RCA P52810 User Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

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WARNING

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

this TV to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside,

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

A his symbol indicates

• dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

This symbol indicates

important instructions
accompanying the product.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour 6viter leschocs61ectriques, introduire la

lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqO aufond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

If fixed (non-moving)'imagesare left on the screen for long periods, they
may be permanentlyinn-pPinted bn the screen. Such images include
network Iogos, pho_bers, and video games. This damage is not
covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these
images should be avoided.

Cable TV Installer. This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (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.

FIRSTTHINGS FIRST ............................ ,.......... 3

Connecting your TV ....................................................... 4

TV Only ..................................................................... 4

TV with other Components ..................................... 4

USING THE MENU SYSTEM ........................... 7

The Menu Rule: Point and Select ................................. 8

What is Point and Select? ........................................ 8

Menus and Control Panels .......................................... 10

Menus ..................................................................... 10

Control Panels ........................................................ 11

Choice Lists ............................................................. 12

Numeric Entry ......................................................... 13

INTERACTIVE SETUP ..................................... 15

Entering Setup ............................................................. 16

Select a Language ....................................................... 16

Auto Channel Search ................................................... 17

Setthe Time ................................................................. 18

Set the VCR1 Channel ................................................. 19

Set the DVD.VCR2 Channel ........................................ 20

Set the SAT-CABLE Channel ....................................... 21

Label the Channels ...................................................... 22

PROGRAMMI NG TH E REMOTE .................. 25

Programming the Remote ......................................... 26

To Control a VCR .................................................... 26

To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ........ 28

To Control an RCA Audio Device .......................... 28

To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........ 29

Using the Remote to Control a Device ....................... 29

TOUR OF THE TV ............................................ 31

Remote Buttons ........................................................... 32

Back Panel .................................................................... 34

Front Panel ................................................................... 36

Channel Marker ........................................................... 37

QUICK REFERENCE ........................................ 39

Audio Menu ................................................................. 40

Picture Quality Menu .................................................. 41

ScreenMehu ................................................................ 42

Channel Menu ............................................................. 43

Time Menu., ................................................................ 45

Parental ControlsMenu .............................................. 46

Setup Menu ................................................................. 47

ADVANCED FEATURES ................................. 49

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .............................. 50

Fetch Menu .................................................................. 52

Choosing an Audio Processor ..................................... 53

Closed Captioning ....................................................... 54

To display Closed Captioning ................................ 54

Closed Captioning Modes ...................................... 55

On-screen Program Details ......................................... 56

APPENDIX A: USING THE

TV CONNECTIONS ........................................ 57

APPENDIX B: CONNECTING

OTH ER COMPONENTS ................................. 68

APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 70

APPENDIX D: LIMITED WARRANTY ......... 72

APPENDIX E: CARE AND CLEANING .......... 73

ACCESSORI ES ................................................. 74

INDEX .............................................................. 77

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HI, I'M MARK.

I wrote this manual to help you get the most from
your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I

designed this user's manual to give you the

information you need.., when you need it.
READ THE FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS

The manual isdesigned to get you started quickly...
and let you catch up on the details when you get a
chance. The first four sections of the manual will get
your TV up and running. You'll learn how to use the

menu system, run the interactive setup routine and
program the remote.

The rest of the manual gives you the specifics:a tour

of the TV, a quick reference guide, the advanced

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

First things first.

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FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

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STEP 1

Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and
Connections Foldout

STEP 2: CONNECT'ING YOUR "IV

If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or
cable system, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If
you're going to connect the TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD
player or other component, look at the Connections Foldout. The
Connections Foldout details ten diagrams that are recommended
for hooking up the TV to a cable box or antenna, one or two
VCRs, a DVD player, and a satellite receiver.

TV ONLY

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to
your TV. Connect the cable as shown. If you have a VCR or other

components to connect to the TV, skip to the top of the next
page.

"rv WITH OTH E R COMPON ENT$

Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD
player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and
other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for

detailed information about using each of these connections.

If your components don't match those shown on the foldout, or
if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific
component user manuals.

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STE P 3

Plug in the TV.
Plug the end into the wail outlet_ matching the wide blade of

the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the
plug completely.

STEP 4

Put batteries in the remote.

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.

• Insert four AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and -

ends of each battery in the compartment.

• Replace the cover.

STEP 5

Turn on the TV.

PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.

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STEP 6

Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which isa brief

overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.

STEP 7

Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure

the TV. The first steps ask you to select your preferred language
for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search,

which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's

memory. You can skip any of the steps and return to them later.

If the picture appears to have a
double or triple image, you may have
to adjust the color convergence.

Details can be found under the

Screen menu heading in the Quick

Reference section.

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ONE RULE TO REMEMBER

You control and customize the TV by making

changes to various control panels in the menu

system. The great thing is, you only need to know

one rule: point and select.

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USING THE MENU SYSTEM

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THE MENU RULE: POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and
control panels: point and select.

WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT?.

The point and select method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the
remote.

To point up or down, pressthe up or down arrows. To point

left or right, press the left or right arrows.

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU.SELECT.

Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and
make the change or go to a place you have indicated.

For example, to select the Channel menu from the Main menu:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

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Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the word
Channel is highlighted.

Tip: You can also select a menu item

by entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.

PressCLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to

TV viewing.

Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU.SELECT
button on this remote works as a
PROGRAM button in VCR mode. The
rest of this manual refers to this

button only as MENU.

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3. PressMENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up.

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Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.
Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and

return to TV viewing.
if you ever want to leave the menu system, pressCLEAR.

Once you know how to point and select your way through the

menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do

the real work in the menu system.

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MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS

There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control

panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have to
move through at least one menu--the Main menu.

MENUS

The first menu iscalled the Main menu. To bring up the Main

menu:

1. PressMENU on the remote or front panel:

Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are

two ways to make a choice in a menu:

• Point and select with the MOVE arrows and MENU.

• Pressa number button on the remote. For example, in the
Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

• Point to Exit and press MENU.

• Press0 on the remote.

• PressCLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the
screen and you are returned to "IV viewing.

Feel free to explore the menu system.
If you're ever unsure where you are in
the menu system, or you're just plain
tired of exploring, press CLEAR to
remove the menus from the screen
and start over again.

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CONTROL PAN ELS

Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you
choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or

brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice
lists, and humeric entry.

Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
For example, to adjust the TV's contrast:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Picture Quality and press MENU. The Picture Quality
menu comes up.

3. PressMENU to select BasicPicture Controls. The Picture
Controls menu comes up.

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4. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line.

Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the contrast.

Now that you know how the Contrast slider works, you know

how all sliders work.

I ou don't need to remember the

names of the control panel types.

Once you've learned how each type
works, you'll be able to use any pert
of the menu system.

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CHOICE LISTS

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of
settings. The current setting in a choice list isalways the
highlighted item.

For example, to indicate whether you're currently using a home

antenna or a cable TV signals:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Channel and press MENU. The Channel menu comes
up.

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Point to Signal Type and press MENU. The Signal Type choice
list comes up with the current setting highlighted. For
example:

4. Point to the correct setting for your connection and press
MENU. As soon as you select a choice, the TV savesyour

°change, and you are returned to the previous menu.

5. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.

6. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.

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NUMERIC ENTRY

A numeric entry control panel isused to enter numbers or

letters.
For example, to set the current time:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Time and pressMENU.

3. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric
entry control panel comes up. Notice the pointer underneath

the first column.

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Pressthe up arrow to enter a number in that column.

Pressthe right arrow to move to the next column, then press

the up or down arrow to enter a number.

Repeat Step 5 until you have entered the hour and minute
for the current time. Notice that when you reach the last
column, pressing the up or down arrow changes whether the
time reads AM or PM.

When you have entered the correct time, press MENU. You

are returned to the Time menu.

8. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu.

9. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.

If the control panel is not set at the

current time, use the left arrow to go
back over the columns and the up
arrow to make changes.
You can also enter numbers directly

by using the number buttons.

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THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE
Your "IV has software that tells it what to do, just

like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes

you through the steps needed to configure the TV:

• Select a menu language

• Search for available channels

• Set the time

• Set the VCR1 channel

• Set the DVD/VCR2 channel

• Set the SAT/CABLE channel

• Make the channel list and labels

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INTERACTIVE SETUP

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Complete the first two steps, Select

Language and Auto Channel Search, to
receive antenna or cable TV signals. After

that, you can skip other steps and return
to them at your convenience.

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ENTERING SETUP

Setup is accessed through the Main menu:

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

3. PressMENU to begin the Setup routine.

SELECT A LANGUAGE

The first part of the setup routine asksyou to select your

preferred language for the menuing system.

1. Point to your preferred language for the menuing system.

2. PressMENU to select that language for the menuing system.

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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The next part of the setup routine asksyou if you want the TV to

search automatically for all channels available through your
antenna or cable TV system. This issometimes called

"autoprogramming."

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PressMENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it

hasfinished.

2. PressMENU to continue.

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You must complete the Auto Channel

Search to receive TV signals and put
channels in memory.

Auto Channel Search can also be
accessed through the Channel menu.

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SETTHE TIME

The next step lets you set the time of day.

1. PressMENU to bring up the Set _ime control panel.

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Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and
minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll

through the numbers and change from AM to PM.

3. PressMENU to continue.

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$ETTHE VCR1 CHANNEL

The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the
VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to
when you pressthe VCR1 button on the remote.

For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input
jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the
Video 1 input channel when you pressthe VCR1 button. If you
don't have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step
or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For
more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)

1. PressMENU to bring up the VCR1 choice list.

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Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use

the table shown at the right to select the VCR1 channel.

3. PressMENU to continue.

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If you used
Connection A
Connection B
Connection C
Connection D
Connection E
Connection F
Connection G
Connection H
Connection I

Select

Video I Input
Video I Input
Video I Input

Video I Input

Not Connected

Not Connected

Video 2 Input

Channel 3*

Video 2 Input

Or Channel 4, depending on how
your VCR's 3/4 switch is set.

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SET TH E DVD/VCR2 CHANN EL

The next step lets you set the DVD/VCR2 channel. When you set
the DVD/VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to
tune to when you press the DVDeVCR2 button on the remote.

For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2
input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the

Video 2 input channel when you press DVDoVCR2. If you don't

have a DVD/VCR2 component connected to the TV, skip this step

or select Not Connected from the DVD/VCR2 Channel choice list.
(For more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)

1. PressMENU to bring up the DVD/VCR2 choice list.

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

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use
the table at right to select the DVD/VCR2 channel.

3. PressMENU to continue.

If you used

Connection A

Connection B
Connection C

Connection D
Connection E
Connection F
Connection G
Connection H
Connection I

Select

Not Connected
Not Connected

Video 2 Input
Channel 3*

Video I Input

Not Connected
Not Connected

Video 2 Input
Channel 3*

* Or Channel 4, depending on how

your VCR's 3/4 switch is set.

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SET TH E SAT/CABLE CHANNEL

The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLEchannel. When you set
the SAT/CABLEchannel, you're telling the TV what channel to
tune to when you press the SAToCABLEbutton on the remote.

For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna

jack on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to

channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to

channel 3 when you press SATocABLE. If you don't have a

satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV, skip this step
or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLEChannel choice list.

(For more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)

1. PressMENU to bring up the SAT/CABLEchoice list.

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Point to the choice that matches the way you have your
satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV.

If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use
the table at the right to select the SAT/CABLEchannel.

PressMENU to complete the Setup routine and return to TV

viewing.

Important:

If you have both a satellite receiver
and a cable box connected to the TV...

...The remote cannot control both a
cable box and the satellite receiver.
The chart details how to set the
SAToCABLEbutton to control the
satellite receiver. You must then use

your cable box remote to control the

cable box. You may, however, prefer

to use the satellite receiver remote

for satellite programming, and set
your SATeCABLEbutton to control
your cable box. It's your choice.

If you used With Cable Box

Select
Connection A Channel 3*
Connection B Channel 3*

Connection C Channel 3*
Connection D Channel 3*
Connection E Channel 3*
If you used With Satellite

Receiver Select
Connection F Video I Input
Connection G Video I Input
Connection H Video I Input
Connection I Video I Input

* Or Channel 4, depending on how

your VCR's 3/4 switch is set.

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LABEL THE CHANNELS

The next step lets you make your channel list and label your
channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference
section.)

1. PressMENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel.

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Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different
areas of the control panel (called "fields").

Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers
and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You

may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's

TV section for ideas on labelling the channels.

Repeat this processfor each of your channels. Then press
MENU to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in
memory.

Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Chan # field. This
works even if you're not in the Chan
# field. Or, enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons on
the universal remote. To enter a

number greater than 99, press and
hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit,
then press the two remaining

numbers.

The list and labels feature can also be

accessed from the Channel menu.
Because this procedure can be time
consuming, feel free to skip this step

and come back to it later.

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What Now?

Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back,
relax, and enjoy the TV. Or...

Program the Remote

Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to

program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc
player, and other component. To find out how to program the
remote, go to the next section.

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IF YOU HAVE A VCR OR OTHER

COMPONENT...

The universal remote can be programmed to control

most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite
receivers, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have
an RCA, GE, or ProScan component, you probably
don't need to program it at all--other

manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.

NOW WATCH SOME "IV.:

Once you've programmed the remote, you will have
completed all four setup sections. Now you can sit

back and enjoy the TV. If you want to know more
about the different parts of the "IV, see the next
section, Tour of the 73/. Refer to the other sections
and appendices as needed.

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

The universal remotecan be programmed to control most

brands of remote controllable VCRs and cable boxes. The remote
isalready programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs

VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other

manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.

PROGRAMMI NG TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL

A VCR

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be

programmed, turn the VCR on, point the remote at the VCR,
and press the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel
up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the
remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control
yourVCR:

1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed.

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

on the next page.

3. Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote.

4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

5. Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds
to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing VCR1 and
POWER to see if the VCR responds.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand,

until the VCR responds to the remote commands.

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You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control any
devices.

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This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.
Use the codes shown at right or on

the sheet packed in with your remote.

To program the DVDoVCR2 button to
control a second VCR, follow these

steps but use the DVDoVCR2 button

instead of the VCR1 button.

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Universal Remote VCR Codes

Admiral ................................. 06,79

Aiwa ........................................... 15

Akai ................... 03,17,22,23,63,66

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

Bell&Howell ............................... 02

Broksonic ................................... 10

Candle ........................ 07,09,13,44,

....;..................................... 45,46,52

Cannon .................................. 08,53

Capehart .................................... 01

Citizen ........................ 07,09,13,44,

.......................................... 45,46,52

Colortyme .................................. 14

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

Curtis-Mathes ............ 00,07,08,14,

........................... 15,44,46,53,64,67

Daewoo ....................... 13,45,52,76

DBX ....................................... 14,16

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

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

Electrohome .............................. 27

EmerSon ...... 08,09,10,13,15,20,23,

.......................... 27,34,41,42,47,49,

........................... 57,62,65,67,68,70

Fisher ............ 02,12,18,19,43,48, 58

Funai .......................................... 15

GE ...................... 00,07,08,32,37,53

Goldsta r ...................... 09,14,46,60

Harman Kardon ......................... 14

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

Instant Replay ............................. 08

JCL.............................................. 08

JCPenney .............. 02,05,07,08,14,

................................ 16,30,35,51,53

JVC..................... 02,14,16,30,46,74

Kenwood .......... 02,14,16,30,44,46

KLH............................................. 73

Lloyd ........................................... 15

Logik .......................................... 31

Magnavox ................... 08,29,53,56

Marantz ................ 02,08,14,16,29,

..................................... 30,44,46,61

Marta ......................................... 09

MEI ............................................. 08

Memorex ..................... 08,09,12,15

MGA ...................................... 04,27

Midland ...................................... 32

Minolta ................................. 05,35

Mitsubishi ............. 04,05,27,35,40

Montgomery Ward .................... 06

MTC ....................................... 07,15

Multitech .................... 07,15,31,32

NEC ..... 02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64

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Panasonic .................... 08,53,75,77

Pentax .............................. 05,35,44

Pentex Research + ..................... 46

Philco ........................... 08,29,53,56

Philips .................................... 08,29

Pioneer ............................. 05,16,50

Portland ........................... 44,45,52

ProScan ...................................... 00

Quartz ........................................ 02

Quasar ................................... 08,53

Radio Shack/Realistic ...... 02,06,08,

...................... 09,12,15,19,27,43,53

RCA..... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69

Samsung ................. 07,13,22,32,42

Sansui .................................... 16,71

Sanyo ..................................... 02,12

Scott ....................... 04,13,41,49,68

Sears ... 02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43,48

Sharp ...................... 06,24,27,39,45

Shintom ....................... 17,26,31,55

Signature ................................... 15

Sony .................................. 17,26,38

Sylvania .................. 08,15,29,53,56

Symphonic ................................. 15

Tandy ..................................... 02,15

Tashiko ....................................... 09

Tatung ........................................ 30

Teac .................................. 15,30,69

Technics ...................................... 08

Teknika ........................ 08,09,15,21

Toshiba ................... 05,13,19,48,49

Totevision .............................. 07,09

TMK ............................................ 67

Unitech ....................................... 07

Vector Research ............... 14,16,44

Victor .......................................... 16

Video Concepts ................ 14,16,44

Videosonic .................................. 07

Wards .................... 05,06,07,08,09,

...................... 12,13,15,25,27,31,35

Yamaha .................. 02,14,16,30,46

Zenith ..................... 11,17,26,72,79

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PROG_I NG TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL

A DVD PLAYER OR LASERDISC PLAYER

The remote's DVDoVCR2 button is preprogrammed to control the

primary functions of an RCA, GE, or ProScan DVD player. If you
would like this button to control a device other than a DVD

player, you may program the remote to control a laserdisc player
or VCR. To program the DVDoVCR2 button to control a device,

use the DVD player or laserdisc player codes at the right or the

VCR codes on the previous page.

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5.

Turn on the DVD player, laserdisc player or VCR.

Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code lists.
Pressand hold the DVD-VCR2 button on the remote.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the DVD-VCR2 button and pressPOWER or another

button to see if the device responds to the remote
c()mmands.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand,
until the device responds to the remote commands.

l DVD Player Codes 1

GE ............................................. .. 78

ProScan ...................................... 78

RCA............................................. 78

Laserdisc Player Codes ]

Pioneer .................................. 33,37

ProScan ................................. 33,37

RCA........................................ 33,37

PROGRA/V_MING TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL

AN RCA AUDIO DEVICE:

Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an
audio receiver or amplifiernit does not control other brands of

audio equipment. Also, the remote may need to be programmed

for your equipment. This remote may not operate all models of
the brands that are shown at right. Use the codes below or on
the sheet packed in with your remote.

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

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

•3. Pressand hold the AUDIO button.

.

5.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the AUDIO button and press POWER or CH ^

(channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the audio
device responds to the remote commands.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand

t

until the audio device responds to the remote commands.

Audio Codes

RCA/Dimensla

AM/FM ....................................... 03

CD ............................................... 07

Tape ............................................ 06

Phono ......................................... 05

Aux ............................................. 04

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A

SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX

Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company
to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own

remote, then you may also be able to usethe TV's remote with

your cable box. This remote may not operate all models of the

brands that are shown. Use the codes at the right, or on the
sheet packed with your remote.

1. Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver.

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

3. Pressand hold the SATeCABLE button on the remote.

.

5.

.

Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
Release the SATeCABLE button and press POWER or CH ^

(channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the cable box
responds to the remote commands.

Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand
until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the
remote commands.

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE

Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes,
you are ready to use it to control your devices.

To operate the device:

1. Pressthe device button (TV,VCR1, SATeCABLE, DVDeVCR2, or
AUDIO) to set the remote to control the device.

2. PressPOWER to turn the device off or on.

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

Satellite I Cable Box Codes

ABC .............................. 22,46,53,54

Anvision ................................ 07,08

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

Chaparral .............................. 80,81

Cheyenne ................................... 81

Diamond .................................... 56

Drake ..................................... 82,83

Eagle ..................................... 07,08

Eastern Int ............................... ... 02

General Instruments... 46,92,93,94

GI 400 ...... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36

Hamlin .................... 03,12,13,34,48

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

Jerrold ......... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,

........................... 36,45,46,47,62,65

Macom .................................. 37,43

Magnavox ........ 07,08,19,21,26,28,

................................ 29,32,33,40,41

NSC ............................................. 09

Oak ................................... 01,16,38

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

Panasonic .................... 03,27,39,61

Philips ............... 07,08,19,21,26,28,

................................ 29,32,33,40,41

Pioneer ............................. 18,20,44

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

RCA................................... 00,27,66

Realistic ............................. ......... 84

Regal ................................ 03,12,13

Regency ................................. 02,33

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

Sierra I,II,lll ................................. 81

Sci. Atlanta ............. 03,22,35,63,64

Signature ................................... 46

Sony DBS.................................... 95

Sprucer ....................................... 27

Starcom ...................................... 46

Stargate 2000 ............................ 58

STSl,2,3,4 .................... 85,86,87,88

Sylvania ................................. 11,59

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

Texscan ............................. 10,11,59

Tocom ..................... 17,21,49,50,55

Toshiba ....................................... 89

Uniden ....................................... 90

Unika ................................ 31,32,41

Universal .......................... 51,52,60

Video Cipher II ........................... 91

Viewstar ........... 07,08,19,21,26,28,

................................ 29,32,33,40,41

Warner Amex ............................. 44

Zenith .......................... 14,42,57,61

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A PICTURE BOOK TOUR
This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least

the parts you'll actually use):

• The Remote Control

• TheChannel Marker

• The Back Panel

• - The Front Panel

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REMOTE BU3 'ONS

POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if

programmed, turns on and off most VCRs.
VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR

mode. Also turns on the TV.
SATeCABLE If programmed, turns on satellite receiver or cable

box. Putsthe remote in SAT.CABLE mode. Also turns on the TV.
DVDoVCR2 If programmed, turns on DVD player or second VCR

or laserdisc player. Putsthe remote in DVDeVCR2 mode. Also

turns on the TV.

AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts
the remote in audio mode.

TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also

displays channel information.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If

programmed, provides transport control for some remote-
controllable VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and
CD players.

VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume.

CH ^ or CH v Scansup or down through the current channel list.
Pressonce to change the channel up or down; press and hold to
continue changing channels.

INFO Brings up channel information. Pressrepeatedly to see
detailed program information, if available.

SKIP Pressonce before changing channels and the TV will wait

30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press
repeatedly to add more time.

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

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.

(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time
settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit
channel, pressthe two digits. To enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold the first digit, then add the second two. Example:
to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1, press 2, then press 3.

FAVqNPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available

input sources (VID1, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press

to select available channel lists.

vc_l sAt_j_ I

O0

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

r-6-1r -i rn-I

INFO

0

0

MUTE

SKIP

O

CHo

GO BACK

4 0 50 6 0

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FAVelNPUT ANTENNA

oO

PIP ,_. FETCH

SOUND

0

For more details, see the previous
section, Programming the Remote.

J

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ANTENNA Functions as TVNCR button in VCR mode, TVI

receiver button in SAT.CABLE mode.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and

returns you to TV viewing.
MENU*SELECT Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu

system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous

menu. When in VCR mode, it functions asa PROGRAM button.
RESET

Picture
Picture

Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting

Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different
Control Preset.

MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu
system. Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP

window when no menus are on the screen.

PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Pressagain to
remove the PIP window.

FETCH Brings up the FETCH menu. Point to different menu
items with the arrow buttons. PressMENU to select a highlighted

FETCH menu item.

SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIPwindow.

O! CTRL Selectsthe picture window, (that is, the main or PIP
window) that is changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons.

SOUND Press once to display the audio processor control panel.

Point and select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to

exit.

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BACK PAN EL

VIDEO VIDEO R

INPUT 1 _ _ INPUT 2

R _ UMONO

UMONO

ANT

e

INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR,
satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player.

L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are
connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The

left audio connector is usually white.
RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio

connector is usually red.
VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is

usually yellow.
S-VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S-Video

capability, such as an S-video satellite receiver, DVD player or

VCR. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the three

audio/video cables as well as the S-Video connector.

INPUT 2 Provides a connection for a second video component
such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player.

I./MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are
connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The

left audio connector is usually white.

RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio
connector is usually red.

VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is

usually yellow.

ANT (Antenna) Provides connection to a home antenna or cable
TV system.

If you are connecting a component to

the VIDEO 1 INPUT and you are using

S-Video, remember to connect the
regular VIDEO 1 INPUT video cable as

well.

Hooking up components isn't hard,
but double-checking the cable and
jack connections may help you avoid
problems.

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AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level

stereo audio output.

Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an
amplifier that does not have its own volume control or
remote control.

Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an AN receiver or
amplifier that has its own remote control.

You can choose the type of audio output by selecting the Audio
Output & Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.

I o connect an amplified subwoofer to 1

the TV, use the left (L) AUDIO OUTPUT

jack.

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FRONT PANEL

MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it

selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
Cll v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu

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

points up to items and adjusts menu controls.

VOL - Decreases the yolum e. When in the menu system, VOL -

isused to point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL ÷ Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is

used to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.

The front panel above shows a typical

button layout. The exact look of the
buttons may be,different from those
on the front of your TV.

If you turn Parental Control on, or
lockout the front panel, the front
panel no longer provides accessto
the menus. For more information, see
Parental Control, in the Quick

Reference section.

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CHANNEL MARKER

There are several indicators that come up when you change

channels, press the INFO button, or press the TV button. This
display iscalled the Channel Marker.

12:01 Displays the current time.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current

channel.

VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
VlD1 Displays the current channel or input channel.

Mute (or Stereo) Mute isdisplayed when you mute the audio.
Stereo is displayed when the current channel isbroadcasting in
Stereo.

SAP Displayed when the current channel isbroadcasting SAP
(Second Audio Program) information.

PIP 59 (PIP Chart) Displays the current PIPchannel.
Remote batteries are low Displayed when the batteries in the

remote need to be replaced.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip

(SKIP) timer.

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IJi

A SHORT GUI DE TO THE MENU SYSTEM

This section provides a brief explanation of all the
menu commands. These commands are organized in
the chapter by their location in the Main menu.

Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust
the way the TV sounds.

Picture Quality Contains the controls that let

you adjust the picture.
Screen Contains the controls that let you adjust

the projection tubes' alignment, menu language,
and closed-caption mode and display.

Channel Contains all the commands used to
control your channels, including custom-building

your channel list and setting up your TV to
control the components connected to the TV.

• Time Contains the controls that let you set the

time and schedule the TV to turn off and on at

specific times.

• Parental Controls Contains the controls that
let you block out specific channels and locks the
TV's front panel controls.

• Setup Begins an interactive setup routine that

lets you adjust your TV's menu system, channel
list and how your TV receives signals from other

components.

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AUDIO MENU

Mute PressMENU to reduce the TV*svolume to its minimum

level. PressMENU again to restore the volume.

Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's
treble, bassand balance.

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes,
which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Usethis setting when
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and

right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials
have stereo audio. The TV displays the word STEREOwhen
you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in
a second language, if one isavailable. The TV displays the
word SAP when you tune to a program that isbroadcast with
SAP information. SAPaudio is broadcast in mono.

Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you
turn the TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio
outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.

Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV's
speakers on and allows variable output from the TV's audio
output jacks.

Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's
speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's audio

output jacks.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's
speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio

output jacks.

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PICTURE QUALITY MENU

Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for
adjusting the way the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark
areas of the picture.

Color Adjusts the richnessof the color.

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

Auto Color Displaysa choice list that lets you turn on the
feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This
is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you
switch from channel to channel.) Choose On or Off, depending
on your preference. It's your choice.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of
three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette
of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of

picture colors.
Picture Control Presets Displays a choice list that lets you

select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting,
Normal Lighting or Soft Lighting. Choose the setting that is best
for your viewing environment.

Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you turn
on the feature that automatically reduces noise, or "snow," from
the picture.

I Pressthe RESETbutton on the remote !

to bring up the Picture Control Presets I

choice list. Point to the desired setting; /
press MENU to select it. J

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SCREEN MENU

Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you
choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the

screen.

Off No captioning information displayed.

On Always Captioning information shown always, when

a;_ailable.

On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning

information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is

muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning

information isnot displayed when the sound is not muted.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you
choose which captioning mode isused for displaying captioning

information.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your
preferred language: English, Spanish or French.

Adjusting Projection TV Lets you adjust the TV's three color

projection tubes for precise picture alignment.
Selecting Green Centering brings up a control panel that lets you

center the green projection tube on the screen. Selecting Red
Convergence or Blue Convergence lets you align the red and blue
projection tubes.

Center the green projection tube first. Then, adjust the red and

blue projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen

appear white.

Your projection TV has three color

projection tubes-one for red, one for
green, and one for blue. When the

tubes are precisely aligned they

create the color images you see on

the TV screen. Over time, the picture

can drift out of alignment due to
normal bumps and vibrations or
moving the TV. If you notice rings or
halos around objects in the picture,
you may want to adjust the picture
tubes.

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CHANNEL MENU

signal "11_ •Displays a choice list that lets you select the
current antenna type.

UHFNHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an
off-air antenna for TV signals.

Cable W Choose this if you are currently using cable or a
cable box for TV signals.

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for
all the channels available through the antenna input. When the
TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list; inactive
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be

removed from the channel list.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-

build your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label

for each channel. Follow the on-screen directions to enter your

channels and other information.

Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down

through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel

number directly using the number buttons.
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list

are available when you scan up and down using the CHAN
buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether
the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or isnot
included (No) in the Normal channel list.

Chan Labels Usethe up and down arrows to enter a six-
character label for each channel. Hold the button down to

scroll quickly through the characters. Press RESETto clear a

label. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.

Channel Directory Displays all of the labeled channels. In the
Channel Directory control panel, you can select a channel by
entering the channel number, or by pressing MENU to return to

the current channel.

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(Channel Menu continued)

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a
component button (VCR1, DVD.VCR2, or SATeCABLE).

Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select

the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1

button.

Set DVDNCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you

select the channel that the TV tunes to when you pressthe

DVDeVCR2 button.

Set SATICable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you
select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the
SATeCABLEbutton.

The choices are:

Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a
component connected to an antenna or video input on the
back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a
channel when the particular component button is pressed.

Channel 2 (SATICable only) Choose this if your component

isconnected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and
you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the
specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the

component's Ch 2/3/4 switch isset to channel 2.

Channel 3 Choose this if your component isconnected to
the antennajack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV
to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified

component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's

Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

Channel 4 Choose this if your component isconnected to

the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV

to tune to channel 4 when you pressthe specified

component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's

Ch 3/4 switch isset to channel 4.

Video I Input Choose thisif your component is connected

to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the

"IV to tune to Video1 input when you pressthe specified

component button.
Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected

to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the
"IV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the specified
component button.

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TIME MENU

Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the
amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a
schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Make

: lure to tom the schedule On. The on-screen directions guide

you through the steps needed to set the schedule.

lrln_ Displays a control panel that lets you enter the

current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the
steps needed to set the time.

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PARENTAL CONTROLS ME N U

Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls
feature.

Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets
you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the

TV's front panel controls.

Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down
through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel

number directly using the number buttons.
Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choose

whether the channel indicated should be shown when the
Channel Block feature isturned on. Select Yesto indicate

that the channel can be shown at any time, regardless of
whether Channel Block isturned on. Select No to indicate

that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when
Channel Block is turned on. Important: You must turn the

Channel Block feature on. (See Channel Block, below.)

Channel Block Displays a control panel that lets you decide
when a channel can be viewed.

Off All channels are available
On Always The front panel CH (channel) buttons will

tune only to channels that you have marked as "Parent
Approved." The remote will still tune to any channel.

Scheduled Selected channels will be blocked out
between start and stop times you enter in the control

panel. The front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune only
to channels that you have marked as "Parent Approved."
The remote will still tune to any channel.

Front Panel Lockout Displays a control panel that lets you lock
(disable) the TV's front control panel, or unlock (enable) the TV's
front control panel. The remote will still tune to any channel.

If you can't access a channel or use

the TV's front panel control, maybe

you've forgotten to turn off a
parental control. Check the Channel

Block and Front Panel Lockout control
panels.

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SETUP MENU

The setup routine isdetailed earlier in the manual in the

Interactive Setup section.

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THIS SECTIONS DETAILS HOWTO USE FIVE OF
TH E TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES:

• PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation

• Fetch Menu Display

• Choosing an audio processor

• Using Closed Captioning

• Displaying on-screen Program Details

For more about the different |
menus and control panels in the

J

menu system, see the Quick

Reference section.

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PI P (PICTU RE-I N-PICTURE) OPERATION

The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second,
smaller picture on top of the main picture.

A BRI EF EXPLANATION

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

PIP Buttons

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

PIP Brings up the PIPwindow. PressPIPagain to remove the
window.

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

SWAP Switches, or Uswaps," the video from the PIPwindow
with the main picture.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Letsyou switch channel control
between the PIP window and the main picture.

PtP

CH CTRL

A typical use of SWAP is to scan
through channels in the PIP window,
and when you find a channel you like,
press SWAP to display that channel in
the main picture, sending the current

channel to the PIP window.

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Using the PIP Feature

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

. Pressthe PIP button on the remote. The PIPwindow appears

on the screen. Notice the channel marker at the bottom of

the screen displays the current PIPchannel, not the main

picture channel.

2. Turn on the VCR and tune the PIP channel to receive the VCR
signal (Video1 or Video2).

Tip: You can turn the VCR on and tune to the VCR channel
with the press of a button. For example, if you program the
Autotune feature, you can tune to the Video1 input channel
when you pressthe VCR1 button on the remote. In PIP mode,

pressing the VCR1 button tunes the PIPwindow to the

Video1 input channel.

.

Use the channel up and down buttons and the other PIP

buttons, MOVE, SWAP and CH CTRLto adjust the two

pictures.

PIP Problems?

Make sure the remote isin the right mode. For example,
once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can't
SWAP the pictures until you put the remote in TV mode. Just
pressthe TV button.

No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite receivers
have an antenna or TV button. If your cable or off-air
antenna goes into your VCR or satellite receiver, then into
your TV, try pressing the antenna or TV button on the front
of the component.

Tip: If programmed to control your VCR, the ANTENNA

button on the remote acts as a TV/VCR button.

Check the connections. PIP requires a second video source,
like a VCR or satellite receiver, connected to your TV with
audio/video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need
extra equipment. Contact your cable company for more
information.

CABLE OR ANTENNA

VCR1

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

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

cables.

•yoi, can program the TV to tune to a
spedfic channel when you press the
VCR1, SAT-CABLE, and DVDoVCR2
buttons. This is an easy way to tune
the PIPwindow to the correct video

input channel.

Check out the Autotuning feature in
the Interactive Setup and Quick

reference sections.

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FETCH MENU

The FETCH menu isa short-cut to several commonly used
features and appears as colored icons at the bottom of your
screen. You can display the FETCH menu by pressing the FETCH

button on the remote. Use the arrow buttons to highlight an
item and press MENU to select it.

Sleep Timer Select this item to go directly to the
Sleep ]3mer control panel. Use the arrow buttons to
adjust the timer.

Front Panel Lockout Takes you directly to the
Front Panel Lock control panel. Here you can enable
or disable the buttons on the front of the TV.

Parental Controls Select this item to display the
Parental Controls menu. Select a menu item to go to
the desired control panel.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you

program the TV to turn on and off automatically.
Make sure to turn the schedule On.

Begin Setup Starts the Interactive Setup routine

that lets you choose a menu language, search for

available channels and set component channels.
Channel Directory Select this item to display a list

of all labeled channels in alphabetical order. Enter a
channel number togo to that channel or press MENU

to return to the current channel.

Exit Select this item to exit the FETCH menu and
return to normal channel Viewing.

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CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR

Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds.

There are two ways to change the audio processor: a) from the

Audio menu, and b) by pressing SOUND on the remote. For
more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section.

Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. PressMENU again to select the Audio menu.

3. Point to Audio Processorand press MENU. The Audio
Processor choice list comes up, with the current mode
highlighted.

4. Point to an audio processor mode and press MENU to selectit
and return to the Audio menu. The options are:

Mono Plays the sound in mono only.

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and

right channels.

Second Audio Program (SAP) Playsthe program's audio in

a second language, if one isavailable. Setting the audio
processor to SAP tells the TV to play the program's audio in

this second language, if one isavailable.

Choosing an audio processor from the remote

1. PressSOUND to display the audio processor choice list.

2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR
to exit.

The number of audio processor
d_es available depends on the type

of signal you are currently using. For
example, depending on the way you
have your VOlt connected to the TV,
the number of chokes isgreater
when you are watching TV than
when you are watching a video tape.

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CLOSED CAPTIONING

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information,
which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on
the TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a)

never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is

muted.

TO DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen menu comes up
with Closed Caption Display highlighted.

3. PressMENU to select Closed Caption Display.

.

Off No closed captioning information will be displayed.

On Always Closed Captioning will be displayed whenever it
isavailable.

On when sound is muted Closed captioning will be
displayed only when you have muted the sound by pressing

the MUTE button.

Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return

to the Screen menu.

Closed captioning is not available on
all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed
captioning information are applicable.
When a program is closed captioned,
the letters CC are displayed in the

channel marker.

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CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES

The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text

modes.

To Set the Closed Captioning Mode:

1. Select Screen from the Main menu

2. Point to Closed-Captioned Mode and press MENU. This choice
list comes up:

3. Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return
to the Screen menu.

Turning off Closed Captioning

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. PressMENU to select Closed Caption Display

3. Point to Offand press MENU. The closed captioning is turned

off and you are returned to the Screen menu.

If you are unsure of the differences
among the modes, you may prefer to

leave the closed captioned mode set

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ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS

Program providers have the option of sending information

through the airwaves along with their programs. If this

information isavailable, the TV can display it when you press
INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details:

1. PressINFO once to bring upthe channel marker.

2. PressINFO again to bring up the program title, the program's
length and elapsed time.

3. PressINFO again to bring up other program details such as

the story line and whether Closed-Captioning isavailable.

4. Press INFO again to clear the screen.
Whether all (or any) of the program details are displayed

depends on whether the program provider has sent the
information along with the program.

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THINGS TO DO BEFORE CONNECTING
COMPONENTS

Protect your components from power surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power

cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the TV and/or components before you
connect or disconnect any cables.

POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID

AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's

back panel instead of straight down the middle after

you connect your components.
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them

away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly

grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
your TV.

PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM
OVE RH EATI NG

Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.

Do not stack components.
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.

Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not flow around other
components.

Important:
This section assumes that you have

already used the Interactive Setup
and programmed the remote.

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TV AND MONO VCR (CONNECTION A)

This information applies to Connection A in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection A provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• mono sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (2) audio/video cables

• (2) coaxial cables
To connect:.

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection A.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the

Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION A

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:.

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. PressPLAY.

CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR1

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TV

See Connections Foldout,

Connection A

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TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION B)

This information applies to Connection B in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection B provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (2) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection B.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION B

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch anothen

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. PressPLAY.

CABLE, CABLEBOX. Ok ANTENNA

VCR1

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Connection B

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TV, VCR AND DVD PLAYER

(CONNECTION C)

This information applies to Connection C in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection C provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (2) coaxial cable

• (6) audio/video cables

• (1) S,Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables asshown in Connection C.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the

Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION C

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To record one program and watch another:.

1. PressVCR1 and tune to a channel.

2. Begin recording.

3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.

4. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1.

2. PressPLAY.

To play a disc:

1. PressDVD*VCR2.

2. PressPLAY.

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CABLE, CABLF BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR I

See Connections Foldout,

Connection C

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"IV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION D)

This information applies to Connection D in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection D provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

• Record from one VCR to the other
To use this connection you must have:

• (3) coaxial cable

• (6) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To €onnect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection D.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the

Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION D

To watch lr!/programs:

1. Turn VCR off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.
To record one program and watch anothen

1. Turn VCR2 off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. Begin recording.

4. Make sure the TVNCR switch on the VCR1 isset to TV.

5. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:

1. Press VCR1.

2. PressPLAY.

You can record from one tape
to another (tape dubbing):

1. Insert original tape into VCR2.

2. Insert blank tape into VCR1.

3. Press VCR1.

4. Set VCR to line input (for more, see
your VCR User Manual).

5. Press RECORD to begin recording.

6. Press DVDoVCR2, then press PLAY.

7. If you want to watch a different
channel, set both the TV/VCR

switch on both VCRs to TV; press
TV; then tune to a channel.

Note: The unauthorized recording of

satellite broadcasts, television

programs or other copyrighted
material may infringe the rights of

others.

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CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR1

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Connection D

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TVAND DVD PLAYER (CONNECTION E)

This information applies to Connection E in the Connections

Foldout.
Connection E provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

To Use this connection you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection E.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the

Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION E

To watch TV programs:.

1. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a disc:

1. PressDVD•VCR2.

2. PressPLAY.

CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA

See Connections Foldout,

Connection E

"IV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

(CONNECTION F)

This information applies to Connection F in the Connections

Foldout.
Connection F provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from the satellite receiver

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

To use this connection you must have:

• (3) coaxial cable

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

• stereo sound from satellite programming

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection F.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the

Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION F

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch satellite programming:

1. PressSATeCABLEand tune to a channel.

CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITESIGNAL

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Connection F

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TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

(CONNECTION G)

This information applies to Connection G in the Connections

Foldout.

Connection G provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (4) coaxial cable

• (6) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection G.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the

Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION G

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch Satellite programming:

1. PressSAT,CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record off-air broadcasts and watch a different channel:

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. Begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the TVNCR switch on
the VCR isset to TV; then pressTV and tune to a channel.

To play a tape on the VCR:.

1. pressVCR1 and then press PLAY.

CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ,ANTENNA

SATELLITERECEIVER

SATELLITESIGNAL

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See Connections Foldout,

Connection G

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TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, AND DVD

PLAYER (CONNECTION H)

This information applies to Connection H in the Connections

Foldo_Jt.

Connection H provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

• stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

• Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (4) coaxial cable

• (6) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables asshown in Connection H.

2. Return to First Things First, and do the Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION H

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch satellite programming:

1. PressSAT-C.4BLE and tune to a channel.
To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch

a different channel:

1. Turn satellite receiver off.

2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.

3. Press RECORD to begin recording.

4. To watch another channel, make sure the TVNCR switch on

the VCR isset to TV; then pressTV and tune to a channel.

_ To play a tape on the VCR:

1. PressVCR1 and then press PLAY.

To play a disc:

'1. PressDVD,VCR2 and then press PLAY.

CABLE. CABLEBOX. OR ANTENNA

SATELLITESIGNAL

SATELLITERECEIVER

See Connections Foldouto

Connection H

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"I'V, (2) VCRS, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

(CONNECTION I)

This information applies to Connection I in the Connections

Foldout.

ConneXion I provides:

• stereo sound from broadcast programs

= stereo sound from VCR

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

= Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel

To use this connection you must have:

• (5) coaxial cable

• (9) audio/video cables

• (1) S-Video cable (optional)

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown in Connection I.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the
Interactive Setup.

USING CONNECTION I

To watch TV programs:

1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver and laserdisc player off.

2. PressTV and tune to a channel.

To watch Satellite programming:

1. PressSAT-CABLE and tune to a channel.

To record from one VCR to _he other (tape dubbing):

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1. Turn satellite receiver off.

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3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

.

Insert original tape into VCR2.
Insert blank tape into VCR1.

PressVCR1.

Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual).
PressRECORD to begin recording.

PressDVD-VCR2, then press PLAY.
If you want to watch a different channel, set the TV/VCR

switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel.

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CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

SATELLITERECEIVER

See Connections Foldouto

Connection I

Torecordoff-air (cableor antenna) broadcastsand watch

adifferent channel:

1. Turnoff VCR2.

2. InsertblanktapeintoVCR1.
3 PressVCR1andtuneto achannel.

4. PressRECORDto beginrecording

5. Towatchanotherchannel,makesuretheTVNCRswitchon
theVCRissetto TV;thenpressTVandtuneto a channel.

To play a tape on VCRI:

1. PressVCR1 and then press PLAY.

I Note: The unauthorized recording of 1

satellite broadcasts, television

programs or other copyrighted
material may infringe the rights of
others.

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CONN ECTI NG AU DIO COMPON ENTS

CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER

1. Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputsto the left (L) and

right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.

2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by
selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu,
then turning the speakers off.

If your audio amplifier is part of a system,that uses its own
remote control, you may prefer to select the fixed output

settings.

Important: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. If the
amplifier is not stereo, usethe left (L) AUDIO OUT jack.
Consult the amplifier's owner's manual for the
manufacturer's recommended hookup.

CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER

To connect a subwoofer to the TV:

1. Connect the subwoofer's audio input to the left (L) AUDIO

OUT jack.

CONNECTING A TAPE DECK

To use a tape deck to record audio from T_.

1. Connect the tape deck's audio inputs to the AUDIO OUTPUT
jacks on the back of the TV.

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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FOR

PLAYBACK

This connection isrecommended for playing back from the
camcorder to the TV:

1. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1

or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV.

2. PressINPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays
VID1.

3. Start playback on the camcorder.

PLAYBACK FROM AN S-VHS CAMCORDER

To connect a camcorder with S-Video capability:

1. Connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S-VIDEO

jack on the TV.

2. Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1

audio and video jacks on the TV.

3. PressINPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays
VID1.

4. Start playback on the camcorder.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a servicetechnician.
If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.

TV will not turn on

• Check to make sure it is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.

• Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."

• Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Usethe remote control to unlock the front panel

controls by selecting the Front Panel Lockout in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unlock.

Controls don't work

• If using remote control, make sure remote isin TV mode by first pressing "IV button.

• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.

• The front panel MENU button may be disabled. Use the remote control to turn off channel blocking. Select

Channel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choose Off.

Problems with Remote

• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.

• Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.

• Maybe remo_teis not in TV Mode. Pressthe "IV button so remote will control "IV.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you

remove the batteries, you may have reprogram the remote to control other components.)

• Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote.

Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the

remote.

Turns off while playing

• Schedule function may have been activated.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then

turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV Turns on unexpectedly

• Schedule On function may have been activated.

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Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time

• Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On).

• Check to make sure clock isset to the correct time.

Blank screen

• Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on.

• Try another channel.

• PressR£SET,in case the picture controls are set too low.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe sound ismuted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.

• Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio

menu.

• If using an SoVHScomponent, remember to also connect the component's Land RAUDIO OUT jacks to the

TV's L and R INPUT 1 jacks.

Can't select certain channel

• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position.

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.

No picture, r_o sound but TV is on

• Maybe the cable/air function isset to the wrong position.

• Maybe a vacant channel istuned.

• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as

CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.

Sound okay, picture poor

• Check antenna connections.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.

Black Box appears on the screen:

• Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.

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.What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picture tube.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental

firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts

and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

• Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized

RCATelevision Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. _our Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust_ and operate your

television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

• A televisiorf 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.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with yourtelevision. It will make it easier

to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card isnot required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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CARE AND CLEANING

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in
the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

The TV°sscreen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If

necessary,you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types

ofcleaners will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen

and Inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could
Increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage tO the TV.

I aution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently

imprinted on the screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended
viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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General Cable Information

Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with

either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable.
Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less
susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent
cables.

The following accessories are available from most

dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want

to position your components farther apart or need

additional cables.

Push-on
Connector

-_ ScreWy-onCoaxial

Round 75-ohm coaxial cable Connector

Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable

Most audio/video connections between
components can be made with shielded audio and
video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors.

Antenna Cables

VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)

VH89 (6-ft)

Screw-on Cable attaches to
the round antenna connectors
(called 75-ohm F-type) on the

back of your VCR or TV. The
ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.

Push-on Cable attaches to the

round antenna connectors
(called 75-ohm F-type) on the
back of your VCR or TV. Ends
push on for a quick connection.

Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type

phono plugs (such as No. VH83)

Color-Coded Jacks

The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded
for ease of use. The VIDEOjacks are yellow, the right
AUDmOjacks are red, and the left AUDIOJACKSare white.
When connecting components to each other, be
sure that you always connect left outputs to left

inputs and right outputs to right inputs. If a
component has only one output (mono), connect it
to the R_MONOINPUTjack.

To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an
S-VHS video cable isrequired.

S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)

Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables

Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts
which provides much less lossthan conventional

contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is
available to help you obtain optimum performance
from your equipment.

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Audio/Video Cables

Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing
Cable Double cable that lets

you connect the VIDEOand AUDIO

JACKSof twO VHSVCRstO

duplicate tapes. Can also be
used to connect a VCR to your
TV. Cable is color-coded and

shielded. Has RCA-type phono
plugs on each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
Triple cable that lets you

connect the VIDEOand AUOmOjacks

of stereo components.

Gold-Tipped cable
AH84 (6-ft)

VH976 (6-ft)

VH913 (12-ft)

S-Video Cable has multi-pin

connectors on each end Tor
connecting S-Video components
to your TV.

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Replacements or spares

can be ordered as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter

helps you connect to a

second TV or VCR.

Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to

easily switch from the
antenna signal to cable or
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Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95

Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95

S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95

S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $8.95

2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95

Amplified Antenna ANT200 $49.95

Antenna Mixer 193984 $10.95

Remote Control (CRK70N1) 232306 $35.90

AudiooVideo Adapter 228449 $4.35

Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise $

Sales Tax ............ $

We are required by law to collect the
appropriate sales tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to which the
merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling ..................................... $ s.00

Total Amount Enclosed ..................................... $_.____

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
preferably.

Money order or check must be in U.S.

currency only.

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All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

,* All accessories are subject to availability.

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United States and Canada Orders

To place your order by phone, have your Visa,

MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free
number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST)

Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST)
Saturday.

Use this number only to place on order for accessory
items listed on this order form.

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To place your order by mail, detach and mail the
completed order form with credit card information,

money order or check in US currency (made payable to

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following

address:

Video Accessories
PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

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A

Accessories 74
Amplifier 68
Antenna (ANT) 34

Audio menu 40
AUDIO OUTPUT 35
Audio Output Volume & Speakers 40

Audio Processor 40, 53
Auto Channel Search 17, 43
Auto Color 41
AutoTuning 19, 20, 21, 44

B

Back panel jacks 34
BasicPicture Controls 41

Batteries 5, 37

Black Level 41
Buttons

Front panel 36
Remote 32

C

Cables 74
Care and Cleaning 73

CC 37
Chan # 43

Chan Labels 43
Channel Block 46

Channel Directory 43, 52
Channel Labels 19

Channel Marker 37

Channel menu 43 -
Channels

DVDNCR2 Channel 20, 44
SAT/CABLEChannel 21, 44
VCR1 Channel 19, 44

Closed Caption

Display 42, 54

Mode 42, 55
Color 41
Color Warmth 41
Connections

Basic 4

Components 58

Foldout 4

Hints and tips 57

Contrast 41
Control Panels 11

E

Exit 52

F

Fixed images 73
Fixed output 35
Fixed Output, Speakers Off 40
Front panel buttons 36
Front Panel Lockout 46, 52

I

INFO button 56
Inputs

Audio, video 34

INPUT 1,2 34

L

UMONO 34

Labels 22, 43
Language 16, 42

M

Memory 43
Menu Language 16, 42
Menus 10
Mono 40, 53
Mute 40

N

Normal List 43

O

On-screen Program Details 56
Outputs 35

P

Parent Approved 46
Parental Controls

Channel Block 46
Fetch menu 52
Front Panel Lockout 46

Parental Controls menu 46
Picture Control Presets 41
Picture Quality menu 41
PIP(Picture in Picture)

Explained 50
PIPChan 37

Problems 51
Using 51

Point and Select 8
Program details 56

Programming the remote to control

components 26, 28, 29

Projection TV, adjusting 42

R

Remote Control

Programming 26
Remote batteries are low 37

using the 29

RIGHT 34

S

S-VIDEO 34
SAP 37
Schedule 45, 52
Screen menu 42
Second Audio Program (SAP) 40, 53
Set

DVDNCR2 Channel 20, 44
SATICABLEChannel 21, 44
VCR1 Channel 19, 44

Set Time 45
Setup 16, 52
Setup menu 47
Sharpness 41
Signal Type

Cable TV 43

UHFNHF Antenna 43

Sleep 37

Sleep Timer 37, 45, 52
SOUND button 53

Stereo 37, 40, 53
Subwoofer 35, 68

T
Tape.Deck 68

Time

Current 37
Set Time 18

Time menu 45
Tint 41

Tone Controls 40

V

Variable output 35
Variable Output, Speakers Off 40
Variable Output, Speakers On 40

VIDEO 34
Video Noise Reduction 41

77

!!CRE TINGiA GREENER FUTURE

At ThOmsonConsumerElectronicswe are dedicatedto the preservationof bur

natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future
generations.This isa global effort which encompasseseveryTHOMSONfacility

throughout the world.

We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy people are not

only practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well. Our Corporate
Environmental, Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment to protect
these precious assets and provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting
our business.

_ W COIIIUlIIR IU_RIONm$

Below are a few examples of Thomson's achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural resources.

THE EARTH THE AIR

TH EWATE R

Thomson reclaims millions of pounds of
hazardous waste annually, diverting it

from landfills.
Thomson treats millions of pounds of

waste water sludge annually and renders

it non-hazardous.

Thomson recycles over 50 million pounds

of non-hazardous material annually that
otherwise would have been treated as
trash; an overall recovery rate of 50%.

Thomson globally recycles millions of
pounds of broken television picture tube
glassannually through both internal and
external reclaim processes.

Thomson has replaced solvent-based

paints at many locations resulting in an

80% reduction in toxic air emissions for

equivelant material used.

Thomson has eliminated the use of

ozone-depleting substances at television
manufacturing facilities around the

world.
Thomson collects and returns over 1.5

million pounds of glass and furnace dust
to the glass making process annually.

Thomson has launched worldwide
energy savings programs which

contribute to efforts to reduce air
emissions from electrical generating

facilities.

Thomson recovers over 2 million

pounds of fine glass particles from
processwater each year and recycles

them back into its glassfurnaces.
Thomson's state-of-the-art waste water

treatment plants filter out over 26

million pounds of solids from process
water each year.

Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles
2,500 gallons of water per minute and
cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per

day.

Thomson is researching new processes

and isdeveloping new manufacturing
equipment and technologies to further
reduce large volume water use.

Thomson has also-increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products. For example, in the U.S. and Mexico
our television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets. The inks used for the print on
cartons and instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomson's Environmental Health and Safety

Programs, write to Thomson Consumer Electronics' address below, attention Environmental Programs: INH340.

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in
service for your product.

1HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

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Trademark(s)® Registered

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