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3. program starts length and the availability of closed captioning stereo and additional program information New features and options can be downloaded to the TV GUIDE Plus system so these too are subject to change Interactive Setup ThereSan on screen setuproutine 1 Fir st Things First y y y Your TV has software that tells it what to do just like a computer The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV e Select a menu language e Search for available channels 2 Using the Menu System e Set up the TV GUIDE Plus system e Set the time e Set the VCR1 channel e Set the DVD VCR2 channel 3 Interactive Setup e Set the SAT CABLE channel e Make the channel list and labels 4 Program the Remote Complete the first two steps Select Language and Auto Channel Search to receive antenna or cableTV signals After that you can skip other steps and return to them at your convenience 15 Interactive Setup Entering Setup Setup is accessed through the Main menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Setup and press MENU The first Setup screen comes up asking you to confirm that you want to begin 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup 3 Press M ENU to begin the Setup routine Select a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menuing system 2 Espanol SEH 1 Point to your pref
4. 38 L L MONO 38 Labels 27 47 Language 16 46 M Memory 47 Menu Language 16 46 Menus 10 Mono 44 60 MOVE buttons 58 Mute 44 N Normal List 47 O On screen Program Details 63 One Touch Recording 57 Outputs 39 D Parent Approved 50 Parental Controls Channel Block 50 Front Panel Lockout 50 Parental Controls menu 50 Picture Control Presets 45 Picture Quality menu 45 Picture Tilt 46 PIP Picture in Picture 58 PIP Chan 41 PIP button 58 Point and Select 8 Program details 63 Programming the remote to control components 30 32 33 R Remote Control Programming 30 Remote batteries are low 41 using the 33 RIGHT 38 S SVIDEO 38 SAP 41 Schedule 49 Screen menu 46 Second Audio Program SAP 44 60 Set DVD VCR2 Channel 25 48 SAT CABLE Channel 26 48 VCR1 Channel 48 Set Time 49 Setup 16 Setup menu 51 52 Sharpness 45 Signal Type Cable TV 47 UHF VHF Antenna 47 Sleep 41 Sleep Timer 41 49 SOUND button 60 Sound Logic Stereo 44 60 SRS Stereo 44 60 Stereo 41 44 60 Subwoofer 39 76 SWAP button 58 T Tape Deck 76 Time Current 41 Set Time 23 Time menu 49 Tint 45 Tone Controls 44 TV GUIDE Plus System 5 14 17 22 51 54 57 79 Channel Mapping 21 54 IR Controllers 5 Next Menu 55 One Button Recording 57 Scan Menu 55 Sort Menu 56 Surf Menu 54 Troubleshooting 79 V Variable output 39 Variable Output Speakers Off 44 Variable Output Speakers On 44 VIDEO 38 Video Noise Reduction 45 8
5. Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel Mute or Stereo Mute is disolayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information PIP 59 PIP Chan Displays the current PIP channel Remote batteries are low Displayed when the batteriesin the remote need to be replaced Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer The channel marker shown above is just an example of course 41 Quick Refer ence A short guideto th emen u system This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands These commands are organized in the chapter by their location in the Main menu e Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds e Picture Quality Contains the controls that let you adjust the picture e Screen Contains the controls that let you adjust the closed caption mode and display e Channel Contains all the commands used to control your channels including custom building your channel list and setting up your TV to control the components connected to the TV e Time Contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule the
6. III Sci Atlanta Sylvania Teknika Universal Video Cipher II Viewstar 07 08 19 21 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 Warner Amex Zenith 33 Tour oftheTV A picturebooktour This section talks about the TV s main parts at least the parts you ll actually use e The remote control e The back panel e The front panel e The channel marker 35 Tour oftheTV Remote Buttons POWER When in TV mode turns off the TV In VCR mode and if programmed turns on and off most VCRs power VERI SATSCABLE py VCR1 If programmed turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR acd Ee mode Also turns on the TV SAT CABLE If programmed turns on satellite receiver or cable Co we Dee box Puts the remote in SAT CABLE mode Also turns on the TV REC VCR STOP PAUSE DVDeVCR2 If programmed turns on DVD player or second VCR or laserdisc player Puts the remote in DVD VCR2 mode Also INFO sak SCH O So turns on the TV AUDIO If programmed turns on RCA audio component and puts the remote in audio mode TV Turnson the TV and putsthe remote in TV mode Also E SE displays channel information 1O 3 E REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE If 49 SCH programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players laserdisc players tape decks and Hei SCH CD players Pressing REC VCR when using the TV GUIDE system Be O Sei sets the VCR to record a program Sie RESET VOL or VOL Decreases or increases
7. PgDn to view more entries PgUp returns to the previous screen Seven days of programming are listed in the Sort Menu BACK allows you to select another category to sort 4 Select SURF to return to the surf menu or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus system 56 Advanced Features One Button Recording The TV GUIDE Plus system allows one button recording if you have connected the IR controller to your VCR See First Things First for more details on connecting the IR controller 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus menu REVIEW RECORD EXIT Simple Pleasures H Midwestern Monuments 11 00a 1h ee AV WNBC Last Channel WABC 5 Cosby WGN 9 Baseball Cubs vs Braves WNBC Simple Pleasures WCBS Jerry Springer WTRW Weaving Today WJAX The Ubiquitious G Men WIMT You Bet Your Life 2 Select a program to record You may choose a program from any of the four browsing menus 3 PressREC VCR A screen confirming your selection comes up SURF DAILY ONCE WEEKLY Simple Pleasures Midwestern Monuments e EE v WNBC 4 Simple Pleasures Plus Code 12345 7 6r Simple Pleasures WNBC 4 To Record Select DAILY ONCE WEEKLY Recording Options 4 Select a recording option DAILY ONCE or WEEKLY DAILY records the same program Monday through Friday SURE REVIEW Wes ONCE records only on that day i WEEKLY records the program each v week at the same time REVIEW displays a
8. TV to turn off and on at specific times e Parental Controls Contains the controls that let you block out specific channels and locks the TV s front panel controls e TV GUIDE Plus Menu Contains the controls that let you set up the TV GUIDE Plus menu run a demonstration or turn the Label amp Title display on and off e Setup Beginsan interactive setup routine that lets you adjust your TV s menu system channel list and how your TV receives signals from other components 43 Quick Refer ence Audio Menu Mute Press MENU to reduce the TV s volume to its minimum level Press MENU again to restore the volume Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV s treble bass and balance Audio Processor Displaysa choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Playsthe sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splitsthe incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo SRS Stereo tel SRS isan audio processing technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals Enhanced SRS Stereo Enhances the SRS signal to give the impression of even greater depth and stereo separation Sound Logic Stereo Sound Logic monitor
9. arrowsto move through the schedule The channel displayed in the video window remains on the initial channel e Select SURF to return to the surf menu or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus system The Info Center If this icon Y appears in the program information you may access additional information about that program by pressing INFO This feature is available in all four menus Even if the Y icon isn t displayed pressing INFO will show a PlusCode programming number which allows you to program your VCR to record using VCR Plus Press INFO a second time to return to the TV GUIDE Plus menu Alternately you will find the Info Center in the Surf and Sort menus Select it to view additional information Along with additional programming information the Info Center may contain information on local events or on the TV GUIDE Plus system itself Information contained in the info center will vary from area to area so not all of these options may be available to you at this time Press INFO to exit back to the menu 55 Advanced Features Sort Menu The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category The channel Customizing Your Channel you are currently tuned to is displayed in the video window and by Listing name You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that you never watch You can restore dis
10. download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question LEFT RIGHT SELECT TV GUIDE Plus Setup Determine the correct channels for the stations Check your local listings if you are not sure Select LEFT or RIGHT to change the channel group Select SELECT when the correct channel group is highlighted Advanced Features Next Menu The Next Menu displays the programs on a selected channel from the current time to midnight of the next day SURF WNBC CH 4 7 Simple Pleasures KZ Midwestern Monuments x d gees 11 00a 1h cc y EE F Noon Lunchtime News Jam 12 30p The Flintstones 1 00p Tom and Jerry 1 30p Jenny Jones 2 30p Quincy 3 30p Extra 4 00p Roseanne e Use the up and down arrow buttons to move through the schedule An asterisk after the time indicates that the program is scheduled for tomorrow e Use the right and left arrows to select a different menu or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus system Scan Menu The Scan Menu shows programming schedules for all channels from the current time to midnight on the following day i Oprah Winfrey Ke 4 ih w 00p ce ires Simple E 5 Oprah Winfrey Baseball Cubs vs Braves Simple Pleasures Extreme Dieting Tomorrow Never Knows Sculpture Review You Bet Your Life e Use the left and right arrows to select the time of day e Use the up and down
11. functions as a PROGRAM button RESET Resets picture quality controlsto the Bright Lighting Picture Control Preset Point and select to choose a different Picture Control Preset MOVE Arrows Used to point to different items in the menu system Also used to adjust the menu controls Also move the PIP window when no menusare on the screen PIP Brings up the small picture in picture window Press again to remove the PIP window SOUND Press once to display the audio processor control panel Point and select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window CH CTRL Selectsthe picture window that is the main or PIP window that is changed by the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons GUIDE Brings up TV GUIDE Plus menus In SAT eCABLE mode brings up available on screen guides 37 Tour oftheTV Back Panel VIDEO R G6 input 2 I Lmono ES CABLE CT ANTENNA INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR satellite receiver DVD player or laserdisc player L MONO Provides left audio connection Or if you are connecting a mono component use the L MONO input The left audio connector is usually white RIGHT Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red VIDEO Provides video connection The video connector is usually yellow S VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S Video capability such as an S vid
12. list of programs Simple Pleasures WNBC 4 set to be recorded You may delete This show is programmed programs from this list to be recorded ONCE Remember to turn your VCR off Tip You can record the program you f are currently watching by simply 5 Insert a blank tape into your VCR and turn it off pressing REC VCR Advanced Features PIP Pictur e in Picture Operation The PIP feature picture in picture lets you display a second smaller picture on top of the main picture There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works Main Picture PIP Brings up the PIP window Press PIP again to remove the window MOVE buttons Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen SWAP Switches or swaps the video from the PIP window with the main picture CH CTRL Channel Control Lets you switch channel control d MOVE gt CH CTRL between the PIP window and the main picture For instance press PIP to bring up the PIP window You can change channels by entering channel numbers or pressing the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons When you press the CH CTRL button the channel control switches to the main picture You can now change channels in the main picture by entering channel numbers or pressing the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons Press CH CTRL again to return the channel control to the PIP window A typical use of SWAP is to scan
13. more see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section Would you Like to use a cable box or satellite unit with your TV 1 Use with cable or satellite 1 Press MENU to bring up the SAT CABLE choice list 1 Not connected 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV use the table at the right to select the SAT CABLE channel 3 PressMENU to complete the Setup routine and return to TV viewing 26 Important If you have both a satellite receiver and a cable box connected to the TV The remote cannot control both a cable box and the satellite receiver The chart details how to set the SATeCABLE button to control the satellite receiver You must then use your cable box remote to control the cable box You may however prefer to use the satellite receiver remote for satellite programming and set your SAT CABLE button to control your cable box It s your choice If you used With Cable Box Select Connection A Channel 3 Connection B Channel 3 Connection C Channel 3 Connection D Channel 3 Connection E Channel 3 If you used With Satellite Receiver Select Connection F Video 1 Input Connection G Video 1 Input Connection H Video 1 Input Connection Video 1 Input Or Channel 4 depending on how your VCR s 3 4 switch is set Interactive Setup Label the Channe
14. the TV s volume CH or CH v 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 INFO Brings up channel information Press repeatedly to see detailed program information if available SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel 0 9 Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the first digit then add the second two Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 press 2 then press 3 For more details see the previous section Programming the Remote 36 Tour oftheTV FAVeINPUT In TV mode press to toggle through the available input sources VID1 VID2 previous channel In SAT mode press to select available channel lists ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode and TV receiver button in SATeCABLE mode CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing MENUeSELECT Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu When in VCR mode it
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16. through channels in the PIP window and when you find a channel you like press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture sending the current channel to the PIP window 58 Advanced Features Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons Skip to PIP Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and CH channel buttons 1 Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window The current channel appears in both the main picture and the PIP window 2 Pressthe CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons The main picture surfs through the channel list When the SKIP feature times out the original channel will return automatically to the main picture Channel Surfing in the PIP Window You can use the PIP window to surf through channels as well 1 Press PIP to bring up the PIP window 2 Press the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP window If you see a channel that interests you press SWAP 59 Advanced Features Choosing an Audio Processor Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds There are two ways to change the audio processor a from the Audio menu and b by pressing SOUND on the remote For more see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 PressMENU ag
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19. 61 To display Closed Captioning seese 61 Closed Captioning MOodeS essssssssseeerreserrrrrresse 62 On screen Program Details uk 63 APPENDIX A TV CON NECTIONG 220005 65 APPENDIX B Other Components 76 APPENDIX C Tr o u bl esh o otin g sss 78 APPENDIX D Limited Warranty 80 APPENDIX E Car eand Cleaning 81 ACCESSO E CS sussnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn 82 ut E 85 First Things First Hi lm Roger I wrote this manual to help you get the most from your TV know you expect a lot from your TV so designed this user manual to give you the information you need when you need it Read thefirst four chapters The manual is designed to get you started quickly and let you catch up on the details when you get a chance The firs four sections of the manual will get your TV up and running You ll learn how to use the menu system run the interactive setup routine and program the remote The rest of the manual gives you the specifics a tour of the TV a quick reference guide details on the TV GUIDE Plus system advanced features and appendices Well if your TV s out of the box let s get started First things first 1 First Things First 2 Using theMenu System E Interactive Setup 4 Program the Remote y y y Check out the notes I ve added throughout the manual I ve got some great tips that will help you get the most from yourT
20. CR switch on the VCR is set to TV then press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on VCRI1 1 Press VCR1 and then press PLAY Note The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others 75 APPENDIX B Other Components Connecting Audio Components Connectinga stereo amplifier 1 Connect the amplifier s TV audio inputs to the left L and right R AUDIO OUTPUT jacks 2 You may prefer to turn off the TV s internal speakers by selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu then turning the speakers off If your audio amplifier is part of a system that uses its own remote control you may prefer to select the fixed output settings Important Do not use the amplifier s PHONO inputs If the amplifier is not stereo use the left L AUDIO OUT jack Consult the amplifier s owner s manual for the manufacturer s recommended hookup Connecting a Subwoofer To connect a subwoofer to the TV 1 Connect the subwoofer s audio input to the left L AUDIO OUT jack Connectinga tapedeck To use a tape deck to record audio from TV 1 Connect the tape deck s audio inputs to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV 76 APPENDIX B Other Components Connecting a Camcorder for Playback This connection is recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV 1 Connect the camcorder s audio video outpu
21. CTION H TV VCR Satellite Receiver and DVD Player Connection H This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout Connection H provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e stereo sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 4 coaxial cable e 6 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection H 2 Return to First Things First and do the Interactive Setup Using Connection H CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR and satellite receiver off 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch satellite programming IN FROM ANT ous 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel oll To record off air cable or antenna broadcasts and watch a different channel 1 Turn satellite receiver off 2 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 3 PressRECORD to begin recording 4 To watch another channel make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV then press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 and then press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection H To play a disc 1 Press DVDeVCR2 and then press PLAY 73 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION TV 2 VCRs and Satellite Receiver Connection I This information applies to Connection in the Connections Fold
22. Controls 2 Auto Color 3 Color Warmth 4 Picture Control Presets 5 Video Noise Reduction O Exit 4 Pressthe right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the contrast Now that you know how the Contrast slider works you know how all sliders work You don t need to remember the names of the control panel types Once you ve learned how each type works you ll be able to use any part of the menu system 11 Using the Menu System Ch oice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings The current setting in a choice list is always the highlighted item For example to indicate whether you re currently using a home antenna or a cable TV signals 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Channel and press MENU The Channel menu comes up 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Channel Directory 5 Auto Tuning O Exit 3 Point to Signal Type and press MENU The Signal Type choice list comes up with the current setting highlighted For example 1 UHF VHF Antenna 2 Cable TV 4 Point to the correct setting for your connection and press MENU Assoon as you select a choice the TV saves your change and you are returned to the previous menu 5 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu 6 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing 12 Using the Me
23. DVD VCR2 Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section 1 Use TV with a DVD or VCR 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU to bring up the DVD VCR2 choice list 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input 5 Video 2 Input 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player or second VCR connected to the TV If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV use the table at right to select the DVD VCR2 channel 3 Press MENU to continue If you used Connection A Connection B Connection C Connection D Connection E Connection F Connection G Connection H Connection Select Not Connected Not Connected Video 2 Input Channel 3 Video 1 Input Not Connected Not Connected Video 2 Input Channel 3 Or Channel 4 depending on how your VCR s 3 4 switch is set Interactive Setup Set th e SAT CABLE Ch an nel The next step lets you set the SAT CABLE channel When you set the SAT CABLE channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT CABLE button on the remote For example if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna jack on the back of the TV and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press SAT CABLE If you don t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT CABLE Channel choice list For
24. DVDeVCR2 button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release the DVDeVCR2 button and press POWER or another button to see if the device responds to the remote commands 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the device responds to the remote commands Programming theRemoteto Control an RCA Audio Device Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an audio receiver or amplifier it does not control other brands of audio equipment Also the remote may need to be programmed for your equipment This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown at right Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote RCA Dimensia 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up your brand and its code number s on the code list 3 Press and hold the AUDIO button 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release the AUDIO button and press POWER or CH channel up or CH v channel down to see if the audio device responds to the remote commands 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the audio device responds to the remote commands 32 Programming the Remote Programming theRemoteto Control a Satellite Cable Box Codes Satellite Receiver or Ca bl eBox Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box If you have a cable box with its own remote
25. PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection D 69 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION E TV and DVD Player Connection E This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout Connection E provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e Picture in Picture PIP To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable e 3 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection E 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection E To watch TV programs 1 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a disc 1 Press DVDeVCR2 2 Press PLAY CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA DVD PLAYER See Connections Foldout Connection E 70 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION F TV and Satellite Receiver Connection F This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout Connection F provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e stereo sound from the satellite receiver e Picture in Picture PIP To use this connection you must have e 3 coaxial cable e 3 audio video cables e 1 SVideo cable optional e stereo sound from satellite programming To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection F 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection F To watch TV programs 1 Turn satellite receiver off 2 Press TV and tune to
26. T in case the picture controls are set too low No sound picture okay e Maybe sound is muted Try pressing volume up button to restore sound e Maybe TV s speakers are turned off Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu e H using an SVHS component remember to also connect the component s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s Land R INPUT 1 jacks Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR isin the correct position Noisy stereo reception e May bea weak station Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the cable air function is set to the wrong position e Maybe a vacant channel is tuned e H watching VCR connected only through antenna input make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 same as CH3 4 switch on VCR Also check to make sure TV VCR switch on VCR isin correct position Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Black Box appears on the screen e Captioning may be turned on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu TV GUIDE Plus IR Controllers not working e Check to make sure the controllers are positioned correctly over the IR remote sensors e Your remote may be interfering with the IR controller Pl
27. TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Caution If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided 81 Accessories General Cable Information Antenna or cable TV connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin lead cable Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables TT OR Push on Connector Screw on Coaxial Round 75 ohm coaxial cable Connector ee Flat 300 ohm twin lead cable Most audio video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs such as No VH83 Color Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV s monitor panel are color coded for ease of use The vipeo jacks are yellow the right Aupio jacks are red and the left aupio jacks are white When connecting components to each other be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs If a component has only one output mono connect it to the r mono I
28. TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified component button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 3 4 switch is set to channel 4 Video 1 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Videol input when you press the specified component button Video 2 Input Choose thisif your component is connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the specified component button 1 Signal Type Quick Reference Time Menu Sleep Timer Displaysa control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a 2 Schedule schedule for tuming the TV on and off automatically Make sure to turn the schedule On The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule 3 Set Time O Exit Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time 49 Quick Refer ence Parental Controls Menu Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls feature 1 Parent Approved Channels Parent Approved Channels Displaysa control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV s front panel controls Chan Use the up and down arrows to sc
29. USA Canada 3 Select your country CANCEL TV GUIDE Plus 4 Enter your ZIP code Postal Code in Canada using the numeric keypad If you make a mistake press MENU to back up a number The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup If you have a cable box you will want to set the TV GUIDE Plus system to control it Otherwise it may not be able to locate and download program information TV GUIDE Plus Setup Do you have cable 5 Select YESif you have cable or NO if you do not 18 Since the program information provided by TV Guide Plus is based on your locale you will need to run setup again if you move Interactive Setup TV GUIDE Plus Do you have a cable box 6 Select YESif you have a cable box or NO if you do not ENTER CANCEL EXIT CG TV GUIDE Plus Turn on cable box Enter cable box brand from brand table in your manual 7 Enter the code for your cable box s brand from the table on the following pages When the TV GUIDE Plus system correctly identifies the brand and model of your cable box the cable box changes to channel 9 YES NO EXIT T i J TV GUIDE Plus d Setup Fe Testing code 12 01 Has your cable box switched to channel 9 8 Select YESif the cable box changed to channel 9 or NO if it did not If you select NO the system will try another code Once the correct model of cable box has been i
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31. V FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 1 Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control and Connections Foldout Important Stand Information CAUTION Choose the location for your TV carefully Take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located see Important Safeguards sheet and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury STEP 2 CONNECTING YOUR TV If you re only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system use the TV Only connection shown below If you re going to connect the TV to a VCR satellite receiver DVD player or other component look at the Connections Foldout The Connections Foldout details recommended connection schemes for hooking up the TV to a cable box or antenna one or two VCRs a laserdisc player and a satellite receiver TV ONLY This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV Connect the cable as shown If you have a VCR or other components to connect to the TV skip to the top of the next page TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR DVD player and or satellite receiver After connecting your TV and other components proceed to the next step See Appendix A for detailed information about using each of these connections If your components don t
32. a channel CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA To watch satellite programming Se 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel SATELLITE RETENER ge IN FROM ANT Zei CH3 cual See Connections Foldout Connection F 71 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION G TV VCR and Satellite Receiver Connection G This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout Connection G provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e stereo sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 4 coaxial cable e 6 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection G 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection G To watch TV programs CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA 1 Turn VCR and satellite receiver off Sie ele 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To watch Satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel To record off air broadcasts and watch a different channel 1 Turn satellite receiver off 2 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 3 Begin recording 4 To watch another channel make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV then press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 and then press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection G 72 APPENDIX A USING CONNE
33. able box and VCR 20 Interactive Setup When the TV GUIDE Plus system correctly identifies the brand and model of your VCR the VCR s tuner changes to channel 9 YES NO EXIT kT J e TV GUIDE Plus a Setup E Testing code 12 01 Has your VCR switched to channel 9 13 Select YES if the VCR automatically changed to channel 9 or NO if it did not If you select NO the system will try another code This screen comes up when you ve successfully finished TV GUIDE Plus setup EXIT TV GUIDE Plus Setup Your TV Guide Plus will be ready for use within 24 hours Always leave your cable box ON and your VCR OFF 14 Select EXIT to continue with the remainder of the interactive setup The TV GUIDE Plus system will be unavailable until it completes its first download of program information When the power is turned off the TV locatesa host channel that carries TV GUIDE Plus data containing program schedule and channel mapping information A channel map isthe list of If more than one cable company stations and their respective channels See Advanced Features services your area the TV GUIDE for more details Plus system may download a channel map for each company Downloads may be scheduled several times a day The TV must be turned off for TV GUIDE Plus data to download After the TV completes Its first download you will be prompted to manually select the channel
34. abled channels at a later point in Simple Pleasures time of course SURF ENTER Movies Sports Se From the TV s Main Menu select Info Center TV Guide Plus Menu Select TV Guide Plus Setup The TV GUIDE Plus menu comes up Select Select Channels 1 Use the up and down arrows to select a category In this ex ample well choose Sports A listing of subcategories comes up SURF ENTER TV GUIDE Select Channels WNBC WABC WGN WTRW ESPN WRAP WJAX WNBC 4 All Racing Baseball Skating Basketball Skiing Boxing Soccer Equestrian Tennis Football Track Golf Water Sports Use the up and down arrows to Hockey Se select a channel Select ENABLE or DISABL to add 2 Use the up and down arrows to select a subcategory in this or remove a channel from the example Basketball The message Searching in progress guide s listing Note that this Please Wait comes up button s name changes depending on the activation status of the selected channel SURF PgDn PgUp BACK 6 Select EXIT when you are 7 al NBA Basketball finished ac Indiana Pacers at e EE Selected channels will be added or TE nn removed from the list during the next Sports Basketball NN Tue Mar25 dow nload NBA Basketball 7 00p ESPN College Basketball 7 00p WITV NBA Basketball 8 00p TNT Sort Menu Options PgDn shows more listings 3 When the listing comes up select
35. ace a piece of dark tape over the IR controller e TV GUIDE Plus control of a cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels 79 APPENDIX D Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year for labor charges e One year for parts e Two years for 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 e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television How you get service e Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your television e Damage from misu
36. ain to select the Audio menu 3 Point to Audio Processor and press MENU The Audio Processor choice list comes up with the current mode highlighted 4 Point to an audio processor mode and press MENU to select it and return to the Audio menu The options are Mono Plays the sound in mono only Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels SRS Stereo SRS isan audio processing technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals Enhanced el SRS Stereo Enhances the SRS signal to give the impression of even greater depth and stereo separation Sound Logic Stereo Sound Logic monitorsa program s audio track and limits the volume to a minimum and maximum volume range Whenever you adjust the volume on the TV the minimum and maximum volume range adjusts too Second Audio Program SAP Playsthe program s audio in a second language if one is available Setting the audio processor to SAP tells the TV to play the program s audio in this second language if one is available Choosing an audio processor from the remote 1 Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list 2 Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit SRS Sound Retrieval System and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc 60 SOUND The number of audio processor choices available depends on the type of signal you are currently using For exam
37. arch automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the channel list inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all will be removed from the channel list List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom build your Normal channel list and choose a six character label for each channel Follow the on screen directions to enter your channels and other information Chan Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CHAN buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or isnot included No in the Normal channel list Chan Labels Use the up and down arrowsto enter a six character label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters Press RESET to clear a label The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory Channel Directory Displays all of the labeled channels In the Channel Directory control panel you can select a channel by entering the channel number or by pressing MENU to return to the current channel This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus system is set up 47 Quick Refer ence Channel Menu continued Auto Tu
38. button If you don t have a VCR1 component connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCRI1 choice list 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input 5 Video 2 Input 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV use the table shown at the right to select the VCR1 channel 3 Press MENU to continue 24 If you used Connection A Connection B Connection C Connection D Connection E Connection F Connection G Connection H Connection Select Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Not Connected Not Connected Video 2 Input Channel 3 Video 2 Input Or Channel 4 depending on how your VCR s 3 4 switch is set Interactive Setup Set th e DVD VCR2 Channel The next step lets you set the DVD VCR2 channel When you set the DVD VCR2 channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVDeVCR2 button on the remote For example if you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the TV you want the TV to tune to the Video 2 input channel when you press DVDeVCR2 If you don t have a DVDeVCR2 component connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the
39. channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCRI 2 Press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection B 67 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION C TV VCR and DVD Player Connection C This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout Connection C provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e stereo sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 2 coaxial cable e 6 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection C 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection C To watch TV programs CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA 1 Turn VCR off 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 2 Press PLAY To play a disc 1 Press DVDeVCR2 See Connections Foldout 2 Press PLAY Connection C 68 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION D TV and 2 VCRs Connection D You can record from one tape This information applies to Connection D in the Connecti
40. creen from the Main menu 2 Point to Closed Caption Mode and press MENU This choice list comes up 3 Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu Turning off Closed Captioning 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 PressMENU to select Closed Caption Display 3 Point to Off and press MENU The closed captioning is turned off and you are returned to the Screen menu 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 62 Advanced Features On screen Program Details Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs If this information is available the TV can display it up when you press INFO on the remote To display the on screen program details 1 Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker 2 Press INFO again to bring up the program title the program s length and elapsed time 3 Press INFO again to bring up other program details such as the story line and whether Closed Captioning is available 4 Press INFO again to clear the screen Whether all or any of the program details are displayed depends on whether the program provider has sent the information along with the program 63 Appendix A Connections Thingsto DO BeforeConnecting Components Protect your com
41. d the interactive setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the TV Or Program the Remote Since you ve gone this far you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR DVD player laserdisc player and other component To find out how to program the remote go to the next section 28 Programming the Remote If you havea VCRor other component L First Things First The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs satellite receivers DVD players and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or ProScan component you probably 2 Usi sing theMen tem dont need to program it at all other g SEN LSS manufacturers brands need to be programmed Now watch some TV B interactive Setup y y y Once you ve programmed the remote you will have completed all four setup sections Now you can sit back and enjoy the TV If you want to know more about the different parts of the TV see the next section Tour of the TV Refer to the other sections Aer ogramMINGtheRemote and appendices as needed 29 Programming the Remote Programming th e Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs and cable boxes The remote is already programmed to control most RCA GE and ProScan TVs VCRs DVD players laserdisc players and satellite receivers Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed poweR CRI SATeCABLE
42. dentified you will need to set the cable box s output channel When TV Guide Plus cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries a screen reading Cable Box VCR test failed Please consult manual and try again appears If this happens you should e Double check the codes listed in the tables Try entering another e Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly 19 Interactive Setup ENTER CANCEL TV GUIDE Plus Setup 9 Enter the channel you normally use to view channels through your cable box usually 3 or 4 Consult your cable box s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure Choose 0 to use VIDEO INPUT 1 The last series of screens asks about your VCR setup TV GUIDE Plus Do you have a VCR 10 Select YES if you have a VCR or NO if you do not Answering NO automatically skips forward to the end of TV GUIDE Plus setup ENTER CANCEL EXIT CG TV GUIDE Plus Tune VCR to 2 and turn it off Enter VCR brand from brand table in your manual Channels 0 7 can be used for the cable box s output channel 0 is used for VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 11 Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off cannot be used 1 7 are regular TV channels 12 Enter the code for your VCR s brand from the table on the See Advanced Features for more following pages details on using the TV GUIDE Plus system to control a c
43. ecording another channel To use this connection you must have e 2 audio video cables e 2 coaxial cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection A 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection A To watch TV programs L Turn VCR off 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To record one program and watch another CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCRI 2 Press PLAY See Connections Foldout Connection A 66 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION B TV and STEREO VCR Connection B This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout Connection B provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e stereo sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 2 coaxial cables e 3 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection B 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup Using Connection B To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off 2 PressTV and tune to a channel CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA To record one program and watch another 1 Press VCR1 and tune to a
44. eo satellite receiver DVD player or VCR When using S Video make sure to connect the three audio video cables as well asthe S Video connector INPUT 2 Provides a connection for a second video component such as a VCR satellite receiver DVD player or laserdisc player L MONO Provides left audio connection Or if you are connecting a mono component use the L MONO input The left audio connector is usually white RIGHT Providesright audio connection The right audio connector is usually red VIDEO Provides video connection The video connector is If you are connecting a component to usually yellow the VIDEO 1 INPUT and you are using S Video remember to connect the regular VIDEO 1 INPUT video cable as well ANT Antenna Provides connection to a home antenna or cable TV system Hooking up components isn t hard but double checking the cable and jack connections may help you avoid problems 38 Tour oftheTV AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable controlled or fixed level stereo audio output Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote control Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an AN receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control You can choose the type of audio output by selecting the Audio Output amp Speakers control panel in the Audio menu VCR CONTROL Lets you connect the TV GUIDE Plus controller which allows direct control o
45. erred language for the menuing system 2 PressMENU to select that language for the menuing system Auto Channel Search The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called autoprogramming 16 Interactive Setup 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished 2 PressMENU to continue If you skip Auto Channel Search now H you can access it later through the TV Guide Plu sty st em Channel menu You can also put channels in memory manually using The next step lets you set up the TV GUIDE Plus system to List amp Labels See Quick Reference for display your local program listings and control your cable box more details and VCR up TV Guide Plus 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus initial menu F v TV GUIDE Plus Z ZS Demo Select Channels Exit To complete TV Guide Plus setup 2 PressMENU to begin setup you must have already connected the TV Guide Plus controllers to your cable box and VCR Refer to First Things First for more details 17 Interactive Setup The first two screens ask for information about where you live d i TV GUIDE Plus Setup Where do you live
46. f your cable box and VCR To connect an amplified subwoofer to the TV use the left L AUDIO OUTPUT jack 39 Tour oftheTV 40 Front Panel MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns you to the previous menu CHv Scans down through the current channel list In the menu CSN NNN system it points down to items and adjusts menu controls MENU CH Se CHA VOL VOL POWER CH Scans up through the channel list In the menu system it points up to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Decreases the volume When in the menu system VOL is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls VOL Increases the volume When in the menu system VOL is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls POWER Turnsthe TV on and off The front panel above shows a typical button layout The exact look of the buttons may be different from those on the front of your TV If you turn Parental Control on or lockout the front panel the front panel no longer provides access to the menus For more information see Parental Control in the Quick Reference section Tour oftheTV Channel Marker There are several indicators that come up when you change 12 01 CC VCR1 VID1 channels press the INFO button or press the TV button This Mute SAP PIP 59 display is called the Channel Marker 12 01 Displays the current time Remote batteries are low CC
47. hod described earlier 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus menu Menus or Options Program Information Last Channel Cosby Baseball Cubs vs Braves Simple Pleasures Jerry Springer Weaving Today The Ubiquitious G Men You Bet Your Life Channel Listing There are three sections to a TV GUIDE Plus menu e A row of menusor options across the top of the screen e Program information e Channel listing Unlike your TV s other menus TV GUIDE Plus menus use two methods of pointing and selecting on the same screen one for menus or options and one for program information To select menus or options e Press the right or left arrow to highlight your choice e Press MENU to select the highlighted item MENU is used only when selecting menus or options To make selections in the program listing e Press the up or down arrow to select a channel e Press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus system The TV will change to the channel you selected if you used the GUIDE button Pressing CLEAR returns to the original channel See Interactive Setup and Advanced Features for more information on using the TV GUIDE Plus system 14 TV GUIDE Plus screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels programs and TV GUIDE Plus infor mation depicted will be available in your area Currently program information can include title brief description time
48. ifferent menus for browsing program listings SURF NEXT SCAN and SORT 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus display CHOICE Simple Pleasures Midwestern Monuments r 11 00a 1h Last Channel Cosby ce A WV WGN Baseball Cubs vs Braves WNBC 4 Simple Pleasures WCBS 11 Jerry Springer WIRW 17 Weaving Today WJAX 34 The Ubiquitious G Men WIMT 42 You Bet Your Life 2 To choose a menu select CHOICE The Surf Menu comes up by default 3 Usethe left and right arrowsto access another menu Press MENU to select your choice Surf Menu The Surf Menu displays the current program on each channel The live program displayed in the video window changes as you surf channel listings SURF NEXT SCAN SORT fe Simple Pleasures H Midwestern Monuments Ao a EA 11 00a ih ee A Y WABC Cosby WGN Baseball Cubs vs Braves WNBC 4 Simple Pleasures WCBS 11 Jerry Springer WTRW 17 Weaving Today WJAX 34 The Ubiquitious G Men WIMT 42 You Bet Your Life e Use the up and down arrows to surf channel listings e To select another menu use the left and right arrows and then press MENU e Press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus system Pressing GUIDE changes to the last channel highlighted Pressing CLEAR returns to the original channel Channel Mapping If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with this Channel Mapping screen after the first TV GUIDE Plus
49. ion is shown on the screen 2 Closed Caption Mode l l 3 Menu Language Off No captioning information displayed 4 Picture Tilt 0 Exit On Always Captioning information shown always when available On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning 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 Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language English Spanish or French Picture Tilt 31 screen size or above only Your TV hasan extra large picture tube 31 or above which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth s magnetic field You may need to adjust the picture tilt Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the picture tilt 46 Quick Reference Channel Menu 1 Audio Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the xe current antenna type This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus system is set up Auto Channel Search a g List and Labels UHF VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an Channel Directory off air antenna for TV signals Auto Tuning Exit Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable ora S cable box for TV signals Auto Channel Search Tellsthe TV to se
50. is a brief O o SCH overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus Ge ow Dr Step 7 Q SA Q Q Proceed to section three Interactive Setup The interactive setup routine walks you through the seps needed to fully configure the TV The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV s memory You can skip any of the steps and return to them later Using the Menu System One Ruleto Remember You control and customize the TV by making changes to various control panelsin the menu system The great thing is you only need to know one rule point and select 1 First Things First 2 Using the Menu System E Interactive Setup 4 Program the Remote Using the Menu System TheMenu Rule Point and Select You only need to know one rule to use the on screen menus and control panels point and select Wh at is Point and Sel ect The point and select method has two steps 1 Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote To point up or down press the up or down arrows To point left or right press the left or right arrows 2 Select a menu item by pressing MENU eSELECT Selecting an item tells the TV s menu system to go ahead and make the change or go to a place you have indicated For example to select the Channel menu from the Main menu 1 Press MENU to bring up
51. k in and turn it on again e The front panel MENU button may be disabled Use the remote control to turn off channel blocking Select Channel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choose Off Problems with Remote e Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor e Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component TV or VCR you are trying to control e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note if you remove the batteries you may have reprogram the remote to control other components e Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote e Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours Then replace batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Turns off while playing e Schedule function may have been activated e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If thishappens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low TV Turns on unexpectedly e Schedule On function may have been activated 78 APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Blank screen e Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on e Try another channel e Press RESE
52. ll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Satur day Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 A Accessories 82 Amplifier 76 Antenna ANT 38 Audio menu 44 AUDIO OUTPUT 39 Audio Output Volume amp Speakers 44 Audio Processor 44 60 Auto Channel Search 16 47 Auto Color 45 Auto Tuning 25 26 48 B Back panel jacks 38 Basic Picture Controls 45 Batteries 5 41 Black Level 45 Buttons Front panel 40 Remote 36 C Cables 82 Care and Cleaning 81 CC 41 CH CTRL button 58 Chan 47 Chan Labels 47 Channel Block 50 Channel Directory 47 Channel Mapping 21 54 Channel Marker 41 Channel menu 47 Channels DVD VCR2 Channel 25 48 SAT CABLE Channel 26 48 VCR1 Channel 48 Closed Caption Display 46 61 Mode 46 62 Color 45 Color Warmth 45 Connections Basic 4 Components 66 Foldout 4 Hints and tips 65 Contrast 45 Control Panels 11 E Enhanced SRS Stereo 44 60 F Fixed images 81 Fixed output 39 Fixed Output Speakers Off 44 Front panel buttons 40 Front Panel Lockout 50 INFO button 63 Inputs Audio video 38 INPUT 1 2
53. ls The next step lets you make your channel list and label your channels For more see List and Labelsin the Quick Reference section Would you Like to name each channel 1 Name channels 1 Press MENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel Chan Normal Chan List Label 59 A Use or v keypad or CHAN v to set channel MENU to exit 2 Use the left and right arrowsto point to the three different areas of the control panel called fields 3 Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field You may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper s TV section for ideas on labelling the channels 4 Repeat this process for each of your channels Then press MENU to continue The TV can store up to 27 labelsin memory Use the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons to change channels in the Chan field This works even if you re not in the Chan field Or enter the channel number directly using the number buttons on the universal remote To enter a number greater than 99 press and hold 1 to enter the hundreds digit then press the two remaining numbers The list and labels feature can also be accessed from the Channel menu Because this procedure can be time consuming feel free to skip this step and come back to it later 27 Interactive Setup What Now Now that you ve finishe
54. map See Advanced Features for complete instructions 21 Interactive Setup TV GUIDE Plus VCR Codes TV GUIDE Plus Cable Box Codes Admiral Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell L Broksonic Optimus Optonica General Electric Electrohome General Instrument Electron Magnavox Matsushita Harman Kardon Movietime Hitachi Shintom Signature Sylvania Magnavox Symphonic Magnin Marantz Minolta Mitsubishi Totevision Montgomery Ward Vector Research Movie Walker Zenith Scientific Atlanta Sheritech Standard Components Sylvania Telecaption Teleview Universal Videoway The TV GUIDE Plus system may not operate all models of Viewstar the brands listed in the tables on this page Zenith Interactive Setup Set the Time The next step lets you set the time of day 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel 2 Use the left and right arrowsto point to the hour and minutes spaces Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM 3 Press MENU to continue 23 Interactive Setup Set the VCR1Channel The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel When you set the VCRI1 channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote For example if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input jacks on the back of the TV you want the TV to tune to the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1
55. match those shown on the foldout or if you prefer a different connection see your dealer or specific component user manuals CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA VIDEO R G nput2 VIDEO INPUT 1 ei K Lmonol A el CABLE s VIOEO ANTENNA TV Only Connection First Things First TV Guide Pl us Controller Locating the IR infrared The TV GUIDE Plus controller allows direct control of a cable Remote Control Sensor on box and VCR using a pair of IR infrared controllers Your Cable Box or VCR e Plug the TV GUIDE Plus controller into the VCR CONTROL The IR controllers must be affixed jack on the back of the TV directly over the IR remote sensors on your cable box or VCR e Affix the IR controllers directly over the IR remote sensors on Some cable boxes and VCRs label the your cable box and VCR IR sensors others do not If the sensors are labeled affix the IR controllers directly over them Back of TV Remote Cable Box 68 IR Remote Sensor For those that do not label the IR sensor you need to use the cable box or VCR s remote to locate the sensor Connect IR controllers to the infrared remote bef
56. ni areas of the picture 4 Picture Control Presets 5 Video Noise Reduction Color Adjusts the richness of the color O Exit Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference It s your choice Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors Picture Control Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting or Soft Lighting Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Video Noise Reduction Displaysa choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically reduces noise or snow from the picture Press the RESET button on the remote to bring up the Picture Control Presets choice list Point to the desired setting press MENU to select it 45 Quick Refer ence Screen Menu Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning informat
57. ning Displays a choice lis that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button VCR1 DVDeVCR2 or SAT CABLE Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button Set DVD VCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunesto when you press the DVDeVCR2 button Set SAT Cable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT CABLE button The choices are 48 Not Connected Choose this if you do not havea component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV or if you don t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed Channel 2 SAT Cable only Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified component button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 2 3 4 switch is set to channel 2 Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified component button Reminder Make sure the component s Ch 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 Channel A Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV and you want the
58. nput jack To connect S VHS Super VHS components an S VHS video cable is required SE S Video cable such as No VH913 Gold Plated Jacks and Gold Tipped Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts A complete line of gold tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment 82 The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply storesin case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the VH81 3 ft back of your VCR or TV The VH82 6 ft ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the VH89 6 ft back of your VCR or TV Ends push on for a quick connection Audio Video Cables Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the vipeo and aupo jacks of two VHS VCRs to S duplicate tapes Can also be Gold Tipped cable used to connect a VCR to your VH83 6 ft TV Cable is color coded and shielded Has RCA type phono plugs on each end Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the video and aunio jacks of stereo components
59. nu System Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters For example to set the current time 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Time and press MENU 1 Sleep Timer 2 Schedule 3 Set Time O Exit 3 Point to Set Time and press MENU The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up Notice the pointer underneath the first column 4 Press the up arrow to enter a number in that column 5 Pressthe right arrow to move to the next column then press the up or down arrow to enter a number 6 Repeat Step 5 until you have entered the hour and minute for the current time Notice that when you reach the last column pressing the up or down arrow changes whether the imeneads AM Oren If the control panel is not set at the 7 When you have entered the correct time press MENU You current time use the left arrow to go are returned to the Time menu back over the columns and the up arrow to make changes 8 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu You can also enter numbers directly by using the number buttons 9 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing 13 Using the Menu System TV Guide Plus Menus The TV GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR Use of the system s menus differs slightly from the point and select met
60. ock and Front Panel Lockout control panels 50 Quick Reference TV Guide Pl u s Audio Pictura Anali tu TV GUIDE Plus Setup Displays the TV GUIDE Plus setup Sc Ch screen e S Ti 2 TV Guide Plus Label amp Title Setup Setting up the TV GUIDE Plus system is detailed 6 Pa 3 Continuous Demo earlier in Interactive Setup 7 TA 8 Se Demo Runsthe TV GUIDE Plus demonstration 0 Ex Select Channels Allows you to choose which channels appear in the TV GUIDE Plus program schedule TV Guide Plus Label amp Title Displays the TV GUIDE Plus Label amp Title menu On Displaysthe station name and shows title when you change channels Off Disables the Label amp Title feature Continuous Demo Runs the TV GUIDE Plus demonstration until it is turned off 51 Quick Refer ence 52 Set u p Men u Audio i i e r d Pictura Anality The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup Advanced Features This sections details Someof the TVsimportant features e TV GUIDE Plus operation e PIP Picture in Picture operation e Choosing an audio processor e Using closed captioning e Displaying on screen program details For more about the different menus and control panels in the menu system see the Q uick Reference section 53 Advanced Features 54 TV Guide Plus Oper ation The TV GUIDE Plus system offers four d
61. ons to another tape dubbing Foldout 1 Insert original tape into VCR2 Connection D provides 2 Insert blank tape into VCR1 e stereo sound from broadcast programs 3 Press VCR1 e stereo sound from VCR 4 Set VCR to line input for more see e Picture in Picture PIP your VCR User Manual e watch one channel on TV while recording another channel 5 Press RECORD to begin recording e record from one VCR to the other 6 Press DVD VCR2 then press PLAY To use this connection you must have 7 If you want to watch a different channel set both the TV VCR e 3 coaxial cable switch on both VCRs to TV press e 6 audio video cables TV then tune to a channel 1 S Video cable optional Note The unauthorized recording To connect of satellite broadcasts television programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights 2 Return to First Things First then follow the stepsin the of others Interactive Setup 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection D Using Connection D CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR off IN FROM ANT OUT N 2 Press TV and tune to a channel DE CH3 cual To record one program and watch another 1 Turn VCR2 off IN FROM ANT ous 2 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel es A cHall 3 Begin recording 4 Make sure the TV VCR switch on the VCR1 is set to TV 5 Press TV and tune to a channel To play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR1 2 Press
62. ore affixing the IR controllers sensors on your cable box and VCR 1 Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the cable box or VCR Step 3 Slowly move the remote over the front of the cable box or VCR Plug in the TV while pressing the remote s POWER button on and off Plug the end into ine wall outlet matching the wide blade of When the cable box or VCR turns the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the off or on you ve located the plug completely sensor 8 SS You should test the IR controllers after setting up the TV GUIDE Plus system Temporarily attach the IR controllers with clear tape to the spots where you think the sensors are located After determining that the controllers are working correctly GUIDE Plus is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation affix them permanently TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial Inc First Things First Step 4 Put batteries in the remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote e Insert batteries as shown matching the and ends of each battery in the compartment e Replace the cover pOWER VCRl SATeCABLE Iv DVDeVCR2 AUDIO REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE Step 5 Ce Ce CO O CHO Turn on the TV SO Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV itself Q O IO 70 20 Step 6 1O 50 6O 1O 80 2 Read the next section Using the Menu System which
63. out Connection I provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e stereo sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have e 5 coaxial cable e 9 audio video cables e 1 S Video cable optional To connect 1 Connect cables as shown in Connection I 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA SATELI Using Connection To watch TV programs 1 Turn VCR and satellite receiver and laserdisc player off 2 PressTV and tune to a channel To watch Satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE and tune to a channel To record from one VCR to the other tape dubbing Turn satellite receiver off Insert original tape into VCR2 Insert blank tape into VCR1 Press VCR1 Set VCR to line input for more see your VCR User Manual CABLE Press RECORD to begin recording Press DVDeVCR2 then press PLAY See Connections Foldout D NOU F W Npe If you want to watch a different channel set the TV VCR Connection switch on both VCRs to TV press TV then tune to a channel 74 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION To record off air cable or antenna broadcasts and watch a different channel 1 Turn off VCR2 2 Insert blank tape into VCR1 3 PressVCR1 and tune to a channel 4 Press RECORD to begin recording 5 To watch another channel make sure the TV V
64. ple depending on the way you have your VCR connected to the TV the number of choices is greater when you are watching TV than when you are watching a video tape Advanced Features Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen You can tell the TV to display closed captioning a never b whenever it is available or c whenever the program is muted To display Closed Captioning 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Screen and press MENU The Screen menu comes up with Closed Caption Display highlighted 3 Press MENU to select Closed Caption Display Off No closed captioning information will be displayed On Always Closed captioning will be displayed whenever it is available On when sound is muted Closed captioning will be displayed only when you have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button 4 Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu 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 the letters CC are displayed in the channel marker 61 Advanced Features Closed Captioning Modes The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To Set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 Select S
65. ponents from power surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e Alwaysturn off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables Position cablescorrectly to avoid audio humor interference e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components e Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV Protect your componentsfrom overheating e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Important This section assumes that you have already used the Interactive Setup and programmed the remote 65 APPENDIX A USING CONNECTION A TV and MONO VCR Connection A This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout Connection A provides e stereo sound from broadcast programs e mono sound from VCR e Picture in Picture PIP e watch one channel on TV while r
66. py Programming the Remoteto Control a VCR DVDeVCR2 AUDIO OO To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed turn the VCR on point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR1 button Then press POWER or CH channel up or CH v channel down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your VCR 1 Turn on the VCR to be programmed 2 Look up your VCR brand and code number s on the code list 1O 20 3 E on the next page 1O 5O sO 3 Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote 7 8 9 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list Q Q Q 5 Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds DC to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing VCR1 and POWER to see if the VCR responds You ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control any devices 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown Use the codes shown at right or on the sheet packed in with your remote To program the DVD VCR2 button to control a second VCR follow these steps but use the DVD VCR2 button instead of the VCR1 button 30 Programming the Remote Universal Remote VCR Codes Admiral Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell Broksonic Candle Cannon Ci
67. roll up and down through the channel scan list You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choose whether the channel indicated should be shown when the Channel Block feature is turned on Select Yes to indicate that the channel can be shown at any time regardless of whether Channel Block is turned on Select No to indicate that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when Channel Block is turned on Important You must turn the Channel Block feature on See Channel Block below Channel Block Displays a control panel that lets you decide when a channel can be viewed Off All channels are available On Always The front panel CH channel buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as Parent Approved The remote will still tune to any channel Scheduled Selected channels will be blocked out between start and stop times you enter in the control panel The front panel CH channel buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as Parent Approved The remote will still tune to any channel Front Panel Lockout Displays a control panel that lets you lock disable the TV s front control panel or unlock enable the TV s front control panel The remote will still tune to any channel If you can t access a channel or use the TV s front panel control maybe you ve forgotten to tum off a parental control Check the Channel Bl
68. s a program s audio track and limits the volume to a minimum and maximum volume range Whenever you adjust the volume on the TV the minimum and maximum volume range adjusts too Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono Audio Output amp Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed level or variable control level Variable Output Speakers On This setting turns the Vis speakers on and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Variable Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s If a loud commercial comes on Sound speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV s audio Logic can compress the sound and e limit the volume to a minimum and output jacks maximum volume range SRS Sound Retrieval System and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc 4A Quick Reference Picture Quality Menu 1 Audio Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for SEH adjusting the way the picture looks Cl T 2 Auto Color Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark EE color Har
69. se or neglect e Batteries e Images burnt onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A television purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 80 APPENDIX E Careand Cleaning Careand Cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the
70. t have to move through at least one menu the Main menu Menus The first menu is called the Main menu To bring up the Main menu 1 Press MENU on the remote or front panel Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to make a choice in a menu e Point and select with the MOVE arrows and MENU e Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu e Point to Exit and press MENU e Press 0 on the remote e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you are returned to TV viewing Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system or you re just plain tired of exploring press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again 10 Using the Menu System Control Panels Control Panels do the work in the menu system it s where you choose a setting enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness There are three kinds of control panels sliders choice lists and numeric entry Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control For example to adjust the TV s contrast 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Picture Quality and press MENU The Picture Quality menu comes up 3 Press MENU to select Basic Picture Controls 1 Basic Picture
71. the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product LX THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15127900 Rev 1 The following materials were used in printing this publication fal 50 RECYCLED PAPER e PRINTED WITH MINIMUM 10 POST CONSUMER SOY INK TM
72. the Main menu Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls TV Guide Plus Menu Setup Exit Less e Ke OZ EN 2 Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the word Channel is highlighted Audio Picture Quality Screen Time Parental Controls TV Guide Plus Menu Setup Exit Tip You can also select a menu item by entering the item number with the number buttons on the remote Press CLEAR at any time to remove all displays from the screen and return to TV viewing Many VCR user manuals refer to a PROGRAM button The MENU eSELECT button on this remote works as a PROGRAM button in VCR mode The rest of this manual refers to this button only as MENU Using the Menu System 3 Press MENU to select Channel The Channel menu comes up d Auto Channel Search List and Labels Channel Directory Auto Tuning Exit 4 Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu 5 Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing If you ever want to leave the menu system press CLEAR Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus you can apply this rule in the control panels which do the real work in the menu system Using the Menu System Menusand Control Panels There are three parts to the menu system menus control panels and the TV GUIDE Plus system But before you can use control panels or the TV GUIDE Plus system you firs
73. then you may also be able to use the TV s remote with your cable box This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown Use the codes at the right or on the sheet packed with your remote 1 Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver 2 Look up your brand and its code number s on the code list 3 Press and hold the SAT CABLE button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release the SAT CABLE button and press POWER or CH channel up or CH v channel down to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the remote commands UsingtheRemoteto Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 Press the device button TV VCR1 SAT CABLE DVD VCR2 or AUDIO to set the remote to control the device 2 Press POWER to turn the device off or on 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Chaparral Cheyenne Diamond Eastern Int 02 General Instruments 46 92 93 94 GI 400 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 03 12 13 34 48 Hitachi Jerrold 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 45 46 47 62 65 07 08 19 21 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 09 Oak Sigma Panasonic 03 27 39 61 Philips 07 08 19 21 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 Pioneer 18 20 44 Randtek Regency Sierra LIL
74. tizen 07 09 13 44 45 46 52 Colortyme Craig Curtis M athes 00 07 08 14 15 44 46 53 64 67 13 45 52 76 Dimensia Dynatech Electrohome Emerson 08 09 10 13 15 20 23 27 34 41 42 47 49 57 62 65 67 68 70 02 12 18 19 43 48 58 Harman Kardon Hitachi Instant Replay JCL 02 05 07 08 14 16 30 35 51 53 02 14 16 30 46 74 Magnavox 08 29 53 56 Marantz 02 08 14 16 29 MTC Multitech 07 15 31 32 NEC 02 14 16 30 44 46 59 61 64 08 29 53 56 Philips 08 29 Pioneer Portland Radio Shack Realistic 02 06 08 09 12 15 19 27 43 53 00 05 07 08 28 35 37 54 69 07 13 22 32 42 04 13 41 49 68 Sears 02 05 09 12 18 19 35 43 48 06 24 27 39 45 17 26 31 55 Sylvania 08 15 29 53 56 Symphonic 15 Video Concepts Videosonic 05 06 07 08 09 12 13 15 25 27 31 35 02 14 16 30 46 Zenith 11 17 26 72 79 31 Programming the Remote Programming theRemoteto Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player The remote s Ee button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of an RCA GE or ProScan DVD player If you would like this button to control a device other than a DVD player you may program the remote to control a laserdisc player or VCR To program the DVDeVCR2 button to control a device use the DVD player or laserdisc player codes at the right or the VCR codes on the previous page 1 Turn on the DVD player laserdisc player or VCR Look up your brand and its code number s on the code lists 2 3 Press and hold the
75. trical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical VCR Plus PlusCode and GUIDE Plus are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial Inc The VCR Plus and TV GUIDE Plus systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B V respectively Tableof Contents Fir St Thin gs Fir St vivisississiesccenasiisasadisasesseves 3 Connecting keep EE 4 EE eege 4 TV with other COMPONENG cccssseeeesssssseeeeeees 4 TV Guide Plus Controller oo ccsecessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Using the Menu Syst em sssREEEERRRRRKEeEER 7 The Menu Rule Point and Select ccceccceeeeeeeeeeeees 8 What is Point and Geert 8 Menus and Control banele 10 EE 10 Control NEE 11 REVS NEES ranea E EE EAER 12 Viv eet ENUY acses temenrerr tern neni y hereenen tea 13 TV Guide Plus M e nUS sisssssesrrrseeserrrrreerrrrrrren 14 Interactive Setup ssssssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 15 Entering SetU ieran se tibeubuneusenoaduccneverins 16 Select a Language EE 16 Auto Channel Search cccccccssssccssesssneseeseeseseeseeseesans 16 TV Guide Plus System ccesssssecseeeeeessssesseeneeeeees 17 Set the TIME era eeehte 23 Set
76. ts to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV 2 Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1 3 Start playback on the camcorder Playback froman SVHScamcorder To connect a camcorder with S Video capability 1 Connect an S Video cable from the camcorder to the S VIDEO jack on the TV 2 Connect the camcorder s audio video outputs to the INPUT 1 audio and video jacks on the TV 3 Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1 4 Start playback on the camcorder 77 APPENDIX C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can correct without the help of a service technician If you experience any difficulty with your TV check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician TV will not turn on e Check to make sure it is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Maybe batteries in remote control are dead e Maybe remote control isnot aimed at remote sensor e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Lockout in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unlock Controls don t work e f using remote control make sure remote isin TV mode by first pressing TV button e Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it bac

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