RCA RBA27500, 27000, RBA27000 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
COLOR TV
It is important to read this manual before operating this unit for the first time.
TOCOM 1512890A
RBA27500, RCA27000

Important Information

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Cautions
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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fully insert plug into socket.
Insure that the main supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification label located on the back of the TV Receiver.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they maybe permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

Table of Contents

Important Information Warning, Product Registration ____________________________________ i
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup ____________________________________________________________________ 2-3
Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote, Turn on the TV, Place Channels in Memory, Set the Time
Basic Tour of the Remote ____________________________________________ 4
Power, Volume, Channel, Components buttons
Menu Basics ______________________________________________________________ 5
Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
Using Your Remote With Remote Buttons ______________________________________________ 6-7
With VCRs
Programming, setting the VCR 1 Channel, Basic Operation
With a Satellite Receiver ____________________________________________ 11 With a Cable Box With a Laserdisc Player With Audio Equipment
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Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture _________________________________________________________ 16
Picture Settings
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset
Sound Settings _________________________________________________________ 18
Stereo, Tone
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Using Advanced Features Placing Channels in Memory/Autoprogram ____________ 19
Naming the Channels Setting the Sleep Timer Setting the Alarm Clock Selecting a Language Watching Closed Captioning Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable
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References Front Panel Buttons __________________________________________________ 25
Displays on the Screen Trouble Checks Index
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CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
Use This Book First!
ToFind Your Hook-up Turn To Page 1
THIS GUIDE SHOWS HOW TO HOOK UP
YOUR TV
AND OTHER
COMPONENTS.

Quick Guide to Your TV

Startup

The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.
For more details, see the page numbers listed.
1. Hook up your TV
Details are in the Connections Guide.
Hook up any antennas, cables or other equipment to your TV before you follow the steps below. This is where to find the instructions for SVHS, a super VHS recording format that improves the picture quality. It is found on some VCRs and camcorders.
CAUTION: If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take precautions that the stand or furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over, pulled off, or pushed off. This could cause damage to the TV and/or personal injury.
2. Plug in the TV
Plug the cord into the outlet, matching the wide and the small end of the plug with the outlet.
2a. Use this adaptor
for models RBA27550 and RCA27000
3. Put batteries in the remote
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A. Plug the cord into the adapter
that was packed with your TV as shown at the left.
B. Plug the adapter into the outlet,
matching the prongs with the outlet.
A. Pull off the cover of the battery
compartment.
B. Place the four AAA batteries as
shown, matching the +and –
end of each battery in the com­partment.
C. Replace the cover.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
MENU CH VOL–VOL+POWERCH
Startup
4. Turn on the TV
Press POWER on the remote.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
5. Place all available
channels in memory (Autoprogram)
Details for adding and deleting channels are on page 19.
6. Set the time
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Français Português
Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
12:21 AM 13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: Off Alarm Channel: 07 On Time: Disabled Off Time: Disabled
Clock: Use –/+ to set time.
A. Press MENU•PROG until the
Setup menu is selected. This menu is white.
B. Press MOVE H to highlight
Autoprogram.
C. Press MOVE E to start placing
channels in the TV’s memory.
D. Wait until TV has cycled
through all the channels and returns to original channel.
A. Press MENU•PROG until the
Alarm menu is selected. This menu is green.
B. The Clock is automatically
highlighted the first time you set it. If it is not, press MOVE H to highlight it.
C. Press MOVE F to set the hour. D. Press MOVE E to set the minutes.
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Quick Guide to Your TV

Basic Tour of the Remote

Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see pages 6–15.
TV Power Button
Volume and Channel Controls
Details are on page 6.
Turns the TV on. Sets the remote to control the TV.
Operates TV when remote is set to control the TV.
Operates the TV and advanced features.
Component Buttons
Details are on pages 8–15.
Menu Buttons
See next page for details.
Controls components such as a VCR, laserdisc player, audio equipment, satellite receiver and a cable box.
Changes the menus and features on the screen.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
INPUT ANTENNA
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MENU CH VOL–VOL+POWERCH

Menu Basics

General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown below. Details on using the remote buttons are on pages 6-7. Many menu items
are explained in detail in Using the Advanced Features starting on page 19.
Colors
Menu Buttons
The menu buttons are used to adjust the features in the TV’s menus. Both the menu buttons on the remote or the front of the TV will move through the menus. See
“Moving through the Menus” below.
Yellow Green Light
White
Blue
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English
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
Français Português
Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to see each of the four menu colors.
Each menu has a different color background as shown at the left.
Moving through the Menus
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English
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
Français Português
1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote or MENU on the front panel to move from menu to menu.
2. Press MOVE 4and 3on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the front panel to move up and down through the features in the menu.
3. Press MOVE F and E on the remote or VOLUME + or – on the front panel to move left and right on the menu lines.
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INPUT ANTENNA
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PLAYREW FF
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With Remote Buttons

POWER
Turns off the TV. Turns off compatible components. Turns on a component after a
component button is pressed.
AUDIO, VCR1, VCR2•LD, SAT•CABLE, TV
Sets the remote to control the component. VCR2LD can only be programmed for one component: either a VCR or a Laserdisc Player.
See Using the Remote with a VCR, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio equipment on pages 8–15.
TV
Turns on the TV. Shows the displays on the screen. Sets the remote to control the TV.
See Using the Remote with a VCR, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio equipment on pages 8–15.
REC (Record)
Starts recording onto tape.
STOP
Stops tape or laserdisc.
PAUSE
Pauses tape or laserdisc.
DISPLAY
Shows displays on the screen. Clears menus from the screen.
SKIP (Commercial Skip)
Allows you to scan other channels during commercials.
Each press adds 30 seconds. TV switches back to original channel when time runs out. Press
CLEAR to cancel SKIP. CHAN 2and
1
(Channel up and down)
Scans up and down through channels in the TV’s memory.
Moves through channels in VCR’s memory.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds a tape or laserdisc. Searches backward while tape or
laserdisc is playing.
PLAY
Plays tape or laserdisc.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards a tape or laserdisc. Searches forward while tape or
laserdisc is playing.
VOL > and < (Volume up and down)
Raises and lowers sound.
MUTE
Switches the TV sound on or off.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Changes back and forth between two channels.
Select a channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.
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INPUT ANTENNA
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With Remote Buttons
Number Buttons (0-9)
Selects any channel number. Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0 and 6 for channel 6. For three digit channels, press and hold 1 until 1-­appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
INPUT
Switches between the TV channels and
Video 00.
ANTENNA
Used as TV/VCR button when remote is set to control the VCR.
CLEAR
Clears menus and displays from the screen.
Clears items from VCR timer programs and VCR’s clock.
MENU•PROG (Program)
Shows menus on the screen and moves from menu to menu.
Sets VCR clock and programs timer on VCR.
RESET
Returns the picture adjustments to the original settings.
MOVE F and E (left and right) Moves left and right on a menu line. See Menu Basics on page 5.
Changes a feature setting.
MOVE G and H (up and down) Moves up and down menus. See
Menu Basics on page 5.
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Aiwa .................................................15
Akai .........................03,17,22,23,63,66
Audio Dynamics........................14,16
Broksonic .........................................10
Candle .....................07,09,13,44,45,52
Canon ..........................................08,53
Capehart...........................................01
Citizen ................07,09,13,44,45,46,52
Colortyme........................................14
Craig............................................07,12
Curtis Mathes.............00,07,08,14,15,
.......................................44,45,53,64,67
Daewoo.............................13,45,52,76
dbx...............................................14,16
Dynatech..........................................15
Electrohome.....................................27
Emerson ............08,09,10,13,15,20,23,
.......................................27,34,41,42,47
Fisher..................02,12,18,19,43,48,58
Funai.................................................15
GE .................................00,07,08,32,37
Goldstar.............................09,14,46,60
Harman Kardon..............................14
Hitachi...............................05,15,35,36
Instant Replay .................................08
JCL ....................................................08
JCPenney................02,05,07,08,14,16,
............................................30,35,51,53
JVC...........................02,14,16,30,46,74
Kenwood.................02,14,16,30,46,47
KLH ..................................................73
Lloyd’s..............................................15
Logik.................................................31
Magnavox.........................08,29,53,56
Marantz....02,08,14,16,29,30,44,46,61
Marta ................................................09
MEI ...................................................08
Memorex...........................08,09,12,15
MGA............................................04,27
Midland............................................32
Minolta........................................05,35
Mitsubishi....................04,05,27,35,40
Montgomery Ward.........................06
MTC.............................................07,15
Multitech...........................07,15,31,32
NEC ..........02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64
Panasonic...............................08,53,75
Pentax.....................................05,35,44
Pentax Resear..................................46
Philco.................................08,29,35,56
Philips..........................................08,29
Pioneer ...................................05,16,33
Portland..................................44,45,52
ProScan.............................................00
Quartz...............................................02
Quasar.........................................08,53
RCA ..........00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69
Radio Shack.......02,06,08,09,12,15,19
.................................................27,43,53
Samsung..................07,13,22,32,42,48
Sansui ..........................................16,71
Sanyo...........................................02,12
Scott ..............................04,13,41,49,68
Sears...............02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43
Sharp.............................06,24,27,39,45
Shintom.............................17,26,31,55
Sony........................................17,26,38
Sylvania........................08,15,29,53,56
Symphonic.......................................15
Tandy ..........................................02,15
Tashiko.............................................09
Tatung..............................................30
Teac..............................................15,30
Technics............................................08
Teknika..............................08,09,15,21
Toshiba.........................05,13,19,48,49
Totevision ...................................07,09
TMK..................................................67
Unitech.............................................07
Vector Research ....................14,16,44
Victor................................................16
Video Concepts.....................14,16,44
Videosonic.......................................07
Wards............05,06,07,08,0912,13,15,
.................................................25,31,35
Yamaha.......................02,14,16,30,46
Zenith...............................11,17,26,72
Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Programming the Remote
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Refer to the Connection Book or the VCR’s owners manual to hook up your VCRs.
The remote may need to be programmed for your VCR, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.
2.Program the remote for
your VCRs
1.Test the remote
A.Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to turn
the VCR on.
B. Press the VCR buttons shown at
the left. If your VCR does not work, program VCR1 or VCR2•LD with a VCR code from the list below.
A. Point the remote at the VCR
and hold VCR1 or VCR2•LD.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release VCR1 or VCR2•LD. D. Press POWER. If nothing
happens, try pressing VCR1 and then POWER.
E. Repeat A–D with another code
if the first one does not work or if a second VCR is connected.
INPUT ANTENNA
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VCR Codes
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Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Setting the VCR 1 Channel
The VCR 1 Channel works with VCR1 button on the remote. If the VCR 1 Channel is set, pressing VCR1 selects the channel to see the VCR picture. The VCR 1 Channel setting depends on which diagram you have used from the Connection Guide. If you want to turn this feature off, set the VCR 1 Channel to Disable. Refer to the chart below for your setting.
A. Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
B. Press MENU•PROG to select
the Setup menu. This menu is white.
A. Press MOVE H to highlight the
VCR 1 Channel.
B. Press MOVE E to highlight the
channel.
A. Enter channel 00, 03, or 04.
Choose your setting from the chart below. Press CHANNEL down until “Disabled” is displayed to turn the feature off.
1. Select the Setup Menu
2. Highlight VCR1 Channel
3. Enter channel number
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Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
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Français Português
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
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Français Português
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
Diagram used from the Connection Guide:
1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4C, 5C
4B, 5B
Set VCR 1 Channel to:
00 3 or 4 (same as 3/4 switch)
VCR 1 Channel: 03
VCR 1 Channel: 00
A. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to set
the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press POWER.
A. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to set
the remote to control the VCR.
B. Tune the VCR to the channel
you want to record using CHANNEL up or down or pressing two number buttons.
C. Press RECORD to start
recording.
D. Press TV/VCR on the VCR. E. Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
F. Press CHANNEL up or down to
change channels on the TV.
G. To see the channel you are
recording, tune the TV back to channel 00, 03, or 04.
Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Basic Operation
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A. Press channel 00, 03, or 04 on
the TV to see what the VCR is doing.
B. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to set
the remote to control the VCR.
C. Press POWER to turn on the
VCR if it did not turn on when you pressed VCR1 or VCR2•LD.
A. Turn on VCR. B. Insert a tape in the VCR. C. Press PLAY to start the tape
playing.
D. Press STOP when you are
finished.
E. Press REW to rewind the tape.
If the remote operates your VCR, this page will show you how to use it for basic functions. See pages 6-7 for more details on buttons used with your VCR.
INPUT ANTENNA
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Turn on the VCR
Turn off the VCR
Record one TV program and watch another
Watch a tape in your VCR
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Using Your TV and Remote
With a Satellite Receiver: Basic Operation
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A. Press SAT•CABLE to set the
remote to control the satellite receiver.
B. Press POWER to turn on the
receiver if it did not turn on when you pressed SAT•CABLE.
A. Press SAT•CABLE to set the
remote to control the satellite receiver.
B. Press POWER to turn off the
receiver.
You may also be able to use the TV’s remote with your satellite receiver.
Refer to your Satellite Receiver owner’s manual to hook up your Satellite Receiver. The remote may need to be programmed for other brands of
satellite receivers, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.
Follow the instructions below for basic operation of your receiver. You may also want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver.
Turn off the Satellite Receiver
INPUT ANTENNA
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A. Point the remote at the satellite
receiver and hold SAT•CABLE.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release SAT•CABLE. D. Press POWER. If nothing
happens, try pressing SAT•CABLE and then POWER.
Turn on the Satellite Receiver
Chaparral ..........................80,81
Cheyenne ...............................81
Drake .................................82,83
DSS..........................................00
GE............................................00
General Instruments...92,93,94
ProScan...................................00
RCA.........................................00
Realistic ..................................84
Sierra I,II,III............................81
STS1.........................................85
STS2.........................................86
STS3.........................................87
STS4.........................................88
Toshiba...................................89
Uniden....................................90
Video Cipher II......................91
Satellite Receiver Codes
Using Your TV and Remote
With a Cable Box: Programming and Basic Operation
Refer to the Connection Book or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able
to use the TV’s remote with your cable box. This remote may not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in
with your remote.
Program the remote for your cable box
A. Point the remote at the cable
box and hold SATCABLE.
B. Enter the code numbers for
your brand from the list below.
C. Release SATCABLE. D. Press POWER to turn it on. If
nothing happens, try pressing
SATCABLE and then POWER.
E. Repeat A-D with another code
if the first one does not work.
A. Tune TV to channel 02, 03, 04,
05, or 06--the cable box channel.
B. Point remote at the cable box
and press SATCABLE. C. Press POWER to turn it on. D. Press CHANNEL up or down to
change channels on the cable
box.
A. Press SATCABLE. B. Press POWER to turn it off.
Basic Operation: Turn on the Cable Box
Turn off the Cable Box
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ABC ....................................22,46,53,54
Anvision.......................................07,08
Cablestar......................................07,08
Diamond...........................................56
Eagle.............................................07,08
Eastern International.......................02
General Instrument.........................46
GI 400 .............04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
Hamlin..........................03,12,13,34,48
Hitachi.....................................37,43,46
Jerrold......................04,05,15,23,24,25,
..............................30,36,45,46,47,62,65
Macom .........................................37,43
Magnavox..........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,
.............................................32,33,40,41
NSC ...................................................09
Oak ..........................................01,16,38
Oak Sigma ........................................16
Panasonic...........................03,27,39,61
Philips ................07,08,19,21,26,28,29,
.............................................32,33,40,41
Pioneer ....................................18,20,44
Randtek........................................07,08
RCA..............................................00,27
Regal........................................03,12,13
Regency........................................02,33
Samsung ...........................................44
Scientific Atlanta..........03,22,35,63,64
Signature...........................................46
Sprucer..............................................27
Starcom .............................................46
Stargate 2000 ....................................58
Sylvania........................................11,59
Teknika .............................................06
Texscan....................................10,11,59
Tocom............................17,21,49,50,55
Unika.......................................31,32,41
Universal.................................51,52,60
Viewstar.............07,08,19,21,26,28,29,
.............................................32,33,40,41
Warner Amex...................................44
Zenith.................................14,42,57,61
Cable Box Codes
Using Your TV and Remote
With a Cable Box: Setting the Cable Channel
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The Cable Channel works with SATCABLE button on the remote. If the Cable Channel is set, pressing SATCABLE selects the channel to see cable channels. The Cable Channel setting depends on which channel your cable box must be on to see cable channels. The channels usually used are 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06. Consult your cable company for more information.
A. Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
B. Press MENU•PROG to select
the Setup menu. This menu is white.
A. Press MOVE H to move down
the menu until Cable Channel is highlighted.
B. Press MOVE E to underline
the item.
Enter the number for your cable box, either 02, 03, 04, 05, or 06. Press MOVE G or H until “Disabled” is displayed to turn this feature off.
1. Select the Setup menu
2. Highlight Cable Channel
3. Enter channel number
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
VCR 1 Channel: 00
Cable Channel: Disabled
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
VCR 1 Channel: 00
Cable Channel: 03
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
Using Your TV and Remote
With a Laserdisc Player: Programming and Basic Operation
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Refer to your Laserdisc Player owner’s manual to hook up your Laserdisc Player.
The remote may need to be programmed for your laserdisc player, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the
sheet packed in with your remote.
A.Tune TV to channel 00, 03,
or 04.
B. Point the remote at the laserdisc
player and press VCR2LD.
C. Press POWER to turn it on. D.Use the buttons on the remote
that relate to laserdisc player functions. Not all buttons highlighted may work with your laserdisc player.
E. Press POWER to turn it off.
Program the remote for your Laserdisc Player
A. Point the remote at the
laserdisc player and hold VCR2LD.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release VCR2LD. D. Press POWER. If nothing
happens, try pressing VCR2LD and then POWER.
INPUT ANTENNA
SKIP
PREV CH
REC STOP PAUSE
PLAYREW FF
CLEAR RESET
MOVE
MENU
PROG
MUTE
DISPLAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
P
O
W
E
R
V
C
R
1
S
A
T
C
A
B
L
E
T
V
V
C
R
2
L
D
A
U
D
I
O
C
H
A
N
C
H
A
N
V
O
L
V
O
L
Basic Operation
Pioneer........................33
ProScan.......................33
RCA.............................33
Laserdisc Player Codes
Using Your TV and Remote
With Audio Equipment: Programming and Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Program the remote for audio equipment
A. Point the remote at the audio
equipment and hold AUDIO.
B. Enter the code from the
code list.
C. Release AUDIO. D. Press POWER to turn it on. If
nothing happens, try pressing AUDIO and then POWER.
E. Repeat A–D with another code
if the first one does not work.
A. Point the remote at the audio
equipment and press AUDIO.
B. Press POWER to turn it on. C. Use the buttons on the remote
that relate to audio functions. Not all buttons highlighted may work with your equipment.
D. Turn the audio equipment off
using the audio component’s power off button.
INPUT ANTENNA
SKIP
PREV CH
REC STOP PAUSE
PLAYREW FF
CLEAR RESET
MOVE
MENU
PROG
MUTE
DISPLAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
P
O
W
E
R
V
C
R
1
S
A
T
C
A
B
L
E
T
V
V
C
R
2
L
D
A
U
D
I
O
C
H
A
N
C
H
A
N
V
O
L
V
O
L
RCA/ Dimensia
AM/FM...........................03
CD....................................07
Tape.................................06
Phono ..............................05
Aux ..................................04
Audio Codes
Refer to the Connection Book or your Audio equipment owner’s manual to hook up your audio equipment. Your remote controls some audio equipment such
as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may need to be programmed for your equipment, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed
in with your remote.

Adjusting Your TV

Overall Picture

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Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without changing the color levels.
1. Select the Controls Menu
Press MENU•PROG to select the Controls menu. This menu is yellow.
Press MOVE H to highlight Picture.
Press MOVE E to lighten the picture.
OR
Press MOVE F to darken the picture.
2. Highlight Picture
3. Use MOVE E and F to
adjust the Picture
Picture -.......I...+
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I.....+
Stereo: On Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:-­Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On Tone: High
Adjusting Your TV

Picture Settings

1. Select the Adjust Menu
Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to select the Adjust menu. This menu is light blue.
Press MOVE H to highlight the picture item you want to adjust.
Press MOVE E or F to adjust each item.
2. Highlight item to change
3. Use MOVE E or F to
adjust each item
Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options.
Color Tint Bright (Brightness)
Sharp (Sharpness) Autocolor
Picture Reset
Press MOVE E to:
Increase color richness
Give red tint to skin color
Add more light to dark parts of the picture
Show cleaner, clearer images
Turn on to keep Color and Tint in proper balance each time you change channels
Reset the picture back to the original settings
Press MOVE F to:
Decrease color to black and white
Give green tint to skin color
Add more dark to light parts of the picture
Make picture more smooth
Turn off for manual adjustment of Color and Tint
Reset the picture back to the original settings
Picture Reset
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Color -.....
I
.....+
Tint G.....
I
.....R
Bright -.....
I
.....+
Sharp -.....
I
.....+
Autocolor: On
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Color -.....
I
.....+
Tint G.....
I
.....R
Bright -.....
I
.....+
Sharp -.....
I
.....+
Autocolor: On
1. Select the Controls Menu
Press MENU•PROG to select the Controls menu. This menu is yellow.
Press MOVE H to highlight the sound item you want to adjust.
Press MOVE E or F to adjust each item.
3. Use MOVE E or F to
adjust each item
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2. Highlight item to change
Adjusting Your TV
Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone
Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your TV. The chart below explains your options.
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:-­Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On
Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:-­Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: Off
Tone: High
Off
Sound is reproduced in mono.
Low
Low pitched sounds are louder.
On
Sound is automatically reproduced in stereo or mono, whichever the TV station is broadcasting.
High
High pitched sounds are louder.
Stereo
Tone
XS®Stereo
An Innovative Method for Providing Stereo Sound Effect
The sound delivered by your television is XS®Stereo. This patented process suppresses noise, restores the dynamic range and electronically expands the stereo signal to create a more spacious sound effect.

Using Advanced Features

Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming)
Only channels 2–13 appear in the TV’s memory when you first turn it on. The channels available in your area must be programmed into the TV's memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up and down allows you to scan through these channels.
You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add
or Delete Channels section below.
1. Place channels in
memory (Autoprogram)
2. Add or delete channels
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português
Autoprogramming
Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13
Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13
Erased
Cable/Air: Cable
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A. Hook up an antenna, cable
or components before you begin these steps or you will not be able to add channels into memory.
B. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly
to select the Setup Menu and highlight Autoprogram. This menu is white.
C. Press MOVE H to highlight
Autoprogram.
D. Press MOVE E to start the
TV adding all active channels into memory.
E. Wait until the TV has cycled
through all the channels and returns to the original channel.
A. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly
to select the Setup menu. This menu is white.
B. Press MOVE H to highlight
Channel Memory.
C. Press MOVE E to underline the
channel number.
D. Select the channel number you
want to add or delete with the number buttons.
E. Press MOVE E to add or delete
a channel (you will see Stored on the screen when added and Erased when deleted).
F. Repeat D and E for more
channels.
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Using Advanced Features

Naming the Channels

A. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly
to select the Setup menu. This menu is white.
B. Press MOVE H to highlight
Label.
C. Press MOVE E to underline the
channel number.
D. Select the channel number with
the number buttons.
E. Press MOVE E to underline the
first character of the name.
F. Choose the character using
MOVE G or H.
G. Repeat E–F to complete
the name.
H. Press MOVE F to move
backward if you want to change an item.
1. Name a channel
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z & ’ ( ) á + , – . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ blank space
Character List
12
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português
Autoprogram
Label: 12
Clear
Channel Memory: 12 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
NBC 12
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram
Label: 12 NBC
Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
12
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram
Label: 12 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
2. Erase a name
A. Follow A and B above. B. Press MOVE E until clear is
underlined.
C. Press MOVE G or H to clear the
name.
You can name at least 20 channels with four characters in each name. Full appears beside Label when the memory is used up. Fixed appears when a channel number cannot be named. Below are the characters that can be used in a name.
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Using Advanced Features

Setting the Sleep Timer

You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you’re watching TV at night and fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you.
A. Press MENU to select the
Controls menu and highlight Sleep Timer. This menu is yellow.
B. Press VOLUME + to enter the
amount of time you want to watch TV before it shuts off. Each press equals 15 minutes.
C. Press VOLUME – to subtract
time from the sleep timer.
When 0:01 appears on the screen,
the TV will shut off in one minute.
Press VOLUME + to add more
time.
A. Press MENU to select the
Controls menu and highlight Sleep Timer.
B. Press VOLUME – until the time
reaches – : – –.
1. Set Sleep Timer
2. Add more time
3. Cancel the Timer
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: – : ––
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On Tone: High
11:00 PM 13
Sleep
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: 0 : 15
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: 0 : 01
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: – : ––
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On Tone: High
Using Advanced Features

Setting the Alarm Clock

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The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock. You can set it to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it to turn itself off again. The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.
A. Press MENU to select the Alarm
menu and highlight Alarm. This menu is green.
B. Press VOLUME + or to
select On or Off.
A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the Alarm Channel.
B. Press VOLUME + to highlight
the channel number.
C. Enter the channel that you
want the TV to turn on to with the number buttons.
A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the On or Off Time.
B. Press VOLUME – to set the
hour.
C. Press VOLUME + to set the
minutes.
D. Press and hold VOLUME –to
choose Disabled. This turns the TV only on or only off at a certain time each day.
1. Turn on the Alarm
2. Set the Alarm Channel
3. Set On and Off Times
12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: On
Alarm Channel: 07 On Time: Disabled Off Time: Disabled Clock: 12 : 34 AM
12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: On
Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: Disabled Off Time: Disabled Clock: 12 : 34 AM
12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: On Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: 7 : 30 AM
Off Time: Disabled Clock: 12 : 34 AM
12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: On Alarm Channel: 07 On Time: 7 : 30 AM
Off Time: Disabled
Clock: 12 : 34 AM
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Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a program as words on the TV screen. It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching. This TV does not support the text mode. Text information typically consists of program information, weather bulletins, local activities, etc.
Press MENU•PROG to select the Controls menu. This menu is yellow.
Press MOVE H to highlight Closed Captioning.
Press MOVE F or E to select Off,
C1, or C2. Select C1 for full translation of the primary language in your area. Select C2 for secondary language translation, simplified English, or whatever is being broadcast in your area.
1. Select the Controls Menu
2.Highlight Closed
Captioning
3.Select Setting
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: – : ––
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: – : ––
Closed Captioning: C1
Picture -.....
I
.....+
Stereo: On
Using Advanced Features

Selecting a Language

The on-screen displays in this TV can be displayed in three languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. When you select a language, most of the displays will be shown on the screen in your preferred language.
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
1. Select the Setup menu
2. Select Language
Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to select the Setup menu. This menu is white.
Press MOVE F or E to select English, Español (Spanish), or Português (Portuguese).

Watching Closed Captioning

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Using Advanced Features

Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable

Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels in memory (Autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting as needed.
Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to select the Setup menu. This menu is white.
Press MOVE H to highlight Cable/Air.
Press MOVE F or E to select Cable or Air. Select Cable if you have cable. Select Air if you have a home antenna connected to your TV.
1. Select the Setup menu
2. Highlight Cable/Air
3. Select Cable or Air
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português
Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English
Français Português Autoprogram Label: 13 Clear Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Air

References

MENU CH VOL
VOL+POWERCH

Front Panel Buttons

The CHANNEL up and down and VOL + and - buttons, not only change the channels and volume of the TV, but work like the MOVE buttons when you are in the TV Menu. For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.
MENU
CH 2and
VOL + and –
POWER
1
Shows menus on screen. Moves from menu to menu.
Channel up and down. Scans up and down through channels in the TV’s memory.
Moves up and down menus.
Volume up and down Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu line. Changes a feature setting.
Turns the TV on or off.
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References

Displays on the Screen

Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote.
12:00 AM KNBC 13
Alarm Sleep
Volume –.......I.......+
Mute Stereo 1:55
or
Video 00
or
Unusable Signal
Screen Display Description
12:00 AM Time of the clock. Details are on page 3.
KNBC Name you chose to describe the channel. Details are on page 20.
13 Channel number you are watching. Video 00 Indicates that a component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of
the TV, it is turned on, and channel 00 is selected.
Alarm Alarm clock is set to turn on or off. Details are on page 22. Sleep Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 21.
Volume Sound level of the TV. Unusable Signal No signal is coming in on video input channel 00. Mute There is no sound. See MUTE button on page 6. Stereo The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 18. 1:55 The time remaining for commercial skip. Details are on page 6.
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References

Trouble Checks

You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments. Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the suggestions to get your TV going again.
Trouble
Power
TV will not turn on
No picture, no sound but TV has power
Picture
Blank screen or Unusable Signal appears on screen
Checks and Adjustments
Plug TV in. Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working. Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead. Aim the remote at the TV and press POWER. Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way. See batteries
on page 2.
Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.
Check antenna connections. Check position of Cable/Air feature. See page 24. Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned. Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on if
you choose channel 00. Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR
if watching a VCR. Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR.
Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned. Scan the channels.
Picture poor, sound okay
Sound
Noisy stereo reception
Picture okay, no sound
Picture okay, sound poor
No stereo on stereo station
Check antenna connections. Adjust TV picture. See pages 16-17.
Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18.
Press VOLUME + or MUTE to restore sound.
Try another channel. Try adjusting the Stereo or Tone. See page 18. Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18.
Make sure Stereo is turned on. See page 18.
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References
Trouble Checks
Trouble Remote
Buttons don’t work when you press them
Remote lockup
Works part or none of the time
Can’t select certain channel
Checks and Adjustments
Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. See buttons on page 6.
Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the batteries and try remote again.
Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects. Aim the remote at the component you are trying to control. Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead. See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 2.
Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See Autoprogram
on page 19.
Make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the TV position if using VCR. For numbers over 100, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears, then press the
other two numbers. Set Cable/Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 24.
TV Turns on or off
Turns off by itself
Turns on by itself
Does not turn off at Alarm Time
Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 21. Wait 30 seconds and turn on again, a power surge may have occurred. Check Alarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 22.
Check Alarm On Time. See alarm clock on page 22. Check clock time. See clock on page 3.
Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 22. Check clock time. See clock on page 3. Make sure Clock time is set correctly, including AM and PM. Check Alarm Off time.
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References

Index

A
Adjust Menu
Autocolor...................................17
Bright..........................................17
Color...........................................17
Picture Reset..............................17
Sharpness...................................17
Tint..............................................17
Air or Cable Feature....................24
Alarm Clock.................................22
Alarm Display..............................26
Alarm Menu.................................22
Alarm .........................................22
Alarm Channel..........................22
Off Time.....................................22
On Time .....................................22
Set Clock ......................................3
Cancelling Sleep Timer............21
Antenna ........................................24
Audio/Codes...............................15
Autocolor......................................17
Autoprogram ............................3,19
B
Batteries (Remote) .........................2
Brightness.....................................17
C
Cable Box & Codes ................12-13
Cable Channel..............................13
Cautions........................................i,2
Channel Label..............................20
Character List...............................20
Channels
Adding....................................3,19
Deleting......................................19
Naming......................................20
Placing in Memory................3,19
Setting Cable Channel .............13
Checks and Adjustments ......27-28
Closed Captioning.......................23
Color..............................................17
Colors (Menus) ..............................5
Commercial Skip...........................6
Button...........................................6
Display.......................................26
Controls
TV Front Panel..........................25
Remote ......................................6,7
D
Displays (On-Screen) ..................26
G
Guide
Colors...........................................5
Menu Buttons...........................4,5
Moving through the Menus......5
TV ........................................2,3,4,5
L
Laserdisc Player Codes...............14
Laserdisc Player ..........................14
M
Menus..............................................5
Menu Colors...................................5
Mono .............................................18
Mute Display................................26
O
On-Screen Displays.....................26
P
Picture......................................16-17
Picture Adjustments....................17
Picture Quality.............................17
Picture Reset.................................17
Plug in TV.......................................2
Power Buttons................................6
Previous Channel Button .............6
Problem Solving.....................27-28
Product Registration......................i
Q
Quick Guide to Your TV .....2,3,4,5
Quick Button Guide......................4
R
References ...............................25-33
Trouble Checks....................27-28
Warranty....................................29
Remote Control
Batteries .......................................2
Buttons...................................4,6,7
Tour..............................................4
With Components.................8-15
S
Safety Information .........................i
Satellite Receiver..........................11
Satellite Receiver Codes .............11
Screen Displays............................26
Service...........................................29
Set Clock .........................................3
Set Time ..........................................3
Setting Cable/Air........................24
Setting the Cable Channel..........11
Setting the Sleep Timer...............22
Setup Menu
Autoprogram .........................3,19
Cable/Air ..................................24
Channel Label...........................20
Channel Memory...................3,19
VCR 1 Channel..........................10
Sharpness......................................17
Sleep Display................................26
Sleep Timer...................................21
Sound ............................................18
Stereo.............................................18
Stereo Display..............................18
T
Table of Contents...........................1
Time
Alarm .........................................22
Clock.............................................3
Sleep Timer................................21
Time Display..................................6
Tint.................................................17
Tone...............................................18
Trouble Checks.......................27-28
V
VCR
Turn on.......................................10
Turn off......................................10
Record one TV program and
watch another ...........................11
Watch a tape..............................11
VCR 1 Channel...............................9
VCR Codes .....................................8
W
Warning...........................................i
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