RCA MR27555, MR32555, MR32575 User Manual

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

cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

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 (Model MR27555)
140 Watts (Models MR32555 & MR32575)

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.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 3

Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4

Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4

TV Only (PIP Not Available) ....................................................... 4

The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) ................................ 5

Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6

Step 3: Plug in the TV ....................................................................... 9

Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................... 9

Step 5: Turn On the TV ..................................................................... 9

Step 6: Program the TV .................................................................... 9

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

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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 ................................................................................ 32

Time Menu ...................................................................................... 33

Parental Controls Menu ................................................................. 34

Channel Block .......................................................................... 34

Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 34

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 34

Setup Menu .................................................................................... 35

Channel Marker .............................................................................. 35

PIP(Pictureqn-Picture Operation) ................................................. 36

PIP Problems? ........................................................................... 37

REFERENCE ..................................................................................... 39

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 39

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 40

iNDEX ............................................................................................. 41

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GETTING STARTED

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.

Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

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throughout the manual in these Tip

Boxes, There are some important

tips that will help you get the most from
your TV,

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STEP 1: UNPACK TH ETV

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 ON LY (PI P NOT AVAI LABLE)

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.

Important Stand Information

CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV

carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is

placed is properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size

and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,

or pulled off. This could cause damage to

the TV and/or personal injury,

Before You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall

outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any

cables.

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

with your TM

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

TV

CABLE/

CONTROL (_ ANTENNA

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Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.

This Connection Will Not Allow

You to Use Your PIP

Your TV is equipped with a single tuner,
which means you must connect with a

second video source using Audio/Video
Cables to view PIR This TV Only
connection will not enable you to use
your PIP,but will get your TV up and
running quickly,

Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your

VCR or other video component,

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TH E BASIC CON N ECTION (PI P NOT AVAI LAB LE)

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 Coaial
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.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

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VIDEO AUDIO

This Connection Will Not Allow

You to Use PIP

Your TV isequipped with a single tuner,
which means you must connect with a
second video source using Audio/Video

Cables to view PIP,This Basic Connection

will not enable you to use your PIP,but
will get your TV up and running quickly.

Refer to Advanced Connections for

connecting Audio/Video cables to your
VCR or other video component.

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How to View the VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
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 diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUT and IN
jacks (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).

VIDEO and Audio Inputs

Connect any one of the following components:

• VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to VIDEO,

use the INPUT button on the remote.

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The VCR Control 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.

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S-Video

This optional
connection can

be used for
better video

quality picture.

Audio Outputs

Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled

or fixed level stereo output.

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ANTENNA

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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. Note: those components which offer

an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite receivers, must

match their S-Video connection with their audio IN connection.

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.

S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video

capable component which provides best picture

quality.

TV and Stereo VCR

Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.

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,

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR1

TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA

How to View Your VCR

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 (VlD) 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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Most Audio/Video cables are combined
into one cable with three

heads on each end.

We show individual n__ _

cables in these __ed)
sample connections. _ --

• Lee Audio (white)

Either may be used,
but you must be sure to

connect Video to Video,

Right to Right and Left to Left.

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TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR 1

SATELLITE SIGNAL

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 rID (or S-VID) input.

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.

STEP4: PLACE BA'R'ERIES 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.

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STEP 6: PROGRAM THE TV

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 MENU.PROG to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

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Point and Select buttons

You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1. Press MENU.PROG 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 MENUtPROG.

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,"

Search for channeLs

Press MENU°PROG 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 MENU°PROG 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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SE'n'ING TH E TIME

The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day.

Set time

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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SE'I-FING THE VCRI CHANNEL

(AUTO TU N IN G)

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 MENUtPROG 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 MENUtPROG to continue.

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SE'I-FING TH E VCR2 CHANNEL

(AUTO TU N !N G)

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 VCR2*LD 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 MENU*PROG to bring up the VCR2 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR,
Laserdisc player or DVD player connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU*PROG to continue.

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SE'I-FING THE DVD CHANNEL

(AUTO TU N IN G)

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. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the

Menus and Features section.)

SE'I-FING TH E SAT/CABLE CHANNEL

(AUTO TU N IN G)

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 MENUtPROG 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 TH E 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 CHA (channel up) or CHv

(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. Press MENU.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 PKOSCAN component, you
probably don't need to program it at all.

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Modes of Operation |

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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 controlthe TV,you
would pressthe TV button to put the

remote into TV mode before you could

controlthe 1%/,

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REMOTE BUTFONS

POWER When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. In VCR or SAT.CABLE

mode, and if programmed, turns on and off most VCRs or Satellite
Receivers/Cable Boxes.

VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

VCR2aLD Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if autotuning is enabled,

it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel. VCR2aLD can only

be programmed for one component: either a VCR or Laserdisc player.

SAT*CABLE Puts the remote in SAT*CABLE 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.

TM 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).

CHA or CHV Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press
once 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). In SAT mode, press to select

available channel lists.
ANTENNA Functions asTV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver

button in SAT*CABLE mode.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to TV viewing. For 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

PP,OSCAN 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. Outside of the menu system, the

MOVE buttons can also be used to adjust the position of the PIP window

on the screen.
PiP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to

remove the PIP window. When PIP Caption Display -Alternate with PIP
has been selected, will display captioning in the PIP window.

SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIPwindow.
MOVE PIP and FREEZE These buttons are for an earlier model of your

TV. The MOVE PIPfunction has been replaced by the MOVE arrows. The

FREEZEbutton is not functional for the MR27555, MR32555, MR32575

and MR36575.

USING THE INPUT BUTTON

Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (VID/

SVlD and the current channel) and view the component you have
connected to the TV.

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2.

3.

PressTV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the

component you want to view is turned ON.

Press INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the

component.

Press INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously

watching.

I 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 "iV,

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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.

TESTING THE 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 CHA (channel up) or CHV

(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,

6,

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.

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. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list.

3. Press and hold the AUDIO button.

4. Enter the code from the code list.

5. Release the AUDIO button and press POWER or CHA (channel up)
or CHV (channel down) to see if the audio device responds to the

remote codes.

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20
40 sO 60
70 80 90

80

You'll use these buttons when you

program the remote to control any

device,

The remote may not operate all

models of all brands,

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, BAT*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 PAN EL

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.

CHv Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system,

it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.

CHA Scansup 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.

ENU CHV CHA VOL-- VOL + POWER I

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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MTC ..........................................................2002, 2013, 2026

'Ill Multitech .................2002, 2013, 2016,2026, 2053, 206I

Admiral .........................................................................2131 NEC ....................................2009, 2010, 20I I, 2016, 2018,

Adventura .....................................................................2026 .......................2058,2064,2076,2078,2079,2111,2123

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

Aiwa .................................................................... 2002, 2026

Akai ... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 21 I 1,2112, 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 ...................................................... 202 I, 2022, 2114

Capehart ............................................................ 2020, 21 I0

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

CCE .................................................................... 2027, 206 I

Citizen 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018,2019,2027

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

CoN ................................................................................ 206 I

Craig ............................................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 206 I

Curds-Mathes ........................... 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,

.................................2016,2010,2021,2022,2024,2115

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

Daewoo .... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2020,

2110

Dayn'on .........................................................................2110

Dbx .....................................................................2009, 2010

Dirnensia .......................................................................2000

Dyn_tech ...........................................................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, 2030, 2039, 2040,204 I,

2042,2044,2045,2047,2065,2105,2113,2116,2117,

2130

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

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

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

Opdmus ...............................................................2014,2131

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

Orion ..............................................................................2035

Punasonic .................202I, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127

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

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

Philco ..............................................202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063

Philips .............................................202 I, 2062, 2096, 2124

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

Pioneer ................................2010, 2055, 2O00,208 I, 2123

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

PROSCAN ..........................................................2000, 200 I

Protec ..............................................................................206I

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

Quarter ..........................................................................201 I

Quartz .............................................................................201 I

Quasar ......................................................202 I, 2022, 2125

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

..............2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,

..............2080,2089,2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,2125

Radioshack/Realisdc ....................2002, 201 I, 2013,2014

2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,2096,2131

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

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

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

Ranco ..............................................................................2104

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

Sanky ....................................................................2131,2104

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

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

Scott .. 2012,2015, 2025, 2032,2035, 2030, 2065, 2093,

2116

Sears ....................................201 I, 2014, 202I, 2023, 2048,

Fisher2011,2023, 2048, 2049,2050,2051,2052,2110 .........................2049, 2050,2051,2055,2056, 2107, 2119

Fuii ...................................................................... 2021,2119

Funai ...................................................................2002,2026

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

GE .... 2000,2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,2115,2120

Goldst_r ............................2009,2014,2018,2054,2121

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

HarlayDavidson .........................................................2026

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

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

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

Hitachi2002,2055,2056,2057,2107,2111,2120,2122

HPQ ..............................................................................2023

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

JCL .................................................................................202I

JC Penney .............2009,2010,2011,2013,2014,2021,

.......... 2022,2055,2056,2058,2059,2060,2107,2118

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

Jvc ...............2009,2010,201L2018,2058,2111,2123

Ranwood ..............2009,2010,2011,2016,2010,2058,

2111,2123

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

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

Lloyd ...................................................................2002,2026

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

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

Magnavox .. 202I, 2022, 2062, 2063,2104, 2108, 2124

M_gnin ...........................................................................2013

Marantz ..................................................2009, 2010, 201 I,

..................................2016,2019,2021,2059,2062,2064

Mart_ .............................................................................2014

Masushita ......................................................................202I

MEI .................................................................................202 I

Memore× ..........................................................2002, 201 I,

.....................2013,2014,2021,2023,2026,2104,2131

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

MGNTechnology ........................................................2013

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

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

Mitsubishi.. 2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,2069,

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

MontgomeryWard ..........................................2075,2131

Motorola ...........................................................2021,2131

Sharp .............. 2002,2017,2029,2094,2095,2096,2131

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

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

Signature .............................................................2002, 2131

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

Sony ..........................2002,2004,2098,2099,2119,2128

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

Sylvania 2002,2021,2022, 2026, 2062,2063,2065, 2124

Symphonic ...........................................................2002,2026

Tandy ....................................................................2002,2011

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

Tamng ...................................................................2058,21 II

TEAC ...................................2002,2026,2058,2095,21 II

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

Teknika .....................2002,2014,2021,2026,2100,2129

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

Toshiba ...........2015, 2049, 2051,2055,2065,2093, 2116

ToteVision ...........................................................2013,2014

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

Vector Research ..........................2009, 201O,2015, 2016

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

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

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

Wards ...........2002,2013, 2014,2015, 2021,2023, 2026,

.2029,2055,2056,2061,2096,2101,2102,2103,2107,

2116,2131

XR-IO00 ...................................................2021,2026,2061

Yamaha .....................2009, 2010, 201I, 2010, 2058, 21 II

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

ABC ................ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix .............................................................. 5009_ 5009

Archer ............................................ SO08, SO09, S010, S01 I

Cabletenna ..................................................................... 5009

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

Century .......................................................................... S01 I

Citizen ............................................................................. S01 I

Colour Voice ....................................................... 5012_ 5013

Comtronics ......................................................... 5014_ 501S

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

Eastern ................................................................................... S017

Garrard .................................................................................. 501 I

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

Gemini ............................................................. 5018, 5019, S049

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

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

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

Hytex ...................................................................................... 5002

Jasco ....................................................................................... 5011

Jerrold ...... 5003, 5005, 5007,5019, 5023, S024, 5046, 5053

M_gnavo× ............................................................................... 5025

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

Movie Time ..................................................... 5002, 5027, S028

NSC .................................................................. 5002, O027, 5028

Oak .................................................................... S002,S016, 5029

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

Paragon .................................................................................. 5026

Philips ...... S01 I, 5012, 5013, 5019, S025, 5030, 503 I, 5032

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

Pulsar ...................................................................................... 5026

RCA .................................................................. 5047, 5049, S052

Realistic ....................................................................... SO09, 5049

Regal ............................................................................ 5022, S035

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

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

Runco ..................................................................................... 5026

Samsung ...................................................................... 5014, 5034

Scientific Atlan_ .................................. SO06, S036, 5037, 5038

Signal ............................................................................ 5014,5018

Signature ................................................................................ SO03

SL Marx .................................................................................. 5014

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

Starcom ............................................................ 5007, 5018, 5053

Stargate ....................................................................... 5014, 5010

Starquest ................................................................................ 5010

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

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

Tocom .............................................................. 5004, S023, S04 I

Toshiba ................................................................................... 5026

Tus_ ......................................................................................... 5018

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

Unike ................................................................ 5008, S009, S01 I

United Artists ....................................................................... 5002

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

Universal ............................................... S008, S009, SOI0, 501 I

Videoway ............................................................................... 5044

Viewstar ................................................ S01S, S025, S027, 5040

Zenith ............................................................... 5026, S050, S051

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

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

GE ................................................................................SO00,SO0l

General Instuments .......................................5060, S06I, 5062

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

Primest_r. ..............................................................................5076

PROSCAN .................................................................5O00,500 l

RCA .............................................................................5O00,SO01

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

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

STSI ........................................................................................S064

STS2........................................................................................S065

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

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

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

Uniden ....................................................................................5069

(For RCAand Dimensia brands only)

AM/FM ................................................................................... 4O03

Aux .........................................................................................4004

Phono .....................................................................................4O05

CD ..........................................................................................4O07

Tape........................................................................................4O06

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THE MENU SYSTEM AND
ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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. The last two pages of this

section show you how to set up and use the Picture-In-Picture

(PIP) feature of your TV.

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MENUS AND FEATURES

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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 iscalled 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 MENU.PROG.

• 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 MENU.PROG.

• Press0 on the remote.

• Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and

you return to TV viewing.

• j

Feel free to explore the menu system. If
you're ever unsure where you are in the
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 PANELS

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 astint 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. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the
feature you want to adjust.

2. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.

Numeric Entry

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.
A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.

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Arrows

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 numben

3. When you have finished entering information, press MENUoPROG.

If the control panel is not set to the
current time, use the arrows to go back

over the columns and the digits to make
changes.

You can also enter numbers by using the
up and down arrows on the remote.

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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 isavailable. 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 isalso used to

broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the
visually impaired.

Audio Output & Speakers 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: Coo/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.

I Pressthe RESET button on the remote to |

bring up the Picture Control Presets choice

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list, Point to the desired setting; press
MENU*SELECT 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 is shown on the screen.

Off No captioning information is displayed.
On Captioning information is shown always, when available.
On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown,

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.

PIP Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice Estthat lets you choose
the way closed captioning information is shown in the PIP window.

Off No captioning information is displayed.
On Captioning information is shown always, when available.
Alternate with PIP button Captioning information isshown,

when available, when the PIP button is pressed and the PIPwindow

is displayed.

PIP Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose
which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information

within the PIPwindow.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your

preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Picture Tilt (Not available on model MR27555) Your TV has an

extra-large picture tube, which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the

Earth's magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture tilt. Use the

left and right arrow buttons to adjust the picture tilt.

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 is closed captioned, the letters CC are
displayed in the channel marker. See the section on the Channel Marker

later in Menus and Features for more information about the channel
marke£

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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 MENUtPROG. A choice list

displays:

3. Point to your choice and press MENUtPROG to select it and return

to the Screen menu.

Turning off Closed Captioning

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Press MENUtPROG 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.

I If you are unsure of the differences |

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 1_/ 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 is included (Yes) or is not 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. Press RESETto 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, VCR2,LD 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 TVto tune to a channel when the particular

component button is pressed.
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 is set to channel 2.

Channel 3 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 3 when you press the specified component button.

Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to
channel 3.

Channel 4 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 4 when you press the specified component button.

Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to
channel 4.

Video Input Choose this if your component is connected to the
VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TVto tune to
VID (S-VID if you used an S-Video cable) 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.
Block The 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.
G0 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.

PIP Chan Displays the current PIP channel.

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.

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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

The PIP(picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller

picture on top of the main picture.

Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air
television signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second video
source, like a VCR or satellite receiver to supply the second picture to the
screen. The PIP feature also requires connecting the second video source

to the TV with audiolvideo cables.

PIP Buttons

There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window
works:

PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
When PIP Caption Display-Alternate with PIP has been selected, will

display captioning in the PIPwindow.

MOVE buttons Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the
screen.

SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PIPwindow with the

main picture.

Using the PIP Feature

While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIPscenario should
get you started. While watching the TV, follow these steps to use your
VCR to supply the picture for PIP.

I. Press the PIP button on the remote. The PIPwindow appears on the

screen.

2. Turn on theVCR.

3.

4.

S.

Pressthe TV button, then press INPUT until you see the VCR signal
displayed in the PIP window. The PIP window should display the
channel that you have the VCR tuned to.

To change the program in the PIPwindow, you need to change the
channel on the VCR because that is the signal source for the PIP

picture. Press the VCR button on the remote to get into VCR mode,
then change channels.

Use the channel up and down buttons along with the SWAP button
and MOVE arrows to adjust the two pictures.

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A typical use of SWAP isto scan through
channels in the PIPwindow, 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.

You must change the mode between the
TV and VCR after every SWAR

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PIP Problems?

• Make sure the remote isin the right mode. For example, once you

turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can't SWAP the pictures
until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button.

No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satelEte receivers have
an antenna or TV button. If your cable or off-air antenna goes into

your VCR or satellite receiver, then into your TV, try pressing the
antenna or TV button on the front of the component.

Tip: If programmed to control your VCR, the ANTENNA button on
the remote acts as a TV/VCR button.

Check the connections. PIP requires a second video source, like a
VCR or satellite receiver, connected to your TV with audio/video

cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment.
Contact your cable company for more information.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

TV

To see a different picture in the PIP
window, you must connect another video

source, like a VCR. This connection
requires audio/video cables.

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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 senson

• 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 Offfunction 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.

• If using an S-Video component, remember to also connect the component's L and RAUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and

R INPUT jacks.

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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. Choose Mono instead of Stereo from the Sound Mode choice list in the Audio menu.

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 is tuned.

• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned 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.

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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.

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A F S

Advanced connections 4, 6
Audio menu 28

Audio Output 6
Audio Output Volume & Speakers 29

Audio Processor 28
Audlo/Video cables 7
Auto Channel Search 13, 32

Auto Color 29
AutoTunlng 15, 18

DVDChannel 17, 32

SAT/Cable Channel 17, 32
VCR1 Channel 15, 32

VCR2 Channel 16, 32

Back of the TV 6

Basic Connection 4, 5
Basic Picture Controls 29

Batteries 9
Black Level 29

Buttons

Remote Control 20

C

Cable/Antenna 6
Cables

Audio/Video 7
Coaxial 4, 5, 7

S-Video 7

Care and Cleaning 40
CC 35
Chan # 32

Chan Labels 32
Channel 2/3/4 33

Channel Block 34
Channel Marker 35
Channel menu 32
Channel search 13
CLEAR button 12

Closed Caption

Display 30
Mode 30, 31

PIP Display 30
PIP Mode 30

Coaxial Cable 4, 5, 7
Color 29

Color Warmth 29

Connections 4

Advanced 4, 6

Basic 4, 5

TV and stereo VCR 7
TV Only 4

TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver 8

Contrast 29

Control Panels 27

Fixed images 40
Fixed Output, SpeakersOff 29

Front Panel Block 34
Front panel buttons 23

INPUT1 33
Interactive Setup 12

L

Labels 18, 32
Language 13, 30

Selecting 13

List & Labels 18

M

Main Menu 12
Memory 32

MENU button 12
Menu Language 13, 30

Menus 26
Mono 28
Mute 28

N

Normal List 32

P

Parental Controls

Channel Block 34

Front Panel Block 34
Locking, Unlocking 34

Menu 34

Picture Presets 29
Picture Quality menu 29

Picture Tilt 30
PIP (Picture in Picture) 4

Buttons 36

Closed caption display 30
Closed caption mode 30

Problems 37
Using 36

Point and Select 12

Programming the remote to control

components 22

R

Remote Control

Installing the batteries 9
Programming 22

Remote control

Programming 18

S-Video 6, 7
SAP (Second Audio Program) 28, 35

SAT/CABLE Channel 17, 32
Schedule 33

Screen menu 30
Select 12

Set

DVD Channel 17, 32
SAT/CABLE Channel 17, 32
VCRlChannel 15, 32
VCR2 Channel 16, 32

Set Time 33
Setup 12

Setup menu 35
Sharpness 29
Signal Type

Cable TV 32

UHF/VHF Antenna 32

Sleep Timer 33

Stereo 28, 35

T

Time

Current 35

Menu 33
Set Time 14

Tint 29
Tone Controls 28

TV only connection 4

U

UHF/VHF Antenna 32

V

Variable Output, Speakers Off 29
Variable Output, Speakers On 29

VCR1 Channel 15, 32
VCR2 Channel 16, 32

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