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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
RISKOF ELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
SHOCKDO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
POWER CONSUMPTION: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C.
125 Watts (Models MR25515 and MR27315)
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long
periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such
images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games.
Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be
avoided.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.
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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4
TV Only ....................................................................................... 4
The Basic Connection ................................................................. 5
Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6
Step 3: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10
Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................. 10
Step 5: Turn On the TV ................................................................... 10
Step 6: Program the TV .................................................................. 10
INTERACTIVE SETUP .................................................................... 11
Using Point and Select Navigation ................................................ 12
Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12
Selecting a Language ..................................................................... 13
Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13
Setting the Time ............................................................................. 14
Setting the VCR1 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 15
Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 16
Setting the DVD Channel (Auto Tuning) ...................................... 17
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (Auto Tuning) ............................ 17
Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 18
USING THE REMOTE ..................................................................... 19
Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 20
Using the INPUT Button .......................................................... 21
Programming the Remote ............................................................. 22
Testing the Remote .................................................................. 22
Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 23
Modes of Operation ................................................................ 23
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 23
Remote Codes ................................................................................. 24
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MENUS AND FEATURES ............................................................... 25
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 26
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 28
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 29
Screen Menu ................................................................................... 30
Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 30
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 31
Time Menu ...................................................................................... 32
Parental Control Menu .................................................................. 33
Channel Block .......................................................................... 33
Front Panel Lockout ................................................................. 33
Setup Menu .................................................................................... 34
Channel Marker .............................................................................. 34
REFERENCE ..................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 35
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 36
INDEX ............................................................................................. 37
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GETTI NG STARTE D
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first four sections of the manual show you how
to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the
Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of
the menus, features, and controls of your TV.
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, as well as care and
cleaning instructions.
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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
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tips that will help you get the most from
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STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only: If you're only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
The Basic Connection: If you're going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections:
If you're going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward
to Step 3.
TV ONLY
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video
signals to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable
box.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VIDEO R AUDIO / MONO
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CONTROL ANTENNA
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
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THE BASIC CONNECTION
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two Coaxial
Cables are used: one connects from an antenna,
cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects
from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both
audio and video signals.
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Your TV may be different!
The MR27315 does not have audio outputs.
Read Advanced Connections in this section
for more information about possible
connections.
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune
TVto Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you
will program the TV to automatically tune
to Channel 3 or 4 when you turn on the
VCR.
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
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ADVANCED CONNECTIONS
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Once you have made your connections
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
Back of the TV
The number of jacks on the back panel of your TV depends on the model
number of your TV. Find out the model number of your TV and look for
its corresponding diagram either below or on the next page. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUT and IN
jacks (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
Model MR25515
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VIDEO and AUDIO IN Use these input jacks to connect a VCR,
Laserdisc player, DVD player, satellite receiver or Internet Access
Device. To view the component connected to VIDEO, use the INPUT
button on the remote.
AUDIO OUT Use these output jacks to connect to an audio receiver
or amplifier for variable controlled or fixed level stereo output.
VCR CONTROL This jack is for a feature not available in your
market at the time of this printing. The circuitry that would allow
this feature to work has been disabled in your TV.
CABLE/ANTENNA Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also be used for basic
component connections.
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Model MR27315
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CONTROL _ ANTENNA
VIDEO and AUDIO IN Use these input jacks to connect a VCR,
Laserdisc player, DVD player, satellite receiver or Internet Access
Device. To view the component connected to VIDEO, use the INPUT
button on the remote.
VCR CONTROL This jack is for a feature not available in your
market at the time of this printing. The circuitry that would allow
this feature to work has been disabled in your TV.
CABLE/ANTENNA Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also be used for basic
component connections.
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Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when
connecting components to your TV.
Cables
You will use the following types of cables to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the antenna
or cable directly to the television or through a cable
box, as needed by your cable system.
Audio/Video Cables: Carries audio and video from
a component to the TV.
TV and Stereo VCR
Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video cables will
enhance the sound and picture quality from a component.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
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Cautions:
Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV's back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.
Protect your components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
• Place your amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
How to View Your VCR
TV
VCR
CONTROL
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ANTENNA
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press INPUT to toggle
to the video (VID) inputs.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the VID input channel when you turn
on the VCR.
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TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
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How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this connection,
press TV to put the remote control into TV mode,
then press INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VID.
To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03 to
tune to the VCR channel.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel
when you turn on your component.
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STEP 3: PLUG IN THE TV
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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STEP 4: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
• Replace the cover.
STEP 5: TURN ON THE TV
PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.
STEP 6: PROGRAM THE TV
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Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.
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THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE
The Interactive Setup routine helps you through the steps
needed to configure the TV :
• Select a menu language
• Search for available channels
• Set the time
• Set the VCR1 channel
• Set the VCR2 channel
• Set the SAT/CABLE channel
• Make the channel list and labels
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USING POINT AND SELECT NAVIGATION
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-
screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1.
Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU*PROG.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to a place you have indicated.
ENTERING SETUP
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
1. Press MENUoPROG to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
Point and Select buttons
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1. Press MENUoPROG to bring up the Main menu.
2.
Point to Setup and press MENU*PROG. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU.PROG
button on this remote works as a
PROGRAM button in VCR mode for RCA,
GE and PROSCAN VCRs.
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3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENUoPROG.
SELECTING A LANGUAGE
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENUoPROG to select that language.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This
is sometimes called "auto programming."
1,
Press MENUoPROG to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2. Press MENUoPROG to continue.
If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Menus and Features for more
details.
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SETTING THE TIME
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day.
1. Press MENU*PROG to bring up the Set Time control panel.
2.
Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3. Press MENU.PROG to continue.
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SETTING THE VCR1 CHANNEL
(AUTO TUN I NG)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Menus and Features section.)
1. Press MENU.PROG to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU.PROG to continue.
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SETTING THE VCR2 CHANNEL
(AUTO TUN ING)
The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2oLD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR, DVD player or
Laserdisc player. If you don't have a second VCR, DVD player or Laserdisc
player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from
the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Menus
and Features section.)
1. Press MENUoPROG to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
1 Not connected
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player,
Laserdisc player or second VCR connected to the TV.
3. Press MENUoPROG to continue.
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SETTING THE DVD CHANNEL
(AUTO TUN I NG)
The remote control that came packed with your TV does not have a button
corresponding to this feature. This feature does, however, function with
other types of universal remote controls. If you are setting up your TV for
the first time, go ahead and skip this step or select Not Connected from the
DVD channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Menus and
Features section.)
SETTI NG TH E SAT/CABLE CHANN EL
(AUTO TUN I NG)
The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the SAT.CABLE button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box. If
you don't have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV, skip this
step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel choice list. (For
more, see Auto Tuning in the Menus and Features section.)
1. Press MENU.PROG to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
2.
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver
or cable box connected to the TV, and press MENU.PROG to continue.
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LABELING THE CHANNELS
This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and
label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Menus and
Features section.)
Use the CHAN A (channel up) or CHAN V
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Chan # field. This works
even if you're not in the Chan # field. Or,
enter the channel number directly using
the number buttons on the universal
remote. To enter a number greater than
99, press and hold "1" to enter the
hundreds digit, then press the two
remaining numbers.
The list and labels feature can also be
accessed from the Channel menu. Because
this procedure can be time consuming,
feel free to skip this step and come back
to it later.
1. PressMENU.PROG to bring up the List and Labels control panel.
2.
3,
4,
Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of
the control panel (called "fields").
Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and
letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to
refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's TV section for ideas
on labeling the channels.
Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press
MENU.PROG to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in
memory.
WHAT NOW?
Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax,
and enjoy the TV. Or...
PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE
Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the
remote to control your VCR, Laserdisc player, satellite receiver, or other
components. To find out how to program the remote, go to the next
section.
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HOWTO USE YOUR UNIVERSAL REMOTE
This section defines the buttons of the remote and
how to program it to control other components.
The universal remote can be programmed to control
most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite
receivers, laserdisc players and cable boxes. If you
have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you
probably don't need to program it at all.
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Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control
several different components (Laserdisc
player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it uses
operational modes triggered by the
component buttons. For example if you
want the remote to control the TV, you
would press the TV button to put the
remote into TV mode before you could
control the TV.
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REMOTE BUTTONS
POWER When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device
mode (VCR, VCR2oLD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the
device on and off.
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
VCR2oLD Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if autotuning is enabled,
it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel. VCR2oLD can only
be programmed for one component: either a VCR or Laserdisc player.
SAToCABLE Puts the remote in SAToCABLE mode and if autotuning is
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
AUDIO Puts the remote in Audio mode.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays
channel information.
REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport
control for some remote-controllable VCRs, laserdisc players, tape decks,
and CD players.
DISPLAY Brings up channel information. Also clears menus from the
screen.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30
seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to
add more time (each press adds another 30 seconds).
CHAN A or CHAN V Scans up or down through the current channel
list. Pressonce to change the channel up or down; press and hold to
continue changing channels.
VOL< or VOL> Decreases or increases the TV's volume.
MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to
restore the volume.
PREV CH Returns you to the previous channel.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings
directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press
the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first
digit, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press
and hold 1, press 2, then press 3.
INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources
(VID/SVID and the current channel).
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver
button in SAToCABLEmode.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to TV viewing. With RCA, GE and PKOSCAN VCRs, this button also clears
items from the VCR clock and timer programs.
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MENU.PROG Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items.
When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button for RCA, GE and
PROSCAN VCRs.
RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture
Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control
Preset. Also used to reset the settings in a menu.
MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system.
Also used to adjust the menu controls.
USING THE INPUT BUTTON
Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (VID
and the current channel) and view the component you have connected to
the TV.
1,
2.
PressTV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the
component you want to view isturned ON.
Press INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the
component.
3. Press INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously
watching.
Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control
several different components (Laserdisc
player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses
operational modes triggered by the
component buttons. For example if you
want the remote to control the TV, you
would press the TV button to put the
remote into TV mode before you could
control the TV.
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PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of
remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The
remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN
TVs, VCRs, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
TEST! NG TH E REMOTE
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,
turn a device on, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press
the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CHAN A (channel up) or
CHAN v (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote
commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.
Programming the Remote to Control a VCR, Laserdisc
player, Satellite Receiver or Cable Box
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control a VCR,
Laserdisc player, Satellite Receiver or Cable Box:
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.
3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release button, and then press POWER to see if the component
responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the
component button and then POWER again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed
for your brand, until the component responds to the remote
commands.
Programming the Remote to Control
an RCA Audio Device:
Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an audio
receiver or amplifier--it does not control other brands of audio
equipment. Also, the remote may need to be programmed for your
equipment. This remote may not operate all of the components listed at
the end of this section. Use the codes at the end of this section or on the
sheet packed in with your remote.
1,
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn on the component to be programmed.
Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list.
Pressand hold the AUDIO button.
Enter the code from the code list.
Release the AUDIO button and press POWER or CHANA (channel
up) or CHANV (channel down) to see if the audio device responds
to the remote commands.
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You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control any
devices.
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to
use it to control your devices.
To operate the device:
1. Pressthe device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2.LD, SAT.CABLE, or AUDIO)
to set the remote to control the device.
2. Press POWER to turn the device ON or OFF.
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.
MODES OF OPERATION
Because this universal remote can control several different components
(Laserdisc player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational modes
triggered by the component buttons. For example if you want the
remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the
remote into TV mode before you could control the TV.
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.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu
system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
CH A Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points
up to items and adjusts menu controls.
VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used
to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
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The front panel above shows a typical
button layout. The exact look of the
buttons may be different from those on
the front of your TV.
The Front Panel Block feature disables all
front panel buttons if Parental Controls
are locked. For more information, see
Parental Control, in the Menus and
Features section.
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Adventura .....................................................................2026
Aiko ...............................................................................2027
Aiwa ....................................................................2002, 2026
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American High ............................................................202I
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Bell & Howell ...............................................................201 I
Beaumark .....................................................................2013
Broksonic ..........................................................2012, 2025
Calix ..............................................................................2014
Candle .........2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon ......................................................202I, 2022, 2114
Capehart ............................................................2020, 21I 0
Carver ...........................................................................2062
CCE ....................................................................2027, 206I
Citizen 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027
Colortyme ...................................................................2009
Colt ................................................................................206 I
Craig .............................................2013, 2014, 2023, 206I
Curtis-Mathes ...........................2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,
.................................2016,2018,2021,2022,2024,2115
Cybernex ......................................................................2013
Daewoo ...... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026,2027, 2028,
2110
Daytron .........................................................................21I 0
Dbx .....................................................................2009, 2010
Dimensia .......................................................................2000
Dynatech ...........................................................2002, 2026
Electrohome .....................................................2014, 2029
Electrophonic ..............................................................2014
Emerson .................................................2002, 2012,2014,
............2015,202 I, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,
2033, 2034,2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039,2040, 204 I,
2042, 2044, 2045, 2047,2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117,
2130
Fisher. 201 I, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,205 I, 2052,2118
Fuji ......................................................................2021,2119
Funai ...................................................................2002, 2026
Garrard .........................................................................2026
GE ..... 2000, 200I, 2013,202 I, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar ............................2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 212I
Gradiente .....................................................................2026
Harley Davidson .........................................................2026
Harman Kardon ..........................................................2009
Harwood ......................................................................206I
Headquarter ................................................................201 I
Hitachi2002, 2055, 2056,2057, 2107, 21II, 2120, 2122
HI-Q ..............................................................................2023
Instant Replay ..............................................................202I
JCL .................................................................................2021
JC Penney .............2009, 2010,201 I, 2013, 2014, 202 I,
.......... 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
Jensen ......................................................2055, 2056,211 I
JVC ...............2009,2010,2011,2018,2058,2111,2123
Kenwood ..............2009, 2010, 201 I, 2016, 2018, 2058,
2111,2123
KLH ...............................................................................206I
Kodak .................................................................2014, 202I
Lloyd ...................................................................2002, 2026
Logik ..............................................................................206I
LXI .................................................................................2014
Magnavox .... 202I, 2022,2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124
Magnin ...........................................................................2013
Marantz ..................................................2009, 2010, 201 I,
..................................2016, 2018, 202 I, 2058, 2062,2064
Marta .............................................................................2014
Masushita ......................................................................202I
MEl.................................................................................202I
Memorex ..........................................................2002, 201 I,
.....................2013,2014,2021,2023,2026,2104,2131
MGA ........................................................2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ........................................................2013
Midland .........................................................................2053
Minolta ....................................................2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi .. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066,2067, 2069,
.......... 2070, 207 I, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
Montgomery Ward ..........................................2075, 213I
Motorola ...........................................................2021,213 I
MTC ........................................................2002, 2013, 2026
Multitech .................2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 206I
NEC ....................................2009,2010,2011,2016,2018,
.......................2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 21II, 2123
Nikko ...............................................................................2014
Noblex ............................................................................2013
Olympus .........................................................................202 I
Optimus ...............................................................2014, 213 I
Optonica .........................................................................2096
Orion ..............................................................................2035
Panasonic.................202 I, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax .................................2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research...........................................................2018
Philco ..............................................202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ................................................................
Pilot .................................................................................2014
Pioneer ................................2010, 2055, 2080, 208I, 2123
Portland .........................................2016,2017,2019,2110
PROSCAN ..........................................................2000, 200I
Protec ..............................................................................206 I
Pulsar ...............................................................................2104
Quarter ..........................................................................201I
Quartz .............................................................................201 I
Quasar ......................................................202 I, 2022, 2125
RCA ....................................2000, 200 I, 2003, 2013,202 I,
..............2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,
..............2088, 2089, 2090, 209 I, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125
Radioshack/Realistic ....................2002, 201 I, 2013, 2014
• 202 I, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049,2050, 2096, 213I
Radix................................................................................2014
Randex ............................................................................2014
Ricoh ...............................................................................2128
Runco ..............................................................................2104
Samsung...................2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky ....................................................................2131,2104
Sansui .............................................2010,2092,2111,2123
Sanyo .........................................................201 I, 2013, 2023
Scott ...2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,2093,
2116
Sears ....................................201 I,2014, 202I, 2023, 2048,
.........................2049, 2050,205 I, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp ..............2002, 2017, 2029, 2094,2095, 2096, 213I
Shintom ..........................................2004, 2056, 206 I, 2098
Shogun ............................................................................2013
Signature .............................................................2002, 213 I
Singer .........................................................202 I,206 I,2128
Sony ..........................2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
STS ........................................................................202I, 2107
Sylvania 2002, 202 I, 2022, 2026, 2062,2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ...........................................................2002, 2026
Tandy ....................................................................2002, 201I
Tashiko ............................................................................2014
Tatung ...................................................................2058, 21II
TEAC ...................................2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 21II
Technics ...............................................................2021,2109
Teknika .....................2002, 2014, 202 I, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK ...........................................................2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba ...........2015, 2049, 205 I, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ...........................................................2013, 2014
Unitech ...........................................................................2013
Vector Research ..........................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor ..............................................................................2010
Video Concepts ................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic .....................................................................2013
Wards ........... 2002, 2013, 2014,2015,202 I, 2023,2026,
.. 2029, 2055,2056, 206 I, 2096, 210 I, 2102, 2103,2107,
2116,2131
XR- 1000 ...................................................202 I, 2026, 206I
Yamaha.....................2009, 2010, 201 I,2018, 2058, 21 I I
Zenith ..................................2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
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ABC ................5002, 5003, 5004, 5005,5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix ..............................................................5008, 5009
Archer ............................................5008, 5009, 5010, 501I
Cabletenna .....................................................................5008
Cableview .......................................................................5008
Century ..........................................................................5011
Citizen .............................................................................501I
ColourVoice .......................................................5012, 5013
Comtronics .........................................................5014, 5015
Contec ............................................................................5016
Eastern ............................................................................5017
Garrard ..................................................................................501I
GC Electronics .....................................................................5009
Gemini .............................................................5018, 5019, 5049
General Instrument .................................................5003, 5053
Hamlin ........................................5020, 5021,5022, 5035, 5045
Hitachi ....................................................................................5003
Hytex ......................................................................................5002
Jasco .......................................................................................501I
Jerrold ........5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053
Magnavox ...............................................................................5025
Memorex ...............................................................................5026
Movie Time .....................................................5002, 5027, 5028
NSC ..................................................................5002, 5027, 5028
Oak ....................................................................5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic....................................................................5048, 5052
Paragon ..................................................................................5026
Philips ........501 I, 5012, 5013,5019, 5025, 5030, 503I, 5032
Pioneer ........................................................................5033, 5034
Pulsar......................................................................................5026
RCA ..................................................................5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic .......................................................................5009, 5049
Regal ............................................................................5022, 5035
Regency .................................................................................5017
Rembrandt ............................................................................5003
Runco .....................................................................................5026
Samsung......................................................................5014, 5034
ScientificAtlanta ..................................5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal............................................................................5014, 5018
Signature ................................................................................5003
SL Marx ..................................................................................5014
Sprucer ..................................................................................5052
Starcom ............................................................5007, 5018, 5053
Stargate .......................................................................5014, 5018
Starquest ................................................................................5018
Tandy ......................................................................................5040
Teleview .................................................................................5014
Tocom ..............................................................5004, 5023, 5041
Toshiba ...................................................................................5026
Tusa.........................................................................................5018
TV86 .......................................................................................5027
Unika ................................................................5008, 5009, 501 I
United Artists .......................................................................5002
United Cable ........................................................................5053
Universal ...............................................5008, 5009, 5010, 501I
Videoway ...............................................................................5044
Viewstar ................................................5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith ...............................................................5026, 5050, 5051
Chapparal ...................................................................5056, 5057
Drake ..........................................................................5058, 5059
GE ................................................................................5000, 5001
General Instuments .......................................5060, 506I, 5062
Panasonic...............................................................................5075
Primestar ...............................................................................5076
PROSCAN .................................................................5000, 500I
RCA .............................................................................5000, 500I
Realistic ..................................................................................5063
Sony ........................................................................................5072
STSI ........................................................................................5064
STS2........................................................................................5065
STS3........................................................................................5066
STS4........................................................................................5067
Toshiba ........................................................................5068, 5073
Uniden ....................................................................................5069
(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)
AM/FM ................................................................................... 4003
Aux ......................................................................................... 4004
Phono ..................................................................................... 4005
CD .......................................................................................... 4007
Tape ........................................................................................ 4006
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THE MENU SYSTEM
This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with
some information on using menus and control panels.
Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to
help you get the most from your TV.
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MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS
Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to
access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists.
Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but
control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the
functions of your TV.
MENUS
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU*PROG on the
remote or MENU on the front panel to bring up the Main menu:
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways
to select a choice in a menu:
• Point with the arrows and then select with MENUoPROG.
• Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main
menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
• Point to Exit and press MENUoPROG.
• Press0 on the remote.
• Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and
you return to TV viewing.
I Feel free to explore the menu system. If |
you're ever unsure where you are in the
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menu system, or you're just plain tired of
exploring, press CLEAR to remove the
menus from the screen and start over
again.
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CONTROL PAN ELS
Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features
of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level
such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders,
choice lists, and numeric entry.
Sliders
Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
To use a Slider in a menu:
1. Pressthe up or down arrow to select the slider control for the
feature you want to adjust.
2. Pressthe right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.
Arrows
Numeric Entry
A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.
A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.
1. Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer.
2. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use the
digits to enter a number.
3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU.PROG.
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CHOICE LISTS
Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the
choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently
selected, or "in use."
Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU,PROG to select that choice.
You will then return to the previous screen.
Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control
panels the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu
features. The features are organized in order of their location on the
Main Menu.
AUDIO MENU
Mute Press MENU*PROG to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum
level. Press MENU,PROG again to restore the volume.
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble,
bass and balance.
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers.
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right
channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo
audio. The TV displays the word STEREOwhen you tune to a
program that is broadcast in stereo.
Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from stereo
broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and
Laserdisc players for a fuller, more spacious sound.
Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume
during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in
program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume
control.
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Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a
second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP
when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP
information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to
broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the
visually impaired.
Audio Output & Speakers (Not available on the MR27315)
Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV's internal speakers on or
off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.
Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV's speakers
on and allows variable output from the TV's audio output jacks.
Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's
speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's audio output
jacks.
Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers
off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio output jacks to an
external device such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed
Output On, the TV's volume control, tone controls and mute are
disabled.
PICTURE QUALITY MENU
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting
the way the picture looks.
Contrast Adjusts the difference 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 edges in the picture.
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will
appear. You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a
Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can reselect
them easily if someone changes the settings.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three
preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting
or Personal Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your
viewing environment.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that
automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful
for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to
channel.) Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three
automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture
colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The
warm setting corresponds to the NTSCstandard of 6500°K.
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bring up the Picture Control Presets choice
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list. Point to the desired setting; press
MENUoPROG to select it.
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SCREEN MENU
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the
way closed captioning information isshown on the screen.
Off No captioning information is displayed.
On Captioning information isshown always, when available.
On When Sound is Muted Captioning information isshown,
when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. (To mute the
sound, press the MUTE button.) The captioning information is not
displayed when the sound is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your
preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
USING CLOSED CAPTIONING
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which
lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only
specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are
applicable. When a program isclosed captioned, the letters CCare
displayed in the channel marker. See the last page of this section for
more information about the channel marker.
Closed Captioning Modes
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.
To set the Closed-Captioning Mode:
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.
2. Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press MENU,PROG. The choice
list shown on the right appears.
3. Point to your choice and press MENU,PROG to select it and return
to the Screen menu.
Turning off Closed Captioning
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.
2. Press MENU,PROG to select Closed-Caption Display.
3. Point to OffAIways and press MENU,PROG. The closed captioning is
turned off and you are returned to the Screen menu.
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among the modes, you may prefer to
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leave the closed captioned mode set to
CC1, which displays complete text of the
program in the primary language in your
area.
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CHANNEL MENU
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current
antenna type.
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air
antenna for TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable
box for TV signals.
Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the
channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an
active channel, it places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels
(weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from
the channel list.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your
Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel.
Follow the on-screen directions to enter your channels and other
information.
Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down
through the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the
channel number directly using the number buttons.
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are
available when you scan up and down using the CHA/V buttons.
Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel
number indicated isincluded (Yes) or isnot included (No) in the
Normal channel list.
Chan Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a six-character
label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly
through the characters. PressRESETto clear a label. The TV can
store up to 27 labels in memory.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a
component button (VCR1, VCR2oLD or SAToCABLE)on the remote.
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2oLD button.
Set DVD Channel The remote that comes packed with your TV
does not have a button corresponding to this auto tuning feature.
The DVD Channel can, however, be programmed for other types of
universal remote controls with a separate DVD button (in which
case you would choose the channel that the TV tunes to when you
press that button).
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select
the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAToCABLE
button.
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The choices for each screen are:
Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component
connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if
you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular
component button ispressed.
Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) Choose this if your component is
connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified
component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 2/3/4
switch isset to channel 2.
Channel 3 Choose this if your component isconnected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TVto tune to
channel 3 when you press the specified component button.
Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch isset to
channel 3.
Channel 4 Choose this if your component isconnected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TVto tune to
channel 4 when you press the specified component button.
Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch isset to
channel 4.
Video Input Choose this if your component isconnected to the
VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TVto tune to
VID input channel when you press the specified component button.
TIME MENU
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount
of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for
turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the
schedule on. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps
needed to set the schedule.
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time.
The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the
time.
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PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that
children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel
controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a chip
inside your TV (called V-Chip). These three V-Chip functions will not
work on your TV because the features depend upon special additions to
the broadcast signal, not yet available in your market. Please disregard
them. However, you can use the remaining features in the Parental
Controls menu: Channel Block, Front Panel Block and Lock Parental
Controls
Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.
View All channels are available.
BlockThe front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune only to
channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune
to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel.
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the
TV's front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel
Block can:
• Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
• Keep small children from playing with the buttons.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while you
have the Front Panel blocked.)
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings
using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for
Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, press and hold TV on the remote and the
MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental
controls will then unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock
Parental Controls.
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SETUP MENU
The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive
Setup section.
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you
turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu.
CHANNEL MARKER
There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV or
DISPLAY button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
12:01 Displays the current time.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current
channel.
ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
60 Displays the current channel or input channel.
Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo
is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second
Audio Program) information.
Locked Displayed when the Parental Controls are locked.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP)
timer.
Sample displays on a Channel Marker.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you
experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on
• Check to make sure it is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
• Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."
• Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.
• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.
Controls don't work
• If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.
• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.
Problems with remote
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.
• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)
• Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release
number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
Turns off while playing
• Scheduled Off function may have been activated.
• 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.
TV Turns on unexpectedly
• Scheduled On may have been activated.
Blank screen
• Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.
• Try another channel.
• Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
• Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.
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Can't select certain channel
• 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."
Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station. To fix, select Audio from the Main menu, select Audio Processor and choose Mono instead of
Stereo.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe the cable/air setting isset to the wrong position. To fix, select Setup from the Main menu, select
the Signal Type option, and provide the correct information on the following screen.
• Maybe a vacant channel istuned.
• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV istuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
Black Box appears on the screen
• Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.
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.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently
imprinted on the screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended
viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided. J
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A
Advanced connections 4, 6
Audio menu 28
Audio Output 6, 7
Audio Output Volume & Speakers 29
Audio Processor 28
Audio/Video cables 8
Auto Channel Search 13, 31
Auto Color 29
Auto Tuning 15, 18
DVD Channel 17, 31
SAT/Cable Channel 17, 31
VCR1 Channel 15, 31
VCR2 Channel 16, 31
B
Back of the TV 6
Basic Connection 4, 5
Basic Picture Controls 29
Batteries 10, 34
Black Level 29
Buttons
Remote 20
C
Cables
Coaxial 4
Care and Cleaning 36
CC 34
Chan # 31
Chan Labels 31
Channel 2/3/4 32
Channel Block 33
Channel Marker 34
Channel menu 31
Channel search 13
Channels
Labeling 18
CLEAR button 12
Closed Caption
Display 30
Mode 30
Coaxial Cable 4, 5, 8
Color 29
Color Warmth 29
Connections 4
Advanced 4, 6
Basic 4, 5
TV and stereo VCR 8
TV Only 4
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver 9
Contrast 29
Control Panels 27
Fixed images 36
Fixed Output, Speakers Off 29
Front panel buttons 23
Front Panel Lockout 33
I
INPUT1 32
Interactive Setup 12
Labels 18, 31
Language 13, 30
Languages
Selecting 13
List & Labels 18
M
Main Menu 12
Memory 31
MENU button 12
Menu Language 13, 30
Menus 26
Mono 28
Mute 28
N
Normal List 31
P
Parental Controls
Channel Block 33
Front Panel Block 33
Locking, unlocking 33
Menu 33
Picture Presets 29
Picture Quality menu 29
Point 12
Point and Select 12
Programming the remote to control
components 22
R
Remote Control
Installing the batteries 10
Programming 18, 22
S
SAP 34
SAT/CABLE Channel 17, 31
Schedule 32
Screen menu 30
Second Audio Program (SAP) 28
Select 12
Set
DVD Channel 17, 31
SAT/CABLE Channel 17, 31
VCR1 Channel 15, 31
VCR2 Channel 16, 31
Set Time 32
Setup 12
Setup menu 34
Sharpness 29
Signal Type
Cable -iV 31
UHF/VHF Antenna 31
Sleep Timer 32
Stereo 28, 34
T
Time
Current 34
Menu 32
Set Time 14
Tint 29
Tone Controls 28
Troubleshooting 35
TV only connection 4
U
UHF/VHF Antenna 31
V
Variable Output, Speakers Off 29
Variable Output, Speakers On 29
VCR1 Channel 15, 31
VCR2 Channel 16, 31
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