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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to

rain or moisture.

DO NOT OPEN

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 gymbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the

product.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame 1a plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de

la prise et pousser jusqfiau fond.

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it

matches the plug of the TV. Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).

For safetyreasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the ULlisting mark or the CSA certification mark. If in

doubt, contact qualified service personnel. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attentiori to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) 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.

Product

Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediatel3a Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtainwarranty parts and service and-for proof

of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and modelnumbers in case you ever need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.

-Model No. Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

Thank youfor choosingRCA

Congratulations on your purchase of an RCA TV. You ha'_e selected a

high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you

years of enjoyment.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ................................................. Inside Front Cover

Product Registration ............................................. Inside Front Cover

First-Time Operation ..................................................................... 2-6

Operating Instructions

Front Panel Controls ................................................................................... 7

Remote Control

• Installing Batteries .................................................................................... 8

• Basic Operation Theory ............................................................................. 9

• TV Fun&ions... .................................................................................. 10-11

TV On-Screen Status Displays .................................................................. 12

VIDEO Menu- General Instructions ........ ................................................. 13

• Color Convergence Adjustnients ............................................................ 14

AUDIO Menu- General Instructions ........................................................ 15

SETUP Menu- General Instructions .......................................................... 16

• Setting Closed Captioning ...................................................................... 17

• Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................................................... 18

• Setting the Alarm .................................................................................... 19

• Labeling Channels .................................................................................. 20

• Parental Control ....................................................................................... 21

• Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels) ................................... 22

• Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) ...,..................... .............. 22

• Changing Antenna Input ........................................................................ 23

• Setting up VCR Channels ........................................ .............................. 24

• Setting up Cable Box Channel..,. ........................................................... 25

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ....................................................................... 26-27

Detailed Connections

Tips to Read Before Connecting Components ........................................... 28

Monitor Panel ............................................................................................ 29

Antenna and Cable Connections

• Home Antenna Connections .................. i................................................ 30

• Cable-TV Connections ...................................................................... 31-32

• Programming Remote to Control Cable Box .......................................... 33

• Cable-TV Operation .......................................................................... :....34

Component Connections

• Standard VCR ................................................. i.................................. 35-36

• S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ................................................................. _....36

• Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ............................................. 37

• Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ......................................................... 38

• Camcorder ........................................... ].................................................... 39

• Computers and Other Equipment ........................................................... 40

• Audio Amplifier ................... ................................................................... 41

• Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment .............................. 42

• Speaker Connections .............................................................................. 43

Reference Section

Optional Accessories and Order Form................................ ................. 44246

Trouble Checks .................................................................. _................ '.48-49

Cleaning and Care............ .................................... ........................... ...........49

Index "(Alphabetical. Subject Reference) ........................................ :.....50-51

Limited Warranty ....... _................................. :.......... _........:.........Back Cover

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and wo,rking quickly. The page numbers on which you can find

delailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience.

1. Unpack 'IV and accessories.

Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV.

Remote Control

'1+ -U(+ -U

(:.._.t._(-+_

Four AAA Batteries for

Remote

Power Cord

2. Install batteries in remote control. Details are on page 8.

3. Position TV in room.

A major benefit of a Pf'ojection Color Television is its large

viewing screen. To receive full benefit of the expanded screen

size, placement of the TV in the viewing room is important.

The illustrations suggest the "best viewing areas" relating to

the TV's screen.

You will see the best picture if you sit directly in front of the TV about 10-18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness will

decrease if you sit to the extreme left or right of the TV.

Your Projection TV is designed to provide a watchable picture when viewed within the full 160° horizontal viewing area.

During daylight hours, you may also see some reflection on the screen from exterior light sources. If so, you may wish to

use drapes or screens to reduce reflection or consider a different placement of the TV.

CAUTION: Inadequate or poor ventilation may cause overheating, damage, or therisk of fire

hazard.

This projection TV is equipped with ventilation openings in the cabinet back and bottom to allow heat generated during

operation to be released. Inadequate air flow to these openings may result in failures due to overheating, damage to your "IV,

and the risk of f-ire-hazard. When !ocating and installing your projection television

receiver, readand carefully follow the instructions contained in the "Installation" section in the enclosed safety pamphlet.

Side View

+10 o

CenterofScreen

15'

Top View

4. Connect antennaor cable-TV system.

Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as

show here.

Incoming Cable from Antenna or Cablo-TV System

Back

of TV

• Details for connecting a home antenna to your "IV are on

page 30."

• Details for Connecting a cable-TV system to your TV

are on pages 31-32.

• l')etails for connecting a VCR to your TV are on 1:ages 35-36.

5. Attach power cord. FLrstattach the flat end of the power cord completely _nto the

connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the other

end into a wall outlet.

6. "I_arnon TV, adjust the volume, and select a

channel.

• Press the TVbutton on the remote _ turn on the TV. When using the remote, remember to point it at the front

of the TV.

• Press'the VOL up or down button to adjust the volume to a desired level. '

• Press the CHAN up or down button to select the next channel in memory. You can also press two number

buttons to select a channel. To select a 3-digit cable

channel (up to channel 128), press and hold numberbutton 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. Channels 2-13 were programmed into the channel memory for you at the factory, so pressing CHAN

up or down stops at these channels only. When you start theAutoProgramming feature (described in"step 8), your

set will automatically scan through all channels and place

only the active channels for YOurarea into its channel

memory.

,.Details about using the remote are on page 8-11.

CHAN

Button

VOL

Button

Number Buttons

VOL(Volume)

Down Button

CHAN (Channel) Down

Button

7. Converge Colors if Necessary.

If you notice colored rings or halos argund objects in the picture, you may need to converge the colors. Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the 'IV. Details for converging the colors are on page 14.

8. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory. To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU

button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU again

to select the AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +. Details are on page 22.

You can also add and erase channels from memory as desired. Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU, then press + to display the setup functions.

Press MENU repeatedly to select (highlight) the CHAIE.MEM function. Select the desired channel number by pressing the

CHAN up or down button or by pressing the two corresponding number buttons.

Button

Then press+ to add a channel, or press - to erase a channel. Details are on page 22.

9. Set the clock.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP

MENU and then press +; Press MENU repeatedly again

to select the CLOCK SET display.

2, Press and hold the- button to select the correct hour

(including AM or PM). Press and hold the + button m select the correct minute. The correct time will now

appear on the screen whenever you change channels or press the TV or DISPLAY button.

Note: If power is interrupted for an extended time, you will need to reset the clock.

10. Review menus.

1. To see the video menu, repeatedly press MENU button to

select VIDEO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press. MENU to select desired function and then press + or - to

adjust it. Details are on page 13.

2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU to select

the AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to adjust it. Details begin on page 15:

Button

3..To see the setup menu,-repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press

MENU to select desired function and then press + or- to

adjust it. Details begin on page 16.

111. Review other features.

Later, after you feel comfortable with your TV and remote control, you can review the detailed control descriptions and special features covered in this manual.

You can use'the rest of this manual as a reference guide to review detailed information about each operating control and function. The alphabetical index in the back will help

you quickly locate desired information.

Shownherearethefrontpanelcontrolsfor your'IV. You Can use either the front panel

controls or the remote control to operate the TV. When using the remote control, point it

toward the screen.

-- +

MENU CH v CH/_

• (

VOL v VOL/', POWER

(_ POWER Button

• Press once to turn on TV.

• Press again to turn off TV.

• If your model has an indicator light inside the POWER button, it will light whenever the TV is turned on.

QVOL (Volume) Buttons

• Press VOL up to increase volume, or press VOL down to

decrease volume.

• The volume display will automaticafiy appear on the

screen when you press the VOL buttons.

(_)CH (Channel) Buttons

,, Press CH up to see the next higher channel in memory.

,, Press CH down to see the next lowerchannel in memory.

,, You can add or erase channels in memory as desired.

Details are on page 22.

Q MENU Button

• Press repeatedly until the menu you want to display is

selected, then press + or-. Next press MENU repeatedly to select the function you want to adjust and then press + or-

to adjust the setting.

• Details about using each function begin on page 13.

- and + Buttons

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

Beforeattemptingtooperateyour

remotecontrol,installthebatteries asshownhere.

Theremotecontrolproducesan invisible(infrared)beamthattravels

in astraightlinemuchasthebeam ofaflas.hlight.Forthisreason,

whenoperatingtheremotecontrol, youmustpointit directlyatthefront

oftheTVwithoutobjectsbetween thatcanblocktheinfraredlight beam.

Yourremotecontrolisdesignedto beveryruggedandwill withstanda

considerabledrop.If it receivesan extremeblow,thecaseisdesigned

toslightlyseparateattheseam

ratherthanfracture.If thishappens, sirnplysqueezethecasewhereit separateduntilit snapsback

together.Theoperationofthe remotewill probablynotbeaffected.

--Installing/Replacing Batteries

1. Turntheremote control face

down.

2. Pull off the cover of the battery

compartment.

Notes:

• Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside-

down. This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and

discharge the batteries.

3. Install four "AAA" batteries in the battery compartment as shown,

matching the -I-and m end of

each battery in the compartment.

4. Replace the cover and turn remote over-face up.

Replace the batteries when the TV fails

to respond to the remote control.

If you programmed your remote to

control other components, you may have to reprogram the code numbers when you change the batteries. Try not

to press any buttons while changing batteries.

Basic Operation Theory

Step 1

First press one of these five

component buttons to tell remote which component you want to

control. You can program each of

these buttons to control your brand of

equipment.*

Step 2 Then press POWER button to turn on

that c_omp0nent. Note: The TV and some Othercomponents will automatically turn on When you press the

component button in step 1.

Step3

These function buttons can now be

used to control the basic functions of the component you selected in step 1.

To control a different component, first

press its component button(VCR,

VCR2, CABLE, AUDIO, or TV), and

then press the desired function button.

__Note: Not all components have functions

that can be controlled by these buttons, but you can experiment with your particillar

models to discover exactly which buttons will control it.

Function Buttons

* The TV button automatically controls your TV - no additional

programming is required. Details for programming the VCR1 and

VCR2 buttons to control other brands of VCRs are on page 38.

Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio

equipmen(are on page 41. Details for progi'amming the CABLE button to control cable boxes are on page 33.

Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to

operate VCRs (pages 37-38), Cable-TV boxes

(pal;e 33), and audio equipment (page 42).

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TV Button

• Turns on TV and puts remote in "TV Mode" so that the other remote buttons will control the TV.

• Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the TV screen.

Important Note: Some buttons on the remote control will not control the TV unless the remote is in the "TV Mode". If another

component button (such as VCR2) is pressed, the remote will go into the "VCR Mode" and will control a compatible VCR. To get back

into the '"rv Mode", simply press the button labeled TV. The remote will go back into the "TV Mode" and will control the TV again.

SKIP (Commercial Skip) Button

• Use this button when you want to scan othe_ channels during a

program break.

• When a break occurs, press SKIP once before changing channels. The TV will count down 30 seconds on the screen and then

automatically switch channels back to the original channel.

• Press SKIP twice if you want the TV to count down 60 seconds. Each additional .press will add another 30 seconds to the

countdown time (up to five minutes) and then each additional press will add another 60 seconds to the countdown time. (up to

60 minutes).

• To cancel, press CLEAR. The countdown clock will disappear from the screen, and the TV will stay tuned to the present

channel.

• When CLOSED CAPTIONING is turned on, the counter will only displays for two seconds.

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f--_ L_-Y VOL (Volume) Buttons

• Press VOL up to increase volume.

• Press VOL down to decrease volume.

(4_ -PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button

• Pressing the PREV CH button causes the TV to change back to the last tuned channel. This is useful should youwant to

monitor two channels.

• To operate, select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select the other channel by pressing two number buttons (for

example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6). The TV will now

"change back and_forth between the two channels each time

you press the PREVCH button.

Number Buttons (0-9)

• These buttons let you directly access any channel

number-even if the channel is not in the channel memory.

• To select a channel, press two number buttons (first one, then

the other). For example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6. Press 1 then 3 for channel 13.

• To select a 3-digit cable channel (like 127), press and hold number button 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press

the other x-wonumbers. Note: Your TV will tune up to channel 128. Check with your cable company to determine which channels are available in

your area.

MENU Button and _r+ Buttons

• Press MENU repeatedly until the menu you want to display is selected, then press + or-. Next press MENU repeatedly to

select the function you want to adjust and then press + or - to adjust the setting. Details about using each function begin on page 13.

® Picture-in-Picture Buttons

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

• Press PIP again to deactivate the picture-in-picture feature.

• Press FREEZE to freeze the small picture.

• Press MOVE PIP to move the small picture to the next corner.

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

• Details are on pages 26-27.

CLEAR Button

• Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display

messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL.

INPUT Button

• Lets you quickly view signals from the INPUT jacks. Pressing

this button switches the TV from its current channel directly to channel 90, then channel 91, then channel 92.

• Channel 90 lets you see the signals coming from a device that is connected to the S-VIDEO connector. Channel 91 accesses the

INPUT 1jacks and channel 92 accesses the INPUT2 jacks.

MUTE Button

• Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without

affecting the picture. This is especially useful during telephone calls or other interruptions.

• Except when CAPTIONING is on, the word MUTE will be

displayed on the screen when the sound is muted.

• To restore sound, press MtFFE again or press VOL up_

CHAN (Channel) Buttons

• Press CHAN up to select the next higher channel in channel

memory.

• Press CHAN down to select the next lower channel in channel memory.

• You can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details are on page 22.

DISPLAY Button

• Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the

TV screen.

• Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen.

POWER Button • Press POWERtoturnoff "IV.

Sleep Timer

Parental Control

Channel

(blue forANTA and yellow for ANT B)

Channel Label

Captioning

MUTE

Commercial Skip

(13

Time Display

This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you change Channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY

button.

Sleep Timer (SLEEP)

This display appearswhen the SLEEP TIMER function has been activated. Details are on page 18.

PARENTAL CONTROL

This display appears to let you know the channel you have tuned is locked-out and not viewable because the

PARENTAL CONTROL function is activated. Details

are on page 21.

MUTE

This display appears when the TV's sound is mutedl It is not displayed when closed captioning is turned on. Details

are on pa_e 11.

Commercial Skip This display is a count-down timerthat appears whenever

the commercial skip function is activated. Details are on

page 10.

Captioning

This display appears if Closed Captioning is available for

the TV program being watched. Details are on page 17.

Channel Label

This display appears when you label a channel. Details are on page 20.

Channel

This display shows the TV's channel numberwhenever you

change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button.

When the channel numbers are blue, you are watching the signals from the ANTA antenna input. If yon change the

ANTENNA: A/B function to B, the color of the channel numbers will change to yellow• to let you know you. are

watching the signals from the ANT B input.

The word STEREO appears next to the channel number if

the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO and the channel you've tuned is broadcasting stereo. An asterisk will appear

behind the word stereo (STEREO*) if that stereo channel is also broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program). Details about stereo and SAP are on page 15.

Channels 90, 91, and 92 are used to see the signals coming from other devices like VCRs orcamcorders that are

connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV....

• When you select channel 91, the words !NPUT7 appear to let you _knowyou are now watching whatever signal is coming in thro_Ighthe TV's INPUT 1jacks.

• When you select channel 92, the.words INPUT2 apI_earto let you knowyou are now watching whatever signal is

coming in through the TV's INPUT 2 jacks.

• When you select channel 90, the _wordS-VIDEO appears to let you know you are now watching whatever, signal is

coming in through the TV's S=VIDEO connector.

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select vIDEO MENU and

then press + or - to display the video menu. The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture.

Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add

more red tint, or press - to add more green tint.

The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the picture. Press + to increase contrast, or press -_to decrease

contrast.

2, Repeatedly

press MENU to

select function,

then press q-or- to

adjust it.

The BRIGHTNESSfunction adjusts the brightness of the dark portions of the picture. Press + to increase brightness, Orpress -.to decrease brightness.

The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + to increase sharpness, or press - to decrease sharpness.

The PICTURE RESET function lets you quickly change all the video functions (shown above) back to the factory settings. Press

either + or - to reset the video functions.

The CONVERGENCE function allows you to precisely align the beams of the three projection picture tubes (red, green, blue) for

- _ optimum picture detail. Press the + button to display the pattern and

_ql VOL up or down to align the colors. See next page for details.

The video menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do no t press + or - within a few seconds.

Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which function you displayed last--even after the menu has disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust the Same function again,

slimply press the + or - button on the remote control. The last

• thnction you adjusted will reappear on the "IV screen.

Adjusting for a Color Picture that Pleases You

Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a black=and-white

image on the screen.

2. Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you.

3. Adjust brightness until the black parts of thepicture appear

black. You may need to wait until the picture shows something you're sure is black to.make this adjustment. Be careful not to

lose the detailsin darkly shaded areas.

4. Increase color until you reach a pleasing level of intens)ty.

5. Adjust tint until flesh tones or other color objects appear natural.

6. Adjust sharpness for a pleasing level of picture sharpness. (For weak signals, the picture may be more pleasing with sharpness decreased.)

Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels The channel numbers you select to see signals fromcomponents

(like a VCR) that are connected tOthe iNPUT jacks oh the back of the TV are called input channels. Selecting channel 90 lets you see the signal coming from whatever component is attached to the

S-VIDEO connector, channel 91 lets you see the signal from the INPUT 1jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the signal from the

INPUT 2 jacks. Your TV is equipped with a custom picture

memory for these input channels. When the TV is tuned to one of these channels (90, 91, 92), you can change the picture settings for

that component's signal as desired without changing the settings of any other channel. This is very useful because you'll be able to

adjust for the best picture from each of your components and tile TV will remember those settings automatically the next time you

tune that input channel. 13

Your projection TV has three color

projection tubes--one for red, one for

g_een,andone for blue. When mixed

together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce many colors. To produce

these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each

other so that the colors can be mixed. "[he process of aligning these picture

beams is called setting the

6t "

convergence .

Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. If you move your I_¢ or if, after a time, you notice colored rings or halos around objects

in the picture, you may want to

conyerge (align) the colors.

Ib simplify convergence, an on-

screen menu is provided that allows

ou to display a test pattern of four

hnes on the screen. Properly converged, the lines appear

white-which is actually a combination of the outputs of the l_hree color tubes. The position of the

green lines is stationary. The positions of the red and blue lines are adjustable. When properly adjusted,

the red and blue lines should lie directly over the green lines to produce single white lines.

Converging (Aligning) the Colors

--(with remote only)

1. Turn on the TV and select a channel

that is active in your area. Allow the TV to operate at least ten minutes

before converging.

2. Repeatedly press the VIDEO button until the CONVERGENCE function is

selected.

3. Then press the + button to display the pattern.

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USE VOL

TV TO EXIT

4. When properly converged, all three

colors in the pattern (red, blue, and green) should align to form white

lines. If you see any red or blue lines in the pattern, you can move them to

align with the green lines by pressing the VOL up or down button.

5. Press the + button to select the arrow

color and direction, then press the

VOL up or down button to move the lines.

Pressing

VOL up or

down when

these blue

alTOWS

appear,

moves the blue lines

left or right

Pressing VOL up or

down when these blue

arrows

appear, moves the

blue lines up or down.

Press + tO

select arrow

color and

direction.

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III

USE VOL

TV TO EXIT

m U SE VOL

TV TO EXIT

Pressing

VOL up or

down when

these red _H

arrows

appear, USE VOL moves ,the red lines left TVTOEXIT

or right. 1

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B USE VOL

TV TO EXIT

Pressing

VOL up or

down when these red ",<.

arrows

appear, moves the

red lines up or down.

Note: You can also press the -button.to return to a previous screen. Pressing -

displays the arrows in reverse order than shown above.

6. When finished, press the TV button to remove the pattern from the

screen.

1•.Repeatedly press MENU to selectAUDIO MENU

a_adthen press + or - to display the audio menu.

Repeatedly press

MENU to select

function, then press

+ or-to adjust it.

The audio menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not

press + or - within a few seconds.

Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which function you displayed last-even after the menu has disappeared from the screen. So,

if you want to adjust the same function again, .,;imply press the + or - button on the remote

control. The last function you adjusted will reappear on the TV screen.

The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble or press - to decrease treble.

The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase bass, or press - to decrease bass.

The BALANCE function adjusts the left/right balance of sound from the

speakers. When adjusting the BALANCE function, sit in your normal

viewing seat while pressing the + and - buttons until the sound seems to

originate from a point halfway between the speakers. Press + to increase sound from the fight speaker, or press - to increase sound from the left

speaker.

The STEREO/SAP function lets you choose either MONO (monaural), STEREO, or SAP audio (if available) by pressing + or-. When a station is

broadcasting stereo and the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO, the stereo indicator (STEREO) will appear on the screen before the channel"

number. Normally you can leave the STEREOISAP function set to

STEREO and your TV will then automatically reproduce either monaural or stereo audio-whichever is broadcast. Some TV stations that broadcast

stereo also broadcast another sound channel called SAP (Second Audio Program) which is sometimes used to offer the program in another

language: Your TV lets you know when SAP audio is available by

displaying an asterisk (*) on the screen .after the stereo indicator like this (STEREO*). If you want to listen to the SAP channel when the asterisk

appears, change the STEREO/SAP function to its SAP setting. The SAP setting will only appear in the function when SAP is available. Your TV will thenreproduce the SAP audio until you change Channels or return the

STEREO/SAP function back to STEREO. Note: Some TV stations transmit a "pilot" signal that makes your TV

think it's receiving stereo, even though the broadcast signal is monaural. The pilot signal will make the stereo indicator (STEREO) appear on the

screen next to the channel number, however, you will not be able to hear stereo sound. If this happens, check with the TV station to inquire whether

the programbeing broadcast is in true stereo or monaural audio.

The EXPAND STEREO function lets you add greater depth and dimension

to stereo.broadcasts. You can turn this function on and off as desired by pressing + or- to change the setting between ON and OFF. Yon may

prefer to leave this function set to ON. Your TV will then automatically process the stereo signals whenever a stereo broadcast is received (or

whenever a stereo tape is played through a stereo VCR that is connected to the TV's audio/video jacks labeled INPUT).

The SPEAKERS function lets you turn off the TV's internal speakers by pressing + or- to change the setting between ON and OFF. You will

probably want to •leave the TV's speakers turned on unless you connect an amplifier (with its own set of speakers) to the appropriate jacks on the back

of the TV a's described on page 27.

1°RepeatedlypressMENU to select SETUP MENU

and then press + or - to display the setup menu.

2. Rer eatedly

press

MENU to

select function,

then press

+or-to

adjust it.

The se.tup menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or -

within a few seconds.

Via remote control, your TV will "remember"

which function you displayed last-even after the menu has disappeared from the screen. So, if you want: to adjust the same function again, simply

press the + or- button on the remote control. The last function you adjusted will appear on the

TV ,;creen.

The CAPTIONING feature lets you display as text on the screen the audio portion of certain programs encoded with Closed Captioning (CC) information. Four types of closed captioning are available. Select

CAPTIONS 1 for full translation of the primary, language in your area. CAPTIONS 2 is used for secondary language translation, simplified English,

or whatever is being transmitted in your area. Two Text modes are also supported.

By setting the SLEEP TIMER, youcan program your TV to turn iiself off

after a certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an hour or so before going to sleep. Press the + or - button to select the length of time you want the TV to stay on.

You can program your TV to turn on and/or off.at the times yo,uchoose by Setting the ALARM ]_unction.

CHAN LABEL lets you program names (or labels) for the channel numbers. The names you select will then appear on the screen whenever the channel number is displayed.

The PARENTAL CONTROL feature lets you lock out any channels between 1

and 99 that you don't want your children to watch. Pressing + or- switches this function from OFF to ON. When this function is set to ON, channels

that have been locked out with the CHAN CTRL function cannot be viewed.

When this function is set to OFF, all channels,can be viewed.

The CHAN CTRL (Channel Control) function works hand-in-hand with the , PARENTAL CONTROL function. It lets you select the channels you want to lock out. First select the channel number you want to lock out and then press + to change this function from NORMAL to LOCKED. When the

PARENTAL CONTROL function is set to ON, the channels you locked with this function cannot be viewed

When you press + or- to start the A UTOPRO6RAM function, the TV will automatically cycle through all channels and place the active channels for

your area in its channel memory. Pressing the CHAN up or down buttons will then allow you to scan only active channels.

The CHANMEM function allows you to erase'and add channels to channel memory as desired.

Because your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back labeled ANTA and ANTB, yoUcan connect two different signal sources, if desired.

By pressing + to change theANTENNA function, you can switch back and forth between.the two signal sources. Each time you press +, the antenna input will change.

The CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have a cable-TV system, or a home antenna connected to the TV. Your TV is so automatic that you

will probably never need to change this function. When your TV autoprograms, it automatically adjusts the CABLE/AIR setting for you. If you should ever need to override the automatic setting, press + or - to change it,

The V.CR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR button on the remote.

The VCR 2 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR 2 button on the remote.

The CABLE CHAN function lets you program t9 which channel the TV will

,'iutomatically tune when you press the CABLE button on the remote.

After you set the clock, you will be ab.le to see the on-screen time display whenever you change channels or press the DISPLAY or TV button on the

remote control. To set the clock when this function is selected, first press and hold - to set the correct hour (including AM and PM). Then press and

hold + to set the correct minutes.

The CAPTIONING feature lets you ctisplay the audio portion of a

prog_:am as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the hearing

impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without the

sound.

There are four types of closed captioning transmissions

available. CAPTIONS 1 displays the full translation of the primary

language in your area.

CAPTIONS 2 may be used as a second source for secondary

lanl_:uages, simplified English, Or othex translations Ixansmitted in

yottr area.

The closed captioning feature in this TV also supports a Text

Mode. Text mode is used to display text sent directly from the

TV or cablestation. Typically, this

information consists of program information, weather bulletins,

local activities, etc. The two

inputs for Text Mode are TEXT 1 and TEXT 2.

Not,e: Closed Captioning is hot available on

all channels or at all times. Only specific pro_Tamsencoded with Closed Captioning

information (CC) are applicable.

When Closed Captioning is available, the _votd "Captioned" appears on the screen

when you change channels or press the TV or DIYPLAY button on the remote.

- Setting Closed Captioning

1oRepeatedly press MENU to select

SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to display setup functions.

CAPTIONING will be highlighted since it is the first function in the setup menu.

(with or without remote)

4. The screen will begin to display the

TV program's audio portion as text if the program has captioning.

2. Press the + or - button to select the

type of closed captioning: OFF,

CAPTIONS 1, CAPTIONS 2, TEXT 1

or TEXT 2.

3. When finished, the display will

automatically disappear from the screen in a few seconds. To make it disappear

more quickly, press the CLEAR button.

-Turning Captioning ,Off

To turn off the closed captioning feature, enter the CAPTIONING

functiori and press the + or - button until the screen shows "Off."

By setting the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn itself

off after a certain period of time (up to four hours).

This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an hour or so

before going to sleep.

- Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote)

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or -

to display setup functions. Press MENU to select SLEEP TIMER.

4. The sleep timer will begin to count down to zero. The word "SLEEP"

will appear onthe screen whenever you change channels or press the

remote's TV or DISPLAY button to let you know the sleep timer is

activated.

2. Press the + or- button to select the

length of time (up to four hours) you want the TV to stay on.

• Each time you press the + or -

button, the time will increase 30

minutes (up to 4 hours). Then the

time display will start over.

The amount of time remaining before the TV shuts itself off will

appear in the sleep timer menu whenever you display the SLEEP

TIMER function.

1 hour

and 23 minutes

remaining

3. When finished, the display will

automatically disappear from the screen in a few seconds. To make it

disappear more quickly, press the

CLEAR button.

5. When the sleep timer counts down to 0:00, the sleep timer display will

appear on the screen for a few seconds. Then the TV will turn

itself off.

you want the TV to stay on when

this display appears, press the + button on the remote to add more

time to the SLEEP TIMER display.

- Clearing Sleep Timer

To cancel the sleep timer, enter the SLEEP TIMER function and then press

the + or- button until the screen shows 0:00.

By setting the alarm, you can program the TV to turn on and/or off

by itself.

After the ON TIME is set and the

ALARM ON/OFF function is set to

ON, the "IV will automatically turn

on each day at the time you selected

and remaih on until the OFF TIME is reached. If no OFF TIME has

been programmed, the TV will remain on until you turn it off.

The ALARM ON/OFF functior_lets you easily deactivate or reacti_ ate

the alarm without having to reset the

ON TIME _and OFF TIME.

When the alarm time is reached, the. set will turn on at. whatever volume

you left it when you last turned it

off. So if you want the TV to come on loudly at the ON TIME, be sure the TV is playing loudly when you

turn off the TV for the last time.

When the ALARM ON/OFF function

displays SET CLOCK, you will need to set the clock time before you will

be able to turn on the alarm function.

Details for setting the.clock are on page 5.

IMPORTANT NOTE: During extended

power failures the alarm function will be disabled. The alarm ON TIME and OFF

TLVIE will stay set but the ALARM ON/OFF function will be set to OFF and will display

SET CLOCK to inform you that the clock must be reset to the correct time. Once the

clock has been reset you can reactivate the A/k4RM function by changing the ALARM

function to ON.

Setting the Alarm

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select

SETUP MENU, and then press + or- tO display setup functions. Press

MENU to select SET ALARM

function, and then press + or- to display the alarm settings.

2. When the first ALARM function is

selected, pressing + or- will switch the setting between ON and OFF. Set

this function to ON if you want to activate the alarm. When.this

function is set to OFF, the alarm is

deactivated and the TV will not turn

on or off by itself.

Note: If SET CLOCK is displayed next to ALARM, you Will need to set the clock

time before you will be able to turn on the alarm function. Details for setting the

clock are on page 5.

Press MENU to select the next function called ON TIME. If you. want the TV to turn on by itself, enter

the desired time by fu'st pressing - to select'the hour (including AM and

PM) and then pressing + to select the

minutes. If.you only want the TV

to turn off by itself and not turn on,

you can disable the ON TIME by pressing - until the word

DISABLED appears.

Note: Rememberto check the AM/PM setting. Midnight is 12:00 AM and

noon is 12:00 PM.

Press MENU to select the next function called OFF TIME. If you want the TV to turn off by itself,

enter the desired time by first pressing - to select the hour

(including AM and PM) and then pressing + to select the minutes. If

you only want the TV to turn on by itself and not turn off, you can

disable the OFF TIME by pressing

until the word DISABLED appears.

Press MENU to select the next

function called CHANNEL This function lets you program which channel the TV will tune when it

turns on at the ON TIME. Press

CHAN up or down to select the

channel, and then press + or - to enter it into the CHANNEL function.

Note: The TV will change to the channel thatyou select. This will help you to confuan that it is indeed the

channel you want the "IV to turn on to.

The labeling feature lets you program

names (or labels) for the channel numbers. The name you program

will then pppear on the screen below the channel numbei" whenever the

channel number is displayed.

Each name cancontain up to four

characters, and you'll be able to

assign up to 64 names. After 64

names or labels have been entered,

the TV will display this, message to let you know no more channels can

be labeled: CHAN LABEL: FULL

Listed below are the letters and characters from which you'll be able

to choose whenprogramming the charmel labels!

ABCDEFGH1JKLM

NOPQRSTUVWXYZ (blank space) ! "# $ % &' ( ) _+,_./0123456789:; <=>?@

You must use your remote control to create or erase labels.

. _ . . . ---,

. -'., ,.

Labeling Channels (with remote only)

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select 5.

SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to display setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU to select CHAN LABEL

function.

Then press + to move to the next letter frame. Pressing - moves you

back to the previous letter frame.

Press + to enter the CHAN LABEL function. Four blank letter frames will appear under the channel number.

-7.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the name is complete. You can now label

another channel, if desired, by. selecting the channel number and

repeating steps 4 and 5.

When finished, the display will

automatically disappear from the screen in a few seconds. Your

labels will remain in memory until you erase them. They are not •

affected by power failures.

Select the channel number you want to label by pressing the CHAN up or

down button (or by pressing two number buttons).

Erasing Labels To erase a channel label, first follow

steps 1, 2, and 3 above, and then press CLEAR on the remote control.

Press and hold the VOL up or down button until the letter or character you

want appears on the screen. Pressing

VOL up sequences through the

characters in alph_ibetical order.

Pressing VOL down sequences the letters in reverse order.

Note: Autoprogramming new channels into the channel memory does not effect

the channel labels that are already entered.

The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN

CTRL functions let you lock any

channels between 1 and 99 so they carmot be viewed by your children.

Channels that have been locked can be viewed only when the

PARENTA.L CTRL function is set to OFE Tiffs can only be done with the

remote control-it can not be changed

with the buttons on the front of the

TV. Therefore, after you turn on

PARENTAL CTRL, you simply hide the remote control so that your children can not watch the locked

channels. An optional simplified

remote (shown on page 45)is also available that your children can use.

The simplified remote does not allow access to the locked channels.

Tile locked-out channels will remain

UnLviewable even if the TV is unplugged or the channels are •

autoprogrammed again. The only way to view locked channels is to use

the supplied remote control to set the

PARENTAL CTRL function to OFF.

-Activating Parental Control (with remote only)

The PARENTAL CTRL and the CHAN

CT_L functions work hand-in-hand.

The instructions below will first tell you how to turn parental control on or

off with the PARENTAL CTRL function and then how to lock desired channels with the CHAN CTRL function.

2. To iock channels, press the MENU

button to select the CHAN CTRL function.

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select

SETUP MENU, and then press + or

- to display setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU to select

the PARENTAL CTRL function.

Select a channel you want to lock by pressing CHAN up or down. Then

press +. The CHAN CTRL setting

will change from NORMAL to LOCKED when that channel is

locked. To return the channel to NORMAL, press the - button.

• When this function is set to ON, PARENTAL CTRL is activated and

any channels you locked with the

CHAN CTRL function will not be viewable.

• When this function is set to OFF, PARENTAL CTRL is deactivated and all channels are viewable.

Repeat step 2 for each channel you

want to lock.

If the PARENTAL CTRL function is set to ON while you are locking out

channels, each channel will go

blank as you lock it.

When the PARENTAL CTRL function is set to ON and a channel which has been locked out is tuned,

the TV will display the words PARENTAL CONTROL to let your

kids know you have locked it.

ThechannelmemoryisthelistofTV ChannelnumbersyourTV will stop

onwhenyoupresstheCHAN up or

down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel

memory.

The quickest way to program your

channel memory is to use the

A UTOPROGRAM function. If you

use the A UTOPROGRAM function, your TV wi!l automatically cycle.

through all channels and place active chaimels into the channel memory.

First follow the instructions to

auto,program channels, and then add or e:case individual channels as

desired.

1. AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory

--(with or without remote)

1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable-

TV to your set,

2. After you have turned on the TV

and adjusted the volume, repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU to select

the A UTOPROGRAM function.

3. Press either + or- to begin

autoprogramming. The TV will first

program all channels for ANTA

input and then program all channels

for ANT B input (even if you only

have one antenna input connected).

4; When the TV is finished cycling,

you can check to see which channels are in memory by pressing the

CHAN up or down button.

Notes:

• The AutoProgram feature will place into memory active TV channels that have a va_[id.signalat the time you autoprogram

your TV.

• Artactive channel may be missed occasionally if its signal is very weak or if

the channel happens to be "off the air"

when the TV is autoprograrnmed.

• Artinactive channel may be included in the

channel memory if there happens to be sonae sort of "noise" or "stray signal" on

the channel when the TV is autoprogrammed.

• Signals from other components connected to the INPUT jacks can not be

autoprogrammed. Channel 91 (which accesses INPUT 1jacks) was added to the

channel memory at the factory and will

remain in the channel memory until you

erase it. Channel 92 (INPUT2) and

Channel 90 (S-VIDEO connector) can be added to channel memory if desired.

• Ordy channels 1-99 can be stored in channel memory.

2. Erasing/Adding Channels in Channel Memory

(with or without remote).

1. To erase or add a channel,

repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or

- to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU to select

CHAN MEM function.

Then select the desired channel number by pressing CHAN up or

down (or the two corresponding

number buttons on the remote).

3. Press + to add the channel to memory, or press - to erase the

channel from memory.

3. Adding Video Input Channels to Channel Memory

-- (with remote) If you have a video device Connected to

the S-VIDEO or INPUT jacks on the

back of the TV, you can view its signal either by directly selecting channel 90

(for S-VIDEO connector), channel 91

(for INPUT 1 jacks), or channel 92 (for INPUT 2jacks) with the number buttons on theremote or by adding those

channels to the channel memory.

Adding channels 90, 91, and 92 to channel memory allows access to the video inputs at the TVby pressing the CHAN up and down buttons as well as

by using the remote control.

Yottr TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANTA

and ANTB) that allowyou to connect two different signal sources if

desired. For example, you can connect a cable-TV System to one input and a home antenna to the other

input. By changing the ANTENNA: A/B

display in the SETUP menu, you can

switch back and forth between the two signal sources. Listed below are some other common

use:; of the two antenna inputs:

• connecting a cable-TV system (or antenna) to one input and a VCRto the

other.

• connecting a cable-TV system (or antenna) to one input and.a video game

to the other.

• connecting a double-trunl( cable system to both inputs,

• connecting a cable-TV converter/decoder box that scrambles

only premium channels. Connection details are on pages 31-32.

• connecting a cable-TV system to one inputand an antenna (VHF/UHF) to the other. This allows you to tune in

local stations that are not included on your cable system. Remember to

change the CABLEZAIR function as described on page i8 if using your set

t_ke this. -

The Channel Memory is the list of

ch;mnels your TV will stop on when you press the CHAN up or"down

buttons. Your TV provides two separate Channel Memories-one for

ANTA input and one forANTB

input. This alloWs you to add or delete channels into each channel

memory as desired.

When you use the AUTOPROGRAM

ftmction, the TV automatically checks both inputs and sets up a

separate channel memory for each.

Changing Antenna Input

(with remote)

Press the ANT (Antenna) button on

the remote control to switch from the

ANTA input to the ANTB input. The color of the channel numbers

will change from blue to yellow to let you know you are now watching

whatever signal is connected to the

ANT B jack on the back of the TV.

,for

Yellow for

2. Press the ANT button again to switch

back to ANTA. Thecolor of the channel numbers will change back to blue to let you know you are now watching whatever signal source is connected tOthe ANTA jack.

(without remote)

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select

SETUP MENU and then press +

or - to display setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU to select

ANTENNA: A/B function.

2. Press the - or + buttonso change the setting. The screen display will change from A to B to let you know you are now watching whatever signal is connected to :

the AAr/' B jack on the back of the TV. The color of the channel

numbers will ,change from blue to yellow.

3. Press the - or + button again to

switch back to ANTA. The screen display' will change back to

ANTENNA: A to let you know you are now watching whatever signal

source is connected to the ANTA

jack on the back of the TV.

TheVCR 1 CHAN function lets you

program to which channel the TV

will automatically tune when you press the VCR button on the remote. This is handyif you connect a VCR

to ),our TV. You will no longer have to remember to which input jacks the VCR is connected because the TV

will remember for you.

For example, if you connect a VCR's

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV's INPUT 1 jacks (as shown on page 35), you will no longer have to'

remember to select channel 91 on the

TV to see what the VCR is playing. By entering channel 91 next to the VCR 1 CH-AN function, the TV will

automatically tune to channel 91 each time you press the VCR button

on the remote.

This function is especially convenient if you havea compatible VCR that can be operated by the

VCR button on the remote. Pressing VCR will then not only turn on the

VCR but also automatically tune the

TV to the proper channel for viewing

the picture from the VCR. You can program most brands of remote- co:atrollable VCRs to respond to the

VCR button as described on page 38.

Tile VCR 2 CHAN function works the same way.. It lets you program to

which channel the TV will

automatically tune when you press

the VCR2 button on the remote. You can program most brands of remote- controllable VCRs to respond to the

VCR2 button as described on page 38. Pressing the VCR2 button

will then not only turn on the VCR but also automatically tune the TV to the proper channel for viewing the picture from the VCR.

Note: Pressingthe VCR or VCR2 button does not change betweenANTA and ANTB amenna inputs as explainedon page 18.

Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control to change antenna inputs if necessary.

-Setting Up VCR Channels (with or without remote) •

1° Repeatedly press MENU toselect 4. If you have another VCR connected

SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to the TV, press MENU to select the to display the setup functions. VCR 2 CHAN function. Repeatedly press MENU to select the

VCR 1 CHAN function.

2. Enter the channel number you want to

program by pressing two digit buttons

on the remote control. (The channel

number you enter is the channel to

which the TV will tune automatically

when you later pressthe VCR button

on the remote.)

. Enter the'channel number you want

to program by pressing two digit buttons on the remote control. (This

is the channel number to which the TV will tune automatically when you

later press the VCR2 button on the remote.) See the notes below if you

are unsure about which channel number to enter.

3. Press the + button to program the channel number you selected into the TV's memory.

6. Press the + button to program the

channel number you selected into the VCR 2 CHAN function memory.

Note: Pressing the - button here will turn off this feature and display

VCR 1 CHAN: OFF again.

Note: Pressing the - button here will

turn off this feature and display VCR 2 CHAN: OFF again.

Notes about Entering Channel Number: ,

• Enter channel 91 if VCR is connected to the TV's audio and video INPUT 1 jacks.

• Enter channel 92 if VCR is connected to the TV's audio and video INPUT2 jacks.

• Enter channel 90 if you have a Super-VHS VCR that is connected to the TV's

-. S-VIDEO connector and INPUT 1 audio jacks (labeled L and R/MONO). Enter channel 03 (or 04) if you did not use any audio/video cables and connected the

VCR to the TV's round antenna jack labeled ANTA or ANT B. Enter the same

channel number (03 or 04) as the position of the VCR's CH3/CH4 switch.. This is

the channel to which you must tune your TV for viewing signals from your VCR.

• Refer to pages 35-36 if you want to review details about connecting your VCR to your TV.

The CABLE CHAN function lets you

program to which channel the TV will[ automatically tune when you

press the CABLE button on the remote._ This is handy if you have to

connect a cableb0.xto your TV. You wiII no-16nger have to remember the

output channel of the cable box because the TVwill remember for

you.

For example, if you connect- a cable box to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA

cormector(as shown on page 31 or

33), you will no longer have to

remember to select channel 2, 3, or 4

on the TV to see what's coming from the cable box. By entering the cable

box's Output channel (usually 02, 03, or 134)next to the CABLE CHAN function, the TV Will automatically,

tune to that channeleach time you pre.ss the CABLE button on the

reraote.

This function is especially convenient if you have a remote-controllable

cable box that can be operated by the CABLE button on the remote (as

described on page 33). Pressing the

CABLE button will then not only

switch the remote to cable mode but will also automatically tune the TV to the proper channel for viewing the

picture from the cable box.

Note: Pressing the CABLE button does not ch_alg.ebetween ANTA and ANT B antenn_a

inputs as explained on page 18. Press the

ANTbutton on the remote control to change

antenna inputs if necessary.

7Sgtting Up Cable Box Channel (with or without remote)

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select the SETUP MENU, and tben press + or - to display the setup functions.

Repeatedly press MENU to Select the

CABLE CHAN function.

3. Press the + button to program the

channel number you selected into the CABLE CHAN function memory.

Note: Pressing the - button here will turn off this feature and display CABLE CHAN: OFF again.

° Enterthe channel number you want to

program by pressing two digit buttons

• on the remote coiatrol. (The channel number you enter isthe channel to

which the TV will tune automatically

when you later press the CABLE button on the remote.) The TV will

change to the channel you select.

This will help•you to Confirm that it is

indeed the channel you want the TV to automatically tune. Most cable

boxes output their signals Oneither channel 02, 03, or 04.

•25

After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your TV, you'll be able to display two different programs on the TV •

at the same time. ,

Two Football Games

Surveillance System

Starting Picture-in-Picture (P!P)

1, Connect another video source (such as a VCR or

camcorder) to INPUT 1 orINPUT2 on your TV (as shown on pages-35-36).

2. Turn on the TV and select a channel.

3. Press the PIP button on the remote. A little picture will

appear on the screen. The httle.picture and the big picture will be the same.

Note: The remote must be in the 'q'V mode" when you press the PIP button... To put

remote in "TV mode", press the TV button.

4. To get a picture from the other source (VCR, camcorder, etc.), first turn on the other source, and then select TV

channel 90, 91, or 92(explained at top of next column). Thepicture from the other source will appear in the little

picture.

• If the other source is connected to the TV's INPUT 1 "

jacks, select TV channel 91 to see the signal. If you have

programmed the VCR (or VCR2) button to automatically select channel 91 as described on page 22, press VCR (or

VCR2)_

• Select channel 92 if the other source is connected to the

TV's INPUT 2 jacks. If you have programmed the VCR

(or VCR2) button to automatically select channel 92 as described on page 22, press VCR (or VCR2).

• Select channel 90 if the other source is connected to the TV's S-VIDEO connector. (Remember to also connect

the regular video cable to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack $or- picture-in-pi_tureviewing.) The TV automatically

minimizes any annoying differences in tint between the

small and large picture by electronically coupling the S-VIDEO input to the INPUT 1 input. If you have

programmed the VCR (or VCR2) button to automatically select channel 90 as described on page 22, press VCR (or

VCR2)_

Changing Channels (PIP)

To change channels on the picture from the TV, press the TV bfitton on the remote, and then press either the CHAN up

or down button ortwo numberbuttons.

from TV

To change channels on the picture coming from the VCR, press the VCR or VCR2 button (if you've programmed one of

these buttons to control the VCR as described on page 36) and then press either the CHAN up or down button, or two number

buttons. You can also change the VCR's picture by pressing the CH (Channel) buttons on the front of the VCR.

Picture from TV

- Picture from VCR

from VCR r

Additional Features (PIP)

Whenever the picture-in-picture feature is activated, the small picture can be moved, frozen, orswitched withthe main

picture as desired. Details are on the next page.

Whenever you have the picture:in-picture

(PIP) feature activated as described on the prev_Louspage, you can move, freeze, or

switch the big and little pictures as+des_ed.

.. . , ,

PIP Button

Move PIP Button--

p Button

Bu_on

• -+ +

MOVEPIP,

FREEZE

PIP

+ •' •

Press and release MOVE PIP to move the small picture to the next corner.

Press SWAP to switch the small picture with the main picture.

Press FREEZE to freeze the small picture. Press FREEZE again to return to an action

picture.

Pressing the PIP button will cancel PIP and -+ remove the little picture from the screen.

• + •

Compatible Components

A wide variety of compatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders

(VCRs), camcorders, and audio components are available.

Check with your RCA dealer for details.

Other brands of components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions.

Stacking Arrangements If you areconnecting several components and plan to use a

component rack, follow these general rules when arranging your

components, i_

• If the components are arranged horizontally, allow/at least an

inch or two of space between them so air canc_(?ulate freely. This x_illalso provide some space between the ¢_udiodevices

to nainimize interference.

• If components are arranged vertically on she_ves, place the

Stereo Amplifier at the top so that heated aid/rising from it will not pass around the other components.

• Do not block the ventilation holes in the components. If

components are placed on rugs or deep-pile mats, the ventilation holes in the bottoms may be blocked and overheating could result.

• Some VCRs may cause interference in TVs. When placing a

VCR under your TV, try to keep at least 18 inches between the bottom of the TV and the top Ofthe VCR. If interference is

pre,;ent when the VCR is used on top of theTV or at the

18-inch distance below the set, move the VCR beside the TV.

If moving the VCR does not solve the interference problem,

try plugging the VCR into a different wall socket.

Plugging in Power Cords Do not plug any power cord into awall outlet until you are

finished making connections.

Many components have "convenience outlets" on their back pane:is so you can plug power cords from other components into

a "convenience outlet" instead of a wall outlet. Usually these outlets will be labeled either "switched" or "unswitched".

•If the outlet is labeled "switched", that means power to the

outlet will be switched off when the component's power button is switched off.

• If the outlet is labeled 'hanswitched",that means power will

always be available at that outlet, even when the component is

turned off.

Depending on the size of your system, 3,oumay prefer to use an

exter sion cord or a "multiple adapter" to get enough outlets for all your components. -

The power cords on your RCA components are "polarized" (one blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or

multiple adapter is also polarized: The plug should fit in the outlet only one way.

Turning Off Power Before Connecting Components Always turn off power to all components before you connect or

disconnect any cables. This will protect your components from possible electrical surges that could damage your equipment.

This is a good practice for all your audio and video components-TVs, VCRs, audio systems, computers, etc.

Positioning Cables to Avoid Hum

The possibility of picking up hum (interference noise) in the- audio/video cables will be reduced if you keep them away from

the back of the TV. Route the cables to the sides of the TV's back panel instead of straight down the middle.

All cable plugs should be firmly seated' in the jacks where they connect to the equipment. If a plug is not connected firmly, audio hum or smeared video may result. If your antenna cable is flat twin-lead cable, try to keep it away

•from the audio/video cables as much as possible. Excess fiat, twin-lead cable should be cut off instead of coiled behind the

TV. Round, coaxial, antenna cable is usually shielded and can be coiled or placed next to audio/video cables without causing

interference.

Positioning Speakers to Avoid Interference Placing external speakers with unshielded magnets too close to

the TV may result in the speaker magnets affecting the quality of the picture. Such speakers should be located at least eight inches away.

If unshielded spea_kersare too close to the'TV, colored streaks will appear along the sides of the picture. If this happens, turn

off the TV for several minutes while moving the speakers

farther away. Then turnthe TV back on.

CAUTION

TO AVOID DAMAGE:

1. DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER_DUTPUT

TO A SEPARATE AMPUFIER OR

TO SPEAKERS CONNECTED TO

ANOTHER

PROOUCT.

2. DO NOT CONNECT

LEFT AND RIGHT I

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

TOGETHER.

CAISILE/ANTENNA

_) CABLE/ANTENNA Connectors-used when attaching a

home antenna and/or acable-TV system to your TV. Connection details are on pages 31-32.

_) EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Terminal_permit direct

connection of auxiliary speakers. Connection details are on pages 43. •

_) SPEAKER Switch-when you connect additional speakers

to the EXTERNAL SPEAKERS terminals on the TV, this

switch lets you optimize the sound for the speaker location you choose.

• If you place the speakers on each side of the TV, put

switch in EXT position. Theinternal audio from the TV's speakers will be muted.

• If you place the speakers behind the viewer (at the back of the room), put switch in INT/EXT SURR position.

This maintains normal volume of the TV's internal

speakers and a surround signal to rear speakers.

• Details about connecting speakers to the TV are on pages 43.

IMPORTANT: Always place switch in INT/EXT SURR position if no external speakers are used (or if external

speakers are ever disconnected).

@ @ SELECT OUT Jacks-provide fixed-level audio-and

video output from whatever is displayed on the TV screen (except signal from S-VIDEO connector). Provide

audio and video signals suitable for recording. Can be used for several applicati0ns such as:

• • VCR editing with two or three VCR's (page 36).

• recording TV programs onto a camcorder (page 39).

• recording cable-TV programs onto a VCR that is not

cable-ready (page 36).

• recording audio onto an audio _assette tape recorder (page 41).

Notes:

-•Remember that the signalcoming _)utof these jacks is

whatever you see(and/or hear) on the TV screen. So, whatever you wantto record mustbe displayed on the TV

screen duringrecording. Menus, status displays, and special effects suchas picture-in-picture and channel guidewill not

appear in the recording.

• Video signals fromS-VIDEO connector can not be recorded from the SELECT OUT`VIDEOjack. To record from an

S-VHS component connected to the S-VIDEO connector,you must also connect the video cable to the VIDEO INPUT`1jack

and then select channel 91 on the TV screen.

iNPUT 2 Jacks-provide for direct connection of video

devices 0ike VCR's) or compatible home computers and TV games with audio/video outputs. To see the signals

from a device that is connected to the INPUT2 jacks,

tune your TV to channel 92.

t PVr I Jacks-provide for direct connection of video

devices (like VCR's) or compatible home computers and TV games with video/audio outputs. To see the signals

from a device that is connected to the INPUT 1 jacks, tune your TV to channel 91.

Q S-VIDEO Connector-provides for direct S-VHS video

connection from S-VHS VCR or camcorder. Remember to also connect the S-VHS VCR's or camcorder's audio jack(s) to the TV's INPUT1 LEFT

and/or R/MONO audio jacks. This is necessary because S-Video cables only carry the super video (picture), not the audio signal. Connection details are on pages 36

and 39. Signals from S-VHS devices connected to the TV's

S-VIDEO conn_tor and INPUT 1 audio jack(s) can be. viewed by pressing the TV button followed by 9 then 0

on the remote Control(or by scanning to TV channel 90 if you have added "90" to channel memory as described

on page 22). Note: Remember tOconnect the S-VHS component's reguiar

video cable to the VIDEO INPUT 1jack. Tune to channel 91 if- using SELECT OUTjack.

Q HI F1 OUT Jacks-feed volume-controlled Stereo audio

out from whatever is displayed on the TV screen. Allow

connection of audio amplifier and let you adjust sound level with TV's remote. Connection details are on page 41.

29 :

Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (only if you do not have.a

cable-TV system). You canconnectthe antenna to eitherANTA orANT B as explained on page 23.

If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VI-IF (channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69), orVHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:

Incoming Cable

From Home

Antenna

VHF or UHF Only

VHF/UHF Combination

CAB_NNA

ANTA

Am"e BACK

OFW

CONVERTER

--OR-

If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 300-ohm flat twin lead that carries only VHF (channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this: CAB_ANrmNA

Incoming Cable _:_.

From _ Home _" Antenna VHF or UHF Only

VHF/UHF Combination

Antenna Adap_ I

(such as RCA #193983)

_ t Push on

ANT A

BACK

ANTB

(_ OFTV'

-OR-

If the antertha cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13) and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:

Incoming UHF Cables

From _ and Home

Antenna(s) VHF

• ,ntenn.oc,,10,0Sl,

--OR-

CABI.EIANTENNA

ANTA

--_ BACK

OF'IV

CONVERTER

If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm flat twin-lead cables as shown here, conneci them to your set like this:

Incoming UHF Cables

From _ and

Home

Antenna(s) VHF

(_:L_--::::::::::__ ' AntennaMlxer,

__ (such as RCA #193984)

Note: Be sureto connecttheUHF antenna cableto the'UHF screws on the Antenna

Mixer and _e VHF antenna cable to the screws marked VHF.

CABLE/ANTENNA

ANTA

ANT B

CONVERTER

BACK

OF'rV

* Optional accessoriesareavailablefrom most dealers or electronics supply stores.

Followone of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead ofa home antenna.

Since cable-'lT systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.

You can connect the cable-TV system to either ANT A or ANT B as explained on page 23.

A Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled channels):

CABL_TENNA

Incoming Cable

ANTA

ANTB

BACK OF TV

Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box that can be controlled by remote control. Most brands of remote-controllable boxes can be controlled by the remote that came packed with your TV.

Details for programming your TV's remote to also control the converter/decoder box are on page 33. See diagram D if you want to connect a VCR.

Incoming ._ I_ Cable

OUT

CONVERTER/DECODER BOX

Remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box

(usually 2, 3, or 4) when selecting channels via the converter box_

CABLE/ANTENNA

ANTA

._(_) .

_n'B

CONVERTER

BACK OF TV

Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box that cannot be controlled by remote control.

Scrambled Cable-TV Channels

Some cable-TV decoders require that you manually switch

from regular to scrambled channels on the decoder whenever you wish to view the premium pay channels.

By connecting the decoder to the ANTA input and

CONVERTER output on the TV as shown here, you can

switch between the scrambled and unscrambled channels

using the remote control. To change the incoming signal from ANTA toANTB, simply press the ANT (Antenna) button on the remote. Each

time you press the ANT button, the channel numbers will change color on the screen to show which antenna signal you are watching.

* Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and

electronics supply stores.

Incoming

Cable

"l_ -o

(Converter/Decoder)

BACK

OFTV

CABLE/ANTENNA

ANTA I

(_)--- .

CoaxialAntennaCables*

Nonscrambledcable channels will come thru the ANTB input whenever the channel numbers are yellow. The scrambled

channel from the decoder box will come thru the ANTA input whenever the Channel numbers are blue. Be sure to leave the

decoder box set to the scrambled channel, and remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box

(usually 2, 3, or 4). 31

D Followdaisdiagramifyourcablecompanyrequiresaconverter/decoderboxforpremiumchannelsandyoualsowantto

connectaVCR.

Incoming

Cable 9

2-way Signal Splitter*

(such as AH047)

Coaxial Antenna Cables*

.(such as AH0370r AH065G)

CONVERTER_)ECODER BOX

Remember to tune the VCR to the ouzputchannel

of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4).

OUT

"p/

BACK OFVCR

CABLEIAHTENNA

CONVERTER _

BACK OF TV

Remember to tune the TV to the output channel ofthe VCR

(usually 3 or 4)--the same channel as the position of the

VCR's CH3/CH4 switch.

Most cable companies that require use of a converter/decoder box only require the box for Scrambled premium channels like HBO or Showtime. All the other cable-TV channels can usually be viewed

without the converter box. Therefore, by using a signal splitter, you can send the incoming cable-TV signals directly to the TV and also

thin the converter/decoder box and VCR as shown above.

You can easily switch between the signals coming into the ANTA

jack and the ANT B jack by pressing the ANT button on the remote

control. The channel numbers will change color to let you know whiich antenna signal you are watching. When the numbers are

blue, you are seeing the ANTA signals. When the numbers are yel]Low,you are seeing the ANT Bsignals.

The cable-TV channels that are not scrambled can then be seen

whomever the TV is receiving the ANTA signals. The cable-TV

channels that are scrambled canthen be seen thru the converter box and then thru the VCR whenever the TV is receiving the ANTB

signals. Most VCR's will feed the signal thru their antenna jacks even when the VCR is turned off. This allows you to watch

scrambled channels from the converter box without havingto turn on the VCR.

This connection can be useful because it will let you record a scr_mabledchannel on the VCR at the same time you are watching a

non-scrambled channel thru the ANTA jack on the TV.

For picture-in-picture viewing,, be sure tOalso connect the audio and video cables from the VCR to the TV as shown on pages 35-36.

The VCR must be turned on and tuned to the output chanfiel of the cablle box (usually 2, 3, or 4) for picture-in-picture:viewing.

Note: If you have a stereo VCR. be sure to also connect the

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO and

VIDEO IN jacks on the TV as shown on page 35. These additional

audio/video connections are required for picture-in:picture. operation and for stereo playback from the VCR. To see the

signals from the VCR th_itare going into the INpUT jacks, select TV channel 91 if you connected the VCR to the INPUT 1 jacks or

select channel 92 if you connected the VCR to the INPUT 2 jacks: Select TV channel 90 if you have an S-VHS VCR connected to the

TV 's S-VIDEO connector.

*OFtional accessories are availablefrom most RCA dealers and

electronics supply stores.

If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will

probably be ableto program the TV's remote to Control both the TV and

the (:able box.

The TV's remote is designed to

control several brands of cable

boxes. TO program the remote, just

hold down CABLE while entering the two.-digit code number for your

brand of cable box. Refer to the chm_ below to find the code number

for your cable box. Press the POWER button next to confirm

ope_Fation.

You may need to try each of the code numbers listed for your brand'until

you find the one that works.

After the TWs remote is programmed, you'll be able to turn

on the cable box by pressing CABLE, then POWER. You can change channels on the Cable box by

pressing the CHAN buttons whenever

the remote is in the "cable" mode. To put the remote in the "cable"

mode, press the CABLE button. Press the TV button to put the remote

back into the TV mode so the remote but_Lonswill control theTV again.

Programming Remote To Control Cable Box

-(with remote only)

1. Refer to the chart below to find the code number that corresponds to the

brand name of your cable box. Keep this number in mind. If more than

one number is listed, you may need to try each one separately until you

find the one that works.

1. Hold down CABLE button on

remote.

3. Press two number buttons (firstone,

then the other) to enter the code number for your brand of cable box

5. Point the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button to turn it "

on. If nothing happens, try pressing the CABLE button and then the

POWER button.

• If the right number was entered, the

cable box should turn on. Pressing

the CHAN buttons should then

also change channels on the cable

box.

• If the cable box does not react to

the remote (or if the remote turns

on the cable box but does not

change channels), repeat steps 1 thru 5 with another code number.

4. Release CABLE button.

Operating Notes:

• After the remote is programmed, it will

turn on the cable box whenever you press CABLE and then POWER.

• To turn off the cable box, press CABLE,

then POWER.

• To change channels on the cable box,

press CABLE then CHAN up or down.

• You may have to reprograrn the remote

control if you change its batteries. Try not to press any buttons while changing

batteries.

ABC ....... ........................ :...: .......... ...... 22,46

Anvision ..._......... :,.:............................. 07,08

Cablestar,...:.: ............ ,:...,.., ................. 07,08

Eagle. ........................................................ 08

Eastern International ................... ....... :.....02

General/nstrumenL ........... ............. .............. "

04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,46

Hamlin ............................... ;...i...'12,13,34,48

Hitachi .............................. :............. 37,43,46

Jerrold...: ..................................................... :.

04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47 " •

Macom..;_ .............. .:.........:..:................ 37,43

/vlagnavox ......... ;.,:........... ....... ....... :.:.:......;..;

07,08; 19,21',26,28,29,32,33,40,41

l_SC ..... ,....,:, ......... ,....._....... :......, ....... ....,0_

Oak .2 .......................... :. ......... ; .......... 01,16,38

Oak Sigma ....................... :.......................... 16

Panasonic .......... .:...... :....................... 03,27,39

Philips ...................................................... ...:...

07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41

Pioneer ....... , ........................... .....2... 18,20144

Randtek .......... ......... :............. .......... ....... 07,08

RCA ....................................................... 00,27

Regal ...................................................... 12,13

:Regency ...... ..:... ....... _............. ........ ,_...... 02,33

Samsung ........... . ................................... .....44

Scientific Atlanta ............ ............... _.03,22,35

Signature...,.: .......................... :...,................ 46

Sprucer..,.., i....... ,.............................. =...,....27

Stareom ......... :;............................................ 46

Sylvania .............................................. ........ 11

Teknika ....................................................... 06

Texscan .................................................. 10,11

Tocom ............................ :............. 17,21,49,50

Unika .................. =..,....... ......... :........ 31,32,41

Viewstar ..........................................................

07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41

Warner Amex .......... ........... :'....................... A4

Zenith ............................................. ........ 14,42

"Yournew TV is designed to receive up

to 1_1 channels in the U.S.A. including

125 non-scrambled cable channels (see

chal_ below). To use this TV on a cable-" TV system, confirm that the cable-TV

system is properly connected to your TV. Since cable systems vary, you may wish

to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.

If yourcable-TV company follows EIA/NCTA channel-identification

standards, most of the channels offered

by ),our cable company will be identified by channel numbers that are identical to

those on your TV. For example, if your cable-TV system has programs on cable

chmme120, you can choose this channel

by selecting channel 20 on your TV.

If your cable company offers cable channels 90, 91, or 92 you can tune them

by selecting theTV channels shown below.

Some cable-TV companies do not follow the EIA/NCTA' standards and instead

assign their own channel identification. For example, some use the standard broadcast channel numbers (2-! 3) for channels 2-13, but identify their other channels with letters. If your cable

company does not follow the EIA/NCTA standards, ask them for a cross reference

that shows to which channels you should tune your TV to receive their cable-TV

channels.

Not all cable-TV channels will be active on your particular cable-TV system.

Also some cable companies may require the use of a decoder with their cable-TV

system. Consult your cable company or

local dealer for details.

Scrambled Cable-TV Channels Some cable companies offer "premium-

pay" channels,in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for norm.al viewing requires.the use of a

descrambler device (cable box) which is generally provided by the cable company.

How you connect the cable box to your TV depends upon whe.ther or not the cable box can be controlled by remote

control. The TV's remote can also control most brands of cable boxes, so if

your cable box is remote controllable, you may want to connect it as shown in Diagram B on page 31 or Diagram D on page 32. Instructions for programming

the TV's remote to control the cable box are on page 33.

If your cable box cannot be controlled by remote control, you will still be able to remotely contro!''unscrambled'"

channels with the connection shown in Diagram C on page 31 or Diagram D on

page 33.

Since cable systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable company for

additional information.

90 126" 91 127" 92" 128"

* To tune cable channels100 through

12[I,press and hold number button 1

until 1-- appearson the screen.Then enterthe other twonumbers.

4" i

The chart below lists the "'total" channel and cable count.

• Low VHF A-8 (Channel 01)

• VHF (Channels 2-13)**

• UHF (Channels 14-69)

• Low Midband A-5 thru A-1 (Channels 95-99) •**

• Midband (Channels 14-22 or A-l)

• Superband (Channels 23-36 or J-W)

• Hyperband (Channels 37-64 or W+I to W+28)

• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or

t "

W+29 to W+84)

Total **

1.2**

12"*

***

14'_

125

;ls'2-13On

** VHF is only countedonce in total channel count because you can receive chann,

both "off-air" and "cable" channels. Therefore the total channel count for "off-air" and

"cable" is 181channels (68+125-12=18I).

*** Channels 95, 96, and 97 are notapphcable in Canada. Therefore the total number of

channelsfor Canada is 178 (68+122-12=178). .

Standard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) (These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes.)

Preferred Method (for areas with good reception)

Incoming iJ_-l_ /

Oab,e

CoaxialAntennaCables**

(such as RCA#AH065G)

** These optional accessories

(one AH047-2-way splitter, two AH065G-antenna cables, and one AH077G-audio/video cable) are

available as akit under #AVH500.

2-WaySignalSplitter**

J (suchas RCA#AH047)

Back of VCR

Back of TV

AUmO

@=@

HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT

Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to

your TV. This method uses a 2-way signal splitter to run

sepexate signals to the VCR and TV. This way you can view either TV programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned about the position of the VCR's TV/VCR switch. If your cable company requires a decoder box for premium channels, refer to

page 32. Note: When connected this way, the audio/videoconnections from the VCR to the TV are required forpicture-in-picture viewing and for you

to watch tapes being played by the VCR.

OPeration:

• If the VCR is connected to INPUT 1jacks as shown, select

channel 91 on the TV to view whatever the VCR is playing.

• If you connect a second audio/video device to INPUT 2; select channel 92 on the TV to view whatever the second device is

playing.

Note: YoucanprogramyourTVto automaticallyselecttheproper VCR

inputchannel (91or 92)when you press the VCR1 or VCR2button. Detailsare onpage 24.

Simplified Method

Back of TV

AUDIO

@=-@

HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT

Incoming

Cable

Back of VCR

CoaxialAntennaCable*

(suchas RCA #AH037)

Shown here is a simplified method of Connecting a VCR to your

TV If your cable company requires a decoder box for premium

channels, refer to page 32.

Note: The audio/video connections from the VCR to the TV are required for picture-in-picture viewing and for stereo playback from

stereo VCR's.

*Optionalaccessories are av;iilablefrom mostRCA dealersand

electronics supply stores.

Operation:

• If the VCR is connected to INPUT 1 jacks as shown, select

channel 91 on the TV to view whatever the VCRis playing.

• If you connect a second audio/video device to INPUT2, select channel 92 on the TV'to view whatevei the second device is

playing.- , :

Note: YOucanprogramyourTV to automaticallyselect the proper VCR inputchannel(91 Or92)when you pressthe VCR1or VCR2button. .

Detailsare onpage 34.

Special Recording onto VCR

(This connection only allows you to record on the VCR whatever is currently being displayed on Ihe TV screen.)

This is not a common application for recording

with your VCR, but you may find it useful in certain situations. This connection will let you record onto the VCR whatever is being displayed

on the TV screen such as a TV program. You'll also be able to:record signals from another VCR

(or similar device) that is connected to the TV's

INPUT 1 or 2 jacks.

The TV must remain turned on during recording. If you changechannels on the TV, the channel

change will be recorded on the VCR tape unless you pause the VCR during recording.

Because your TV is Cable-compatible, this application may be used to record cable-TV ..

programs from the TV onto a VCR that' is not cable- compatible.

Yott may also want to use this connection to dub or edit VCR tapes with two or three VCRs. By connecting one VCR (or

carncorder) to the INPUT 1 jacks and another VCR (or carncorder) to the INPUT 2 jacks, you!ll be'able to selectively

edit and record whatever is playing on the TV screen on to a third VCR (or camcorder) connected as shown here to the

SELECT OUT jacks. If you connect a surveillance system to your monitor, you'll be

able to record what the camera is displaying on the TV screen by connecting a VCR (or camcorder) to the SELECT OUT jacks

as shown here.

Back of VCR

Back of TV

AudioNideo Cables*

(such as RCA #AH069G)

Audio-

Just remember that you'll be able to record whatever is being displayed on the TV screen. To see the signal from a device

connected to the INPUT 1 jacks, select channel 91. Select channel 92 to see the signal from a device connected to the INPUT 2 jacks.

Notes: Signals from the S-VIDEO connectordonot come thruthe SELECT,OUTjacks. Torecord from an S-VHScomponent, remember

to also connect theregular video cable to the VIDEOINPUT 1jack and then tuneto channel 91.

Menus, status displays, and Sl_ecialeffects like picture-in-picture and channel guide will not appear in the recording.

S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR (This connection allows you to record

TV programs and play back tapes.)

Incoming

Cable

Back of VCR

S-VHSCable(suchasRCA#VAA020)*

Audio/VideoCables*- (suchasRCA CoaxialAntennaCable*

#AH069G) (suchasRCA#AH037)

_l m mmmmmmmamm_ _1_ ....

SI_own here is the preferred method of connecting your S-VHS

VCR to your TV. If your cable company requires a decoder box for premium channels, refer to page 32.

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT connector on the back of the VCR to the S-VIDEO connector on the back of your TV iasing an

S-VHS cable. Remember to connect the audio cables from the VCR to the INPUT 1 LEFT and R/MONO jacks bn the back of

the TV. The S-VHS cable carries only video. Ne,te: Remember to connect the video cable to VIDEO I_PUT 1.

* Optional accessories are available frommost RCA dealersand

electronics supply stores..

Whenrecording from SELECT oUT jacks, tune the TV to channel91 to seethe signalfrom the S-VHS VC1L When displayingl_icture-in- picture, the TV automaticallyminimizes any annoyingdifferences in

tint between the small andlarge picture by electronicallycoupling the S-VIDEOinput to the VIDEO1 input.

Operation:

• Kthe S-VHS VCR is connected as shown above, tune the TV to channel 90to view whatever the VCR is playing. The word

S-VIDEO will appearon the TV When you select Channel 90.

• You can program your TV to automatically select channel 90 when you press the VCR1 or VCR2 button. Details are on page 24.

The digital remote control that came packed with your TV conW)ls your TV and up to two compatible RCA VCRs.

To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR or VCR2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The

butto:as shown below will then control the VCR. Selected models ofRCA VCRs have a switch that lets you

detera-tine which VCR will be controlled by the VCR button, and which VCR by the VCR2 button. Other models have an

PO_R Button

Press to turn off VCR.

REW (Rewind) Button

• Pre:_s while yCR is stopped to

rewind tape.

• Pre:_s while VCR is playing to

seaJch backward, .'

REC (Record) Button

Pres,; to record.

DISPLAY Button

Press to bring VCR's displays to TV screen.

Number Buttons

• Press two numbers to select

channel.

• Press a "0" before a single-digit

channel number.

CLEAR Button

Used when setting the VCR's clock and programming its timer.

Notes:

•The; six VCR buttons grouped together

(PLAY,PAUSE, STOP, REW,,FF,,and REG") control the VCR even ffthe remote is in

the "TV Mode".

The ANT; PROG, CLEAR, and DISPLAY

buttons are for RCA VCRs only.

on-screen menu that lets you determine if it will be controlled by VCR or VCR2. Additional information about controlling two RCA VCRs is in the note on the next page.

!f you have another brand of VCR, you can probably also

program your remote to control it. Details are on the next page.

VCR2 Buttons

• Press to turn on VCR and put

remote in "VCR Mode" so other buttons will control the VCR.

• Press the TV button to put remote

back into '_V Mode".

Press to start tape playing.

(Fast Forward) Button

• Press while VCR is stopped to fast forward tape.

• Press while VCR'is playing to

search forward.

Button

• Press to pause play or record mode.

Press to stop whatever VCR is doing: Haying, Recording, Rewinding, or

Fast Forwarding.

(Channel) Buttons

Press to select the next higher or lower channel in VCR channel memory.

Button

Same as VCR or TV/VCR button on front of VCR. Lets you record one

channel with VCR and watch another

channel on TV.

9G (Program) Button

Used when setting the clock and programming the timer.

The digital remote control/.hat came packed with your TV controls your TV

and up to two compatible VCRs, including most other brands.

To program the remote, just hold down

VCR (or VCR2), while entering the two-

digit Code number for your brand of VCR.

Note About Controlling Two VCRs

• This rem6te can control two VCRs independently as long as each VCR operates

on a different remote transmitting code.

• Some newer VCRs are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These VCRs

have either a switch labeled VCR1/VCR2 or an qn-screen display tiffed REMOTE

VCR1/VCR2. You can then set your new VCR to respond to the remote's VCR2 button and your older VCR to respond to the VCR button.

• Some olde_ VCRs have a NO_WUNIFIED switch that can also respond to either the

VCR or VCR2 button on the remote. Place I_aisswitch in the UNIFIED position for the VCR to respond to the VCR1 button or in the

NORM position for the VCR2 button. In the NORM position, you must program the

VCR2 button to respond to code number 05.

•" If neither of your VCRs have switchable code capabilities, you still may be able to

utsethe VCR1/VCR2 feature to control two VCRs of the same brand, since many older

VCRs use remote codes that are different from newer VCRs' codes. You may want to

experiment to See what works with your

[,articular VCRs.

-Programming Remote To Control Other Brands of VCRs

1. Refer to the chart below to find the

code number that corresponds td the brand name of your VCR. Keep

, this number in mind. If more than

one number is listed, you may need to try each one separately until you

find the one that works.

2, Pressthe VCR or VCR2 button on

remote (depending on which button

you want to program for that VCR).

You can program each button to control a different VCR.

3. Hold down the VCR button.

4. Press two number buttons (first one, then the other) to enter the code

number for your brand of VCR.

5. Release the VCR button.

6. Point the remote at the VCR and

press the POWER button to test the code number. 'If nothing happens,

try pressing VCR or VCR2 (whichever buttonyou are

programming) and then the POWER button.

• If the right number was entered, the VCR should turn on."

• If the VCR does not react to the remote, repeat steps ! thru 5 with

another code number.

Note: Some older VCRs do not have an POWER switch on their remote controls

and cannot be turned Onand off remotely. If you have this type of VCR,

you can test the code number by pressing the CHAN button instead of the

- POWER button. Make sure the VCR is already turned on when you test the code

number.

Operating Notes:

or VCR2.

• You'll be able to control the VCR

whenever the remote is in the "vcR mode". To put the remote in the "VCR

mode", press the VCR or VCR2 button (depending on which button you programmed). The other VCR buttons

(such as PLAY, PAUSE, STOP REW,, FE and REC) will control the VCR when the remote is in the "VCR mode".

• To turn off the VCR, press VCR (or VCR2), then POWER.

' To change channels on the VCR, press

VCR (or VCR2), then CHAN up or down.

• You may need to reprogram the remote when you change the batteries. Try not to press any buttons when changing batteries.

Aiwa ......:................................................ 15

Akai ..:........................................... 03,22,23

Audio Dynamics ................................ 14,16

Broksonie ............................................... 10

C_aaon ..................................................... 08

C_Lpehart_................................................ 01

Citizen .................................................... 09

Craig ........................................ :......... 07,12

Cta'tis Mathes ............................... 00,08,15

Daewoo .................................................... 13

dbx ..................................................... 14,16

Dimensia ................................................. 00

Dynatech ................................................. 15

Eraerson .......... 09,10,13,15,20,23,24,34,41

Fisher ......... ......................... 02,12,18,19,43

Funai ............................................... _....... 15

GE ........................... ............ 00,07,08,32,37

Goldstar ............................................. 09,14

H;a'man Kardon ................. ..:.................. 14

Hitachi ..................................... 05,15,35,36

In.,;tant Replay ..................... r................... 08

JCL ......................................................... 08

JCPenney ..... ........ 02,05,07,08,14,16,30,35

JVC .......................................... 02,14,16,30

Kenwood ............................... _.02,14,16,30

Lloyd's .................................................... 15

Magnavox .......................................... 08,29

Marantz .......................... 02,08,14,16,29,30

Marta ..................................................... 09

MEI ................................... ;..................... 08

Memorex ....:............................ 08,09,12,15

MGA .................................................. 04,27

Minolta .............................................. 05,35

Mitsubishi_ ...................... ....04,05,27,35,40

Montgomery Ward ................................. 06

MTC .................................................. 07,15

Multitech ................................. 07,15,31,32

NEC ......................................... 02,14,16,30

Panasonic ................................................ 08

Pentax. ................... :........................... 05,35

Philco ................................................. 08,29

Philips ................. 5.......................... ,..08,29

Pioneer ....... ........_..._...................... 05,1.6,33

ProScan ............................... ;................... 00

Quartz ........... :......................................... 02

Quasar ..................................................... 08

RCA .......................... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37

Realistic ............... 02,06,08,09,12,15,19,43

Samsung ............................. 07,13,22,32,42

Sansui ..................................................... 16

Sanyo ................................................. 02,12

Scott .............................................. 04,13,41

Sears ..................... 02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43

Sharp ............................................. 06,24,39

Shintom ......................................... 17,2.6,31

Sony .............................................. 17,26,38

Sylvania ....................................... 08,15,29

Symphonic .......................... . .............. 02,15

Tashiko .................................................... 09

Tatung ......................................... ............ 30

Teac .................................................... 15,30

Technics ........................................... ....... 08

Teknika ..................................... 08,09,15,21

Toshiba .......................................... 05,13,19

Totevision ........................................... 07,09

Umtech ................. ................................... 07

Vector Research ................................. 14,16

Victor ................................ :................... ..16

Video Concepts ................. ................ .14,16

Videosonic. ............................................. 07

Wards ..........................................................

................... 05,06,07,08,12,13,15,25,31,35

Yamaha .......;........................... .02,14,16,30

Zenith ................................................. 11,17

S-VHS or Standard VI-IS Camcorder

(This connection allows you tO play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.)

AUOIO

S-VHSCable @"_ Backof TV

HI-FI Oulr _-CT _r

(sometimes a separate cable

thatattachesdirectlytocamcorder) @ L@

AVOUTJack _(_d _1_(_ _. _)

(AudioNideoOut) withCamcorder)

An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected directly to yottr TV. If you have an S-VHS camcorder, connect the S-VHS

video cable to the S-VIDEO connector on your TV. If you have a standard VHS camcorder, connect the video cable to the

VIDEO INPUT 1jack on the back of your TV. With either

video connection, attachthe audio cable to the INPUT 1 RAtIONO audio jack.

Nol_s:

Whenthe Adapter's S-VI-ISCable is connected tothe S-VIDEO connector,the video plug does nothave to be connected. However,you

mayprefer to plug it in anywayto keep it out ofthe way.TheS-VHS video willautomaticallyoverride the VIDEOINPUT1.signalwhenyou sek,ctChannel90.

Be sure toconnect the videocable,however,ifyou plan to use the cameorderfor picture-in-pictureviewingor ifyou plan to use the

SELECTOUTjacks forrecording. When recordingfromthe SELECT OUTjacks, tune to channel 91to see the signal fromthe cameorder.

Whendisplaying picture-in-picture, the TV automatically minimizes any annoyingdifferences in-tint between the smalland large picture by

electronicallycoupling the S-VIDEO inputto the VIDEO 1 input.

Operation:

• If the camcorder is connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack (instead of the S-VIDEO connector), select channel 91 on the

"IVto view whatever the camcorder is playing.

• If the camcorderis connected to the S-VIDEO connector and

INPUT1 audiojack, select channel 90 on the TV to view whatever the camcorder is playing.

S-VItS or Standard .VHS Camcorder (Tiffs connectionallows you to record onto the camcorder

whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen.)

Back of "IV

Audio

Video

A V/N Jack

(Audio/Video In) --

Audio/Video Input Cable.

(usually Supplied with

camcorder)

This connection will let you record onto the camcorder whatever is being displayed on the screen such as a TV

•program. You'll also be able to record signals from a VCR (or si_ailar device) that is connected to the TV's INPUT 1 or 2

jacks.

The TV must remain turned on during recording. If you change

channels on the TV, the channel change will be recorded on the

ca_aacordertape unless you pause the camcorder during recording. '

You may.also want to use this connection to dub or edit VCR tapes with two or three camcorders (or VCRs). By connecting

one camcorder (or VCR) to the INPUT 1 jacks and another canacorder (or VCR) to thelNPUT2jacks, you'll be able to sel_ectivelyedit and record whatever is playing on the TV screen _

onto a third camcorder connected as shown here to the SELECT OUT jacks.

If you connect a surveillance system to your monitor, you'll be able to record what the camera is displaying on the TV screen

by connecting a camcorder (or VCR )to the SELECT OUT

jacks as shown here. .

Just remember that you'll be able to record whatever is being displayed onthe "IV screen. To see the signal from a device

connected to the INPUT 1 jacks, select channel 91. Select channel 92 to see the signal from a device connected to the INPUT 2 jacks.

Notes: SignalsfromtheS-VIDEO connector donot come thin the

SELECT OUTjacks. Torecord from an S-VHS component, remember

to also connect itsregular video cable to the VIDEO INPUT I jack and thentune the "IV to channel 91.

.... picture-in-pictureMenus,statusdisplays, and specialfeaturessuch as

will notappearinthe recording.

Computers'and Other Equipment with Audio/Video Outputs "_

Back of TV

AUDIO

@:@

HI4_ OUT Sl_LEfflrOUT

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If the INPUT/.jacks

already, have another component connected to them,

you can connect the computer to the

INPUT2 jacks.

OUT

Your.TV can also be used as a display device for many video games and home computers. If your game or computer has a

normal NTSC (American Standard) VIDEO output, it can be connected directly to either the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 jacks on

the TV as shown here. If the computer or other device has monaural audio output (only

one AUDIO OUT jack instead of L and R), connect it to the TV's R/MONO jack. This will enable the TV to reproduce the

sound through both the left and fight speakers. To View Signals From Computer

• If you connected the computer to the TV's INPUT 1jacks, select channel 91 on the TV so you cansee whatever signal is

coming from the computer. _ '

• If you connected the computer to the TV's INPUT 2:jacks, select channel 92 onthe TV so you can see whatever signal is

coming from the computer.

COMPUTER oR TV GAME

AudioNideo Cables*

(such as RCA

#AH069GI

* Oplional accessories are available frommostRCAdealersor electronics supply stores.

Audio Amplifier

AudioNideoCables*

(such as RCAAH069G) "-_

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If'.your stereo amplifier is not part of a "system" that has its own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. If the stereo

amplifier is-part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose to connect it to the TV as shown below using the

SELECT OUT jacks. With the connection shown here, you'll be able to change and

mute volume with the TV's remote control. You'll also be able to remotely control bass and treble functions.

Connection:

Connect the "L" and "R" HI FI OUT jacks to the corresponding input jacks on the stereo amplifier (such as AUX, TUNER, or CD).

Do not use the PHONO inputs. If your a[nplifier is not stereo (mono), connect it to the TV's R/MONO jack. Consult the

amplifier's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup.

Operation: If desired, turn off TV's internal speakers as described on page 161

Adjust the amplifier for normal listening. Then control sound with the VOLUME and MUTE buttons on the TV's remote.

Audio Cassette Recorder or Amplifier

Back of TV

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If your stereo amplifier is part of a "system" that has its own

retaote control, Connect it to the SELECT OUT jacks asshown here. The "fixed level" audio signal present at these jacks is also

ideal for connecting an audio cassette recorder to record audio

from the TV. This constant audio signal is not affected by pressing the VOLUME buttons on the TV's front panel or the

TV's remotecontrol.

ConnectiOll"

ConnectSELECT OUT"L" and"R" to thecorrespondinginput

jacks on the stereo amplifier or audio cassette recorder.

If your amplifier is not stereo (mono), connect it to the "IV's R/MONOjack. Consult the equipment's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup.

Operation: Select a "IV channel and turn down the sound on the TV, or turn

off TV's internal speakers. Adjust sound with controls Onthe

amplifier or cassette recorder. If the amplifier or cassetie recorder is part of a "system" Lhathas its own remote, use the system's

remote to adjustsonnd.

* Optional accessories are available from mostRCA dealers orelectronics supply stores.

The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of controlling a compatible audio

component. To program the remote, just hold down

the AUDIO button while entering the two-digit code number for your brand

of audio equipment.

-Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment

Refer to the chart below to find the code number that corresponds to the brand name of your audio equipment. If more than one

number is listed, you may need to try each one separately to find the

one that works.

2. Hold down the AUDIO button on remote (depending on which

button you want to program).

3. Press two number buttons (first

one, then the other) to enter the code number for your brand Of

audio equipment.

4. Release the AUDIO button. If nothing happens, try pressing the

POWER button and then the

AUDIO button.

5. Point the remote at the audio equipment arm press the POWER

button to test the code number.

• ff the right number was entered, the audio equipment will turn on.

• If the audio equipment does not react to the remote, repeat steps 1

thru 5 with another code number.

Operating Notes: After the AUDIO button is programmed, the

buttons described below will operate the basic functions of most audio equipment.

Depending on the age, brand, model, and type of audio equipment, some models may

not be able to respond to all the function buttons listed below. You will want to

experiment with each button to determine the exact function for your component.

• POWER: Press to turn on component.

Press again to turn off. Some components will turn on automatically when you press

this button.

• VOL (Volume): Press to change volume

level.

• CHAN (Channel: Press to select the next

higher or lower channel in the component's channel memory.

• Number Buttons: Press two numbers to

directly select a channel.

•. PLAY: Press to start component playing.

• PAUSE: Press to pause play or record. To release pause, press again.

• STOP: Press to stop whatever the component is doing: playing, recording,

rewinding, etc.

• REW (Rewind): Press while component is stopped to rewind tape.

• FF (Fast Forward): Press while component is stopped to fast forward tape.

• REC (Record): Press to start recording.

• ANTENNA: Performs various functions depending on the type of equipment.

Experiment with this button.

Note: Refer to the information sheet packed with your remote control for the latest list of

br_md names and code numbers. Because this list of brand names is continually growing, the

information sheet packed _with your remote control may be a later version of this list and

contain additional brands and/or code numbers.

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DynamicBass

Fisher

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Kenwood Kyocera

Marantz ' Mitsubishi

Nakamichi Panasonic

Pioneer RCA

Sansui

Sherwood

Sony . . Teae Technics Yamaha

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Connecting Speakers to Back of TV

If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV.

Caution: Do not connectexternal speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to

both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your equipment:

If youdo not connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, you can connect external speakers to the back of the TV to enhance

theTV's sound.

The diagram below shows how to connect external speakers to the :;peakerterminals on the back of the TV.

1. Remove the vinyl covering and twist the wire core.

2. Press and hold the lever down while inserting the wire core

into the hole. Be sure to connect (+) to (+) and (-) to (-) as

explained in the note below.

3. Release the lever. "_ _'_

Notes:

• lifter releasing the lever, pull gently on the wire and

check-that it is connected securely to its terminal.

• Do not allow the wire core to protrude from its terminal or

contact other wires or terminals. If the cores of two wires touch each other, damage to components could result.

Helpful Hints:

• External speakers placed next to the TV will sound better the

higher quality they are.

• Very efficient small "bookshelf' or "compact" speakers will give good results for surround-sound use.

• Surround effect can often be improved by experimenting With rear speaker placement.

• Surround-encoded movies (broadcast or tape) give the best surround effect, but regular stereo and mono programs will

also benefit.

Connecting Speakers to Back of Amplifier or Receiver

If you connect an Amplifier or Receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the Amplifier/Receiver instead of the TV.

Sound from the TV will then come through the Amplifier/Receiver and the TV's internal speakers. You can

turn off the TV's internal speakers with the SPEAKERS: ON/OFF function described on page 15.

The diagram here shows how to connect external speakers to the speaker terminals on the back of a typical

Amplifier/Receiver. Check the owner's manual for your Amplifier/Receiver if its speaker terminus look different than

those shown.

The speaker switch on the back of the TV allows you to use the

external speakers two ways:

• To enhance the sound from the TV, place the speakers in the front of the viewing area (.usually beside the TV), and slide

the speaker switch to EXT. This provides full power to the external speakers for a "fuller" sound. The internal audio from the TV's speakers will be turned off.

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Notes:

• After connecting speaker wire, pull it gently and check

that it is connected securely to its terminals.

• Do not allow the wire_core to protrude from its terminal or contact other wires or terminal. If the cores

of two wires touch each other, damage to components could result.

• To obtain a "surroundsound" effect, place the external

speakers in the rear of the viewing area, and slide the speaker switch to INT/EXT SURR. This provides full power

to the TV's internal speakers for the front sound and a surround signal to the rear speakers.

Compatible Components

A wide variety ofcompatibl e Video Cassette Recorders (VCR's), camcorders, and audio components are

available. Check with your dealer for details, Other components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to

the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions.

General Cable Information

AJatenna (or cable-TV)

connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin- lead cable. Coaxial cables are shielded so

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Round 75-ohm coaxial cable

such as No. AH037 (screw-on),

AH06SG (push-on), or AH066G (push-on)

they are less susceptible

to hum or interference from adjacent cables.

Most audio/video connections ___= be,tween components can be

made with shielded audio and Standard Audio/Video Cable

with RCA-type phono plugs

video cables that have RCA-type (suchasNo.AH069G) '

phono connections. When

connecting components to each other, be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one output

(mono), connect it to the R/MONO input jack.

To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an S-VHS video cable is

required.

S-VHS Cable

(such.as No. VAA020)

Audio/A/ideo Cables

Audio/Video Cable

Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type phono

plug on each end.

Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped cable generally used

forconnecting stereo audio components.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable thatlets you connect the

VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo

components.

Gold-Tipped Cables

AH069G (3-ft)

AH070G (5-ft)

Gold-Tipped Cable

AH072G (3-ft)

Gold-Tippe!l. Cable

AH077G (6-ft)

•The following accessories are available from most

dealers in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.

Antenna Cables

Screw-on Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors

(called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or "IV. The ends screw onto

the connectors for a secure connection.

l_ash-on Antenna Cable

Attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of

your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick €onnection.

_ft)

Gold-Tipped Cables

AH065G (6-fl)

AH066G(Z0-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable

Double cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of two VHS

VCR's to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is

color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end.

Gold-Tipped Cable

AH075G (6 ft)

S-VHS Video Cable Has multipin S-connector on each end for

connecting S-VHS components to your TV. When connecting an S-VHS component to

the S-VIDEO jack on your TV, remember to VAA020(8-ft) also connect the left and right audio cables

to the INPUT 1 jacks because the S-VHS cable carries only the picture, not the sound.

Remote Control 224262)

This :isthe remote that came packed witli :yourTV. You can use the order

form to orderit direct by mail if desired.

Remote Control (206800)

This is an optional remote that can be used to turn your set on/off, change channels, and adjust volume. It is a simplified reniote that can be used to

conu'ol basic functions.

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Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (3-ft) AH069G

Gold-Tipped Audio/Video Cable (5-ft) AH070G

Gold-Tipped Stereo Audio Cable (3-ft) AH072G

Gold-Tipped Dubl)ing Cable (6-ft) A]-I0750

Gold-Tipped Dubbing Cable (6-t_) AH077G

VCR Connection Kit • AVH500

S-VHS Video Cable (8-ft) -- VAA020

Replacement Power Cord (5 1/2-ft) 187802

Antenna Adapte_ ' 193983

Antenna Mixer 193984

Antenna Mixer 197551

Replacement Remote Control CRK74F 224262

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To order accessories, contact your local dealer. If a dealer is notnearby,you can also follow the directions

below tO order by telephone or direCtTby-mail. . •

UnitedStates and Canada OrderS •

To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard

ready and Call the toll-flee number listed below between 8AM

and 8PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items fisted onthis order

form.

1 =-800 - 338 - 0376

Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours

of receipt; If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to

cancel.

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money'order, or

check in U.S. currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

For more information on these accessories (or current prices), write to the following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Distributor & Special Products

2000 Clements Bridge Rd Depfford, NJ 08096-2088

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International Orders

This offer is valid only in the 50 United States. For

international orders, please send your request for quotation

(not an order) to: '

International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Distributor & Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford, NJ 08096-2088 USA

Troublessometimes are caused by simple "faults!' that you can

easily correct without the help of a servicetechnician by.first checldng a few basic remedies.

Befo:re you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are

experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments

listeklfor that trouble.

If your unit is still in warranty, these checks and adjustments could save you time and the cost of an unneeded trip to the servicer. They also could save you the cost of a diagnosis not

covered by your warranty. If your unit is out of warranty, these checks and adjustments

could save you the cost of an unneecled diagnosis. If service

should be necessary, the warranty explains how to get it.

TV will not turn on

Controls don't work

Intermittent or no remote

Tmaas off while playing

Tturns on unexpectedly

Marm does not turn off TV at correct time

Bl,'mk Screen

No sound, picture okay

TV picture is fuzzy or detailg ouilined by red, green, orrblue

• Check to make sure TV 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". Try replacing batteries.

• ,Maybe remote was not aimed at remote sensor. Press POWER button on TV.

• Make sure power cord •is fully inserted into back of TV.

• If using remote control, make sure remote is in "TV Mode" by first pressing the TV button.

• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then turning it on again.

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

• Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor.

• Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the component (.TV or VCR) you were trying to control.

• Maybe remote is not in 'TV Mode". Press the TV button so remote will

control TV.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batteries.

• Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.

• SLEEP TIMER function may have been activated.

• ALARM 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, ff this happens frequently,

the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

• ALARM ON function may have been activated.

• Check ALARM ON/OFF function. Must be set to ON.

• Check to make sure CLOCK function is set to the correct time.

• Maybe Channel 90, 91, or 92 selected, but device connected to those INPUT jacks is not turned on.

• Try another channel.

• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOL up button to restorersound.

• Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check SPEAKERS ON/OFF function.

• Check position of SPEAKER switch on back of TV.

Use the remote CONVERGENCE function to realign the projection picture

tubes.

Can'tselectcertainchannel

Noisystereoreception

Channel may not be in Channel Memory. Try pressing number buttons. If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position. To select cable channels 100 thru 128, press number button 1 until 1-- appears. Then press other two number buttons. CABLE/AIR function must be in CABLE mode to select channels higher than 69. Channel may be locked-out with Parental Control feature.

May be a weak station. Change STEREO/SAP function to MONO setting instead Of STEREO.

No picture, no sound but power light is on

• Maybe someone changed CABLE/AIR function to wrong position.

• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.

• For Channels 90, 91, and 92, make sure the component connected to those INPUT jacks is turned on in order to see the picture.

• If watching VCR (connected only through antenn_ input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4-same as CH3/CH4 switch on VCR. Also check to

make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.

Sound okay, picture poor

Picture okay, sound poor

• Check antenna connections.

• Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.

• Try another channel.

• Try adjusting VOL, BASS, and TREBLE controls.

• If station is sending stereo, try changing STEREO/SAP function to MONO setting for clearer sound.

No stereo on known stereo station • Make sure STEREO/SAP function is in STEREO mode.

Can't ge t two channels in Pix-in-Pix • One channel must come thru ANTA or B jack and the other channel must

come thru the INPUT 1 or 2 jacks.

If using the VCR or VCR2 button, make sure it is Programmed to select the

! proper video input channel as described on page 26.

• If usingan S-VH S component, make sure its regular VIDEO cable is connected to INPUT 1 VIDEO jack on the TV. If using a VCR, make sure the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR

are connected to the TV's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

No picture while using PixZin-Pix, with S-VHS VCR or camcorder

Small picture does not have color.

Remote no longer controls cable box,

VCR or audio equipment

If you have an S-VHS VCR (orcamcorder) connected, you must also connect a cable from the VCR's VIDEO OUT jack to the TV's corresponding

VIDEO IN jack in addition to the S-VHS cable.

The small picture will not have color if the large picture signal does not have the color biarst reference. All color signals and some black-and-white signals

are sent with color burst information. Try changing channels of the large picture. -

Try not to press an_, buttons on the remote while Changing its batteries. You may have to reprogram the proper code into the. remote. .

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No closed captioning

Black boxes appear on the creen

• Turn on the CAPTIONING function.

• TV program does not have closed captioning.

• Closed captioning is temporarily turned off when using We channel guide and the special features of freeze and zoom. Details are on pages 12 and 13.

, TurnoffCAPTIONING function.

Dust TV as required, using asoft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally

wtcuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic

sm'faces.

If your TV's cabinet has a textured finish, do not use furniture polish. Because textured finishes are porous, using furniture polish will mar their appearance. They c_m be easily cleaned with a damp, soft cloth.

To clean the screen, you can wipe it with a damp soft cloth. (Avery diluted, mild soap can be used on the screen if it is extremely dirty.) Do not put cleaner directly

on the screen.

Do not use strong cleaners, polishes, or chemically- treated cloths to clean the screen or cabinet.

Never place drinks or vases with water on top of your TV.

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+ and - Buttons ..................................... ;.............. 4,5,6,12,13-25

Accessories ................................................................... 44,45,46

Adding Channels to Memory ......................................... i.......22

AL4RM Function ............................................................... 16,19

Aliguing picture ................................ _..................................... 14

Amplifier ......................................... .................................. 41,42

A!_TA/ANT B Connectors ............................................... 30-32

AA'T A an_ ANT B Inputs ........................................... 8,16,22,23

AATENNA Button ............................................................. 23,29

AATENNA Function ..... .......................................................... 23

Antenna Connections ........................................................... ..30

Arrow Buttons .............................................................. 13,11,14

Attaching Power Cord ....................................... ....................... 3

AUDIO Button ................................................. _................. 10,42

AUDIO MENU .................................................. _................ _5,15

Audio_ Other Brands .............................................................. 42

A UTOPROGRAM Function ........................................... 4,16,22

Back of TV_............................................................................. 29

B/_ffVCE Function. ............... ............................................... 15

BASS Function ........................................................................ 15

Batteries (Remote) .................... i....... _................ _............ 9,33,38

Best Picture ............................................................................ 13

Brand Lists ................................................................. ..33,38,42

BRIGHTNESS Adjustment ..................................................... 13

Buttons, Remote ............................................................. 9-12,37

Buttons, VCR ............................................................. :........... 37

CABLE Button .............................................................. !0,25, 33

CABLE CHAN Function .................................................... 16,25

Cable Box Setup .................................................. •.................. 25

Cable Box, Other Brands ....................................................... 33

Cable-TV ................................................................ "..........31-32

CABLE/AIR Function ............................................................. 16

CABLE/ANTENNA Connectors. ........................................ 25,29

Cables ................................................................................ 44-46

Camcorder .............................................................................. 39

Care ................................................ •....................................... 49

Cassette Tape Deck ....................................... •........................ 41

CH3/CH4 Switch ............................................................... 24,25

CHAN CTRL Function ...................................................... 16,21

CHAN GUIDE Button ............................. ............................... 11

CHAN LABEL Function ......................................................... 20

CHAN LABEL:FULL Display ................................................ 20

CHAN MEM Function ............................................. •......4,16,22

CHAN (Channel) Buttons ....................................... .....4,7,11,20

CHANNEL Function .................... . .......................................... 19

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

Channel Labeling ................................................................... 20

Channel Memory ................................................. •........ 19,22,23

Channel Number Display ............. ,.................. ......................... 8

Channels 90,91,92 .................. 8,12,13,22,24,26,29,34,35,39,40

Channels above 99 ................................................................. 12

Chart (Cable Channels) ......................... ................................. 34

Cleaning _................................................................................. 49

CLEAR Button .......... ............. :............................ 12,16,18,20,37

C.learing Sleep Timer,:.. ......................................................... 18

Closed Captioning ......................................... ._..................... ... 17

CLOCK SET Function ................................... ...................... 5,16 "

COLOR Adjustment ............................................................... 13

•ColorConvergence ................................. ....................... ......4,14

Commercial Skip......_. ........ ................................................... 11

Commercial Skip Display ........................................................ 8

Compatible Components ........................................................ 28

Component Buttons ................................................................ 10

Computers ................... ..................... ...................................... 40

Contents ................................................................ 2.................. 1

CONTRAST Adjustment .......................................................... 13

Controls (Front Panel)..... ......................................................... 7

Controls (Remote),_ .............................................................. 9-12

Converging Colors'. ............................................................. 4,14

CONVERGENCE Function .................................................... 14

CONVERTER Jack .......................................................... •......31

Custom Picture Memory ........................................................ 13

Decoder Box ...................................................................... 31;32

Deleting Channels from Memory ........................................... 22

DISABLED Display .................................................. •....... -..... 19

DISPLAY Button ................................................ 5,8,12,16,18,37

Displays (On-Screen) ....................................... •....................... 8

Erasing Channels from Memory ............................................ 22

Erasing Labels ........................................................................ 20

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Terminals ................................ .........29

Fast Forward Button ............................................................... 37

FF (Fast Forward) Button ...................................................... 37

First-Time Operation ............................................................ :2-6

FREEZE Button ................................................................. 12,27

Front Panel Controls ............................... .................................. 7

Function Buttons ......................................................... :........... 10

HI FI OUT Jacks ............................................................... 29,41

Home Antenna .......................................................... •............. .30

Imprint Caution ...................... ._................................................ 1

INPUT Button ........... ...................................................... _......12

iNPUT Jacks ............................... 8,12,13,22,24,29,3.5,36,39-43

Installing Batteries ..................................................................... 9

Interference ............................................................................. 28

Labeling Channels ....................................... ;.......................... 20

_Last Function Memory ................................................. 13,15,16

Locking Out Channels ....................................................... .....21

Memory (Channel) ........................... ...................................... 22

MENU Button ................................................ 4,5,7,12,13,I5-25

Menus ........................................................................... ::4,13-25

Mode, TV .............................................................. i............ 10,11

Monaural ............................................................... -................ 15

Monitor Panel .......................................................................... 29

MONO Position ............................................................. ,......... 15

MOVE PIP Button ............................................................. 12,27

MUTE Button .......................................................................... 12

MU_I'EDisplay ..................................................... .......:2...... 8,12

NORM/UNIFIED Switch ....................................................... 38

Number Buttons .............................................................. _.12,37,

OFF TIME Function ....... _....................... _............................... 19

ON TIME Function ................................................................. 19

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On-Screen Displays .................................................................. 8

Optianal Accessories ........................................................ 44-46

Order Form (Accessories) ................................................. 46,47

PARENTAL CONTROL Display .......................................... 8,21

PARENTAL CONTROL Function ........................................... 21

PA USE Button ................................................................... _....37

PICI'URE RESET Function .................................................... 13

Picture Adjustments ............................................................... 13

Picture Meniory ...................................................................... 13

Picture-in-Picture .............................................................. 26-27

Picture-in-Picture Buttons ............................................ 12,26,27

PIP Button .................................................................... 12,26,27

PLAY Button .............................................. _............................ 37

Plugging in Cords .............................................................. :....28

Positioning Cables .................................................................. 28

Positioning Speakers .............................................................. 28

Positioning TV ......................................................................... 2

POWER Button .............................................................. 7, I0,12

Power Cord ............................................................................ 2,3

Power Failures ........................................................................ 19

Power Indicator ........................................................................ 7

Precautions (Safety) .............. :...................... Inside Front Cover

Product Registration ..................................... Inside Front Cover

PROG Button ................................... :.................................. L.37

Programming Remote .................................................. 33,38,42

RE(; (Record) Button ............................................................. 37

Registration Card ......................................... Inside Front Cover

Remote Control .............................................. .9-11,33,38,42,45

Remote, Programming ................................................. 33,38,42

Repair ...................................................................... Back Cover

Replacing Batteries .................................................................. 9

REW (Rewind) Button ............................................................ 37

S- V_DEO Connector ........................ _.......... 8,12,22,24,29,37,39

Safety Precautions ........................................ Inside Front Cover

SAP. ........................................................................................ 15

Scrambled Channels ..................................................... 31,32,34

SELECT OUT Jacks ................................................ 29,36,39,41

Ser6ce ............................................................... .47,Back Cover

SET CLOCK Display ........................................................ 5,8,19

Setting Sleep Timer ................................................................ 18

SETUP MENU ............................................................... 4,16:25

SHARPNESS Adjustment ....................................................... 13

SLEEP Display ......................................................... •.......... 8,18

SLEEP TIMER Function ............................ _...................... 16,18

Sleep Timer Display ............ ................................................ 8,18

Sleep Timer, Clearing ............................................................. 18

SPEAKER Switch ............................................... :.............. 29,43

Speaker Connections .. ............................................................ 43

SPEAKERS Function ..................................... :................... 15,43

Stacking Components ............................................................. 28

Stmld .......................................... :............................................ 45

Status Displays ......................................................................... 8

STEREO Indicator ............ ........................................... ......... 8,15

STEREO/SAP Function ............................................ 15

SWAP Button .......................................................................... 27

Table of Contents ...................................................................... 1

Time Display ............... ............................................................. 8

TINT Adjustment ................................................................... 13

Tips on Connecting Components ........................................... 28

TREBLE Function .................................................................. 15

Trouble Checks ..................................... ................. ........... 47-49

TV Button ............................................................... 3,4,7,8,10,11

TV Mode ................ ............................................................ 10ill

VCR 1 CHAN Function ..................................................... 16,24

VCR 2 CHAN Function ..................................................... 16,24

VCR Channel Setup ............................................................... 24

VCR Connections ............................................................... 35,36

VCR Mode ...................................................................... ,..37,38

VCRs, Other Brands .......................................................... 38,42

VCR Button ........................................................ 10,24,26,38,39

VCR2 Button ....................................................... 10,24,26,38,39

VIDEO MENU ........................................................................ 13

Video Game Caution ...................................................... 1,13,40

Video Input Channels ............................... 22,29,34,36,38,39,40

Viewing Area ............................................................................. 2

VOL (Volume) Buttons .......................................... 3,7,12,14,20

Warranty ................................................................. .Back Cover

Warranty Registration Card ........................... Inside Front Cover

STOP Button ................. .......................................................... 37

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any _lefect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase:

• 1 year for labor charges. . One year for parts.

• Two years.for picture tube.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

What we will do:

• Pay any ,h,uthorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television.

• P;_y any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your

television.

How you get service:

• Request in-home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter.

To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your 13ealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the _ervice technician your evidence of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Ialstallation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• l_',emotecontrol batteries.

• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The

return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other

rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your television outside the U.S.A.:

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