HDTV User’s Guide
Find Inside:
• The DLP Experience... page 1
• Connections................. page 9
• Remote.......................... page 34
• Features ........................ page 44
• Menus............................ page 64
• FAQs............................... page 80
• Troubleshooting......... page 81
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition Television (HDTV) featuring
Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing™ technology–a true viewing experience. Your purchase
decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology–DLP™ and HDTV. Even
though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind–with
comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV’s features.
This introduction has three parts that describe why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP™ technology is an
excellent choice:
Part 1: DLP™ technology–brilliance in color and design
Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP™ HDTV is better
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV
Part 1: DLP™ technology–brilliance in color and design
RCA Scenium brings you pictures with DLP™ system–a brilliantly choreographed, engineering
marvel that combines microscopic mirrors, light, and color to bring you the best and brightest
pictures possible.
How DLP™ Technology Works
Common Field Lens
DMD
Projection Optics
In general, DLP™ technology combines microscopic mirrors,
a specially designed semiconductor, and a color wheel to
adjust light to display the most brilliant, accurate images! Your
DLP™ HDTV doesn’t use Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), which
means you don’t have to worry about screen burn (fixed video
images burning onto the screen permanently) or convergence
(realigning the CRTs). The diagram on the left illustrates the
complex system.
Screen
Color Wheel
Illumination Relay Optics
Integrating Light Pipe
Thin and Light
The efficiency of DLP™ technology enabled our design team to
create a high-performance HDTV that is about 16 inches thin
and weighs less than 100 pounds.
Lamp
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service
Lamp Replacement
HDLP50XXXXXX
000000000 X
DLP™ technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you’ll need
to replace this lamp, which you can do yourself by following
the instructions that come packed with the new lamp. To
order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model
number, serial number, and lamp type–this information is listed
on the Service Model Number sticker (example of the sticker
is shown on the left). Face the back of the TV. The sticker is
located on the right side of the TV. The lamp type can also be
found in the TV’s Lamp Power menu. Go to page 78 for more
information. For future reference, write down the information
in the space provided at the left.
SERIAL SERIE
LAMP
EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker
with lamp type listed.
Model No.____________________________________
Lamp Type___________________________________
Date_________________________________________
Digital Light Processing, DLP, the DLP logo, and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other products and names
may or may not be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Part 2: Why RCA Scenium HDTV is better
DLP™ technology is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on the next generation of TV viewing–HDTV. There
are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but there are basically three things about
HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2) aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound.
Resolution (it’s math...that works for you)
The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology
provides. The resolution is measured by calculating the number of active lines of pixels. A pixel (which stands for picture
element) is a small dot. The picture you see on your TV is composed of these dots.
A regular, analog television only has a resolution of about 200,000 pixels (480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels =
211,200 pixels). The HDTV format is capable of more than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2,073,600).
More pixels equal more detail. In summary, HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times the resolution of the
picture on a regular, analog TV!
Feature
Analog (NTSC)
525
HD Digital (ATSC)
1125
Total Scan Lines
Effective Scan Lines
Aspect Ratio
Max Resolution
Sound
480
1080
4:3
16:9 (Widescreen)
1920 x 1080
5.1 ch Surround
720 x 480
2-ch Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use
a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall (a
screen that is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall).
When the standards were being developed for television broadcasting in
1941 by the NTSC (the National Television Standards Committee), it made
sense to adopt the 4:3 aspect ratio the film industry was using at that time.
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie
industry had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and
back to the movie theatres. That’s when they created the 16:9 aspect ratio
(also called widescreen format). When the standards for HDTV were being
developed by the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee), the
16:9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV.
16:9 Aspect Ratio
This widescreen format makes sense because it’s much closer to the way
we see. Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our
peripheral vision. Not only is it closer to the way we see, but the pictures are
crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close-up and panoramic views.
4:3 Aspect Ratio
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Digital Signal and Sound
The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50
years transmits signals as electronic waves. These waves can suffer degradation as the signal
travels to your home. Additionally, the analog waves are susceptible to interference from planes
passing overhead, weather, and household appliances.
Digital signals, in contrast to analog signals, can be reproduced precisely because the images
are transmitted and received using the computer language of 1s and 0s. Such precision yields a
signal that is capable of displaying studio-quality picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sound.
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV
There are other HDTV’s on the market–even some that use DLP™ technology. But your RCA
Scenium HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience,
and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. A
summary of your TV’s most unique features follows. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these
and additional features.
Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM
RCA Scenium was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs, which means there is no
need for another box to receive digital programming. Now, we’ve gone one better–your HDTV’s
tuner is digital cable ready, which means there is no need for a cable box to view unscrambled
digital cable programming. The CableCARD™ slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital
cable card to access digital cable. The tuner is able to decode all 35 formats of digital television
broadcasts, and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM
(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation).
Note: A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled (encrypted) channels.
Contact your cable provider for more information. Go to page 10 for more information.
TruScan Digital Reality
The intelligent signal processing of TruScan Digital Reality recognizes incoming video signals
and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance. It also
recognizes when original film sources have been modified and can automatically convert
the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail–a process commonly
referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown.
CableCARD™ is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
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User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV
Main Menu4Picture Quality
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Vibrant Day
Natural
Contrast
Color
Tint
Black Level
Sharpness
65%
70%
55%
60%
55%
•
You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting
where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the automatic picture
quality settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame,
Professional. You can adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV
will automatically adjust the picture when you change inputs.
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Cinematic (Night)
Videogame
Professional
Personal
Auto Color
On
Cool
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Color Warmth
Frame Comb
High
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Low
High
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Press 3 to return to the menu.
•
•
Help Text: The elaborate, on-screen help text describes your TV’s features
and explains how to use them.
Help text
TV Guide On Screen™ System: The on-screen programming Guide helps
you navigate through channels so you can quickly see what’s on and tune
directly to a specific show from the Guide! You can use the Search feature
to search listings. You can even set up reminders to watch a show at a
certain time and record an upcoming show.
Audio/Video Output Jacks
Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can’t receive or record digital TV signals,
recording digital TV broadcasts wasn’t possible without purchasing additional equipment. That’s
why RCA Scenium added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to this HDTV. These jacks enable
you to record both analog and digital programs. We understand how you watch TV and what’s
necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless.
TV Guide On Screen System is a registered trademark of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connection & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................................8
Protect Against Power Surges...................................................................................................8
Protect Devices from Overheating............................................................................................8
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference............................................................8
Use Indirect Light.......................................................................................................................8
CableCARD Service Details .......................................................................................................8
Choose Your Signal...........................................................................................................................9
Using the Cable Input................................................................................................................9
Using the Antenna Input...........................................................................................................9
Using the CableCARD slot .......................................................................................................10
Choose Your Connection................................................................................................................11
Y Pb Pr Connection ..................................................................................................................12
Audio/Video Input and Output Connection...........................................................................14
HDMI/DVI Connection..............................................................................................................16
Advanced Audio Connection Information .............................................................................18
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable.................................................................................19
How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................................19
Placing the G-LINK Wands.......................................................................................................19
Plug in the TV..................................................................................................................................20
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................................20
Turn on the TV.................................................................................................................................20
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup...........................................................20
Complete the Assisted Setup.........................................................................................................21
Set the Menu Language .........................................................................................................21
Complete Channel Search .......................................................................................................21
The TV Guide On Screen System Setup...................................................................................21
What To Expect ...............................................................................................................................26
Watching TV.............................................................................................................................26
Next Steps .......................................................................................................................................27
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................................28
The Front of Your TV.......................................................................................................................31
Front Input Jacks......................................................................................................................31
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................32
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control..............................................................................................34
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices..................................................................36
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ......................................................................36
Programming the Remote.......................................................................................................36
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It.................................................................37
The Learning Feature......................................................................................................................38
Adding a Learned Function.....................................................................................................38
Clearing a Learned Function ...................................................................................................39
Deleting ALL Learned Functions .............................................................................................39
Volume Punchthrough Feature......................................................................................................40
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ..................................................................40
Using the INPUT Button..................................................................................................................41
Remote Code List ............................................................................................................................41
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner.............................................................................................................44
Digital or Analog TV Channels.......................................................................................................45
Direct Tuning to a Channel .....................................................................................................45
About the TV Guide On Screen System ........................................................................................46
The TV Guide On Screen System Services ...............................................................................46
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Listings......................................................................................................................................47
Listings Panel Menu.................................................................................................................47
Search .......................................................................................................................................50
Setup.........................................................................................................................................51
Schedule ...................................................................................................................................52
Promotions and Advertising....................................................................................................53
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................................54
Lock/Unlock TV.........................................................................................................................54
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List)................................54
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada................................................................................55
USA V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................................................................................55
Canada V-Chip..........................................................................................................................59
Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................................................................................61
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels.................................................................................64
Navigating the Menu System..................................................................................................64
On-Screen Help ........................................................................................................................64
Controls ....................................................................................................................................64
TV Guide Menu ...............................................................................................................................66
Picture Quality Menu......................................................................................................................66
Picture Settings ........................................................................................................................66
Picture Presets ..........................................................................................................................67
Auto Color .............................................................................................................................67
Color Warmth ........................................................................................................................67
Noise Reduction .......................................................................................................................67
Green Stretch ...........................................................................................................................67
Edge Enhancement..................................................................................................................68
Contrast Expand.......................................................................................................................68
Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................................68
Audio Menu.....................................................................................................................................69
Equalizer Presets ......................................................................................................................69
Audio Processor........................................................................................................................69
Sound Logic..............................................................................................................................70
Audio Mode .............................................................................................................................70
SAP (Second Audio Program)..................................................................................................70
Balance .....................................................................................................................................70
Audio Connections...................................................................................................................71
Connections Menu..........................................................................................................................72
Signal Strength.........................................................................................................................72
Channel Search.........................................................................................................................72
Signal Source............................................................................................................................73
Auto Tuning .............................................................................................................................73
Special Features........................................................................................................................73
Preferences Menu ...........................................................................................................................74
Closed Captioning....................................................................................................................74
Screen Format .........................................................................................................................76
Time Menu ...............................................................................................................................77
Color Scheme............................................................................................................................77
Translucency .............................................................................................................................77
Menu Language.......................................................................................................................77
Power Indicator........................................................................................................................78
Lamp Power..............................................................................................................................78
Chapter 5: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)..............................................................................................80
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................81
Lamp Replacement Information ....................................................................................................85
Accessory Information....................................................................................................................88
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................89
Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................................................90
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................................90
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Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
t Things to Consider Before You Connect
t Choose Your Signal
t Choose Your Connection
t Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
t Plug in the TV
t Put Batteries in the Remote
t Turn on the TV
t Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Assisted Setup
t Complete the Assisted Setup
t What To Expect
t Next Steps
t Explanation of Jacks
t The Front of Your TV
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
•
Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power
strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
•
•
Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Devices from Overheating
•
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can
circulate freely.
•
•
•
Don’t stack devices.
If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from
it won’t flow around other devices.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
CableCARD Service Details
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable
television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A
security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming.
Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of
a set-top box. For more information, call your local cable operator.
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Choose Your Signal
The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to
connect cable by using the CABLE INPUT; off-air antenna by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a
digital cable card by using the CableCARD slot. See below for these locations.
CableCARD Slot
ANTENNA INPUT
CABLE INPUT
AUDIO/VIDE
OUTPUT
ARIABLE
UDIO OUTPUT
CABLE INPUT
OOFER
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
G-LINK
Using the Cable Input
Connect a coaxial cable from the wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to
receive cable channels.
What You Need
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
What You Need To Know
•
•
•
If you have cable connected and you want to record programs, go to the connection on page 14
for more information.
When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Cable Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 21.
When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the
ANT•CAB button to tune to the Cable Input.
Using the Antenna Input
Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive off-air
channels and local digital channels.
What You Need
Indoor or outdoor antenna
Outdoor antenna
What you Need to Know
•
digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what
local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine what
type of antenna you need, go to rca.com or go to the accessories on page 88.
Indoor antenna
•
•
When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 21.
When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the
ANT•CAB button to tune to the Antenna Input.
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Using the CableCARD Slot
The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services,
including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact
your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card. Depending on your cable company,
someone might come to your home to install the digital cable card for you, or they’ll simply send
you the digital cable card.
Important Note: CableCARD service details, availability, restrictions, and pricing
are determined by your cable company.
When you receive the digital cable card, make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the
CABLE INPUT jack. Then, turn on your TV. Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back
of the TV labeled CableCARD. Push firmly on the card until almost the entire card is inserted.
Wait to receive information on-screen regarding your digital cable television services. See below
for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV.
What You Need
•
•
•
Coaxial cable
Digital cable service subscription
Digital cable card
Coaxial cable
Digital Cable
Card
What You Need to Know
•
The coaxial cable from your cable outlet needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT jack so the
digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information.
•
•
•
Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can’t be used with any other
TV, unless it is re-authorized to it.
You won’t receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT. Make
sure you connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT.
Once inserted, it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card. In the case it needs to
be removed, grasp firmly, and pull the card straight out.
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service
Once you have inserted a digital cable card into the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV (explained
above), you are ready to receive digital cable channels. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status
screen to appear. Write down the information you see and call your cable company to provide them
with the information on-screen.
If you experience problems with your digital cable after your digital cable card is set up, try resetting
your card. Go to page 73 for more information. If problems persist, contact your cable company.
Notes: If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the
information, press MENU on the remote to access the menu system. Then press 9, 9, 9, and
the information screen appears. Go to page 73 for more information on the CableCARD Tools
menu.
You can’t order video-on-demand through your digital cable card. Call your local cable
company to place an order.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the devices you want to connect and the quality of the signal
you want to achieve. The HDMI/DVI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks
are good, while connecting devices to the Antenna or Cable input is fair.
Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Cables may be ordered separately by calling
the number on page 88. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Note for U.S. Customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative
who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation.
For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product,
Jacks Used
Cables Needed
Go to...
Y Pb Pr
Component video
page 12-13
L
Y/VIDEO
Audio R and L
Audio
PB
R
PR
S-VIDEO
page 14-15
COMPOSITE INPUT
INPUT 1
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
2 sets of
Composite
Audio/Video
Output
Video
Audio R and L
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
L
R
R
page 16-17
HDMI™
HDMI/DVI
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
OR
HDMI
HDMI/DVI™
adapter
Audio
Connecting an optional audio receiver:
After you connect your TV (choose an option above), go to page 18 for
general information about connecting an audio/video receiver.
HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG)
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Y Pb Pr Connection
COMPOSITE INPUT
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT
1
3
CABLE INPUT
VIDEO
O
L
VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
R
L
L
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
G-LINK
R
S-VIDEO
R
R
INPUT 2
Y/VIDEO
L
PB
R
PR
S-VIDEO
INPUT
OUTPUT
COMPONENT VIEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
IN
L
AUDIO
R
L
R
Pr
Y
Pb
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
R
TV button
Viewing the Picture from Connected Device
ON-OFF
learning
The device in this connection is connected to the TV’s INPUT 2 jacks. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
TV
DVD
VCR
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
CC
CC
PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT
FORMAT
INFO
i
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels
CLEAR
MENU
C
M
until you see INPUT 2 displayed in the channel banner. See picture below for location.
SOUND
SKIP
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view.
GUIDE
This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.
VOL
CH
MUTE
GO
BACK
INPUT
button
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Input channel appears here
4
7
Program Title/Acquiring Channel
12:30 AM
00:30 12:39 PM
INPUT
IN
ANT•CAB
REVERSE
RECORD
PLAY
FORWARD
Input 2
Listening to English in SRS
Cable Input
PAUSE
STOP
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
MPAA - Not Rated
Use these buttons
to view the picture
of the device you’ve
connected to the TV.
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Green
Blue
Red
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for
example, a DVD player. If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or
composite video, we recommend you use the component video input for better
quality.
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green,
Blue and Red
Connect three video grade cables to the INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO PB PR jacks on
the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR outputs on the DVD player.
Red
3. Connect your audio cables.
White
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 2 R and L Audio
jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD
player.
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 21 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next page.
• If you don’t have the cables
needed for this connection,
go to page 88 for accessory
information.
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Audio/Video Input and Output Connection
COMPOSITE INPUT
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT
INPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
2
3
CABLE INPUT
Y/VIDEO
L
Y/VIDEO
L
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL
AUDIO
PB
R
PB
R
L
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
G-LINK
S-VIDEO
PR
S-VIDEO
R
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT 1
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
L
R
R
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
AUDIO
L
R
Pr
Y
Pb
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
R
TV button
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the INPUT 1 jacks. To view this device:
ON-OFF
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TV
DVD
VCR
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
CC
CC
PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
FORMAT
INFO
i
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until
you see INPUT 1 in the channel banner. See picture below for location.
CLEAR
MENU
C
M
SOUND
SKIP
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view. This
GUIDE
is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.
VOL
CH
MUTE
GO
BACK
INPUT
button
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Input channel appears here
4
7
Program Title/Acquiring Channel
12:30 AM
00:30 12:39 PM
INPUT
IN
ANT•CAB
REVERSE
RECORD
PLAY
FORWARD
Input 1
Listening to English in SRS
Cable Input
PAUSE
STOP
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Use these buttons
to view the picture
of the device you’ve
connected to the TV.
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Red
Yellow
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/
video inputs and outputs. Connecting to the TV’s output allows you to record
both analog and digital programs (except copy protected or component video
formats).
White
Using the example of a VCR:
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9.
2. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s input.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s INPUT 1 jacks (R and
L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR’s audio/video outputs.
Use one set of composite audio/video
cables to connect to the TV’s input;
another set to connect to the TV’s output.
3. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s output.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
jacks (R and L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR’s audio/video input.
Composite cables are color coded-
Yellow= video; Red= right audio; white=
left audio
4. Connect the supplied G-LINK cable. If you want to use one-touch VCR
recording and timed recordings, you need to connect the G-LINK cable. Go
to page 19 for more information.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 21 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next page.
• If you don’t have the cables
needed for this connection,
go to page 88 for accessory
information.
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HDMI/DVI Connection
COMPOSITE INPUT
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT
1
2
CABLE INPUT
VIDEO
Y/VIDEO
L
VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
R
L
L
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
G-LINK
R
PR
S-VIDEO
R
R
INPUT 3
Y/VIDEO
L
PB
R
PR
S-VIDEO
C
A
B
Device with DVI
Device with HDMI
R
L
Y
Pb
Pr
R
L
HDMI Out
Audio Out
OR
DVI Out
Video Out
Audio Out
TV button
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI/DVI jack. To view this device:
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TV
DVD
VCR
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
CC
CC
PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
FORMAT
INFO
i
CLEAR
MENU
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until
C
M
you see HDMI/DVI displayed in the channel banner. See picture below for location.
SOUND
SKIP
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view. This
is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.
GUIDE
VOL
CH
MUTE
GO
BACK
INPUT
button
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Input channel appears here
4
7
Program Title/Acquiring Channel
12:30 AM
00:30 12:39 PM
INPUT
IN
ANT•CAB
REVERSE
RECORD
PLAY
FORWARD
HDMI/DVI
Listening to English in SRS
Cable Input
PAUSE
STOP
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
MPAA - Not Rated
Use these buttons
to view the picture
of the device you’ve
connected to the TV.
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Connecting the Device
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries
both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on
Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices
that have a DVI jack.
Note: The HDMI/DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer.
•
Connect your device that has an HDMI jack using an HDMI cable.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the
TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device.
HDMI cable
OR
•
Connect your device that has a DVI jack using an HDMI cable and an
HDMI/DVI adapter.
A. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the
TV.
B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then
connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the device.
HDMI cable
C. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio
left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device and to R
and L Audio jacks that aren’t in use on the back of the TV.
HDMI/DVI adapter
Note: If the device you’re connecting has a digital audio output jack,
connect a digital audio cable from the device to an audio receiver for
digital audio.
Red
White
D. After you’ve completed the on-screen Assisted Setup (page 21), go to
the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which
Audio Input jack you’re using. In the example on the opposite page you
would choose INPUT 3.
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 21 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To find out more about
connecting audio/video
receivers, go to the next
page.
• If you don’t have the cables
needed for this connection,
go to page 88 for accessory
information.
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Advanced Audio Connection Information
With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of
sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each device that
you are connecting to get the best results.
•
•
•
Use your TV’s internal speakers (good sound).
Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).
Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack
(best sound)
COMPOSITE INPUT
INPUT
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT
INPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
FIXED/V
AUDIO OUTPU
1
2
3
CABLE INPUT
VIDEO
Y/VIDEO
L
Y/VIDEO
L
VIDEO
SU
DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
R
PB
R
L
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
G-LINK
R
PR
S-VIDEO
PR
S-VIDEO
R
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
L
R
Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver
For better sound quality than the TV’s internal speakers, connect to an audio receiver using audio
cables to the TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.
•
Use the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT for a more advanced connection. Connect the FIXED/
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
Red
White
Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu and select
whether you want the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed or variable volume
audio. Go to page 71 for more information.
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right
audio; white= left
audio
• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the
TV’s volume.
• Fixed Output provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for
connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.
•
If you connect the SUBWOOFER jack, be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the
Audio Connections menu and select Yes for connecting to an external subwoofer. Go to page 71
for more information.
Subwoofer
cable
®
Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby Digital
®
If you own a receiver with Dolby digital decoding or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) that uses an
optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality.
•
Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on your
TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver.
Digital Optical
cable
• If your receiver can decode Dolby digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Audio
Connections, then Digital Audio Output. Select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM.
• If your receiver can decode only PCM, select PCM.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
The supplied G-LINK cable enables the TV Guide On Screen system (the on-screen interactive
program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the TV Guide
On Screen system is on.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch
VCR recording and timed recordings won’t work. The other features of the TV Guide On Screen
system will work properly.
G-LINK cable
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable
box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote
sensor isn’t labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that
came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
G-LINK wands
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came
with the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is
touching the front of the device.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the device (VCR or cable box) while
you continually press the power button. You must press and release the power button
each time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).
VCR
CABLE BOX
CHANNEL
03
4. When the device turns on, you’ve located the VCR’s or cable box’s remote sensor.
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see below).
Tips
COMPOSITE INPUT
INPUT
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT
INPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
1
2
3
CABLE INPUT
If you have both a VCR
and a cable box, it
doesn’t matter which
wand is connected to
which box.
VIDEO
Y/VIDEO
L
Y/VIDEO
L
VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
L
PB
R
P
P
B
R
L
L
G-LINK
R
P
R
S-VIDEO
R
S-VIDEO
R
R
TV (back panel)
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV
If you don’t have both
a cable box and a VCR
connected to your TV, just
coil the cable of the extra
G-LINK wand with a twist
tie and leave it behind
the TV.
VCR
CHANNEL
SENSOR
SENSOR
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Plug in the TV
Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV. Then plug the other
end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do
not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch.
Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front
panel will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the
initialization of the TV. This happens only when the TV is unplugged and plugged back
in. The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off.
Put Batteries in the Remote
•
•
•
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on the tab and lifting the cover.
Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly with the polarities inside the remote.
Replace the cover.
Turn on the TV
Tip
Press TV on the remote, or press the Power button on the TV’s front panel.
When remote batteries are low, the device
button corresponding to the mode you’re
in flashes when you press a button. Also, a
message might appear on the TV screen and
disappear within a few seconds. Press CLEAR and
replace the batteries to remove the message.
Note: Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into
TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control
operate the TV’s functions.
Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Assisted Setup
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TV
TV
button
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen
menus. The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it.
DVD
VCR
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
CC
CC
PRESETS
FREEZE
LIGHT
To use the TV’s menus, first press the TV button on the remote control to put
the remote in TV mode. When the Assisted Setup screen appears, use the arrow
buttons to highlight one of the items listed in the menu. Use the up or down
arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move
right or left.
FORMAT
INFO
i
MENU
button
Arrow
MENU
CLEAR
C
M
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
buttons
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a
different color).
SOUND
SKIP
OK button
Tip
To access the initial setup menus, press MENU
and choose Assisted Setup.
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Complete the Assisted Setup
Your TV’s menu system allows you to customize your TV’s features. On-screen information helps
you choose settings to match your setup. The first time you turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup
screen appears automatically. Select Begin Setup to start or select Cancel Setup to exit.
Set the Menu Language
Main Menu
4Assisted Setup
Go Back
0
1
2
English
Highlight with the 5and 6 arrows. Select with the OK button.
Note: Menu Language only affects the menus, not the
TV Guide On Screen™ guide.
1. Use the arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the
menu system.
Continue Setup
Cancel Setup
Español
Resalte con las flechas 5 y 6. Seleccione con el botón OK.
Nota: Idioma de los Menús afecta sólo los menús, no el
sistema TV Guide On Screen™.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Mise en surbrillance avec 5 et 6. Sélection avec OK.
Nota: Menu des langues pour les menus, non pour le
systéme TV Guide On Screen™.
3. Press the left arrow button to highlight Continue Setup and press OK to
Press 5or 6to point to an option, then press OK to
continue.
select it. Press 4 to return to the menu.
Complete Channel Search
Main Menu
Input to search:
Cable Input
4
Assisted Setup
4
Channel Search
Channel Search finds channels
for you. Check fewer boxes to
make the search faster (but
less complete) and vice versa.
Go Back
0
1
2
Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes, it is important
to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming. Make
sure you have connected cable and/or off-air antenna to the corresponding
inputs before you start channel search.
Continue Setup
Cancel Setup
Antenna Input
Channels to search:
Digital channels
Analog channels
The first time that you do a
Channel Search, put a check in
all the boxes to do a thorough
search for channels.
Other search options:
Detect antenna or cable setting
Search channels already in my channel list(s)
To add a channel that Channel
Search didn't find, clear all
menus and directly tune to the
channel with the number keys.
Start
1. Press the right arrow button to access the channel search screen, then use
the up and down arrow buttons to choose an option. Press the OK button
to toggle the option on (check mark in box) or off.
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To do a channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. For
example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight
Cable Input and press OK to place a check mark in the box.
Tip
The first Channel Search takes several minutes
if the TV is searching for analog and digital
channels and cable and antenna inputs are
being searched. You may want to leave and
come back later.
Note: If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, or the
CableCARD slot is in use, don’t check the Cable Input box.
2. Press the down arrow to highlight Start and press OK to begin the setup.
3. When the channel search is complete, a message screen appears. Select
Continue and press OK to setup the TV Guide On Screen system.
Note: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through the
Connections menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
The TV Guide On Screen System Setup
Tip
Important Notes: If you have a VCR and/or cable box connected to
the TV, you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the TV Guide On
Screen system. If you didn’t connect the G-LINK cable, go to page 19.
If you move to a new ZIP or postal code, or if
any of your information changes and you need
to access the setup screens from the TV’s main
menu— press MENU, choose TV Guide Menu,
and choose TV Guide Setup, then choose “No,
repeat setup process.”
The TV must be off to download TV Guide On Screen program listings.
Leave your TV when it’s not in use. It may take up to 24 hours to start to
receive the initial download for your area. It may take up to one week
to receive tall eight days of TV program listings.
The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for
cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-the-air
broadcast. It does not provide listings for satellite services.
The TV Guide On Screen system is a no-fee, on-screen interactive program
guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program
listings, you need to complete the following steps after you’ve read through the
introductory screens.
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Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location
1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.
If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the
remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter your
zip code or postal code. Press OK when you’re finished.
Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow
buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button
to go to the next space. The left arrow button also moves the highlight to
the left.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV
with the correct TV program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to
know if your TV is connected to cable.
Note: If you’re using a cable box, always leave it on so you can receive
program information.
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.
If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK. (STEP 3:
Configuring for Antenna appears–go to page 24).
2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK.
Note: The next series of screens is very important because the TV Guide
On Screen system must find the correct cable box information in order
to receive the correct TV program listings.
If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for Antenna appears–go to page 24).
3. Highlight the input where you connected your cable box to the TV, and
press OK.
If you select Cable Input, continue to step 4.
If you select any other option, go to step 5 on the next page.
Important Note: Your cable box can’t be connected to ANTENNA
INPUT if it is to be controlled by the TV Guide On Screen system.
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4. Highlight the channel you have to tune your TV to see cable box
programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect
your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Notes: This screen only appears if Cable Input was selected in the
previous screen.
Channel 03 is the most common.
5. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
6. Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with
your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the TV Guide On Screen system starts testing codes).
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,
cable box or any of the remote controls for these products. Make sure
the placement of the G-LINK wand is in front of the remote sensor on the
cable box. Go to page 19 for more information.
7. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the
test was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for
Antenna appears).
If your cable box didn’t change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and Test this code again.
Test this code again: If the G-LINK wand is out of place, position it
correctly (go to page 19 for an example). If you think the TV, the cable
box, or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped
during the test, highlight Test this code again and press OK (the TV Guide
On Screen system runs the same set of codes).
No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK
(TV Guide On Screen system tests the next code).
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the TV can’t find your cable box code, a troubleshooting
checklist appears. Carefully review the checklist and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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Step 3: Configuring for Antenna
If you have an antenna connected to your TV, press OK to select Yes and
continue.
If you don’t have an antenna connected to your TV, press the down arrow
button to highlight No and press OK to continue.
Note: If you have two off-air antennas connected and you’re not getting
channel listings after setup is complete, try swapping the antennas.
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
The next screen allows you to review what items you’ve set so far during the
setup. Review each item, and press OK to continue. If any items are incorrect,
press the down arrow to highlight No, repeat setup process, and press OK to
start over. There may be a slight delay before the setup screen appears.
Step 5: Configuring for a VCR
1. If your TV is connected to a VCR and you want the TV Guide On Screen
system to work with your VCR for recording, press OK (a screen appears
reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).
If you don’t have a VCR, or you don’t want the TV Guide On Screen system
to work with your VCR for recording, highlight No and press OK (STEP 6:
Confirming Your Settings appears–go to page 25).
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR
that is connected to the TV and press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
3. Keep the VCR on. Insert a tape and press play. When you complete these
steps, press OK to begin testing.
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,
VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.
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4. If your VCR stopped playing the tape, the test was successful. Highlight Yes
and press OK.
If your VCR didn’t stop playing the tape, you can either choose No or Test
this code again.
If the G-LINK wand is out of place, position it correctly (go to page 19 for
an example). If you think your TV or remote might have been touched
during the test, make sure the VCR is on and playing a tape. Highlight Test
this code again.
Tips
If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Make sure the
VCR is playing a tape and is on. Press OK (the TV Guide On Screen system
starts testing another set of codes).
Leave your cable box turned ON all the time in
order to receive listings and record shows.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.
Keep following the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct code
for the VCR.
Note: If the TV Guide On Screen system can’t locate the correct code for
the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appear to help you before
you try again.
•
•
Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.
Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test
continues with all codes in the system.
•
Skip this step: the TV Guide On Screen system won’t be able to
automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR.
Step 6: Confirming Your Settings
Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are
complete, highlight Yes, end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR
code testing failed, you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable box and VCR
codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional screens appear.
If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process
and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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What To Expect
The next time you turn on your TV after setting up the TV Guide On Screen system, the Guide
will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see:
•
•
If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the TV Guide On Screen system
appears with all of your TV program listings.
If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the TV Guide On
Screen system (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information
is usually sent several times a day. Turn off your TV when it’s not in use to receive updated
listing information.
•
If more than one cable company services your area, or your cable provider has multiple
service levels for your area, you may be prompted to choose your Channel Lineup. A
channel lineup represents the specific service you receive at your location. On this screen
you might have to choose between cable providers and service levels from your provider.
In most cases you will have at least two choices, but in larger cities you may have several.
Selecting the provider and service level that you have allows the TV Guide On Screen
system to download listings that precisely match the programming you receive. If you
aren’t sure of your specific service, you may need to repeat this procedure until you receive
current program listings.
Features of the TV Guide On Screen system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.
Watching TV
If you have both analog and digital cable channels these will be put into the same channel list.
To tell the difference between these channels, press the INFO button and look in the channel
banner for these things: a subchannel, the format, and resolution the TV is receiving.
•
Analog channels only display one channel number. Digital channels received through the
digital cable card also have one channel number. Digital channels received through cable
have a primary channel and a subchannel. In the example below, 6 is the primary channel;
1 is the subchannel.
•
Analog channels are sent in a 4:3 format. Digital channels can be sent in a format of 4:3, but
usually 16:9.
•
Analog channels are sent in a resolution up to 480i. Digital channels are sent in a resolution
of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Channel format and resolution
Channel number
Program Title/Acquiring Channel
12:30 AM
00:30 12:39 PM
Ch 6-1 DNLJ
Listening to English in SRS
Cable Input
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
MPAA - Not Rated
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Changing Channels
Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that
the channels change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital cable channels
sometimes take longer to tune.
Some channels might be found during the channel search that aren’t available. Some channels
are enabled by the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as video-on-demand.
When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen displays Unusable signal. You probably want
to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list. Remove these in the Channel
List menu. Go to page 55 for more information.
Next Steps
Now that you’ve finished the Assisted Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good
time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be
programmed to operate other devices. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your
remote. Continue to the next few pages to learn more about the back panel and front of your
TV.
• Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
• Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
• Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
• Chapter 5: Other Information
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Explanation of Jacks
The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be
sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video out, right audio input
into right audio out, etc.).
COMPOSITE INPUT
INPUT 1
COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
CABLE INPUT
VIDEO
Y/VIDEO
L
Y/VIDEO
L
VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
R
PB
R
L
L
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
G-LINK
R
PR
S-VIDEO
PR
S-VIDEO
R
R
G-LINK
G-LINK Connect the G-LINK cable for VCR one-touch recording and/or cable
box control with the TV Guide On Screen system.
DIGITAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF
cable) to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or
decoder. Dolby Digital Technology offers theatre-quality sound (six audio
channels). If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use
an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality.
Go to the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or
PCM as the output for this jack. Go to page 71 for more information.
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
Note: This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the
international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is
designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or
decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with
IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such
a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM)
receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to
headphones or speakers.
CableCARD™
CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital
cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need
for a set-top box. Go to page 10 for information on using the CableCARD slot.
HDMI/DVI INPUT (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual
Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video
and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based
on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also
compatible with DVI devices.
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
Notes: The HDMI/DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer.
If you connect a device with a DVI jack to the HDMI/DVI input, you’ll
need an HDMI to DVI adapter. Also, since DVI only carries the video
signal, you’ll need to connect audio cables to an input that is not in use.
An example is shown on page 16. Then go to the Audio Connections
menu and select DVI Audio Input to choose the input you’re using to
receive audio.
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VIDEO/AUDIO INPUTS
COMPOSITE INPUT
INPUT 1
INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC (analog) device. These jacks
are used for most audio/video connections between devices. The audio/video
jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for
left audio).
VIDEO
L
•
•
•
R Audio Provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
L Audio Provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
R
V (Video) Provides composite video connection and connector is usually
yellow.
INPUT 2 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second
NTSC (analog) video device with either composite or component outputs such
as a VCR or DVD player.
L
Y/VIDEO
•
•
•
R Audio Provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
L Audio Provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
PB
PR
R
Y/Video PB PR Unlike a single video input, component (Y PB PR) video
maintains the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks.
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the
Y PB PR connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signals. If you’re
connecting to a device with a Video jack instead, you can still use the
Y/Video jack.
S-VIDEO
Tip
Inputs 2 and 3 can be used as either component
video (Y PB PR ) inputs, composite video
(Y/Video) inputs, or S-Video inputs.
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the
Y, Pb, Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
•
S-VIDEO Lets you connect an S-Video cable for better picture quality to a
device with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD player. When using
S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the
S-Video connector.
The S-Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite video
jacks because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal
is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.
INPUT 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second
optional component video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver.
The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 2.
CABLE INPUT
CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from
cable or a cable box.
ANTENNA INPUT
ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from
an off-air antenna.
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital
and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input (excluding copy-
protected programs and component video formats) while the TV is turned on.
You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording.
VIDEO
L
•
•
•
R Audio Provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
L Audio Provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
R
V (Video) Provides composite video connection and connector is usually
yellow.
Notes: When recording from this output, remember to tune to the
channel you want to record.
If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks,
playing a tape or switching to the VCR’s tuner removes the pattern.
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS
•
SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass frequencies out from the TV to a
powered subwoofer or audio receiver with a subwoofer jack.
SUBWOOFER
Note: Go to Fixed/Variable Output in the Audio Connections menu to
set option to Yes if an external subwoofer is being used.
•
R and L Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input,
and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input.
L
R
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The Front of Your TV
This User’s Guide applies to several types of models. See the pictures below to locate the front
panel jacks and buttons that apply to your TV.
Front input
jacks
Front input
jacks
Front panel
buttons
Front panel
buttons
(Models HD50LPW174, HD50LPW175, HD61LPW174,
and HD61LPW175)
(Models HD44LPW167, HD50LPW167, and
HD61LPW167)
Front Input Jacks
The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digital
camera, or video game system. Some models might have a hinged door where
the jacks are located. Press to open the cover.
AUDIO IN
L/MONO
VIDEO
IN
R
HEADPHONE
Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal speakers are
muted. Use the VOL up or down button to control the volume.
When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable, such as some
camcorders, use the L/MONO input jack to get sound from both speakers.
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Front Panel
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the
TV’s features.
Note: If you use the Front Button Block feature, the front panel no longer provides access
to the menus. The Front Button Block feature disables all front panel buttons but not the
jacks. For more information, see Chapter 3
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU/OK
selects highlighted items.
CHꢀ Scans down through the channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight down
and adjusts menu controls.
CHꢁ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight up and
adjusts menu controls.
VOLꢂ Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight left to items and
adjusts menu controls.
VOLꢃ Increases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight right to items and
adjusts menu controls.
(Backlight) Press to activate backlighting for MENU/OK, CH, and VOL buttons. A few
seconds after the last button press, the backlight turns off.
Note: Pressing any front panel button also activates the backlight.
(Power button) Turns the TV on and off. The indicator lights when TV is on. Your HDTV’s
lamp has a cooldown period when the TV is turned off, and a warm up period when the TV
is turned on. If you try to turn the TV on during a cooldown, you will hear audio and then the
picture will be displayed after a few moments. This could take up to one minute.
(Power indicator) See below for different light status of the indicator. The brightness of the
light can be controlled in the Preferences menu. Go to page 78 for more information.
Power Indicator Light Status
On
TV is on
Off
TV is off (standby mode)
Blinks
Light blinks 5 times, pauses, and blinks again 5 times: Lamp is trying to turn on. If the TV doesn’t turn
on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for one minute, one of the following options is
possible:
Lamp door may be open. Locate the door on the back of the TV and close it. Turn off the TV and turn
back on. The lamp should turn on.
Lamp may be dead. You can replace the lamp yourself. Go to page 85 for lamp replacement
information.
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Using the Remote Control
Chapter Overview:
t The Buttons on the Remote Control
t Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices
t How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It
t The Learning Feature
t Volume Punchthrough Feature
t Using the INPUT Button
t Remote Code List
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
ON-OFF
learning
Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen menus.
TV
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings.
DVD
VCR
ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input. In VCR mode,
functions as a TV/VCR button. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the
most recently used tuner (Antenna or Cable Input). In SAT mode, functions as a
TV/SAT button for an RCA satellite receiver.
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
FREEZE
CC
PRESETS
LIGHT
CC
AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a device (such as a audio
receiver, CD player, or amplifier receiver) that you’ve programmed to work with
this button.
FORMAT
INFO
i
MENU
CLEAR
C
M
AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a device (such as a cable
box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD, or audio receiver) that you’ve programmed to
work with this button. AUX by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner.
SOUND
SKIP
CC (Closed Captioning) Toggles closed captioning on and off, if available
for the channel you’re tuned to. When you change channels or inputs, the
default for Caption Display is restored.
GUIDE
CH + or CH – Scrolls up or down through the channel or input list. Press
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing
channels. Pages up and down through Listings in the TV Guide On Screen
system.
VOL
CH
MUTE
GO
BACK
1
2
5
8
0
3
CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays. Cancels the commercial skip
timer. Quits the browser.
4
7
6
9
DVD Places the remote in DVD mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, pressing the
DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the correct Video Input Channel.
FORMAT Toggles through video screen formats- Normal, Cinerama (only
available for 4:3 formats), FlexWide, Zoom, and Auto Format.
INPUT
IN
ANT•CAB
REVERSE
RECORD
PLAY
FORWARD
FREEZE Freezes entire screen. Caution: When recording from VIDEO
OUTPUT, freezes the video you’re recording.
PAUSE
STOP
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the
menu system. Also, toggles between tuner and input sources.
GUIDE Brings up the TV Guide On Screen system with the Listings screen
displayed.
INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information.
Press again to remove the banner. In the TV Guide On Screen system, displays
additional Help information for a highlighted item, if available.
Tips
INPUT Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (INPUT 1, INPUT 2,
INPUT 3, Front Input, HDMI/DVI, and last-active channel). To quickly access
an input, press the INPUT button and the input number, for example, INPUT +
1 to access INPUT 1.
The component button corresponding to
the mode you’re in flashes when the remote
batteries are low and you press a button on the
remote. A warning banner may also appear on
the screen when you press a remote button and
your batteries are low.
LIGHT Press to illuminate the remote control’s buttons. To conserve battery
power, the light turns off after several seconds. Backlight won’t activate if
batteries are low, but blinks on and off quickly.
To turn off most RCA components that are
connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within
two seconds and hold remote steady until
indicator turns off.
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MENU Makes Main Menu appear and disappear. In the TV Guide On Screen system, displays
more options for the highlighted item.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. The TV
Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level, Speakers On to control the TV’s volume.
OK When a menu item is highlighted, press OK to select the item.
ON•OFF Turns the TV on or off. Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system. In order
to preserve the life of the lamp, the TV must warm up and cool down properly when you turn
the TV on and off. When you turn the TV off, the screen turns blue and fades to black. While
the screen is blue, you can still turn the TV back on. If the screen is black when you try to turn
it on, the TV’s lamp may be in its cool-down cycle. The TV’s audio comes on, then the picture is
displayed after a few moments.
In other modes (VCR, DVD, SAT/CAB, AUX, AUDIO), and if programmed, turns the device on
and off.
PRESETS Toggles through the Picture Presets for the input currently tuned to. The preset is
only temporarily changed and goes back to the original menu setting when you change channels
or inputs or turn off the TV.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport
control for some remote-controllable VCRs and CD and DVD players.
SAT/CAB (Satellite/Cable) Places the remote in SAT/CAB mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled,
turns on the TV and tunes it to the correct Video Input Channel.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30
seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel.
SOUND On digital channels/inputs, toggles the available Audio Modes. For analog channels,
toggles SAP on or off. If you change channels/inputs, the default for Audio Mode or SAP is
restored. Does not affect default menu settings for SAP or Audio Mode.
TV Places the remote in TV mode. Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel or
input.
VCR Places the remote in VCR mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to
the VCR Video Input Channel.
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. The TV Audio Output menu must be
set to Variable Level, Speakers On to control the TV’s volume.
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ON-OFF
Programming the Remote to Operate
learning
Other Devices
DVD
VCR
The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-
controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers
and other devices. In addition to being programmed to operate your television,
it’s already programmed to operate most RCA devices.
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
CLEAR
The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional
remote-controllable device: satellite receiver, cable box, DVD, VCR, and
an audio device. A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any
device button, except the TV button. Go to page 74 for more information on
programming the remote to another TV.
C
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote to control
any device; it controls only this TV.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to
operate one of the devices connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do the
following:
0
REVERSE
PLAY
1. Turn on the device (in this example, a VCR).
2. Point the remote at the device.
STOP
3. Press the corresponding device button (in this example, VCR).
4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond,
you need to program the remote to operate it.
You’ll use these buttons when
you program the remote for other
components.
Programming the Remote
Important Note: The remote
may not be compatible with
all models of all brands of
components. It also may not
operate all functions of your
component.
There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other devices:
Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry.
Using Automatic Code Search
Note: The AUX button can only search VCR codes, but can be used
for a non-VCR device by programming it with direct entry method. By
default, the AUX button is programmed for an RCA HDTV Tuner.
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate
each of your devices. If you want to stop the automatic code search without
programming any of your devices, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on
the remote turns off.
1. Turn on the device you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)
2. Press and hold the device button you want to program (VCR, DVD, etc.).
While holding the device button, press and hold ON•OFF until the device
button on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.
3. Point the remote at the device.
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4. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the device button stops flashing.
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the
device you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the
next set of codes.
Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through
all of the codes. The device buttons flash when all codes have been searched, the device
button turns off, and remote exits Automatic Code Search.
If the device you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns
back ON.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the device button on the remote turns off.
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the device you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the device on the code list in this section.
3. Press and hold the device button you want to program on the remote.
4. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the
indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn’t programmable.
5. Release the device button, point remote at device, and then press ON•OFF to see if the
device responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the device button and then
ON•OFF again.
•
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the
device responds to the remote commands.
•
If you try all the codes for your device brand and none work, try the automatic code search
method. If automatic code search doesn’t find the code, the remote is not compatible with
your device.
How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It
Because this universal remote can control several different devices (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite
receiver, etc.), it uses operational modes triggered by the device buttons.
1. Press the appropriate device button (DVD, TV, VCR, SAT/CAB, AUDIO, AUX) to set the
remote to control the device.
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the device ON or OFF.
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.
Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of devices.
If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong
mode. You must press the device button that matches the device you want to operate (i.e.,
if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR
mode.)
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The Learning Feature
Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to control
other devices you have connected to the TV. Programming the remote control erases all learned
commands for that device mode.
After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the other device, the TV’s remote provides
most of the operations you need. However, there may be some functions on the device’s original
remote control that your TV’s remote control doesn’t have. For example, your DVD remote control
might have an ANGLE button that enables you to change the angle of the picture, but your TV
remote doesn’t have that button. The learning feature enables you to record the functionality of a
specific button from the original remote control to one of the TV’s remote control buttons.
Note: All learned functions for a mode can be erased if you program a different device to
that mode.
Up to 2 inches apart
Adding a Learned Function
There are several things to consider before you begin the learning process:
•
•
•
You can’t record a learned function to the following buttons on the TV’s remote control: device
buttons (TV, VCR, DVD, SAT/CAB, AUX, and AUDIO), the CLEAR button, and the LIGHT
button.
Before adding a Learned Function, you must program this TV’s remote control to operate that
device because programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that device
mode.
Do the learning process in low light areas because too much natural light or fluorescent light
might cause the learning feature to fail because the remote control functions are recorded
(learned) by sending infrared (IR) signals.
•
•
The TV’s remote and the original remote should be no more than 2 inches apart.
In order to record (learn) a function from one remote to the other, you must make sure the
Infrared (IR) transmitter of the original remote is facing the IR receiver on the top of the TV’s
remote (see illustration). To accomplish this, you may have to hold a remote in each hand
instead of laying both on the table.
•
The learned buttons are mode specific—if you add a button function from your DVD player’s
remote control, you must press the DVD button first before the learned function will work
(in TV mode, the button where you’ve stored the learned function will continue to work as it
always has).
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1. Press and hold the device button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding
(DVD, VCR, SAT/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX). The device button lights.
2. On the TV remote, press and hold the RECORD button.
3. Keep pressing both of the buttons (the device button and the RECORD button) until the device
button light turns off, flashes, and turns off. Release both buttons.
4. On the TV’s remote control, press and release the button where you want to store the new function
(the device button turns off and then back on).
Note: If you press an invalid button on the TV remote, the device button flashes 4 times to alert you.
You’ll have to repeat step 4.
5. With the remote controls facing each other and no more than 2 inches apart, press and hold the
button of the device’s remote control that has the functionality you are recording to the TV’s remote
control. Keep pressing the button until the TV remote’s device button light turns off and back on
(the function has been saved to the TV remote). If all device buttons flash 4 times, the function
wasn’t learned. Try again starting with Step 4.
6. The TV remote control remains in “learning mode” so you can continue adding functions to
different buttons by repeating steps 4 and 5. Or, press CLEAR to exit learning mode.
Notes: If you want a new function on a button, you must record (learn) over it.
The amount of memory each learned function uses in the TV’s remote control varies. If your TV
remote is out of memory, the device button(s) light flashes 4 times and turn off, exiting you from the
Learning mode.
Clearing a Learned Function
To delete a learned button function, use the procedure below.
1. Press and hold the device button (the device button lights). Then press and hold the CLEAR button
for 3 seconds. Continue depressing both buttons (the device mode button flashes—turns on and off
again).
2. Release the device and CLEAR buttons (the device button being programmed turns on). Remote is now
in Clear learned function mode.
3. Press and release the button where learning is to be cleared. The device button blinks off then back
on—the learned function was cleared successfully.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all buttons’ learned functions have been cleared.
Note: If an invalid button is pressed, the device mode button(s) flashes 4 times and the selected
device button stays on and remote remains in Clear Learned Function mode. Repeat step 3.
5. Press the CLEAR button and your TV remote returns to its original operation mode.
Deleting ALL Learned Functions
This procedure erases all learned functions in every device mode of the remote.
1. Press and hold the CLEAR button (the current device button lights). Then press and hold the ON•OFF
button (device button light turns off for 3 seconds, flashes, turns on and off) while continuing to hold
CLEAR.
2. Release both buttons (current device button turns on).
3. Press any device button to delete all learned functions in all modes. Remote is automatically exited
from this mode.
Note: Pressing the CLEAR button will NOT delete all learned functions, but will exit the Delete mode.
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Volume Punchthrough Feature
You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your devices to an audio/video receiver
(A/V receiver) or amplifier, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for
a device that is connected to the audio/video receiver. An example follows:
Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver. You’ve also
programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player. Since the DVD player gets its
volume through the audio/video receiver, you would have to bounce back and forth between two
remote controls: the A/V receiver’s remote to adjust the volume and the TV’s remote control to
operate the DVD player.
The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and
saves a button press when you’re using the TV remote to adjust the volume. In effect, you are
telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the a/v receiver whenever the
TV remote is in DVD mode.
Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the
TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you
only have to press the VOL + or VOL- buttons. Follow the instructions below to set up Volume
Punchthrough.
1. IMPORTANT: First, you must program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to
operate your audio receiver or amplifier. Go to page 28 for instructions. If you can’t program
this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough won’t work.
2. While setting up Volume Punchthrough, it’s best to point the remote away from devices.
3. Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver “punches
through.” The mode will be one of the device buttons (TV, DVD, SAT/CAB, VCR, or AUX).
4. Press and hold the VOL- button. Keep pressing VOL- while you press and release the device
button you chose in step 3 (TV, DVD, SAT/CAB, or AUX).
5. Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio/video
receiver. Release the VOL- button.
6. Now, test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier.
7. Turn on the device that is connected to the audio/video receiver or amplifier (a DVD player,
for example).
8. Put the TV’s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button, and play a disc.
9. Press VOL+ or VOL-. The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease
accordingly.
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands
To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back
to the factory defaults, press and hold the VOL- button (the device button of the Volume
Punchthrough lights). While holding the VOL- button, enter the code, 000, using the number
buttons. All device buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off. The remote returns to the
factory settings.
Note: If an invalid button is pressed, all device buttons blink 4 times and turn off. At this
point, you must start over.
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Input source
Acquiring Channel...
00:30 12:30 AM 12:39 PM
Front Input
DVD
Listening to English in SRS
4:3 Normal 480i SD
MPAA - Not Rated
Note: Watch the Channel Banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button.
Using the INPUT Button
1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find
the input associated with the device (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.
2. Once you find the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.
•
If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VCR is connected to that input, you will be able to view
your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the VCR tape using the remote that came with your TV,
you must first press the VCR or AUX button (whichever one is programmed to the VCR) to
put the remote control in VCR mode.
There are other ways of selecting a Video Input Channel:
•
•
•
Program the device (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote control to automatically tune to the
correct Video Input Channel when pressed. For more details on Auto Tuning, see Chapter 3.
When viewing an input, press ANT•CAB, GO BACK, or INPUT to go back to viewing channels
or use the number buttons to enter the channel number.
To quickly access an input, press the INPUT button and the input number, for example, INPUT +
1 to access INPUT 1. Note for professional installers: This is a discrete input code.
Remote Code List
Audio Codes
Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX buttons.
AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless
RCA ..............................................................................4004
General Instruments.................................................... 5003
Hamlin ..................................5019, 5020, 5021, 5026, 5033
Hitachi.......................................................................... 5003
Jerrold .........................5003, 5017, 5022, 5023, 5039, 5045
Magnavox .................................................................... 5024
Memorex...................................................................... 5026
Movie Time.................................................................. 5025
NEC .............................................................................. 5005
NSC............................................................................... 5025
Oak..................................................................... 5015, 5027
Panasonic........................................................... 5041, 5044
Philips ............................................5011, 5012, 5013, 5014,
...............................................5018, 5024, 5028, 5029, 5030
Pioneer............................................................... 5031, 5032
Proscan............................................................... 5002, 5003
RCA .................................................5007, 5040, 5042, 5044
Realistic........................................................................ 5009
Samsung....................................................................... 5032
Scientific Atlanta.............................5006, 5034, 5035, 5036
Signature...................................................................... 5003
Sprucer......................................................................... 5044
Standard Component ........................................ 5037, 5038
Starcom .............................................................. 5017, 5045
Stargate......................................................................... 5017
Tocom................................................................ 5004, 5022
United Cable................................................................ 5045
Universal.................................................. 5008, 5009, 5010
View Star.................................................. 5015, 5024, 5025
Zenith........................................................................... 5043
Phono
GE ................................................................................4005
RCA ..............................................................................4005
Audio Cassette
GE ................................................................................4006
RCA ..............................................................................4006
Receiver/Tuner/AMP
Aiwa.......................... 4008. 4009, 4010, 4011, 4012, 4021
Denon ..........................................................................4027
GE ................................................................................4003
Harman Kardon...........................................................4020
JBL................................................................................4020
JVC ...............................................................................4013
Kenwood .....................................................................4014
Onkyo..........................................................................4022
Optimus .......................................................................4028
Panasonic...........................................................4023, 4024
RCA ................................................4003, 4015, 4029, 4030
Sherwood.....................................................................4026
Sony .........................................................4016, 4017, 4025
Technics.............................................................4023, 4024
Yamaha ..............................................................4018, 4019
CD Players
ADC..........................................................4055, 4056, 4066
Aiwa...................................................................4039, 4057
Akai..............................................................................4058
Denon ..........................................................................4060
Emerson.......................................................................4040
Fisher........................................................4041, 4063, 4064
GE ......................................................................4007, 4065
Hitachi..........................................................................4042
JVC ...............................................................................4043
Kenwood .................................................4044, 4067, 4068
Luxman ........................................................................4069
Marantz ........................................................................4046
MCS..............................................................................4070
Mitsubishi...........................................................4071, 4072
NEC ..............................................................................4045
Onkyo..........................................................................4047
Panasonic.....................................................................4048
Pioneer.........................................................................4049
RCA ..........................................................4007, 4050, 4062
Sears.............................................................................4059
Sony ...................................................................4051, 4061
Technics.......................................................................4052
Toshiba.........................................................................4073
Yamaha ..............................................................4053, 4054
Cable Box Codes
Programmable for SAT/CAB and AUX buttons.
ABC......................................5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5045
Archer.................................................................5008, 5009
Cableview ....................................................................5007
Contec..........................................................................5015
Eastern .........................................................................5016
GE ......................................................................5002, 5003
Gemini ...............................................................5017, 5018
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Harwood...................................................................... 2036
Hitachi.........................2033, 2034, 2035, 2053, 2057, 2063
JC Penney ..................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
.................2017, 2018, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2036, 2037, 2053
Jensen....................................................... 2033, 2034, 2057
JVC ....................2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057, 2064, 2078
Kenwood ...................2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2057,
...................................................................................... 2064
KLH .............................................................................. 2036
Kodak................................................................. 2010, 2017
LG................................................................................. 2010
Logik ............................................................................ 2036
LXI................................................................................ 2010
Magnavox ..................2017, 2018, 2037, 2038, 2052, 2054,
...................................................................................... 2065
Marantz .............2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2037
Matsushita.................................................................... 2017
Memorex....................2007, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2022,
............................................................................ 2052, 2068
MGA......................................................... 2024, 2039, 2059
Minolta..................................................... 2033, 2034, 2053
Mitsubishi.......................................2024, 2033, 2034, 2039,
.........................................................2040, 2041, 2059, 2064
Montgomery Ward....................................................... 2068
Motorola............................................................. 2017, 2068
MTC.............................................................................. 2009
Multitech ...............................2009, 2012, 2022, 2031, 2036
NEC ....................2005, 2006, 2007,2012, 2014, 2057, 2064
Nikko ........................................................................... 2010
Noblex.......................................................................... 2009
Olympus ...................................................................... 2017
Optimus ............................................................. 2010, 2068
Optonica ...................................................................... 2047
Panasonic........................................2017, 2018, 2055, 2066
Pentax ...................................2012, 2033, 2034, 2053, 2063
Pentex Research .......................................................... 2014
Philco ..............................................2017, 2018, 2037, 2038
Philips .............................................2017, 2037, 2047, 2065
Pioneer............................................2006, 2033, 2042, 2064
Portland...........................................2012, 2013, 2015, 2056
Proscan..................................................... 2000, 2001, 2072
Quasar...................................................... 2017, 2018, 2066
RCA ......................................2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2017,
....................................2033, 2034, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2053,
...........................2060, 2063, 2066, 2070, 2072, 2073, 2079
Radio Shack............................................. 2010, 2047, 2068
Radioshack/Realistic .....................2007, 2009, 2010, 2017,
.....................................2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047
Realistic ...............................2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017,
...........................2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047, 2068
Radix ............................................................................ 2010
Ricoh............................................................................ 2071
Runco........................................................................... 2052
Samsung.....................2004, 2009, 2011, 2027, 2031, 2058,
............................................................................ 2080, 2081
Sansui..............................................2006, 2046, 2057, 2064
Sanyo...............................................2007, 2009, 2019, 2082
Scott...................2008, 2011, 2021, 2026, 2028, 2039, 2061
Sears...............................................2007, 2010, 2017, 2019,
...............................................2029, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2053
Sharp.....................................2013, 2024, 2047, 2048, 2068
Shintom...........................................2003, 2034, 2036, 2049
Signature...................................................................... 2068
Singer ....................................................... 2017, 2036, 2071
Sony ......................................2003, 2049, 2050, 2062, 2083
STS...................................................................... 2017, 2053
Sylvania.............2017, 2018, 2022, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2065
Symphonic................................................................... 2022
Tandy ........................................................................... 2007
Tashiko......................................................................... 2010
Tatung.......................................................................... 2057
TEAC .................................................................. 2022, 2057
Technics............................................................. 2017, 2055
Teknika ...........................................2010, 2017, 2022, 2051
Toshiba........................2011, 2029, 2030, 2033, 2039, 2059
Totevsion ........................................................... 2009, 2010
Unitech......................................................................... 2009
Vector Research..............................2005, 2006, 2011, 2012
Video Concepts ....................2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2059
Wards ...............2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024,
.................2033, 2034, 2036, 2047, 2053, 2061, 2068, 2070
XR-1000.................................................... 2017, 2022, 2036
Yamaha .................................2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057
Zenith..........................2003, 2049, 2052, 2062, 2071, 2084
HD Receiver Code
PVR Codes
Programmable for AUX button.
RCA ..............................................................................7000
Programmable for the VCR and AUX buttons.
PVR
Replay .......................................................................... 2086
Phillips Tivo................................................................. 2085
TV Codes
Programmable for DVD, VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX,
and AUDIO buttons.
TV2...............................................................................1222
TV3...............................................................................1223
Home Theatre in a Box
(DVD Receiver) Codes
AUDIO and AUX buttons can use Audio codes;
DVD and AUX buttons can use DVD codes
DVD codes
.......................................... Audio...........................DVD
JBL...........................................4031............................. 3088
JVC ..........................................4032............................. 3089
Koss.........................................4033............................. 3090
Onkyo.....................................4034............................. 3091
Panasonic................................4035............................. 3092
Pioneer....................................4036............................. 3093
RCA .........................................4037............................. 3094
Venturer...................................4038............................. 3095
Programmable for DVD and AUX buttons.
DVD
Aiwa...................................................................3010, 3021
Apex...................................................................3023, 3024
Broksonic...........................................................3027, 3075
Daewoo........................................................................3028
Denon ......................................................3029, 3030, 3031
Emerson...................................................3032, 3033, 3076
Funai ............................................................................3033
GE ............................................................3000, 3034, 3035
Go Video......................................................................3077
Hitachi..................................3009, 3067, 3068, 3069, 3070
JVC ...........................................................3003, 3011, 3078
Kenwood .....................................................................3071
Konka.................................................................3012, 3013
Koss..............................................................................3085
Lasonic.........................................................................3087
Magnavox ..........................................................3004, 3036
Memorex......................................................................3037
Mintek..........................................................................3038
Mitsubishi.....................................................................3005
NAD .............................................................................3032
Norcent ..............................................................3039, 3040
Onkyo..........................................................................3041
Oritron .........................................................................3047
Panasonic...........................................................3014, 3042
Philips ................................................................3004, 3020
Pioneer...........................................3006, 3043, 3044, 3045
Proscan...............................................................3000, 3046
Qwestar........................................................................3047
RCA ......................................3000, 3002, 3048, 3079, 3086
Samsung..............................3072, 3073. 3074, 3080, 3081,
Sansui...........................................................................3049
Sanyo..................................................................3015, 3082
Sharp........................................................3050, 3052, 3053
Sony ................. 3007, 3016, 3017, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3083
Sylvania........................................................................3033
Teac..............................................................................3057
Technics.......................................................................3058
Toshiba.................................3008, 3018, 3059, 3060, 3061
Yamaha ....................................................3062, 3063, 3064
Zenith.......................................................3019, 3065, 3084
Satellite Receiver Codes
Programmable for SAT/CAB and AUX/HD
buttons.
Alphastar...................................................................... 5064
Chapparal........................................................... 5046, 5047
Dishnet......................................................................... 5063
Drake ................................................................. 5048, 5049
Echostar ....................................................................... 5070
GE ............................................................ 5000, 5001, 5072
General Instruments................................ 5050, 5051, 5052
Hitachi................................................................ 5066, 5067
Hughes............................................................... 5062, 5071
JVC ............................................................................... 5065
Panasonic..................................................................... 5060
Philips .......................................................................... 5068
Primestar ..................................................................... 5061
Proscan ................................................... 5000, 5001, 5072
RCA ......................................................... 5000, 5001, 5072
Realistic........................................................................ 5053
Sony ............................................................................. 5058
STS1.............................................................................. 5054
STS3.............................................................................. 5055
STS4.............................................................................. 5056
Toshiba............................................................... 5057, 5059
Uniden ......................................................................... 5069
VCR Codes
Programmable for VCR and AUX buttons.
Admiral......................................................................... 2068
Aiko.............................................................................. 2023
Aiwa............................................................................. 2022
Akai.............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2057, 2058, 2059
Audiovox ..................................................................... 2010
Bell & Howell.............................................................. 2007
Broksonic................................................. 2008, 2021, 2075
Calix ............................................................................. 2010
Canon................................................................. 2017, 2018
Capehart............................................................. 2016, 2056
Carver........................................................................... 2037
CCE..................................................................... 2023, 2036
Citizen ...2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023
Colortyme .................................................................... 2005
Craig................................................2009, 2010, 2019, 2036
Curtis-Mathes.......................................... 2005, 2009, 2012,
.....................................2014, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2060, 2072
Daewoo.............2011, 2013, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2056
Daytron........................................................................ 2056
Dimensia...................................................................... 2072
Electrohome....................................................... 2010, 2024
Emerson.....................2002, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020,
.................................. 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027,
.........................2028, 2039, 2059, 2061, 2067, 2069, 2076
Fisher...............................................2007, 2019, 2029, 2030
Fuji............................................................ 2003, 2017, 2062
Funai ............................................................................ 2022
Garrard......................................................................... 2022
GE ..............................2000, 2001, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2060,
............................................................................ 2063, 2072
Gradiente ..................................................................... 2022
Harman Kardon........................................................... 2005
Portable DVD
Aiwa.............................................................................3022
Audiovox ...........................................................3025, 3026
Panasonic.....................................................................3030
RCA ..............................................................................3066
Sharp............................................................................3051
DVD/VCR Combo Codes
DVD and AUX buttons can use DVD codes; VCR
and AUX buttons can use VCR codes
.................................................DVD..........................VCR
Broksonic................................3075 ............................2075
Emerson..................................3076 ............................2076
Go Video.................................3077 ............................2077
JVC ..........................................3078 ............................2078
RCA .........................................3079 ............................2079
Samsung..................................3080, 3081 ........2080, 2081
Sanyo.......................................3082 ............................2082
Sony ........................................3083 ............................2083
Zenith......................................3084 ............................2084
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Using the TV’s Features
Chapter Overview:
t About the Channel Banner
t Digital or Analog TV Channels
t About the TV Guide On Screen System
t Parental Controls
t How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada
t Auto Tuning Feature
t Emergency Alert System (EAS)
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Program Title/Acquiring Channel
12:30 AM
00:30 12:39 PM
Ch 6-1 DNLJ
Listening to English in SRS
Cable Input
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
MPAA - Not Rated
About the Channel Banner
The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayed
out (dim), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and
top to bottom). Other displays that are not described here are self-explanatory. When you change channels, the Channel
Banner appears as a smaller version than what’s shown above.
The icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability.
Program Title/Acquiring Channel Title of program (if available) or Acquiring Channel appears when tuning a channel.
The time when the TV shuts off if the Sleep Timer is activated in the Time menu.
12:30 AM
Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where
Commercial Skip was activated.
00:30
12:39 PM Current time if the Time feature is set in Time menu.
Ch 6-1 DNLJ Current channel, subchannel (for digital channels) and the TV station call letters, if
available.
Antenna/Cable/Auto Tuning Displays type of signal (Antenna or Cable) you’re viewing or the Auto Tuning
device you’re viewing.
Listening to Displays when SAP is playing for an analog channel. For a digital channel, displays
the currently playing audio mode. Also displays the audio processor in use.
SAP or Audio Mode changes with SOUND button.
16:9 Normal 1080i HD Aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9); original resolution of the broadcast, not the resolution
of the TV; HD (High Definition) or SD (Standard Definition). For more information
about aspect ratio and broadcast resolution, go to page 2.
Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and matches
the format selected in the Caption Priority menu.
SAP or Audio language icon appears when the current analog channel is
broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information or when current digital
channel is broadcasting an alternate audio mode, respectively.
Sound mode icons (mono, stereo, Dolby surround, four-channel surround, 4.1-
channel surround, five-channel surround, etc.).
Appears when a program can be recorded; otherwise, it is grayed out.
Parental Control icon is displayed red and locked when the TV is locked, green and
unlocked when the TV is unlocked, and yellow and unlocked when the TV is
temporarily unlocked.
MPAA - Not Rated V-chip program rating (not the TV’s rating set up in Parental Control menu).
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Digital or Analog TV Channels
A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels. Digital channels can be
made up of primary channels and subchannels.
Note: Subchannels (sometimes called minor channels) are channels associated with the
Primary channel (sometimes called the major channel). A primary channel may have just
one subchannel or multiple subchannels.
Tip:
Use the channel banner to determine
whether a channel is digital or analog.
A digital (ATSC or QAM) channel may
have a dash and second number after
it (e.g., 21-1); an analog channel (NTSC)
doesn’t (e.g., Ch 21).
Primary
Channel
Subchannel
(if necessary)
-
60
C8
2
WLPJ
Cable Input
Listening to English in SRS
4:3 Normal 480i SD
MPAA - Not Rated
Direct Tuning to a Channel
ON-OFF
1. Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote
control.
learning
TV
TV button
2. Enter the primary channel number. This number appears in the
primary channel entry box. Press OK or wait a few seconds. If
you don’t enter a subchannel, the TV tunes to the lowest digital
subchannel.
DVD
VCR
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
CC
CC
PRESETS
FREEZE
LIGHT
3. If the primary channel number has fewer than six digits (for cable), or
two digits (for antenna) and you want to enter subchannel numbers,
press the right arrow button to advance to the subchannel entry box.
FORMAT
INFO
i
MENU
CLEAR
C
M
4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number appears in the
subchannel entry box.
Right arrow
SOUND
SKIP
5. Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the TV
tunes to the channel.
Notes: You can always use the channel up and down buttons on
the remote control to change channels within the TV mode.
Tip
If a digital and analog channel have the same primary
channel number, tune to the analog channel by
entering the analog channel number or entering the
analog channel number and then a subchannel of “0.”
If you wait too long before entering the subchannel, the TV tunes
to the lowest digital subchannel.
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Video
window
Service
navigation bar
Channel
listings
About the TV Guide On Screen
System
The TV Guide On Screen system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide
that lists TV schedules for your area and enables your TV to directly
control a cable box and/or recording device. You must first set up the
TV Guide On Screen system in order to view this on-screen program
guide (see Chapter 1 for details).
There are five sections of the TV Guide On Screen system:
•
•
•
•
•
A video window
Service navigation bar- Listings, Search, Setup, and Schedule
Channel listings
Panel window
Information Box
Information
box
Panel window
Tips
The TV Guide On Screen system automatically comes
up when you use the TV or ON/OFF button on the
remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature
by selecting Setup, highlight Change default options
and press OK. Highlight General default options and
press OK. Press the down arrow button to highlight
auto guide, select off, and press OK.
Notes: Whenever the TV Guide On Screen system is activated in
the TV, the last-viewed channel appears in the video window.
The TV Guide On Screen system screens illustrated in this
book are representations of what you are likely to see. Not all
channels, programs, and TV Guide On Screen information
depicted will be available in your area. New features and options
can be downloaded to the TV Guide On Screen system, so these
are subject to change also. The TV Guide On Screen interactive
program guide provides listings for cable-ready, cable box, and
digital cable services as well as over-the-air broadcast. It does not
provide listings for satellite services.
Also, since the program information provided by the
TV Guide On Screen system is based on your locale, you
will need to run Setup again if you move to a different
ZIP or postal code.
Using the TV Guide On Screen System
To enter the TV Guide On Screen system, use one of the following ways:
•
Press GUIDE and the TV Guide On Screen system appears.
•
Press MENU on the remote and select TV Guide Menu. Then select TV Guide On Screen.
To exit the TV Guide On Screen system, use one of the following ways:
•
•
•
Highlight a program and press OK to tune to the program (channel).
Press GUIDE to tune to the program (channel) displayed in the video window.
Press CLEAR to return to the original channel.
The TV Guide On Screen System Services
The TV Guide On Screen system offers different options on the Service navigation bar: Listings,
Search, Setup, and Schedule. To use the Service navigation bar:
1. Press GUIDE (the TV Guide On Screen system appears with the program you’re watching
highlighted).
2. To access the Service Navigation bar, press the up arrow button (Listings is highlighted).
3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other services.
4. Press the down arrow button to view options of the service you’ve highlighted.
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5. To quickly access the Service navigation bar when exploring the TV Guide On Screen system,
press the MENU button, highlight go to Service bar, and press OK.
There are two different ways to view more service options:
•
Highlight a service item and press the MENU button. If available, options appear in the panel
window on the left side of the screen associated with the service item.
•
Highlight an item within the service you’ve chosen, for example, a program, and press the
MENU button. Options appear in the panel window associated with the program.
Listings
Listings appears each time you enter the TV Guide On Screen system. It
displays the current programming for each channel, and up to eight days
of listings. The current program is displayed in the video window. To use
Listings, here are some different options:
•
Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse
channel listings and the channel up and down arrow buttons to page
through the listings. Use the right arrow button to browse future
program listings.
•
•
To tune to a channel you want to view, highlight the program in the
channel listings and press OK.
Listings panel menu
Channel listings
To quickly access a channel listing, press the down arrow button to
enter the channel listings area. Use the number buttons to enter the
channel. The Shortcuts panel menu appears. Press OK to view the
channel. To access an ATSC digital channel, look for the subchannel
under the channel in the Listings.
To use the Listings panel menu, see the descriptions that follow.
Listings Panel Menu
Listings has two different kinds of panel menus, depending on what you’ve highlighted.
With Listings highlighted, press the MENU button. The Listings Options panel menu appears on the
left, with video highlighted.
•
Press the right arrow to lock or unlock the video window. Press OK (done is highlighted).
Press OK again to go back to the listings.
•
Press the down arrow to highlight edit channels and press OK. The Channel Editor screen
appears to edit channels, go to Setup for more information.
With a program highlighted, press the MENU button. The Listings Episode Options panel menu
appears on the left with watch now highlighted (or tune to channel highlighted if the program is
on at a later time).
•
•
Press OK to watch the channel highlighted in the listings.
To set a recording or reminder, see the following instructions.
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Set Recording
There are various ways from within a service to set a recording. Those
will be referenced later and you’ll be referred back to these instructions.
To set a recording, highlight a program from Listings, for example, and
press MENU. The Episode Options panel menu appears.
1. Highlight set recording and press OK. The Record Options panel
menu appears.
2. Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency. Choose once to record the show one
time; regularly to record the show every time the show is on at the current time and channel;
weekly to record every time the show is on at the current day, time and channel; or off if you
want to set a recording to be stored in the schedule but don’t want it recorded. When the
frequency is selected, press the down arrow to highlight start.
3. Press the left or right arrow button to select a start time. The right arrow goes forward in time,
the left arrow button goes back in time. Choose up to 120 minutes early or 120 minutes late
or On time. When start time is selected, press the down arrow button to highlight end.
4. Press the left or right arrow button to select a time you want recording to end. The right
arrow button goes forward in time, the left arrow button goes back in time. The time options
are the same as in step 3. Press the down arrow button to highlight recorder.
5. If you have more than one recording device, press the right arrow button to select which
one you want to use with the TV Guide On Screen system. If your recording device is a VCR,
press OK once it’s selected and the highlight moves to schedule recording. Press OK to save
the recording.
A record icon appears next to the program after a recording has been set. The icons and
explanation follow.
Set Recording Icons
Each time you set a recording, an icon appears next to the program.
Displayed if once was chosen through a schedule recording.
Displayed if regularly was chosen through a schedule recording.
Displayed if weekly was chosen through a schedule recording.
Displayed if off was chosen through a schedule recording.
Displayed if daily was chosen through a manual recording. Go to page 52 for more
information on manual recordings.
Displayed if a schedule conflict has occurred.
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Set Reminder
There are various ways from within a service item to set a reminder.
Those will be referenced later and you’ll be referred back to these
instructions. To set a reminder, highlight a program from Listings, for
example, and press MENU. The Episode Options panel menu appears.
1. Highlight set reminder and press OK. The Remind Options panel
menu appears.
2. Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency. Choose once to set a reminder one
time; regularly to set a reminder every time the show is on at the current time and channel;
weekly to set a reminder every time the show is on at the current day, time and channel; or off
if you want to set a reminder to be stored in the schedule but don’t want it activated. When
the frequency is selected, press the down arrow to highlight power on TV.
3. Press the right arrow button to choose Yes, and the TV will turn on when the reminder begins,
or choose No. Press the down arrow button to highlight auto tune TV.
4. For auto tuning to work, the TV must be on at time of the reminder. Press the right arrow
button to choose Yes, and the TV tunes to the channel with a set reminder, or choose No.
Press the down arrow button to highlight when.
5. Press the left or right arrow button to choose when you want the reminder screen to appear.
Choose an option ranging from 30 seconds to 15 minutes early; 30 seconds to 15 minutes late;
or On time.
6. Press OK when complete and highlight moves to schedule reminder. Press OK again and your
set reminder is saved.
A remind icon appears next to the program after a reminder has been set. The icons and
explanation follow.
Set Reminder Icons
Each time you set a reminder, an icon appears next to the program.
Displayed if once was chosen through a schedule reminder.
Displayed if regularly was chosen through a schedule reminder.
Displayed if weekly was chosen through a schedule reminder.
Displayed if off was chosen through a schedule reminder.
Displayed if daily was chosen through a manual reminder. Go to page 53 for more
information on manual reminders.
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Search
The Search service item allows you to browse programs by different categories, such as HDTV,
Sports, Movies, and Children’s programs, alphabetically, or by keyword.
To search shows by category:
1. With Search highlighted, press the down arrow button, and the left or right arrow button if
necessary, to highlight a category.
2. Press the down arrow button to select a sub-category within the category you selected, and
press OK.
3. Highlight the program you want to watch and press OK. The Episode Options panel menu
appears.
4. Press OK to tune to the channel.
To set a recording or reminder, go to previous page for more information.
To search shows alphabetically:
1. With Search highlighted, press the down arrow button, and the left
or right arrow button if necessary, to highlight Alphabetical.
2. Press the down arrow button to access the letter area. Use the arrow
buttons while in the letter area to choose a letter to search.
3. Press OK when you’ve chosen a letter.
To search shows using a keyword:
1. With Search highlighted, press the down arrow button, and the left
or right arrow button if necessary, to highlight Keyword.
2. Press OK to display the Keyword Search panel menu.
3. Highlight new search and press OK.
4. Highlight category and press the left or right arrow button to select a
category to search within.
5. Press the down arrow to highlight enter keyword and press OK.
6. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a character and press OK to select
it (the character appears at the top of the keyboard search panel
menu).
7. Continue to use the arrow buttons and OK to enter a character as
part of your keyword search.
8. Highlight Done when you’re finished and press OK.
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Setup
The Setup service item allows you to access the TV Guide On Screen
setup information. You can do the following in the Setup menu:
Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in
the TV Guide On Screen system setup are correct. Press OK to view
your settings and display the following options:
• Yes, everything is correct Select to keep your settings as
they are.
• Yes, but my lineup is incorrect Select to change your
channel lineup.
• No, repeat setup process Select to go through the setup.
Change channel display You can customize the channel
listings by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels.
For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. Any
changes to Channels only affect the program guide display and not
the channel lists in the television’s Main Menu. Press the MENU
button to view the channel display options:
• channel Choose On, the channel will always be displayed in Listings; Off, the channel
is never displayed in Listings; and Auto-Hide, the channel is only displayed when program
information is available.
• service Change your channel source. Choose from options: Cable, Cable Box, Over-The-
Air, or Antenna.
• tune channel Change the channel number to the correct channel if your lineup is
incorrect.
• position Use the number buttons to enter where you want the channel to appear in the
channel listings. For example, if you want channel 13 to be the first channel that appears in
the listing, enter 1.
Change default options Press OK to display the default options.
•General default options Press OK to display the General default options:
box size Choose how you want the information box displayed: No, Small, Large, and
Last Used.
box cycle Choose how you want the information box to cycle through options when
you press the INFO button: No only, Small only, Large only, No & Small, No & Large,
Small & Large, and All.
auto guide On automatically displays the TV Guide On Screen system when you
press the ON•OFF or TV button on the remote control; Off disables the TV Guide On
Screen system from being displayed automatically each time you turn on the TV.
•Record defaults Set recording defaults so that each time you want to set up a recording,
the information is already entered.
•Remind defaults Set remind defaults so that each time you want to set up a reminder,
the information is already entered.
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Schedule
The Schedule service item allows you to alter the programs for either
viewing or recording programs. Highlight Schedule to display the
programs. To select a different way to sort the schedule, highlight
Schedule and press MENU. The Schedule Options panel menu appears
with sort by highlighted. Choose date to display the programs by date
and time with the most recent date and time first. Choose title to display
programs in alphabetical order. Choose event to display programs by
recordings grouped together and reminders grouped together. Look
at the icon to tell if it’s a recording or a reminder. See Set Recording
Icons and Set Reminder Icons explained earlier in this section for more
information.
To edit a recording set in the schedule, highlight the program and
press MENU. The Schedule Options panel menu appears with options
watch now, delete recording, and edit recording and set reminder (if no
reminder has been set).
To edit a reminder set in the schedule, highlight the program with the
reminder and press MENU. The Schedule Options panel menu appears
with options watch now, delete reminder, and edit reminder.
Set Manual Recording
You can also set manual recordings through Schedule. Highlight Schedule
and press MENU.
1. Press the down arrow button to highlight new manual recording and
press OK. The Record Options panel menu appears.
2. Use the number buttons to enter the date. Enter 0 and 2 for the
month of February, for example. Press the right arrow button to
highlight the day option, and use the same method as entering the
month. Press the right arrow button to highlight the year option.
Press the right arrow button when the date is entered to highlight
start.
3. Use the number buttons to enter the time you want the recording to begin. If the time is 1:30,
enter the hour by pressing 0 and 1. Press the right arrow button to highlight the minute option
and press 3 and 0. Press the right arrow to highlight am/pm option and continue to press the
right arrow button to toggle between the choices. Press the down arrow button when the start
time is entered to highlight end.
4. Follow the previous steps of entering the start time to enter the end time. Press the down
arrow button when the end time is entered to highlight channel.
5. Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to record from and press the right
arrow button to highlight input.
6. Select the input where your recording device is connected and press the down arrow button to
highlight recorder, if available.
7. If your recording device is a VCR, press OK once it’s selected and the highlight moves to
schedule recording. Press OK to save the recording.
8. Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency. Choose once to record the show
one time; weekly to record every Monday-Friday the show is on at the current day, time and
channel; daily to record the show every day at that time and channel; or off if you want to set
a recording to be stored in the schedule but don’t want it recorded. When the frequency is
selected, press the down arrow to highlight schedule recording. Press OK again to keep the set
manual recording.
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Set Manual Reminder
You can also set manual reminders through Schedule. Highlight Schedule
and press MENU.
1. Press the down arrow button to highlight new manual reminder and
press OK. The Remind Options panel menu appears.
2. Follow set manual recording steps 2-6 to set the date, start and end
time, channel and input. When you’ve selected the input, press the
down arrow button to highlight power on TV.
3. Press the right arrow button to choose Yes, and the TV will turn on
when the reminder begins, or choose No. Press the down arrow to
highlight auto tune TV.
4. For auto tuning to work, the TV must be on at time of the reminder.
Press the right arrow button to choose Yes, and the TV tunes to the
channel with a set reminder, or choose No. Press the down arrow to
highlight frequency.
5. Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency. Choose
once to set a reminder one time; weekly to set a reminder every
time the show is on at the current day, time and channel; daily to
set a reminder for the show every Monday-Friday at that time and
channel; or off if you want to set a reminder to be stored in the
schedule but don’t want it activated. Press OK to highlight schedule
reminder and press OK again to keep the set manual reminder.
Promotions and Advertising
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special,
use the left arrow button to highlight the promotional information box.
More information appears on the right in the expanded information box.
Press the right arrow to close this box and return to the previous screen.
Promotional information
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Parental Controls
Main Menu
The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and
Unlocked channel lists, ratings, and blocking features:
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The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that
children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the buttons on
the front of the TV. The Parental Controls menu controls the software
inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV
so it won’t display certain programs and movies based on violence, sex,
or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you
block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering
a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in
the Parental Controls menu. By default, the software inside your TV is
Picture Quality
Audio
•Lock TV/Unlock TV: Choose to either lock or unlock the TV.
•Video Input List: Choose the inputs to be seen or hidden.
•Cable Channel List: Choose channels for the Cable Input.
•Antenna Channel List: Choose channels for the Antenna Input.
•USA V-Chip: Set rating limits for USA-rated shows.
•Canada V-Chip: Set rating limits for Canada-rated shows.
•V-Chip Unrated: Unrated and Exempt shows can be blocked.
•Front Button Block: Choose if buttons are accessible or not.
Parental Controls
Connections
Preferences
Assisted Setup
Press OK orꢀto access the Parental Controls menu.
t
urned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.
The options of the Parental Controls menu are Lock/Unlock TV, Video
Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Channel List, USA V-Chip, Canada
V-Chip, V-Chip Unrated, and Front Button Block.
Lock/Unlock TV
Main Menu
ꢀParental Controls
Enter new password:
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Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and
the TV using a password. It locks or unlocks channel lists. If the TV is
unlocked when watching TV, you only see the channels that have a
check mark in the Unlocked List (see Channel Lists section below). If
the TV is locked when watching TV, you only see the channels that are
marked as Viewable in the Locked List. If the TV is locked, all channels
can still be accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control
but may not be viewed if they are blocked (enter password to see
program).
* * * *
Lock TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Confirm new password:
Video Input List
Cable Channel List
Antenna Ch. List
USA V-Chip
* * * *
Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits, the
Locked List, and blocking features that you have set up in
the Parental Controls menu.
In order to lock the TV, enter the four-digit password you
would like to use.
Canada V-Chip
V-Chip Unrated
Front Button Block
Locking the TV puts into effect the rating limits, the Locked
List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.
Tip
Notes: When locking the TV, you’ll be asked to enter a password
and then to re-enter the password a second time to re-confirm your
password choice.
You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings
to be enforced.
If you do not lock the TV, none of the settings for V-Chip, channel
block, and front panel block take effect.
Main Menu
ꢀParental Controls
Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the Locked List,
and blocking features. The Unlocked List will be used instead
of the Locked List.
Go Back
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4
5
6
7
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If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold the MENU/
OK button on the front panel and VOL- button on the remote for three
seconds. This resets the password only and unlocks the TV; all other
settings in Parental Controls are not changed.
Unlock TV
Do you want to unlock the TV?
Video Input List
Cable Channel List
Antenna Ch. List
USA V-Chip
Point to "Yes" and press OK to unlock the TV.
Point to "No" and press OK to cancel.
Canada V-Chip
V-Chip Unrated
Front Button Block
Yes
No
Warning: Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the
Locked List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel
List, Antenna Ch. List)
The channel lists contain the following information: major channel
number, with subchannel number only if it’s a digital channel; channel
call letters, if available when channel is tuned; Locked List; and Unlocked
List. The channels listed in Cable Channel List and Antenna Ch. List for
off-air or cable sources are based on the channel search results. If a
channel is not found by Channel Search, then it is not listed.
Main Menu
4Parental Controls
Unlocked
List
Locked
List
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Lock TV
All Video Input
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Front Input
HDMI
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Video Input List
Cable Channel List
Antenna Ch. List
USA V-Chip
Canada V-Chip
V-Chip Unrated
Front Button Block
Press OK to edit the video input List. Each input can be
added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable.
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Editing Channels in the Channel Lists
Main Menu4Parental Controls
Unlocked
List
Locked
List
Go Back
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Channels can be edited through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the
Cable and Antenna Channel List menus. Use the Unlocked List to remove
a channel if you no longer want it in your channel list because you don’t
like the program, for example. Remove or “hide” a channel from the
Unlocked List by removing the check mark in the box. In the example to
the left, channel 4 is removed from the Cable Channel List. If decide later
you want to view channel 4, access it using the number 4 button on the
remote.
Lock TV
All Channels
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
11
Viewable
Viewable
Video Input List
Cable Channel List
Antenna Ch. List
USA V-Chip
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Canada V-Chip
V-Chip Unrated
Front Button Block
Press OK to edit the video input List. Each input can be
added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable.
Use the Locked List to block a channel in your channel list if you don’t
want children to view the channel, for example. Selecting Blocked in the
Locked List to block a channel. In the example to the left, channel 8-2 is
removed from the Antenna Ch. List. When the TV is locked, access the
channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control then
enter your valid password to view the channel.
Main Menu4Parental Controls
Unlocked
List
Locked
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
List
Lock TV
All Channels
2
3
4
8
8-1
8-2
8-3
9
Viewable
Viewable
Video Input List
Cable Channel List
Antenna Ch. List
USA V-Chip
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
Canada V-Chip
V-Chip Unrated
Front Button Block
To save time, you can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by
changing the box or choice field in the line that says All Video Inputs
or All Channels but be very careful because you could erase all of your
selections.
Press OK to edit the video input List. Each input can be
added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable.
Note: If a cable box is connected to the CABLE INPUT, the
channel list can be edited for Cable Channel in the Cable
Channel List menu. If a cable box is connected via INPUT1, the
channel list cannot be edited.
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada
The V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the
TV software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence
(V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the
program contains and the TV is locked and you tune to a program whose rating exceeds the
rating limit you set, you will receive a message telling you that the program is blocked from
viewing.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content
themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating and the TV is locked. With the
V-Chip Unrated menu, you can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not
Rated,” or “Exempt” and programs that are considered “unrated”. The TV age-based ratings and
content themes you can block are in the table on the next page.
USA V-Chip TV Ratings
Main Menu
4
Parental Controls
4USA V-Chip
The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
Go Back
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1
2
The USA V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and
V-Chip TV Rating
V-Chip Movie Rating
Rating Content
cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:
Rating Status
D
L
B
V
V
S
B
V
V
V
B
V
V
FV
"TV-MA" Blocked
"TV-14" Blocked
"TV-PG" Blocked
"TV-G" Blocked
"TV-Y7" Blocked
"TV-Y" Blocked
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls
V
V
have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
B
2. Highlight and select USA V-Chip.
Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content
theme limit.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating.
4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating screen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating
or content theme from Viewable to Blocked.
Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the
status of TV program limits.
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USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V-Chip menu.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based
Content Themes
Lists the content themes you
Rating Field
Lets you select from a
rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked.
can block or view.
list of age-based ratings
Main Menu
4
Parental Controls
4USA V-Chip
The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.
you can block or view.
Go Back
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1
2
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which content
themes to view for the
V-Chip TV Rating
V-Chip Movie Rating
Rating Content
Rating Status
D
L
B
V
V
S
B
V
V
V
B
V
V
FV
Rating Settings
Area
"TV-MA" Blocked
"TV-14" Blocked
"TV-PG" Blocked
"TV-G" Blocked
"TV-Y7" Blocked
"TV-Y" Blocked
V
V
selected rating, and whether
the status of the content
theme is currently Viewable
(V) or Blocked (B).
Lets you see the current
block/view state of
age-based ratings and
associated content. The
Viewable (V) settings are
coded in green, and the
Blocked (B) settings are
coded in red.
B
Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content
theme limit.
Age-Based
Rating
USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-MA
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-14
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
TV-PG
TV-G
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual
dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-
believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y7
TV-Y
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For
example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in
other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out
higher ratings.
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch (see chart of age-
based ratings on previous page).
2. Highlight the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. In the example discussed
above, you would highlight TV-PG, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is
TV-G.
3. Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked. The status for the rating listed
to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked (and B).
4. Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password and re-enter password a
second time to confirm the password.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
Mature Audience Only
Parents Strongly Cautioned
Parental Guidance Suggested
General Audience
of the ratings back to Viewable (V).
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a
status of Blocked.
3. Press the OK button to select Viewable.
TV-Y7
Directed to Children 7 years
and older
Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked
rating become Viewable as well. They and the age-based rating
status are the only fields that automatically change back to
Viewable when you complete this process.
TV-Y
All Children
You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher,
then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.
To block program content:
1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the age-based ratings that correspond with the
lowest content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight TV-PG.)
3. Press the OK button to change content status from (V) Viewable to (B) Blocked. All higher ratings’ content
themes change to Blocked.
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.
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Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the
content themes back to (V) Viewable:
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) Viewable.
Content Themes
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the age-based rating
whose content theme you want to change to Viewable.
D
L
Sexually explicit dialogue
Adult language
Sexual situations
Violence
3. Press the OK button to change its status back to V. Your child would
then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content,
but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
S
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14
(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes,
such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.
V
FV
Fantasy Violence
4. Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password
and re-enter password a second time to confirm the password.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Main Menu
4
Parental Controls
4USA V-Chip
The V-Chip MPAA movie rating limits are set in this screen.
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
Go Back
0
1
2
You set movie (MPAA) rating limits by blocking movies rated above a
specified rating. How to block and view movie ratings is explained in the
next two sections.
V-Chip TV Rating
V-Chip Movie Rating
Rating
"X"
Status
Blocked
B
B
B
Blocked
Blocked
Blocked
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
"NC-17"
"R"
Not Rated
Movies
Viewable
To access the V-Chip Movie Rating menu:
"PG-13"
"PG"
"G"
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).
2. Select Parental Controls.
Press OK to set the movie rating limits which are enforced
when the TV is locked.
3. Select USA V-Chip.
4. Select V-Chip Movie Rating.
Blocking Movie Ratings
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G),
then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
To block movies:
1. Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would
highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is
PG.)
2. Press the OK button to change the button from Viewable to Blocked. All higher ratings automatically change to
Blocked.
3. Lock the TV as described above for rating limits to take effect.
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to
Viewable separately to view NR movies.
Viewing Movie Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Viewable:
1. Highlight the rating you want to view.
2. Press the OK button to change the button from Blocked to Viewable.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status
corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.
3. Lock the TV as described above for rating limits to take effect.
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Canada V-Chip
Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French.
Age-Based
Rating
Canada V-Chip English Rating System
Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence,
language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence
guidelines: may contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme,
intended for adult audiences. Other content guidelines: may contain graphic language and explicit
portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
18+
Viewers 14 and over. Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for
viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting
viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence guidelines: may contain intense scenes of violence.
Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other content guidelines:
may contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
14+
PG
Parental Guidance. Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable
for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for
unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence guidelines: depictions of conflict and/or
aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence.
Other content guidelines: may contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language.
Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
General Audience. Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed
specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence
guidelines: will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive
to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which
minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other content guidelines: there may be some
inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
G
Children 8 and Older. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and
over to watch on their own. Violence guidelines: violence will not be portrayed as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which
they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low
intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other content guidelines: there will be no
profanity, nudity or sexual content.
C8+
C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence guidelines: careful attention
is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be
no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited
to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other content guidelines:
there will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
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Age-Based
Rating
Canada V-Chip French Rating System
Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely
violent scenes.
18+
Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains
frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.
16+
13+
13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough
to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children
under the age of 13.
8+ (Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program is suitable for most
audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children. Viewing in the
company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children (under the age of 8) who do not
distinguish between reality and imagination.
8+
G
G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains no violence,
or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a
caricature, or in an unrealistic way.
Canada V-Chip
The English or French Canada V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which
TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:
Main Menu
4
Parental Controls
4Canada V-Chip
You may not need to set the options on this screen unless
you live in or near Canada.
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
Go Back
0
English Ratings
1
French Ratings
2
Rating
"18+"
"14+"
"PG"
Status
Blocked
B
B
B
Blocked
Blocked
Blocked
Viewable
Viewable
Viewable
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls
Not Rated
Movies
(TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
Blocked
"G"
"C8+"
"C"
2. Highlight Canada V-Chip and select either Canada’s English Ratings
or French Ratings.
Press OK to block or view programs with this rating and
corresponding themes. Press to return to the menu.
4
3. Once you get to the English or French Ratings screen, use the
arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked.
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Main Menu
4Parental Controls
Go Back
0
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes
as “Unrated” (USA) and “Exempt” (Canada) can be viewed. Note that
“Unrated” and “Exempt” TV programs may include news, sports,
political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,
public announcements, and programs without ratings, the movie rating
“N/A,” and the TV rating “None” and the Canadian rating of “Exempt.”
Block Unrated and Exempt Programs
View Unrated and Exempt Programs
Lock TV
1
Video Input List
2
Note: "Unrated" and "Exempt" TV programs may include
news, sports, political, religious, local and weather
programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
programs without ratings, the Movie rating "N/A",
the USA TV rating "None", and the Canadian rating of
"Exempt" (E).
Cable Channel List
3
Antenna Ch. List
4
USA V-Chip
5
Canada V-Chip
6
The TV must be locked for the V-Chip Unrated feature to be
enforced.
V-Chip Unrated
7
Front Button Block
8
Unrated programming can either be blocked or viewable when
the TV is locked. Press OK to continue.
Block Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt
programs are available.
View Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt
programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take
effect.
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Front Button Block
Main Menu
4Parental Controls
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s
front buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block
can:
Front Buttons Blocked
Lock TV
Front Buttons Unblocked
Video Input List
When the buttons on the TV are blocked and the TV is
locked, only the remote will control the TV. This keeps
children from playing with the buttons. It also keeps
children from watching TV when a guardian is not
present (you must hide the remote for this to be effective.)
Cable Channel List
Antenna Ch. List
•
•
Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV.
USA V-Chip
Note: If power to the TV is lost for a prolonged time (e.g.,
due to a power outage) the buttons become unblocked.
Canada V-Chip
V-Chip Unrated
Front Button Block
Press OK to block (disable) the buttons on the front of the TV.
Only the remote will control the TV.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote that is capable of operating the television.)
Don’t forget to lock the TV after you select Blocked. If you do not, the
front panel block will not take effect.
Note: If power to the TV is lost for an extended period, the buttons
become unblocked. Blocking the front buttons does not disable the
front input jacks.
Auto Tuning Feature
Main Menu
4Connections
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.
The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu
corresponds to the device buttons on the remote and the way you have
each device connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you’re
telling the TV what channel or input to tune to when you press the VCR,
DVD, AUDIO, AUX, or SAT•CABLE button on the remote control. This is
especially useful for going directly to an input like
Signal Strength
Channel Search
Signal Source
Auto Tuning
VCR
Front Input
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)
Not Connected
VCR2
RCA SAT2
Not Connected
Not Connected
DVD
Input 2
Special Features
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)
Not Connected
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.
HDMI/DVI.
Notes: The AUX button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner
receiver.
ON-OFF
learning
If you have two RCA satellite receivers, you can control each separately.
Program the second receiver with the AUX button using the 5001 code.
Then use the RCA SAT2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto tuning.
TV
DVD
VCR
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
1. Press MENU (the Main Menu appears).
2. Highlight Connections and press OK.
3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.
With the Auto Tuning feature, you can set up
the TV to tune to the channel or input you want
to watch by pressing that device’s button. Auto
Tuning for the TV button cannot be set.
4. Highlight the device button field and continually press OK to scroll
through the selection of inputs.
The choices and a brief explanation follow:
Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular device
connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune
to the correct channel when you press one of the device buttons on the
remote.
Channel 2, 3 or 4 Cable Input Device is connected to the CABLE
INPUT jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the
remote. Reminder: make sure the device’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch is
set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning.
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Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input Device is connected to the ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back
of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding
button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the device’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch is set to match
the channel you choose in Auto Tuning.
Input 1 Device is connected to the Input 1 Video (V) or S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and
you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button.
Input 2, Input 3 Compatible video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, is
connected to the Input 2 or 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT jacks (Y/Video, Pb, Pr) on the
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite/component video input when you
press the corresponding button.
Front Input Device is connected to the VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV and you want the
TV to tune to the front Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button.
HDMI Device is connected to the HDMI/DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to
tune to this input when you press the corresponding button.
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
The EAS works only if you have a digital cable card connected to the CableCARD slot on the back
of the TV. Your cable company informs you of emergency alert information related to your state
or local-level emergencies, such as Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and
Tornado Watches. When your TV receives a state or local-level emergency, a message is displayed
that lasts approximately 2 minutes, but can be replayed if necessary. During this time, you can’t
clear the information being displayed. In the rare event that there is an national-level emergency,
your TV would tune to a channel broadcasting the emergency information.
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Using the TV’s Menu System
Chapter Overview:
t Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels
t TV Guide Menu
t Picture Quality Menu
t Audio Menu
t Connections Menu
t Preferences Menu
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Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels
This section highlights your TV’s on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types of
screens. An overview follows.
Note: The Parental Controls menu items is discussed in the Features chapter, while
Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter.
Navigating the Menu System
Main Menu
The TV Guide Menu has screens for accessing and adjusting
the features of the TV Guide On Screen™ guide:
Go Back
0
1
2
The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is
TV Guide Menu
Picture Quality
•TV Guide On Screen: See whatʼs on TV.
•TV Guide Setup: Set up the TV Guide On Screen™ guide.
•TV Guide Label: Turn the channel label/logo on or off.
called the Main Menu. To use the Main Menu:
Audio
3
Parental Controls
Connections
4
5
6
7
1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).
Preferences
2. Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, down) to move through the menu
and highlight different options.
Assisted Setup
Press OK or
ꢀ
to access the TV Guide menu.
3. Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.
Tips
Note: Press the number button on the remote that matches the number
A shortcut method to access a menu item is to
press the number button on the remote that
matches the number next to the on-screen
menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 3
to go straight to the Audio menu.
next to the on-screen menu to select the option.
To exit the Main Menu:
•
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you
return to TV viewing.
Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re
ever unsure where you are in the menu system,
look at the menu path at the top (for example,
Main Menu, Picture Quality) or if you’re just
tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the
menus from the screen and start over again.
•
•
Press MENU.
Press 0 (Go Back) or GO BACK on the remote.
Menu path
On-Screen Help
Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu
selection. To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might
provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items. In addition,
a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are
in the menu system. At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that
explain the currently highlighted item.
Main Menu
ꢀConnections
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.
Signal Strength
Channel Search
Signal Source
Auto Tuning
VCR
Front Input
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)
Not Connected
VCR2
RCA SAT2
Not Connected
Not Connected
DVD
Input 2
Tip: If you indicated in
Special Features
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)
Not Connected
TV Guide Setup that
you have a cable box,
set the Auto Tuning for
SAT•CABLE to “Not
Connected”.
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.
Controls
Highlighted menu
selection
Help text
Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV. You can choose a setting,
enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are four types
of controls:
•
•
•
•
Sliders
Choice lists (check boxes, radio buttons)
Alpha/numeric entries
Menu (action, choice fields)
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Sliders
Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.
To make adjustments:
1. Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust.
2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical
slider. Press the left or right arrow button to adjust the indicator on a
horizontal slider.
50%
50%
50%
Choice Lists
Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from a list. Check
boxes let you select one or more options. A radio button lets you select only
one option.
1. Use the arrow buttons to move left/right/up/down.
Check boxes
Radio buttons
2. Press OK to select a radio button; press OK to select or de-select a check
box.
Turn TV On at:
+
Turn TV Off at:
+
Numeric Entries
1:15
12:00
pm
pm
-
-
Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers, passwords, and time values.
The number buttons on the remote and the arrow, channel up/down, volume
up/down, and MENU/OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the
information.
1. Use the left/right arrow button to highlight the field.
2. To enter time values, such as the Wake-Up Timer, highlight the + or - field
and press OK to change the time, or simply use the number buttons. To
enter passwords, you must use the number buttons.
On-screen Menu Items
Go Back
0
1
2
3
The on-screen menu items are used to access the information and/or change
the settings of the specific item highlighted. Highlight the item with the up
and down arrow buttons. Then press OK or right arrow button to access the
item’s information. To make a selection in one step, press the number button
corresponding to the item.
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Action Buttons
Start
An on-screen button that performs the action labelled on the button is an action
button. Press the right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select.
VCR
Choice Fields
Front Input
A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices. Press OK to select
the next entry within the choice field. Moving the highlight to a different choice
field, pressing CLEAR, or exiting the menu saves the selection previously made.
VCR2
Not Connected
DVD
Input 2
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Main Menu
TV Guide Menu
The TV Guide Menu has screens for accessing and adjusting
the features of the TV Guide On Screen™ guide:
Go Back
0
1
2
TV Guide Menu
Picture Quality
The TV Guide Menu contains options that let you access and adjust features of
•TV Guide On Screen: See whatʼs on TV.
•TV Guide Setup: Set up the TV Guide On Screen™ guide.
•TV Guide Label: Turn the channel label/logo on or off.
the TV Guide On Screen guide:
Audio
3
Parental Controls
Connections
4
5
6
7
TV Guide On Screen Accesses the TV Guide On Screen system. Go to
page 46 for more information.
Preferences
Assisted Setup
Press OK or ꢀ to access the TV Guide menu.
TV Guide Setup Allows you to view the options you set in the TV Guide
Setup. Go to page 21 for more information.
TV Guide Setup Allows you to turn on or off the channel label or logo
that appears, if available, when you change channels.
Main Menu
Picture Quality Menu
The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the
picture for each of the TV's inputs:
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
TV Guide Menu
Picture Quality
The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture
Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Reduction, Green
Stretch, Edge Enhancement, Contrast Expand, and Advanced Settings. Each one
is described below.
•Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.
•Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings.
•Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel.
•Color Warmth: Adjust the color to Cool, Warm, or Normal.
•Noise Reduction: Reduce picture "static" or interference.
•Green Stretch: Intensify and enhance shades of green.
•Edge Enhancement: Make the picture's edges sharper.
•Contrast Expand: Intensify and enhance shades of black.
•Advanced Settings: Fine-tune the picture and its position.
Audio
Parental Controls
Connections
Preferences
6
7
Assisted Setup
Press OK or
ꢀ
to access the Picture Quality menu.
Note: When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu, the graphics
become transparent so you can see how your adjustments affect the
picture.
To access the Picture Quality menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).
2. Highlight Picture Quality and press OK (the Picture Quality options appear).
Note: When making Picture Quality changes, inputs are all adjusted
independent of each other. Digital cable and antenna channels are
adjusted independent of analog cable and antenna channels.
Picture Settings
The Picture Settings menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the
picture looks. Your options under the Picture Settings menu are:
Main Menu
4Picture Quality
The Personal picture presets settings are:
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.
5
50%
50%
5
50%
50%
5
50%
Color The richness of the color.
Black
Level
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Tint The balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level The brightness of the picture.
Sharpness The crispness of the edges in the picture.
Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you
are viewing. Press OK to adjust the picture settings.
To create picture settings for the video inputs:
1. Press the INPUT button while in the Picture Settings menu until the correct
Video Input Channel appears in the upper right corner.
2. Press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to select the
slider.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to operate the slider. The setting is
changed and saved to the Input you’re currently tuned.
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Picture Presets
Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the six preset
picture settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame,
Professional, and Personal.
Main Menu
4Picture Quality
Go Back
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Vibrant Day
Natural
Contrast
Color
Tint
Black Level
Sharpness
65%
70%
55%
60%
55%
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Cinematic (Night)
Videogame
Professional
Personal
Auto Color
On
Cool
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
Frame Comb
High
Low
High
Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room. After you
select a preset, the settings listed to the right are adjusted automatically.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Press 3 to return to the menu.
If you choose Personal, you can customize each picture quality setting to your
desired level, and a message appears asking if you want to save those settings.
After you’ve saved your personal settings, you can go back into the menu and
select a different picture preset. For example, if you normally use Personal but
want to watch a show in Vibrant (Day) lighting, choose Vibrant (Day), watch
the show, and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing
Personal. The PRESETS button on the remote works with Picture Presets. Go to
the Remote chapter for more information.
Tip
To create a temporary personal setting, make
your changes and when the message appears
asking if you want to save the setting, select
No. The preset is saved until you change the
channel or input.
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Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. Choose On or
When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone
variations.
Off, depending on your preference.
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or
6
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
to point to an option, then press OK to select
Color Warmth
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Cool
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Warm
Color Warmth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture. The
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Color Warmth automatically adjusts the "temperature" of
the picture. Cool gives a more blue pallete of picture colors.
Warm gives a more red pallete of picture colors.
feature lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments:
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
Cool More blue.
Normal Standard picture color.
Warm More red.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or
6
to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
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Frame Comb
Adaptive
Off
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Noise Reduction displays a list that lets you set one of the three settings that
allows you to reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. A different
Noise Reduction setting can be stored for each input, but only applies to
components connected to the composite inputs. You can set the Noise Reduction
to Frame Comb, Adaptive, or Off. The settings are explained in the on-screen
help text.
Noise Reduction reduces the appearance of video noise
on composite video sources, giving a smoother picture.
For other sources of video, the Noise Reduction is not active.
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
The Frame Comb setting provides a constant level of
improvement. In the Adaptive setting additional filtering
is applied, increasing only as the noise content increases.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Green Stretch
Green Stretch makes green “greener” and increases the saturation. For example,
nature shows and sporting events are especially enhanced by this feature. The
options are Off, Low, and High.
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Low
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Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
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Edge Enhancement
Edge Enhancement makes the edges of the video steeper, sharper, and crisper.
There are three options for the edge enhancement: Off, Low, or High. If artifacts
appear in the video, change the setting to Low or Off.
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Off
Low
High
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Edge Enhancement "replaces" gradual edge transitions in
the video with steeper edges. This creates a picture with
sharper edges.
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Contrast Expand
Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black
parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level
from one scene to the next. The options are Off, Low, and High.
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Off
Low
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Picture Settings
Picture Presets
Auto Color
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Advanced Settings
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enhance picture performance:
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The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust
picture position. When you select Advanced Settings, a submenu appears with
options:
Picture Settings
Picture Presets
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•Film Mode: Improve the quality of movie playback.
•Horizontal Position: Center the picture left/right.
•Vertical Position: Center the picture up/down.
•Smoothing Adjust: Improve picture sharpness and clarity.
•Reset Controls: Sets this input's settings to factory defaults.
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Advanced Settings
Film Mode Automatically detects video sources that were originally
recorded on film and converted to a different format. Film mode modifies
the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original, a
process called reverse 3:2 pulldown. Film mode is applied to all inputs.
Options are:
Press OK or
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to access the Advanced Settings menu.
• Advanced The default and recommended setting.
• On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with
film-based sources.
• Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing distortions in
your picture.
Horizontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right. Press the right arrow
button to move the slider right and move the picture to the right. Press the left arrow button
to move the slider left and move the picture to the left.
Vertical Position Allows you to adjust the picture up and down. Press the right arrow
button to move the slider right and move the picture up. Press the left arrow button to
move the slider left and move the picture down.
Smoothing Adjust Allows you to adjust the lines of the picture so they appear smooth.
Press the left/right arrow buttons to move the lines in the test pattern until they’re smooth.
Reset Controls Menu button resets all Picture Quality controls to their original factory
settings (except Personal Picture Preset, Horizontal and Vertical Position, and Smoothing
Adjust) for the currently tuned input (see on-screen text). To reset the settings, you must:
1. Tune to the input you would like to reset.
2. Press MENU to access the Main Menu.
3. From the Advanced Settings menu, select Reset Controls, and then select Reset to reset
the settings for the currently tuned input.
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The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features
and for tweaking the sound:
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The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio menu,
press MENU on the remote, and then select Audio from the main menu. The
following audio items can be adjusted: Equalizer Presets, Audio Processor, Sound
Logic, Audio Mode, SAP, Balance, and Audio Connections.
•Equalizer Presets: Select a preset or adjust the equalizer.
•Audio Processor: Choose the way for programs to sound.
•Sound Logic: Turn it on to minimize variations in volume.
•Audio Mode: Select default or current audio for digital TV.
•SAP: Turn on SAP to hear different audio for NTSC sources.
•Balance: Shift the audio between the left and right speakers.
•Audio Connections: Set up to match your sound system.
Audio
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Assisted Setup
Press OK orꢀto access the Audio menu.
Equalizer Presets
Main Menu
Flat
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Videogame Preset Settings
Standard
Cinematic
Music
Equalizer Presets
Audio Processor
Sound Logic
Audio Mode
SAP
+12 dB
You can select one of the seven-band Equalizer Presets or create your own
personal preset. The seven-band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio
frequency settings. The equalizer can only be changed if the Fixed/Variable
Audio Output is set to Variable Output, Speakers On in the Audio Connections
menu. If the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set to Fixed Output, you cannot
make changes to the equalizer and the bands are set to 0dB. However, the
graphic equalizer levels for Variable Output, Speakers On are stored in memory
in case you switch from Fixed Output back to Variable Output, Speakers On.
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For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a
Personal preset with the equalizer. Press OK to continue.
Note: Equalizer Presets are stored for each input. All other audio feature
settings are stored globally across all inputs and not per input.
Audio Processor
The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers when the TV is set to
using the Variable Output. The selected setting affects all inputs and tuners.
Main Menu
Select a default for NTSC (analog) sources:
Mono
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Stereo
Select a default for sound expansion:
Off
SRS
SRS TruSurround XT
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To create the settings:
SRS FOCUS
Audio Connections
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Press ꢁ or ꢂ to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Press ꢃ to return to the menu.
1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).
2. Select Audio, and then Audio Processor. The following options appear:
Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should only be
used when the stereo signal is weak. The channel banner displays the word
Mono when you have selected Mono and SRS is turned off.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front
channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The
channel banner displays the word Stereo when you have selected Stereo
and SRS is turned off.
The following options are available only if the Fixed/Variable Output is set to
Variable Output, Speakers On in the Audio Connections menu:
Off No SRS processing is applied to the audio.
Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.
Delivers a panoramic 3D sound stage from stereo material. Use the SRS
FOCUS adjustment on the right to adjust the clarity.
Creates a virtual surround sound from multichannel source material
through any two-speaker playback system. Use the SRS Dialog Clarity
adjustment on the right to adjust the clarity
TruSurround XT, SRS and (
) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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Acting like a dynamic range limiter; it compresses the dynamic range to limit
sudden volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you
sometimes hear when a commercial starts). Choose On or Off, depending on
your preference.
Equalizer Presets
Audio Processor
Sound Logic
Audio Mode
SAP
Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio
track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and
maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the
dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases (for
example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear
when a commercial starts).
Balance
Audio Connections
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Audio Mode
Main Menu
Default Audio Mode
English
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The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want
Equalizer Presets
Audio Processor
Sound Logic
Audio Mode
SAP
Spanish
Change Audio
French
The number of Audio Modes available
for the current program is 1.
to hear for ATSC (digital TV) programs. If the Audio Mode icon (
) in the
German
Italian
If the Default Audio Mode is available, then it
will be heard; otherwise, the mode listed
above is heard. Use the button above
to change the current program's audio.
Audio Mode is only available for
banner lights, it means there is more than one audio mode available. The
system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio mode from the
menu when the channel you are viewing is a digital channel and the specified
language is available for that program.
Japanese
Korean
Chinese
Balance
digital-TV (ATSC) programs.
Audio Connections
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Mode
(if more than one is available).
In the Audio Mode menu, highlight the default audio mode you usually want to
hear by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press
OK to hear that language by default whenever available on a channel.
Some programs can have audio mode available that can be heard but that
cannot be set as the default. To select and hear those audio modes, navigate to
the “Change Audio” action button and select OK, or use the SOUND button on
the remote.
Note: You can change the Audio Mode temporarily by pressing the
SOUND button on the remote control. Changing channels reverts the
Audio Mode back to the default Audio Mode originally selected in the
menu.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
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When turned on and available, Second Audio Program plays the analog
program’s audio in a second language. SAP is also used to broadcast a
program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. SAP
might also contain audio which is totally unrelated to the video.
Equalizer Presets
Audio Processor
Sound Logic
Audio Mode
SAP
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SAP stands for "Second Audio Program". When SAP is
available for a program, the SAP icon in the channel banner
will light up. SAP content can be another language,
descriptions for the visually impaired, or audio not related
to the program (for example, music or news).
If you set "SAP On" and SAP is available for a program, you
will hear SAP for any channel where it is available. SAP is
only available for analog (NTSC) programs.
Balance
Audio Connections
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Notes: SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
programs, not digital programs.
You can activate SAP (if available) temporarily with the SOUND button.
Changing channels or inputs reverts SAP back to the SAP menu setting.
Balance
Main Menu
ꢀAudio
Set the balance using the left and right arrows on the
remote control.
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Audio Processor
Sound Logic
Audio Mode
SAP
The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers and the headphone output.
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Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the left and right speakers.
Note: Balance applies if the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set
to Variable Output, Speakers On. See the following page for more
information.
Balance
Audio Connections
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Balance allows you to adjust speaker balance output. Use
the ꢃ and ꢀkeys to adjust the speaker balance left or right.
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Audio Connections
The Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated with
audio. When you select Audio Connections, a submenu appears with options:
Fixed/Variable Out, Digital Audio Out, and DVI Audio Input.
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The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up
inputs or outputs that are associated with audio:
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SAP
•Fixed/Variable Out: Choose output type; set up subwoofer.
•Digital Audio Out: Choose either Auto Select or PCM output.
•DVI Audio Input: Choose a TV audio input for a DVI device.
Balance
Audio Connections
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Fixed/Variable Out Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s front
internal speakers on or off and set the Fixed/Variable audio output to a
fixed or variable volume output level. The choices are:
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Select the default for the Fixed/Variable Output:
Variable Output, Speakers On
Variable Output, Speakers Off
Fixed Output, Speakers Off
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Digital Audio Out
DVI Audio Input
Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV.
Use Fixed Output when connecting to an audio receiver or
amplifier with its own remote control for volume control.
• Variable Output, Speakers On Turns the TV’s front speakers On
and allows variable output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio
receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV.
Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output?
No
Yes
"Yes" sends low-freq. audio to SUB OUT jack and hi-freq. to
the TV speakers. "No" sends full-range audio to TV speakers.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
• Variable Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV’s front speakers Off
and allows variable output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio
receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV.
• Fixed Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV’s front speakers Off
and provides fixed output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT jack to a receiver or amplifier. With the Fixed Output, the
TV’s volume control, graphic equalizer, and mute are disabled. This
output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier that
has its own remote control for controlling the volume.
• Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output?
This option only appears when Variable Output, Speakers On is
selected. Select Yes if you want the low frequency audio sent from
the SUBWOOFER Out jack to the connected external subwoofer and
high frequency audio sent to the TV’s speakers; select No to send
full-range audio to the TV’s speakers. For the Speakers Off option, the
SUBWOOFER Out jack is always enabled.
Digital Audio Out Allows you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound
if transmitted and you’ve connected a six-channel receiver to the TV’s
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable. Choose the
correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu:
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Auto Select
PCM
Fixed/Variable Out
Digital Audio Out
DVI Audio Input
Choosing Auto Select will send a Dolby Digital signal (when
available) out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of
the TV. If Dolby Digital is not available then a PCM signal is
sent out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT.
Choosing PCM will always send a PCM signal out of the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT.
• Auto Select Your TV automatically chooses between Dolby Digital
and PCM based on the audio signal it is receiving. This is the best
selection if you have a decoder with Dolby Digital and PCM that was
manufactured in the last several years.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
• PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) The TV sends all signals through the
Digital Audio Output in PCM.
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Select the TV audio input where the DVI audio is connected.
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DVI Audio Input Allows you to select the audio input you’re using if
you’ve connected an HDMI/DVI cable adapter to the DVI input. Select from
the inputs listed. Go to page 16 for more information.
Fixed/Variable Out
Digital Audio Out
DVI Audio Input
Because an HDMI output carries the audio signal on the same
cable as the video, no setup is needed. However, if you
connect a DVI output to the TV's HDMI input, you need to
connect the separate DVI audio to one of the TV's audio
inputs and select that input in this screen. The TV will use
that audio input for sound when it displays a DVI signal.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
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Connections Menu
The Connections menu has screens for specifying and
optimizing the connections (inputs) to the TV:
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•Signal Strength: Check the strengths of antenna channels.
•Channel Search: Search for available channels in your area.
•Signal Source: Lost remote? This screen changes inputs.
•Auto Tuning: Create one button access to your devices.
•Special Features: For advanced users only.
The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your
television. Items in the Connections menu are: Signal Strength, Channel Search,
Signal Source, Video Input Setup, Auto Tuning, and Special Features.
Picture Quality
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Press OK orꢀto access the Connections menu.
Signal Strength
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This screen lists any antenna channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the
channel number, the station name (only when tuned and available, e.g. NBC),
whether the channel is digital or analog, which tuner is picking up the channel,
and current signal strength of digital channels.
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Antenna Input
Analog
Strength: N/A
Strength: 95
Strength: N/A
Strength: N/A
Strength: 94
Signal Strength
Channel Search
Signal Source
Auto Tuning
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Digital
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Analog
Antenna Input
Analog
Special Features
Antenna Input
Digital
When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list, the TV attempts to tune
to that channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal
strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a
digital channel will be shown as “- -” until the signal is strong enough for use,
then numbers will appear. Analog channels will always have the display,
“N/A”, since analog signal strength is not measured.
Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to
help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna(s).
Only primary channels appear in the list. Cable channels and digital
subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, do not appear.
Note: If you have an antenna connected to the Antenna and Cable
Inputs, press the ANT•CAB button to view your channels on the Antenna
Input, or vice-versa.
Channel Search
Main Menu
Input to search:
Cable Input
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Channel Search finds channels
for you. Check fewer boxes to
make the search faster (but
less complete) and vice versa.
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Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the TV channels
available through the Antenna and Cable inputs. 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) aren’t placed in the channel list.
Signal Strength
Channel Search
Signal Source
Auto Tuning
Antenna Input
Channels to search:
Digital channels
Analog channels
The first time that you do a
Channel Search, put a check in
all the boxes to do a thorough
search for channels.
Other search options:
Detect antenna or cable setting
Include previously found channels in search
Special Features
To add a channel that Channel
Search didn't find, clear all
menus and directly tune to the
channel with the number keys.
Start
To do a full channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. For
example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight Cable
Input and press OK to place a check mark in the box. Select Start to begin the
setup.
Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search
features that are checked above.
Tip
Notes: Channel Search with all options selected takes some time to
complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being
searched.
You can still add a channel that was not found
by Channel Search. Clear any on-screen menus,
and tune to it by using the number buttons on
the remote. If the channel can be tuned, it will
be added to the channel list for that tuner.
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT or the CableCARD
slot is in use, don’t check the Cable Input box.
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Signal Source
Auto Tuning
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you
would like the signal to come: Cable Input, Antenna Input, or Video Inputs. The
same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up Auto
Tuning on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button. But, if you misplace the
remote, this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source.
Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote control
and need a way to tune to a different antenna or to go to
the video inputs. Use the arrows to highlight the rectangle
then press OK or MENU-OK to scroll to the input you want.
Special Features
You can select a source from the available signal sources.
Press OK to continue.
Auto Tuning
Main Menu
ꢀConnections
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when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.
This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to your
TV. It lets you program a component button on the remote control (VCR, AUX,
DVD, SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO) so that pressing the button automatically turns
on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (go to Chapter 3
for detailed information).
Signal Strength
Channel Search
Signal Source
Auto Tuning
VCR
Front Input
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)
Not Connected
VCR2
RCA SAT2
Not Connected
Not Connected
DVD
Input 2
Tip: If you indicated in
Special Features
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)
Not Connected
TV Guide Setup that
you have a cable box,
set the Auto Tuning for
SAT•CABLE to “Not
Connected”.
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.
Notes: The AUX button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner
receiver.
If you have two RCA satellite receivers, you can control each separately.
Program the second receiver with the AUX button using the 5001 code.
Then use the RCA SAT2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto
tuning.
Special Features
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The special features options are mostly intended for commercial/retail use.
Off: Initial Channel is disabled
On: Go to last input or channel selected
On: Go to Cable Input
Initial Channel
Initial Volume
Maximum Volume
CableCARD Tools
CableCARD Reset
Remote Setup
Initial Channel You can select the tuner and channel or input that your
TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on by plugging it back in.
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Note: An Initial Channel setting of "On" will be enabled only
when the TV is plugged back in or electricity is otherwise
restored to the TV. Initial Channel is not enabled from the
turning on of the TV with the remote or front buttons.
Initial Volume This feature works only if the Initial Channel feature is
set to On. Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on.
Press ꢁ or ꢂ to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press ꢃ to return to the menu.
Maximum Volume This feature is intended to stop the volume from
being turned up too loudly. Set the volume at the loudest level you would
want to hear.
CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV
services when a digital cable card is inserted into the back of the TV and
you have subscribed to digital cable service. Go to page 10 for more
information on using your digital cable card.
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Network Setup
Initial Channel
Initial Volume
Maximum Volume
CableCARD Tools
CableCARD Reset
Remote Setup
CableCARD™ Status
CableCARD™ Pairing
Conditional Access
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The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of card
you have inserted into your TV. The graphic to the left is an example of
what you might see. Select an option to view more information.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3 to return to the menu.
Some CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed
on more than one page. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page, for example, as the
graphic to the left shows, and simply press the OK button on the remote
to read more text. If more than one link appears, use the arrow buttons to
highlight the one you want. To exit the screen, press CLEAR on the remote.
This screen is provided by
your local cable TV company.
CableCARD Reset If you experience problems with your digital cable,
try resetting your digital cable card. Press the right arrow to select Reset and
then press the OK button on the remote. If problems persist, contact your
cable company.
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Remote Setup This features allows you to control three different RCA TVs.
Main Menu4Connections4Special Features
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Select the remote mode that this TV should respond to:
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This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other, and they
also have this menu option, but you want to control them independent of
each other. Program a second RCA TV to the DVD, VCR, AUX, SAT•CABLE,
or AUDIO component button, using the TV2 code 1222. Select the TV2
option in that TV’s Remote Setup menu. If you have a third RCA TV, program
a component button using the TV3 code 1223. Select the TV3 option in
that TV’s Remote Setup menu. Go to Chapter 2 for more information on
programming your remote.
TV (default)
TV2
Initial Channel
Initial Volume
Maximum Volume
CableCARD Tools
CableCARD Reset
Remote Setup
TV3
Use this screen if you want to set up this RCA TV
to respond to a different RCA TV remote mode. By
doing so, you can independently control two RCA
TVs that are near each other simply by changing the mode
of the remote. A third RCA TV can be added to the
same location and controlled separately if it has this screen
and is set up to respond to a remote mode that is different
than the first two RCA TVs.
Remote Setup can be used to control up to three TV's in the
same location. Press OK to continue.
Main Menu
Preferences Menu
The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to
match your personal preferences:
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TV Guide Menu
The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your
personal preferences. Features in the Preferences menu are: Closed Captioning,
Screen Format, Time Menu, Color Scheme, Translucency, Menu Language, and
Lamp Power.
•Closed Captioning: Choose the look and type of captions.
•Screen Format: How to format a picture on the 16:9 screen.
•Time Menu: Set up time-related features.
Picture Quality
Audio
•Color Scheme: Pick a color for the menu system.
Parental Controls
Connections
Preferences
•Translucency: Pick a level of translucency for the menus.
•Menu Language: Select from English, Español, and Français.
•Power Indicator: Set the brightness level or turn it off.
•Lamp Power: Set the TV's lamp to a preferred brightness.
Assisted Setup
Press OK orꢀto access the Preferences menu.
Closed Captioning
You may set the type of captioning displayed. Choices within the Closed
Captioning menu are: Caption Display, Analog Captions, Digital Captions,
Caption Priority, and Caption Style.
Main Menu
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The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed
captioning features to match your personal preferences:
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Closed Captioning
Screen Format
Time Menu
•Caption Display: Select when captions should appear.
•Analog Captions: Select a default service for analog TV.
•Digital Captions: Select a default service for digital TV.
•Caption Priority: Select digital or analog caption priority.
•Caption Style: Select the appearance of digital captions.
Color Scheme
Translucency
Menu Language
Power Indicator
Lamp Power
The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how
captions look and act. Press OK to continue.
Caption Display
Main Menu4Preferences4Closed Captioning
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On
The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. HDMI/DVI input is not
supported by Closed Captioning (CC); try the component’s menu system for CC
options.
Off
Caption Display
Analog Captions
Digital Captions
Caption Priority
Caption Style
On When Muted
You can choose when closed captioning information
should be displayed on the screen.
Note: Not all programs have closed captioning and closed
captioning is not supported on the HDMI input.
On Captioning information is always shown when it’s available on a
channel or input.
Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is
displayed when it is available. Press OK to continue.
Off No captioning information is displayed.
On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when available
and the TV’s sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button
on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen,
if available.)
Notes: Use the CC button on the remote to toggle CC on and off. Go to
the remote section for more information. Changing channels or inputs
restores CC to the default setting.
If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu (Fixed Output,
Speakers Off), Closed Captioning won’t appear when you press the
MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted.
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Main Menu4Preferences4Closed Captioning
Analog Captions
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You can select a mode or source of
CC1
closed captions for analog-TV
programs.
CC2
You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for
displaying captioning information for analog channels or digital channels, if
available. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one
you want to see on the screen.
Caption Display
Analog Captions
Digital Captions
Caption Priority
Caption Style
CC3
If the "Caption Priority" feature is set
to "Use the analog captions", then the
analog caption mode you select is
also used for digital-TV programs.
CC4
Text 1
Text 2
Text 3
Text 4
Note: CC1 and Text 1 are the
primary caption and text services.
CC Displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text
on top of the picture as it is received.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Text Displays information at one particular position (such as the bottom
third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath the text.
You can choose between eight closed caption modes:
• CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The
captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s
dialog.
• CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning
or text is often a secondary language translation, simplified English, or
displayed at a slower rate.
• CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and
broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1
and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.
Main Menu4Preferences4Closed Captioning
Digital Captions
You can select a closed caption, service mode (1-6) for digital channels.
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Service 1
Service 2
Service 3
Service 4
Service 5
Service 6
You can select a mode or source of
closed captions for digital-TV
programs.
Caption Display
Analog Captions
Digital Captions
Caption Priority
Caption Style
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If the "Caption Priority" feature is set
to "Use the digital captions", then the
digital caption mode you select is
used for digital-TV programs.
Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages, respectively.
Note: Services 1 and 2 usually have
the primary and secondary language
captions for an area, respectively.
Service 3 and Service 4, 5, 6 are additional caption sources that may be
available. Specific label names may be displayed (e.g., Spanish) instead of a
generic label (e.g., Service 1), if available.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Caption Priority
Main Menu
4Preferences4Closed Captioning
If a digital TV program has both analog and digital captions:
Use the digital captions if available, otherwise use analog
Use the analog captions at all times
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You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV
programs that have both or either. The captions are displayed if turned on in
Caption Display.
Caption Display
Analog Captions
Digital Captions
Caption Priority
Caption Style
A digital TV program may include analog-TV captions and
digital-TV captions, either one of the two, or neither of the
two. The setting above will determine which type of
captions the TV will display.
Analog captions will be used more often in the early years
of digital TV broadcasting. Digital captions are more
advanced and have new capabilities.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
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Caption Style
Main Menu
4Preferences4Closed Captioning
When available digital captions can be displayed using:
Your custom settings below.*
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Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for
the following options:
Caption Display
Analog Captions
Digital Captions
Caption Priority
Caption Style
The caption providerʼs default setting.
Standard
Font 1
Magenta
Yellow
Transparent
Translucent
Caption Size
Caption Font
Aa Bb Cc
Caption Color
Note: Custom settings only apply to digital captions and when caption
content allows it.
Background Color
Background Opacity
Caption Opacity
*If you enable the custom settings, they are applied only on
the digital TV captions and when the caption content allows it.
Press OK to select one fo the three Caption sizes. Press 3to
return to the menu.
Caption Size The font size (Standard, Large, Small) of the text characters.
Caption Font A complete assortment of letters, numbers, punctuation
marks, etc. of a given font design. You have eight fonts with varying styles
of spacing from which to choose.
Note: A preview graphic of the caption font appears on the right of the
screen.
Caption Color Allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.
Background Color Allows you to choose the background color: White,
Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.
Background Opacity Allows you to change the see-through background
options: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.
Caption Opacity Allows you to change the see-through caption options:
Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.
Screen Format
The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image is displayed on
screen. The options are Normal, Cinerama, FlexWide, or Zoom. If you want to
adjust your image, choose an option below:
Main MenuꢀPreferences
Normal
4:3
Use this screen to set
a
default
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for how video is displayed for:
Antenna Input- Analog.
16:9
Closed Captioning
Screen Format
Time Menu
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2
Each input can have different
Screen Format and AFS settings.
Cinerama
4:3
4:3
4:3
16:9
16:9
16:9
To the left are examples of
different Screen Format modes
on 4:3 and 16:9 video. Cinerama
canʼt be used for 16:9 signals, so
Normal is applied.
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FlexWide
Color Scheme
Translucency
While watching TV, override the
menu default with the FORMAT
Zoom
Menu Language
Normal The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered with bars on the right
and left sides of the screen. The 16:9 image is kept to its 16:9 format.
key. Going to
a
new input
restores the menu default.
Use Automatic Format Switching (AFS)
Power Indicator
Lamp Power
Screen format determines the format and size of the picture
on the display screen. Press OK to continue.
Cinerama The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered, expanding in the
horizontal direction to fill the display with little distortion. Cinerama isn’t
available for 16:9, so the Normal format is displayed.
FlexWide The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by
approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same. The 16:9 image is
compressed in width.
Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33%
and the vertical size increases by approximately 33%. Edges of the image
might be cropped. The 16:9 image is zoomed in on, possibly cropping the
edges of the image.
Note: When recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, use
Normal or FlexWide to record the video closest to its original format.
Turn on Automatic Format Switching so that as you change channels, the TV
will change formats for you.
Notes: The format of some video cannot be changed.
The FORMAT button on the remote lets you change the format with a
one-button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu.
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Time Menu
Main Menu
The current time is 3:58 PM.
Daily Timer On
ꢀPreferencesꢀTime Menu
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The Time menu lets you set up time-related features. Time menu consists of
Sleep Timer
Wake-Up Timer
Time of Day
Daily Timer Off
Turn TV On at:
Turn TV Off at:
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Sleep Timer, Wake-Up Timer, and Time of Day.
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12:00 pm
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1 hour, 15 minutes
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When the timer is on, it will turn the TV on and tune to:
Antenna Input
Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a
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Sub-Channel
specific time.
Tip: You can also use Wake-up Timer as a burglar deterrent
or to turn the TV on for your favorite show.
A timer can be set to turn on the TV everyday then turn it
off after a period of time. Press OK to continue.
Wake-Up Timer Used to turn the TV on and off at a specific time every
day of the week and tune to a specific channel or video input.
Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually. If you don’t
enter the time, it is acquired from the last tuned digital channel. Make sure
you check the time acquired is correct.
Note: If you enter the time manually, you must remember to set your
TV’s time when the time changes to Daylight Saving Time. Sleep Timer
and Wake-Up Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to
change the TV’s time.
Color Scheme
Main MenuꢀPreferences
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Sky Blue
Emerald
Raspberry
Plum
Select from among four colors (Sky Blue, Emerald, Raspberry, and Plum) to
Closed Captioning
Screen Format
Time Menu
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2
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change the color of the menu system and banner.
You can select from one of four colors for the menu system
and the channel banner.
Color Scheme
Translucency
Note: The TV Guide On Screen system colors are unaffected.
Menu Language
Power Indicator
Lamp Power
Press ꢁ or ꢂ to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press ꢃto return to the menu.
Translucency
You can change the translucency (see-through) level of the menu screens.
Adjust the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons.
Main MenuꢀPreferences
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The translucency level you set is applied to the on-screen
menu system and channel banner for all inputs.
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Closed Captioning
Screen Format
Time Menu
Color Scheme
Translucency
Note: This does not apply to TV Guide On Screen system.
Menu Language
Power Indicator
Lamp Power
Pressꢃorꢀto move the indicator to the desired
translucency level for the on-screen menus.
Main Menu ꢀPreferences
Menu Language
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English
Highlight with the ꢁand ꢂ arrows. Select with the OK button.
Closed Captioning
Screen Format
Time Menu
The menu language can be changed to one of three languages: English, Spanish
or French. The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted
Setup menu.
Español
Resalte con las flechas ꢁ y ꢂ. Seleccione con el botón OK.
Color Scheme
Translucency
Menu Language
Power Indicator
Lamp Power
Mise en surbrillance avec ꢁ et ꢂ. Sélection avec OK.
Note: Spanish and French are not available in TV Guide On Screen
system.
Press ꢁor ꢂto point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press ꢀ to return to the menu.
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Power Indicator
Main MenuꢀPreferences
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You can change the brightness of the lighted power
indicator on the front of the TV by pressing ꢃorꢀon the
remote. This setting at the extreme left turns the off the light.
The setting at the extreme right is the maximum brightness
setting.
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You can adjust the brightness of the power indicator that illuminates on the
front of the TV when the TV is on. Press the left arrow on the remote to dim the
light or turn it off completely by moving the slider all the way to the left. Press
the right arrow button on the remote to brighten the light.
Closed Captioning
Screen Format
Time Menu
Color Scheme
Power Indicator
Menu Language
Power Indicator
Lamp Power
Pressꢃorꢀto set a brightness level of the power indicator
on the front of the TV. “Off” is at the very left.
Lamp Power
Main Menu ꢀPreferences
The TV's lamp can be set to have either:
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Brighter Picture
Longer life
Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system. Eventually, the lamp (like
a light bulb) will need to be replaced and you’ll need to know your lamp type.
Check the menu for your lamp type and write it down on page 1 for future
reference. The Lamp Power menu enables you to extend the life of the lamp
(choose Longer Life), or provide the brightest possible picture (choose Brighter
Picture).
Closed Captioning
Screen Format
Time Menu
You can choose the lamp's power setting. The "Longer Life"
setting produces a picture that is less bright, however, it
should extend the life of the lamp as compared to the
"Brighter Picture" setting. Choose a selection that best fits
your viewing environment and intended usage of the TV.
Color Scheme
Translucency
Menu Language
This TV uses Lamp Type __. Please make a note of it for
future reference.
Power Indicator
Lamp Power
The lamp that lights the TV picture can be set for a brighter
picture or a longer life (less bright). Press OK to continue.
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Other Information
Chapter Overview:
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Troubleshooting
• Lamp Replacement Information
• HDTV Specifications
• Accessory Information
• Limited Warranty
• Care and Cleaning
• FCC Information
• Index
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video?
Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to view local digital channels. You
might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 9 for more information.
How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?
There are three different ways to tell if your channel is digital or not. Press the INFO button
to display the channel banner. Look at the left corner for a channel number. Channels with
a primary channel and a subchannel is a digital channel, but not all digital channels have
subchannels. Look at the right corner for the format (4:3 for analog and sometimes digital;
16:9 for digital) and resolution the TV is receiving. Go to page 26 for more information.
Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them
there’s nothing there?
Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as
video-on-demand. When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen displays Unusable
Signal. You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list.
Remove these in the Channel List menu. Go to page 55 for more information.
Why does the first channel search take a long time?
If you’ve checked each box in the channel search menu, the TV is looking for all available
channels in the channel list. If you do have digital channels, the TV is also searching for
each subchannel of that digital channel.
How do I control other devices I’ve connected to the TV?
Because your TV came with a universal remote, you can program your remote to the
button corresponding with the device you have connected to your TV. Go to page 36 for
information on programming your remote.
Why do I have sound, but no picture when I turn on my TV?
There is a lamp inside the TV which needs approximately one minute to reach full
brightness. You’ll hear audio during this time and the picture increasingly gets brighter as
the lamp warms up.
Why are there black bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?
Analog channels are sent in a 4:3 format, which cannot fill a 16:9 screen like your TV. Most
digital channels are sent in a 16:9 format which do fill your screen, but sometimes are sent
in 4:3. It depends on how the station is formatting the video. Press the FORMAT button to
see the different formats available that may eliminate the black bars. Go to page 76 for more
information on screen format.
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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit you
home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call
1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product, please visit
TV Problems
TV won’t turn on
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Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.
You might have tried to turn on the TV during the lamp cool-down. Wait a few moments and the picture will appear.
Has the power light on the front of the TV been blinking for one minute? If so, the lamp may be dead. Refer to the Power indicator
is blinking or flashing section below for more information.
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When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front panel will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds
and then go off during the initialization of the TV. This happens only when power is reapplied to the TV. The TV can only be turned
on after the Power indicator goes off.
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Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else, such as a lamp.
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the
remote control solutions on page 84.
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Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option. Press MENU/OK on the front panel. Select Connections, then Special Features, then
Remote Setup. Choose TV (default).
Power indicator is blinking or flashing
If the light blinks 5 times, pauses, and blinks again 5 times, the lamp is trying to turn on. If the TV doesn’t turn on after 5 minutes and
then the light blinks steadily for one minute, one of the following options is possible:
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Lamp door may be open.Face the back of the TV. Locate the door at the bottom of the TV and close it. Turn off the TV and turn
back on. The lamp should turn on.
Lamp may be dead. Go to page 85 for lamp replacement information.
Buttons don’t work
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If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.
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The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front
Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked.
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Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.
TV turns off while playing
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Sleep Timer or Wake-Up Timer may have been activated. Go to page 77 for instructions.
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Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
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Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.
TV turns on unexpectedly
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Wake-Up Timer or Reminder from the TV Guide On Screen system may have been activated. Go to page 77, 49, or 53 for
instructions.
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Initial Channel feature is enabled and you lost power to your TV. Go to page 73 for instructions.
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Video and audio are out of sync
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If you’ve connected a component, such as a DVD player, to your TV’s Video jack, and to an audio receiver using the audio jacks, you
may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen. Connect the DVD player to the TV’s Audio jacks, then
use the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to connect to an audio receiver.
If your TV is connected to an audio/video (A/V) receiver or home theatre system via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, read the following
information.
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If you’ve connected a component to your A/V receiver, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, you may experience a slight delay
between the audio heard and the video seen. This occurs because the digital audio is sent directly to the speakers while the video
must be processed inside the TV before it is displayed.
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If the component has Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks, connect these jacks to the TV’s Y, Pb, Pr jacks to minimize the
discrepancy. This works best if the component supports Progressive Scan technology.
If necessary, you can connect the component directly to the TV using L/R audio jacks and bypassing the A/V receiver or you can
program an audio delay in the A/V receiver so the audio and video match up (not all audio equipment has the ability to program
delays). Check the audio/video Receiver’s manual.
Blank screen
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Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly.
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Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel.
Try another channel, or press the INPUT or ANT•CAB button.
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When you first turn off your TV, the screen fades from blue to black. Once the screen goes black, the TV’s internal lamp starts its
cool-down cycle. If you try to turn on the TV during the cool-down cycle, the TV turns back on and you’ll hear audio, but the picture
will take a few moments to be displayed.
Unusual sound quality
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Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.
Check if SAP is turned on.
Check that the Audio Mode is set to your language.
Humming or buzzing noise
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The TV is in its lamp cool-down cycle. To prolong the life of the TV’s lamp system, the TV must warm up and cool down properly.
You may notice additional noise during these cycles.
•
Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.
No picture, sound okay
•
If the indicator on the front of the TV is blinking for one minute, the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed. Refer to the
Power indicator is blinking or flashing section on the previous page for more information.
•
You might have tried to turn on the TV during lamp cool-down. Wait a few moments and the picture will be displayed.
No sound, picture okay
•
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Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
Maybe the speakers are turned off in the Audio Connections menu. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio
Connections menu.
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If using an S-Video connection, component video and composite video, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO
OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks.
Check the Maximum and Initial Volume settings in the Special Features menu.
Channel search finds few channels
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•
•
The cable connected to the CABLE and/or ANTENNA INPUT jack might be loose.
Your off-air antenna might be getting a weak signal. Move it higher or get a bigger antenna.
If you have cables connected to the CABLE and ANTENNA jacks, try swapping the cables. Cable needs to be connected to the CABLE
INPUT; off-air antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA INPUT.
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If you have a cable box, you can’t connect it to the ANTENNA jack. Connect it to the CABLE INPUT or a Video Input jack.
Select all the options in the Channel Search menu, and retry channel search.
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Can’t select certain channel
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May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
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If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR or INPUT button on
your VCR).
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You usually can’t change channels when a menu is on the screen (press the CLEAR button).
You might need to reset your digital cable card if you have one installed. Go to page 74 for more instructions.
Noisy stereo reception
•
May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
•
Maybe the cable/antenna option wasn’t chosen in the Channel Search menu. Select Detect antenna or cable setting in the Channel
Search menu and run the search again.
•
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The channel might be blank — change channels.
If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4
(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR
is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
•
If a channel doesn’t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel, Unusable Signal appears.
Sound okay, picture poor
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Check antenna and video connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks and they’re not damaged.
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 66 for more instructions.
Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats. Analog channels may look better when you use
the Normal video format (the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner).
Black box appears on the screen
•
Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 74 for more
instructions.
TV Guide On Screen System Problems
Every time I turn on the TV, the TV Guide On Screen system is on the screen
•
The TV Guide On Screen system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV.
You can turn off this feature. Go to page 51 for instructions.
TV Guide On Screen setup won’t turn off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box
•
Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors.
•
TV Guide On Screen system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing
channels.
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You may have an incorrect TV Guide On Screen Channel Lineup. The Guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the
TV Guide On Screen Setup in the TV Guide Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again
to change the zip code back to the correct entry. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list. If you
aren’t sure of your specific channel lineup, you may need to repeat this procedure to select each available channel lineup until you
receive the correct program listings.
Program information doesn’t download
•
Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select TV Guide System menu and then
Setup. Go to page 21 for detailed instructions about the TV Guide Setup menus.
•
The TV must be off to download TV Guide On Screen program listings. Leave your TV when it’s not in use. It may take up to 24
hours, to start to receive the initial download for your area. It may take up to one week to receive all eight days of TV program
listings.
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If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.
The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as
over-the-air broadcast. It does not provide listings for satellite services.
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Scheduled Reminder or Recording doesn’t occur
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Check Listings or Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 48 or 52 for instructions.
Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).
Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you’ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when
it starts recording (if it’s already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).
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Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly and tuned to the line input. Don’t change channels.
Be sure that you set up the VCR in the TV Guide Setup menus. If you don’t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully,
recordings won’t work. Go to page 24 for detailed instructions.
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If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the TV Guide Setup menus. Go to page 22 for detailed
instructions.
Doesn’t tune to correct antenna input
•
Because of occasional irregular data, the Guide may inadvertently tune to the incorrect antenna input in the video window or when
using CLEAR to exit the Guide.
Problems with HDMI/DVI Connection
•
The HDMI/DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer. Disconnect the computer if it’s connected to the jack.
•
Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your device. Re-
connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in.
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If you are tuned to the HDMI/DVI input and you’re receiving Unusable Signal message on-screen, press the INFO button on the
remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in the channel banner, the HDMI or DVI device isn’t responding. Contact the manufacturer of
the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance.
If you tune to the HDMI/DVI input and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the video takes a long time to appear, your
HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging
the power cord and plugging it back in. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance.
480i signals aren’t supported by the HDMI/DVI input.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
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Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.
Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remote controls the TV.
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. If batteries are weak, you will not be able to activate backlighting
on the remote; instead, backlight will blink once when activated. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries,
you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
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When using the Learning feature, do the learning process in low light areas to prevent natural light and fluorescent light interfering
with the infrared signals.
For Volume Punchthrough, remember to program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to operate your audio receiver or
amplifier. Go to page 36 for instructions. If you can’t program this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough
won’t work.
•
Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option. Press MENU/OK on the front panel. Select Connections, then Special Features, then
Remote Setup. Choose TV (default).
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
•
You must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 3 on your remote),
select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote).
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
•
If you forget your password, put the remote in TV mode. Simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the television and VOL down
on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via
Lock TV.
The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.
•
Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set V-Chip Unrated to View separately
in order to view movies with an NR rating.
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Lamp Replacement Information
Replacing the Lamp Unit
Your TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in film or front projectors. Although this lamp is long-
lasting, it may need to be replaced eventually.
When to replace the lamp
You probably need a new lamp if there’s no picture, but you still can hear the audio and the power light on the front of the
TV does the following: blinks 5 times, pauses, blinks 5 times again. If the TV doesn’t turn on after 5 minutes and then the
light blinks steadily for one minute, the lamp may be dead. If you have any concerns, please contact us at 1-866-723-6486 or
call an authorized servicer in your area.
Note: The same symptoms occur if the lamp unit isn’t seated correctly or lamp access door is ajar. If you have recently
accessed the lamp, make sure the lamp access door is completely closed and the lamp unit is seated correctly.
What to do
The lamp has been designed to make installation as easy as possible, but if you don’t follow the directions, there is a risk of
injury.
•
You can easily replace the lamp yourself by following the lamp replacement instructions. If your TV is still covered by
the warranty, call 1-866-723-6486 to receive troubleshooting assistance and a lamp replacement.
If your TV’s warranty has expired, call 1-800-338-0376 to purchase a lamp replacement. If you are not comfortable
replacing the lamp yourself, call 1-866-723-6486 and we will refer you to a service person who will replace the lamp for
you. There will be a service fee.
•
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service
HDLP50XXXXXX
000000000 X
SERIAL SERIE
LAMP
EXAMPLE: Service
Model Number
sticker with lamp
type listed.
Service Model Number
Sticker locations with
Lamp Type
What you’ll need to get started:
•
To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model number, serial number, and lamp type—this
information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is shown above). Face the back of
the TV. The sticker is located on the right side of the TV. This User’s Guide applies to several types of models. See the
pictures above to locate the sticker for your TV.
•
Follow the lamp replacement instructions.
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HDTV Specifications**
Tuning Capability
Video
Channel Tuning........................................................................NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM
Digital Cable Compatibility......................................................64 QAM - 256, QAM, HDMI/DVI,
..................................................................................................Component, CableCARD slot
3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode).....................................................Reverse Diagonal
Format Control (Screen) ..........................................................Normal, Cinerama, Zoom,
..................................................................................................FlexWide, Auto Format Switch
Adaptive Video Noise Reduction.............................................Yes
Adjustable Color Warmth.........................................................Yes
Adjustable Picture Control.......................................................Yes
Auto Color Control...................................................................Yes
Auto Flesh.................................................................................Yes
Comb Filter...............................................................................Digital Frame Comb (3D Y/C)
Contrast Expand.......................................................................Off, Low, High
Optimum Contrast, High-Resolution Screen...........................Yes
Edge Enhancement ..................................................................Off, Low, High
Green Stretch............................................................................Off, Low, High˚
Hybrid Lens System..................................................................Yes
Picture Presets ..........................................................................Vibrant (Day), Natural,
..................................................................................................Cinematic (Night), Videogame,
..................................................................................................Professional, Personal
Light Engine Type....................................................................DLP Light Engine
Picture Screen Pitch .................................................................Screen .155mm
Scan Rate Converter.................................................................Yes
Vertical Viewing Angle (Alpha V)............................................20˚
Horizontal Resolution (Picture Width)....................................1280
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Alpha H)......................................80
Wide Band Video Amplifier.....................................................Yes
Sound
Audio Power (Watts) Front Speakers......................................10 Watts/Channel
Balance Control........................................................................Yes
Sound Presets ...........................................................................7 plus Personal
Full Range Front Speakers.......................................................2
Graphic Equalizer.....................................................................7 band
Second Audio Program (SAP)..................................................Yes
Sound Logic Audio Leveler......................................................Yes
SRS ............................................................................................Yes- SRS Focus
SRS TruSurround XT.................................................................Yes- SRS Dialog Clarity
**Specifications are subject to change.
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Convenience
Auto Channel Search ............................................................Yes
Multilingual On-screen Display............................................English, French, Spanish
Auto Tuning ..........................................................................Yes
Closed Captioning.................................................................Analog & Digital
Front Button Block ...............................................................Yes
Commercial Skip...................................................................Yes
Parental Control with USA & Canada V-Chip......................Yes
TV Guide On Screen System (includes Digital Channels)..Yes
One Touch VCR Record w/ TV Guide On Screen System.Yes
Picture Reset..........................................................................Yes, in Menu
Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs............................Yes
(Individual Memory)
Clock (Time), Sleep and Wake-Up Timers..........................Yes
Front Panel
Stereo Headphone Jack........................................................3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack
Front A/V Input.....................................................................Composite
Back Panel Inputs/Outputs Composite A/V Inputs..........................................................1
Component video Syncroscan with Autodetect
Composite/S-Video and L/R Audio......................................2 sets
Antenna/Cable Inputs...........................................................2 - RF
HDMI/DVI Input (with Audio Input menu selection)........1
G-LINK Jack ..........................................................................Yes
Audio/Video (Record) Output .............................................1
Digital Audio Output............................................................1
Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs.........................................1 set, menu switchable
CableCARD slot.....................................................................1
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Accessory Information
Below are accessories available to complement your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are
subject to availability.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax
for each individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
How to Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed
below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this page. 1-800-338-0376
Subwoofer cable helps you connect
to a device with an Subwoofer In jack,
such as a audio receiver.
Replacement Lamp
Your DLP is equipped with a special lamp unit. If you have
sound, but no picture, and the light on the front of the TV
blinks, you may need to change the lamp. Go to page 85 for
more information about the lamp replacement.
PD15SW (15ft) $39.95
Optical/SPDIF Cable helps you
connect to a device with an Optical
Audio In jack, such as a Dolby Digital
decoder or receiver.
DV3 (3-ft) $15.95
DV6 (6-ft) $19.95
To order a new lamp, call 1-800-338-0376
ON-OFF
learning
Remote Control This is the remote
TV
DVD
VCR
control that came packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares can be ordered as
needed.
SAT
/
AUX
AUDIO
CAB
CC
CC
PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT
FORMAT
INFO
i
CLEAR
MENU
C
M
RCN615TQLM1
RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with
weatherproof “F” connectors.
VHD905 $5.95
SOUND
SKIP
GUIDE
VOL
CH
MUTE
GO
BACK
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Push-on Cable* attaches to the round
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-
type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The
ends push on for a quick connection.
VH89 (6-ft) $5.95
4
7
INPUT
IN
ANT•CAB
REVERSE
RECORD
PLAY
FORWARD
PAUSE
STOP
Screw-on Cable* attaches to the round
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm
F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV.
The ends screw onto the connectors for a
secure connection.
Component Cables is a triple gold-tipped
cable that lets you connect your TV to a
device with Y Pb Pr jacks.
PD12DC (12-ft) $79.95
PD6DC (6-ft) $69.95
VH81 (3-ft) $3.95
VH82 (6-ft) $4.95
Signal Splitter* helps you split the
signal to more than one device.
2-way VH47 $3.95
Stereo Audio/Video Cable is a triple gold-
tipped cable that lets you connect the video
and audio jacks of stereo devices.
VH84 (6-ft) $9.95
4-way VH49 $6.95
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to easily switch
from the antenna signal to cable or
satellite easily without disconnecting
antenna.
ANT200 $49.95
S-Video Cable has multi-pin connectors on
each end for connecting S-Video devices to
your TV.
VH976 (6-ft) $7.95
VH913 (12-ft) $14.95
Universal Outdoor VHF/UHF/FM Antenna Boosts VHF,
UHF, & FM signals. Picks up UHF 35 Miles; VHF / FM 60 Miles.
110” boom length. UHF / VHF band separator included.
ANT3036X $79.95
HDMI Cable has HDMI connectors on
each end for connecting HDMI devices to
your TV.
Optional Stand Available to place your TV on and store
devices you’ve connected to your TV. Visit rcascenuim.com to
find out more information on the stand available for your TV.
PD12HDMI (12ft) $84.95
HDMI/DVI Adapter has one end the
connects to an HDMI cable and the other
end connects to a DVI cable.
* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or cable TV
signal distribution and is not suitable for distribution of the
satellite signal originating from your satellite dish antenna.
DT2HDA $49.95
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
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Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
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One year from date of purchase for labor.
One year from date of purchase for parts.
One year from date of purchase for light engine and lamp assembly.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts, light engine, and lamp
assembly required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
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Call 1-866-SCENIUM and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready.
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.
If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the
Authorized Service Center in your area.
•
Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is
located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the
Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to
and from your home.
•
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
What your warranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional
information should be obtained from your dealer.)
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•
•
•
•
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Installation and related adjustments.
Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods.
Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries.
Labor to replace the light engine and lamp assembly after one year from the date of purchase.
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.
•
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A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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Limitation of Warranty:
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THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
•
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE
GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
•
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
•
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before 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 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.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
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Component/Composite Input
jacks 29
Symbols
B
C
3:2 pulldown 68
Balance 70
CableCARD 3
Composite Input jacks 29
Connections menu 72
Auto Tuning 73
Channel Search 72
Signal Source 73
Signal Strength 72
Special Features 73
Content Themes 56
Viewing 58
Blocking 57
Contrast 66
Contrast Expand 68
Controls
Menus 64
Batteries, installing 20
Batteries, remote 84
Black Level 66
Block
Age-Based Ratings 57
Front Panel 61
Movie ratings 58
Specific Content Themes 57
V-Chip Unrated Program 60
Buttons
Reset 73
Service Details 8
slot 28
A
Accessories 88
Tools menu 73
Action buttons 65
Adding a learned function 38
Advanced Settings 68
Age-based rating
Blocking 57
CableCARD Tools 73
Cable box remote codes 41
Cable Channel List 54
CABLE INPUT jack 29
Canada
English ratings 60
French ratings 60
V-Chip unrated program 60
Canada V-Chip 59
Captions
Viewing 57
Age-based ratings
Canada, English 59
Canada, French 60
USA 56
ANT•CAB 34
Arrows 34
AUDIO 34
AUX 34
Parental 54
Analog captions 75
Analog TV channel 45
ANT•CAB button 34
Antenna Ch. List 54
ANTENNA INPUT jack 29
Arrow buttons 34
Aspect ratio 2,44
Assisted setup 20,21
AUDIO
CC 34
Analog 75
Reset 68
Control panels 64
Channel down 32
Channel up 32
Ch +/- buttons 34
CLEAR 34
Don’t work 81
DVD 34
FORMAT 34
FORWARD 35
FREEZE 34
Front panel 32
GO BACK 34
GUIDE 34
INFO 34
INPUT 34
LIGHT 34
MENU 35
MENU/OK 32
Number 34
OK 35
ON•OFF 35
PAUSE 35
PLAY 35
Background color 76
Background Opacity 76
Color 76
Digital 75
Font 76
D
Deleting ALL learned functions
39
Digital
CableCARD 3
Cable Ready 3
Opacity 76
Size 76
Caption display 74
Caption priority 75
Caption style 76
Care and Cleaning 83
Care and cleaning 90
Channel
Initial 73
Lineup 26
search 21
Channels
Digital or Analog 45
Channel banner 44
Channel down button 32
Channel information 44
Channel lists 54
Channel numbers 45
Channel search 72
Channel up button 32
Choice fields 65
Choice lists 65
Choose Your Connection 11
CH +/- buttons 34
Cinematic picture setting 67
Cinerama, screen format 76
Cleaning and care 90
Clearing a learned function 39
CLEAR button 34
Clock display 44
Closed Captioning 44
Closed captioning 74
Color 66
L/MONO 29
Audio
Sound 3
Connections 71
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Jacks
4,30
AUDIO button 34
Audio menu 69
Audio Connections 71
Audio Mode 70
Audio Processor 69
Balance 70
Digital audio out 71
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 30
Digital captions 75
Digital TV channel 45
Direct entry programning 37
DVD/VCR remote codes 42
DVD button 34
DVD remote codes 42
DVI Audio Input 71
Equalizer presets 69
SAP 70
Sound logic 70
E
EAS 62
Audio Mode 70
Audio mode display 44
AUDIO OUTPUT
Digital 28
Audio processor 69
Audio remote codes 41
Authorized service 11,81
Automatic code search 36
Auto color 67
Auto Format Switching 76
Auto Tuning 61,73
Auto tuning
Antenna Input 62
Cable Input 61
Power 32
Edge Enhancement 68
Emergency Alert System 62
Equalizer presets 69
RECORD 35
Remote control 34
REVERSE 35
SAT/CAB 35
SOUND 35
STOP 35
TV 35
VCR 35
Volume down 32
Volume up/down 35
F
FCC
information 90
Regulations i
Film Mode 68
Fixed/Variable Out 71
Format
Screen 76
FORMAT button 34
FORWARD button 35
FREEZE button 34
Front panel
block 61
Buttons 32
Front input 62
HDMI/DVI 62
Input 1 62
Input 2,3 62
Warmth 67
Color Scheme 77
Commercial skip 44
AUX button 34
jacks 32
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Adding a function 38
Clearing a function 39
Deleting ALL functions 39
LED, front panel 81
Light blinking 85
LIGHT button 34
Listings
menu 47
Panel menu 47
Locating remote sensor 19
G
P
Q
G-LINK
Parental controls 54
Channel lists 54
QAM 3
connecting 19
jack 28
wands 19
Editing channels 55
Lock/unlock 54
R
Ratings
GO BACK button 34
Graphic equalizer 69
Green Stretch 67
GUIDE button 34
Parental Control icon 44
Password, v-chip 84
PAUSE button 35
PCM receiver 18
Personal picture setting 67
Picture Quality menu 66
Picture quality menu
Advanced Settings 68
Auto color 67
Color warmth 67
Contrast Expand 68
Edge Enhancement 68
Green Stretch 67
Noise reduction 67
Picture presets 67
Picture settings 66
Picture Settings 66
PLAY button 35
Blocking movie 58
Viewing movie 58
Rating Limits
movies 58
Recording
H
M
icons 48
manual 52
HDMI/DVI jack 28
HDTV specifications 86
Help text 64
Home Theatre box remote
codes 42
Main Menu 64
Manual recording 52
Manual reminder 53
Maximum volume 73
MENU/OK Button 32
Menus 64
RECORD button 35
Registration, product i
Reminder
icons 49
manual 53
Horizontal Position 68
Remote
Audio 69
I
Programming 36
setup 74
Moving through 64
Picture Quality 66
Preferences 74
TV Guide 66
MENU button 35
Menu controls 64
Action buttons 65
Choice fields 65
Choice lists 65
Numeric entries 65
Sliders 65
Menu Language 77
Menu language 21
Mode
Audio 70
Mono 69
Icons
Remote Control
Batteries 20
Channel banner 44
Indicator 32
Buttons 34
Power
Indirect light 8
INFO button 34
Initial channel 73
Initial volume 73
INPUT 1 jacks 29
INPUT 2 jacks 29
INPUT 3 jacks 29
INPUT button 34
Remote control
Code list 41
button 32
indicator 20,32
Learning feature 38
Remote Setup 74
Replacing the lamp 85
Reset controls 68
Resolution 2
REVERSE button 35
Power light flashing 85
Power surges 8
Preferences menu 74
Analog captions 75
Captions Priority 75
Caption Style 76
Closed captioning 74
Color Scheme 77
Digital Captions 75
Lamp Power 77
J
S
Jacks
S-Video jack 29
SAP 70
SAP display 44
SAT/CAB
Mute
ANTENNA INPUT 29
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT 30
CABLE INPUT 29
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUTS 29
COMPOSITE INPUTS 29
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
30
Front panel 32
G-LINK 28
HDMI/DVI 28
S-VIDEO 29
Closed captioning 74
Mute button 35
Menu Language 77
Screen Format 76
Time 77
Button 35
N
Translucency 77
Satellite Receiver remote codes
42
Schedule menu 52
Screen Format 76
Search
Problems
Natural picture setting 67
Noise reduction 67
Normal, screen format 76
Number buttons 34
Audio 82
Parental controls 84
Remote control 84
TV 81
TV Guide On Screen system
83
Automatic code 36
categories 50
Channels 72
Numeric entries 65
O
SUBWOOFER 30
V-Chip 84
menu 50
Product registration 2
Professional picture setting 67
Programming the remote
Automatic code search 36
Direct entry 37
OK button 35
ON•OFF button 35
OUTPUTS
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO 30
Overheating 8
Second audio program 70
Service, authorized 11
Setup
L
Lamp 1
menu 51
TV Guide On Screen systen
21
Power menu 77
replacement 85
Language
Program title 44
Pulse code modulation 71
Punchthrough 84
Punchthrough feature 40
PVR remote codes 42
Setup, assisted 20
Menu 21,77
Learning feature 38
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Sharpness 66
V
Signal Source 73
Signal Strength 72
Signal type 44
SKIP button 35
Sleep timer 44,77
Sliders 65
V-Chip 54
Age-Based Ratings 55
Blocking age-based 57
Blocking Movies 58
Canada 55,59
Content Themes 55
USA 55
Smoothing Adjust 68
Sound 82
USA TV ratings 55
Viewing age-based rating 57
V-chip display 44
V-Chip rating screen 56
V-Chip unrated program 60
VCR button 35
VCR remote codes 42
Vertical Position 68
Vibrant picture setting 67
VIDEO 29,30
Mono 69
SRS 69
Stereo 69
SOUND button 35
Sound Logic 70
Sound mode icons 44
Special Features 73
Specifications 86
Back panel 87
Front panel 87
Sound 86
Videogame picture setting 67
Video Input List 54
Viewing
Video 86
SRS 69
Movie ratings 58
Stereo 69
Specific content themes 58
Volume
Initial 73
STOP button 35
Stretch, screen format 76
Subchannels 72
SUBWOOFER jack 30
Maximum 73
Volume down button 32
Volume Punchthrough
Deleting commands 40
Volume punchthrough 84
Volume up/down buttons 35
Volume up button 32
T
Things to Consider Before You
Connect 8
Timer
Sleep 77
Wake-up 77
W
Time display 44
Time of Day 77
Tint 66
Wake-up Timer 77
Warranty 89
Translucency 77
Troubleshooting 81
TruScan 3
Turn on TV 20
TV button 35
TV Guide menu 66
TV Guide On Screen system 46
Listings 47
Y
Y/Video Pb Pr jacks 29
Z
Zoom, screen format 76
Problems 83
Recording icons 48
Reminder icons 49
Schedule 52
Search 50
Setup 21,51
Set recording 48
Set Reminder 49
TV problems 81
U
USA
V-Chip TV ratings 55
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only
add delays in service for your product.
TTE Technology, Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©2005 TTE Technology, Inc.
RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used
under license to TTE Corporation.
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