RCA PHD50300 Owner’s Manual

Safety Information

Precautions

Please read this manual carefnlly before using your Monitor and
keep the manual handy for future reference.

WARNING

TO PREVENTFIREOR SHOCK HAZARDS,DO NOT
EXPOSETEllS UNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.ALSO 110

NOT'USETHIS UNIT'S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD RECEPTACLEOR OTHER OUTLETS,UNLESSALL
PRONGSCAN BE FULLYINSERTED.REFRAINFROM
OPENING THE CABINETASTHEREARE HIGIq-VOLTAGE

COMPONENTSINSIDE. REFERSERVICINGTO QUAI,IFIED
SERVICEPERSONNEL.

Industry Canada Compliance Notice

This Class B digita! apparatus meets all requirements of tilt'
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations

Declaration of Conformity

This de_ice complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operatkm is
subject to tile following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.
Product: Cinenm Screen I)isplay
Equipment Cl:tssification: Class B Conlputer Periphera[

Model: PHI)=,0300

\x:_,hereby declare that the equipment specified above contorms to
the technical smndaMs as specified in file FCCiT.des.

Thon/son multin/cdia Inc.

10330 N. Meridian St.

Indianapolis. IN i6290
PIione: 1-800 133-8974

Cable "ry Installer: This renlinder is ptovided to call )our
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code tScctiun

"_tot tile Canadian Electrical Code. Parl 11xxhich pro\idcs
guidelines Ic_r proper grounding and, in ['nuticulaL specifics that

tilt' cah[e gruutld s]/a][ he c(/nnccted 1o lhe grounding s}rstelll of
t]lC huildh/g as cIosc tl) IIle poi[/t ot cable enlQ :is practical

FCC Information

• FCCRegulationsstatethat unauthorizedchangesor

modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority

to operate it.
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply

with the limits tk/ra Class B Digital Device in accordance

with the spccificatiuns in Part 15 of the FCCrules. These
rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against

radio and television interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates and can radiate radio flequency

and. if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

con_munications. However. there is no guarantee that
interDrence _,ill not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipnlent does cause interference to the radio or
television reception (which you can detennine by turning the
equipment off"and on). try,to correct tile interference by one

or nlore of the lk)lk)wing nleasures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (.that is.
the antenna for the radio or television that is

"receMng" the interterence/.

Change the position of the monitor with respect to
the radio or television equipment that is receiving

tile interference.

Mo_e tile monitor away fron/ the cquipnlent
receiving tile intcrlc+rence.

I)lug tile inonitor into a dilf_'rent wan outlet so the

receiver and the equipment arc on cliCk:rent hnlnch
circuits.

If these n/ensures do not eli[llinale intcl-lE.rence,please

consuh your dealer or an experienced radio television

technician lor additional suggestions Also. tile Fedend

('omnltmkati{_ns Commission has prepared a helpful

hooklet. "tIo;x 1oIdentify and Resolxc Radio TV Inlerfcrence
Iqoblenls." This hooklcl is a',ailahle fiom the US.

Go_crnnlcra Prmth/g Office. Washington DC., 20t02. Please

specif} stock ntln/l)t.+r 0040011-1)034q-t when ordering copies.

Warnings and Safety Precautions

The monitor is designed and manul_ctured to provide

long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than
cleaning is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the
panel. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to

clean the panel surface.

The display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells).

Although the display panels are produced with more than

99.99 percent active cells, there may be some cells that do
not produce light or remain lit.

For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read
carefully and observe the following instructions.

To avoid shock and fire hazards:

1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid
internal heat build-up. Do not cover rear vents or

install in a closed cabinet or shelves.

The unit is equipped with cooling fans. If you install

the unit in an enclosure, be sure there is adequate
space at the top of the unit to allow hot air to rise and

escape.

If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector

will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If

this happens, turn off"the power to the monitor and
un-plug the power cord. If the room where the

monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the
monitor to a cooler location, and wait for the monitor
to cool for 60 minutes.

If the problem persists, contact your dealer for service.

2. Do not use the power cord plug with extension cords

or outlets unless all prongs can be completely inserted.

3. Do not expose unit to water or moisture.

4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt

to modify the power cord.

.

Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will not

be used over a long period.

6.

Do not open the unit which has potentially dangerous

high voltage components inside. If the unit is damaged
from opening the cabinet the warranty will be void.

Moreover, there is a serious risk of electric shock.

7.

Do not attempt to service or repair tire unit. Tmnr is

not liable R)r any bodily harm or damage caused if
unqualified persons attempt service or open the back

cover. Refer all service to authorized Service Centers.

IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your

Monitor

To avoid damage and prolong operating life:

1. Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply.
Continued operation at line vohages greater than 12(1

Volts AC will shorten the life of the unit, and might
cause a fire hazard.

2. Handle the unit carefully when installing it.

3. Locate set away from heat, excessive dust, and direct
sunlight.

4,

Protect the inside of tire trait from liquids and small
metal objects. In case of accident, unplug the unit and
have it serviced by an authorized service center.

5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes
flaws on the surface of tire screen.

6. For correct installation and mounting it is strongly
recommended to use a trained, attthorized dealer.

7.

Like all phosphor-based display devices, monitors can

be susceptible to uneven phosphor aging under cellain
circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as

the continuous display of a static image over a
prolonged period of time, can result in uneven

phosphor aging if proper precautions are not taken. To
protect your investment in this monitor, please adhere

to the following guidelines and recommendations for
minimizing the occurrence of uneven phosphor aging:

Always enable and use your computer's screen saver

function during use with a computer input source.

Display a moving image whenever possible.

Always power down the monitor when you are

finished using it.

If viewing with a 4/3 aspect ratio for long periods of

time, set side gray level at 3 or 4.

If the monitor is in long term use or
continuous operation take the following

measures to reduce the likelihood of uneven
phosphor aging:

Lower the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST levels its

much as possihle without impairing image readability.

Display an image with many colors and color

gradations (i.e. photographic or photo realistic
images).

Create image content with minimal contrast betv, een

light and clark areas (fi)r example, white characters on
black backgrounds). Use complementary or pastel

color whenever possible.

• Avoid displaying images with t)w colors and dislinct.
sharply defined borders between colors.

Contents

Safety Information ................................................................................... 1

Warnings and Safety Precautions .............. _.................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your Monitor ................................................................... 2

Getting Started ......................................................................................... 5

Contents of the Package .................................................................................................. 6

Part Names and Functions- Front View ......................................................................... 7

Part Names and Functions - Back View .......................................................................... 8

Battery Installation ........................................................................................................... 9

Connecting an HD Receiver ............................................................................................. 9

The Back of the HD Receiver ..................................................................................... 9

Connecting Your VCR Or Laserdisc Player ..................................................................... 10

Connecting Your DVD Player ......................................................................................... 10

Connecting a Personal Computer .................................................................................. 10

Connecting Components to the Monitor ...................................................................... 11

Connecting External Speakers to the Monitor ............................................................. 12

A Quick Tour of the Remote Control ............................................................................. 13

Using Your Remote Control ..................................................................................... 15

Inserting Batteries .............................................................................................. 15

Programming the Remote ....................................................................................... 15

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ................................................ 15

How to Program the Remote ............................................................................ 16

Using Automatic Code Search ........................................................................... 16

Using Direct Entry .............................................................................................. t7

How To Use the Remote Control

After You've Programmed It ................................................................................... t7

Programmable Codes for the Remote Control ....................................................... 18

The Menu System ................................................................................... 21

Basic Operations ............................................................................................................. 22

Power ........................................................................................................................ 22

Volume ...................................................................................................................... 22

Mute .......................................................................................................................... 22

Navigating the Menus ............................................................................................. 22

The Multi-Screen Feature ........................................................................................ 23

Selecting the Input Signals to be displayed ..................................................... 24

On-Screen Menu Operation .................................................................................... 24

The PICTURE QUALITY Menu ......................................................................................... 2S

Setting the Picture Mode ......................................................................................... 25

Adjusting the Picture Settings in MEMORY Mode ................................................. 26

Setting the Color Temperature ................................................................................ 27

Reducing Noise in the Picture ................................................................................. 28

The AUDIO Menu ............................................................................................................ 29

The SCREEN Menu .......................................................................................................... 30

Selecting a Viewing Size .......................................................................................... 30

Adjusting the Picture Position and Size .................................................................. 31

Auto Picture .............................................................................................................. 31

Contents

The FUNCTION Menu ...................................................................................................... 32

On-Screen Displays ................................................................................................... 32

Adjusting the Position of the Menu Display .......................................................... 32

Setting the POWER SAVER for Computer Images .................................................. 33

The POWER/STANDBY Indicator .............................................................................. 33

Setting the Gray Level for the Sides of the Screen ................................................ 34

Adjusting for Flickering with Film Mode ................................................................ 34

Adjusting the Display in RGB3 Input Mode ............................................................ 35

Setting the Screen Saver .......................................................................................... 35

Setting the PLE................................................................................................... 35

Turning Orbiter On ............................................................................................ 36

Setting the Inverse ............................................................................................. 36

Resetting to Default Values ..................................................................................... 37

The OPTIONS Menu ........................................................................................................ 38

Setting the Audio Inputs ......................................................................................... 38

Setting the BNC Connectors .................................................................................... 38

Setting a Computer Image to the Correct RGB

Select Mode ..................................................................................................... 39

Setting the Monitor to the correct

HD Receiver Mode ........................................................................................... 40

Setting the Picture Size for RGB input signals ........................................................ 40

The SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................. 41

Confirming the Frequencies, Polarities, mode

and resolution of Input Signals ......................................................................... 41

Selecting the Language for the Menus .................................................................. 42

Setting the Video Signal Format ............................................................................. 42

The AUTOTUNING SETUP Menu .................................................................................... 43

Autotuning the Component Buttons on he Remote Control ................................ 43

SLEEPTIMER .................................................................................................................... 44

Setting the Sleep Timer ............................................................................................ 44

Cancelling the Sleep Timer ................................................................................ 44

Other Information .................................................................................. 45

Installing the Monitor .................................................................................................... 46

Attaching optional mounts or stand to the Cinema

Screen monitor ...................................................................................................... 46

Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer .............................................................. 47

Mini D-sub 15 Pin VGA Signal Composition ........................................................... 47

Specifications .................................................................................................................. 48

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 49

The Monitor Menu System ............................................................................................ 50

Supported Resolution .................................................................................................... 52

RCA Limited Warranty .................................................................................................... 54

Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 56

Index ................................................................................................................................ 57

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Connections and Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Contents of the Package

• Part Names and Functions

• Battery Installation

• Connections

• A Quick Tour of the Remote Control

Connections and Setup

Contents of the Package

Cinema ,_creen monitor

Power cord

Ferrite cores

RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15- pin connector)
Remote control unit with two AA batteries

User's manual

It is highly recommended that you have your monitor installed by a professional. If you are installing
the monitor yourself, refer to the Reference section.

NOTE: If you are planning on attaching tile floor stand to your monitor (and not the optional wall mount unit) you may
want to use the safety metal fittings (provided) to give your monitor extra stability.

The safety metal fittings attach to the back of the screen and can then be used to secure the monitor to the wall with strong wire.
Contact your trained, authorized dealer for professional installation.

In order to conform to mandatory FCC standards, you must attach the supplied ferrite cores to both ends of the power
cable (see below).

If you are connecting a computer to the monitor, you must attach the ferrite cores to both ends of the DVI cable to meet

FCC standards.

Attaching the ferrite cores

Set the ferrite cores on the both ends of the DVI cable (supplied), and one end of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid
tightly until the clamps click. Use the band (supplied) to secure tbe t;errite core.

DVI cable
(not supplied) band band

core (small)

power cable (supplied)

core (small)

band

connector

(monitor side)

core (large)

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Part Names and Functions - Front View

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VOLUM!

MEnu°OK - If no menu is displayed, brings up the

menu. If a menu is displayed, press to select a
highlighted option.

2.

VOLUME -- Adjusts the volume. When an oil-screen

menu is being displayed, moves hig.hlight up and down
(A and V).

3,

LEFT/-ANDRIGHT/-- When Zoom mode is on (press OK

oil tile remote to turn ZOOM on and bFing up tile
zoom icon) press Right/+ to enlarge the image or I.eti -

to reduce tile image.
\Vilen a menu is being displayed, used to navigate

through menu (._ and _. ).

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POWER• STANDIY

4. INPut • Go BaCK Switches tile input, in tire i'ollowing

order:

_.VIDEO1 _ VIDEO2 _ VIDEO3 _ CMPNTI* 1

RGB3 _ RGB2**_ RGBI _ CMPNT2

t\_;l(,. }oft can set zip (=IllPI_T1 or RGB2, but .or both.

When an on-screen menu is being displayed, returns
you to the previous menu.

I_OWER/STANI)BY indicator - When the power is on,
the 1_ 1 is green. When the powvr is in Standby
\lode, tile light is red.

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Turns the tllonitor's power on and off.

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Part Names and Functions - Back View

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1. EXTSPEAKERL and R- Connect speakers here.

2. AC IN - Connect the included power cord here.

3. VIDEO 1, 2, 3 - Connect VCRs, DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here.

4. AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 - Connect audio here.

5. CMPNT1 - Connect Laser discs, etc. here.

6. RGB1 - Connect HD receiver here.

7. BNCSELECT-
RGB2: Inputs the analog RGB signal.

CMPNT2: Connect DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here.

8. RGB3 (DVI 29pin) - Inputs a digital RGB signal.

9. CONTROLLOCK When CONTROL LOCKis in the ON position, the buttons on the

monitor's control panel don't function.

10. REMOTECONTROL - This jack is for connecting a wired remnte, which is primarily _'br

commercial applications. The remote included with your monitor is wireless and doesn't
require connection to the monitor.

11. EXTERNALCONTROL - This terminal is used when the nronitor is controlled by external

equipment.

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Battery Installation

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

• Insert batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.

• Replace cover.

Connecting an HD Receiver

Installingthe batteries

The Back of the HD Receiver

RCA and PROSCAN HD (high definition) receivers come equipped with an
RGB output jack for optimum quality. Using the RGB cable provided,

connect the HD MONITOR OUT jack on the back of your HD receiver to
the RGB1 (HD MONITOR IN)/AUDIO1 IN jack on the back of the

monitor.

If your HD receiver does not have the type of jack pictured on the right,
connect your HD receiver using the component video jacks and RCA

cable.

For more information on HD receiver connections, see your HD receiver
user's manual.

RGB cable

HD MONITOR OUT jack

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Connecting Your VCR Or Laserdisc

Player

Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laserdisc
player to your monitor. To connect your VCR or Laserdisc player:

1. Turn off the power to the monitor and VCR or laser disc player.

2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector
on the back of your VCR or laser disc player. Connect the other end

to the video input on the monitor.

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Use standard RCA cables to connect the audio from your VCR or
laser disc player to AUDIO2 input jacks on the monitor (if your VCR
or laser disc player has this capability). Be careful to keep your right

RCAcables(audio/videocables)are soldas a bundled set.

and left channel connections correct for stereo sound.

4. Turn on the monitor and the VCR or laser disc player.

NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player user's manual./br more

information about your equipment's tJideo output requirements.

To connect your monitor to a DVD player:

1.

Turn off the power to the monitor and DVD player.

2.

Use a standard video cables to connect your DVD player to the CMNT1 input on the monitor,
or use the DVD player's S-Video output. (Use a standard S-Video cable to connect to the S-

Video input on the monitor.)

3. Turn on the monitor and the DVD player.

Connecting Your DVD Player

Connecting a Personal Computer

If you have a computer with digital RGB output, connect it to the RGB3 jack on the monitor.

For IBM VGA (or compatible) or Macintosh (or compatible) connect to the RGB1 jack on the
monitor.

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Connecting Components to the Monitor

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Connecting External Speakers* to the Monitor

The monitor doesn't have internal speakers, so in order to get sound you must connect external speakers, External speakers
can reproduce sound from VIDEO or RGB signal sources.

External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stere{) system
amplifier to the audio outputs.

CAUTION: Unplug the monitor and all connected components before connecting external speakers, Use only speakers
with 6 to &ohm impedance and a power output rating of 7 watts or more.

To connect external speakers directly to the monitor:

1. Strip the ends of the speaker wires.

2. Press down the tabs below the speaker terminals and insert the speaker wire and release the tab to secure the speaker
wire connection.

[a] Connect the right speaker (located at right side of the monitor when viewed from the front) positive (+) ,.',ire to

RIGHT +.

[b] Connect the right speaker negative (-) wire to RIGHT -.
[c] Connect the left speaker negative (-) wire to LEFT-.
[d] Connect the left speaker positive wire (+) to LEFT+.

*'Not included

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VCR1 ON*OFF MONITOR

Connections and Setup

A Quick Tour of the Remote Control

In alphabetical order

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ANTENNA When the remote is in HD RCVR mode, switches the HD

receiver between Antenna A and Antenna B.

Arrows Use the arrows to navigate through the menu screens and moves

the Zoom pointer in Zoom mode.

AUX (auxiliary) You can program this button to control any one of the

following: a cable box; most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN audio components;
a laserdisc player; a VCR; or a satellite receiver. Press this button to

operate the component you've programmed to work with the AUX button.

CH+/CH- Changes channels on the HD receiver when the remote is in
HD receiver mode. When the Zoom mode is active, zooms in (CH+) or

out (CH-).

CINENA Press to select one of four screen sizes to suit the type of input
you're watching.

NOTE: When watching the HD receiver, screen size is controlled
through the HD receiver menu system.

CLEAR Clears on-screen displays and returns you to normal viewing.

CMPNT Toggles between CMPNT1 and CMPNT2 inputs.

GO BACK In HD receiver mode, returns you to the previous channel.
When in the menu system, returns you to the previous menu.

GUIDE In HD receiver mode, brings up the on-screen program guide.

INFO Brings up channel information.

INIrtyr Changes the video input.

MENU Brings up the on-screen menu.

MONITOR Turns the power to the monitor on and puts the remote in
Monitor mode so you are able to control the monitor.

MUTE Reduces sound to an inaudible level.

Numbers Use the number keys to make numerical entries.

OK/ZOOM When in Monitor mode (press the MONITOR button) and
using on-screen menus, press OK to select a highlighted menu function.

When there are no on-screen menus displayed, press OK to bring up the

zoom pointer. Using the arrow buttons, position pointer on the part of the
screen you want to zoom on, then use the CH+/- buttons to zoom in/out.

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ONeOFF Toggles power on and ()ft 12)rthe components that you have

VCR1 OR-OFF MORITOR

programmed. For example, if you are in VCR mode, turns VCR on and
off.

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REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, PAUSE, RECORD (transport keys)
Use with components programmed to work with your remote control
(VCR, DVD player, audio components).

RGB Depending on how you set up the monitor, toggles between RGB1,
RGB2*, and RGB3.

*Note: You can set t@ CMPNT2 OR RGB2, but not both. lf CMPNT2 is

set up, RGB2 will not appear when you use the RGB button.

SLEEP Brings up the sleep timer, which is used to turn the monitor off
automatically after a set amount of time.

VCR1, VCR2, DVD, HD RCVR, MONITOR These are the component

buttons used to put the remote control into the correct mode to operate
that particular component. The correct video source must first be selected
(VIDEO or RGB) or Autotuning must be set up.

VOL</VOL> Adjusts the w)lume.

VIDEO Selects whatever component is hooked up to the video source

inputs.

WHO*MULTI When in Monitor mode. activates the multi-screen feature.
The Multi-screen feature allows you to select a screen mode for viewing a

single picture, side-by-side pictures, or picture-in-picture (PIP). Brings tip
personal viewer profiles for sonle components.

RECORD STOP PAUSE

ZOOM IN When in zoom mode (press the MONITOR button an then

the OK button to access zoom mode) enlarges the picture. When in zoom

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ZOOM OUT When in zoom mode/prcss the MONITOR button an then
the OK button to access zoom mode) decreases the magnification of thE:

picture. If picture is distorted, ZOOln out to restore to llorma]

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Installing the batteries

Connections and Setup

Using Your Remote Control

Inserting Batteries

1. Remove tire battery compartment cover from tire renrote control.

2. Insert batteries (included) as shown on the diagram inside the battery
conrpartnrent.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Use your remote control from a distance of about 7m/23 feet from the
monitor's remote control sensor and at a horizontal angle of within 30 °.

The remote operates on line of sight, so if there is anything blocking the

path between the remote and the remora control sensor on the front of
the monitor, the remote may not work.

• Don't expose the remote control sensor on the front of the monitor
to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Don't get the remote control wet.
Avoid heat and humidity.
When not using tire renlote for a long period of time, remove the

batteries.

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Programming the Remote

The universal remote control that came with your monitor is already

programnred to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN VCRs, DVD
players, laserdisc players, and satellite receivers. This remote is also

capable of operating many other brands of remote-controllable electronic
components, but you must program it to do so.

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote

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To determine whether the universal remote needs to be progranrmed,
turn on one of your componems, such as a VCR. Point the renlote control

at the component and press the component button (for example, the VCR
hutton). Now press the ON.OFF button on the remote. If the component
doesn't turir off. you need to program the remote control in order for it to

operate that component.

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How to Program the Remote

There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and direct entry.

Using Automatic Code Search

1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, HD
receiver, etc.)

2.

Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the

component you want the remote to operate (VCR, HD receiver, etc.).

While you hold down the component button, press and hold

ON-OFF (when the red light on the remote turns on, release both
buttons).

Note.. Automatic Code Search can't be used with the AUX button.

3. Press PLAY (the red light on the remote starts flashing).

The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are

Component Buttons

Thesearethebuttons youprogramto operateanother
component.

several sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn't
turn off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the red light

starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of
codes).

Continue pressing PLAYuntil the component turns off.

NOTE: If the component doesn't turn off after you 'repressed the PLAY

button 20 times, the component can't beprogrammed.

4,

Press REVERSE and wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the
component turns back on.

5. To finish, press and hold the STOP button until the red light on the
remote turns off.

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Using Direct Entry

1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (the red light on the remote turns

on).

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the following
pages.

3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote
to operate (VCR, RCA DVD, etc.).

4. Enter the code from the code list. When you begin entering numbers, the red light on the
remote rams ofT. When the last number is entered, the red light turns back on. If the incorrect

code is entered, the red light will flash.

5. Release the component button. The red light on the remote turns off.

6. Press ON-OFF to see if the component responds to the remote 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 commands.

How To Use the Remote Control After You've Programmed It

Once the remote control has been programmed successfully, you're ready to use it to operate
other components.

1. Press one of the video source buttons to select a component (VIDEO or RGB) to operate.

2. Press the component button (MONITOR, VCR, DVD, AUX, or HD RCVR) to use the Transport
buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, PAUSE, and RECORD) to operate the component.

3. Press ON-OFF to turn the component on or off.

NOTE: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, you may have the wrong video
source or wrong component selected. You must select the correct video source and the

component button that matches the component you want to operate.

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