RCA P61300 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

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Important Information

WARNING

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

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it. Use of this device without the supplied power cord may cause this set to be non-compliant with FCC part 15 regulations.

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 logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 82040 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part

1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial

and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television. Model No. _______________________________________________________ Serial No. ________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: _____________________________________________

Table Of Contents

WELCOME TO HDTV.............................................................4

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ................................................5

Step 1: Unpack the System ..............................................................6

Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components.............................6

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ...................6

Jacks and Cables.........................................................................7

Front of the TV...........................................................................8

Back of the TV..........................................................................10

The Basic Connection...............................................................12

The Advanced Connection ......................................................13

Connecting Speakers to the TV...............................................14

Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control .............................16

Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................16

Step 5: Complete the Interactive Setup ........................................16

Step 6: Order Programming .......................................................... 16

USING THE REMOTE........................................................... 17

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................18

Programming the Remote Control ...............................................20

Using the Remote to Control a Component.................................21

Remote Control Codes ...................................................................22

BASIC TV OPERATION........................................................23

About the Channel Banner............................................................24

Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode..................................26

Changing Channels ........................................................................27

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .................................................28

Using the INPUT Button.................................................................30

USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES ........................................ 31

Bringing Up the Program Guides ..................................................32

Anatomy of the TV Program Guide ..............................................33

Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide ....................................34

Getting Around in the Guides.......................................................35

Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35

Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................36

Table Of Contents

The Other Guides Icon ...................................................................36

Exiting A Program Guide ...............................................................37

Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide..................................38

The Other Icons ..............................................................................42

ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS ...............................................43

Picture Quality Controls................................................................. 44

Picture Settings ........................................................................ 44

Auto Color................................................................................45

Color Warmth ..........................................................................45

Noise Filter ............................................................................... 45

Auto Converge.........................................................................45

Theatre ..................................................................................... 45

Reset Controls .......................................................................... 45

Audio Controls ...............................................................................46

Mute .........................................................................................46

Equalizer...................................................................................46

Speakers ................................................................................... 46

Special Audio ........................................................................... 49

Loudness...................................................................................52

SAP............................................................................................52

Audio Language ...................................................................... 52

USING THE PROFILES ......................................................... 53

About Profiles.................................................................................54

The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................54

Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List.........................................54

Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels..........................55

Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ......................................55

Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit...........................................56

The TV Setup ..................................................................................57

Editing Channels in a TV List...................................................57

Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels....................................57

Setting the TV Rating.....................................................................58

The Rating Limit Screen...........................................................59

Blocking Age-Based Ratings....................................................60

Setting the Movie Rating ........................................................62

Blocking Unrated TV Shows ....................................................63

Choosing Your Profile ....................................................................64

Table Of Contents

Locking and Unlocking a User Profile...........................................63

Locking the System ........................................................................64

Unlocking the System ..............................................................64

SYSTEM OPTIONS AND PREFERENCES ............................67

Changing the Signal Source ..........................................................68

Changing the Signal Type ..............................................................68

Auto Tuning....................................................................................69

Channel Search...............................................................................70

Mailbox ...........................................................................................70

Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................71

Reviewing and Canceling an

Upcoming Purchase..................................................................74

Setting the Time and Date.............................................................75

Using the Preferences Menu .........................................................75

Using Fetch .....................................................................................78

GETTING ASSISTANCE ........................................................79

Running the Interactive Setup ......................................................80

Getting Antenna Information .......................................................80

The Select Dish Menu Screen.........................................................81

Using the On-Screen Signal Meter.........................................81

Your New Access Card....................................................................82

Running the System Test................................................................82

Off-Air Guides.................................................................................82

REFERENCE...........................................................................83

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 84

Care and Cleaning..........................................................................85

RCA High Definition Television (HDTV) Limited Warranty ..........86

FCC Registration Information........................................................86

Accessory Information ...................................................................88

Index ...............................................................................................91

Welcome to HDTV

High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television Systems Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television System Committee. What makes your High Definition Television (HDTV) special is that it has tuners capable of receiving ATSC and NTSC formats as well as digital satellite signals. You can receive: analog (in NTSC format), digital terrestrial (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite. This TV makes receiving all types of signals seamless. Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.

SATELLITE

TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA (DIGITAL AND ANALOG)

TERRESTRIAL

TOWER SENDING DIGITAL SIGNALS

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA*

ANTENNA

HDTV

CABLE TV

TOWER SENDING ANALOG SIGNALS

So why is it called High Definition? Definition—commonly called resolution—refers to the sharpness of the image and is determined by the number of dots, or pixels, your screen uses to create the image. The more pixels the sharper the image. An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1,000 columns of pixels. This results in a display of over one million pixels. Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or “wide aspect ratio” of 16:9 as opposed to the common 4:3 ratio. It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images (like today’s analog TVs) and progressive images (like a computer monitor).

What this all means is that while digital broadcasting will bring many new possibilities, only people with HDTVs like yours will actually be capable of realizing many of them. A wide aspect ratio, one million pixel resolution, CD-quality audio with Dolby Digital surround sound, and improved interactivity are features of many digital broadcasts, and your HDTV will help bring it all into your home.

* The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here.

Setup and Connections

Getting Started

This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up

and connected. It describes the cables you will need,

explains the front and back panels, and walks you

through the steps needed to start using your TV.

Setup and connections

➣➣

Interactive Setup

Using the Remote

Interactive Setup

➣➣➣

Using the remote

Basic TV Operation

Using the remote

Using The Program Using the Menu System

Guides

Features and Controls

Adjusting TV Controls

Features and Controls

➣

Reference

Using the Profiles

Reference

➣➣

System Options and Preferences

Getting Assistance

➣

Reference

Setup and Connections

Step 1: Unpack the System

Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord.

Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other

ON•OFF

DVD

VCR2

MUTE SKIP

VOL

GUIDE INFO

OK

MENU CLEAR

123

456

789

INPUT

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH CTRLWHO

TVVCR1

AUX

DIRECTV

VOL

GO BACKFETCH



ANTENNA

Components

During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide what connection is best for you.

Things to Know 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 other 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.

Remote Control

Power Cord

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; 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

sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the

components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air rising from it

will not flow around other components.

Setup and Connections

Jacks and Cables

Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit.

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.

This jack is available on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality.

Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and DIRECTV signals.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution.

Optical Jack and Cables

The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality.

Telephone Jack and Cord

The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line. If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV line connection. The phone line connection is used to periodically call out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local telephone company to find out how to get one installed.

programming, some services require this phone

RF Jack

Digital Audio

Out Jack

Phone Jacks

Setup and Connections

Front of the TV

The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on the TV.

POWER MENU/OK TV/DIRECTV INFO

VOL

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

MENU/OK Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted

items.

VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < moves the highlight left and adjusts menu controls.

VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > moves the highlight right and adjusts menu controls.

CH v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are in TV mode and press CHv, you scroll down through TV channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV

programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CHv moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls.

CH ^ Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are in TV mode and press CH^, you scroll up through TV channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV

programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll up through DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH^ moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls.

If you cannot find your remote control, you can use the front panel of the TV to operate many of the TV’s features.

TV/DIRECTV Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode.

INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the program guide to

get more information on the highlighted program or channel.

S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R

INPUT 4

AUDIO

HEADPHONE

INPUT 4 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, Internet access device, game, or camcorder.

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

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

AUDIO L/MONO Provides left audio connection. The left audio

connector is usually white. R AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The right audio

connector is usually red.

HEADPHONE Provides a connection for headphones.

Setup and Connections

Making Connections to the Front Panel

You can connect one of many types of devices to the TV’s front panel, such as a video game or camcorder for playback.

To connect a device to the front panel:

1. Open the small front panel door protecting the INPUT 4 jacks.

2. Connect the device’s audio/video outputs to the INPUT 4 audio and video jacks on the TV.

3. If the device has S-Video capability, connect an S-Video cable (instead of the video cable) from the device to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV. If not, skip this step.

4. Press the INPUT button on the remote control until FRNT (or SFRNT if you have connected an S-Video cable) appears in the channel banner.

Below is an example of how you might connect a camcorder for playback.

S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R

INPUT 4

P O

W E

M E

N U

/ O K

T V /

I R

E C

T V

I N F

O V O L

V O L

V I D

E O

V I

D E O

L / M O

N O

H E A

D P H

O N

E I N P

U T

A U D

I O

AUDIO

V I D E O

A U D

HEADPHONE

Setup and Connections

Back of the TV

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.).

SATELLITE

ACCESS

CARD

DIGITAL

PHONE

JACK

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

AUDIO OUT

FRONT SPEAKER

+ +

REAR SPEAKER

INT.

FRONT SPEAKER

EXT.

TRANSMITTER OUT

FIX/VARIABLE OUT

LFE/SUB WOOFER

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3

AUDIO

SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the TV.

ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program provider can

identify you. Make sure the contacts on the access card are facing left and the top of the card is facing right while inserting. (Refer to “New Access Card” in this manual’s “Assistance” section for details.) The DIRECTV System requires a valid card.

PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the TV. The DIRECTV System requires a continuous phone line connection to periodically call out to program providers.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatrequality sound (six audio channels). You will not be able to use this jack and the LFE/ SUBWOOFER OUT simultaneously.

ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air or terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the TV.

ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air or terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the TV.

You can also use the ANT B IN (or ANT A IN) for video games and switch between the two inputs using the ANTENNA button on the remote control. When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the contrast at a low setting. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the picture tubes. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

SATELLITE

ACCESS

CARD

PHONE

JACK

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Setup and Connections

FRONT and REAR SPEAKER Terminals Use to connect external speakers for front sound and rear surround sound.

FRONT SPEAKER INT. / EXT. (switch) Set to INT. if you want to use the internal TV speakers only or the interal TV speakers plus separate rear speakers. Set to EXT. if you want to use any combination of front external speakers. This switch does not turn off the TV center speaker.

TRANSMITTER OUT Use to connect an optional component such as a wireless audio transmitter. Audio volume from the main front and rear speakers is variable audio.

FIX/VARIABLE OUT Use to connect an audio receiver or amplifier (an auxiliary baseband component) for variably-controlled or fixed level stereo output. When set to fixed (via the Audio Output choice in the Speakers menu), a fixed-level audio signal is provided, making these jacks ideal for audio recording or for use with an audio amplifier that has its own remote control.

LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Use to connect a LFE (Low Frequency Effects) powered subwoofer. This jack is tailored for carrying low frequency information. You will not be able to use this jack and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (an optical output) simultaneously.

EXT.

INT.

FRONT SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKER

LFE/SUB WOOFER

OUT

+ +

TRANSMITTER OUT

FIX/VARIABLE OUT

To specify how you have set up your speakers, press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers… from the menu. For details, see the section “Adjusting TV Controls” in this book.

INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, laserdisc player, Internet access device, or DVD player.

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

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

• VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is

usually yellow.

• S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality

picture to a component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD player. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio cables, as well as the S-Video connector.

INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video component such as a VCR or laserdisc player. Its jacks are the same as described for INPUT 1, above.

INPUT 3 Provides connection to a third NTSC (analog) video component, such as a VCR or laserdisc. Its jacks are the same as described for INPUTS 1 and 2, except with no S-Video jack.

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3

VIDEO

LLL

RRR

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Setup and Connections

The Basic Connection

TV and VCR

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

CABLE OR ANY ALTERNA TE RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS A DIGITAL OR ANALOG TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA

CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

ACCESS

PHONE

JACK

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

VCR

CARD

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

+ +

INT.

FRONT SPEAKER

EXT.

TRANSMITTER OUT

FIX/VARIABLE OUT

VIDEO

FRONT SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKER

LFE/SUB WOOFER

OUT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

How to view programming:

• To watch cable TV or off-air TV programs from an antenna in this connection, press ANTENNA on the remote control until ANTENNA A is displayed in the channel banner.

• To watch cable or any other alternate RF signal, such as digital or analog terrestrial, press ANTENNA on the remote control until ANTENNA B is displayed in the channel banner.

• To watch satellite programming, press DIRECTV on the remote control and channel up or

VIDEO

AUDIO

CH CH

down to the desired program.

How to view your VCR:

• Press INPUT on the remote control and select the video input (in this example, VID1) in the channel banner. Because the digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR, digital channels cannot be recorded. If an off-air antenna is used, the VCR output should be viewed using one of the video inputs.

Some cable systems may require a “conversion box.” If so, consult your cable company’s box tuning instructions for details.

• NOTE: Viewing a VCR while in AIR mode may result in poor picture performance. Instead, select System Options from the main menu, then select Signal Type and select Cable.

The ANT B and ANT A jacks can receive digital or analog RF signals. The illustrations here are recommended connections in a cable environment.

Setup and Connections

The Advanced Connection

TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier

DVD

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

AMPLIFIER WITH OPTICAL INPUT

CABLE OR ANY ALTERNA TE RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS A DIGITAL OR ANALOG TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA

CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

SATELLITE

ACCESS

CARD

PHONE

JACK

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

+ +

INT.

FRONT SPEAKER

EXT.

TRANSMITTER OUT

FIX/VARIABLE OUT

VIDEO

FRONT SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKER

LFE/SUB WOOFER

OUT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3

VIDEO

AUDIO

After you have made your connections, program the TV to tune to the correct video input channel to see and hear audio and video from the attached component (VCR, DVD player, etc.). Program your TV as described in the “System Options and Preferences” section of this book.

How to view your DVD and VCR:

• To watch the VCR in this connection, press INPUT on the remote control until the correct video input appears (in this example, VID1). Note that because the digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR, you cannot record digital channels.

• To watch the DVD player in this connection, press INPUT on the remote control until the correct video input appears (in this example, S-VID2).

VCR 1

Some cable systems may require a “conversion box.” If so, consult your cable company’s box

VIDEO

OUT

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH CH

tuning instructions for details.

Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack

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

Setup and Connections

Connecting Speakers to the TV

You can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKER terminal, and two to the REAR SPEAKER terminal.

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

2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal.

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

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

Connecting Front (Main) Speakers

To connect external front speakers:

1. Connect speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminal.

2. Set the speaker switch (labeled FRONT SPEAKER) to EXT. to indicate you would like to use the connected external speakers.

Connecting Rear Speakers

To connect rear speakers for surround sound effects:

1. Connect speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminal.

2. Position the speakers behind you in your TV room. To improve the surround sound effect, you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the ground.

INT. EXT.

FRONT SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKER

LFE/SUB WOOFER

OUT

+ +

TRANSMITTER OUT

FIX/VARIABLE OUT

When connecting the speaker wire, make sure you connect the positive (+) terminal on the TV to the positive (+) terminal on the speaker. One side of the speaker wire is usually marked with a white stripe to help you match the terminals correctly. If the (+) and (-) terminals are not matched properly, the speakers will not be “in phase,” causing reduction in bass frequencies.

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

Setup and Connections

Connecting a Subwoofer

To connect a subwoofer to the TV:

1. Connect the subwoofer’s audio input to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. Note that if

you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and set the Optical Output to anything other than Off, the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack is disabled. If this is the case, you should connect the subwoofer to an A/V receiver instead of the HDTV.

Connecting a Wireless Transmitter

To connect a wireless transmitter (for wireless speakers, wireless headphones, etc.):

1. Connect the transmitter’s audio input to the TRANSMITTER OUT jack. Make sure to

connect the right audio cable to the right audio jack and the left audio cable to the left audio jack. The right audio connector is usually red and the left audio connector is usually white.

2. Specify that you have connected a wireless transmitter by pressing MENU on the

remote control, selecting Audio, then Special Audio, then Wireless Audio. Select the appropriate variable audio output. For more information, see the section in this book, “Adjusting TV Controls.”

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier

1. Connect the amplifier’s TV audio inputs to the left and right FIX/VARIABLE OUT jacks.

2. You may prefer to turn off the TV’s internal speakers by selecting a speaker

configuration with external speakers. Select Audio from the main menu and then select Speakers.

Important: Do not use the amplifier’s PHONO inputs. Consult the amplifier’s owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended hookup.

TRANSMITTER OUT

LFE/SUB WOOFER

OUT

FIX/VARIABLE OUT

The FIX/VARIABLE OUT jacks on the back panel provide a fixed or variable audio signal. When set to “variable” via the Audio menu, they are ideal for use with an audio amplifier that does not have its own remote volume control. When set to “fixed,” the output volume stays the same no matter how the volume changes on the TV.

LEFT RIGHT

LEFT

SURROUND

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

TELEVISION

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

RIGHT

SURROUND

Setup and Connections

Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your TV’s remote control.

1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching the + and – end of each battery.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System

Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the television as shown on right. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely.

To turn on the TV, press the TV or ON•OFF button on the remote control or the POWER button on the front panel. It may take several seconds for the TV to turn on.

Step 5: Complete the Interactive Setup

Interactive setup appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the steps to configure the basics of your system, such as setting up the time and day, searching for available channels, and setting up speakers. To run it again, select Assistance from the main menu, then select Interactive Setup. For more details, see the section “Getting Assistance” in this book.

Step 6: Order Programming

You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*. To receive DIRECTV programming, your satellite dish antenna must be installed and pointed correctly. You must also contact your service provider, DIRECTV.

Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288

When you order programming, you need to know your access card number. To get the number, select Assistance from the main menu and then select System Test.

Wait for the system to run all of its tests. The access card number is displayed at the end of the system test.

Write the access card number in the space below for easy reference:

* DIRECTV® programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy of which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is used with permission.

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Using the Remote

How to Use Your Universal Remote

In this section you will find out how to use your universal remote control. This section:

• defines the buttons on the remote control.

• describes how you toggle between TV “mode” and DIRECTV “mode.”

• shows you how to change between analog terrestrial, digital terrestrial, and DIRECTV channels.

• walks you through using the PIP (picture-inpicture) feature.

• describes how to program the remote to control other devices such as a VCR.

Important: Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, VCR, etc.), it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the VCR, you would press the VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you could control the VCR.

Setup and connections

➣➣

Interactive Setup

Using the Remote

➣➣➣

Using the remote

Basic TV Operation

Using the remote

Using The Program Using the Menu System

Guides

Features and Controls

Adjusting TV Controls

Features and Controls

➣

Reference

Using the Profiles

Reference

➣➣

System Options and Preferences

Getting Assistance

➣

Reference

Using the Remote

Remote Control Buttons

ON•OFF When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, ON•OFF turns the TV on or off. If in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.) and programmed, the remote will turn the component on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE products).

VCR1 Places the remote control in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel for viewing VCR1.

TV Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel. Also places the remote control in TV mode. Placing the remote in TV mode enables you to access the menu system as well as tune to analog, digital, or cable TV channels.

DVD Places the remote control in DVD mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel for viewing your RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD player.

VCR2 Places the remote control in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel for viewing VCR2.

LED Light that indicates you’re in programming mode when programming the remote control. Also displays when a valid remote control button is pressed.

AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode in order to control the component (such as a laserdisc player) that you have programmed it to control. Acts as a “wildcard” button, as it can be programmed to control another VCR, cable box, or an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN audio component.

DIRECTV Places the remote control in DIRECTV mode, turns on the TV, and tunes to the last-viewed DIRECTV channel. If you subscribe to DIRECTV must be in DIRECTV mode to view DIRECTV channels. Placing the remote in DIRECTV mode enables you to access the menu system as well as tune to DIRECTV channels.

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

SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds and then

return to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time. If no other displays are present, pressing CLEAR will cancel the skip timer.

programming, you

LED

ON•OFF

DVD

VCR2

MUTE SKIP

VOL

GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

123

456

789

INPUT

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH CTRL WHO

TVVCR1

DIRECTV

AUX

GO BACKFETCH

OK



ANTENNA

VOL

CHAN +/- Scrolls up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. If you are in TV mode and press CH+/-, you scroll through TV channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll through DIRECTV channels.

VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the TV’s audio volume.

FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu, which is a list of most commonly accessed menu

items.

Using the Remote

GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels selected in either DIRECTV mode or TV mode. For example, if you have been viewing both DIRECTV and TV channels (and thus using both the DIRECTV and TV “modes”), pressing GO BACK while watching a DIRECTV channel moves you back to the last DIRECTV channel you viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to the last TV channel you viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns you to the previous menu screen.

GUIDE When in TV mode, brings up the TV program guide. In DIRECTV mode, brings up the DIRECTV through the different types of guides.

INFO Brings up channel and viewing information via the channel banner. Quickly press again to bring up an extended channel banner and press a third time to remove the banner. Press when in the program guides to get more information on the highlighted program or channel.

ARROWS Used to point to different items in the menu system and adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen.

OK When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects highlighted items.

MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items. When in using an RCA,

GE, or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing. If no displays are present and the skip timer is set, CLEAR will cancel the timer.

DIGIT BUTTONS (0 - 9) Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. For more information on entering digits to change channels, see the section “Basic TV Operation.” When in the menus, the digit buttons can be used to directly select items without using the arrows. 0 can be used to return to the previous menu screen.

programming guide. Subsequent presses of the GUIDE button scroll

Don’t worry about getting stuck inside a menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control takes you out of the menu system.

INPUT Toggles through the available external input sources.

ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between the HDTV’s ANTENNA A

and B. When in VCR mode, the ANTENNA button also functions as a TV/VCR button.

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.

PIP When viewing an analog signal, brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to hide PIP.

SWAP Exchanges the main analog picture with the analog PIP window.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Selects the picture window (either the main or PIP window)

that will change when you press the CH +, CH -, INPUT, or digit buttons on the remote control.

WHO Toggles through user profiles.

Using the Remote

Programming the Remote Control

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players.

Testing the Remote Control

To determine whether the universal remote control requires programming, turn on a component, such as a VCR, point the remote control at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote control commands. If not, it requires programming.

LED

Programming the Remote Control

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote control. If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the LED light on the remote control turns off.

1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, etc.).

2. Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.). Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry (see the next section for details). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the LED light on the remote control turns on, then release both buttons.

3. Point the remote control at the component you want it to control.

4. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED light stops flashing.

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

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control that particular component.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.

ON OFF

VCR1

VCR2

DVD

You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control any component.

The remote may not operate all models of all brands.

PLAYREVERSE

STOP

DIRECTV

AUX

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote control turns off.

Using the Remote

Using Direct Entry

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in the section “Remote Control Codes” on the following page.

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

4. Enter the code from the code list.

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

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

Using the Remote to Control a Component

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your components, such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.

To operate the component:

This remote control may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes shown in this manual, or on the sheet packed with your remote control.

1. Press the component button (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or AUX) to set the remote to control the component.

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

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

Using the Remote

Remote Control Codes

VCR

Admiral ............................................. 2131

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

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

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

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

American High 2021

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

Audio Dynamics 2009, 2010

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

Bell & Howell 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citizen ............ 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,

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

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

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

Curtis-Mathes 2000, 2002,

........................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022,

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

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

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

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

Dimensia ........................................... 2000

Dynatech ............................... 2002, 2026

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

Electrophonic 2014

Emerson ..................... 2002, 2012,2014,

..................................... 2015, 2021, 2024,

2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032, 2033,

2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039,

........................... 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047,

2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130

Fisher ................ 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049,

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

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

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

GE ..................... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021,

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

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

Harley Davidson 2026 Harman Kardon 2009

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

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

Hitachi .............. 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057,

HI-Q .................................................. 2023

Instant Replay 2021

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

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

......................... 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058,

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

2008, 2111,2112, 2113

2017, 2018, 2019

2017, 2018,2019,2027

2009, 2013,

2024, 2115

2026, 2027, 2028, 2110

2040, 2041,

2050, 2051, 2052,2118

2022, 2053, 2115, 2120

2121

2107, 2111, 2120, 2122

2014, 2021,

2059, 2060, 2107, 2118

JVC ......................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018,

Kenwood .............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016,

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

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

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

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

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

Magnavox .............. 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063,

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

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

................................ 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058,

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

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

MEI .......................................................... 2021

Memorex ................................... 2002, 2011,

.............................. 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023,

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

MGN Technology 2013

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

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

Mitsubishi ............. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065,

.............................. 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073,

Montgomery Ward 2075, 2131

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

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

Multitech .............. 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026,

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

.............................. 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078,

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

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

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

Optimus ...................................... 2014, 2131

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

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

Panasonic .............. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125,

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

Pentex Research 2018

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

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

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

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

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

ROSCAN ...................................... 2000, 2001

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

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

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

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

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

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

................................ 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083,

................................ 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091,

Radioshack/Realistic 2002, 2011,

.............................. 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026,

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

2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131

2058, 2111, 2123

2018, 2058, 2111,2123

2104, 2108, 2124

2062,2064

2026, 2104, 2131

2066, 2067, 2069,

2074, 2106, 2113, 2123

2053, 2061

2018,

2079, 2111, 2123

2126, 2127

2120

2123

2021,

2084,2085, 2086,2087,

2107, 2115, 2120, 2125

2013, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott ................ 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035,

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

.......................... 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sylvania ............ 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062,

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

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

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

Tatung ............................................... 2058, 2111

TEAC ............... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vector Research 2009, 2010, 2015,

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

Video Concepts 2009, 2010, 2015,

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

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

.......................... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096,

2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131

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

Yamaha ............ 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058,

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

2038, 2065, 2093, 2116

2063, 2065, 2124

2112

2107, 2118

2096, 2131

2128

2129

2093, 2116

2016

2016, 2113

2023, 2026,

2111

Cable Boxes

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

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

Archer ........................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

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

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

Century ...................................................... 5011

Citizen ......................................................... 5011

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

Comtronics ..................................... 5014, 5015

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

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

Jerrold .............. 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023,

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

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

Movie Time .......................... 5002, 5027, 5028

5007, 5053

5024, 5046, 5053

NSC .............................. 5002, 5027, 5028

Oak ................................ 5002,5016, 5029

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

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

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

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

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

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

Realistic ................................... 5009, 5049

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

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

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

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

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

Scientific Atlanta 5006, 5036,

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

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

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

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

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

Stargate ................................... 5014, 5018

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

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

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

Tocom ........................... 5004, 5023, 5041

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

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

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

Unika ............................ 5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists 5002

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

Universal ............ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

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

Viewstar ............. 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith ........................... 5026, 5050, 5051

5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

5037, 5038

Satellite Receivers

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

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

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

General Instruments 5060, 5061,

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

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

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

RCA ......................................... 5000, 5001

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toshiba ............................................... 5068

Toshiba ............................................... 5073

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

5062

Audio

(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)

AM/FM ............................................... 4003

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

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

CD ...................................................... 4007

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

Basic TV Operation

The ins and outs of Using Your HDTV

This section tells you about the interactive channel banner, which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote.

It also describes how to change channels and modes and how to use PIP (picture-in-picture).

This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate the basics of your TV.

Setup and connections

➣➣

Interactive Setup

Using the Remote

Interactive Setup

➣➣➣

Using the remote

Basic TV Operation

Using the remote

Using The Program Using the Menu System

Guides

Features and Controls

Adjusting TV Controls

Features and Controls

➣

Reference

Using the Profiles

Reference

➣➣

System Options and Preferences

Getting Assistance

➣

Reference

BASIC TV OPERATION

About the Channel Banner

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an item in the channel banner.

Channel banner icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability.

Program title, start and end time, rating, current audio language, and audio mode availability

Indicates incoming signal aspect ratio and screen format applied to it

Cycles through the audio language choices

Main picture channel number

Channel logo, when available

Takes you to the Main menu

Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode

Locks and unlocks the system or unlocks the video

Please note that when you’re in TV mode, the channel banner will not look the same as when you’re in DIRECTV mode (if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming).

Current antenna

Current date and time

“Family” is one of five selectable profiles

Searches all DIRECTV® programming guides for specific information

Sorts the current DIRECTV programming guide for specific information

Displays mail from program providers

BASIC TV OPERATION

Channel Banner Icons

Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu.

TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The

highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state.

Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. When selected, locks the system.

Yellow unlock icon Indicates that a password has been entered to override profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. When selected, locks the system.

Red lock icon Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A password is required to override limits or access the system.

Audio language icon If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.

If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed.

Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your mailbox from your DIRECTV read your mail.

AlphaSort™ (A-Z) icon When selected, allows you to sort currently-listed program titles alphabetically.

Highlighted Scout™ (binoculars) icon When highlighted, indicates a Scout has found a program. If selected when highlighted, you view the Scout’s results. If you select the icon when it is not highlighted, you can set up a Scout to find a program for you.

programming provider. Select this icon to access the mailbox and

Press INFO on the remote control twice to view an expanded channel banner that shows a program description (when available).

BASIC TV OPERATION

Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode

When you change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, you tune to programming that can come from one of three different sources: the DIRECTV satellite (if you have DIRECTV service), a terrestrial off-air antenna, or cable TV. You tune to one of these sources by pressing either TV or DIRECTV on the remote control; then you can enter the channel numbers. The diagrams below show how your remote control communicates with the three sources.

ON•OFF

In DIRECTV mode, you tune to channels that come from the DIRECTV satellite signal (if you subscribe to DIRECTV

programming). Enter channel numbers that are three or four digits long. If the channel number is three digits, you need to press OK to tune.

DVD

MUTE SKIP

VOL

GUIDE INFO

TVVCR1

DIRECTV

AUX

VCR2

VOL

GO BACKFETCH

OK



In TV mode, you tune to channels that carry the terrestrial off-air or cable TV signal.

• To tune to an analog channel, enter channel numbers that are up to three digits long. Press OK to tune.

• To tune to a digital channel, enter channel numbers that are one, two, or three digits long. If necessary, press the right arrow and enter a subchannel number. These numbers appear in the box to the right of the primary channel number. Press OK to tune.

MENU CLEAR

ON•OFF

DVD

MUTE SKIP

VOL

GUIDE INFO

DIRECTV

AUX

VCR2

GO BACKFETCH

OK



TVVCR1

VOL

Primary Channel

Subchannel (if necessary)

Right arrow button

MENU CLEAR

BASIC TV OPERATION

Changing Channels

To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, the remote needs to be in the correct “mode”: either DIRECTV mode (if you subscribe to DIRECTV) or TV mode.

When you want to watch DIRECTV® programming, put the remote in DIRECTV mode

1. Make sure you are in DIRECTV mode by pressing DIRECTV on the remote control.

2. Enter the channel number and press OK. The channel numbers are three or four digits long. Note that you do not have to press OK after you enter a four-digit channel number. If you do not enter at least three digits, “???” will appear in the channel entry box, and the system will wait for a valid entry.

Channel entry box

When you want to watch a digital or analog TV channel, put the remote in TV mode

ON•OFF

TVVCR1

DVD

AUX

DIRECTV

VCR2

MUTE SKIP

VOL

DIRECTV button

Highlighted to indicate DIRECTV mode

If you want to watch a digital channel:

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

2. Enter the primary channel number. This number will appear in the primary channel entry box. If there is no subchannel, press OK.

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

4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number will appear in the subchannel entry box.

5. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.

If you want to watch an analog channel:

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

2. Enter the channel number. This number will appear in the primary channel entry box. (Analog channels don’t have subchannels.)

3. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.

ON•OFF

DVD

VCR2

MUTE SKIP

VOL

Subchannel entry box

Highlighted to indicate TV mode

Primary channel entry box

Note that you can always use the channel up and down buttons on the remote control to change channels within the DIRECTV and TV modes.

TVVCR1

DIRECTV

AUX

VOL

TV button

BASIC TV OPERATION

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation

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

Your TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. You will only be able to use the PIP window and main picture with analog channels.

PIP Buttons

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

PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.

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

SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window with the main picture.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between the PIP

window and the main picture. To determine whether you are controlling the PIP or the main picture, look at the channel banner as you change channels. The triangular indicator is beside the channel number for the picture you’re controlling.

Arrows

Note that you will only be able to use PIP with analog channels.

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While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. When watching an analog channel, follow these steps.

1. Press the PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window appears on the screen.

2. Use the channel up and down or digit buttons to change the PIP channel.

3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL. Then use the channel up and down or digit buttons.

To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main picture, press the CH CTRL button.

PIP buttons

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

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PIP Problems?

• If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have tuned to a digital channel. To view PIP and the main picture, make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog (NTSC format) channel. The PIP window will reappear.

The message “PIP Not Viewable” in the channel banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you should tune to another channel.

• If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed, you may have movie or TV rating limits set. These limits may block your access to the PIP channel. For information on removing limits, see the section “Using the Profiles.”

• If the PIP window disappears when closed captioning is displayed or you press the MUTE button on the remote control, you have a conflict in your settings. You cannot view PIP when parental controls have blocked the current program or closed captioning is displayed. In order to view PIP, either unlock parental controls or change the closed captioning setting.

• You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window.

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Using the INPUT Button

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

Input source

Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change with each press of the INPUT button.

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

• If you tune to VID1 and your VCR is connected to that input, you will be able to view your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the VCR1 tape using the remote that came with your TV, you must first press the VCR1 button to put the remote control in VCR mode.

There are other ways of selecting an input channel:

• Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when pressed. See the section in this book, “System Options and Preferences“ for information on auto tuning.

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• After pressing INPUT on the remote, enter the digits 1, 2, 3, or 4 to tune to (S)VID1, 2, 3, or FRONT, respectively.

Press INPUT then GUIDE on the remote control to view a guide-like list of your line inputs and corresponding channels.

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What is a program guide?

A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is a list of the current and future programs. There are separate guides for TV programs and DIRECTV® programming (available if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming).

Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats.

Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember to highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control. Then, press OK to tune to that channel.

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Bringing Up the Program Guides

If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you have access to two program guides: a DIRECTV program guide and a TV program guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you will have one guide: the TV program guide.

You can access the program guides by:

• Pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control, or

• Pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide.

Note that when you access a program guide, you view the guide corresponding to the “mode” you are in. For example, if you are in DIRECTV mode and press the GUIDE button, you will view the DIRECTV program guide. Similarly, if you are in TV mode and press the GUIDE button, you will view the TV program guide.

If you are viewing the TV program guide and would like to view the DIRECTV guide, press DIRECTV on the remote control to change “modes” and view the DIRECTV programming guide.

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Anatomy of the TV Program Guide

To access the TV program guide:

1. Press the TV button on the remote control.

2. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide. Note that the availability of TV program titles and information is dependent upon information provided by local broadcasters.

“Family” is one of five selectable profiles

Primary channel number

Subchannel number

Abbreviated channel name, when available

Returns you to previous screen

Program titles and information, when available

Scrolls down through the guide

Help gives you more information about the program guide

Indicates current time and day

Takes you to the main menu

Provides access to other program guide formats

When you are viewing the TV program guide, you can press DIRECTV on the remote control and view the DIRECTV programming guide if you subscribe to DIRECTV

programming.

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Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide

To access the DIRECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the DIRECTV programming guide.

“Family” is one of five selectable profiles

Program titles and information Indicates current time and day

Returns you to previous screen

Help gives you more information about the program guide

Sorts the guide by themes

Sorts the guide by movies or sports

Takes you to the main menu

Provides access to other program guide formats

Searches program titles for specific information

Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title

Scrolls down through the guide

Shows all available programs

When you are viewing the DIRECTV programming guide, you can press TV on the remote control and view the TV program guide.

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Getting Around in the Guides

There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTV program guides.

• Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9) You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9). For example, to highlight channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 and press OK on the remote control. To highlight channel 73, press 7-3 and OK.

• Scroll channel by channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section—or page—of the total program guide. You can scroll to other sections using the arrows: highlight other times with the left and right arrows; highlight other channels with the up and down arrows.

• Scroll page by page If you want to scroll up or down through the program guides faster, press the channel up and down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time.

Tuning to a Program

• To tune directly to a current program listed in a guide, highlight the program name and press OK.

To view a listing of future programming in the guide, continuously press the right arrow button on the remote control to scroll to the right.

• To see information about a program or channel in the guide, highlight the program or channel name and press INFO.

After you highlight a program name and press INFO, the Program Details screen appears and gives you several options.

Then, if the program is not a Pay Per View (PPV) program, you can select:

• View Channel to tune to that channel

• Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

• Other Times to see what other times the program is available

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select. If the program is PPV, you will have the option to buy the program.

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Using the GUIDE Button

Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an alternate type of TV or DIRECTV

By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide (DIRECTV only) using the following steps:

1. Select Preferences from the main menu.

2. Select Default Guide.

3. Use the arrows and OK to choose the guide you want to appear first when you press

programming guide: Detail Guide, SurfGuide™ (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide.

GUIDE. If SurfGuide is selected as the default guide, Grid Guide will appear when you access the TV program guide since SurfGuide isn’t available as a TV program guide.

The Detail Guide

The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with program information for the highlighted program (if available) at the top of the guide.

The SurfGuide™ (DIRECTV only)

The SurfGuide displays seven DIRECTV channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The full name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to

show two hours of programming.

The TV Detail Guide

The DIRECTV SurfGuide

The Grid Guide

The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format, with the full title of the highlighted program at the top of the guide.

The Other Guides Icon

The Other Guides icon at the bottom of the TV and DIRECTV® programming guides lets you sort the guides by different variables, such as by channels, data, channel lists, and channel groups. You can access these guides by highlighting then selecting the Other Guides icon at the bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

• Channel Guide Displays a channel’s DIRECTV channel-by-channel format. You may also directly enter channel numbers and press

OK to go to another channel’s listing.

or TV programming schedule in a

The TV Grid Guide

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Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel.

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• SurfGuide™ (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven DIRECTV channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV full name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show two hours of programming.

• Guide Data Shows you the future guides that are available and lets you select one to view in either the TV or DIRECTV

Guide Data shows you future guides.

• Channel Lists Displays a list of profiles. You can choose a profile from this list and the guide will display only the DIRECTV or TV channels which have been included in that profile’s channel list.

• Channel Groups Lets you sort only the DIRECTV only channels that fall into the selected category. For example, you could sort the DIRECTV time.

programming guide by Pay Per View movies that are available at a future

programming guide.

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You can highlight any program then tune to that channel or get more information by pressing the OK or INFO buttons.

• Attractions… Displays a list of DIRECTV channels that show coming attractions and special events information.

The Attractions Guide shows coming DIRECTV events and programs.

Exiting A Program Guide

There are three ways to exit a guide:

• Highlight a channel and press OK.

• Highlight Exit and press OK.

• Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control.

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Sorting the DIRECTV

Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV programming guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.

The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide.

Programming Guide

Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide by

Topics

The topics icon sorts the DIRECTV programming guide according to the current user’s preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide.

After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon. Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user’s themes preferences. These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.

Checkmark the themes that interest you.

Select the topic categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to appear when you select the topics icon in the guides. Programming that fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the DIRECTV programming guide when you sort by the topics icon.

Topics button

Topics themes button

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Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming

Guide by Movies

Select the movies icon to tell the DIRECTV programming guide to list only DIRECTV movies. After you select the movies icon, it changes to a movies themes icon.

Select the movies themes icon to sort the guide to list movies by type, such as comedies or musicals.

Select a Movies Theme that interests you.

Movies icon

Movies themes icon

Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide by

Sports

Select the sports icon tell the DIRECTV programming guide to list only DIRECTV sporting events. After you select the sports icon, it changes to the sports themes icon.

Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such as basketball or soccer.

Select a sports theme that interests you.

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Sports themes icon

The all icon resets the DIRECTV programming guide to show all available topics, channels and listings for the current profile.

All icon

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Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide

Alphabetically

AlphaSort™ lists all the program titles in the DIRECTV® programming guide in alphabetical order. You can also find this icon in the channel banner. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the guide. After listing programs whose first letter or number match your entry, AlphaSort lists programs in the current DIRECTV programming guide that have your entry anywhere in the title.

In the AlphaSort menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight a character, then press OK.

For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you should highlight and select is “A.” (Words like “The”, “A”, and “An” appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with “A” appear in the AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter “U”. All titles beginning with “AU” appear in the list. Programs that contain “AU” anywhere in their titles will appear at the end of the list.

Finding DIRECTV Programs Using Scout

The Scout icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV® programming guide lets you assign “Scouts” to search all DIRECTV programming guides (both current and future) for very specific program title information.

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AlphaSort icon

To use Scout:

1. Highlight the Scout icon in the program guide and select it.

2. Highlight Scout 1-8 from the next screen and press OK. If you’re setting up a new Scout, make sure to select a Scout without a check beside it, since the check means you have already set up that Scout.

Select a Scout without a check to set up a new Scout.

Scout icon

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3. Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout will look for in all program guide titles.

4. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters. For example, if you are interested in tennis events, enter a common term you might see in program titles, like “tennis.”

Select Enter Text to set up a Scout.

5. Select Run Scout. Scout will search for information in all DIRECTV®programming guide titles.

6. Check the Scout’s results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or channel banner, then selecting the Scout with binoculars icon next to it.

On-screen icons represent the status of scout:

Indicates a Scout is set to find specific information.

Indicates a Scout has found the information you specified.

7. Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appear anywhere within a program title, the program will be included in the Scout Results program list. If no match is found, turn off your receiver for approximately 30 minutes and then check again.

Scouts look for specific program information.

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The Other Icons

These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides.

Exit

Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before entering the program guides.

Help

Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue.

Down Arrow

The arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. Highlight the down arrow, and then press either OK or the down arrow on the remote to scroll down through the program guide.

Exit icon

Help icon

Arrow icon

The Main Menu

Brings up the main menu. Press OK to continue.

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Make Adjustments to your Picture and Audio

The following section tells you how to adjust the picture quality and audio quality of your TV.

• The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that let you adjust the picture.

• The Audio menu contains the controls that let you adjust the way the audio sounds.

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Picture Quality Controls

The Picture Quality menu contains all of the TV’s video configuration controls. To access the Picture Quality menu, press MENU on the remote control to go to the main menu, then select Picture Quality.

Picture Settings

The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. The picture settings you specify apply to your current mode. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to move the slider to the desired position. Then select Exit when you are finished.

Your options under the Picture Settings menu are:

• Contrast Adjusts differences between the light and dark areas of the picture.

• Color Adjusts the richness of the color.

• Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

• Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

• Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

You can have six different picture settings: one for analog channels, one for digital channels (including DIRECTV channels), and one for components attached to INPUT 1, 2, 3, and 4 (FRONT).

To make settings for analog and digital channels:

1. Enter the “mode” for which you would like to apply the setting (for example, press DIRECTV or TV).

2. Then press MENU.

3. Select Picture Quality, and then select Picture Settings to set picture settings for digital and DIRECTV channels.

To make settings for the components connected to INPUT 1, 2, 3, or 4 (FRONT), take the following steps:

1. Press INPUT on the remote control until the input that corresponds with the component you want to make settings for appears in the channel banner. (For example, if your DVD player is connected to VID1, stop pressing INPUT when VID1 appears.)

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2. Point the remote away from the TV so the TV will not receive any signals from the remote. Press the TV button.

3. Point the remote at the TV once again, press MENU, and select your picture settings. When complete, press the component button again to control it.

Auto Color

Auto Color displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture when you are viewing analog channels. This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel. Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.

Color Warmth

Color Warmth displays a choice list that lets you set one of two automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors, and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 7500ºK and the cool setting corresponds to 9300ºK.

Noise Filter

You can turn Noise Filter on or off. When turned on, the television produces a cleaner, smoother picture by reducing picture “static” or any type of interference. This is especially useful for providing a cleaner picture in weak analog signal conditions. When Noise Filter is on, picture detail is somewhat decreased.

Auto Converge

Selecting Auto Converge begins a process which aligns the blue, green, and red picture tubes to produce the best picture quality. These tubes may have shifted since it was manufactured. If your picture seems fuzzy or has a yellow tint, running Auto Converge could correct this misalignment.

Theatre

Theatre allows you to set picture quality controls to a predetermined setting suitable for a theatre-type environment, such as a dark room. You may want to turn the Theatre option on when viewing movies because the color temperature of movie film has a red tint, lower contrast, and reduced sharpness that live video does not. Selecting the Theatre option causes the picture to approach the “look” of an actual film.

Reset Controls

While running Auto Converge, you may notice that flashing letters change to dashes to indicate progress. The Auto Converge process takes several minutes.

When Theatre is selected:

• picture controls are dimmed for a low light setting

• auto color is turned on

• color warmth is set to warm

• noise filter is turned on

Allows you to reset all picture quality controls to their original defaults.

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Audio Controls

The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that involve the TV’s audio outputs. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, then select Audio from the main menu.

Mute

Turn Mute on (select Sound Off) to set the TV’s volume to its minimum level. The same can be accomplished by pressing MUTE on the remote control.

Equalizer

Equalizer allows you to separately adjust the front and center audio frequencies.

Select which speakers you would like to adjust—front or center. Then use the right and left arrows to select a band of frequency, and use the up and down arrows to adjust the band of frequency to the level you desire. To return to the previous menu, select Exit when you are finished.

Speakers

The Speakers menu lets you specify the type of speakers and volume levels you would like to use. From this menu, you have the following options:

Speaker Setup Displays a list of speaker options describing the various ways you can use internal and/or external speakers. From this list, choose the one that matches the way you have set up your speakers. This menu allows you to control the speaker outputs without using external switches. Choose from the following options:

Your selection in the Speakers menu determines what options will be available under the Audio Processor menu. The Audio Processor menu allows you to choose whether you want to receive mono, stereo, Dolby 3, or other sound qualities.

For information on connecting external speakers to your HDTV, see the section “Setup and Connections.”

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Internal TV Only Choose this option if you do not want to use any external

speakers and want all the sound to come from the TV’s internal speakers. Make sure to turn the back panel’s INT./EXT. Front Speaker switch to INT.

Internal TV Only

Internal TV and Rear Choose this option if you want the sound to come from the TV’s internal speakers and the external rear speakers you have connected to the TV. Make sure to turn the back panel’s INT./EXT. Front Speaker switch to INT.

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External Speakers w/TV Center Choose this option if you want to use only the TV’s internal center speaker and external front and rear speakers you have connected to the TV. Make sure to turn the back panel’s INT./EXT. Front Speaker switch to EXT.

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External Front w/ Amp w/TV Center Choose this option if you would like to use external front speakers and a separate amplifier you have connected to the TV and would also like to use the internal center speaker in the TV.

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Ext. Front w/ Amp & TV Center

Ext. Front w/Amp & Rear w/TV Center Use this option if you would rather use external front speakers with a separate amplifier you have connected to the TV, rear speakers, and the internal center speaker in the TV.

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When you select Sound Check, you will hear a

burst of noise emitted from each speaker you have set up. The onscreen display will show which speaker should be emitting the burst of noise.

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Ext. Front & Rear w/ Amp w/TV Center Choose this option if you would like to use the external front speakers with a separate amplifier, external rear speakers with a separate amplifier as well as the internal center speaker in the TV.

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Audio Output Displays a choice list of available audio output modes, which determine how volume will be controlled through the FIX/VAR output jacks.

• Fixed Output Fixed audio mode provides a fixed output control level from the TV’s audio output jacks to an external device such an external sound amplifier. With the fixed audio mode, the TV’s volume control, tone controls, and mute are disabled. You must use the amplifier’s remote control to change volume.

• Variable Output Variable audio mode allows a variable output control level from the TV’s audio output jacks. If the volume changes on the TV via the volume buttons on the remote control or front panel, the output volume changes as well.

Sound Check Tests the front, rear, and center speakers to make sure all channels are working and are properly connected to the correct speakers.

Front Balance Allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left front and right front channels.

Rear Balance Allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left front and right rear channels.

Rear Volume Lets you adjust the rear output volume level.

Center Volume Lets you adjust the center output volume level.

Subwoofer Vol Lets you adjust the volume coming from the subwoofer jack.

For more information on the variable and fixed audio jacks, see the section “Setup and Connections” under “Back of the TV” and “Connecting a Stereo Amplifier.”

Special Audio

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

To make settings:

1. Press MENU to access the main menu.

2. Select Audio, and then select Special Audio. Depending on your speaker setup, any combination of the following options will appear:

• Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should only be used

when receiving broadcasts where distance from the broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner displays the word Mono when you tune to a program that is broadcast in mono.

• Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front channels.

Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The channel banner displays the word Stereo when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

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• Dolby 3 Splits the incoming audio signal into front left, right, and center channels. The channel banner displays the words Dolby Digital program that is broadcast in Dolby Digital.

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channels. You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear (surround) channel sound. This is a good choice for analog (NTSC format) or DIRECTV programs broadcast in Dolby Surround.

-orDolby Digital Splits the incoming audio signal into left, right, center, left surround, right surround, and low frequency effects channels. You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear (surround) channel sound. You must connect a subwoofer and activate the subwoofer volume to hear the special low frequency effects channel. This is a good choice for digital (ATSC format) or DIRECTV programs broadcast in Dolby Digital.

• Hall Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left, right, and rear channels. Extra delay is added to the rear channels to simulate a concert hall sound effect.

• Matrix Surround Splits the incoming audio signal into left, right, and simulated rear channels. You must connect rear speakers to hear the rear (surround) channel sound. This is a good choice when you’re listening to monophonic (mono) audio, such as speeches, sporting events, or plain dialog and wish to have sound coming from all channels.

Optical Output Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby Digital and PCM decoder. Select Dolby Digital if the TV is connected to a Dolby Digital only decoder; it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT). Select PCM if connected to a PCM only decoder; it will then provide two independent soundtrack channels. Select Off if you want no audio output provided.

Sound Logic Monitors a program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting. Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases, like when a commercial begins.

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Splits the incoming audio into left, right, center, and rear

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when you tune to a

Note that when you choose Auto Select, Dolby DIgital, or PCM from the Optical Output menu, the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack is disabled. In this case, you should connect your subwoofer to your receiver.

Dynamic Bass Brings the bass level up to its maximum point. The maximum point is determined by the current volume level.

Wireless Audio Allows you to choose between three possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless speakers, stereo amplifier, wireless headphones, or whatever component you have connected to the TRANSMITTER OUT jack on the back panel. You can choose from the following output selections:

• Front Speakers Tells the TV that you’ve set up your wireless speakers in the front of the room. Your system will then play the “front speaker” audio stream through the wireless speakers. A variable-level audio signal is provided.

• Rear Speakers Tells the TV that you’ve set up your wireless speakers in the rear of the room. Your system will then play the “rear speaker” audio stream through the wireless speakers. A variable-level audio signal is provided.

• PIP Audio If you choose PIP (picture-in-picture) Audio, your wireless transmitter (e.g. speakers or headphones) plays the PIP audio program. If no PIP is displayed, the wireless transmitter plays the main channel audio program. A fixed-level audio signal is provided.

† Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

When the TV is connected to an optional, compatible sixchannel amplifier/ receiver and speakers via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back panel, you receive Dolby Digital Surround Sound, if transmitted. Use the Optical Output menu to specify Auto Select, PCM, Dolby Digital, or Off.

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Center Delay Delays the amount of time it takes for you to hear audio from the center speaker to ensure sound arrives to your normal TV viewing position from the center, left, and right speakers simultaneously.

• Set the delay to the leftmost position on the slider bar if the center, left, and right speakers are the same distance away from your sitting position.

• Move the slider to the right if your center speaker is closer to you than the left and right speakers. Move the slider one time for every foot closer the center speaker is to your viewing position than the front right and left speakers. The range of delay is from 0 to 5 milliseconds (ms).

Surround Delay Delays the amount of time it takes for you to hear audio from the rear speakers to ensure you hear the proper surround sound effects. This delay is based on how far away your rear and front speakers are from your normal TV viewing position.

1. Calculate the distance (in feet) between your normal TV viewing position and your front and rear speakers.

2. Use the graph below to determine the on-screen slider position you should set based on the distance between your viewing position and speakers.

40 35 30

Distance From

Rear Speakers

25 20

(feet)

15 10

0 5 10152025303540 Distance From Front Speakers (feet)

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Position 4

AMP

LEFT

FRONT

Adjust the delays based on the position of your speakers.

LEFT

REAR

Center

Speaker

AMP

RIGHT

REAR

RIGHT

FRONT

For Pro Logic Sound:

• Position 1 sets the delay to 15 ms,

• Position 2 sets it to 20 ms,

• Position 3 sets it to 25 ms,

• Position 4 sets it to 30 ms.

3. Set the on-screen slider to the appropriate position according to the above graph.

Position 1 2 3 4

Pro Logic Select Auto Select to specify that you want only Dolby Digital stereo streams that are in Dolby Pro Logic format to be played in Dolby Pro Logic format. Select Pro Logic On if you want to play all Dolby Digital stereo streams in Dolby Pro Logic format.

For Dolby Digital Sound:

• Position 1 sets the delay to 0 ms,

• Position 2 sets it to 5 ms,

• Position 3 sets it to 10 ms,

• Position 4 sets it to 15 ms.

Adjusting TV Controls

Loudness

When turned on, loudness allows the setting of the volume control to also control the output frequency response. High and low frequencies are boosted at lower volume levels.

SAP

When turned on, Second Audio Program (SAP) plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. SAP is broadcast in mono and is not available for digital programs.

Audio Language

The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language you want to hear when it is available. The system will automatically set the audio program to the selected audio language when the channel you are viewing is either a DIRECTV or a digital channel and the specified language is available.

In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want using the up and down arrows, then press OK to select.

You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner.

If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.

Using The Profiles

Creating User Profiles

This section describes the user profiles feature. It includes information about:

• creating a profile’s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists.

• setting spending limits.

• setting DIRECTV, TV, and movie rating limits.

• blocking unrated TV programs.

• locking and unlocking a profile.

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Using the Profiles

About Profiles

When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four different profiles in addition to the default “Family” profile. You can set up specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile. After you’ve set up these profiles, exit the menu system. Then, press the WHO button on the remote control to scroll through your profiles and press OK to access a certain one.

But first, personalize a profile by entering a name.

1. Select Profiles from the main menu.

2. Select a profile to edit: User 1, User 2, User 3, or User 4.

3. Select Edit User Name from the next menu.

4. Use the up, down, and right arrows on the remote control to find and select a letter.

Use the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the main menu, use the arrows to highlight an option, and press OK to select it.

If the main menu does not appear, the remote control might not be in TV or DIRECTV mode. Try pressing the TV or DIRECTV button and then MENU.

You can personalize each profile.

To continue editing the profile, select DIRECTV Setup (if you have ordered DIRECTV programming) or TV Setup. The following sections describe how to set up these features.

The DIRECTV Setup

The DIRECTV Setup menu item is only accessible if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming. Through this menu you can establish DIRECTV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for DIRECTV

programs.

Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List

You should create a DIRECTV channel list to establish which DIRECTV channels the selected profile can access. To create the DIRECTV channel list:

1. Highlight and select a user name, then select DIRECTV Setup.

2. Highlight Edit Channels and press OK.

You can also set up profiles as categories instead of as users. For example, name a profile “Sports” and include only sports channels in the profile. Or, name it “Movies,” include only movie channels, and set a rating and spending limit for yourself or your family.

Using the Profiles

Check the channels you want to include in the list (programming subject to change).

3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and down buttons.

Checkmarked items appear in the DIRECTV channel list. In other words, when you select that profile and begin surfing through DIRECTV channels with the channel up and down buttons, only the checkmarked channels will appear as you surf.

Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels

You might be able to save time when creating a DIRECTV channel list by using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels

before removing or adding individual channels. Also, DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels available. To prevent

new channels from appearing in a profile channel list, choose Delete All Chans and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list.

Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit

Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a profile’s per-event spending limit for Pay Per View (PPV) programs. To set the spending limit, choose the user profile name, select DIRECTV Setup, then follow these steps:

1. Highlight Spending Limit, and press OK.

You can set a per-event spending limit for each profile.

Tip

You can also access spending limits by selecting System Options from the main menu and then selecting Purchases. You can then select Spending Limit and set limits for all users from one location instead of accessing each profile individually.

2. Use the digits or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a single-program spending limit.

Using the Profiles

3. Lock the system. See “Locking the System” near the end of this section for details.

After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your spending limit allows. The system will then temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system will be locked again.

Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit

The Set Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit for rated DIRECTV movies (based on the MPAA ratings system).

• Note that the rating limit cannot be enforced if a DIRECTV program has not been rated, if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider, or if the system has not been locked.

1. Select a user.

2. Select DIRECTV Setup.

3. Highlight Set Rating Limit and press OK.

Important!

You need to lock the system in order for rating limits, channel limits, and spending limits to go into effect.

To edit the limits after you lock the system, you need to enter the system password. See “Locking the System” for details.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the selector up and down.

4. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding illustration, movies that are rated up to and including a PG-13 rating can be viewed.

After the rating limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the system password to watch programs with a rating higher than the limit. The system will then temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system will be locked again.

Please note that the rating limit you set while in the DIRECTV Setup menu applies only to the selected profile and to DIRECTV programs—it does not apply to TV programs.

To set limits for TV programming, select a profile, select TV Setup and then select Set TV

Rating or Set Movie Rating.

Using the Profiles

The TV Setup

You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu.

Editing Channels in a TV List

You should create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels (including both analog and digital) the selected profile can access. To create the TV channel list:

1. Select a user.

2. Select Edit Channels.

To start, you can add or delete all channels.

3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and down buttons.

Checkmarked items appear in the channel list. In other words, when you select that profile and begin surfing through TV channels, only the checkmarked channels will appear as you surf. Note that the only channels you can add to a list are ones that were found during the channel search (see the “Getting Assistance” section in this book for details on automatically searching for channels).

Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels

You might be able to save time when creating a TV channel list by using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels before

removing or adding individual channels. Also, terrestrial program providers may make additional channels or subchannels

available. To include new channels in your TV channel list:

1. Select System Options from the main menu, then select Channel Search. The system will run a channel search, making it aware of the new channel(s).

2. Select Profiles from the main menu.

3. Select the user profile name, then TV Setup.

Note that if you’re using two terrestrial antennas, pressing the ANTENNA button on the remote allows you to edit the other antenna’s channel list when you are in TV mode.

Another way to add a channel to the channel list is to directly tune to it using the digit buttons on the remote control. If the system can obtain that channel’s signal, that channel will be added into the channel list.

Don’t forget about the CLEAR button.

Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to remove the on-screen menus and return to normal viewing.

4. Choose Edit Channels and checkmark the new channel.

Using the Profiles

Setting the TV Rating

The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your TV so children cannot see certain programs or channels.

The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve software inside your TV (often called V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can “unblock” programs by entering the system password.

The V-Chip software inside your TV is initially turned “off,” so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned “on,” the V-chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the V-Chip software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, “Program exceeds the TV rating limit you set,” when you turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required to provide ratings. However, you can block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.

The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

Age-Based Rating

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent

language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse

language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse

language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V). General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no

sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) or situations (S), and little or no violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence

(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

TV-Y

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

Using the Profiles

To set TV programming limits:

1. From the main menu, select Profiles.

2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu.

3. Select TV Setup from the next menu.

4. Select Set TV Rating.

Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV programs based on rating and content.

Once you get to the Set TV Rating screen, use the arrows and OK buttons on your remote control to change the status of a TV program rating from View to Block. The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.

Remember you are only blocking TV programs and movies for the one Profile you select in the Profiles menu. If you would like to block different programs for different users, be sure to complete the process for each of them.

The Rating Limit Screen

Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.

Age-Based Rating Limit

Lists the available ratings you can block or view with the rating status buttons.

Rating Status Buttons

Lets you know whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block or view with the content status buttons.

Lets you know which content themes are available for that rating, and whether the status of the content theme is View (V) or Block (B).

You must remember to lock the system for rating limits to take effect.

Content Status Buttons

Using the Profiles

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch only TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y programs), then you need to block other programming with higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.

2. Highlight the rating status button that corresponds with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would point to the rating status button corresponding to TV-PG, since the highest rating you want her to watch is TV-G.)

3. Press OK to change the button from View to Block. The status for this and all higher ratings automatically change to Block (and B).

When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

Mature Audience Only

Parents Strongly Cautioned

Parental Guidance Suggested

Changing the TV-PG rating status button from View to Block causes the buttons for the higher ratings and content to change to Block and B.

4. Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the menu.

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the ratings to View.

1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked.

2. Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight the rating status button, such as TV-14, whose status is Block.

3. Press OK to change the status to View. Your child would then be able to watch all programs with a TV-14, TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y rating.

Note that the content theme buttons corresponding to TV-14 change to View as well. They and the age-based rating status buttons are the only buttons that automatically change back to View when you complete this process.

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

General Audience

Directed to Children 7 Years and Older

All Children

Using the Profiles

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See “Setting the TV Rating” for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, you need to block adult language in all programming rated TV-PG and above.

To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch.

2. Highlight the content button that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight the V button located under the L and to the right of TV-PG.)

3. Press OK to change the button from V to B. All higher ratings’ language content theme button will automatically change to B.

You must remember to lock the system for rating limits to take effect.

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit

Dialogue

L Adult Language

S Sexual Situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

Selecting the content theme button corresponding with adult language (L) and TV-PG blocks all programs with adult language (L) rated TV-PG and higher .

4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):

1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).

2. Use the arrows to highlight a particular content button, such as the B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.

3. Press OK to change its status back to V. Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TVMA language content.

Note that only the content theme status button corresponding to TV-14 language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content theme buttons, such as that for TVMA language, do not change.

You must remember to lock the system for rating limits to take effect.

Using the Profiles

Setting the Movie Rating

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Set Movie Rating menu:

1. From the main menu, select Profiles.

2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits.

3. Select TV Setup from the next menu.

4. Select Set Movie Rating.

Selecting Set Movie Rating allows you to set a limit for movies based on rating.

Blocking Movie Ratings

Please note that the rating limits you set while in the TV Setup menu apply only to TV programs—they do not apply to DIRECTV programs.

To set limits for DIRECTV programming, select a profile, select DIRECTV

Setup and then select Set Rating Limit.

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you can automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

To block movies:

1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.

2. Highlight the rating status button corresponding to the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.)

3. Press OK to change the button from View to Block. All higher ratings’ View buttons will automatically change to Block.

Change the button from View to Block and all higher rated movies will also be blocked.

You must remember to lock the system for rating limits to take effect.

4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen.

Using the Profiles

Viewing Moving Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View:

1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View (V).

2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to change.

3. Press OK to change its status back to View. For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can

change the rating status button corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.

Blocking Unrated TV Shows

Some TV programming is not rated and may contain material you do not want your children to see. These shows must be blocked separately.

To block unrated shows:

1. Select the user you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu.

2. Select TV Viewing.

3. Select Set TV Rating.

4. Now select Unrated Shows.

5. Highlight the radio button beside your choice of View Unrated Shows or Block Unrated Shows and press OK to select it.

Some movies may be given a “Not Rated” rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must separately set “Not Rated Movies” to View to see these movies.

Note that “unrated” TV shows may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs sent without ratings. It could also include programs whose ratings are either “None” or “N/A.”

Selecting Unrated Shows allows the user to view or block all unrated programs.

Using the Profiles

Choosing Your Profile

Each time you turn on the TV, the Family profile is selected by default. To select a different profile:

1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel banner.

The WHO button toggles through the profiles.

2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password to access your profile. If the profile is not password protected, you can just press OK to activate it.

The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked.

Using the Profiles

Locking and Unlocking a User Profile

When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies only when they press WHO on the remote control. It does not prevent them from accessing and editing the profile via the main menu if they first enter the system password.

When you lock a profile (excluding “Family”), you lock its channel limits, rating limits, and spending limits. After locking the profile, you need to enter the system password to edit these settings.

1. Choose the profile you want to lock or unlock from the Profiles menu, highlight Lock User or Unlock User, and press OK.

Locking the user profile protects the limits you set up.

Don’t Forget Your Password

If you forget a USER password and the system is locked, you need to unlock the system and then assign a new user password. If the system is not locked, select Profiles from the main menu, choose Unlock User, and enter a new password.

2. When locking a user, use the arrows or the digits on the remote control to enter a four-digit user password.

Some other things to remember about locking and unlocking profiles are:

• For a lock to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.

• When you attempt to access a profile’s channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked, you will be asked to unlock the video by entering the SYSTEM password.

• If you enter the system password to override a limit, the lock on the channel banner will turn yellow, and all limits are temporarily unlocked until you turn off the television. When you turn on the television again, the system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be active. If you want to re-lock without turning off the television, you can select the lock icon in the channel banner.

• If a profile is locked and you want to access its channels, press WHO on the remote control and then enter the user password.

• If a profile is locked and you want to access its settings, you can access it through the menu system by choosing Profiles, then choosing the profile name. Then enter the system password.

Using the Profiles

Locking the System

When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the system is locked.

When the system is locked, you can still access a profile and watch a channel in its channel list (if the profile is locked, however, you must have the user password). Locking the system activates all rating, spending, viewing, and channel limits for all profiles. When you lock the system, no one can modify any of these settings without first entering the four-digit system password.

1. Select Profiles from the main menu. Then select Lock System and press OK. Or, press INFO on the remote control and select the green unlock icon from the channel banner.

You can lock the system via the channel banner by entering a password.

2. Use the arrows or the digits to enter a four-digit system password.

The Lock/Unlock icons in the channel banner are an easy way to lock or unlock the system. Press INFO and select the icon to change the lock status.

• Green Unlock icon The system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed.

• Yellow Unlock icon A password has been entered to override limits. No limits can be accessed or changed in the menu without a system password.

• Red Lock icon Limits cannot be accessed or changed without the system password and all limits are in effect.

3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it. For the changes to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.

Unlocking the System

When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock:

1. Highlight Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK.

2. Highlight Yes and press OK to confirm that you want to unlock the system. When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more limits and

the system is locked, you will be asked to temporarily unlock the system by entering the four-digit system password.

If you enter the system password to override a limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the TV. When you turn on the TV again, the system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be selected. If you want to re-lock the system without turning off the TV, you can select the lock icon in the channel banner.

If you subscribe to DIRECTV and forget the SYSTEM password, contact your satellite program provider’s authorization center.

If you forget the system password and do not have DIRECTV programming, remove the access card from the TV’s back panel (store it in a safe place, or reinsert it upside down to store it in the TV). Press and hold the INFO button on the front panel; simultaneously press and hold the WHO button on the remote control. Continue to hold for three seconds. All passwords will be cleared.

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System Options and Preferences

Different Ways to Adjust Your HDTV

This chapter describes the other options available to you such as:

• selecting a signal source and type

• auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1, VCR2, or DVD channel

• searching for all available channels

• checking your mailbox

• purchasing programs

• setting up personal preferences

• using the FETCH button on the remote control

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Changing the Signal Source

The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, or DIRECTV or Video Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV, and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote control, use the front panel buttons to access this menu and change the signal source. To access the Signal Source menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.

2. Select System Options from the main menu.

3. Select Signal Source from the next menu.

Select the appropriate signal source.

4. Use the arrows and OK to select which source from which you would like to receive a signal.

Changing the Signal Type

The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an off-air antenna. When you run Channel Search (see “Channel Search” in this section for details), the TV automatically detects your signal and you don’t have to specify it here. However, if you decide to change the source, you will need to use the Signal Type menu. Note that when your signal source is coming from DIRECTV, this menu will not be available.

Note that viewing a VCR while in AIR mode may result in poor picture performance. If you have a VCR connected to Antenna A or Antenna B, set the Signal Type to Cable for that Antenna.

Select whether you are receiving signals from an off-air antenna or cable.

System Options and Preferences

Auto Tuning

This menu displays the various components you have connected to your TV. It lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the remote control.

1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the field corresponding with a component.

Selecting any of the fields on this screen enables you to specify which input or channel the component will use.

2. Press the OK button on the remote control to choose which input channel you want to tune to when you press that component button. The choices for each component are:

Not Connected Select this if you don’t have that component connected to the antenna or video input jack 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.

Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant A Select this if your component is connected to Antenna A on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 (or 3 or 4) when you press the component button.

Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant B Select this if your component uses Antenna B on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 (or 3 or 4) when you press the component button.

Video INPUT 1 (or 2 or 3) Select this if your component is connected to the Video INPUT 1 (or 2 or 3) jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the input channel VID1 (or VID2 or VID3) when you press the button. If you have an SVideo cable connected, the input channel will read S-VID1 (or S-VID2).

3. Now you can use the component buttons (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the remote control to tune to the correct input channel when you press the button.

If you have programmed your remote control and completed the above steps to auto tune, you can—for example—press the VCR button and both tune to the VCR’s input channel and enter into “VCR mode.” You can then begin using the REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, and PAUSE buttons to control your VCR.

Reminder: Make sure the Ch 2/3/4 switch on the back of the component is set to the channel you specify in the Auto Tuning screen.

System Options and Preferences

Channel Search

Engaging in a channel search tells the HD receiver to search automatically for all the terrestrial channels available through the antenna inputs. When the HD receiver finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will not be placed the channel list.

You can also edit the channel list and remove unwanted channels by using the Profiles menu.

The Channel Search screen lets you choose to do either a Full Search or a Quick Search. A Full Search searches both Antenna A and B, automatically detects whether you are using cable or an off-air antenna, and may take many minutes. Quick Search searches only for channels on the antenna you’re currently using and is completed faster than a Full Search.

Running channel search collects all available channels in a channel list.

Mailbox

If you have ordered DIRECTV® programming, the mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service or special program offering. If you have new or unread mail, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.

Another way to add channels is to directly tune to them using the digit buttons on the remote control. If the system can obtain that channel’s signal, it will be added into the channel list.

Checking Your Mail

1. Select Mailbox from the System Options menu or the mail icon from the channel banner to view your mail.

2. Highlight a message and press OK. The message opens for you to read.

2. Press OK again to close the message.

3. If you want to erase a message, highlight Erase Message and press OK. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are saved in memory.

System Options and Preferences

Mail provides the latest information from program providers.

Purchases: Pay Per View Programs

Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—if you subscribe to DIRECTV channels to determine if you would like to purchase them.

programming. You can preview movies on certain

Previewing and Purchasing

You can preview and purchase DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming.

To preview a movie or event:

1. When in the DIRECTV program guide, use the down arrow on the remote to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.

2. Select the Other Guides icon.

The Other Guides icon

3. Select Attractions Guide and select a channel to preview.

You may need to enter your four-digit system password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles menu.

The Attractions Guide gives you a choice of which channel to preview.

System Options and Preferences

To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions:

• Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV channels and finding a PPV channel. When you find it, press the INFO button find more information and details about how to purchase it.

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• Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECTV program guide and press INFO. The Program Details screen will appear and give you more information about the program. From this screen you can also purchase the program.

Use the program guide to get to the Program Details screen.

You need to connect your phone line to your television to be able to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus.

From the Program Details screen, you can select:

• Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

• Buy Program to purchase the program

• Other Times to see what other times the program is available

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program you select.

System Options and Preferences

Using the Attractions Guide

Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called “coming attractions” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. To access the Attractions Guide:

1. Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control. Then press GUIDE.

2. Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.

3. Select the Other Guides icon.

4. Select Attractions Guide.

5. Select a channel.

The Other Guides icon

The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu.

System Options and Preferences

Using the Purchases Menu

The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTV Pay Per View purchases and edit spending limits.

The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past DIRECTV purchases and spending limits.

The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow button on the remote control to see more items. The display also shows the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program.

• Note that the past purchases list might not be updated until the end of the billing cycle and therefore may show purchases for which you have already paid.

Reviewing and Canceling an

Upcoming Purchase

You can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming purchase. Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future Purchases screen and press OK. To cancel, select the program, and then press OK.

The Future Purchases screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase.

System Options and Preferences

Setting the Time and Date

You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone, and whether or not you observe daylight saving time.

Indicate the settings for your area.

Use the arrow buttons to move around the menu screen, OK to select an item, and the digit buttons on your remote control to enter numbers. If you have already acquired a digital signal, the time was automatically set and you cannot reset it. You can, however, reset the time zone and whether you observe daylight saving time. Important: After making changes, be sure to select Save Changes. If you do not, your choices will be discarded.

If you select Use Defaults, any changes

you made will be discarded and the time and date will be reset to the last saved settings.

Using the Preferences Menu

The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preference. The following sections outline what you can do in this menu.

Color Scheme

You can change the color that appears in the menu and guides. To change the color, select Preferences from the main menu and select

Color Scheme.

Use the up and down arrows and OK button to select the menu color scheme you prefer.

System Options and Preferences

Translucency

You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and program guides possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the video behind the menu and guides will be more visible) or down for less translucency (less video will be shown behind the menu or guides).

Default Guide

By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control, no matter if you access the DIRECTV change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide (DIRECTV only).

1. Select Preferences from the main menu, then select Default Guide.

2. Use the arrows and OK to choose which guide you want to appear first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control.

If you choose SurfGuide as the default, the Grid Guide will appear when you access the TV program guide, since the SurfGuide isn’t available as a TV program guide.

programming guide or the TV program guide. You can

Screen Format

If you receive an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image will be displayed at that ratio on your HDTV unless you specify otherwise. The Screen Format menu allows you to adjust the image through the following options:

Normal Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you want the on-screen appearance of the video to be a centered picture with side panels (blank areas) on the right and left sides.

Smooth Wide Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you do not want side panels on the right and left sides of the screen. The television will proportionally adjust the image horizontally so it fills your 16:9 screen with no apparent distortion or side panels added.

Full Choose this when you want the television to adjust the 4:3 image horizontally so it fills your 16:9 screen. No side panels will be added, and the image is vertically unaltered. This setting is especially useful for viewing 16:9 formatted DVDs.

Fill Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you do not want side panels on the right and left sides of the screen. The television will adjust the image both horizontally and vertically so it fills the height and width of your 16:9 screen with no side panels added. It will also maintain the correct image proportion. Use with material such as “letterboxed” laserdiscs or VCR tapes.

For more information about the three types of guides, see the section, “Using the Program Guides.”

4:3 ratio

16:9 ratio

Some digital (ATSC format) stations may transmit 4:3 images in a way that will not allow expansion. You will be unable to adjust the screen format.

System Options and Preferences

Caption Display

The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen.

On Always Captioning information is shown always, when available.

On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when the TV’s sound is

muted, when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the remote control.)

Off No captioning information is displayed.

Caption Mode

You can also select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen.

• CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received.

• Text displays information at one particular position (such as the bottom third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath the text.

You can choose between eight closed caption modes, or sources:

• CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s dialog.

• CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation, simplified English, or displayed at a slower rate.

• CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1 and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.

System Options and Preferences

Using Fetch

The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient menu items. It serves as a shortcut to access these menu items. To view the Fetch menu, press FETCH on the remote control.

Using FETCH is a convenient way to access frequently used menu items.

Getting Assistance

Need Help?

If you run across any problems or need to rely on the system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance menu to get information. This section explains the different types of assistance your system is capable of giving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu, which is accessed by pressing MENU then selecting Assistance.

This section:

• tells you about the interactive setup process

• helps you get antenna and signal meter information

• explains the on-screen signal meter

• tells you how to validate a new access card

• describes how to use the system test

Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text at the bottom of the screen. Or, select the Help button from the top of a menu to view more information about your options.

Setup and connections

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Interactive Setup

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Basic TV Operation

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Using The Program

Using the Menu System

Guides

Features and Controls

Adjusting TV Controls

Features and Controls

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Using the Profiles

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System Options and Preferences

Getting Assistance

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Getting Assistance

Running the Interactive Setup

You should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in your TV. However, if you need to access the interactive setup again, you can access it through the Assistance menu.

1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.

2. Select Assistance from the main menu.

3. Select Interactive Setup and follow the on-screen directions. The steps involved in the interactive setup include:

• Setting the time and date

• Searching for channels

• Setting up speakers

• Selecting an audio processor

• Specifying your satellite dish antenna type

• Running the system test Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV

step” for specifying satellite dish antenna type and running the system test.

programming, you can select “Skip this

The interactive setup process allows you to complete all steps or selectively skip steps.

Getting Antenna Information

The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV channels. It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels, obtaining all channels possible, and adjusting any terrestrial TV antennas.

• Press MENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance, then Antenna Info. The Antenna Info screen reports the status of the signal search and lists channels that

are being received or have been received from all terrestrial antennas. To switch between antennas, highlight a channel and then press ANTENNA on the remote control.

When getting antenna information, the screen lists:

• the channel number,

• the station name, if available,

• whether the channel is digital or analog,

• which antenna is receiving the signal, and

• if a digital channel, the current signal strength.

Note that if you highlight a channel in the Antenna Info menu, you tune to the channel and, if digital, get a realtime update of the signal strength.

The channel list consists of all channels being received or that have been received from terrestrial antennas.

Getting Assistance

The Select Dish Menu Screen

To specify the type of dish you are using:

1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu.

2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing, then Select Dish.

3. Specify the type of dish you are using: either a round dish or an oval dish. It is important to select the correct dish type. If you do not, you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your DIRECTV System.

Using the On-Screen Signal Meter

The signal strength meter is used to determine whether you are receiving the DIRECTV signal; it also indicates the strength of the DIRECTV signal once the signal is acquired. Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:

1. Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu.

2. Select Assistance then Dish Pointing.

3. Select Signal Meter.

If the dish is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the current signal strength (and you should hear a continuous tone).

4. Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to toggle between the satellites (available if you have specified you have an oval dish). Try to achieve the peak signal for each.

Peak Signal

The “Peak Signal” indicates the highest signal strength you have obtained, which is not necessarily the highest possible signal.

While the maximum signal strength is 100, the signal strength you achieve will probably be less. Although there is no difference in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 and 85, the higher the signal, the less likely you are to experience negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow (called “rain fade”).

Getting Assistance

Your New Access Card

Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access card if you subscribe to DIRECTV transfer the information from the old card onto the new one. The access card fits into the TV through the back panel. To replace the card:

1. Select Assistance from the main menu.

2. Select New Access Card.

3. Follow the on-screen directions to validate the new card.

programming. The New Access Card Setup screen allows you to

Running the System Test

The System Test display screen is accessed through the Assistance menu and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System, if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming. You should use this feature to get your access card number or when your television doesn’t seem to be receiving satellite signals correctly.

Off-Air Guides

If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information or are having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system’s ability to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you subscribe to DIRECTV guides if you do not receive TV program guides.

programming, you will still receive DIRECTV programming

See the section “Setup and Connections” for details about where to insert your access card.

A message screen appears when you select System Test from the Assistance menu. This screen tells you whether the system passed each test. If your system fails the test, run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem. Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false readings. Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV do not have your satellite dish antenna installed, the test will fail.

programming or

To disable the TV program guide:

1. Select Assistance from the main menu.

2. Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu.

Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu.

3. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight Do Not Acquire Off-Air Guides and press OK to select it. Then exit from the menu.

4. You should now rebuild the channel list by selecting System Options from the main menu and selecting Channel Search.

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Getting Information

This section contains troubleshooting information, your RCA limited warranty, and accessory ordering information.

Setup and connections

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Interactive Setup

Using the Remote

Interactive Setup

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Using the remote

Basic TV Operation

Using the remote

Using The Program Using the Menu System

Guides

Features and Controls

Adjusting TV Controls

Features and Controls

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Using the Profiles

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System Options and Preferences

Getting Assistance

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Troubleshooting

Can’t select certain channel

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

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.”

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Change to mono mode instead of stereo in the Audio menu under Special Audio.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

• Maybe a vacant channel or input is tuned.

• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 – same as CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.”

Sound okay, picture poor

• Check antenna connections and pointing and also check for interfering sources.

• Try adjusting the picture quality, especially sharpness, to improve weak signals.

Black box appears on the screen

• Captioning may be turned on. Check the Caption Display in the Options menu.

Wrong picture

The TV and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures: one can be the picture from DIRECTV signal or a terrestrial antenna (or cable) and one can be from the VCR. If you don’t see the picture you think you should be seeing, try using these buttons to toggle between the pictures:

• Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR’s front panel.

• Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control.

Taking either of these actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from DIRECTV to the off-air antenna or cable, and vice versa.

Problems with the remote control

• Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front of the TV.

• Maybe the remote control is not in the correct mode. Press the DIRECTV button so the remote will be in DIRECTV mode or press the TV button so the remote will be in TV mode.

• Maybe the batteries in the remote control 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 the batteries and hold the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control. Release the button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote control.

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Blank screen

• Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on.

• Try another channel, because there may just not be any programming on at that time.

• Cables in back may be disconnected.

TV will not turn on

• Check to make sure it is plugged in, and try the front panel POWER button.

• Check the wall receptacle (and extension cord, if applicable) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.

• Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

TV turns off while playing

• 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.

Problems with your system password

• If you forget your system password and subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you should call DIRECTV to obtain a new one.

Invalid program guide information

• Make sure your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal. If this still does not correct the problem, disable your system’s ability to acquire off-air TV program guides by selecting Assistance from the main menu and then selecting Off-Air Guides.

Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.

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

The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.

Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks, vases, or potted plants with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.

Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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RCA High Definition TELEVISION (HDTV) LIMITED Warranty

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 the picture tube.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your HDTV.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your HDTV.

How you get service:

• Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit’s date of purchase and model number ready.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

• If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with name(s) of the closest RCA Digital Television Authorized Service Center(s).

• Contact the Service Center and arrange for home service.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your HDTV. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your HDTV.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

• Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.

• For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna. It only covers the HDTV.

• An HDTV that has been modified or incorporated into other products or used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

does not cover:

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

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Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration card packed with your HDTV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your HDTV outside the United States:

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

FCC Registration Information

Your HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company.

On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your equipment from your line.

2. Rights of the Telephone Company.

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

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Accessory Information

The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.

Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs. VH83

Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/ Video Cable is a double cable that

lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. The cable is colorcoded and shielded. It has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. GoldTipped cable, VH83 (6-ft)

Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/Video Cable is a triple cable that lets you

connect the stereo components. Gold-Tipped cable, VH84 (6-ft)

Push-on Cable* attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends push on for a quick connection. VH89 (6-ft)

VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of

S-Video Cable has multi-pin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV. VH976 (6-ft), VH913 (12-ft)

RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F” connectors. D905

Optical/SPDIF cables help you connect to a component with an Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby Digital decoder or receiver. DV3 (3-ft), DV6 (6-ft)

Super Shield protects your television screen from fingerprints, scratches, and other unwanted wear and tear. SSH533

Screw-on Cable* attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection. VH82 (6-ft), VH81 (3-ft)

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2-way Splitter (VH47) 4-way Splitter (VH49)

Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter, 4way Signal Splitter* helps

you connect to other components.

Accessory Order Form

Description

Part No.

Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft) VH81 $3.99

Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH82 $5.45

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

Weatherproof “F” Connector (2) D905 $5.95

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

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $8.95

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

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

2-way Signal Splitter* VH47 $3.95

4-way Signal Splitter* VH49 $6.95

Amplified Antenna ANT200 $44.95

Antenna Mixer 193984 $11.15

Remote Control (CRK76TD3) 244877 $30.35

Optical/SPDIF Cable (3-ft) DV3 $15.95

Optical/SPDIF Cable (6-ft) DV6 $19.95

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Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to

easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna.

ANT200

* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for distribution of the satellite signal originating from your satellite dish antenna.

Super Shield (61”)** SSH533 $219.95

Audio•Video Adapter 228449 $4.45

Diplexer D920 $19.95

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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 an order for accessory items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

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A-Z icon 34, 40 Access card 10, 82

Number 16

Accessories 88 Age-based ratings 58

Blocking 60 Viewing 60

AIR mode 12, 68 All icon 39 AlphaSort icon 34 Amplifier

Connecting 15

Analog channels 4 Analog terrestrial 26 Anatomy of the TV program

guide 33

Antenna

A 68, 69 ANTENNA IN jacks 10 B 68, 69 Information 80 Receiving signals 80

AphaSort 40 Arrows on remote 19 Assistance menu 79 ATSC format 4 Attractions guide 73 Audio

AUDIO jacks 8 Audio/Video jacks, cable 7 Language 52 Output 48 Processor 49 Quality controls 46

Audio language icon 25 Auto

Color 45 Converge 45 Tuning 69

AUX button 18 Available channels 70

Back of the TV 10

Balance, front 49 Bass 50 Batteries 16, 84 Binocular icon 25 Black level 44 Blocking

Age-based ratings 60 Content themes 61

Buy programs 72

Cables 10

Jacks 7

Camcorder 9 Canceling purchases 74 Caption

Display 77 Mode 77

Care and cleaning 85 Center delay 51 Center volume 49 Changing

Channels 26, 27 From the TV guide to the DIRECTV

guide 32

Channel

Banner

Icons 24 Groups 37 Lists 37

Delete channels 55, 57 Retrieving channel number 80 Search 70 Up and down 8, 18

Check, sound 49 CLEAR button 19 Closed captioning 77, 84 Color 44

Scheme 75 Warmth 45

Colors

Of icons 66

Connections

To the back panel 6 To the front panel 9

Content themes 58

Viewing 61

Contrast 44

Date and time 75 Default guide 36, 76 Detail guide 36 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

10, 50 Digital channels 4 Digital terrestrial 26 DIRECTV

Button 16, 18, 84 Channel list 54 Rating limit 56 Setup 54 Signal 81 Spending limit 55

Dish pointing 81 Dish type 81 Dolby

3 sound 50 Digital 50, 51

Receiver 7

DVD button 18 Dynamic bass 50

Editing

Channels 54 Profiles 54

Equalizer 46 Exit icon 42 Exiting

Program guides 37

FCC information 87 Fetch

Button 18 Using 78

Fill screen format 76 Fixed

Images 85 Output 49

Reference

Variable out jack 11, 15

Front

And rear speaker jacks 11 Balance 49 Input jacks 8 Of the TV 8 Panel 8 Panel connections 9 Speaker INT./ EXT. switch 11

FRONT SPEAKER

Switch 14

FRONT SPEAKER terminal 14 Full screen format 76

Getting around in the guides

35 GO BACK button 19 Grid guide 36 Guide

Button on the remote

19, 33, 34, 36

Data 36, 37

Hall Surround Sound 50 Headphone jack 8 Help 42

Icons 25, 34, 40, 66

Lock, Unlock 66

INFO

Button on front panel 8 Button on the remote 19, 35

INPUT

1 jacks 11 2 jacks 11 3 jacks 11 4 jacks 8 Button on the remote 19

Interactive setup 16, 80

Jacks 10

And cables 7

Language 52 LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack

11, 15

Listing all DIRECTV programs 39 Lock icon 66 Locking

The system 25, 56, 62, 66

Mail icon 70 Mailbox

Checking your mail 70 Deleting mail 70 Icon 25

Main menu 42 Matrix Surround Sound 50 Maximum signal strength 80 MENU button 8, 19 Menus

Icons 66 Profiles 54

Modes 8

Of operation 26 SAT and TV 26

Mono sound 49 Movie

Icon in the program guide 39 Ratings 62

Blocking 62 Viewing 63

Themes icon 39

Mute 18, 46

Naming profiles 54 New access card 82 Noise filter 45 Normal screen format 76 Not rated

Movies 63 Programs 58

NTSC format 4 Number buttons on the remote

Off-Air Guides 82 OK button 19 ON•OFF button 18 On-screen signal meter 81 Optical

Jacks and cables 7 Output menu 50

Other guides

Attractions guide 73

Icon 36

Output

Audio 49 Fixed

Variable 49

Overheated components 6

Password

System 65 User 65

Pay Per View program 56 PCM

Decoder 50

Phone

Jack 7, 10 Line 7

Picture 44

Controls 44 Quality 44, 80 Settings 44

PIP (Picture in Picture)

Audio 50 Buttons 28 Problems 29 Using 28

Pixels 4 Positioning cables 6 Preferences menu 75 Pro Logic sound 50 Profiles

Choosing 64 Locking

Unlocking 65 Menu 54 Unlocking 64

Program guides

Anatomy 34 Default guide 76 Detail guide 36, 76 DIRECTV 32 Down arrow 42 Exiting 37 Grid guide 36, 76 Help 42 Scrolling 35 SurfGuide 36, 37, 76 Tuning to a program 35 TV 32

Programming the remote to

control components 20

Purchases

Cancelling 74 Menu 74

Reference

Pay Per View programs 71 Previewing 71 Reviewing 74

Quality controls 44

Rain fade 80 Rating limit 56 Ratio (16:9 and 4:3) 4, 76 RCA-type cables 7 Rear

Speakers 14

Rear volume 49 Receiving different types of

channels 4

Remote control 84

Buttons 18 Programming 20

Reset picture controls 45 Reviewing purchases 74 RF jacks

Cables 7

S-VIDEO jack 7, 8 SAP 52 Satellite 26

In jack 10

Satellite dish antenna 81 Scout 25

Icon 40

Screen format 76 Scrolling 35 Search for channels 70 Second Audio Program (SAP) 52 Set

Movie ratings 62 Rating limit 56 Time and date 75

Sharpness 44 Signal

Meter 81

Peak Signal 80

Source

Changing 68

Strength 81

Of a digital signal 80

Type

Changing 68

SKIP button 18 Smooth wide screen format 76 Sorting

The DIRECTV guide

By movies 39 By sports 39 By title 34

By topics 38 Using movies icon 39 Using sports icon 39 Using topics icon 38

Sorting by

Scout button 40

Sound

Check 49 Logic 50

Speaker 46

Audio stream 50 Connecting 14 Front 50 Rear 50 Setup 14, 46

Using internal and rear external

Using internal only 47 Wireless 50

Special audio 49 Spending limit 55 Sports

Icon 39 Themes icon 39

Station name

Retrieving 80

Stereo sound 49 Subchannel number 33 Subwoofer

Connecting 15 Volume 49

SurfGuide 36, 37 Surround delay 51 System

Lock 62, 66 Password 66 Test 82 Unlock 66

Telephone jack and cord 7 Terrestrial antennas 80 Testing speakers 49 Text

Closed caption 77

Theatre 45

Time and date 75 Tint 44 Translucency 76 TRANSMITTER OUT

Jack 11, 15, 50

Troubleshooting 84 Tuners 4 Tuning to a program 35 TV

And DIRECTV button on remote 8 Button 18 Channel list 57 Mode 27 Rating limit 58 Setup 57

Unlocking

Profiles 64 The system 25, 66

Unrated

Movies 63 Programs and shows 58 Shows 63

V-Chip

Age-based ratings 58 Content themes 58

Variable output 49 VCR

VCR1 button 18 VCR2 button 18

Video

Configuration 44 Games 9, 10 Jack 8

Viewing

Age-based ratings 60 Content themes 61

Volume 49

Button 8, 18

Warranty 86 Weak reception 84 WHO button on the remote 64 Wireless

Audio 50 Transmitter, connecting 15

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.

10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290

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