen information helps you make the right selections for your setup. The first time you turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup screens appear automatically.

Set the Menu Language

The first part of the Assisted Setup menu asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system.

1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the arrow buttons.

2. Press OK to select that language.

Complete Channel Search

The next part of the Assisted Setup asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system.

1. Highlight Full Search and press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report appears on the screen.

Tip

Channel Search takes several minutes because the TV is searching for all possible analog and digital channels. You may want to leave and come back later.

Tip

If you move to a new ZIP or postal code, or if any of your information changes and you need to access the setup screens from the TV’s main menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup, then choose “No, repeat setup process.”

2. When search is complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).

Notes: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Connections menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.

If cable box is connected to ANTENNA A, Channel Search cannot work.

The GUIDE Plus+™ System Setup

Important Notes: If you have a VCR and/or cable box connected to the TV, you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. If you didn’t connect the G-LINK cable, go to page 18. Disregard the screen that tells you to refer to the Quick Setup sheet because all of the instructions are included in this User’s Guide.

The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for your area.

The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to complete the following steps after you’ve read through the introductory screens.

Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location

1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.

If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK.

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2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter your

Step 2: Configuring for Cable

The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connected to a cable TV connection.

zip code or postal code. Press OK when you’re finished.

Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button also moves the highlight to the left.

Notes: : If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.

If you have two off-air antennas connected (one to ANTENNA A and one to ANTENNA B) and you aren’t getting the guide listings, try swapping the antennas.

If your cable system retransmits digital off-air channels over cable, you should select YES to cable inquiry.

You cannot tune to digital channels from the GUIDE Plus+ system if you have cable service or a cable box connected unless an off-air antenna is connected to Antenna B.

1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.

If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK. (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears--go to page 23.)

2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK

Notes: The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV program listings.

If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears--go to page 23).

3. Highlight the channel on ANTENNA A where you have to tune your TV to

see cable box programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).

Notes: If not using INPUT 1 (VIDEO1/AUX), you must connect to ANTENNA A not B.

Channel 03 is the most common.

Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/ video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables. If you choose Video 1/Aux, then connect the cable box to the TV’s INPUT 1.

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4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.

If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ System

5. Make sure your cable box is on.

Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).

Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).

Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products.

6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test

was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).

If your cable box didn’t change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have two choices: No and Test this code again.

Test this code again: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight Test this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of codes).

No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK (GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).

Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the TV can’t find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist appears. Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen.

Step 3: Configuring for a VCR

1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears reminding

you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).

If it is not, highlight No and press OK.

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2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR

3. Keep the VCR on and insert a tape. When you complete these steps, press

4. Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR stopped playing the tape, the

that is connected to the TV and press OK.

If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

OK to begin testing.

Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.

test was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK.

Tips

Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.

Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.

If your VCR didn’t stop playing a tape, you can either choose No or Test this code again.

If you think your TV or remote might have been touched during the test, make sure the VCR is on and playing a tape. Highlight Test this code again.

If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Make sure the VCR is playing a tape and is on. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing another set of codes.)

Keep following the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct code for the VCR.

Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again.

•Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.

•Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues with all codes in the system.

• Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won’t be able to automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR.

Step 4: Confirming Your Settings

1. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are complete, highlight Yes, end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing failed, you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional screens appear.

Disregard the screen that tells you to refer to the Quick Setup sheet because all of the information is in this User’s Guide.

If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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What to Expect

The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see:

• If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.

• If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE Plus+ system (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information is usually sent to your TV at night.

• If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.

Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.

To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.

Changing Channels

Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that the channels change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Your HDTV is able to interpret and display both analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) signals and the digital subchannels (when available). Also, you may notice that the size of the Channel Banner changes as you scan through analog and digital channels.

Next Steps

Now that you’ve finished the Assisted Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote.

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Chapter 2

Using the Remote Control

Chapter Overview:

• The Buttons on the Remote Control

•Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components

• How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It

• Code List

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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SKIP

CH CTRL

The Buttons on the Remote Control

ON • OFF

Indicator

Green action button

Blue action button

VCR1

DVD

MUTE

VCR2

CH +

AUX

SAT • CABLE

FORMAT

LEA

Blue action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen).

Green action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates the features (located in the Action bar on TV screen).

(Backlight button) Press to illuminate some of the remote control’s buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several seconds. Backlight won’t activate if batteries are low, but blinks on and off quickly.

(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. Also used in the GUIDE Plus+ system and in the TV menu to make selections.

ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between HDTV’s ANTENNA A and B. When in the VCR mode, the ANTENNA button functions as a TV/VCR button. In the satellite mode, it functions as a TV/ SAT button. If tuned to an input, ANTENNA takes TV back to last-viewed antenna and channel.

WAP

Tip

The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and SAT•CABLE buttons also turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan products.

Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the TV menu system, GUIDE Plus+ system, and on-screen displays. Also moves the PIP window when the menu is not on the screen. See page 49 for more information.

AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component (such as a cable box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD, or audio receiver) that you’ve programmed to work with this button.

CH + or CH – Scrolls up or down through the current channel or input list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. In the GUIDE Plus+ system, scrolls a page at a time.

CH CTRL (Channel control) Toggles the channel control between the main TV picture and the PIP window. Use channel up, channel down, INPUT, or number buttons to change channels. You can tell which picture changes by looking at the channel banner. CH CTRL is marked by in the banner.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing. Used to cancel the commercial skip timer. Used to quit the browser.

DVD Places the remote in DVD mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, pressing the DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel.

FORMAT Toggles through screen formats (Normal, Zoom, and Stretch). In browser mode, toggles through three different view sizes: full-size video, video window on the left, and video window on the right.

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To turn off most the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds.

This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system.

GUIDE Brings up the Listings screen for the GUIDE Plus+ system.

INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote

to operate components. Lights when a button is pressed and a valid command is sent. Turns red and blinks rapidly when batteries are low.

INFO Brings up channel banner with channel and viewing information. Press again to remove the banner. In the GUIDE Plus+ system, brings up more program information.

INPUT Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (Front Input, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, DTVLink (if available), last-active Antenna).

MENU Turns the Main menu on or off.

MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore

volume.

OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted.

ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on or off. If in another mode (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE, AUX) and programmed, it turns the component on and off.

PIP Makes the PIP window appear and disappear (See Chapter 3 for more information about using PIP.) Locks/unlocks video window in GUIDE Plus+ system.

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC•VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD players, and CD players. Press REC•VCR+ outside of the GUIDE Plus+ System to set a manual timer program or enter a PlusCode number.

SAT•CABLE Places the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel.

SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. Cannot be used with the browser. Use CLEAR to cancel.

SWAP When using PIP, switches the main picture with the PIP window.

TV Places the remote in TV mode. Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-

viewed TV channel or input. Placing the remote in TV mode enables you to access the TV’s menu system as well as tune to analog, digital, or cable TV channels.

VCR1 Places the remote in VCR1 mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel.

VCR2 Places the remote in VCR2 mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel.

VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume when the TV Audio Output option is set to Variable Speakers On.

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STOP

OFF

VCR

Indicator

REVER

LEA

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components

The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remotecontrollable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components.

The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component.

Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the components connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do the following:

1. Turn on the component (in this example, a VCR).

2. Point the remote at the component.

3. Press the corresponding component button (in this example, VCR1).

4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond, you need to program the remote to operate it.

You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote.

Important Note: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component.

Important for Direct Entry

You must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code.

Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would:

Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column.

Release the VCR1 button. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If it doesn’t, follow the same steps, but enter the second code for Zenith VCRs instead of the first.

Programming the Remote

There are two ways to program the remote control:

•direct entry

• automatic code search

Using Direct Entry

Note: The AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry.

1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section.

3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.

4. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn’t programmable.

5. Release the component button, point remote at component, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.

• If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.

• If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn’t find the code, the remote is not compatible with your component.

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Using Automatic Code Search

If Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.

1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)

2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR1, DVD,

etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.

3. Point the remote at the component.

4. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the

remote stops flashing.

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are more than 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY more than 20 times, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.

Tip

Some of the remote’s buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’s menu system.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the

device turns back ON.

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off.

How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It

Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.), it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons.

1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR1, VCR2,

SAT•CABLE, AUX) to set the remote to control the component.

2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.

Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of components.

If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR1, VCR2, or AUX on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)

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CH CTRL

Using the INPUT Button

Input source

INPUT button

VCR1

DVD

MUTE

ON • OFF

VCR2

WAP

CH +

AUX

SAT • CABLE

FORMAT

LEA

Note: Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button.

1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.

2. Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.

• If you tune to INPUT 1 and your DVD is connected to that input, you

will be able to view your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the VCR tape using the remote that came with your TV, you must first press the VCR1, VCR2, or AUX button to put the remote control in VCR mode.

There are other ways of selecting an input channel:

•Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when pressed. For more details on Auto Tuning, see Chapter 3.

• When viewing an input, to go back to viewing channels, press ANTENNA, or press INPUT until you see your channel, or use the number keys to enter the channel number.

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VCR Codes

Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and AUX buttons.

Admiral ........................................................ 2132

Adventura .................................................... 2026

Aiko ............................................................. 2027

Aiwa ............................................................. 2026

Akai ..................... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,

................................................. 2111, 2112, 2113

American High ............................................ 2021

Asha ............................................................. 2013

Audio Dynamics ................................ 2009, 2010

Audiovox ..................................................... 2014

Bell & Howell ............................................. 2011

Beaumark .................................................... 2013

Broksonic .......................................... 2012, 2025

Calix ............................................................. 2014

Candle .......................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,

................................................. 2017, 2018, 2019

Canon ...................................... 2021, 2022, 2114

Capehart ............................................ 2020, 2110

Carver .......................................................... 2062

CCE .................................................... 2027, 2061

Citizen ............................................... 2013, 2014,

................... 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027

Colortyme .................................................... 2009

Colt .............................................................. 2061

Craig .............................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061

Curtis-Mathes .......................... 2000, 2009, 2013,

.......... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115, 2131

Cybernex ..................................................... 2013

Daewoo .............. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,

Daytron ........................................................ 2110

DBX ................................................... 2009, 2010

Dimensia ........................................... 2000, 2131

Dynatech ..................................................... 2026

Electrohome ...................................... 2014, 2029

Electrophonic .............................................. 2014

Emerson .... 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,

2026, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035,

................... 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,

................. 2042, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2065,

...................................... 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130

Fisher ...................................... 2011, 2023, 2048,

............................. 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118

Fuji ..................................................... 2021, 2119

Funai ............................................................ 2026

Garrard ........................................................ 2026

GE ........................................... 2000, 2001, 2013,

................... 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120, 2131

Goldstar ............... 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2131

Gradiente ..................................................... 2026

Harley Davidson ......................................... 2026

Harman Kardon .......................................... 2009

Harwood ..................................................... 2061

Headquarter ................................................ 2011

Hitachi .............................................. 2055, 2056,

............................. 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122

Hi-Q ............................................................. 2023

Instant Replay ............................................. 2021

JCL ............................................................... 2021

JC Penney ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013,

............................ 2014, 2021, 2022, 2055, 2056,

............................. 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118

Jensen ...................................... 2055, 2056, 2111

JVC ............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111, 2123

Kenwood ................................ 2009, 2010, 2011,

...................................... 2016, 2018, 2111, 2123

KLH .............................................................. 2061

Kodak ................................................ 2014, 2021

Lloyd ............................................................ 2026

Logik ............................................................ 2061

LXI ............................................................... 2014

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Magnavox ...................................................2021, 2022, 2062,

................................................. 2063, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2124

Magnin ............................................................................ 2013

Marantz .......................................................2009, 2010, 2011,

............................................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2062, 2064

Marta ............................................................................... 2014

Masushita ........................................................................ 2021

Mei .................................................................................. 2021

Memorex ............................................................. 2011, 2013,

....................................... 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2132

MGA ............................................................. 2029, 2065, 2113

MGN Technology ........................................................... 2013

Midland ........................................................................... 2053

Minolta ......................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107

Mitsubishi ........... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2068,

........ 2068, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123

Montgomery Ward ............................................... 2075, 2132

Motorola ............................................................... 2021, 2132

MTC ...................................................................... 2013, 2126

Multitech .................................. 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061

NEC .......................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,

....................................... 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123

Nikko .............................................................................. 2014

Noblex ............................................................................ 2013

Olympus ......................................................................... 2021

Optimus ................................................................ 2014, 2132

Optonica ......................................................................... 2096

Panasonic ...................... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127

Pentax ...................................... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120

Pentex Research ............................................................. 2018

Philco ................................................. 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063

Philips ................................................2021, 2062, 2096, 2124

Pilot ................................................................................. 2014

Pioneer .................................... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123

Portland ............................................. 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110

PROSCAN .................................................... 2000, 2001, 2131

Protec .............................................................................. 2061

Pulsar .............................................................................. 2104

Quarter ........................................................................... 2011

Quartz ............................................................................. 2011

Quasar ......................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125

RCA ..................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,

................. 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089,

................... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133

Radioshack/Realistic ........................ 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,

................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132

Radix ............................................................................... 2014

Randex ............................................................................ 2014

Ricoh ............................................................................... 2128

Runco ............................................................................. 2104

Samsung ........................ 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112

Sanky .................................................................... 2104, 2132

Sansui ................................................ 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123

Sanyo ...........................................................2011, 2013, 2023

Scott ................................................... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032

Sears ....................................... 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,

............................ 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118

Sharp .................... 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2131

Shintom ............................................. 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098

Shogun ........................................................................... 2013

Signature ......................................................................... 2131

Singer ........................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128

Sony ...................................................2004, 2098, 2099, 2119

STS ........................................................................ 2021, 2107

Sylvania ............................................................... 2021, 2022,

............................................... 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124

Symphonic ...................................................................... 2026

Tandy .............................................................................. 2011

Tashiko ........................................................................... 2014

Tatung ............................................................................. 2111

TEAC ............................................................ 2026, 2085, 2111

Technics ................................................................ 2021, 2109

Teknika .................................... 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129

TMK ............................................................. 2013, 2024, 2047

2038, 2065, 2093, 2116

Toshiba ............................................ 2015, 2049, 2051,

............................................... 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116

Totevsion .................................................... 2013, 2014

Unitech ................................................................. 2013

Vector Research...................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016

Victor .................................................................... 2010

Video Concepts ............ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113

Videosonic ............................................................ 2013

Wards ..................................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,

.......................... 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,

................. 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2132

XR-1000 ............................................ 2021, 2026, 2061

Yamaha ......................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111

Zenith ........................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

Cable Box Codes

Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX buttons.

ABC ..................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5053

Antronix ...................................................... 5008, 5009

Archer ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010

Cabletenna ........................................................... 5008

Cableview ............................................................. 5008

Colour Voice............................................... 5012, 5013

Comtronics ........................................................... 5014

Contec .................................................................. 5016

Eastern .................................................................. 5017

Garrard ................................................................. 5011

GC Electronics ...................................................... 5009

GE ............................................................... 5000, 5001

Gemini ........................................................ 5018, 5019

General Instrument .............................................. 5003

Hamlin ................ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035, 5045

Hitachi .................................................................. 5003

Jerrold ................. 5003, 5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053

Magnavox ............................................................. 5025

Memorex .............................................................. 5026

Movie Time .......................................................... 5027

NEC ....................................................................... 5005

NSC ....................................................................... 5027

Oak ............................................................. 5016, 5029

Panasonic .................................................. 5048, 5052

Philips ........................... 5011, 5012, 5013,5015, 5019,

Pioneer ....................................................... 5033, 5034

PROSCAN ................................................... 5000, 5001

RCA ......................................... 5007, 5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ................................................................. 5009

Regal ........................................................... 5022, 5035

Regency ................................................................ 5017

Rembrandt ............................................................ 5003

Samsung ............................................................... 5034

Scientific Atlanta ..................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal .................................................................... 5018

Signature ............................................................... 5003

Sprucer ................................................................. 5052

Standard Components ............................... 5039, 5044

Starcom ....................................................... 5018, 5053

Stargate ................................................................. 5018

Starquest ............................................................... 5018

Tandy .................................................................... 5040

Teleview ............................................................... 5014

Tocom ......................................................... 5004, 5023

Tusa ...................................................................... 5018

TV86 ..................................................................... 5027

Unika .......................................................... 5008, 5009

United Cable ........................................................ 5053

Universal ........................................... 5008, 5009, 5010

Viewstar ...................................................... 5025, 5027

Zenith ......................................................... 5050, 5051

5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

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Kenwood ....................................................................... 4269

Satellite Receiver Codes

Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX buttons.

Alphastar ................................................................ 5079

Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057

Dishnet ................................................................... 5078

Drake ............................................................ 5058, 5059

Echostar .................................................................. 5089

GE ................................................................. 5000, 5001

General Instruments .......................... 5060, 5061, 5062

Hitachi .......................................................... 5083, 5084

Hughes ......................................................... 5077, 5090

JVC .......................................................................... 5082

Panasonic ............................................................... 5075

Philips ..................................................................... 5085

Primestar ................................................................. 5076

PROSCAN ..................................................... 5000, 5001

RCA ..................................5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081

Realistic ................................................................... 5063

Sony ........................................................................ 5072

STS1 ........................................................................ 5064

STS2 ........................................................................ 5065

STS3 ........................................................................ 5066

STS4 ........................................................................ 5067

Toshiba ......................................................... 5068, 5073

Uniden .......................................................... 5069, 5086

DVD codes

Programmable for DVD and AUX buttons.

Aiwa ........................................................................ 3009

Apex ............................................................. 3023, 3024

GE ........................................................................... 3000

Hitachi .................................................................... 3008

JVC ................................................................ 3002, 3010

Konka ........................................................... 3011, 3012

Magnavox ............................................................... 3003

Mitsubishi ............................................................... 3004

Panasonic ............................................................... 3013

Philips ........................................3003, 3019, 3021, 3022

Pioneer ................................................................... 3005

PROSCAN ............................................................... 3000

RCA ............................................................... 3000, 3001

Samsung ................................................................. 3025

Sanyo ...................................................................... 3014

Shinco ..................................................................... 3001

Sony .................................................... 3006, 3015, 3016

Toshiba ............................................... 3007, 3017, 3020

Zenith ..................................................................... 3018

Onkyo ............................................................................ 4278

Optimus ......................................................................... 4284

Panasonic ............................................................ 4279, 4280

Pioneer .......................................................................... 4275

RCA ................................................................................ 4270

Sherwood ...................................................................... 4282

Sony ........................................................... 4271, 4272, 4281

Technics ............................................................... 4279, 4280

Wards ............................................................................. 4275

Yamaha ................................................................ 4274, 4275

CD Players

ADC ........................................................... 4200, 4201, 4220

Aiwa ..................................................................... 4175, 4203

Akai ................................................................................ 4205

Denon ............................................................................ 4208

Dynatech ....................................................................... 4177

Emerson ......................................................................... 4178

Fisher ......................................................... 4179, 4212, 4213

GE .................................................................................. 4216

Hitachi ........................................................................... 4180

JVC ....................................................................... 4181, 4221

Kenwood ................................................... 4183, 4222, 4224

Luxman .......................................................................... 4225

Marantz ................................................................ 4185, 4226

Mitsubishi ............................................................ 4229, 4230

MCS ................................................................................ 4228

Nakamichi ........................................................... 4232, 4233

NEC ................................................................................ 4184

Onkyo ........................................................ 4186, 4234, 4235

Optimus ..................................................... 4237, 4238, 4239

Panasonic ...................................................................... 4188

Pioneer ................................................................ 4189, 4240

RCA ...................................................................... 4190, 4211

Sanyo ............................................................................. 4250

Sears .............................................................................. 4207

Sherwood ...................................................................... 4243

Sony ........................................................... 4195, 4209, 4244

Teac ........................................................... 4245, 4246, 4247

Technics ......................................................................... 4197

Toshiba .......................................................................... 4231

Yamaha ...................................................... 4198, 4199, 4268

Audio Codes

Programmable for the AUX button only.

RCA and Dimensia

AM/FM ..................................................... 4003, 4270

AUX ................................................................... 4004

Phono ................................................................ 4005

Tape ................................................................... 4006

CD .................................................. 4007, 4190, 4211

Receivers

Aiwa ........................................ 4261, 4262, 4263, 4264,

................................................... 4265, 4266, 4267, 4277

Denon ..................................................................... 4283

Harman Kardon ..................................................... 4276

JVC .......................................................................... 4268

JVL .......................................................................... 4276

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Chapter 3

Using the TV’s Features

Chapter Overview:

• Channel Banner

• Digital or Analog Channels

• All About the GUIDE Plus+ System

• Parental Controls

• Auto Tuning

• PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

•Web Browser

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About the Channel Banner

The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out (dim), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Other displays that are not described here are self-explanatory.

Note: You may notice the size of the channel banner changes when you change channels. This is perfectly normal and occurs because analog (NTSC) broadcasts and digital (ATSC) broadcasts use different formats. Your HDTV can display both types and adjusts the picture accordingly.

The icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability.

Program Title/Acquiring Channel Title of program (if available) or Acquiring Channel appears when tuning a channel.

00:30 Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where

Commercial Skip was activated.

12:30 AM The time when the TV shuts off as set by the Sleep Timer in Time menu.

12:39 PM

888 - 888 WWWW Current channel, subchannel and the station call letters, if available.

Antenna/Auto Tuning/DTVLink Type of signal (Antenna A/B, Air, Cable) you’re viewing and what input jack has a

Audio Format Icon Sound mode icons (mono, stereo, Dolby surround, four-channel surround, 4.1-

REC Appears when a program can be recorded; otherwise, it is grayed out.

Parental Controls Icon Red when the TV is locked, Green when the TV is unlocked, and Yellow when the

Current time if the Time feature is set in Time menu or GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.

Note: The station call letters may be unfamiliar to you; this is normal.

The channel number display in the GUIDE Plus+ system and the banner may not match because the GUIDE Plus+ system and banner may use different tuning mechanisms.

Channel logo or label (if available) and if the GUIDE Plus+ Label has been turned ON in the GUIDE Plus+ menu.

component connected.

Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and in the format selected in the Caption Priority menu.

SAP or Audio language icon appears when the current analog channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information or when current digital channel is broadcasting an alternate audio track, respectively.

channel surround, five-channel surround), etc.

TV is temporarily unlocked.

MPAA - Not Rated V-chip program rating (not the TV’s rating set up in Parental Control menu).

16:9 1080i HD Aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9); original resolution of the broadcast, not resolution of the TV.

For example, 4:3 Normal, 480i SD (Standard Definition) or 16:9 1080i HD (High Definition).

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Digital or Analog TV Channel

A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital air channels. Channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels.

Note: Subchannels (sometimes called “minor” channels) are channels associated with the primary channel (sometimes called the “major” channel).

Tip:

Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog. A digital (ATSC) channel has a dash and

Primary Channel

Subchannel (if necessary)

second number after it (e.g., 21-1); an analog channel doesn’t (e.g., Ch 21).

ON • OFF

VCR1

DVD

MUTE

VCR2

CH +

AUX

SAT • CABLE

FORMAT

TV button

Right arrow button

Tip

If a digital and analog channel have the same primary channel number, tune to the analog channel by entering the analog channel number or entering the analog channel number and then a subchannel of “0.”

1. Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control.

2. Enter the primary channel number (up to three digits). This number appears in the primary channel entry box. Press OK or wait a few seconds. If you don’t enter a subchannel, the TV tunes to the lowest subchannel.

3. If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and you want to enter subchannel numbers, press the right arrow to advance to the subchannel entry box.

4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number appears in the subchannel entry box.

5. Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds.

Notes: You can always use the channel up and down buttons on the remote control to change channels within the TV mode.

You may notice the size of the channel banner changes when you change channels. This is perfectly normal and occurs because analog (NTSC) broadcasts and digital (ATSC) broadcasts use different formats. Your HDTV can display both types and adjusts the picture accordingly.

If you wait too long before entering the subchannel, the TV tunes to the lowest subchannel.

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Video window

Promotional Information

Action buttons

Channel Listings

Program information

Menu options

Tips

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up when you use the TV or ON/OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu, selecting Options, then setting Auto Display to Off.

Also, since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different ZIP or postal code.

About the GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details).

There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:

•A video window

•Blue and Green Action buttons at the top of the screen

•Program information

•Promotional information

• Channel listings

• Menu options (Listings, Sort, News, Messages, Promotions, Schedule, Channels, Setup)

Notes: If you have cable and air signals, connect cable to Antenna A. If you have air signal only, connect it to Antenna A. Antenna A is where the GUIDE Plus+ system gets its Listings.

Whenever the GUIDE Plus+ system is activated in the TV, the lastviewed channel of Antenna A appears in the video window.

The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available in your area. New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ system, so these are subject to change also. The GUIDE Plus+ system doesn’t display program listings for satellite TV.

Using the GUIDE Plus+ System

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:

•Press GUIDE on the remote or press MENU on remote and select GUIDE Plus+ menu. Then select GUIDE Plus+ system, press MENU, then OK twice.

To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:

•Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the program (channel).

•Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the program (channel) displayed in the video window.

•Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel except when the channel is an analog channel on Antenna B. Pressing CLEAR switches you to Antenna A, same channel.

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ system offers different options on the Menu bar: Listings, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Promotions, Channels, and Setup. To access the Menu bar:

1. Press GUIDE (the GUIDE Plus+ programming guide appears).

2. Press MENU or up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by default).

3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.

4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu options.

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Listings

The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They display the current programming for each channel. The current program of Antenna A is displayed in the video window.

•Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings. Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.

•Press the Green button to skip ahead 24 hours; press the Blue button to go back 24 hours.

•To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the channel listings and press OK.

•Directly access a channel by using the number buttons. To access a digital channel, enter major # (13), right arrow, then subchannel #.

If you are highlighting a digital channel, the channel label will include a subchannel, such as CBS [8-4].

Use the Guide Action Buttons as described below.

Listings menu selection

Network logos (if available) or labels

Blue action button

Action buttons

Green action button

Guide Action Buttons

The Blue and Green action buttons’ actions or commands change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the action buttons.

When highlighting a program, the following Action buttons appear:

• Wat ch Press the Blue button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the TV turns on and tunes to the program highlighted in the channel listing.

• Record Press the Green button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the VCR records the program highlighted in the channel listing.

If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV causes the cable box channel to change while recording.

Record appears only if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR type.

Important Note: You need to make sure that your VCR is tuned to the Line INPUT, and is turned off prior to recording start time. Do not change channels on the TV or VCR when making a recording.

Expanded Information

Press INFO on the remote to see additional program information.

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Locking the Video Window

When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear:

• Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock). The PIP button also locks/unlocks the video window.

Note: When the video window is unlocked, changing channel in the guide might switch the video window to the same channel on the other antenna.

Sort menu selection

News menu action buttons

Sort options

News menu selection

Sort

The Sort menu lets you browse programs by different categories, such as Sports, Movies, and Children’s programs. You can sort alphabetically by selecting “A-B-C.”

•Use the arrow buttons to select the sort option.

•Use the Action buttons to schedule a watch timer or a record timer.

•Press OK to select a category, letter, or program.

•Highlight Sort or press MENU to select another category or letter.

News

The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.

1. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a story.

•Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.

•Use the channel up and down buttons to browse through the list one page at a time.

2. Press the right arrow or the INFO button to see all of the text for the story.

Note: If available, MSNBC is tuned while using the News feature.

Messages

Occasionally you receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar.

Schedule

The Schedule menu allows you to alter the programs for either viewing or recording programs.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

• Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press the Blue button on the remote.

• Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press the Green button on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices:

ONCE records only on that day.

WEEKLY records each week at the same day and time.

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REGULARLY records the program every day of the week when it appears on the same channel at the same time.

OFF turns off timer.

Promotions

The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Highlight the Promotions menu and then use the down arrow to scroll through the list. When the promotion you want to view is highlighted, press INFO (the promotional information appears on-screen). Press the right arrow to return to the Promotions list.

Channels

You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. Use the action buttons to remove, replace, or change channels. Any changes in the guide Channels only affect the program guide display and not the channel lists in the television’s Main Menu.

Setup

The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ setup information. You can do the following in the Setup menu:

• Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.

• Change channel display displays the Channel Editor which lets you choose which channels are highlighted.

• Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.

On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON•OFF or TV button on the remote control.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed automatically each time you turn on the TV.

Promotions and Advertising

To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box. Press INFO for more information.

You can view a list of all advertisements and promotions by selecting Promotions from the menu bar.

Promotional Information

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Parental Controls

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use the front panel controls. The Parental Controls menu also involves software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV so it won’t display certain programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in

Tip

You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings to be enforced.

the Parental Controls menu. By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.

The options of the Parental Controls menu are Unlock/Lock TV, Video

Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List, V-Chip TV Rating, V-Chip Movie Rating, V-Chip Unrated, Front Button Block, and Web Browser Block.

Lock/Unlock TV

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and the TV using a password. It also affects the channel lists. If you select the Unlock option when watching TV, you see the channels that have a checkmark in the Unlocked List. If you select Lock when watching TV, you see the channels that are Viewable in the Locked List. If the TV is locked, all channels can be directly accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be viewed if they are blocked.

Notes: When locking the TV, you’ll be asked to enter a password and then to re-enter the password a second time to re-confirm your password choice.

If you do not lock the TV, none of the settings for V-Chip, channel block, front panel block, and web browser block take effect.

If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold the MENU/ OK button on the front panel and VOLUME down button on the remote for three seconds. This resets the password only and unlocks the TV; all other settings in Parental Controls are not changed.

If you’ve locked the TV, set a record timer in the GUIDE Plus+ system and aren’t there to provide your password, the recording takes place only if the program doesn’t exceed the V-Chip ratings or you’ve unlocked your TV.

Channel Lists (Video Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List)

The channel lists contain the following information: major channel number (with subchannel number only if a digital channel), channel call letters (when channel is tuned), Locked List, and Unlocked List. The major channels listed in Antenna A List and Antenna B List for off-air or cable sources are based on the channel search results. If a major channel is not found, then it is not listed. A channel search does not affect the Video Input List; all video inputs are listed.

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For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are six subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting. Subchannels are not supported for major channels 126 through 999. An analog channel (major) and a digital channel (subchannel) can share the same channel number and are both listed in the Antenna A/B List screens.

Editing Channels in the Channel Lists

All the lists are only editable through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Parental Controls menu You can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the checkmark in the checkbox. Also, you can remove or “hide” a channel from the Locked List by selecting Blocked in the Locked List. When you press the channel buttons, that channel will be skipped. When the TV is locked, you can still access the channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be able to see the video until a valid password is entered.

You can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the checkbox or choice field in the line that says All channels, but be very careful because you could erase all of your selections with one selection.

Notes: The GUIDE Plus+ system and Parental Controls both have a channel selection feature.

The Channel feature in the GUIDE Plus+ system controls which channels appear in the guide and has no effect on which channels appear in the channel lists, and vice versa.

If a cable box is connected to Antenna A, the channel list can be edited for Antenna A in the Parental Controls menu. If a cable box is connected via INPUT1, the channel list cannot be edited. You can only use channel up/down or use the number buttons.

How V-Chip Works

The V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains and the TV is locked and you tune to a program whose rating exceeds the rating limit you set, you will receive a message telling you that the program is not approved for viewing.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating and the TV is locked. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated.” The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are in the table on the next page.

V-Chip TV Ratings

The V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:

1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls (TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password.

2. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating.

3. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating screen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked.

Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.

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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen.

Rating Field

Lets you select from a

list of age-based ratings

you can block or view.

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current

block/view state of age-

based ratings and

associated content. The

Viewable (V) settings are

coded in green, and the

Blocked (B) settings are

coded in red.

Age-Based Rating

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-based

rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you

can block or view.

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which

content themes to view for

the selected rating, and

whether the status of the

content theme is currently

Viewable (V) or Blocked (B).

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between makebelieve and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

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Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch (see chart of age-based ratings on previous page).

2. Highlight the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. In the example discussed above, you would highlight TV-PG, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV-G.

3. Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked. The status for the rating listed to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked (and B).

4. Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password and re-enter password a second time to confirm the password.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years

and older

TV-Y All Children

of the ratings back to Viewable ( V).

1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a status of Blocked.

3. Press the OK button to select Viewable.

Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become Viewable as well. They and the age-based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to Viewable when you complete this process.

You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.

To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the age-based ratings that correspond with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight TV-PG.)

3. Press the OK button to change content status from (V ) Viewable to (B ) Blocked. All higher ratings’ content themes change to Blocked.

Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.

You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.

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Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) Viewable:

1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) Viewable.

Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue

LAdult language

S Sexual situations

VViolence

FV Fantasy Violence

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the age-based rating whose content theme you want to change to Viewable

3. Press the OK button to change its status back to V. Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

You set movie (MPAA) rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified rating. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections.

To access the V-Chip Movie Rating menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).

2. Select Parental Controls.

3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating.

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

To block movies:

1. Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.)

2. Press the OK button to change the button from Viewable to Blocked. All higher ratings automatically change to Blocked.

3. If the TV is not locked, you must lock it so the movie rating limits will take effect.

Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to Viewable separately to view NR movies.

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Viewable:

1. Highlight the rating you want to view.

2. Press the OK button to change the button from Blocked to Viewable.

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For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.

3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked.

V-Chip Unrated Program Block

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings, the movie rating “N/A,” and the TV rating “None.”

Block Unrated Programs All unrated programs are available. View Unrated Programs All unrated programs are not available.

Note: You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.

Front Button Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:

• Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.

• Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV.

(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.)

Don’t forget to lock the TV after you select Blocked. If you do not, the front panel block will not take effect.

Note: If power to the TV is lost for more than an hour, the buttons become unblocked. Blocking the front buttons does not disable the front input.

Web Browser Block

Selecting this option lets you decide if the web browser can be accessed.

Block Web Browser Need a password to view web content View Web Browser Web browser is accessible.

Make sure the TV is locked. If you do not, Block Web Browser will not block browser access if it is set the Block Web Browser.

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Auto Tuning Feature

The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE button on the remote control.

1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears)

2. Highlight Connections and press OK.

3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK

VCR2

AUX

SAT¥CABLE

VCR1

DVD

With the Auto Tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you want to watch by pressing that component’s button. Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set.

4. Highlight the component button field and continually press OK to scroll through the selection of inputs.

The choices and a brief explanation follow:

Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the component buttons on the remote.

Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna A Component is connected to the ANTENNA A jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch is set to match the channel in Auto Tuning.

Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna B Component is connected to the ANTENNA B jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch is set to match the channel in Auto Tuning.

Front Input Component is connected to the S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front video input when you press the corresponding button.

Input 1, Input 2 Component is connected to a VIDEO or S-Video jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the video input channel when you press the corresponding button.

Input 3, Input 4 Compatible component video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, is connected to the composite/component VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y•Pb•Pr) on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite/component video input when you press the corresponding button.

Input 5 Component is connected to the DVI-HDTV jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to this input when you press the corresponding button.

Note: DTVLink devices can also be auto tuned, if present.

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SWAP

SKIP

CH CTRL

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation

The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture. The main and PIP channels must be from the same antenna A or B; you cannot have the main picture from Antenna A and the PIP picture from Antenna B. However, inputs can use PIP regardless if Antenna A or B is used for the main or PIP picture. You will only be able to use the PIP window and main picture with analog channels.

PIP Buttons

There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works:

PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.

Arrows Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen.

SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window with the

main picture.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are controlling the PIP or the main picture, look at the channel banner as you change channels. The triangular indicator is beside the channel number for the picture you’re controlling with channel up/down, number buttons, etc.

Arrow buttons

VCR1

MUTE

ON • OFF

VCR2

DVD

AUX

SAT • CABLE

FORMAT

CH +

LEA

PIP buttons

Tip

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.

Main picture channel number

Channel control indicator

PIP channel number

Using the PIP Feature

The PIP feature is only available for analog (NTSC) channels. PIP won’t work when tuned to a digital (ATSC) channel. Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog. A digital (ATSC) channel has a dash and second number after it (e.g., 21-2); an analog channel doesn’t (e.g., Ch21). While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. When watching an analog channel, follow these steps.

1. Press the PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window appears on the screen and Channel Control is automatically put on the PIP window.

2. Use the channel up and down or digit buttons to change the PIP channel.

3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL. Then use the channel up and down or digit buttons. To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main picture, press the CH CTRL button.

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PIP Problems?

• If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have tuned to a digital channel. To view PIP and the main picture, make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog (NTSC format) channel. The PIP window will reappear.

The message “PIP Not Viewable or Exceeds Rating” in the channel banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you should tune to another channel.

• If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed, you may have activated the Parental control feature and the program exceeds the rating limits you set. For information on removing limits, see the “Parental Controls” section.

•You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window.

•PIP channel skips all digital (ATSC) TV channels and tunes to analog channels.

•PIP cannot be displayed from component (Y•Pb•Pr) inputs.

Using the Web Browser

Important: To use the TV’s browser, you must have your TV connected to the Internet (e.g., cable modem or DSL) and subscribe to an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

You can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the main menu. The TV front panel and remote control provide basic navigation without a keyboard. If you launch the browser from the main menu, a message pops up to suggest that you use a keyboard to use with this TV to connect to the Internet.

The optional keyboard will allow you to get optimum use of web browser features. The keyboard (model number KBR755TA1) is available at www.rca.com/keyboard or 800-798-5875.

Tips

Inputs cannot be viewed in the video window of the browser.

If you use the video window in the browser and you press channel up/down and the video window seems to disappear, this means you’ve either tuned to a channel which is blocked or has a weak signal. Use the channel up/down to go to another channel.

You can use channel up/down to tune to a different channel in the video window. Number keys cannot be used to tune channels in the video window.

When you start the browser for the first time, it goes to an RCA website. All FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to that site. The FAV SEARCH and FAV HOME buttons on the keyboard default to a search site but you can reprogram them.

The FORMAT button on your remote (or keyboard) allows you to cycle through various combinations of a less than full screen browser and some TV video. Just press the button again to use a different format.

Note: If you usually use this method to browse, change the layout periodically to reduce the effects of uneven screen aging.

To close the browser entirely, press CLEAR on the remote.

You may discover that other browser windows are open. This may be the result of a pop-up window being delivered from the site you were viewing. Press “Close Window” button to close it or click the “Close Window icon” on the window.

Note: The browser won’t display streaming video or audio, and some animated graphics.

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Browser Screen Burn Prevention

If the browser is idle for a period of time, a pop-up message appears to remind you to turn it off when you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen. Remember that fixed images tend to “burn” in. In browser mode, the contrast level of your TV is automatically set to a reduced level to help slow the effects of uneven screen aging.

Additional steps have been taken to mitigate uneven screen aging on your TV. You will notice that the usual browser menu and on-screen buttons that you may be accustomed to working with on a PC are not displayed on-screen. Instead, these functions are on your remote or optional keyboard.

Saving Your Favorite URLs

Tip

Sometimes the browser locks onto an incompatible website and it won’t open. Exiting the browser will not correct this condition. When the browser is restarted, the browser returns to the last-used website. To correct this condition, either press a FAV button to go to a known good website or press “Address” and enter a good website.

Program any favorite (FAV) key, including HOME and SEARCH, to any URL (website address). After you’ve browsed to a favorite URL, just press the desired key and hold it until a message appears. That site’s URL will be assigned to the key you pressed and saved in the TV. The next time you press the key briefly, the browser will automatically go to the site you saved.

You can store 32 additional URLs (websites) by using the following buttons together: SHIFT and FAV, CTRL and FAV, ALT and FAV.

If you have the optional keyboard, previously visited sites are also available as a drop-down listing from the address bar. The list can hold only a certain number of addresses, so at some point a new address will replace the oldest one.

Controlling the Web Browser

As stated previously, the remote control and front panel buttons support only basic browser functions. However, the optional keyboard makes browser navigation much easier and is the only way to enter a URL address. Below is a table that shows which remote buttons work what function.

Web Browser Button Interaction

Remote: Front Panel: Browser Function:

MENU MENU/OK Close browser and opens main menu

CLEAR Quits the browser SWAP Displays the previous browser window, if multiple windows displayed

CH CTRL Displays the next browser window, if multiple windows displayed

STOP Stops loading the current page; STOP

PLAY Reloads the current page; REFRESH REVERSE Go to the previous page if one exists; BACK equivalent on opt. keyboard

FORWARD Go to the next page if one exists; FORWARD equivalent on opt. keyboard FORMAT Toggles between Full-Size browser & browser plus video in multiple layouts Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Moves the cursor in the web page

GUIDE Closes the browser and opens the guide

REC•VCR+ Closes the browser and opens the guide CH Up/Down CH Up/Down Changes channels if video window is displayed VOL Up/Down VOL Up/Down Changes volume if video window is displayed

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Chapter Overview:

• Menus and Control Panels

• Picture Quality Menu

• Audio Menu

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• Time Menu

• Connections Menu

•Preferences Menu

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Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels

This section highlights your TV’s on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types of screens. An overview follows.

Note: The GUIDE Plus+ Menu, Parental Controls, Web Browser, and 1394 Recording menu items are discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup Chapter.

Navigating the Menu System

The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu:

1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).

2. Use the arrow buttons (left,right,up,down) to move through the menu and highlight different options.

Note: Press the number buttons on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu selection.

3. Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.

Tips

A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 3 to go straight to the Audio menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

•Highlight 0 (Go Back) menu button and press OK, or press GO BACK on the remote.

Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, look at the menu path at the top (for example, Main Menu, Picture Quality) or if you’re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.Menu Path

Menu Path

Highlighted Menu

Selection

Help Text

•Press 0 on the remote when you are highlighting the left side of the menu.

•Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing.

On-Screen Help

Information appears on the screen to assist you in understanding your menu selection. To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might provide on-screen help text of the item selected along with any submenu items. In addition, a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are in the menu system. At the bottom of the screen are two lines of text that explain the currently highlighted item.

Controls

Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are four types of controls: sliders, choice lists (check boxes, radio buttons), alpha/numeric entries, and menu (action, choice fields) buttons.

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Sliders

Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments:

1. Press the left or right arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust.

2. Press the up or down arrow to adjust the indicator on the vertical slider.

Note: Some sliders are positioned horizontally, for example, Translucency, Balance, and Initial Volume.

Choice Lists

Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from among a list of choices. Check boxes let you select one or more options in a choice list. A radio button lets you select only one option in a choice list.

Check Box List

Radio Button List

1. Use the arrow buttons to move left/right/up/down.

2. Press OK to select or de-select the option.

Numeric Entries

Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers, passwords, and time values. The number buttons on the remote and the arrow, channel up/down, volume up/down, MENU and OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the information.

1. Use the left/right button to highlight the field.

2. Use the up/down arrows, number buttons or OK button to enter information.

On-screen Menu Buttons

An on-screen button is used to transfer control from one item to another or perform a specific command. An on-screen button responds to the OK or right arrow button or to the number button on the remote which appears on the onscreen menu button

Action Buttons

An on-screen button that performs the action labelled on the button. Press right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select.

Choice Fields

A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices. Press OK to select the next entry in the choice field.

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Picture Quality Menu

The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Filter, Convergence, SVM, Reset Controls.

To access the Picture Quality menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).

2. Press the down arrow button on the remote control to highlight Picture Quality, and then press OK or 2. The following menu options appear and are described in order on the following pages.

Picture Settings

The Picture Settings menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Your options under the Picture Settings menu are:

• Contrast Adjusts differences between the light and dark areas of the picture.

• Color Adjusts the richness of the color.

• Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

• Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

• Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

To create picture settings for the video inputs:

1. Press the INPUT button while in the Picture Settings menu until the correct the Video Input Channel appears in the upper right corner.

2. Press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to select the slider.

3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to operate the slider.

Note: When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu, the graphics become transparent to allow you to clearly see the video behind the displays.

Picture Presets

Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the four preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting, Personal Picture

Preset.

Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room. After you select a setting, the contrast, color, tint, black level and sharpness settings found under the Picture Settings menu are adjusted automatically.

If you choose Personal Picture Preset, you can customize color, tint, black level, and sharpness to your desired level, and the television saves those settings. After you’ve done this, you can go back into the menu and select Bright, Normal or Soft Lighting without losing your personal preset. For example, if you normally use Personal Picture Preset but want to watch a show in Bright Lighting, you can choose Bright Lighting, watch the show, and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal Picture Preset.

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Auto Color

Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. The Auto Color setting can be stored for each input. Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.

Color Warmth

Color Warmth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture. Color War mth can be stored for each input. The feature lets you set one of three

automatic color adjustments:

• Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors.

• Normal for an ordinary picture color.

• War m for a more red palette of picture colors.

Noise Filter

Noise Filter displays a list that lets you set one of the three settings that allows you to reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. A Noise Filter setting can be stored for each input. You can set the Noise Filter to Frame Comb, Off or Adaptive. The settings are explained in the on-screen help text.

Convergence

The Convergence feature lets you adjust the TV’s three tubes. When the TV tubes’ images are precisely aligned, they create the color images you see on the screen. Over time, the picture can drift out of alignment (this is normal). If your picture seems fuzzy or has a yellow tint, using Convergence could correct this misalignment.

Note: Make sure the TV has been on for at least 30 minutes (TV needs to warm up for best results) before starting Auto Converge or Red/Blue Centering.

When you select the Convergence feature, a submenu appears with three options:

• Auto Converge automatically aligns the projection lenses to self-correct color images. You’ll see flashing squares of color dance across the screen (this is normal).

Note: After performing auto convergence, use the Blue Centering and Red Centering menus to fine tune convergence in the center of the screen, if necessary.

• Blue Centering aligns the blue and green images to fine tune the picture.

• Red Centering aligns the red and green images to fine tune the picture.

Note: The ability to change channels is disabled when adjusting the convergence options. The TV must be tuned to a usable signal to converge the picture.

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SVM

SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tubes’ electron beam when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. It sharpens the black-towhite edges and white-to-black edges. Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.

Reset Controls

The Reset Controls menu button resets all picture quality controls to their original factory settings (except for the convergence settings) for the current input.

1. Tune to the “input” for which you would like to apply the setting.

2. Press MENU to access the main menu.

3. Select Picture Quality, and then select Reset Controls to set reset the settings for the currently tuned input.

Audio Menu

The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Audio from the main menu. The following audio items can be adjusted: Graphic Equalizer, Audio Processor,

Sound Logic, Audio Language, SAP, Balance, Fixed/Variable Out, Digital Audio Out, Subwoofer.

Graphic Equalizer

The seven-band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio frequency settings. The equalizer can only be changed if the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set to Variable Output. If the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set to Fixed Output, you cannot make changes to the equalizer and the bands are set to 0dB. However, the graphic equalizer levels for Var iable Output are stored in memory in case you switch to Fixed Output then back to Variable Output.

Note: If the internal speakers are used as the center channel audio speaker from an external audio receiver, the graphic equalizer settings do not apply.

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Audio Processor

The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. The selected setting affects all inputs and antennas.

To create the settings:

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Select Audio, and then Audio Processor. Depending on your speaker setup, any combination of the following options appear:

• Mono plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should only be used when receiving broadcasts where distance from the broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner displays the word Mono when you tune to a program that is broadcast in mono.

• Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The channel banner displays the word Stereo when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

• Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals. Delivers a panoramic 3D sound stage from stereo material.

• Redirects the treble portion of the audio in the speaker system to make dialog more understandable. Repositions and elevates the audio to the center of the TV.

• Creates a virtual 5.1 surround sound from multichannel source material through any twospeaker playback system.

Sound Logic

Monitors a program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from current volume setting. Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to limit suggested volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts). Choose Sound Logic On or Sound Logic Off depending on your preference.

Audio Language

The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language you want to hear for ATSC (digital TV) programs. If the Audio Language icon in the banner lights, it means there is more than one audio language available. The system automatically sets the audio program to the selected audio language when the channel you are viewing is a digital terrestrial channel and the specified language is available for that program.

In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press OK to activate.

Some programs can have audio languages available that can be heard, but that cannot be set as the default. To select and hear those audio languages, navigate to the “Change Audio” action button and select OK.

TruSurround, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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SAP (Second Audio Program)

When turned on, Second Audio Program plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. Or, SAP might contain audio which is totally unrelated to the video.

Note: SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog programs, not digital programs.

Balance

The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers, rear external speakers and the headphone output. Balance does not affect the internal subwoofer nor any other audio output. Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the left and right speakers.

Fixed/Variable Out

The Fixed/Variable Out menu displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s front internal and external speakers on or off and set the Fixed/Variable audio output to a fixed- or variable-control level. The choices are:

• Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s front speakers On and allows variable output from the TV’s Fixed/Variable Audio Output jacks. Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV.

• Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s front speakers Off and allows variable output from the TV’s Fixed/Variable Audio Output jacks. Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV.

• Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s front speakers Off and provides fixed output from the TV’s Fixed/Variable Audio Output jack to a receiver or amplifier. With the Fixed Output, the TV’s volume control, graphic equalizer, and mute are disabled. This output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control for controlling the volume.

Note: If the Internal Speaker source switch on the back of the TV is set to EXT AMP, it overrides any above setting of Speakers Off and allows the internal speakers to be used as a center speaker input.

Digital Audio Out

If you’ve connected a six-channel amplifier/receiver to the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable, you can receive Dolby Digital* surround sound if transmitted. Choose the correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu:

• Auto Select If selected, your TV automatically chooses between Dolby Digital and PCM based on the audio signal it is receiving. This is the best selection if you have a Dolby Digital* and PCM decoder that was manufactured in the last several years.

• PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) If selected, the TV sends all signals through the Digital Audio Output in PCM.

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Subwoofer

The built-in Subwoofer enhances low-frequency audio. The Subwoofer setting can only be changed if the Fixed/Variable audio output is set to the Variable Output. The choices are: Subwoofer On or Subwoofer Off.

Time Menu

The Time menu lets you set up time-related features such as: Sleep Timer, Wakeup Timer, or Time of Day. Just follow the on-screen help text to assist you in

setting up the features–the information is explained in detail.

Note: If your TV does not automatically acquire the time, you must remember to set your TV’s time when the time changes to Daylight Saving Time. Sleep Timer and Wake-up Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to change the TV’s time.

Connections Menu

The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your television. Items in the Connections menu are: Antenna Info, Channel Search, Software Upgrade, Signal Source,

Signal Type, Auto Tuning, DTVLink, Special Features, Ethernet Setup.

Antenna Info

This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channel number, the station name when tuned, e.g. NBC, whether the channel is digital or analog, which antenna is picking up the channel, and current signal strength of digital channels.

When you move the highlight to the Antenna Info list, the TV attempts to tune to the channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a digital channel will be shown as “- -” until the signal is strong enough for use, then numbers will appear. Analog channels will always have the display, “N/A”, since analog signal strength is not measured.

Only primary channels appear in the list. Subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, do not appear.

*“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Channel Search

Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. 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) aren’t placed in the channel list.

The Channel Search screen lets you choose a Full Search or a Quick Search.

Full Search Searches both Antenna A and B, automatically detects whether

you are using cable or an off-air antenna.

Note: A Full Search can take several minutes.

Quick Search Searches only for channels on the antenna you’re currently using and uses the current Air or Cable setting. For optimum reception, you need to conduct a Quick Search after you’ve adjusted a terrestrial antenna because the TV might pick up new channels.

Notes: Channel Search takes a long time to complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being searched.

If a cable box is connected to Antenna A and GUIDE Plus+ setup was informed, a channel search will not be permitted.

Software Upgrade

The Software Upgrade screen contains current software information and indicates if a new upgrade is available. The software information and upgrades can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to the Internet.

Signal Source

The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, or Video Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or the INPUT button. But, if you misplace the remote, this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source.

Signal Type

The Signal Type screen lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an off-air antenna for Ant A or Ant B. When you run Channel Search, the TV automatically detects your signal and you don’t have to specify it here. However, if you decide to change the source, you can use the Signal Type screen. Changing the source on Antenna A may mean that you will have to make changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup settings.

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Auto Tuning

This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to your TV. It lets you program a component button on the remote control (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE) so that pressing the button automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct video input channel (see the Features chapter on page 48 for detailed information).

DTVLink® (Digital Television Link)

Better known to some as IEEE 1394 or FireWire*, these jacks enable connection of high-speed digital technology to DTVLink devices. With the two jacks, you can network your digital devices by linking them together.

Some DTVLink set top devices need an additional analog video connection to the TV. The screen tells you which device needs this connection. You then select which analog input is used for the connection.

Notes: When a device is plugged in or unplugged, the DTVLink screen is updated automatically.

Some IEEE 1394 devices supply power to other devices. This TV does not supply power to other devices.

Some devices that do not support Digital Copy Protection may cause errors on the DTVLink connection if another source that supports Digital Copy Protected material is connected to the DTVLink.

Special Features

Initial Channel and Initial Volume are two special features that are for commercial/retail use only.

Initial Channel You can select the channel that your TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on or plugged in.

Initial Volume This features works only if the Initial Channel feature is set to On. Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on.

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Ethernet Setup

If you have a NAT (Network Address Translation)/PAT (Port Address Translation) device with DHCP capability, no setup is required. The TV automatically sets itself up for Ethernet use. If you do not have a NAT/PAT router, you may need to establish some settings in conjunction with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) before you can connect to the Internet. Your ISP needs your TV’s MAC (Media Access Control) address to give you a host name. This appears on the same screen where you set the host name as required by your ISP. It is unlikely you may need to fill in the IP address and/or Port by your ISP. You may need to enter another IP address for the proxy server to gain access to other hosts on the Internet. This address, if required, will be provided by your ISP.

A Reset All selection is provided for your convenience if you move the TV to another city and have to enter new information.

Preferences Menu

The Preference menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preferences. Features in the Preference menu are: Closed Captioning,

Screen Format, Record Output, Color Scheme, Translucency, Menu Language, Digital Channel Info.

Closed Captioning

You may set the type of captioning displayed from the main tuner. Captioning is not available from the PIP tuner. Choices within the Closed Captioning menu are: Caption Display, Analog Captions, Digital Captions, Caption Priority, Caption Style.

Caption Display

The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) is not supported by Closed Captioning.

Closed Captioning On Captioning information is shown always, when available.

Closed Captioning Off No captioning information is displayed.

On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when the TV’s sound

is muted, when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen.)

Note: If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu (Fixed Output, Speakers Off), Closed Captioning won’t appear when you press the MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted.

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Analog Captions

You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information for all analog channels. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen.

CC CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received.

Text Text displays information at one particular position (such as the bottom third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath the text.

You can choose between eight closed caption modes, or sources:

• CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s dialog.

• CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation, simplified English, or displayed at a slower rate.

• CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1 and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.

Digital Captions

You can select a closed caption, service mode (1-6) for digital channels. The service modes support MPEG-2 based transport sources such as DTVLink.

Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages, respectively.

Service 3 and Service 4, 5, 6 are additional caption sources that may be

available. Specific label names may be displayed (e.g., Spanish) instead of a generic label (e.g., Service 1), if available.

Caption Priority

You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV programs that have both or either.

• If you select analog captions and they are available for a digital TV program, the CC icon in the banner lights.

• If you select digital captions and they are available for a digital TV program, the CC icon in the banner lights.

Caption Style

Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for the following options:

Caption Size is the font size (Standard, Large, Small) of the text characters.

Caption Font is a complete assortment of letters, numbers, punctuation marks,

etc. of a given font design. You have eight fonts with varying styles of spacing from which to choose.

Note: A preview graphic of the caption font appears on the right.

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Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan.

Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan.

Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing. Solid is the default setting.

Caption Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.

Screen Format

The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4:3 picture is displayed on your 16:9 screen. The options are Normal, Zoom or Stretch. If your TV receives an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image can be displayed in one of three ways:

Normal The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered with gray bars on the right and left sides of the screen.

Stretch The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same.

Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33% and the vertical size increases by approximately 33%.

Notes: There is no need to change the screen format for a 16:9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV’s screen.

The FORMAT button on the remote gives you access to change the format with a one-button press rather than navigating through the menu system.

Normal and Stretch do not affect Record Output; Zoom may alter the original video.

Some programs are copy protected and cannot be recorded. If REC icon in banner is dim, a recording cannot be made because of copy protection limits.

The format of some video cannot be changed even though it appears to be a 4:3 aspect-ratio picture.

Depending on the input and video content, the TV may or may not be able to display the side panels as gray. Therefore, limited viewing of a 4:3 image is recommended when no side panels are present. The same advice applies even if the side panels are present. Use the FORMAT button to view screen formats other than those with side panels (Zoom, Stretch). Some video formats may not be able to be changed with the FORMAT button.

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Record Output

16:9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways: Cropped Recording (Center Cut) and Anamorphic Mode Recording. Cropped Recording records the center of

a 16:9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16:9 signal into a 4:3 area.

Notes: To make the “clearest” recording, avoid using PIP, GUIDE Plus+ system, browser, or zoom screen format. Doing so will have unwanted effects on the recorded video.

The TV does not need to be on to make a recording as long as the recording being made was set up in the GUIDE Plus+ system. When the TV is off, the Record Output may show the TV tuning channels in a date acquisition activity. This is normal.

If an unusual pattern appears when you connect your VCR input to the RECORD OUTPUT, playing a tape or switching to the VCR’s tuner removes the pattern.

Color Scheme

Select from among four colors (Sky Blue, Emerald, Raspberry, Plum) to change the color of the menu system and banner.

Note: The guide and browser colors are unaffected.

Translucency

You can change the translucency (see-through) level of the menu screens. Adjust the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons.

Notes: This does not apply to GUIDE Plus+ system and browser.

Some video formats do not support the display of translucency on-screen displays.

Menu Language

The menu language can be changed to one of three languages: English, Spanish or French. The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Setup menu.

Note: Spanish and French are not available in the guide, browser, or in some software upgrade pop-up screens.

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Digital Channel Info

The Digital Channel Info option allows the TV to receive information about digital TV channels like program titles. The default is set to Acquire Digital Channel Information. Disabling this option should be reserved as a last resort because you may not receive important terrestrial program guide information, such a program ratings, channel names, program titles, program times, etc.

Notes: When the TV is locked and you try to access the Digital Channel Info screen, the Password Entry screen appears and you must enter the password.

Disabling Digital Channel Info feature does not affect the acquisition of GUIDE Plus+ channel listings.

Channels remain blocked or viewable in Parental Control feature regardless of the Digital Channel Info setting although the channels may appear to have changed.

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Chapter Overview:

•Troubleshooting

• Specifications and Features

• Accessory Information

• Limited Warranty

• Care and Cleaning

Chapter 5

• Index

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

TV Problems

TV won’t turn on

•Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip.

• Make sure the TV is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.

• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 73.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblocked.

• When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power LED on the front panel will light for approximately 15 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV. The TV can only be turned on after the Power LED goes off. This happens every time power is reapplied to the TV.

Buttons don’t work

• If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

• Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off while playing

•Sleep Timer, Wake-up Timer, or Watch feature may have been activated. Go to page 40 or 61 for instructions.

•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 or low.

• The sleep timer may be set.

• Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

TV turns on unexpectedly

•Wake-up Timer feature or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to page 40 or 61 for instructions.

Blank screen

• Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly.

• Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel.

•Try another channel.

• If you’re trying to tune to a digital (ATSC) channel that you know exists, you may need to disable the Digital Channel Info. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU); choose Preferences; choose Digital Channel Info.

• If you’re using the TV’s Web Browser, it times out automatically when idle for a period of time.

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Unusual sound quality

• Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

• Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.

• Check the position of the INT W/EXT SURR and EXT switch on the back of the TV.

• Make sure the correct Audio Processor mode (Mono, Stereo, SRS, FOCUS and TruSurround) is selected.

• Check the position of the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV/EXT AMP switch on the back of the TV.

Can’t select certain channel

• May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

• Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the GUIDE Plus+ Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 21-24 for detailed instructions.

• The channel might be blank — change channels.

• If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

•Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 56 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

•Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 64 for more instructions.

Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen

• The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.

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GUIDE Plus+ System Problems

GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t turn off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box

• Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors.

• GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

•You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ channel lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDE Plus+ setup in the GUIDE Plus+ menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.

Program information doesn’t download

• Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ system menu and then Setup. Go to page 21 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ setup menus.

• The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for your area.

• If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.

• The GUIDE Plus+ system doesn’t display program listings for satellite TV.

Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur

• Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 40 for instructions.

• Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).

• Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you’ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording (if it’s already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).

• Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly.

• Make sure VCR is tuned to the line input. Don’t change channels.

• Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus+ setup menus. If you don’t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully, the Record option won’t be available. Go to page 23 for detailed instructions.

• If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus+ setup menus. Go to page 22 for detailed instructions.

• The guide comes up each time you turn on the TV. You can disable the guide by going to the Auto-on feature in the Setup menu and select Review Options.

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The Remote Control Doesn’t Work

• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.

• Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.

• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remote controls the TV.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. If batteries are weak, you will not be able to activate backlighting on the remote; instead, backlight will blink once when activated. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

•You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.

• Replace the batteries when the remote indicator turns red and blinks rapidly with each button press.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don’t work

•You must lock the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 5 on your remote), select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote).

I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV

• If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the television and VOL down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock TV.

The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.

• Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set V-Chip Unrated to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating.

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HDTV Specifications

Tuning Capability Channel Tuning........................................................................ NTSC/ATSC

Digital Cable Compatibility .....................................................DTVLINK, DVI/HDTV,

.................................................................................................. Component

Video Adaptive Video Noise Reduction ............................................Yes

Adjustable Color Warmth ....................................................... Yes

4:3 Format Control (Screen) .................................................... Normal, Zoom, Stretch

Auto Color Control .................................................................. Yes

Convergence (Auto & Manual) ............................................... Yes

Optimum Contrast, High-Resolution Screen ..........................Yes

Integrated Shield ..................................................................... Yes

Viewing Angle (Degrees) ........................................................ 160

Comb Filter ............................................................................... Digital Frame Comb (3D Y/C)

Dynamic Focus.......................................................................... Yes

High Performance Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM) .............Yes

Horizontal Resolution (Picture Width) ................................... 1200

Picture Tube Pitch ....................................................................Screen .52mm

Picture Power (Watts) .............................................................. 42

Scan Rate Converter ................................................................ Yes

3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode) ...................................................... Reverse

Picture Presets ..........................................................................Bright, Normal, Soft, Personal

Wide Band Video Amplifier .................................................... Yes

Sound Audio Power (Watts) Front Speakers ..................................... 15 Watts/Channel

Integrated Subwoofer/Boomer ............................................... 30 Watt-Sub

Graphic Equalizer..................................................................... 7 Band

Front Speakers ......................................................................... 2--130mm Midrange Drivers

.................................................................................................. plus 2 - 19 mm Tweeters

Fully Enclosed Speaker System ................................................ Yes

Balance Control........................................................................ Yes

Broadcast Stereo w/dbx

Matrix Surround Sound ...........................................................Yes

Second Audio Program (SAP) .................................................. Yes

Sound Logic Audio Leveler...................................................... Yes

SRS Labs TruSurround .............................................................. Yes

SRS Labs Focus .......................................................................... Yes

†

Noise Reduction ............................. Yes

Convenience Web Browser ............................................................................ Yes

Auto Channel Search (Full and Quick).................................... Yes

Multilingual On-screen Display ............................................... English, French, Spanish

Auto Tuning (One-button Launch) ......................................... Yes, four components

Closed Captioning.................................................................... Analog & Digital

Front Button Block................................................................... Yes

Commercial Skip ...................................................................... Yes

† dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. **Specifications are subject to change.

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Parental Control with V-Chip ........................................ Yes

Picture Reset ...................................................................Yes, in Menu

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ................................................... Analog on Analog

Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs ..................... Yes

(Individual Memory)

GUIDE Plus+ system with Digital Channels ................... Yes

One Touch VCR Record w/GUIDE Plus+ system ............ Yes

Picture in GUIDE Plus+ system .......................................Yes

Clock (Time), Sleep and Wake-up Timers ...................... Yes

Front Panel Stereo Headphone Jack ................................................. 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack

Front A/V Input............................................................... Composite with S-Video

Back Panel Inputs/Outputs A/V Inputs .......................................................................2 - S-Video / Composite

Component/Composite Video Inputs ............................ 2 - Y PrPb (RCA Jacks)

......................................................................................... SYNCHROSCAN

Antenna/Cable Inputs .................................................... 2 - RF

DVI-HDTV Input with Audio Inputs............................... 1

Broadband Connection (Ethernet RJ45) ....................... 1

DTVLink (IEEE 1394) ....................................................... 2

Record Output (Composite with Audio) ....................... 1

Digital Audio Output .....................................................1

External Speaker Terminals ........................................... Yes

Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs................................... 1 set, menu switchable

External Center Channel Input ...................................... Maximum amplifier power

......................................................................................... rating 60 watts into 8 ohms

G-LINK Jack .....................................................................Yes

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Accessory Information

The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.

Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/Video Cable is a

double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-coded and shielded. It has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Gold-Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft)

Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/ Video Cable is a triple cable

that lets you connect the and AUDIO jacks of stereo components. Gold-Tipped cable, VH84 (6-ft)

Push-on Cable* attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends push on for a quick connection. VH89 (6-ft)

VIDEO

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. VH82 (6-ft), VH81 (3-ft)

S-Video Cable has multi-pin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV. VH976 (6-ft), VH913 (12-ft)

RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F”

connectors. D905

Optical/SPDIF cables help you connect to a component with an Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby Digital decoder or receiver. DV3 (3-ft), DV6 (6-ft)

* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for distribution of the

satellite signal originating from your satellite dish antenna.

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DVD

SAT • CABLE

SWAP

SKIP

CH CTRL

FORMAT

MUTE

VCR1

VCR2

ON • OFF

CH +

RCR160TBLM1

2-way Splitter (VH47) 4-way Splitter (VH49)

Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter, 4way Signal Splitter* helps

you connect to other components.

Accessory Order Form

Description

Part No.

Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft) VH81 $3.95

Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH82 $4.95

Push-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH89 $5.95

RG-6 Weatherproof “F” Cable D905 $5.95

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95

S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95

S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.95

2-way Signal Splitter* VH47 $3.95

4-way Signal Splitter* VH49 $6.95

Amplified Antenna ANT200 $49.95

Antenna Mixer 193984 $11.15

Remote Control (RCR160TBLM1) 257076 $24.00

Optical/SPDIF Cable (3-ft) DV3 $15.95

Optical/SPDIF Cable (6-ft) DV6 $19.95

Price

Qty

Total

Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to

easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna.

ANT200

* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or cable

TV signal distribution and is not suitable for distribution of the satellite signal originating from your satellite dish antenna.

Audio•Video Adapter 228449 $4.45

Diplexer D920 $19.95

Total Merchandise...............................................................

Sales Tax ...............................................................................

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling* ....................................................

Total Amount Enclosed ......................................................

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card preferably.

Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.

No COD or CASH.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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All accessories are subject to availability.

Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

Please complete other side also

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Charge your order on your VISA,

MasterCard, or Discover Card by

filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

Copy Number

above your

name on

MasterCard

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your VISA card

My card expires:

from your MasterCard

My card expires:

from your Discover Card

Placing an Order

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed

below.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573

My card expires:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)

Print or type your name and address clearly.

Name:

Street:

City:

State: Zip:

Daytime Phone Number:

A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting.

Apt:

Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

• Prices are subject to change.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor.

• One year from date of purchase for parts.

•Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,

whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.

• Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit.

How you get service:

• Call 1--877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready.

•A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

• If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the Authorized Service Center in your area.

• Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home.

•Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

•Installation and related adjustments.

• Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods.

•Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

•Images burnt onto the screen.

•A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products, or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

•A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

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Product Registration:

•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your unit outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

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Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.

Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or 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 increase the risk of fire or

shock hazard or damage to the TV.

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Symbols

1394 Jacks 17 16:9 icon 36

Accessories 76 Action buttons 28, 55

GUIDE Plus+ system 39

Age-based rating 44

Blocking 45 Viewing 45

Amplifier 6 Analog captions 65 Analog TV channel 37 ANTENNA A 8, 9, 14 ANTENNA A INPUT 17 ANTENNA B 8, 9, 14, 17 ANTENNA button 28 Antenna Info 61 Arrow buttons 28, 49 Assisted setup 20, 21 AUDIO

L/MONO 16

Audio codes 34 Audio format icon 36 AUDIO INPUT 3/VIDEO INPUT 3

AUDIO INPUT 5 / VIDEO INPUT 5

AUDIO INPUT 1/VIDEO INPUT 1

16 Audio language 59 Audio menu 58 AUDIO OUTPUT

Digital 17

Audio processor 59 Audio receiver 6 Audio/video cables 7 Authorized service 8, 79 Auto channel search 21 Auto color 56, 57 Auto converge 57 Auto tuning 48, 63 Automatic code search 31

Autotuning

Front Input 48

AUX button 28, 33

Back of the TV 15 Backlight button 28 Balance 60 Batteries 20 Black Level 56 Block

Age-based ratings 45 Front Panel 47 Movie ratings 46 Specific content themes 45 V-Chip unrated program 47 Web browser 47

Blue action button 28 Blue centering 57 Browser, web 50, 51 Buttons

ANTENNA 28 Arrows 28, 49 AUX 28, 33 Backlight 28 Blue action 28 CH CTRL 28 CH ctrl 49 Channel down 19, 28 Channel up 19, 28 CLEAR 28 Don't work 70 DVD 28 FORMAT 28, 50 FORWARD 29 Front panel 19 GO BACK 29 Green action 28 GUIDE 29 INFO 19, 29 INPUT 19, 29, 32 MENU 19, 29 Number 28 OK 19, 29 PAUSE 29 PIP 29, 49 PLAY 29 POWER 19 REC VCR + 29 Remote control 28

REVERSE 29, 30 SAT CABLE 29, 33 STOP 29 SWAP 29, 49 TV 29 VCR1 29 VCR2 29 Volume down 19 Volume up/down 29

Cable box 18 Cable box remote codes 33 Cables 13, 76

1394 17 Audio/video 7, 14 Coaxial 7 COMPONENT VIDEO 14 Digital optical 13 DVI 13 Ethernet 13, 17 For Y, Pb, Pr jacks 14 G-LINK 7 Optical 13 RF 14 S-Video 7, 14

Caption display 64 Caption priority 65 Caption style 65 Care and Cleaning 71, 82 Center channel connections 10 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 16 Center channel input 16 Center speaker 10 Center speaker input 16 CH CTRL button 28, 49 Channel 3 48

Search 21

Channel banner 36 Channel down button 19 Channel lists 41, 42 Channel search 21, 62 Channel up button 19 Channels

Digital or Analog 37

Chart, of connections 7 Choice fields 55 Choice lists 55 Choose Your Connection 7

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Cleaning and care 82 CLEAR button 28 Closed captioning 36, 64, 65 Coaxial cable 7 Codes

Audio 34 Cable box 33 DVD 34 Satellite receiver 34 VCR 33

Color 56

Warmth 57

Color scheme 67 Color warmth 56 Component video cables 7 Components, connecting 7 Composite jacks 14 Connection

DVD player, TV, VCR 8 Illustrations 6 Satellite Receiver, TV, VCR 9 TV, Satellite Receiver, VCR 9 TV, VCR, DVD Player 8 VCR, TV, DVD player 8 VCR, TV, Satellite Receiver 9

Connections

Audio/video receiver 10 Center channel 10 TV + receiver + speakers 10

Content Themes 44

Viewing 46

Content themes

Blocking 45

Contrast 56 Control panel 54

Actions buttons 55 Choice fields 55 Choice lists 55 Menu buttons 55 Numeric entries 55 Sliders 55

Convergence 56, 57

Digit buttons 28 Digital audio out 60 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 13, 17 Digital channel info 68 Digital optical input 10

Digital TV channel 37 Direct entry 30 Dolby digital 10 Dolby Digital receiver 13 DTVLink

Connector 13 Jacks 13

DTVLink connector 17 DVD button 28 DVD codes 34 DVD player, VCR, TV

Connection 8

DVI-HDTV

Connector 13

Ethernet

Cable 17

Ethernet jack 13, 17 Ethernet setup 64 Exiting a menu 54 External speakers 15 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT

11, 12

Favorite URLs 51 FCC information 81 Finding the sensor 18 Fixed output 10 FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT

L/R 15 Fixed/variable out 60 Format screen 66 FORMAT button 28, 50 FORWARD button 29 Front

And rear speaker jacks 16

Front Panel

Buttons 19 Inputs 19

Front panel block 47

G-LINK 17

Cable 7

Connecting 18

GO BACK button 29 Graphic equalizer 58 Green action button 28 GUIDE button 29 GUIDE Plus+ system 21, 25, 38

Action buttons 39 Blue action button 28 Channels 41 Expanded information 39 Green action button 28 Listings 39 Lock/Unlock 40 Messages 40 News 40 Promotions 41 Promotions & Advertising 41 Schedule 40 Setup 21, 41 Sort 40

Help text 54

Indicator, remote control 29 Indirect light 6 INFO button 19, 29 INPUT

2 jacks 16, 17 3 jacks 16 Button 19, 29, 32, 56

Input

ANTENNA A 17 Center channel 16

Inputs

Front panel 19

Jacks

1394 17 Audio/video 14 Composite 14 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 13 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 17 Digital optical 10 DTVLink 13, 17 DVI-HDTV 13 Ethernet 13, 17

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EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 11, 12 Input 13 RF 14 S-VIDEO 14 S-Video 16 Y•Pb•Pr 14

Keyboard, optional 50

Language

Audio 59 Menu 21, 67

Languages, selecting 21 LED, front panel 20, 70 Limited warranty 79 Listings, GUIDE Plus+ system 39 Locating remote sensor 18

Main Menu 54 Menu

Audio 58 Exiting 54 Picture Quality 56 Preferences 64 Time 61

MENU button 19, 29, 54 Menu buttons 55 Menu language 21, 67 Menus 54

GUIDE Plus+ system 21, 38 Moving through 54

Messages menu 40 Modes, remote control 31 Mono 59 Mute button 29

News menu 40 Noise filter 56, 57 Number buttons 28 Numeric entries 55

OK button 19, 29 On-screen help 54 On-screen help text 54 Optical cable 13 Order form

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Output

RECORD 17

OUTPUTS

Audio 15

Parental controls 42

Channel lists 42 Editing 43 Editing channels 43 Lock/unlock 42

Parental controls icon 36 PAUSE button 29 PCM 10 PCM receiver 10 Picture

Presets 56

Picture presets 56 Picture quality menu 56

Convergence 57

Picture settings 56 PIP

Channel control 28

PIP (Picture in Picture)

Buttons 49 Problems 50

PIP button 29, 49 PIP, using 49 PLAY button 29, 31 POWER button 19 Power surges 6 Preferences menu 64 Problems

GUIDE Plus+ system 72 Parental controls 73 Remote control 73 TV 70 V-Chip 73

Programming

Cable box codes 33

DVD codes 34 Satellite receiver codes 34 VCR codes 33

Programming codes

Audio 34

Programming the remote

Automatic code search 30 Direct entry 30

Promotions, GUIDE Plus+ system

Pulse code modulation 13, 60

Quick Search 62

Rating Limits

movies 46 TV 43

Ratings

Blocking movie 46 Viewing movie 46

RCA-type cables 14 REC VCR+ button 29 Receiver

Dolby Digital 13

Receiver with Dolby Digital 10 RECORD OUTPUT 17 Record Output 67 Red centering 57 Remote

Programming 30 sensor 18

Remote control

Buttons 28 Indicator 29 Installing the Batteries 20 Programming codes 33

Reset controls 56, 58 REVERSE button 29, 31 RF jacks 14

S-VIDEO cable 7 S-VIDEO jacks 14, 16 SAP 60

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Index

SAT CABLE button 29, 33 Satellite receiver codes 34 Satelllite receiver connection 9 Scan velocity modulation 58 Schedule menu 40 Screen, Format 66 Search

Automatic code 31 Channel 21, 62 Full 21, 62 Quick 62

Second audio program 60 Service, authorized 8 Setup

Ethernet 64 GUIDE Plus+ system menus 21

Setup, assisted 20 Setup menu 41 Sharpness 56 Signal source 62 Signal type 62 SKIP button 29 Sliders 55 Software ungrade 62 Sort menu, GUIDE Plus+ system 40 Sound logic 59 Speaker

Center input 16

Speaker connection 10 SPEAKER SELECGT

EXT. or INT W/EXT SURR switch 15

Special features 63 Specifications 74

Back panel 75 Convenience 74 Front panel 75 Sound 74 Video 74

Stand 6 Stereo 59 STOP button 29 Subchannels 61 Subwoofer 61 SVM 56, 58 SWAP button 29, 49

Things to Consider Before You

Connect 6 Time menu 61 Tint 56 Translucency 67 Troubleshooting 70 Turn on TV 20 TV + audio receiver

Connection 10

TV button 29 TV connection 9 TV mode 20 TV problems 70 TV, VCR, DVD Player

Connection 8

Universal remote

programming to control other brands

of components 31

URLs, saving 51

V-Chip 42

Age-Based Ratings 43 Blocking age-based 45 Blocking Movies 46 Content Themes 43 TV ratings 43 Viewing age-based rating 45

V-Chip unrated program 47 Variable Output 10 Variable/Fixed out 60 VCR 18

Guide Plus+ system 23

VCR codes 33 VCR connection 9 VCR1 button 29 VCR2 button 29 VIDEO 16 VIDEO INPUT 2 / AUDIO INPUT 2

VIDEO INPUT 3 16 VIDEO INPUT 1/AUDIO INPUT 1

VIDEO INPUT 4/AUDIO INPUT 4

Viewing

Movie ratings 46 Specific content themes 46

Volume down button 19 Volume up button 19 Volume up/down buttons 29

Warranty, limited 79 Web browser 51

Block 47 Controlling 51 Using 50

Y Pb Pr jacks 14

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Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com

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.

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