RCA F38310, P61310 User Manual

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Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric hazard, do not expose this product 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.

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Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Table of Contents

Setup and Connections ....................................... 5

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

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

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

Front Buttons ............................................................................. 8

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

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

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

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

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier ............................................... 15

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

PIP Buttons ............................................................................... 28

Using the PIP Feature .............................................................. 28

PIP Problems? ...........................................................................29

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® Programming Guide ......................... 34

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjusting TV Controls....................................... 43

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

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

Color Warmth .......................................................................... 44

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

Convergence ............................................................................ 45

Picture Tilt ................................................................................ 45

Picture Presets .......................................................................... 45

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

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

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

Tone Controls ........................................................................... 46

Audio Processor .................................................................... 46

Speakers ................................................................................ 47

Sound Logic .......................................................................... 47

SAP ............................................................................................ 47

Optical Output ..................................................................... 47

Audio Language ...................................................................... 47

Using The Profiles ................................................ 49

About Profiles ................................................................................. 50

The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50

Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List ......................................... 50

Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51

Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ...................................... 51

Setting the TV Rating ..................................................................... 54

Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60

Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ...........................................61

Locking the System ........................................................................ 62

Unlocking the System .............................................................. 62

Table of Contents

Options and Preferences .................................. 63

Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64

Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64

Auto Tuning .................................................................................... 65

Channel Search ............................................................................... 66

Mailbox ........................................................................................... 66

Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................ 67

Setting the Time and Date............................................................. 71

Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 71

Color Scheme ........................................................................... 71

Translucency ............................................................................. 72

Default Guide ........................................................................... 72

Screen Format .......................................................................... 72

Caption Display ........................................................................ 73

Caption Mode .......................................................................... 73

Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 74

Getting Assistance ................................................ 75

Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 76

Getting Antenna Information ....................................................... 76

Dish Pointing .................................................................................. 77

Your New Access Card .................................................................... 79

Running the System Test ................................................................ 79

Off-Air Guides................................................................................. 80

Upgrades ......................................................................................... 80

Reference .................................................................. 81

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 82

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 83

RCA HDTV Limited Warranty ......................................................... 84

FCC Registration Information ........................................................85

Accessory Information ................................................................... 86

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 several types of signals: analog (in NTSC format) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite and high definition satellite (coming from DIRECTV if you subscribe to DIRECTV seamless. Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.

programming†). This TV makes receiving all types of signals

DIRECTV SATELLITE

DIRECTV HD SATELLITE

TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA

TERRESTRIAL

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA*

ANTENNA

HDTV

CABLE TV

TOWER SENDING ANALOG AND/OR

SIGNALS

DIGITAL

Parts of a Complete High Definition System

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.

† Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy is provided with your first billing statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is used with permission.

* The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of oval, you can receive programming from only one DIRECTV satellite.

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

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Using the Remote

Basic TV Operation

Using The Program Guides

Adjusting TV Controls

Using The Profiles

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 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

ON•OFF

TVVCR1

DVD

AUX

DIRECTV

VCR2

MUTE SKIP

VOL

GO BACKFETCH

GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

123

456

789

INPUT

ANTENNA

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAPCH CTRLWHO

Remote Control Power Cord

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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jack

Digital Audio

Out Jack

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 this phone 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

Y PB PR Jacks and Cable

The Y PB PR jacks allows you to connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum quality by maintaining the video source as three separate signals through these jacks. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.

Phone Jacks

Y PB PR

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Front Buttons

The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on the TV. Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here may be different from yours.

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Front panel buttons on model P61310

VOL

Front panel buttons on model F38310

VOL

•

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.

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 CH v, 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, CH v moves the highlight down one page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In the program guides, CH v advances the highlight one screen down.

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 one page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In the program guides, CH ^ advances the highlight one screen up.

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

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

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Front Inputs

The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks let you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, Internet access device, game, or camcorder. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please note that the exact look of the jacks or the TV pictured here may be different from yours.

PHONES VIDEO IN

R E

L O V

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L O V

H C

C U N

E M

V I D E O

V I D E

O L / M

O N O

H E A

D P H O

E I N P U

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A U

D I O

AUDIO IN

PHONES

VIDEO IN

S E N O

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D I V

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Front panel jacks on model P61310

Front panel jacks on model F38310

PHONES Provides a connection for headphones.

VIDEO IN Provides video connection. The video connector is usually

yellow.

AUDIO IN L Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white. When connecting devices that use a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the left input jack to get sound from both speakers.

AUDIO IN R Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.

AUDIO IN

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DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA A

ANTENNA B

SATELLITE

PHONE

JACK

ACCESS

CARD

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

AUDIO OUT

JACK

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

VIDEO

POWER

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO

BPR

AUDIO OUTPUTS

EXT SPEAKERS

VARIABLE

FIXED

LR L

EXT

INT

SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the TV using an RG6 cable.

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 theatre-quality sound (six audio channels).

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.

Setup and Connections

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

• VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.

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

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

• 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.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Use to connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum quality. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors between a compatible device and the monitor.

Grey side panels protecting against screen burn-in are not always generated when watching a 4:3 image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks. Therefore, limited viewing of a 4:3 image is recommended when no side panels are present. Also note that when watching an image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, you will not be able to manipulate the screen format.

• AUDIO R/L The audio jacks provide stereo sound. When connected, audio volume from the main front and rear speakers is variable audio.

• Y P

video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. To

Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the

B PR

ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y, PB, and PR connections.

VIDEO

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO OUTPUTS

• FIXED L/R Provides fixed-level audio output from the television.

This audio output is ideal for audio recording or for connecting to an A/V receiver amplifier (an auxiliary baseband component) when you want to control the volume through the A/V receiver instead of the TV.

• VARIABLE L/R Use to connect an A/V receiver or amplifier (an auxiliary baseband component) for variably-controlled stereo output.

• RIGHT and LEFT Speaker Terminals Use to connect external speakers for right and left surround sound.

• INT. / EXT. (switch) INT sends audio only to the monitor’s internal speakers. EXT sends audio to only external speakers.

AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED

LR L

EXT SPEAKERS

VARIABLE

EXT

INT

To turn the TV’s internal speakers on and off, press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers from the menu.

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

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

VIDEO

POWER

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 down to the desired program.

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO

OUT

BPR

LR L

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED

EXT SPEAKERS

CH CH

VARIABLE

EXT

INT

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.

• If you’ve already set up auto tuning, press the VCR1 button on your remote control.

• 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.

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

Setup and Connections

The Advanced Connection

TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier

DVD

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

VIDEO

POWER

OUT

AUDIO L

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 DISH ANTENNA

SATELLITE

ACCESS

CARD

DIGITAL

PHONE

AUDIO OUT

JACK

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

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.

S-VIDEO

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, VID3). Note that because the digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR, you cannot record digital channels.

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO

BPR

AUDIO OUTPUTS

VARIABLE

FIXED LR L

EXT SPEAKERS

• To watch the DVD player in this connection, press INPUT on the remote

EXT

INT

control until the correct video input appears (in this example, S-VID1 ).

VCR 1

VIDEO

OUT

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH CH

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

*AC-3 is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratory Licensing Corporation.

or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older

Setup and Connections

Connecting Speakers to the TV

You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal.

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

Speaker wire

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.

To turn on or off the TV’s internal speakers, press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers from the menu.

LEFT RIGHT

TELEVISION

AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED

LR L

EXT SPEAKERS

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.

VARIABLE

EXT

INT

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

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AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED

VARIABLE

LR L

EXT SPEAKERS

EXT

INT

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier

1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver.

• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.

• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and monitor remote control.

2. Use speaker wire to connect the monitor to external speakers.

• The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external and internal speakers. INT sends audio only to the monitor’s internal speakers.

3. You may prefer to turn off the TV’s internal 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.

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

SATELLITE

ACCESS

CARD

DIGITAL

PHONE

AUDIO OUT

JACK

VIDEO

INPUT1

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

INPUT2

INPUT3

A/V RECEIVER

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

POWER

CD IN

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO

TAPE

IN OUT IN

B PR

VCR

OUT

AUDIO OUTPUTS

VARIA BLE

FIXED

LR L

EXT SPEAKERS

EXT

INT

Right Speaker

Left Speaker

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

POWER

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

* Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy is provided with your first billing statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is used with permission.

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:

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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

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

channels.

Setup and connections

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Using the Remote

Basic TV Operation

Using The Program Guides

Adjusting TV Controls

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Using The Profiles

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Options and

Preferences

Getting Assistance

Reference

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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, GE, and PROSCAN 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 video input 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 TV’s 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 video input 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 video input 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, satellite receiver, 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

DIRECTV DIRECTV

programming, you must be in DIRECTV mode to view

channels. Placing the remote in DIRECTV mode enables you to

access the TV’s menu system as well as tune to DIRECTV

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 return to the original channel after 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. If no other displays are present, pressing CLEAR will cancel the commercial skip timer.

CH +/- 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 mode, you scroll through DIRECTV skip chapters on a disc played by RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD players.

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.

channel. If you subscribe to

channels.

programming and are in DIRECTV

channels. In DVD mode, CH +/- will

LED

ON•OFF

DVD

VCR2

MUTE SKIP

VOL

GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

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INPUT

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH CTRL WHO

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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 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.

(Light Bulb Button) Press to illuminate some of the remote control’s buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several seconds.

GUIDE When in TV mode, brings up the TV program guide. In DIRECTV mode, brings up the DIRECTV of the GUIDE button scroll through the different types of guides. Press GUIDE after pressing INPUT to get a guide-like list of available video input channels.

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 commercial 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.

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 when the remote is in that mode. When in TV or DIRECTV mode, FORWARD will toggle through screen formats.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) When viewing an analog signal, brings up the small PIP 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.

and TV channels (and thus using both the

programming guide. Subsequent presses

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

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STOP

ON OFF

AUX

DVD

PLAYREVERSE

VCR1

VCR2

DIRECTV

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, the remote control requires programming.

Programming the Remote Control

LED

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.

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

The remote may not operate all models of all brands.

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.

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.

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.

Use the AUX button to control a separate satellite receiver, if necessary. Do not reprogram the DIRECTV button.

To operate the component:

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, 2008, 2111,2112,

American High .............................................. 2021

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

Audio Dynamics ................................ 2009, 2010

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

Bell & Howell................................................. 2011

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

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

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

Candle ...... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,

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

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

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

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

Citizen ................ 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,

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

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

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

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

................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115

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

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

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,

Fisher ........ 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051,

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

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

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

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

Goldstar .............. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121

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

Harley Davidson ........................................... 2026

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

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

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

Hitachi ...... 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111,

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

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

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

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

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

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

JVC .. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123 Kenwood . 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058,

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

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

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

2018,2019,2027

2028, 2110

2040, 2041,

2116, 2117, 2130

2052,2118

2120, 2122

2111,2123

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

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

Magnavox . 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108,

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

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

.................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064

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

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

2113

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

Memorex ................................. 2002, 2011, 2013,

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

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

MGN Technology .......................................... 2013

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

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

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

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

2019

Montgomery Ward ............................ 2075, 2131

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

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

Multitech . 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061

NEC .................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panasonic . 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127

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

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

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

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

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

Pioneer ................ 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123

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

PROSCAN .......................................... 2000, 2001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

........ 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120,

Radioshack/Realistic .... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014

2120

....... 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,

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

......... 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118

2118

Sharp2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131

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

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

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

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

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

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

2124

2069,

2123

2125

2096, 2131

2093, 2116

Sylvania ..... 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063,

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, 2129

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

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

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

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

Vector Research .......... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016

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

Video Concepts 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113

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

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

2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101,

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

Yamaha ..... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111

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

2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131

2065, 2124

2116

Cable Boxes

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

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, 5024,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Philips ........ 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019,5025, 5030,

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, 5037, 5038

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5046, 5053

5031, 5032

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

Satellite Receivers

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

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

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

General Instruments .............. 5060, 5061, 5062

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

Audio

(for RCA and Dimensia brands only)

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

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

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

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

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

DVD Players

RCA, GE, PROSCAN .................................. 2001