THOMSON D40GW10YX1 User Manual

important information

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WARNING

To reduce the riskof fire or electric shock, do

not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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Thissymbol indicates that this product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous mainsvoltage and user
accessibleparts. When servicing useonly identical
replacement parts.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock,do not remove cover (or back).No user serviceable
parts inside. Referservicing to qualified servicepersonnel.

_IL his symbol indicates "dangerous

voltage" inside the product that
presentsa risk of electric shock or
personal injury,

_. his symbol indicates importantinstructions accompanying the

product.

Theapparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases,shallbe placed on the apparatus.

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

voltage,

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

authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external aeeessonI with fixed images for extended periods of time

can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection *iV picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program logos, phone numbers, black borders Isides, top and bottom), etc. may cause
similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

Cable "!VInstaller: Thisreminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National

Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,Part I) 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 closeto the point of cableentry as practical.

Warning: Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can cause the image to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such damage is not covered by your warranty Press any button
to unfreeze the picture at any time.

Product Registration

Pleasefill out the product registration card (packedseparately) and return it immediately. Returningthe card allows us to contact you if needed.

Product Information

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tbem. Thesenumbers are located on the product.

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important Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not insta__near any heat sour_es su_h as radiators' heat registers' stoves' or other apparatus (inc_uding amp_ifiers) that produ_e heat_

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not Fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

If an outside antenna is connected to the W receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges. In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada, Part

1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the antenna system. See the figure on the right for details.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per
(NEC)National Electrical Code

To assure adequate ventilation For this product, maintain
a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the "IV

receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver
and other surfaces.

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Introduction

Key Features Overview

Your IV is equipped with features that will add to your IV viewing experience. The following information
summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the IV's features and

how to use them.

PIPexample

POP example

Dolby _ Virtual

Available only for stereosignals. Createsa virtuatized surround sound experience from two
speakersusing the DolbyPro Logicdecoding. It providesthe sensation of being surrounded by
additional speakers.

PIP (Picture-In-Picture] and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture)

Description: PIP lets you watch two channels at one time - one channel on the main semen and
the other in a smaller window. POPalso lets you watch two channels at one time- one channel on
the left side of the screen (the main picture) and the other on the right.

Requirements: Press the PIP button to bring up the PIP window. Pressagain to bring up POP.
Chapter 3 has detailed instructions on how to use the PIP and POPfeatures.

Auto Tuning

Description:Allows you to set up theIV to automatically tune to a specific channel whenyou

pressa certain component (VCR,DVDplayer,etc.) button on the remote.

Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the IV's menusystem. (Chapter 3 hasdetails).

V-Chip: Parental Controls

Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and!or movie

ratings.

Requirements:

* Set up the Parental Control menu in the IV's main menu (Chapter 3 has details).

* The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your IV in order

for your IV to block the program.

* Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect.

* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Labora/ories

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ I

Introduction

Key Features Overview ............................................... 2

Dolby* Virtual ................................................... 2

PIP (Picture-ln-Picture) and POP

(Picture-Outside-Picture) ................................. 2

Auto Tuning ...................................................... 2

V-Chip: Parental Controls ................................. 2

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect .................. 4

Protect Against Power Surges .......................... 4

Protect Components from Overheating .......... 4

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio

Interference ..................................................... 4

Important Stand and Base Safety

Information ..................................................... 4

Use Indirect Light .............................................. 4

Cables Needed to Connect Components to

Your TV ............................................................ 4

Choose Your Connection ............................................ 5

TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player .................... 6

TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR .................................. 7

TV + DVD + VCR ......................................................... 8

TV+ AN Receiver or Speakers .................................. 9

Explanation of Jacks ................................................ 10

The Front of Your TV ............................................... 11

Front Inputs ..................................................... 11

Front Panel Buttons ........................................ 11

Plug in the TV ........................................................... 11

Put batteries in the remote ..................................... 11

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the

Initial Setup ............................................................ 11

Turn on the TV .......................................................... 11

Complete the Initial Setup ...................................... 11

Set the Menu Language ................................. 12

Complete Auto Channel Search ..................... 12

Changing Lists and Labels .............................. 12

Auto Convergence .......................................... 12

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

The Buttons on the Remote Control ...................... 13

Using the INPUT Button ................................. 14

Programming the Remote to Operate Other

Components ............................................................ 14

Find Out If You Need to Program the

Remote .......................................................... 14

Programming the Remote .............................. 14

How to Use the Remote After You've

Programmed It .............................................. 15

Remote Control Codes ............................................. 15

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features

Channel Banner ........................................................ 17

Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ...... 17

How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ........ 17

Parental Controls and V-Chip ................................. 18

How V-Chip Works .......................................... 18

V-Chip TV Rating ............................................. 19

Blocking Specific Content Themes ................. 20

Viewing Specific Content Themes .................. 20

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................. 20

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...................... 21

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ....................... 21

Front Panel Block ............................................ 21

PIP (Picture-in-Picture} and POP

(Picture-outside-Picture) Operation ................... 21

PIP and POP Buttons ....................................... 21

Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System

Sound Menu .............................................................. 22

Picture Menu ............................................................ 23

Channel Guide Menu ............................................... 23

Time Menu ................................................................ 24

Parental Control Menu ............................................ 24

PiP Menu ................................................................... 24

Setup Menu .............................................................. 24

Chapter 5: Other Information

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 26

Care and Cleaning .................................................... 27

Limited Warranty ..................................................... 28

Accessories ................................................................ 29

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Connections Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turn off the TVand/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sureall antennas and cables areproperly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page I.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Don't block ventitation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Don't stack components.

• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventitation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't flow around

other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components abovethe W, route all cablesdown the sideof the backof the _Vinstead of straight

down the middle of the W.

• If your antenna uses3OO-ohmtwin lead cables,do not coil the cables.Also, keepthe twin lead cables away from
audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your lV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to
prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or

damage the lV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1.

Use Indirect Light
Don't place the W where sunlight or roomlightingwill be directed toward the screen.Usesoft or indirect lighting.

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cablesneeded for the connections representedin this book.

Audio/Video cables

Coaxial cable S-Videocable Component Video (Y,Pb-Pr)

cables

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Connections Setup

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your IV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for
you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your IV.

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Components

Cables
Needed

Coaxial
Audio/video
Component video

Coaxial

Audio/video
S-Video

Coaxial
Audio/video
Component video

Connection

Title

TV + HD Receiver
+ DVD + VCR

TV + Satellite
Receiver + VCR

TV + DVD+ VCR

Go to...

page 6

page 7

page 8

For general information on connecting an AN receiver or speakersto your IV, go to page9.

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Connections 8cSetup

TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player

I. Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR.

A.Connect the coaxial cable from your cableoutlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HD Receiver.

8. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HD Receiver.

2. Connect your HD Receiverto your TV.

A.Connect the audio (white and red) cablesto the CMPI LIMONOand Raudio jackson the back of the W and to the Audio Output jacks on the

HDReceiver.

B.Connect three video grade cablesto the CMPI Y,PB,P,jacks on the back of the W and to the Y,PB,P,jacks on the HD Receiver.

NOre: The Y,P_,PRjacks are sending the digital cable signal to the

3. Connect your HD Receiverto your VCR.

A.Connect a coaxial cable to the HD Receiver'santenna output and to VCR'santenna input.
B.Connect the audio (white and red)cables to the Audio Output jacks on the HDReceiverand to the Audio Input jackson the VCR.
C.Connect the video cable to the VideoOutput jack on the HD Receiverand to the Video Input jack on theVCR.

4. Connect your VCRto your ]V.

A.Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR'santenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLEInput jack on the W.
B.Connect the audio (white and red)cables to the VlD2 L/MONOand Raudio jacks onthe back of the W and to the Audio Output jacks on the

VCR.

C.Connect the video cable to the VID2V (video)jack on the back of the W and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.

5. Connect your DVDplayer to your IV.

A.Connect the audio (white and red) cablesto the CMP2L/MONOand R audio jacks on the back of theW and to the Audio Output jacks on the

DVDplayer.

B.Connect three video grade cablesto the CMP2Y,PB,PRjacks on the back of the IV and to the Y,PB,PRjacks on the DVDplayer.

No tes: If your DVD player doesn't have Y,P_,PRjucks, but does have an S-Video jack, connect the player to the 7V's VID 1S-VIDEOjack using an S-Video cable.
If your DVDplayer doesn "thove an S- Video jack, connect the player to the 7V's VID 1 Vlvideo}jack using a video ruble.

Important: If you use the ll/'s VID 1S-VIDEO or V (videoJjack to connect the DVDplayer, you must connect the audio rabies to the TV'sVID 1L/MONO and Rjacks.

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TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR

I. Connect your VCRto your TV.

A. Connect acoaxialcableto the VCR'santenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLEInputjack on the W.

B.Connect the audio (white and red)cablesto the VID2 L/MONOand R Audio jacks on the back of the _[Vand to the

Audio Output jacks on the VCR.

C.Connect the video cableto the VID2V (Video)jack on the backof the W and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.

2. Make sure cableor antenna is connectedto your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cableoutlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.

3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.

A. Connect the audio (white and red)cablesto the VIDI L/MONOand R Audiojacks on the back of the W and to the

Audio Output jacks on the Satellite Receiver.

B.Connect the video cableto the VIDI V (Video)jack on the backof the W and to the VideoOutput jack on the

Satellite Receiver.

C. If your Satellite Receiverhasan S-Video jack, connectan S-Video cable(instead of the video cable in step B)to

the S-VIDEOjack on the W and to the S-VIDEOjack on the satellite receiver.

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DVO Player

TV + DVD + VCR

1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the _[V and to the

Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.

B.Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y, PB,P,jacks on the back of the _[Vand to the Y,PB,PRjacks on the

DVD player.

Not_s:
If your DVDplayer doesnot have Y,Ps,PHiacks,but doeshaveonS-Videojack, connect theplayer tothe VID1S-VIDEOjack on the73/usingan

S-Videocable.

If yourDVDplayer doesnot havean S-Videojack,connect theplayerto theVID1V(Video)jack onthebackof the 1Vusingavideocable.

Importont:If you usetheVID1S-VIDEOor V(Video)jack to connectyour 11/to the DVDplayer,youmust connect the audio cablesto theVID1
L/MONOandRjackson theT_L

2. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the ANTENNAICABLE Input jack on the W.

B.Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 LIMONO and RAudio jacks on the back of the lV and to the

Audio Output jacks on the VCR.

C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.

3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.

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TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers

These are two different ways your _[Vuses a component to hear audio.

1. C_nne_t audi_ _ab_est_ either the F_xED_r vAR_A__E AUD__ L and R _UTPUT jaeks and t_ the Audi_ _nputs _n
the AN receiver.

* FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the _V. 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 can be controlled by the volume controls

on the TV and _V remote control.

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2. Use speaker wire to connect the _V to external speakers.
* The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the _V's internal speakers on or off. If you connect

external speakers, slide the switch to EXT so the audio is sent to the external speakers only. Choosing

INT sends the audio to the "[V'sspeakers only.

NOre:The external speeker ra ring is 8 ohms with 15we tts power h#ndling cepabilities.

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Connect to either FIXEDor

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Explanation of Jacks

Thissection describesthe jaeksyou ean useto makeconnections. Thereare severalways to eonneet eomponentsto
your IV.

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COMPONENTINPUTS

COMPOSITEINPUTS

o V L/MONO R

v L/MONOR ;

AUDIO/VIDEOOUTPUT

_tFIXED AUDIO

AUDIO

_SUBWOOFED L R J

COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source, such as a DVD player.
* CMPI Y, PB,P, (Component Video) Provides optimum picture quality because the video is

separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using CMPI
Y,PB,P,, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the CMPI LIMONO and R Audio
Input jacks.

* CMP1 L/MONO (Audio) Provides left audio eonneetion. The left audio connector is usually

white.

', CMP1 R (Audio) Provides right audio connection. Theright audio connector is usually red.
* CMP2 Y,P_, PR,and L/MONOand RAudio Allows you to connect a second component video

source. Their description is the same as CMP1 above. When using CMP2 Y,P_,P,, make sure you
connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 Audio jacks.

COMPOSITE INPUTS Letsyou connect another component such as a VCR,DVDplayer, or laserdisc
player. Its AUDIOjacks are the same as described for CMP1 above.

* VID1 S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks (VID1and 2 Video) because

the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture. When

using VID1S-VIDEO,makesure to connect left and right audio cables to the VID1 L/MONOand
RAudio Input jaeks.

* VlD1 V (Video) Providescomposite video connection. Thevideo connector is usually yellow.
* VlD2 S-VIDEO,V and L/MONO and RAudio Allows you to connect acomponent such asa

VCR,DVDplayer, or laserdiseplayer. Their description isthe sameasVlD1 above.

NOre:DonotconnectonS-VideoendVideocableottilesametimeineitherVID1or VlD2jacks.

AUDIO/VIDEOOUTPUTS Letsyou connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound
quality or an external video monitor.

* FIXEDAUDIO L/R Providesfixed-level audio output from the W. Thisaudio output is ideal for

connecting to an AN receiverwhen you want to control the volume through the AN receiver.

* VARIABLEAUDIO Providesvariable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the

volume controls on the ]V and remotecontrol.

* SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass audio frequencies out from the ]V and to a subwoofer.

NOre.Ifyou'veconnecteda subwoofer,mokesureyouset the ExternalSubwooferopbon in theSound menu.Goto

page22 forinstructions.

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
* Right and Left Speaker Terminals Let you connect external left and right speakers to the ]V

to receive left and right sound.

* EXT/INT (switch) Lets you turn the ]V's internal speakers on or off. EXTsends audio to

external speakers only. INT sends audio to the ]V's internal speakers only.

ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable,
cable box, or if using the examples on pages 6-8, a VCR.

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Connections 8: Setup

The Front of Your TV

Front Inputs

The IV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. Locate the jacks either on
the front of the IV or on one of the sides. You can access the component you connected to the front of the IV by pressing the INPUT
button on your remote until ERNTappears on the screen. The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a eamcorder.

Note:Whenconnectingadevice that usesamonauralcable,such assome camcorders,use theLeftImono) inputjack toget soundfrom bothspeakers.

PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the IV. To adjust volume control of the headphones,
press the VOL > or VOL < button (the volume display appears). Press the arrow up or down button (the headphone volume display

appears}, then press the right or left arrow button to adjust the headphone volume.
VIDEO (in] Receives video from another component such as a VCR, ¢amcorder or video game console.

L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR, camcorder or video game console.

SiVIDEO (in) AIIows you to connect an S-Video cable from another component. Make sure you also connect audio cables from the
component to the IV.

Front Panel Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your IV to operate many of the IV's features.
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items.

CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like down arrow button on the remote control and
adjusts menu controls.

CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu
controls.

VOL < Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.

POWER Turns the IV on and off.

Plug in the %/

Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.

Put batteries in the remote

o Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and

sliding off the cover.

o Insert 2 "AA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

o Replace the cover.

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Tooccess the setup menus monuofig, press
MFNUand choose SETUP.

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup

The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the
same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed
on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow
button to move right or left.

To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.

Note:Highlighted meansthat themenuitem standsout from other menu items on thehst(appearsdarker,brighter,
ora different color).

Turn on the %/

PressIV on the remote, or press POWER on the IV's front panel.

Note:PressingtheTVbutton not only turns on theIV,,butputs theremoteinto TVmode. "TVmode"means that the
buttons onthe remotecontrol operate the TV'sfimctions.

Complete the Initial Setup

The menu system in your IV allows the IV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on
your IV, the setup screens appear.

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Connections [¢ Setup

Set the Menu Language
Thefirst part of the setup allows you to select your preferred languagefor the menu system.

1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the arrow buttons.

2. PressOKto select that language (the Channel Setup screenappearswith Auto chonnel
search highlighted).

Complete Auto Channel Search

This part of the setup allows the IV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or
cable IV system. This is sometimes called auto programming. Press OK to begin auto channel
search. When the channel search is complete, press OK to access the List & Labels screen.

Changing Lists and Labels
TheList _tLabelspart of the setup letsyou edit your channel list and chooseor createa personal

six-characterlabel for each channel.

2.

3.

Note:ChangingListand Labelscanbetime consuming. Youcan change theseat a later timeby accessingthe

Setup menu.

1. Press the left or right arrow to scroll through the available channels and choose the channel
you want to edit.

Press the down arrow to highlight the In channel list option. Press the left or right arrow
button to add (the box is checked) or remove (the box is unchecked) the channel from the

list.

4.

5.

6.

Press the down arrow to highlight the Channel label option. Press the left or right arrow
button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common labels. The last option in the

list allows you to create your own six-character label for the channel (the first letter of the
label is highlighted).

Press the 1 or 2 number button to change the first letter of the label.
Press the right arrow to highlight the second letter, then press the 1 or 2 number button to

change the second letter, etc...
When you are finished creating your label, select Go back (the Auto Convergence menu

appears).

Auto Convergence

Your IV's picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or after you moved the IV,
causing the color in your IV to be out of alignment. The colors adjust by starting auto

convergence.

1. Press OK to begin auto convergence.

2. When the auto convergence is complete, the Red center convergence menu appears. The
cross in the middle of the screen should be yellow. If it is not, use the arrow buttons to move

the red cross to overlap the green cross. Press OK when adjustments are complete.

3. The Blue center convergence menu appears with a eyan cross in the middle of the screen, lf
it is not, use the arrow buttons to move the blue cross to overlap the green cross. PressOK

{the IV tunes to the last available channel in the channel list).

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Indicator

VCR_ ON.OFF TV

DVD VCR2 AUX SAT.CABLE

_wu_ SKIP

GUIDE GO BACK

DISC MENU INFO

MENU CLEAR

10 20 30

70 80 90

INPUT SOUND.ANT

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REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

PIP SWAP CH - CH

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Note:TheVCR1,DVD,VCR2,andSAT*CABLEbuttons
also turn on most RCA,GE,andProscanproducts.

Tip

To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that
are connected to the _ press ONoOFF twice within two

seconds.

Thisfeature only works with most RCA,GE,andProscon

products.

The Buttons on the Remote Control

(O-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote

control.
To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.

To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the "1" button until "1" and two dashes (- -)
appear, then add the second two digits. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 until

"1- -" appears, release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3.

Arrows Used to point to different items in the lV menu and to adjust the menu controls.

Moves the PIP window when no menus are on the screen. Also switches the two POP windows
when no menus are on the screen. For Zoom use, go to next page.

AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Can also be programmed to operate most brands of an

additional remote-controllable component.

CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the
channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.

CH+ or CH- PIP When using PIP or POP, changes the channel in the picture window.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing.

DISC MENU No function available in 1V mode. If operating an RCA, a GE or Proscan DVD player,
for example, brings up the Disc menu.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on the IV and tune to

the correct input channel.

FREEZE When watching IV, freezes the picture until you press another button to resume
normal IV viewing.

Note:Do not usethe Freezefeature for anextendedperiod of time. Thiscancausetheimage to bepermanently
imprinted on the picture tub& Suchdamage isnotcoveredby yourwarrant_ Pressany button to unfreezethe

picture at any tim&

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Brings up the Channel Guide menu.

INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control

components.

INFO Brings up status display; press again to dear the screen.
INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources (VlD1, VlD2, ERNT,CMP1, CMP2 and

DVL Press the CH+ or CH- button to resume lV viewing).
MENU Brings up the Main menu.

MUTE Reduces the 1V's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.

OK/FREEZE When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. When watching IV, freezes
the picture until you press another button to resume normal 11/viewing.

ON*OFF When in 11/mode, turns the 11/on and off. If in another device mode (VCB, DVD,
SAT.CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off.

PIP Press once to bring up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to bring up the
picture-outside-picture (POP) windows. Press to remove POP. (See Chapter 3 for more
information about using PIP.)

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.
SAT*CABLE Puts the remote in SAT.CABLE mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on

the lV and tune to the correct input channel.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the 1V will wait 30 seconds before returning

you to the original channeL Press repeatedly to add more time.
SOUND*ANT Displays the Picture and Sound preset settings at the bottom of the IV.

SWAP When using PIP,swaps the main picture with the PIP window. When using POP,swaps
the left and right pictures.

1V Turns on the IV and puts the remote in IV mode. Also displays current status.

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VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR1 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on the 1V and tune to the correct
input channel.

VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on the IV and tune to the correct
input channel.

VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the Iv's volume.
ZOOM+ or ZOOM- When watching IV, changes the current format of the screen (4x3, Zoom 14!9, Zoom 1619,

Zoom 16!9 "Iv, Cinerama, regular mode 1619).

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to
the IV.

1. Press IV to place the remote in IV mode. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON.

2. Press INPUT to tune to an available input channel.

3. To return to the channel you were previously watching on IV, press CH+ or CH- button.

jJ

VCR1 ON• OFF IV

Q22 <1

DVD VCR2 AUX SAT.CABLE

& &t&

Indicator J

REVERSE PLAY

STOP

You'11usethesebuttons whenyouprogram
theremote.

Important:Theremotemaynot be compatibia with all
modelsof a//brandsof components. It also may not
operateall functions of theremotethat came with
yourcomponent.

Tip

Tostop the automotic codesearchwithout programming
anycomponents,pressand holdCLEARuntil the indicator

on the remote turnsoft

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components

The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable
components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan
components.

Also, the AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-
controllable component.

Note:The?Vhutton can't beprogrammedon this remote.

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component, turn
the component ON. For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on the VCR. Point the

remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press ONeOFF or CH + (channel up) or CH -
(channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If the component does not
respond, the remote needs to be programmed.

Programming the Remote

Therearetwo ways to program the remote control:

* automatic code search
* direct entry

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your
components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your
components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.

1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)

2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCRI, DVD, etc.). While holding
the component button, press and hold ONoOFE until the indicator on the remote turns on,

then release both buttons.

3.

Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY,then wait 5 seconds or until the
indicator on the remote stops flashing.

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the
component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to

search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAYuntil 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 can't be programmed to operate that component.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE,then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the device turns back
ON.

2. To finish, press and hoed STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off.

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Youmust continue pressingthe component button while

you enter the code.

Important 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 this section.

Let'ssay you haveoZenith VCR.Toprogram the universal
remoteto operate the VCR,youwould:

Pressendhold the VCR1button while you enter the first
codelisted forZenith in the VCRCodescolumn.

Release the VCR1 button. Press ON,OFF to see if the VCR

responds,If it doesn't, follow the samesteps,but entar the

secondcodefor Zenith VCRsinsteadof the first.

Note

Someof theremote'sbuttons might operate differently for

other components,especiallywhen you're usinganother

component's menu system.

3. Point the remote at the component.

4. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.

5. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the
indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn't programmable.

6. Release the component button, and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to
the command. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button and then ON.OFF again.

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

• If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic code
search method. If automatic code search doesn't find the code, the remote is not compatible
with your component.

How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It
Because this universal remote can control several different components (W, DVD, VCR,satellite

receiver, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you
want the remote to control the TV, you would press the W button to put the remote into W
mode before you could control the TV.

I. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, W, VCRI, VCR2, SAT•CABLE, AUX) to set the

remote to control the component.

2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFE

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

Notes:

• Theremotemaynotbecompatiblewithldlbrandsendmodelsofcomponents. itldsomaynot
operateogfunctions of the remotethat camewith yourcomponent

• If youkeeppressingbuttons end nothing happens,the remote isprobablyin the wrong mode You
mustpressthe componentbutton that matches thecomponent youwant to operate (Le,if you wont
to operatethe VCR,pressVCR1on theremote control to put theremotein VCRmode)

Remote Control Codes

VCR Codes

Programmablefor VCRI, VCR2,and AUX
buttons.

Admi]al .............................................................................. 2t32

Adventm'a .......................................................................... 2026

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

Aiwa ................................................................................... 2026

Akai ........... 2003,2004,2006,2007,2008,2111,2112,2113

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

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

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

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

Bell _ Howell ..................................................................... 2011

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

B]0ksonic ................................................................ 2012,2026

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

Candle ............................................... 2013,20t4,2015,2016,

....................................................................... 2017,2018,2019

CanOn ............................................................ 2021,2022,2114

Capeha_ ................................................................... 2020,2110

Ca]_er ................................................................................. 2062

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

Citizen .................................................................... 2013,2014,

.......................................2015,2016,20t7,2018,2019,2027

Colo_yme .......................................................................... 2009

Daewoo......2015,2O17,2019,2026,2026,2027,2028,2H0 Kodak ................................................................. 2014,2021

Daytron ................................................................................. 2110 Lloyd ............................................................................ 2026

DBX ............................................................................ 2009,2010 Logik ............................................................................ 2061

Dimensia .................................................................... 2000,2131 LXI ................................................................................ 2014

Dynateeh .............................................................................. 2026 Magnavox ............................................. 2021,2022,2062,

EK_trohome ............................................................. 2014,2029 ............................................ 2063,2104,2105,2108,2124

Electrophonic ...................................................................... 2014

Eme_on ......................... 2012,2014,2016,202t,2024,2026,

.......... 2026, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034,2035,

2036,._....,..2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042,2044,

2046,2046,. ........................................... 2047,2066,2113,

2tt6, 2117, 2130

Fisher ......... 20tt,2023,2048,2049,2050,2051,2062,2118

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

Funai .................................................................................... 2026

Oan'ard ................................................................................. 2026

OE ................................................................... 2000, 200t, 2013,

......................................... 2021,2022,20fi3,2116,2120,2131

Ooldstar ............................................... 2009, 2014, 2016, 2054

O]adiente ............................................................................. 2026

Hadey Davidson ................................................................. 2026

Harman Kaldon .................................................................. 2009

Hat_vood .............................................................................. 2061

Headqum:ter .......................................................................... 2011

Hitachi ..................................................................... 2065,2066,

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

Maranlz ........ 2009, 2010, 201t, 2016, 20t8, 2021, 2062,

2064

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

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

Mei ............................................................................... 2021

Memorex ...... 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104,

2132

MGA ........................................................ 2029, 2066, 2113

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

Midland ........................................................................ 2063

Minotta ................................................... 2065, 2066, 2107

Mitsubishi .. 2029, 2066, 2066, 2066, 2066, 2067, 2068,

. 2066, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2t06, 2113, 2123

Montgomery Wad ........................................... 2076, 2132

Mo_roIa ............................................................ 2021, 2132

MTC .................................................................... 2013, 2126

Multitech ........................... 2013, 2016, 2026, 2063, 2061

NEC ...................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,20t6, 2018,

..................................................... 2067, 2107, 2t11, 2120, 2122 .................................. 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2t11, 2123

Hi-Q ...................................................................................... 2023

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

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

JCPenney ............................................ 2009,2010,2011,2013,

2014,2021,2022,2066,2066,

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

.................................................... 2068,2059,2060,2107,2118

Craig ................................................... 2013,2014,2023,2061 Jansen ............................................................. 2065,2056,2111

Cmtis-Mathes ............................................. 2_,2009,2013, JVC ................................... 2009,2010,2011,2018,2111,2123

............................. 2016,2018,2021,2022,2024,2116,2131 Kenwood ................ 2009,2010,20tt,2016,2018,2111,2123

Cybernex ........................................................................... 2013 KLH ....................................................................................... 2061

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

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

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

Optimus .............................................................. 2014, 2132

Op_nica ...................................................................... 2096

Panasonic ............... 2021,2022,2109,2t26,2126,2127

Pentax ................................ 2016,2065,2056,21(}7,2120

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

Phileo ........................................... 2021,2022,2062,2063

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

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Using the Remote Control

VCR Codes continued

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

Pioneer ............................. 2010,2055,2080,2001,2123

Portland ....................................... 20t6,2017,2019,2tt0

Proscan .................................................. 2000,2001,2t3t

Protec .......................................................................... 206[

Pulsar .......................................................................... 2t04

Qua_er ........................................................................ 20ti

Qua_z ......................................................................... 201I

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

RCA ........... 2000,2001,2003,2013,2021,2055,2056,

....... 2082,2083,2084,2005,2006,2087,2088,2089,

............ 2090, 209t, 2107, 2tt5, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133

Radioshack/Realistic ................. 20ti,2013,2014,2021,

......... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132

Radix ........................................................................... 2Ot4

Randex ........................................................................ 2OI4

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

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

Samsung ................ 2005,20t3,2015,2033,2053,21t2

Sanky ................................................................ 2t04,2132

Sansui .......................................... 20t0, 2092, 2111, 2123

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

Scott.2012,2015,2025,2032,2o38,2065,2093,2tt6

Sea]_ ................................. 2011,2014,2021,2023,2048,

.................... 2049,2050,2051,2055,2o56,2107,21t8

Sharp .......... 20t7, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2132

Shtatom ..................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2090

Shogun ........................................................................ 20t3

Signature .................................................................... 2132

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

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

STS .................................................................... 2021,2t07

Sylvania.,...2021,2022,2026,2062,2063,2065,2124

Symphonic ................................................................. 2026

Tandy .......................................................................... 20H

Tashiko ........................................................................ 2OI4

Tatung .......................................................................... 2Iit

gEAC ...................................................... 2026, 2085, 21tl

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

Teknika ............................. 20t4, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129

gMK ....................................................... 2013,2024,2047

Toshiba.......,2015,2049,2051,2055,2065,2093,2tt6

Totevsion ......................................................... 20t3, 2Ot4

Unitech ........................................................................ 2OI3

VectorResearch ......................... 2009,2010,2015,20t6

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

Video Concepts ................ 2009,20t0,2015,2016,21t3

Vidt_sonic .................................................................. 2ot3

Vqa_s ......................................... 2013,2014,2015,2021,

............................. 2023,2026,2029,2055,2056,2061,

...................... 2096,2101,2102,2103,21W, 2116,2132

XR-IO00 ............................................... 2021, 2028, 206t

Yamaha .............................. 2009,2010,2011,2018,2It1

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

Satellite Receiver Codes

Programmablefor SAT,CABLEandAUX
buttons.

Alphastar .................................................................... 5079

Chappalal ........................................................ 5006,5057

Dishnet ........................................................................ 5O78

Drake ................................................................ 5050, 5059

Echostar ...................................................................... 5089

GR ..................................................................... 5000,500t

Genemllnstrumen_ ............................ 5060,5061,5062

Hitachi ............................................................. 5088,5084

Hughes ............................................................. 5077, 5090

JVC .............................................................................. 5082

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

PhSips ......................................................................... 5085

Pdmestar .................................................................... 5076

Pmscan ............................................................ 5000,500t

RCA .................................. 5000,5001, 5071,5080,508t

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

Sony ............................................................................ 5W2

STSl ............................................................................ 5064

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

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

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

Toshiba ............................................................. 5060, 5(}73

Uniden ............................................................. 5069,5086

Cable Box Codes

Programmablefor SM'CABLEand AUXbuttons.

ABC ........................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053

Antmnix ................................................................... 5008, 5009

Archer ............................................................. 5000, 5009, 5010

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

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

Co[our Voice .............................................................. 5012, 5013

Comtmnics .......................................................................... 5014

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

Eastern ................................................................................. 5017

GC EIectmnics ..................................................................... 5009

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

Gemini ....................................................................... 5018, 5019

General Instrument ............................................................ 5003

Hamlta ........................... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035, 5045

Hitachi ................................................................................. 5003

Jenold ............................ 5003, 5010, 5028, 5024, 5046, 5053

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

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

Movie Time ......................................................................... 5027

NEC ....................................................................................... 5005

NSC ....................................................................................... 5027

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

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

PhSips ........................................ 50tl, 5012, 5013,50t5, 5ora,

..................................................... 5025, 5080, 5031, 5032

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

Prosean ..................................................................... 5000, 5001

RCA ...................................................... 5007, 5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ............................................................................... 5009

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

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

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

Samsung .............................................................................. 5034

Scientific AtIanta ............................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal ................................................................................... 5018

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

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

Standard Components ............................................. 5039, 5044

Stmcom ..................................................................... 5018, 5053

Stmgate ................................................................................ 5018

Stmquest .............................................................................. 5018

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

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

Tv0g ..................................................................................... 5027

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

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

UniversaI ......................................................... 5000, 5009, 5010

Viewstar .................................................................... 5025, 5027

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

DVDcodes

ProgrammabIe for DVD and AUX buttons.

Aiwa ..................................................................................... 3009

GE ......................................................................................... 3000

Hitachi ................................................................................. 3008

JVC ............................................................................. 3002,3010

Konka ......................................................................... 30tl,3012

Magnavox ........................................................................... 3003

Mi_ubishi ............................................................................ 3004

Panasonic ............................................................................ 3013

PhSips .................................................. 3003,30t9,3021,3022

Pioneer ................................................................................. 3005

Prosean ................................................................................ 3000

RCA ........................................................................... 3000,3001

Sanyo ................................................................................... 3014

Sony ................................................................ 3006,3015,3016

Toshiha ............................................................ 3007,3017,3020

Zenith ................................................................................... 3018

Audio Codes

ProgrammablefortheAUX buttonon[y_

RCA and Dimensia

AM]FM .......................................................... 4003, 4270

AUX .......................................................................... 4004

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

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

CD ......................................................... 4007, 4100, 4211

Re_eivers

Aiwa ............................................ 426t,4262,4263,4264,

....................................................... 4265,4266,4267,4277

Denon ............................................................................. 4283

HmmanKardon ............................................................ 4276

JVC ................................................................................. 4268

JVL ................................................................................. 4276

Kenwood ........................................................................ 4269

Onkyo ............................................................................. 4278

Opfimus .......................................................................... 4284

Panasonic ........................................................... 4279,4280

Pioneer ........................................................................... 4275

RCA ................................................................................ 4270

Shei_vood ....................................................................... 4282

Sony .......................................................... 4271,4272,428t

Technics .............................................................. 4279,4280

Wards ............................................................................. 4275

Yamaha ............................................................... 4274,4275

CD Players

ADC .......................................................... 4200,4201,4220

Aiwa .................................................................... 4175,4203

Akai ................................................................................ 4205

Denon ............................................................................. 4208

Dynatech ........................................................................ 4177

Emerson ......................................................................... 4178

Fisher ........................................................ 4179,4212,42t3

GE ................................................................................... 42t6

Hitachi ........................................................................... 4180

JVC ....................................................................... 4t8t,4221

Kenwood .................................................. 4103, 4222,4224

Luxman .......................................................................... 4225

Maraniz ............................................................... 4t05, 4226

Mibsubishi ........................................................... 4229,4230

MCS ................................................................................ 4228

Nakamiehi .......................................................... 4232, 4233

NEC ................................................................................. 4184

Onkyo ....................................................... 4180,4234, 4235

Opfimus .................................................... 4237, 4238, 4239

Panasonic ...................................................................... 4188

Pioneer ................................................................ 4t09, 4240

RCA ...................................................................... 4190, 4211

Sanyo ............................................................................. 4250

Sears ............................................................................... 42(}7

Shei_vood ....................................................................... 4243

Sony ......................................................... 4195,4209, 4244

Teac .......................................................... 4245,4246,4247

Technics ......................................................................... 4197

Toshiba ........................................................................... 423t

Yamaha .................................................... 4198,4t99,4248

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Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

Using the TV's Features

Channel Banner

There are several indicators that might appear when you press the IV or INEO buttons on the
remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the
Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).

4/3 format

Mona

(orStereo)

SAP

CC

03:45 pm

15NBC

Commercial

skip 0:30

Displaysthe current screenformat.
Mona displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in mona.

Stereo displayed when the current channel isbroadcasting in stereo.

Displayedwhen the current channel is broadcasting SAP(SecondAudio
Program)information.

Displayedwhen the Parental Controls are locked.
Displayedwhen ClosedCaptioning is availableon the current channel.

Displaysthe current time.
Displaysthe current channel and label assignedto the channel.

Displayedto count time remaining on the commercial skip (SKIP)timer.

Displayed when you mute the sound.

Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature

The autotuning feature automatically tunes the IV to the correct channel for different
components you have connected to your IV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up
autotuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change your IV to channel 3, for
example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.

With the autotuning feature, you can set up the TV
to tune to the channel you need to watch by
pressing that component's button.

1. PressMENU(the MAIN MENUappears).

How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature
The way you set up the autotuning feature in the Iv's menu corresponds to the component

buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your IV. When you
set up autotuning, you're telling the IV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2,

DVD, or SATeCABLE button on the remote control.

2. Highlight Setupand pressOKon your remote control.

3. Highlight Autotuning and pressOK.

4. Choosewhich channel you would like to set:
Set VCRI Channel Letsyou set up the channel the IV tunes to when you pressthe VCR1button.
Set VCR2 Channel Letsyou set up the channel the IV tunes to when you pressthe VCR2button.

Set DVDChannel Letsyou set up the channel the IV tunes to when you pressthe DVDbutton.
Set SAT/CableChannel Letsyou set up the channel the 1V tunes to when you pressthe SAT*CABLEbutton on

an RCAsatellite receiver remote. (The RCADTCIO0HD receiver isconsidered a satellite device and can beset up
for autotuning using this channel.)

5. Pressthe right arrow button to select the choice that matchesthe way you havethe component connected to
this IV, and pressOK.

Thechoices and a brief explanation follow:

N/A Choose this if you don't havethis particular component connected to the IV, or if you don't

want the IV to automatically tune to the correct channel whenyou're using this component.

Channel3 or4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNAjack on the back of the IV, and

you want the IV to tune to channel 3 when you pressthe corresponding button on the remote.
Reminder: make sure the component's Channel 314switch isset to channel 3.

VID1or VID2(VideoInput) Component isconnected to a VIDEOor S-Video jack on the backof

the IV and you want the IV to tune to a VID input channel when you pressthe corresponding
button.

FRNT(FrontVideoInput) Component isconnected to the VIDEOjack on the front of the IV and

you want the IV to tune to the front VIDinput channel (ERNT)when you pressthe corresponding
button.

CMPI or CMP2(ComponentVideoInput) Compatible component video source, such as a DVD

player or digital IV converterbox,isconnected to the three COMPONENTVIDEOINPUTjacks
(Y,PB,PR)on the back of the IV and youwant the IV to tune to the component video input

channel (CMP)whenyou pressthe corresponding button.

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Using the TV's Features

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your W (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block
W programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.

Once you block programs, you can unbloek programs by entering a password.

By default, the software inside your _V is turned "off."

Note:Porent_lControl settings orenot ovoil_blefor CMP1or CMP2inputs.

How V-Chip Works

V-Chipreadsthe program'sage-basedrating(W-MA,W-14, etc.)andcontent themes[(Violence(V),AdultLanguage(L),etc.)].If you

haveblockedthe ratingand/orcontent themesthat theprogramcontains,youwill receivethemessageThischannelisnotapprovedfor

viewing.

Broadcastersare not required to provide content themes,so programs receivedwith no content themes will only be blocked if you
block their age-basedrating. Youcan also block out programs that have beengiven a rating of "Not Rated,"and programs that are
considered "unrated." TheTVage-basedratings andcontent themes you can block are listed in the following table.

Age-Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience 0nly. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains

one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (k), explicit sexual activity (S),or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents

TV-14 are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the

age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive
dialogue (D), strong coarse language (k), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may

TV-PG want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some

suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (k), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or

TV-G situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who

TV-Y7 have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this

program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or eomedie violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is

W-Y

not expected to frighten younger children.

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V-Chip W Rating

The V-Chip TVRating lets you decide which IV programs can and cannot be viewed.
To set IV programming limits:

1. Choose Parental Contro! from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked,
you must enter your password.

2. Press OK to continue.

3. Highlight and select V-Chip IV rating.

4. Onee you get to the V-Chip TVrating limitsereen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your
remote to change the status of a 1V program rating or content theme from View to Block.

5. For iV rating limits to take effeet, lock Parental Controls by aeeessing the Loek parental
controls menu.

The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of IV program

limits.

The V-Chip RatingScreen

Thefollowing isan example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.

Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the

left is View or Block.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you

can block or view.

Rating Field
Letsyou selectfrom a list --

of age-based ratings you
can block or view.

Lets you select which content

themes to view for the selected
rating, and whether the status of

the content theme is currently
View (_ or Block _.

Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and associated

content. The View (_ settings are coded in green, and the Block (_ settings
are coded in red.

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Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature AudienceOnly
TV_14 ParentsStronglyCautioned

7V-PG Parental GuidanceSuggested
IV-G GeneralAudience

IV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 yearsandolder
1V-Y AgChildren

Content Themes

D Sexuallyexplicit dialogue
L Adult language

S Sexualsituations
V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest
rating you do not want the child to watch.

2. Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating listed to the
left and all higher ratings automatically changes to B!ock (and _.

3. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Go back and press OK.

4. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect.

Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of the ratings back to View.

1. Press the up or down arrow button to select the rating with a status of Block.

2. Press OK to select View.

Tip

Tochange all V-Chip movieor TVratings to View,press
theOnumber button.

Blocking Specific Content Themes

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

To block program content:

1. Determine the content themes you want to block.

2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to
change.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme
status.

4. Press the OK button to change its status to _ (In the example to the left, you block the
language (L) corresponding with 1V-14. The language for IV-MA is blocked as well.)

Notes:Broadcasterserenot required toprovide content themesor age-basedratings.
Youmust rememberto lock ParentalControlsfor rating limits to takeeffect:

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of
the content themes back to _) View:

1. Determine the content themes you want to change to _ View.

2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to
change, such as _ under language (L)corresponding with IV-14.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme
status.

4. Press the OK button to change the status back to _. Your child would then be able to watch
programs with the IV-14 adult language content, but not programs with lV-MA language

content.

Nore: Only the content themestotus correspondingto 1V-14(L}language changesto (V)Vie_ Higher reted
content themes,such asthat for TV-MAlanguage,donot change.

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level,
To change menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the lV MAIN MENU appears).

2. Select Parental ControL

3. Select V-Chip movie rating.

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Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Ratingsmenu, follow the samestepsdescribedfor blocking ]V ratings.

V-Chip Unrated Program Block

This option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. "Unrated" lV programs
may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
and programs without ratings.

View All unrated programs are available.
Block Atl unrated programs are not available.

Note:Youmust remember to lockPerentolControlsfor toting limits to tokeeffect.

Press the down arrow to highlight V-Chip unrated. Then press the right arrow to switch between Block and View.

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front

Panel Block will take effect.

If you forget your password,pressthe MENUbutton, then selectParental Control (the password
entry screen appears).Simultaneously pressand hold CH+ and VOL+on the television for 3
seconds.ParentalControls unlock and the Parental Control menu appearssoyou can enter a new
password.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the W's front panel. The remote
still tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any
remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you don't, the front panel
block will not take effect.

PIP [Picture-in-Picture) and POP [Picture-outside-Picture) Operation

The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main
picture. POP (picture-outside-picture) lets you display two windows side by side.

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

PiP Brings up the PIP window. Press again to bring up POP. Press again to remove the window.
Up and down arrow buttons Let you move the PiP window to different corners of the screen.

Up arrow moves PIP counterclockwise; down arrow moves PIP clockwise.
Left and right arrow buttons Switches the left POP window to the right side, and the right

POP window to the left.
SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PiP window with the main picture. Switches the

main POP window, where the sound is coming from, with the other window.
PIP CH+ and CH- Lets you change channels in the PIP and right POP picture.

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Sound Menu

Sound settings Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the Iv's speakers and subwoofer.

LeftEtRightbalonee Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the arrow to

balance the left and right speakers.

Amplifier Usethe left or right arrow to select Extemal (if your iv is using external

amplifier only) or Internal (if your IV iS using the speakers in the IV).
Subwoofer Set the subwoofer to External, if the IV is using an external subwoofer; or None.

Sound type Press the right arrow to scroll through the available audio types, which control the
way the sound comes through your speakers.

Mona Plays the sound in mona only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
stereo signals.

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most IV
programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word Stereo appears on the IV when

you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

Automatic Chooses the sound type according to the current signal

Sound Mode Pressthe right arrow to scroll through the available audio modes, which provides

special processing through your speakers and depends on how you set the sound type.

Normal Does not give any special processing, simply provides mona or stereo sound.
Wide Available only for mona signals. "Widens" sound from mona broadcasts and mona

components connected to your IV for a fuller, more spacious sound.

Magic Available only for stereo signals. Gives a surround effect with more bass.

Dolby Virtual Available only for stereo signals. Creates a virtualized surround sound
experience from two speakers using the Dolby Pro Logic decoding. It provides the sensation
of being surrounded by additional speakers.

Surround effect Controls the amount of surround sound in Dolby Virtual sound mode.
Seeond Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is

available. The IV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP

information. SAP audio is broadcast in mona. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio
with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

Automatic sound level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and
also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust

volume control.

Headphonesettings Displaysa choice list of available settings you can adjust: Volume,Bass

and Treble.TheHea@hone sound option allows you to choosestereo, mona or automatic. These
descriptions aresameassound type above.

Graphic equalizer Allows you to choose aspecific sound through the Sound Presetoption.
Pressthe right arrow to eycle through the options: Standard, Movie, Voice,Music, Flat,
Videogame,Video eame_ and Personal

The Frequencyrange displays the different treble and bassbandsset for each Sound Preset
option. Youcan choosea band and make adjustments. When you make adjustments, the Sound

Presetoption automatically changesto Personal Pressthe left or right arrow button to select

the frequency (BasslOOHz,Mid Bass500Hz,Medium 1.5kHz,Mid Treble 5kHz,Treble lOkHz)you

want to adjust. Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the decibel.

Toview the frequency rangeof another Sound Presetoption, pressthe right arrow until no band

isselectedand Frequencyrange is highlighted. Then pressthe up arrow to highlight Sound

Preset.

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Picture Menu

The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections.

Advanced picture settings

Contrast expand Adjusts the contrast of the picture according to the light of the room.

Press the right arrow to choose between Low, Medium or High.
SVM (Scan Velocity Modulation) Improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the

speed of the cathode-ray tube's electron beam when it transitions between dark and light
areas of the screen. Choose to have it on (box checked) or off (box unchecked), depending on
your preference.

Autoformat When enabled (box checked) the 1V automatically detects the screen format
the signal is sending for each ehannd, as well as input channels.

Video noise reduction Allows you to choose a setting to reduce picture "static" or any type
of interference. It is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal
conditions. Pressthe right arrow to choose between: Offfor no noise reduction; Minimum
for a softer, smoother picture and retains picture sharpness and detail; Medium for a slightly
softer picture than the Minimum setting; Maximum for an even softer, smoother picture
than the other settings. However, the picture detail is somewhat decreased.

Note:Aureformat end Videonoisereduction ereavailable for CMP1andCMP2inputs if the

signal is 480i.

Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings:
Movie, Videogame, Personal, Sports, Ideal, Showroom or Video Camera. Choose the setting that is

best for your viewing environment.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.

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

Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

Note:Youcanadjust sharpnessfor eachchannel Thisis useful if channelsappearfuzz)_

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

picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSCstandard of 6500 K.

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Note:Tintnot availablefor CMP1andCMP2inputs.

When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changes to personal. Use the

left or right arrow button to make adjustments. TOreturn to the Picture menu, press the up or

down arrow button.

Channel Guide Menu

Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE
button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down arrow to scroll through the list.

PressOK to select and tune to the chosen channel

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Time Menu

Sleep Timer Lets you set the IV to turn off after a given time.
Time Lets you enter the current time. If it is eight o'clock, for example, you must first enter the

number zero, then number eight. Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM.
Wake up timer Lets you set the lV to turn itself on. When you turn on Wake up timer, the

following options appear:

Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the IV to turn itself on.
Wake up duration Lets you set how long you want the IV to stay on when it turns on.

Channelnumber Lets you select a specific channel the IV tunes to when the wake up timer

is set.
Daily Lets you choose if you want the wake up timer to turn on daily.

Parental Control Menu

The Parental Control Menu was explained in Chapter 3. Go to page 18 for more information.

PIP Menu

Display Mode

Off No window is displayed.
PIP PIP (single) window is displayed.

POP POP(double) window is displayed.

PIPchannel Allows you to choose the channeI displayed in the PIP or main POP window. Scroll

through channel list as well as the VlD1, VlD2 and ERNT input channels.

PiP size Allows you to choose having a Small, Medium or Large PIP window.
PiP position Allows you to choose having the PiP window in the Top right, Top left, Bottom

right or Bottom left part of IV.

Note:Pipsizeend position are notavoilob/efor POE

Setup Menu

Channel setup

SignalType IV chooses signal type during initial setup. If you change cable after setup,
choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for IV signals. Choose UHF/VHFAntenna if
you are using an off-air antenna for IV signals.

Auto channel search Searches for channels the signal is receiving. Go to page 12 for more
information.

Auto channel update Searchesfor any new channelsthat are not in your channel list and
addsthem to the list.

List and labels Edit the channelsin the list or choose labelsfor each channel. Go to page

12for more information.

Preferences

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

Maximum volume Allows you to set how high volume turns up when you press the VOL+
button. Highlight Maximum volume, then press and hold OK to hear is the maximum
volume. Make sure the volume has not been muted or turned all the way down.

Curtain effect Reveals or hides the picture by giving it a "stage curtain" effect when the IV

is switched on or off.
Special features Auto on switches your IV on after a power outage; Auto channel tunes

the IV to the channel you specify as the Initial channel when Auto on is enabled; Auto

volume tunes the IV to the volume you set in Initial volume when Auto on is enabled.

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Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets

you display the audio portion of a program as text on the IV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded

with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, CC is
displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.
The closed caption options are:

Closedcaption setting Displaysachoice list that letsyou choosethe way closed captioning
information isshown on the screen.Closed-captioning isnot avaitablewith the high
resolution input.

Off No captioning information displayed.

On always Captioning information shown always, when available.

On when mute Displayscaptioning information, when available, whenever thelV's

sound ismuted by pressingthe MUTEbutton. Thecaptioning information is not
displayed when the sound is not muted.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is
used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the
modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays
complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.

Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the IV to automatically tune to the
correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, SAToCABLE, etc.)

on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature.

Convergence Auto convergence automatically adjusts the Iv's tubes; Red convergence displays

the Red convergence screen, allowing you to use the arrow buttons to align the red and green

images; Blue convergence displays the Blue convergence screen, allowing you to use the arrow
buttons to align the blue and green images.

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your IV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

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TV Problems

TV won't turn on

• Press the IV button.

• Make sure the IV is plugged in.

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

• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWERbutton on the front of the TV. If the IV turns on, cheek the remote control
solutions on page 27.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the
Parental Control menu and press OK to uneheek the box.

Buttons don't work

• if you're using the remote control, press the IV button first to make sure the remote is in "IVmode.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the
Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

• Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the IV on and try again.

TV turns off while playing

• Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the
voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

• Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

W turns on unexpectedly

• Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

• Auto on might have been activated. Goto page 24 for instructions.

• You might have pressed CH+. CH- or INPUT on the remote accidentally.

Blank screen

• Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.

• Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

• If using S-Video or Y, PB,P,, remember to also connect the component's left and right audio output jacks to the 1V's LIMONO and RAudio Input jacks.

• Make sure the INT/EXTswitch on the back of the IV is put on "INT".

• The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 22 for more information.

Can't select certain channel

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

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the IV/VCR button on the VCR isin the correct mode (press the IV/VCR button on your VCR}.

Noisy stereo reception

,. May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose mono sound.

No pieture/blue screen, no sound butW is on

• Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Go to page 24 for detailed instructions.

• The channel might be blank- changechannels,

• If you're watching your VCRand it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNAjack, tune the IV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is
selected on the 314 switch on the back of"your VCR).Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the IVNCR

button on your VCR).

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Soundokay,picturepoor

• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions.

Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder

• Check to make sure volume isn't limited by the maximum volume feature. Go to page 24 For more instructions.

Picture not moving

• You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing OK on the remote. Pressany button to "unfreeze" the picture.

Black box appears on the screen

• Closed-captioning might be on. Cheek Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 25 for more instructions.

Freeze not working

• The freeze feature is not available for Component video (CMP1 or CMP2) inputs.

Low battery warning appears on screen

• Place new batteries in remote.

The Remote Control Doesn't Work

• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.

• Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component OV or VCR}that you're trying to operate.

• Maybe remote is not in _V Mode. Press the _Vbutton so remote will control TV.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to
reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

• You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds. Release the 1 button.
replace the batteries, and (if necessary} program the remote again.

Problems with V-CMp/Parental Controls

The rating limits don't work

• Y_umust_kthesettings_G_t_theMA_NMENU(pressM_NU_ny_urrem_te_ele_t_arent_C_ntr_e_e_tL_ckP_rent_C_ntr_s_

I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV

• If you forget your password, press MENU, then select Parental Control (the passwordentry screen appears). Simultaneously press and hold CH+ and VOL+
on the TV'sfront panel For 3 seconds. The Parental control menu appears on the screen, and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.

The V-Chip won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent.

• Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status, After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an
NR rating.

Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFFyour lV before cleaning.
You can clean the IV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate

ventilation.
The IV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth

dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammoniaibased cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will
damage the IV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the IV. Also, never place drinks or vases
with water on top of the IV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the IV.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on
the picture tube (or projection IV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is

not covered by your warranty.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor.

• One year from date of purchase for parts.

• Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.

• Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit.
How you get service:

• Call 1-800-447-1700 and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

• If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the Authorized Service Center in your

area.

• Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is located within the geographic
territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for

the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be
presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be
obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Damage from images burnt onto the screen.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products.

• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

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

Product registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.

The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

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OFANY BREACHOFANY EXPRESSOR IMPLIEDWARRANTYONTHIS PRODUC[. THISDISCLAIMEROFWARRANTIESAND LIMITEDWARRANTY
AREGOVERNEDBYTHELAWS OFTHESTATEOF INDIANA. EXCEPTTOTHE EXTENTPROHIBITEDBY APPLICABLELAW, ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY

OFMERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSEON THISPRODUCFIS LIMITEDTOTHEAPPLICABLEWARRANTYPERIODSET
FORTHABOVE.

How State Law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

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

If you purchased your television outside the United States:

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

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole
responsibility of the purchaser.

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Other information

RCG160TDM1

Splitter
VH47

ANT200

SCW16O

Remote Control This is the
remote control that came

packed with your W.
Replacements or spares can

be ordered as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter helps
you connect to a second _V or
VCR.

Amplified VHFIUHF/FM Antenna
allows you to easily switch from

the antenna signal to cable or
satellite easily without
disconnecting antenna.

Surge Protector provideseight
outlets, coaxial and telephone

line protection. Audible alarm for

surge failure.

Accessory Order Form

Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
S-Video Cable (6-ft)
S-Video Cable (12-ft)

2-way Signal Splitter
Amplified Antenna
Remote Control (RCG 160TDM 1)

Audio,Video Adapter
Surge Protector

Component Video Cables (6-ft)
Component Video Cables (12-ft)

Part No.
VH81

VH82 $4.95

VH89 $5.95
VH83 $5.95

VH84 $9.95
VH976 $7.95

VH913 $14.95

VH47 $3.95
ANT200 $49.95

228449 $4.45
SCTV160 $49.95

DT6DC $24.95
DT12DC $34.95

*Information not available at time of printing

Component Video Cables Triple

cable usedto connect avideo source

with Y,PR,PBJacksto the W.

Total

€3[:

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

VH83

VH913

Serewion Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called

75-ohm F-type) on the back of
your VCR or IV. The ends screw

onto the connectors for a secure
connection.

Standard AudioNideo cable
with RCA-typc phono plugs.

S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for

connecting S-Video components
to your IV.

Gold-Tipped cable
DT6DC (6-ft)

DT12DC (12*ft)

HOW TO ORDER

BYPHONE:Toplaceyour order by phone, haveyour Visa,MasterCardor
DiscoverCardreadyand call

1-800-338-0376

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

form.

BY MAIL: mail money order orchcekin US currency (made payable to Thomson
multimedia, Inc.)to the following add_ss:

Video Accessories

PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

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Pleasedonotsendanyproductsto the Indianapolisaddresslistedinthismanualoronthecarton. This will only

add delays in service for your product.

Thomson multimedia Inc.

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

02002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Trademark(s)® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in USA

TOCOM 15928420

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