RCA Flat Panel Television HD61W140 User Guide
user’s guide for:  
high-definition television  
HD52W140 / HD61W140 / HD65W140  
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Introduction  
Key Features Overview  
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following  
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the  
rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.  
On-screen Program Guide  
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a “no-fee,” on-screen interactive list of programs  
and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to  
see what’s on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You can also  
browse programs by category with the Sort feature or sort them alphabetically.  
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if  
available and display current news stories by headline. One-Touch VCR  
Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You don’t have to  
remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a  
recording.  
Complete the on-screen assisted setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in  
Chapter 1.  
V-Chip: Parental Controls  
You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or  
movie ratings. Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu  
(Chapter 3 has details). The broadcasters must use the rating system when they  
send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program. The TV  
must be locked for the parental controls settings to take effect.  
DTVLink® (Digital Television Link)  
Better known to some as IEEE 1394 or FireWire*, these jacks enable connection  
of high-speed digital technology to devices with a DTVLink logo on them. With  
the two DTVLink connectors, you can network your digital devices by linking  
them together.  
Web Browser  
A web browsing software package is built into your television that allows access  
to the Internet including the W.W.W. The browser interprets HTML (HyperText  
Markup Language), the programming language of the Internet, into the words  
and graphics (jpeg and gif files) that you see when viewing a web page. This  
browser has some limitations and might not be equipped to interpret all files,  
such as streaming video and audio. You’ll need a high-speed connection, such  
as a DSL (digital subscriber line) unit or cable modem to use the web browser.  
DTVLINK® Certification Logo is a U.S. registered mark of CEA.  
*FireWire is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
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Introduction  
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
Record Output Jacks  
VIDEO  
You can record digital TV (and analog) programs by using the RECORD  
OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also record analog  
programs). Your TV must be tuned to the channel in order to record the  
program.  
AUDIO  
R
L
Integrated HDTV Tuner  
Decodes all 16 formats of ATSC Digital TV broadcasts for a clearer picture  
without ghosting or snow. Decodes NTSC analog TV broadcasts. For digital TV,  
can output sound in Dolby Digital 5.1 and pictures in 16:9 widescreen (if the  
broadcast supports it).  
On-Screen Help Text  
Menu Path  
The elaborate on-screen help text along with the user’s guide assists you in  
learning to use the features of your television. A menu path appears at the top  
of the screen to remind you where you are in the menu system. The help text  
consists of step-by-step instructions, definitions, information, tips, etc.  
Auto Tuning  
The Auto Tuning feature allows you to set up the TV to tune to a specific  
channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) button on  
the remote. See Chapter 3 for details.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1  
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 6  
Choose Your Connection................................................................................................................. 7  
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................... 8  
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR...................................................................... 9  
How to Connect: Dolby Digital Receiver + Speakers ............................................................ 10  
How to Connect: A/V Amplifier/Receiver + Speakers ........................................................... 10  
How to Connect: TV + Speakers ............................................................................................ 11  
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ........................................................................................ 12  
Back of the TV................................................................................................................................ 14  
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable................................................................................ 17  
How to Find the Remote Sensor............................................................................................ 17  
Placing the G-LINK Wands ..................................................................................................... 17  
The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 18  
Front Inputs............................................................................................................................. 18  
Front Panel.............................................................................................................................. 18  
Plug in the TV................................................................................................................................. 19  
Put batteries in the remote........................................................................................................... 19  
Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 19  
Complete the Assisted Setup........................................................................................................ 20  
Set the Menu Language......................................................................................................... 20  
Complete Channel Search ...................................................................................................... 20  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup .............................................................................................. 20  
What to Expect .............................................................................................................................. 24  
Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 24  
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control  
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 26  
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 28  
Using the Input Button ................................................................................................................. 30  
Code List......................................................................................................................................... 31  
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features  
About the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 34  
Digital or Analog TV Channel ....................................................................................................... 35  
About the GUIDE Plus+ System .................................................................................................... 36  
Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 40  
Lock/Unlock TV ....................................................................................................................... 40  
Channel Lists ........................................................................................................................... 40  
How V-Chip Works.................................................................................................................. 41  
V-Chip Unrated Program Block.............................................................................................. 45  
Front Button Block ................................................................................................................. 45  
Web Browser Block................................................................................................................. 45  
Auto Tuning Feature...................................................................................................................... 46  
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................................................................. 47  
Using the Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 48  
Browser Screen Burn Prevention ........................................................................................... 49  
Saving Your Favorite URLs ..................................................................................................... 49  
Controlling the Web Browser ................................................................................................ 49  
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Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System  
Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels ................................................................................ 52  
Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................ 52  
On-Screen Help ....................................................................................................................... 52  
Control Panels ......................................................................................................................... 52  
Picture Quality Menu .................................................................................................................... 54  
Picture Settings ....................................................................................................................... 54  
Picture Presets ......................................................................................................................... 54  
Auto Color............................................................................................................................... 55  
Color Warmth ......................................................................................................................... 55  
Noise Filter .............................................................................................................................. 55  
Convergence ........................................................................................................................... 55  
SVM ......................................................................................................................................... 56  
Reset Controls ......................................................................................................................... 56  
Audio Menu ................................................................................................................................... 56  
Graphic Equalizer ................................................................................................................... 56  
Audio Processor ...................................................................................................................... 57  
Sound Logic............................................................................................................................. 57  
Audio Language ..................................................................................................................... 57  
SAP (Second Audio Program)................................................................................................. 58  
Balance .................................................................................................................................... 58  
Fixed/Variable Out .................................................................................................................. 58  
Digital Audio Out ................................................................................................................... 59  
Subwoofer............................................................................................................................... 59  
Time Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 59  
Connections Menu......................................................................................................................... 59  
Antenna Info........................................................................................................................... 59  
Channel Search ....................................................................................................................... 60  
Software Upgrade .................................................................................................................. 60  
Signal Source........................................................................................................................... 60  
Signal Type .............................................................................................................................. 61  
Auto Tuning ............................................................................................................................ 61  
DTVLINK® (Digital Television Link) ....................................................................................... 61  
Special Features ...................................................................................................................... 61  
Ethernet Setup ........................................................................................................................ 62  
Preferences Menu .......................................................................................................................... 62  
Closed Captioning .................................................................................................................. 62  
Screen Format ......................................................................................................................... 64  
Record Output ........................................................................................................................ 64  
Color Scheme .......................................................................................................................... 64  
Translucency ............................................................................................................................ 65  
Menu Language...................................................................................................................... 65  
Digital Channel Info ............................................................................................................... 65  
Chapter 5: Reference  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 68  
Accessory Information .................................................................................................................. 74  
Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................... 77  
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 78  
Index............................................................................................................................................... 79  
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Chapter 1  
Connections & Setup  
Chapter Overview:  
• Things to Consider Before You Connect  
• Choose Your Connection  
• How To Connect  
• Back of the TV  
• Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable  
• The Front of Your TV  
• Plug in the TV  
• Put Batteries in the Remote  
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete  
the Assisted Setup  
• Turn on the TV  
• Complete the Assisted Setup  
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.  
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Things to Consider Before You Connect  
Protect Against Power Surges  
•
Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or  
power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.  
•
•
Turn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards  
sheet packed with your TV.  
Protect Components from Overheating  
•
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air  
can circulate freely.  
•
•
•
Don’t stack components.  
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate 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 components.  
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.  
Connection Illustrations  
The components used in the connection illustrations are for representation only. The input jacks  
and the output jacks on the back of your components (VCR, DVD player, etc.,) might look different  
than those illustrated.  
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Choose Your Connection  
There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of  
the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the  
appropriate page and connect your TV. For more information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the  
quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to page 12.  
Components  
Cables  
Needed  
Connection  
Title  
Go to...  
Coaxial  
TV + DVD + VCR page 8  
Audio/video  
G-LINK  
Component  
Coaxial  
TV + Satellite  
Receiver + VCR  
page 9  
page 10  
Audio/video  
G-LINK  
TV + A/V  
Receiver + VCR  
Coaxial  
Audio/video  
G-LINK  
Cables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV  
The pictures below show the cables you may need for the connections represented in this book.  
Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this  
cable to your TV and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work  
properly.  
G-LINK cable  
Component Video  
Y•Pb•Pr cables  
Composite Video  
Audio/ Video cables  
Coaxial cable  
S-Video cable  
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DVD  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
IN  
S-VIDEO  
PR  
PB  
Y
OUT  
CABLE  
OR  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
2
2
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
TV  
OUTPUT  
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
INTERNAL  
MXIMUM POWER RATING
(0 WATTS nto OHMS)  
SPEAKER  
SOURCE  
8
INT W/  
EXT  
R
L
EXT SURR  
TV EXT AMP  
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
DEO  
IPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
3
4
V
V
V
P
R
B
P
R
B
VIDEO  
INPUT  
5
DVI-HDTV  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
P
LO  
P
L/MONO  
3A  
R
R
R
Y
R
Y
R
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
1
2
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
5
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
ANTENNA IN  
OUT  
IN  
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
R
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
B
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
A
AUDIO  
R
ANTENNA OUT  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
ETHERNET  
L
G-LINK  
3B  
Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 17)  
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player  
1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A.  
If you have cable and off-air antennas, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for  
GUIDE Plus+ System). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT. If you have only an off-air antenna, connect it  
to ANTENNA A INPUT.  
2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.  
Connect the DVD player’s component and audio outputs to INPUT 3 on the TV using component cables (connecting the  
video jack does not affect the component connection). If your DVD player has composite audio/video and an S-Video  
output, use INPUTs 1 or 2 and use the S-Video jack instead of the video jack.  
Notes: If you are using an S-Video cable (INPUT 1 or 2) or component video cables, you must also use audio cables. The  
S-Video cable and component video cables only transfers video information.  
If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV instead of  
the composite video or S-Video connection. Don’t forget to also connect audio cables when using the component video cables.  
3. Connect your VCR to your TV.  
A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (audio/video) on the TV using composite audio/video cables.  
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to RECORD OUTPUT on the TV. This enables recording of digital programs  
(unless copy protected, using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs.  
Viewing the Components  
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.  
• The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel.  
• The DVD player can be viewed on the INPUT 3 channel.  
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Auto Tuning. (See Chapter 3  
for more information.)  
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2B  
VCR  
ANTENNA IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
R
CABLE  
IN  
OR  
OUT  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
ANTENNA OUT  
2A  
1
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
TV  
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
EXTERNAL AMPLiFIER  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
INTERNAL  
SPEAKER  
SOURCE  
MAXIMUMPOWER RATING!  
(60 WATTS into  
8
OHMS)  
INT W/  
EXT  
R
L
EXT SURR  
TV EXT AMP  
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
3
4
V
V
V
V
P
R
B
P
R
B
VIDEO  
INPUT  
5
DVI-HDTV  
S-VIO  
S-VIDEO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
P
L/MONO  
P
L/MONO  
R
R
R
Y
R
Y
R
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
1
2
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
5
3
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
B
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
A
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
ETHERNET  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
L
G-LINK  
Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 17)  
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR  
1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A.  
If you have cable and off-air antennas, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for  
GUIDE Plus+ System). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT. If you have only an off-air antenna, connect it  
to ANTENNA A INPUT.  
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.  
A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (audio/video) on the TV using composite audio/video cables.  
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to RECORD OUTPUT on the TV. This enables recording of digital programs  
(unless copy protected, using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs.  
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.  
Connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT 2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV  
using composite cables. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the  
S-Video jacks instead. If your satellite receiver has component outputs, then use INPUT 3 or 4.  
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable or component video cables, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable  
and component video cables only transfers video information.  
Viewing the Components  
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.  
• The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel.  
• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the INPUT 2 channel.  
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Auto Tuning. (See Chapter 3  
for more information.)  
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How to Connect: Dolby Digital Receiver + Speakers  
If you own a Dolby Digital® or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) receiver 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 OUT jack on your TV  
to the Optical Input Jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver. Consult your Dolby Digital receiver manual to complete  
speaker hookup to the receiver.  
You might want to switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP and connect the audio receiver’s CENTER SPEAKER  
OUTPUT to the TV’s EXT AMP input to use the TV’s internal speakers as a center speaker.  
•
•
Go to Audio menu and select Audio Select if your receiver can decode DD and PCM.  
Go to Audio menu and select PCM if your receiver can decode only PCM.  
How to Connect: A/V Amplifier/Receiver + Speakers  
1. Connect the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V amplifier/receiver using audio cables.  
2. Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio menu and select whether you want the FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed volume audio or variable volume audio.  
• 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.  
• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on  
the TV and TV remote control.  
3. Use speaker wire to connect the TV to external speakers.  
• The EXT/INT W/EXT SURR switch beside the jacks lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off. The  
default position of the switch is INT W/EXT SURR.  
• If you connect speakers and place the switch in the INT W/EXT SURR position, you get audio from the internal  
speakers as well as L minus R from both external speakers. This connection gives you a matrix surround effect.  
• If you connect speakers and place the switch in the EXT position, you get audio from the external speakers  
only. The TV’s internal speakers are turned off.  
Notes: The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 30 watts total power handling capabilities.  
Subwoofer status is not affected by the EXT/INT W/EXT SURR switch setting.  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
TV  
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
INTERNAL  
SPEAKER  
SOURCE  
(60 WATTS into  
8
OHMS)  
INT W/  
EXT  
R
L
EXT SURR  
TV EXT AMP  
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
3
4
V
V
V
V
P
R
B
P
R
B
VIDEO  
INPUT  
5
DVI-HDTV  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
P
L/MONO  
P
L/MONO  
R
R
R
Y
R
Y
R
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
5
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
+
–
+
VIDEO  
–
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
B
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
A
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
THERNET  
L
G-LINK  
A/V AMPLIFIER  
CD  
IN  
TAPE  
TV  
IN  
VCR  
IN  
OUT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
Back of Left Speaker  
Back of Right Speaker  
IN  
OUT  
L
+
–
R
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How to Connect: TV + Speakers  
You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to  
the LEFT terminal.  
1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire  
core.  
2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal.  
3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).  
4. Close the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it’s connected securely.  
5. Place the SPEAKER SELECT EXT/INT W/EXT SURR switch is in the INT W/EXT SURR  
position to hear the TV’s internal speakers.  
6. Go to the Audio menu and Fixed/Variable Out screen and make sure Variable Out - Speakers  
On is selected.  
Notes: When connecting the speaker wire, make sure you connect the  
positive (+) terminal on the TV to the positive (+) terminal on the speaker.  
One side of the speaker wire is usually marked with a white stripe to help  
you match the terminals correctly. If the (+) and (-) terminals are not  
matched properly, the speakers will not be “in phase,” causing reduction  
in bass frequencies.  
Speaker wire  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
Do not allow the wire core to touch other wires or terminals. Damage to  
components could result if the cores of two wires touch.  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
Arrange the speakers in your TV room to achieve maximum sound quality.  
R
L
INT W/  
EXT  
EXT SURR  
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
TV  
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
INTERNAL  
SPEAKER  
SOURCE  
(60 WATTS into  
8
OHMS)  
INT W/  
EXT  
R
L
EXT SURR  
TV EXT AMP  
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
NPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
3
4
V
V
V
V
P
R
B
P
R
B
VIDEO  
INPUT  
5
DVI-HDTV  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
P
L/MONO  
P
L/MONO  
+
–
+
–
R
R
R
Y
R
Y
R
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
1
2
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
5
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
B
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
A
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
ETHERNET  
L
G-LINK  
Back of Right Speaker  
Back of Left Speaker  
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Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables  
This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by using  
the order form on page 75). There are several ways to connect components to your TV.  
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of  
picture improvement for comparison. If you use the DVI-HDTV and DTV LINK, the picture improvement can be noticeable  
depending on the source material. The component jacks are considered an excellent improvement; S-Video and composite  
jacks are considered very good while the antenna RF connection is good.  
DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface-High Definition Television) Connector  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
5
DVI-HDTV is an uncompressed, digital video interface designed to deliver  
digital video in its native format. It supports the overlay of high-resolution  
graphics used by some program guides and interactive devices. The signal  
speed through a DVI-HDTV interface reaches 1.78 gigabits per second with  
high-definition video. Audio information is carried separately  
DVI-HDTV  
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the  
S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.  
DTVLink® (Digital Television Link) Connectors  
DTVLink is a compressed digital video input offering an IEEE-1394 type video  
connection from consumer devices such as satellite receivers, cable receivers,  
and digital recorders that meet the CEA specifications for DTVLink. DTVLink is  
better known to some as 1394 or FireWire for digital televisions. If your 1394  
device has the DTVLink logo on it, it should work with this TV. Audio and  
video information is carried on a single wire. You can use either or both  
connectors to link your devices.  
Ethernet Jack and Cable  
ETHERNET  
This jack is used to connect a router, cable modem or DSL (Digital Subscriber  
Line) unit.  
Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable  
The optical cable is used to connect a Dolby Digital or PCM receiver to your  
TV. If you own a Dolby Digital or PCM 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.  
Digital Audio  
Output Jack  
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  
Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) 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 Dolby  
Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver or decoder could create a high noise level,  
causing damage to headphones or speakers.  
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Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables  
The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source,  
such as a DVD player. This connection provides excellent picture quality  
because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture  
quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.  
Y
P
P
B
R
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 Jacks and Cables  
The S-Video (super video) jacks provide better picture quality than the regular  
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.  
S-Video Jack  
If a component you’re connecting to your TV (like a DVD player) has an  
S-VIDEO jack and composite video, connect the DVD player to the TV with an  
S-Video cable (not provided) for a better quality picture.  
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the  
S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.  
Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)  
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components.  
The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right  
audio, and white for left audio). This is also called composite video.  
Audio/Video Jacks  
Note: If your component has only one output for audio (mono), connect it  
to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the  
right audio part of the cable.  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
RF jacks are used for reception of off-air broadcasts and cable signals or for  
connecting components that have only RF outputs. The RF and coaxial jacks on  
the TV are labeled ANTENNA A INPUT and ANTENNA B INPUT.  
RF Jack  
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Back of the TV  
The diagrams below illustrate each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect  
corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.).  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
TV  
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
MAXIMUM POWER RATING  
(60 WATTS into 8 OHMS)  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
INTERNAL  
SPEAKER  
SOURCE  
R
L
INT W/  
EXT  
EXT SURR  
TV EXT AMP  
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
3
4
V
V
V
V
PR  
PR  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
5
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
P
Y
B
L/MONO  
P
Y
B
L/MONO  
R
R
R
R
R
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
1
2
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
5
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
B
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
A
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
ETHERNET  
L
G-LINK  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
OUTPUT  
•
RIGHT and LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKER Terminals Used to connect  
external speakers for improved right and left sound, or surround sound.  
See page 10.  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
R
L
INT W/  
EXT  
EXT SURR  
•
SPEAKER SELECT - EXT. or INT W/EXT SURR Switch Lets you direct  
where the output of the TV’s internal speakers goes. With the switch in the  
EXT position, you hear the TV’s external speakers. In INT W/EXT SURR  
position, you hear the internal and external speakers  
.
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
Note: To turn the TV’s internal speakers on and off, press MENU on the  
remote control and choose Audio. Then choose Fixed/Variable Out from  
the menu and choose an option.  
•
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT L/R Provides fixed-level or variable-  
level audio output from the television. Fixed (Fixed/Variable is a menu  
setting) audio output is ideal for audio recording or for connecting to an  
A/V receiver amplifier (an auxiliary baseband component) when you want  
to control the volume through the A/V receiver instead of the TV. Variable  
is used to connect an A/V receiver or amplifier (an auxiliary baseband  
component) for variably-controlled stereo output.  
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CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
Note: The subwoofer is turned on or off via Audio Subwoofer menu.  
MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING  
(60 WATTS into 8 OHMS)  
INTERNAL  
SPEAKER  
SOURCE  
CENTER SPEAKER INPUT  
•
INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch With the switch  
in the TV position, the TV’s sound comes out of the internal speakers. With  
the switch in the EXT AMP position, the internal speakers are used for an  
external center channel. An external amplifier/receiver can be connected to  
the center channel input and the center channel audio comes out of the  
TV’s internal speakers.  
TV EXT AMP  
•
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT Used to connect a center channel output from  
an audio receiver to the TV. If in use, switch the INTERNAL SPEAKER  
SOURCE to EXT AMP position.  
VIDEO  
INPUT 1  
VIDEO/AUDIO INPUTS  
VIDEO INPUT 1/AUDIO INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC  
(analog) component.  
V
• V (VIDEO) provides composite video connection and connector is usually  
S-VIDEO  
yellow.  
L/MONO  
• L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually  
white.  
R
AUDIO  
INPUT 1  
Note: If your component has only one output for audio (mono), connect  
it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the  
right audio part of the cable.  
•
•
R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.  
S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality picture  
to a component 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.  
VIDEO INPUT 2/AUDIO INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC  
(analog) video component such as a VCR. The jacks are as described for INPUT 1.  
VIDEO  
INPUT 3  
VIDEO INPUT 3/AUDIO INPUT 3 Used to connect an optional component  
(Y PB PR) video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. This  
connection provides excellent quality. Note that it is essential to match the color  
coded connectors between a compatible device and the TV.  
V
PR  
• AUDIO R/L/MONO The audio jacks provide stereo sound. When connected,  
audio volume from the main front and rear speakers are variable.  
L/MONO  
P
Y
B
• V (VIDEO) provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow.  
R
•
Y PB PR Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video  
signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. To ensure  
maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y PB PR  
connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 1080i signals. Has priority over V  
connection.  
AUDIO  
INPUT 3  
Tips  
Inputs 3/4 can be used as either a component  
video (Y PB PR ) input or a composite video (V)  
input. The TV auto detects the connection with  
Y PB PR having highest priority.  
VIDEO INPUT 4/AUDIO INPUT 4 Provides connection to a second optional  
component video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. The jacks  
are the same as described in INPUT 3.  
480i Y PB PR is viewable when using PIP but 480p  
and 1080i are not.  
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VIDEO  
INPUT 5  
VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio  
connections.  
DVI-HDTV  
L/MONO  
• L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually  
white.  
R
AUDIO  
INPUT 5  
•
•
R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.  
DVI-HDTV provides a digital video connection from a video source to the TV.  
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
RECORD OUTPUT Used to connect to the VCR or DVD-recorder to record  
digital or analog signals from Antenna A or B and inputs (excluding DVI-HDTV  
and some component video formats) while TV is turned on.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
R
• VIDEO provides composite video connection and connector is usually  
yellow.  
• AUDIO L provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.  
L
•
AUDIO R provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.  
Note: The record output cannot be used for timed recordings from a  
device connected to the TV.  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to  
connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder.  
Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). Use the Digital  
Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output  
for this jack.  
Digital Audio  
Output Jack  
G-LINK Uses to connect the G-LINK cable for VCR one touch recording and/  
or cable box control with GUIDE Plus+ System.  
G-LINK  
ETHERNET  
ETHERNET Used to connect a router, cable modem, or Digital Subscribe Line  
to the TV using an RJ-45 cable (NIC). Do not connect telephone cable because  
of risk of fire, shock, etc. A green light on the jack means that an active  
network has been detected. An orange light means the data either is being sent  
or received.  
DTVLINK Used to connect a compatible DTVLink (1394) device. With two  
devices, you can either connect them to each other and then to the TV or  
connect each to a separate 1394 connector. For several devices, be sure to  
connect the faster of the 1394 devices in the link closer to the connection point  
of the TV and the slower devices furthest away. Do not loop the devices.  
ANTENNA A INPUT / ANTENNA B INPUTs Used to connect an off-air  
“terrestrial” antenna and/or cable TV signal to the TV. If you have both cable  
and air, connect cable to ANTENNA A and off-air to ANTENNA B. If you have  
air only, connect it to ANTENNA A.  
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
B
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
A
Note: You can use the ANTENNA B (or ANTENNA A) for video games and  
switch between the two inputs using the ANTENNA button on the remote  
control. When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your  
TV, keep the contrast at a low setting. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is  
left on the screen for a long period of time at a high contrast setting, the  
image can be permanently imprinted onto the picture tubes. These types  
of imprints are not covered by your warranty.  
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Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable  
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ 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 program  
guide is on your TV screen.  
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR  
recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly, however.  
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.  
G-LINK cable  
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.  
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 component.  
G-LINK wands  
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while  
you press the power button on and off. 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 component 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 instructions below).  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
TV  
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
Tips  
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
MAXIMUM POWER RATING!  
SPEAKER  
SELECT  
INTERNAL  
SPEAKER  
SOURCE  
(60 WATTS into  
8
OHMS)  
INT W/  
EXT  
R
EXT SURR  
TV EXT AMP  
L
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
3
4
If you have both VCR and  
cable box, it doesn’t  
V
V
V
V
P
R
P
R
B
VIDEO  
INPUT  
5
DVI-HDTV  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
P
Y
B
L/MONO  
P
L/MONO  
R
R
R
R
Y
R
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
1
2
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
5
matter which wand is  
connected to which box.  
RECORD  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
A
ANTENNA  
INPUT  
B
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
ETHERNET  
L
G-LINK  
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.  
TV (ba  
ck pan  
el)  
Connect to G-LINK jack  
on the back of the TV.  
VCR  
CHANNEL  
SENSOR  
SENSOR  
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ꢁ
                 
Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls.  
Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it points left to items and adjusts menu controls.  
Increases the volume. In the menu system, it points right to items and adjusts menu controls.  
VOL  
VOL  
                   
ꢂ
ꢃ
                   
                   
                   
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The Front of Your TV  
Front Inputs  
The TV has front inputs for convenience: an S-VIDEO input, one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO Inputs, and a headphone  
jack. Look for a hinged door and open the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a typical front layout and may  
not resemble your TV.  
Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal and external speakers, Fixed/Variable Audio Output, and  
Digital Audio Output are automatically turned off.  
When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the Left (mono) input jack to get  
sound from both speakers.  
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. As this  
user’s guide covers several models, your TV may or may not have all of the buttons described below.  
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU/OK selects highlighted items.  
CH  
                 
ꢀ
                 
Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu  
controls.  
POWER Turns the TV on and off. The indicator in the button lights when TV is on  
INPUT (only available on 65” model) Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (Front Input, INPUT 1, INPUT 2,  
INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, DTVLink, the last active antenna (Antenna A or Antenna B).  
INFO (only available on 65” model) Brings up channel banner with channel and viewing information. Press again to  
remove the banner. In the GUIDE Plus+ system, brings up more program or promotion information.  
Note: The front panel illustration shows  
a typical front panel layout. The exact  
look may be different from the one on  
the front of your TV.  
If you use the Front Button Block  
feature, the front panel no longer  
provides access to the menus. The Front  
S-VIDEO IN  
A/V jacks  
Button Block feature disables all front  
panel buttons but not inputs. For more  
information, see Chapter 3.  
Headphone jack  
S-VIDEO  
VID  
INPUT  
E
O
L
/
M
O
N
O
R
HEADPHO  
NE  
4
AUDIO  
INPUT  
CH M CH L  
VOL  
POWER  
VOLꢂ  
ꢃ
INFO  
MENU•OK  
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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 end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be  
sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet controlled  
by a light switch. The TV needs some power to acquire guide listings, do  
recordings, etc.  
Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power LED  
indicator on the front panel will light for approximately 15 seconds  
and then go off during the initialization of the TV. The TV can only  
be turned on after the Power LED indicator goes off. This happens  
every time power is reapplied to the TV.  
Put batteries in the remote  
•
•
•
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote  
by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.  
Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are  
aligned correctly.  
Replace the cover.  
Use the Remote Control to Complete  
the Assisted Setup  
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.  
ON • OFF  
VCR1  
DVD  
TV  
TV button  
VCR2 AUX  
SAT • CABLE  
FORMAT  
MUTE  
CH +  
V
To highlight a menu item, put the remote into TV mode by pressing the  
TV button then MENU. Press the arrow buttons on the remote 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.  
CH  
GUIDE  
INFO  
GO BACK  
OK button  
OK  
Arrow buttons  
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from  
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a  
different color).  
Turn on the TV  
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.  
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.  
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Complete the Assisted Setup  
Tip  
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to be configured to work  
properly. On-screen information helps you make the right selections for your  
setup. The first time you turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup screens appear  
automatically.  
To access the setup menus manually, press  
MENU and choose Assisted Setup.  
Set the Menu Language  
The first part of the Assisted Setup menu asks you to select your preferred  
language for the menu system.  
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the arrow  
buttons.  
2. Press OK to select that language.  
Complete Channel Search  
The next part of the Assisted Setup asks you if you want the TV to search for all  
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system.  
1. Highlight Full Search and press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for  
channels. A progress report appears on the screen.  
2. When search is complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup  
screen appears).  
Tip  
Notes: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through  
the Connections menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.  
Channel Search takes several minutes because  
the TV is searching for all possible analog and  
digital channels. You may want to leave and  
come back later.  
If cable box is connected to ANTENNA A, Channel Search cannot work.  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup  
Important Note: If you have a VCR and/or cable box connected to the  
TV, you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
If you didn’t connect the G-LINK cable, go to page 17. Disregard the  
screen that tells you to refer to the Quick Setup sheet because there is no  
sheet packed with this TV.  
Tip  
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 GUIDE Plus+  
Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup, then  
choose “No, repeat setup process.”  
The GUIDE Plus+ 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.  
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.  
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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 GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if  
your TV is connected to a cable TV connection.  
Notes: If you have two off-air antennas connected (one to ANTENNA A  
and one to ANTENNA B) and you aren’t getting the guide listings, try  
swapping the antennas.  
If your cable system retransmits digital off-air channels over cable, you  
should select YES to cable inquiry.  
You cannot tune to digital channels from the GUIDE Plus+ system if you  
have cable service or a cable box connected unless an off-air antenna is  
connected to Antenna B.  
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 a VCR appears--go to page 22.)  
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 GUIDE  
Plus+ 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 a VCR appears--go to page 22).  
3. Highlight the channel on ANTENNA A where 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: If not using INPUT 1(VIDEO1/AUX), you must connect to ANTENNA  
A not B.  
Channel 03 is the most common.  
Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/  
video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these  
cables. If you choose Video 1/Aux, then connect the cable box to the TV’s  
INPUT 1.  
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4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.  
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.  
Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or  
INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ System  
5. 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 GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).  
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,  
VCR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products.  
6. 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 a VCR  
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 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 GUIDE Plus+ system runs  
the same set of codes).  
No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK  
(GUIDE Plus+ 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 each checklist and follow the instructions on the  
screen.  
Step 3: Configuring for a VCR  
1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears reminding  
you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).  
If it is not, highlight No and press OK.  
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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. 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.  
4. Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR stopped playing the tape, the  
test was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK.  
If your VCR didn’t stop playing a tape, you can either choose No or Test this  
code again.  
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.  
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 GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing  
another set of codes.)  
Keep following the previous instructions until the TV finds the  
correct code for the VCR.  
Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR,  
a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try  
again.  
Tip  
Leave your cable box turned ON to download  
program information.  
•
•
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.  
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.  
•
Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won’t be able to automatically  
schedule programs to record on your VCR.  
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings  
1. 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.  
Disregard the screen that tells you to refer to the Quick Setup sheet because  
there is no sheet packed with this TV.  
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If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process and press OK.  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
What to Expect  
The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system 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 GUIDE Plus+ 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 GUIDE  
(without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information is usually sent  
to your TV at night.  
•
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with a Channel  
Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your  
cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.  
Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.  
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.  
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 components. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Overview:  
• The Buttons on the Remote Control  
• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components  
• How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It  
• Code List  
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The Buttons on the Remote Control  
Blue action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates features  
ON • OFF  
VCR1  
DVD  
TV  
(located in the Action bar on TV screen).  
VCR2 AUX  
SAT • CABLE  
FORMAT  
Green action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates the  
features (located in the Action bar on TV screen).  
Indicator  
MUTE  
(Backlight button) Press to illuminate some of 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.  
CH +  
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings  
directly through the remote control. Also used in the GUIDE Plus+  
system and in the TV menu to make selections.  
Green action  
button  
ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between HDTV’s  
ANTENNA A and B. When in the VCR mode, the ANTENNA button  
functions as a TV/VCR button. In the satellite mode, it functions as a TV/  
SAT button. If tuned to an input, ANTENNA takes TV back to last-viewed  
antenna and channel.  
Blue action  
button  
CLEAR  
1
4
Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the TV menu  
system, GUIDE Plus+ system, and on-screen displays. Also moves the PIP  
window when the menu is not on the screen. See page 47 for more  
information.  
AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component (such  
as a cable box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD, or audio receiver) that  
you’ve programmed to work with this button.  
CH + or CH – Scrolls up or down through the current channel or input  
list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to  
continue changing channels. In the Guide Plus+ system, scrolls a page at  
a time.  
AUSE  
SKIP  
PIP  
SWAP  
CH CTRL  
CH CTRL (Channel control) Toggles the channel control between the  
main TV picture and the PIP window. Use channel up, channel down,  
INPUT, or number buttons to change channels. You can tell which  
picture changes by looking at the channel banner. CH CTRL is marked  
by  
in the banner.  
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you  
to normal viewing. Used to cancel the commercial skip timer. Used to  
quit the browser.  
Tip  
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 input  
channel.  
The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and SAT•CABLE buttons  
also turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan  
products.  
FORMAT Toggles through screen formats (Normal, Zoom, and Stretch).  
In browser mode, toggles through three different view sizes: full-size  
video, video window on the left, and video window on the right.  
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GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the  
menu system.  
Tip  
To turn off most the RCA, GE, and Proscan  
components that are connected to the TV, press  
ON•OFF twice within two seconds.  
GUIDE Brings up the Listings screen for the Guide Plus+system.  
INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote  
to operate components. Lights when a button is pressed and a valid command  
is sent.  
This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and  
Proscan products.  
INFO Brings up channel banner with channel and viewing information. Press  
again to remove the banner. In the GUIDE Plus+ system, brings up more  
program information.  
INPUT Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (Front Input, INPUT  
1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, DTVLink (if available), last-active  
Antenna).  
MENU Turns the Main menu on or off.  
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore  
volume.  
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is  
highlighted.  
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on or off. If in another mode (VCR,  
DVD, SAT•CABLE, AUX) and programmed, it turns the component on and off.  
PIP Makes the PIP window appear and disappear (See Chapter 3 for more  
information about using PIP.) Locks/unlocks video window in GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC•VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,  
provides transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD players,  
and CD players. Press REC•VCR+ outside of the GUIDE Plus+ System to set a  
manual timer program or enter a PlusCode.  
SAT•CABLE Places the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. If Auto Tuning is  
enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to the correct 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. Cannot be used  
with the browser.  
SWAP When using PIP, switches the main picture with the PIP window.  
TV Places the remote in TV mode. Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-  
viewed TV channel or input. Placing the remote in TV mode enables you to  
access the TV’s menu system as well as tune to analog, digital, or cable TV  
channels.  
VCR1 Places the remote in VCR1 mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on  
the TV and tunes to the correct input channel.  
VCR2 Places the remote in VCR2 mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on  
the TV and tunes to the correct input channel.  
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume when the TV Audio  
Output option is set to Variable Speakers On.  
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Programming the Remote to Operate  
Other Components  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
DVD  
TV  
The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-  
controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite  
receivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operate  
your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and  
PROSCAN components.  
Indicator  
The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional  
remote-controllable component.  
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.  
CLEAR  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote  
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate  
one of the components connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do the following:  
1. Turn on the component (in this example, a VCR).  
2. Point the remote at the component.  
REVERSE PLAY  
3. Press the corresponding component button (in this example, VCR1).  
4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond, you  
STOP  
need to program the remote to operate it.  
Programming the Remote  
You’ll use these buttons when  
you program the remote.  
There are two ways to program the remote control:  
•
•
direct entry  
automatic code search  
Important Note: The remote may  
not be compatible with all models  
of all brands of components. It  
also may not operate all functions  
of the remote that came with your  
component.  
Using Direct Entry  
Note: The AUX button can only be programmed using direct entry.  
1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list  
in this section.  
Important for Direct Entry  
3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.  
You must continue pressing the component  
button while you enter the code.  
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.  
Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To program the  
universal remote to operate the VCR, you  
would:  
5. Release the component button, point remote at component, and then press  
ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the command. If it doesn’t,  
try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.  
Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter  
the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes  
column.  
Release the VCR1 button. Press ON•OFF to see if  
the VCR responds. If it doesn’t, follow the same  
steps, but enter the second code for Zenith  
VCRs instead of the first.  
•
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for  
your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.  
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If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the  
automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn’t find the  
code, the remote is not compatible with your component.  
Using Automatic Code Search  
If Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. The  
following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of  
your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without  
programming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator  
on the remote turns off.  
Tip  
To stop the automatic code search without  
programming any components, press and  
hold CLEAR until the indicator on the  
remote turns off.  
1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)  
2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR1, DVD,  
etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until  
the indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.  
3. Point the remote at the component.  
4. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the  
remote stops flashing.  
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after  
5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY  
again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.  
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched  
through all of the codes. There are more than 20 total sets of codes. If the  
component does not turn off after pressing PLAY more than 20 times, then  
the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.  
If the component you want to control does turn off:  
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the  
device turns back ON.  
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off.  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It  
Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV,  
DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.), it uses operational modes triggered by the  
component buttons.  
Tip  
1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR1, VCR2,  
Some of the remote’s buttons might operate  
differently for other components, especially  
when you’re using another component’s  
menu system.  
SAT•CABLE, AUX) to set the remote to control the component.  
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.  
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.  
Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and  
models of components.  
If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably  
in the wrong mode. You must press the component button that matches  
the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR,  
press VCR1, VCR2, or AUX on the remote control to put the remote in VCR  
mode.)  
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Using the INPUT Button  
Input source  
Note: Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change each  
time you press the INPUT button.  
ON • OFF  
VCR1  
DVD  
TV  
VCR2 AUX  
SAT • CABLE  
FORMAT  
1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input  
sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as  
VCR or DVD player) you want to view.  
MUTE  
CH +  
2. Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.  
•
If you tune to INPUT 1 and your DVD 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  
VCR1, VCR2, or AUX button to put the remote control in VCR mode.  
CLEAR  
1
4
There are other ways of selecting an input channel:  
•
Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote control to  
automatically tune to the correct input channel when pressed. For more  
details on Auto Tuning, see Chapter 3.  
INPUT  
button  
AUSE  
SKIP  
•
When viewing an input, to go back to viewing channels, press ANTENNA,  
or press INPUT until you see your channel, or use the number keys to  
enter the channel number.  
PIP  
SWAP  
CH CTRL  
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VCR Codes  
Toshiba ............................................ 2015, 2049, 2051,  
............................................... 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116  
Totevsion .................................................... 2013, 2014  
Unitech ................................................................. 2013  
Vector Research...................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016  
Victor .................................................................... 2010  
Video Concepts ............ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113  
Videosonic............................................................ 2013  
Wards ..................................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,  
.......................... 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,  
................. 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2132  
XR-1000 ............................................ 2021, 2026, 2061  
Yamaha ......................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111  
Zenith ........................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128  
Magnavox ...................................................2021, 2022, 2062,  
................................................. 2063, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2124  
Magnin ............................................................................ 2013  
Marantz .......................................................2009, 2010, 2011,  
............................................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2062, 2064  
Marta ............................................................................... 2014  
Masushita ........................................................................ 2021  
Mei .................................................................................. 2021  
Memorex ............................................................. 2011, 2013,  
....................................... 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2132  
MGA.............................................................2029, 2065, 2113  
MGN Technology ........................................................... 2013  
Midland........................................................................... 2053  
Minolta.........................................................2055, 2056, 2107  
Mitsubishi ........... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2068,  
........ 2068, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123  
Montgomery Ward ............................................... 2075, 2132  
Motorola ............................................................... 2021, 2132  
MTC ...................................................................... 2013, 2126  
Multitech ..................................2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061  
NEC .......................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,  
....................................... 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123  
Nikko .............................................................................. 2014  
Noblex ............................................................................ 2013  
Olympus ......................................................................... 2021  
Optimus ................................................................ 2014, 2132  
Optonica ......................................................................... 2096  
Panasonic ...................... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127  
Pentax ...................................... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120  
Pentex Research ............................................................. 2018  
Philco .................................................2021, 2022, 2062, 2063  
Philips ................................................2021, 2062, 2096, 2124  
Pilot................................................................................. 2014  
Pioneer ....................................2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123  
Portland .............................................2016, 2017, 2019, 2110  
PROSCAN ....................................................2000, 2001, 2131  
Protec.............................................................................. 2061  
Pulsar .............................................................................. 2104  
Quarter ........................................................................... 2011  
Quartz ............................................................................. 2011  
Quasar .........................................................2021, 2022, 2125  
RCA ..................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,  
................. 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089,  
................... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133  
Radioshack/Realistic ........................2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,  
................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132  
Radix ............................................................................... 2014  
Randex ............................................................................ 2014  
Ricoh............................................................................... 2128  
Runco ............................................................................. 2104  
Samsung ........................ 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112  
Sanky .................................................................... 2104, 2132  
Sansui ................................................2010, 2092, 2111, 2123  
Sanyo ...........................................................2011, 2013, 2023  
Scott ...................................................2012, 2015, 2025, 2032  
2038, 2065, 2093, 2116  
Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and  
AUX buttons.  
Admiral ........................................................ 2132  
Adventura .................................................... 2026  
Aiko ............................................................. 2027  
Aiwa............................................................. 2026  
Akai..................... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,  
................................................. 2111, 2112, 2113  
American High ............................................ 2021  
Asha ............................................................. 2013  
Audio Dynamics................................ 2009, 2010  
Audiovox ..................................................... 2014  
Bell & Howell ............................................. 2011  
Beaumark .................................................... 2013  
Broksonic .......................................... 2012, 2025  
Calix ............................................................. 2014  
Candle .......................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,  
................................................. 2017, 2018, 2019  
Canon ...................................... 2021, 2022, 2114  
Capehart ............................................ 2020, 2110  
Carver .......................................................... 2062  
CCE .................................................... 2027, 2061  
Citizen............................................... 2013, 2014,  
................... 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027  
Colortyme .................................................... 2009  
Colt .............................................................. 2061  
Craig .............................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061  
Curtis-Mathes.......................... 2000, 2009, 2013,  
..........2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115, 2131  
Cybernex ..................................................... 2013  
Daewoo .............. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,  
2027, 2028, 2110  
Daytron........................................................ 2110  
DBX ................................................... 2009, 2010  
Dimensia ........................................... 2000, 2131  
Dynatech ..................................................... 2026  
Electrohome ...................................... 2014, 2029  
Electrophonic .............................................. 2014  
Emerson.... 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,  
2026, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035,  
...................2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,  
................. 2042, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2065,  
...................................... 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130  
Fisher ...................................... 2011, 2023, 2048,  
............................. 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118  
Fuji ..................................................... 2021, 2119  
Funai ............................................................ 2026  
Garrard ........................................................ 2026  
GE ........................................... 2000, 2001, 2013,  
................... 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120, 2131  
Goldstar ............... 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2131  
Gradiente..................................................... 2026  
Harley Davidson ......................................... 2026  
Harman Kardon .......................................... 2009  
Harwood ..................................................... 2061  
Headquarter ................................................ 2011  
Hitachi .............................................. 2055, 2056,  
............................. 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122  
Hi-Q ............................................................. 2023  
Instant Replay ............................................. 2021  
JCL ............................................................... 2021  
JC Penney ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013,  
............................ 2014, 2021, 2022, 2055, 2056,  
............................. 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118  
Jensen ...................................... 2055, 2056, 2111  
JVC ............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111, 2123  
Kenwood ................................ 2009, 2010, 2011,  
...................................... 2016, 2018, 2111, 2123  
KLH .............................................................. 2061  
Kodak ................................................ 2014, 2021  
Lloyd ............................................................ 2026  
Logik ............................................................ 2061  
LXI ............................................................... 2014  
Cable Box Codes  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE and  
AUX buttons.  
ABC..................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5053  
Antronix...................................................... 5008, 5009  
Archer ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010  
Cabletenna ........................................................... 5008  
Cableview ............................................................. 5008  
Colour Voice............................................... 5012, 5013  
Comtronics ........................................................... 5014  
Contec .................................................................. 5016  
Eastern .................................................................. 5017  
Garrard ................................................................. 5011  
GC Electronics...................................................... 5009  
GE ............................................................... 5000, 5001  
Gemini ........................................................ 5018, 5019  
General Instrument .............................................. 5003  
Hamlin ................ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035, 5045  
Hitachi .................................................................. 5003  
Jerrold ................. 5003, 5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053  
Magnavox ............................................................. 5025  
Memorex .............................................................. 5026  
Movie Time .......................................................... 5027  
NEC ....................................................................... 5005  
NSC ....................................................................... 5027  
Oak ............................................................. 5016, 5029  
Panasonic ..................................................5048, 5052  
Philips ........................... 5011, 5012, 5013,5015, 5019,  
5025, 5030, 5031, 5032  
Pioneer ....................................................... 5033, 5034  
PROSCAN ................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ......................................... 5007, 5047, 5049, 5052  
Realistic................................................................. 5009  
Regal ........................................................... 5022, 5035  
Regency ................................................................ 5017  
Rembrandt ............................................................ 5003  
Samsung ............................................................... 5034  
Scientific Atlanta..................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal .................................................................... 5018  
Signature............................................................... 5003  
Sprucer ................................................................. 5052  
Standard Components ............................... 5039, 5044  
Starcom ....................................................... 5018, 5053  
Stargate ................................................................. 5018  
Starquest ............................................................... 5018  
Tandy .................................................................... 5040  
Teleview ............................................................... 5014  
Tocom......................................................... 5004, 5023  
Tusa ...................................................................... 5018  
TV86 ..................................................................... 5027  
Unika .......................................................... 5008, 5009  
United Cable ........................................................ 5053  
Universal........................................... 5008, 5009, 5010  
Viewstar ...................................................... 5025, 5027  
Zenith ......................................................... 5050, 5051  
Sears .......................................2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,  
............................ 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118  
Sharp.................... 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2131  
Shintom .............................................2004, 2056, 2061, 2098  
Shogun ........................................................................... 2013  
Signature......................................................................... 2131  
Singer ...........................................................2021, 2061, 2128  
Sony ...................................................2004, 2098, 2099, 2119  
STS ........................................................................ 2021, 2107  
Sylvania ............................................................... 2021, 2022,  
............................................... 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124  
Symphonic...................................................................... 2026  
Tandy .............................................................................. 2011  
Tashiko ........................................................................... 2014  
Tatung............................................................................. 2111  
TEAC ............................................................2026, 2085, 2111  
Technics................................................................ 2021, 2109  
Teknika ....................................2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129  
TMK .............................................................2013, 2024, 2047  
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JVC ................................................................................. 4268  
JVL ................................................................................. 4276  
Kenwood ....................................................................... 4269  
Onkyo............................................................................ 4278  
Optimus ......................................................................... 4284  
Panasonic ............................................................ 4279, 4280  
Pioneer .......................................................................... 4275  
RCA ................................................................................ 4270  
Sherwood ...................................................................... 4282  
Sony ........................................................... 4271, 4272, 4281  
Technics............................................................... 4279, 4280  
Wards ............................................................................. 4275  
Yamaha ................................................................ 4274, 4275  
Satellite Receiver Codes  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX  
buttons.  
Alphastar ................................................................ 5079  
Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057  
Dishnet ................................................................... 5078  
Drake ............................................................ 5058, 5059  
Echostar .................................................................. 5089  
GE ................................................................. 5000, 5001  
General Instruments .......................... 5060, 5061, 5062  
Hitachi .......................................................... 5083, 5084  
Hughes ......................................................... 5077, 5090  
JVC .......................................................................... 5082  
Panasonic ............................................................... 5075  
Philips ..................................................................... 5085  
Primestar................................................................. 5076  
PROSCAN ..................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ..................................5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081  
Realistic................................................................... 5063  
Sony ........................................................................ 5072  
STS1 ........................................................................ 5064  
STS2 ........................................................................ 5065  
STS3 ........................................................................ 5066  
STS4 ........................................................................ 5067  
Toshiba ......................................................... 5068, 5073  
Uniden .......................................................... 5069, 5086  
CD Players  
ADC ........................................................... 4200, 4201, 4220  
Aiwa..................................................................... 4175, 4203  
Akai................................................................................ 4205  
Denon ............................................................................ 4208  
Dynatech ....................................................................... 4177  
Emerson......................................................................... 4178  
Fisher ......................................................... 4179, 4212, 4213  
GE .................................................................................. 4216  
Hitachi ........................................................................... 4180  
JVC ....................................................................... 4181, 4221  
Kenwood ................................................... 4183, 4222, 4224  
Luxman .......................................................................... 4225  
Marantz ................................................................ 4185, 4226  
Mitsubishi ............................................................ 4229, 4230  
MCS................................................................................ 4228  
Nakamichi ........................................................... 4232, 4233  
NEC ................................................................................ 4184  
Onkyo........................................................ 4186, 4234, 4235  
Optimus ..................................................... 4237, 4238, 4239  
Panasonic ...................................................................... 4188  
Pioneer ................................................................ 4189, 4240  
RCA ...................................................................... 4190, 4211  
Sanyo ............................................................................. 4250  
Sears .............................................................................. 4207  
Sherwood ...................................................................... 4243  
Sony ........................................................... 4195, 4209, 4244  
Teac ........................................................... 4245, 4246, 4247  
Technics......................................................................... 4197  
Toshiba .......................................................................... 4231  
Yamaha ...................................................... 4198, 4199, 4268  
DVD codes  
Programmable for DVD and  
AUX buttons.  
Aiwa........................................................................ 3009  
GE ........................................................................... 3000  
Hitachi .................................................................... 3008  
JVC ................................................................ 3002, 3010  
Konka ........................................................... 3011, 3012  
Magnavox ............................................................... 3003  
Mitsubishi ............................................................... 3004  
Panasonic ............................................................... 3013  
Philips ........................................3003, 3019, 3021, 3022  
Pioneer ................................................................... 3005  
PROSCAN ............................................................... 3000  
RCA ............................................................... 3000, 3001  
Sanyo ...................................................................... 3014  
Shinco ..................................................................... 3001  
Sony .................................................... 3006, 3015, 3016  
Toshiba ............................................... 3007, 3017, 3020  
Zenith ..................................................................... 3018  
Audio Codes  
Programmable for the AUX button only.  
RCA and Dimensia  
AM/FM ..................................................... 4003, 4270  
AUX ................................................................... 4004  
Phono ................................................................ 4005  
Tape ................................................................... 4006  
CD .................................................. 4007, 4190, 4211  
Receivers  
Aiwa........................................ 4261, 4262, 4263, 4264,  
...................................................4265, 4266, 4267, 4277  
Denon ..................................................................... 4283  
Harman Kardon ..................................................... 4276  
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Menu System  
Chapter Overview:  
• Menus and Control Panels  
• Picture Quality Menu  
• Audio Menu  
• Time Menu  
• Connections Menu  
• Preferences Menu  
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Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels  
This section explores menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is  
outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. The Guide Plus+ Menu, Parental Controls, and Web Browser  
menu items are discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter.  
The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is  
called the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu.  
1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Use the arrow buttons (left,right,up,down) to move through the menu  
items.  
3. Press the OK button or right arrow to select a highlighted item in the menu.  
Or, press the number beside of the menu item to go directly to the menu  
item. For example, in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Audio  
menu.  
Tip  
Exiting a menu  
There are three ways to exit a menu:  
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 MenuꢃPicture Quality) or you’re just  
plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove  
the menus from the screen and start over  
again.  
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Highlight 0 (Go Back) menu button and press OK, or press GO BACK on  
the remote.  
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Press 0 on the remote when you are highlighting the left side of the menu.  
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you  
return to TV viewing.  
On-Screen Help  
Information appears on the screen to assist you in understanding your menu  
selection. To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that  
might provide on-screen help text of 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. And at the bottom of the screen are two  
lines of text that explain the currently highlighted item.  
Controls  
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, and menu (action, choice fields) buttons.  
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Sliders  
Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.  
To make adjustments:  
1. Press the left or right arrow to select the slider control for the feature you  
want to adjust.  
2. Press the up or down arrow to adjust the indicator on the vertical slider.  
Note: Some sliders are positioned horizontally, for example, Translucency,  
Balance, and Initial Volume.  
Choice Lists  
Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from among a list of  
choices. Check boxes let you select one or more options in a choice list. A radio  
button lets you select only one option in a choice list.  
1. Use the arrow buttons to move left/right/up/down.  
2. Press OK to select or de-select the option.  
Radio Button List  
Check Box List  
Numeric Entries  
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, MENU and OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the  
information.  
1. Use the left/right button to highlight the field.  
2. Use the up/down arrows, number buttons or OK button to enter  
information.  
On-screen Menu Buttons  
An on-screen button is used to transfer control from one item to another or  
perform a specific command. An on-screen button responds to the OK or right  
arrow button or to the number button on the remote which appears on the on-  
screen menu button  
Action Buttons  
An on-screen button that performs the action labelled on the button. Press right  
arrow button to highlight and press OK to select.  
Choice Fields  
A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices. Press OK to select  
the next entry in the choice field.  
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Picture Quality Menu  
The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture  
Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Filter, Convergence,  
SVM, Reset Controls.  
To access the Picture Quality menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Press the down arrow button on the remote control to highlight Picture  
Quality, and then press OK or 2. The following menu options appear, are  
described in order on the following pages.  
Picture Settings  
The Picture Settings menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the  
picture looks. The picture settings apply to the video for the main TV picture  
(including PIP) and the video input selections (Front Input, Input 1, Input 2,  
Input 3, Input 4, Input 5, DTVLink, analog channels, and digital channels).  
Your options under the Picture Settings menu are:  
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Contrast Adjusts differences between the light and dark areas of  
the picture.  
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Color Adjusts the richness of the color.  
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.  
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.  
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.  
To create picture settings for the video inputs:  
1. Press the INPUT button while in the Picture Settings menu until the correct  
the 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.  
Note: When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu, the graphics  
become transparent to allow you to clearly see the video behind the displays.  
Picture Presets  
Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the four preset  
picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting, Personal Picture  
Preset.  
Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room. After you  
select a setting, the contrast, color, tint, black level and sharpness settings found  
under the Picture Settings menu are adjusted automatically.  
If you choose Personal Picture Preset, you can customize color, tint, black level,  
and sharpness to your desired level, and the television saves those settings. After  
you’ve done this, you can go back into the menu and select Bright, Normal or  
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Soft Lighting without losing your personal preset. For example, if you normally  
use Personal Picture Preset but want to watch a show in Bright Lighting, you  
can choose Bright Lighting, watch the show, and then afterwards return to your  
customized settings by choosing Personal Picture Preset.  
Auto Color  
Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. The Auto Color  
setting can be stored for each input. Choose On or Off, depending on your  
preference.  
Color Warmth  
Color Warmth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture. Color  
Warmth can be stored for each input. The feature lets you set one of three  
automatic color adjustments:  
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Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors.  
Normal for an ordinary picture color.  
Warm for a more red palette of picture colors.  
Noise Filter  
Noise Filter 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 Noise Filter setting  
can be stored for each input. You can set the Noise Filter to Frame Comb, Off or  
Adaptive. The settings are explained in the on-screen help text.  
Convergence  
The Convergence feature lets you adjust the TV’s three tubes. When the TV tubes’  
images are precisely aligned, they create the color images you see on the screen.  
Over time, the picture can drift out of alignment (this is normal). If your picture  
seems fuzzy or has a yellow tint, using Convergence could correct this  
misalignment. When you select the Convergence feature a submenu appears with  
three options:  
•
Auto Converge automatically aligns the projection lenses to self-correct  
color images. You’ll see flashing squares of color dance across the screen  
(this is normal).  
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•
Blue Centering aligns the blue and green images to fine tune picture.  
Red Centering aligns the red and green images to fine tune picture.  
Note: The ability to change channels is disabled when adjusting the  
convergence options and the TV must be tuned to a usable signal.  
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SVM  
SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness of  
the picture by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tubes’ electron beam when  
it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. It sharpens the black-to-  
white edges and white-to-black edges. Choose On or Off, depending on your  
preference.  
Reset Controls  
The Reset Controls menu button resets all picture quality controls to their  
original factory settings (except for the convergence settings) for the current  
input.  
1. Tune to the “input” for which you would like to apply the setting.  
2. Press MENU to access the main menu.  
3. Select Picture Quality, and then select Reset Controls to set reset the settings  
for the currently tuned input.  
Audio Menu  
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: Graphic Equalizer, Audio Processor,  
Sound Logic, Audio Language, SAP, Balance, Fixed/Variable Out, Digital Audio  
Out, Subwoofer.  
Graphic Equalizer  
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. 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 are stored in memory in case  
you switch to Fixed Output then back to Variable Output.  
Note: If the internal speakers are used as the center channel audio  
speaker from an external audio receiver, the graphic equalizer settings do  
not apply.  
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Audio Processor  
The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which  
control the way the sound comes through your speakers. The selected setting  
affects all inputs and antennas.  
To create the settings:  
1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.  
2. Select Audio, and then Audio Processor. Depending on your speaker setup,  
any combination of the following options appear:  
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•
Mono plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should only be  
used when receiving broadcasts where distance from the broadcasters  
makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner displays the word Mono  
when you tune to a program that is broadcast in mono.  
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 tune to a program that  
is broadcast in stereo.  
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•
Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.  
Delivers a panoramic 3D sound stage from stereo material.  
Redirects the treble portion of the audio in the speaker system to  
make dialog more understandable. Repositions and elevates the audio to the  
center of the TV.  
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Creates a virtual 5.1 surround sound from multichannel source  
material through any two-speaker playback system.  
Sound Logic  
Monitors a program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum  
and maximum volume range from current volume setting. Acting like a dynamic  
range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to limit suggested volume  
increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear  
when a commercial starts). Choose Sound Logic On or Sound Logic Off  
depending on your preference.  
Audio Language  
The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language you  
want to hear for ATSC (digital TV) programs. If the Audio Language icon in the  
banner lights, it means there is more than one audio language available. The  
system automatically sets the audio program to the selected audio language  
when the channel you are viewing is a digital terrestrial channel and the  
specified language is available for that program.  
TruSurround, SRS and (o) symbol is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.  
TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.  
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In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want by  
pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press OK to  
activate.  
Some programs can have audio languages available that can be heard, but that  
cannot be set as the default. To select and hear those audio languages, navigate  
to the “Change Audio” action button and select OK.  
SAP (Second Audio Program)  
When turned on, Second Audio Program plays the program’s audio in a second  
language, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio  
with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. Or, SAP might contain  
audio which is totally unrelated to the video.  
Note: SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog programs,  
not digital programs.  
Balance  
The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers, rear external speakers and  
the headphone output. Balance does not affect the internal subwoofer nor any  
other audio output. Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the left  
and right speakers.  
Fixed/Variable Out  
The Fixed/Variable Out menu displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s  
front internal and external speakers on or off and set the Fixed/Variable audio  
output to a fixed- or variable-control level. The choices are:  
•
•
•
Variable Output, Speakers On This setting 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.  
Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting 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 This setting 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.  
Note: If the Internal Speaker source switch on the back of the TV is set to  
EXT AMP, it overrides any above setting of Speakers Off and allows the  
internal speakers to be used as a center speaker input.  
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Digital Audio Out  
If you’ve connected a six-channel amplifier/receiver to the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable, you can receive Dolby Digital*  
surround sound if transmitted. Choose the correct setting in the Digital Audio  
Out menu:  
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Auto Select If selected, 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 Dolby Digital* and PCM decoder that was  
manufactured in the last several years.  
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PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) If selected, the TV sends all signals through  
the Digital Audio Output in PCM.  
Subwoofer  
The built-in Subwoofer enhances low-frequency audio. The Subwoofer setting  
can only be changed if the Fixed/Variable audio output is set to the Variable  
Output. The choices are: Subwoofer On or Subwoofer Off.  
Time Menu  
The Time menu lets you set up time-related features such as: Sleep Timer, Wake-  
up Timer, or Time of Day. Just follow the on-screen help text to assist you in  
setting up the features–the information is explained in detail.  
Note: If your TV does not automatically acquire the time, 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.  
Connections Menu  
The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your  
television. Items in the Connections menu are: Antenna Info, Channel Search,  
Software Upgrade, Signal Source, Signal Type, Auto Tuning, DTVLink, Special  
Features, Ethernet Setup.  
Antenna Info  
This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channel  
number, the station name when tuned, e.g. NBC, whether the channel is digital  
or analog, which antenna is picking up the channel, and for digital channels,  
and its current signal strength.  
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When you move the highlight to the Antenna Info list, the TV attempts to tune  
to the 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.  
Only primary channels appear in the list. Subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, do not  
appear.  
Channel Search  
Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV  
channels available through the antenna 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.  
The Channel Search screen lets you choose a Full Search or a Quick Search.  
Full Search Searches both Antenna A and B, automatically detects whether  
you are using cable or an off-air antenna.  
Note: A Full Search can take several minutes.  
Quick Search Searches only for channels on the antenna you’re currently  
using and uses the current Air or Cable setting. For optimum reception, you  
need to conduct a Quick Search after you’ve adjusted a terrestrial antenna  
because the TV might pick up new channels.  
Notes: Channel Search takes a long time to complete because all possible  
analog and digital channels are being searched.  
If a cable box is connected to Antenna A and GUIDE Plus+ Setup was  
informed, a channel search will not be permitted.  
Software Upgrade  
The Software Upgrade screen contains current software information and  
indicates if a new upgrade is available. The software information and upgrades  
can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable  
to the Internet.  
Signal Source  
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you  
would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, or Video Inputs. The  
same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up Auto  
Tuning on the remote or the INPUT button. But, if you misplace the remote,  
this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source.  
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Signal Type  
The Signal Type screen lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from  
cable TV or an off-air antenna for Ant A or Ant B. When you run Channel  
Search, the TV automatically detects your signal and you don’t have to specify it  
here. However, if you decide to change the source, you can use the Signal Type  
screen. Changing the source on Antenna A may mean that you will have to make  
changes to your GUIDE Plus+ Setup settings.  
Auto Tuning  
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 (VCR1,  
VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE) so that pressing the button automatically turns on  
the TV and turns the TV to the correct video input channel (see the Features  
chapter on page 46 for detailed information).  
DTVLink® (Digital Television Link)  
Better known to some as IEEE 1394 or FireWire*, these jacks enable connection  
of high-speed digital technology to DTVLink devices. With the two jacks, you  
can network your digital devices by linking them together.  
Some DTVLink set top devices need an additional analog video connection to  
the TV. The screen tells you which device needs this connection. You then  
select which analog input is used for the connection.  
Notes: When a device is plugged in or unplugged, the DTVLink screen is  
updated automatically.  
Some IEEE 1394 devices supply power to other devices. This TV does not  
supply power to other devices.  
Some devices that do not support Digital Copy Protection may cause  
errors on the DTVLink connection if another source that supports Digital  
Copy Protected material is connected to the DTVLink.  
Special Features  
Initial Channel and Initial Volume are two special features that are for  
commercial/retail use only.  
Initial Channel You can select the channel that your TV tunes to each time  
the TV is turned on or plugged in.  
Initial Volume This features works only if the Initial Channel feature is set to  
On. Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on.  
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Ethernet Setup  
If you have a NAT/PAT device with DHCP capability, no setup is required. The  
TV automatically sets itself up for Ethernet use. If you do not have a NAT/PAT  
router, you may need to establish some settings in conjunction with your ISP  
(Internet Service Provider) before you can connect to the Internet. Your ISP  
needs your TV’s MAC (Media Access Control) address to give you a host name.  
This appears on the same screen where you set the host name as required by  
your ISP. It is unlikely you may need to fill in the IP address and/or Port by  
your ISP. You may need to enter another IP address for the proxy server to gain  
access to other hosts on the Internet. This address, if required, will be provided  
by your ISP.  
A Reset All selection is provided for your convenience if you move the TV to  
another city and have to enter new information.  
Preferences Menu  
The Preference menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your  
personal preferences. Features in the Preference menu are: Closed Captioning,  
Screen Format, Record Output, Color Scheme, Translucency, Menu Language,  
Digital Channel Info.  
Closed Captioning  
You may set the type of captioning displayed from the main tuner. Captioning is  
not available from the PIP tuner. Choices within the Closed Captioning menu  
are: Caption Display, Analog Captions, Digital Captions, Caption Priority,  
Caption Style.  
Caption Display  
The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when  
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) is  
not supported by Closed Captioning.  
Closed Captioning On Captioning information is shown always, when  
available.  
Closed Captioning Off No captioning information is displayed.  
On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when the TV’s sound  
is muted, when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the  
remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen.)  
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Analog Captions  
You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for  
displaying captioning information for all analog channels. The content of CC and  
Text are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen.  
CC CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text  
on top of the picture as it is received.  
Text 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, or sources:  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
Digital Captions  
You can select a closed caption, service mode (1-6) for digital channels. The  
service modes support MPEG-2 based transport sources such as DTVLink.  
Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages, 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.  
Caption Priority  
You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV  
programs that have both or either.  
•
If you select analog captions and they are available for a digital TV  
program, the CC icon in the banner lights.  
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If you select digital captions and they are available for a digital TV program,  
the CC icon in the banner lights.  
Caption Style  
Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for  
the following options:  
Caption Size is the font size (Standard, Large, Small) of the text characters.  
Caption Font is 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.  
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Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red,  
Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan.  
Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White, Black,  
Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan.  
Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid,  
Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing. Solid is the default setting.  
Caption Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid,  
Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.  
Screen Format  
The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4:3 picture  
is displayed on your 16:9 screen. The options are Normal, Zoom or Stretch. If  
your TV receives an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image can be displayed  
in one of three ways:  
Normal The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered with gray bars on the  
right and left sides of the screen.  
Stretch The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by  
approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same.  
Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33% and  
the vertical size increases by approximately 33%.  
Notes: There is no need to change the screen format for a 16:9 video  
signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV’s screen.  
The FORMAT button on the remote gives you access to change the format  
with a one-button press rather than navigating through the menu system.  
Normal and Stretch do not affect Record Output; Zoom may alter the  
original video.  
Some programs are copy protected and cannot be recorded. If REC icon in  
banner is dim, a recording cannot be made because of copy protection  
limits.  
The format of some video cannot be changed even though it appears to  
be a 4:3 aspect-ratio picture.  
Depending on the input and video content, the TV may or may not be  
able to display the side panels as gray. Therefore, limited viewing of a 4:3  
image is recommended when no side panels are present. The same advice  
applies even if the side panels are present. Use the FORMAT button to  
view screen formats other than those with sidepanels (Zoom, Stretch).  
Some video formats may not be able to be changed with the FORMAT  
button.  
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Record Output  
16:9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways: Cropped Recording (Center  
Cut) and Anamorphic Mode Recording. Cropped Recording records the center of  
a 16:9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16:9 signal  
into a 4:3 area.  
Notes: To make the “clearest” recording, avoid using PIP, GUIDE Plus+  
system, browser, or zoom screen format. Doing so will have unwanted  
effects on the recorded video.  
The TV does not need to be on to make a recording as long as the  
recording being made was set up in the GUIDE Plus+ system. When the TV  
is off, the Record Output may show the TV tuning channels in a date  
acquisition activity. This is normal.  
Color Scheme  
Select from among four colors (Sky Blue, Emerald, Raspberry, Plum) to change  
the color of the menu system and banner.  
Note: The guide and browser colors are unaffected.  
Translucency  
You can change the translucency (see-through) level of the menu screens. Adjust  
the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons.  
Notes: This does not apply to GUIDE Plus+ system and browser.  
Some video formats do not support the display of translucency on-screen  
displays.  
Menu Language  
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.  
Note: Spanish and French are not available in the guide, browser, or in  
some software upgrade pop-up screens.  
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Digital Channel Info  
The Digital Channel Info option allows the TV to receive off-air TV guides. The  
default is set to Acquire Digital Channel Information. Disabling this option  
should be reserved as a last resort because you may not receive important  
terrestrial program guide information, such a program ratings, channel names,  
program titles, program times, etc.  
Notes: When the TV is locked and you try to access the Digital Channel  
Info screen, the Password Entry screen appears and you must enter the  
password.  
Disabling Digital Channel Info feature does not affect the acquisition of  
GUIDE Plus+ channel listings.  
Channels remain blocked or viewable in Parental Control feature  
regardless of the Digital Channel Info setting although the channels may  
appear to have changed.  
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Chapter Overview:  
• Channel Banner  
• Digital or Analog Channels  
• All About the GUIDE Plus+ System  
• Parental Controls  
• Auto Tuning  
• PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation  
• Web Browser  
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About the Channel Banner  
The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon is grayed out (dim) in the  
banner, 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.  
The icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability.  
Program Title/Acquiring Channel  
Displays title of program (if available) or Acquiring Channel appears when  
tuning a channel.  
00:30  
Use SKIP button on the remote to turn on the Commercial Skip timer, then change  
channels. Counts down the amount of time remaining before the TV tunes back to  
the channel where Commercial Skip was activated.  
12:30 AM  
12:39 PM  
The time when the TV shuts off as set by the Sleep Timer in Time menu.  
Displays current time if the Time feature is set in Time menu or GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.  
Displays current channel (analog/digital) and the station call letters, if available.  
888 - 888 WWWW  
Note: The channel number display in the GUIDE Plus+ system and the banner  
may not match up because the GUIDE Plus+ system and banner may use different  
channel tuning mechanisms.  
Displays a channel logo or label (if available) and if the GUIDE Plus+ Label has  
been turned ON in the GUIDE Plus+ menu.  
Antenna/Auto Tuning/DTVLink  
(Cable Box)  
Displays input source (Air, Cable, Cable Box) or input/device to which the TV  
is tuned. Displays signal type (Air, Cable, Box) that you’re viewing.  
CC  
Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and in the  
format selected in the Caption Priority menu.  
SAP  
Displays SAP or Audio language icon when the current analog channel is  
broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information or when current digital  
channel is broadcasting an alternate audio track.  
Audio Format Icon  
Displays sound mode icons (Mono, Stereo, Dolby surround, Four-channel  
surround, 4.1-channel surround, Five-channel surround).  
Parental Controls Icon  
Displays Parental Controls lock icon in Red when the TV is locked, Green when  
the TV is unlocked, and Yellow when the TV is temporarily unlocked.  
MPAA - Not Rated  
16:9 1080i HD  
Displays current V-chip program ratings.  
Displays signal format (4:3 or 16:9) and original resolution of the broadcast [e.g., 480i  
(i represents interlaced scan), 480p (p represents progressive scan), 720p, 1080i, etc.] and  
not the resolution of the TV. For example, 4:3 Normal, 480i SD (Standard Definition)  
or 16:9 1080i HD (High Definition). In 4:3 mode, displays the screen format (Normal,  
Zoom, Stretch). The 4:3 and 16:9 are the aspect ratios for the pictures and 480i and 1080i  
represent the horizontal lines of resolution.  
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Digital or Analog TV Channel  
A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital air channels. 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).  
Subchannel  
(if necessary)  
Primary  
Channel  
1. Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote  
control.  
ON • OFF  
VCR1  
DVD  
TV  
TV button  
2. Enter the primary channel number (up to three digits). 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  
subchannel.  
VCR2 AUX  
SAT • CABLE  
FORMAT  
MUTE  
CH +  
V
3. If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and you  
want to enter subchannel numbers, press the right arrow to advance  
to the subchannel entry box.  
Right arrow button  
4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number appears in the  
subchannel entry box.  
5. Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds.  
Note: 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, use subchannel -0 to tune to the  
analog channel.  
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Video  
window  
Program  
information  
Action  
buttons  
About the GUIDE Plus+ System  
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that lists  
TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable  
box and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in order  
to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details).  
There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
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A video window  
Blue and Green Action buttons at the top of the screen  
Program information  
Promotional information  
Channel listings  
Promotional  
Information  
Menu  
options  
Channel Listings  
Menu options (Listings, Sort, News, Messages, Promotions, Schedule,  
Channels, Setup)  
Tips  
Notes: If you have cable and air signals, connect cable to Antenna  
A. If you have air signal only, connect it to Antenna A. Antenna A is  
where the GUIDE Plus+ system gets its Listings.  
The GUIDE Plus+ 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 from the GUIDE Plus+ Menu, selecting  
Options, then setting Auto Display to Off.  
Whenever the GUIDE Plus+ system is activated in the TV, the last-  
viewed channel of Antenna A appears in the video window.  
Also, since the program information provided by the  
GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will  
need to run Setup again if you move to a different ZIP  
or postal code.  
The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this book are  
representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels,  
programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available  
in your area. New features and options can be downloaded to the  
GUIDE Plus+ system, so these are subject to change also. The GUIDE  
Plus+ system doesn’t display program listings for satellite TV.  
Using the GUIDE Plus+ System  
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
• Press GUIDE on the remote or press MENU on remote then select GUIDE Plus+ menu.  
To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
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•
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Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the program  
(channel).  
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the program (channel) displayed in  
the video window.  
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel.  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus  
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers different options on the Menu bar: Listings, Sort, News, Schedule,  
Messages, Promotions, Channels, and Setup. To access the Menu bar:  
1. Press GUIDE (the GUIDE Plus+ programming guide appears).  
2. Press MENU or up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears  
by default).  
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3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.  
4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu options.  
Listings  
The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They  
display the current programming for each channel. The current program  
of Antenna A is displayed in the video window.  
•
Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse  
channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page  
through the listings. Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse  
future program listings.  
•
•
•
Press the Green button to skip ahead 24 hours; press the Blue button  
to go back 24 hours.  
If you are highlighting a digital channel, the  
channel label will include a subchannel, such as  
CBS [4-08].  
To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the  
channel listings and press OK.  
Directly access a channel by using the number buttons. To access a  
digital channel, enter major # (13), right arrow, then subchannel #.  
Use the Guide Action Buttons as described below.  
Action buttons  
Guide Action Buttons  
Listings menu selection  
The Blue and Green action buttons’ actions or commands change  
according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look  
at the action bar before pressing the action buttons.  
When highlighting a program, the following Action buttons appear:  
•
•
Watch Press the Blue button on the remote to place a timer into the  
Schedule so the TV turns on and tunes to the program highlighted in  
the channel listing.  
Record Press the Green button on the remote to place a timer into  
the Schedule so the VCR records the program highlighted in the  
channel listing.  
Network logos (if available) or labels  
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV causes the  
cable box channel to change while recording.  
Record appears only if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and  
specified your VCR type.  
Important Note: You need to make sure that your VCR is tuned to  
the Line INPUT, and is turned off prior to recording start time. Do  
not change channels on the TV or VCR when making a recording.  
Blue action  
button  
Green action  
button  
OK  
Expanded Information  
Press INFO on the remote to see additional program information.  
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Locking the Video Window  
When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear:  
•
Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you  
browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock). The PIP button  
also locks/unlocks the video window.  
Sort menu selection  
Sort options  
Sort  
The Sort menu lets you browse programs by different categories, such as  
Sports, Movies, and Children’s programs. You can sort alphabetically by  
selecting “A-B-C.”  
•
•
Use the arrow buttons to select the sort option.  
Use the Action buttons to schedule a watch timer or a record timer.  
News menu action buttons  
News menu selection  
News  
The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.  
1. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a story.  
• Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.  
• Use the channel up and down buttons to browse through the list  
one page at a time.  
2. Press the right arrow or the INFO button to see all of the text for the  
story.  
Note: If available, MSNBC is tuned while using the News feature.  
Schedule  
The Schedule menu allows you to alter the programs for either viewing or recording programs.  
Schedule Menu Action Buttons  
•
Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press the  
Blue or Green button on the remote.  
•
Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press the Blue or Green button  
on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices:  
DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.  
ONCE records only on that day.  
WEEKLY records each week at the same day and time.  
REGULARLY records the program each week at the same day and time (only if the title is the same).  
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Messages  
Occasionally you receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special  
programming information. You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu  
bar.  
Promotions  
The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+  
system. Highlight the Promotions menu and then use the down arrow to scroll through the list.  
When the promotion you want to view is highlighted, press INFO (the promotional information  
appears on-screen). Press the right arrow to return to the Promotions list.  
Channels  
You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For  
instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. Use the action buttons to remove,  
replace, or change channels. Any changes in the guide Channels only affect the program guide  
display and not the channel lists in the television’s Main Menu.  
Setup  
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ setup information. You can do the  
following in the Setup menu:  
•
Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system  
setup are correct.  
•
Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.  
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON•OFF or TV  
button on the remote control.  
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed automatically each time you turn  
on the TV.  
Promotions and Advertising  
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special,  
use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional  
information box. Press INFO for more information.  
You can view a list of all advertisements and promotions by selecting  
Promotions from the menu bar.  
Promotional Information  
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Parental Controls  
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that  
children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use the front  
panel controls. The Parental Controls menu also involves 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  
Tip  
t
urned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.  
You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings  
to be enforced.  
The options of the Parental Controls menu are Unlock/Lock TV, Video  
Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List, V-Chip TV Rating, V-Chip Movie  
Rating, V-Chip Unrated, Front Button Block, and Web Browser Block.  
Lock/Unlock TV  
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and  
the TV using a password. It also affects the channel lists. If you select the  
Unlock option when watching TV, you see the channels that have a  
checkmark in the Unlocked List. If you select Lock when watching TV,  
you see the channels that are Viewable in the Locked List. If the TV is  
locked, all channels can be directly accessed by using the number  
buttons on the remote control but may not be viewed if they are  
blocked.  
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.  
If you do not lock the TV, none of the settings for V-Chip, channel block,  
front panel block, and web browser block take effect.  
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold the MENU/  
OK button on the front panel and VOLUME down 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.  
If you’ve locked the TV, set a record timer in the GUIDE Plus+ system  
and aren’t there to provide your password, the recording takes place  
only if the program doesn’t exceed the V-Chip ratings or you’ve  
unlocked your TV.  
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Antenna A List,  
Antenna B List)  
The channel lists contain the following information: major channel  
number (with subchannel number only if a digital channel), channel call  
letters (when channel is tuned), Locked List, and Unlocked List. The major  
channels listed in Antenna A List and Antenna B List for off-air or cable  
sources are based on the channel search results. If a major channel is not  
found, then it is not listed. A channel search does not affect the Video  
Input List; all video inputs are listed.  
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For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are six  
subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not  
based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting. Subchannels are not supported for  
major channels 126 through 999. An analog channel (major) and a digital channel (subchannel) can share  
the same channel number and are both listed in the Antenna A/B List screens.  
Editing Channels in the Channel Lists  
All the lists are only editable through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Parental Controls menu You  
can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the checkmark in the checkbox. Also,  
you can remove or “hide” a channel from the Locked List by selecting Blocked in the Locked List. When you  
press the channel buttons, that channel will be skipped. When the TV is locked, you can still access the  
channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be able to see the video  
until a valid password is entered.  
You can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the checkbox or choice field in the line  
that says All channels, but be very careful because you could erase all of your selections with one selection.  
Notes: The Guide Plus+ system and Parental Controls both have a channel selection feature.  
The Channel feature in the GUIDE Plus+ system controls which channels appear in the guide and has  
no effect on which channels appear in the channel lists, and vice versa.  
If a cable box is connected to Antenna A, the channel list can be edited for Antenna A in the Parental  
Controls menu. If a cable box is connected via INPUT1, the channel list cannot be edited. You can only  
use channel up/down or use the number buttons.  
How V-Chip Works  
The V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the 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 not approved for 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. You can also block out programs  
that have been given a rating of “Not Rated,” 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.  
V-Chip TV Ratings  
The V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and  
cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:  
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls  
(TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password.  
2. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating.  
3. 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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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen  
The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen.  
Rating Status Field  
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based  
Content Themes  
Lists the content themes you  
can block or view.  
Rating Field  
rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked.  
Lets you select from a  
list of age-based ratings  
you can block or view.  
Content Status Fields  
Lets you select which  
Rating Settings  
Area  
content themes to view for  
the selected rating, and  
Lets you see the current  
block/view state of age-  
based ratings and  
whether the status of the  
content theme is currently  
Viewable (V) or Blocked (B).  
associated content. The  
Viewable (V) settings are  
coded in green, and the  
Blocked (B) settings are  
coded in red.  
Age-Based  
Rating  
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  
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.  
TV-Y  
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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.  
You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.  
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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  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
You set movie (MPAA) rating limits by blocking movies rated above a  
specified rating. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is  
explained in the next two sections.  
To access the V-Chip Movie Rating menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Select Parental Controls.  
3. 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. If the TV is not locked, you must lock it so the movie rating limits will 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.  
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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. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked.  
V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip  
recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” 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.”  
Block Unrated Programs All unrated programs are available.  
View Unrated Programs All unrated programs are not available.  
Note: You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take  
effect.  
Front Button Block  
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:  
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Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.  
Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV.  
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove  
access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you  
have the front panel blocked.)  
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 more than an hour, the buttons  
become unblocked. Blocking the front buttons does not disable the  
front input.  
Web Browser Block  
Selecting this option lets you decide if the web browser can be accessed.  
Block Web Browser Need a password to view web content  
View Web Browser Web browser is accessible.  
Make sure the TV is locked. If you do not, Block Web Browser will not  
block browser access if it is set the Block Web Browser.  
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Auto Tuning Feature  
The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu  
corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you  
have each component connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning,  
you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1,  
VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE button on the remote control.  
1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears)  
2. Highlight Connections and press OK.  
3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK  
4. Highlight the component button field and continually press OK to  
scroll through the selection of inputs.  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE  
The choices and a brief explanation follow:  
Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular  
component 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  
component buttons on the remote.  
With the Auto Tuning feature, you can  
set up the TV to tune to the channel  
you want to watch by pressing that  
component’s button. Auto Tuning for  
the TV button cannot be set.  
Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna A Component is connected to the  
ANTENNA A 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 component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch  
is set to match the channel in Auto Tuning.  
Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna B Component is connected to the  
ANTENNA B 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 component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch  
is set to match the channel in Auto Tuning.  
Front Input Component is connected to the S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN  
jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front  
video input when you press the corresponding button.  
Input 1, Input 2 Component is connected to a VIDEO 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 3, Input 4 Compatible component video source, such as a DVD  
player or satellite receiver, is connected to the composite/component  
VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y•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.  
Input 5 Component is connected to the DVI-HDTV jack on the back of  
the TV and you want the TV to tune to this input when you press the  
corresponding button.  
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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation  
The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main  
analog picture. The main and PIP channels must be from the same antenna A or B; you cannot have the main picture from  
Antenna A and the PIP picture from Antenna B. However, inputs can use PIP regardless if Antenna A or B is used for the  
main or PIP picture. You will only be able to use the PIP window and main picture with analog channels.  
PIP Buttons  
There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window  
works:  
ON • OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.  
DVD  
VCR2 AUX  
SAT • CABLE  
FORMAT  
Arrows Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen.  
MUTE  
CH +  
SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window with the  
V
main picture.  
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between  
the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are  
controlling the PIP or the main picture, look at the channel banner as  
you change channels. The triangular indicator is beside the channel  
number for the picture you’re controlling with channel up/down, number  
buttons, etc.  
Arrow buttons  
CLEAR  
1
4
Main picture  
channel number  
Channel control  
indicator  
AUSE  
PIP  
SWAP  
SKIP  
CH CTRL  
PIP buttons  
PIP channel number  
Using the PIP Feature  
While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should  
get you started. When watching an analog channel, follow these steps.  
1. Press the PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window appears  
on the screen and Channel Control is automatically put on the PIP  
window.  
2. Use the channel up and down or digit buttons to change the PIP  
channel.  
3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL.  
Then use the channel up and down or digit buttons. To go back and  
forth between controlling the PIP window and the main picture,  
press the CH CTRL button.  
Tip  
A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in  
the PIP window, and when you find a channel you  
like, press SWAP to display that channel in the main  
picture, sending the current channel to the PIP  
window.  
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PIP Problems?  
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If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have tuned to a digital channel. To  
view PIP and the main picture, make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog  
inputs, or signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog (NTSC format)  
channel. The PIP window will reappear.  
The message “PIP Not Viewable or Exceeds Rating” in the  
channel banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this  
channel and you should tune to another channel.  
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If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed, you may have movie or TV rating limits set. These  
limits may block your access to the PIP channel. For information on removing limits, see the  
section “Parental Controls.”  
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You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window.  
PIP channel skips all digital (ATSC) TV channels and tunes to analog channels.  
PIP cannot be displayed from component inputs.  
Using the Web Browser  
You can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the main  
menu. The TV front panel and remote control provide basic navigation  
without a keyboard. If you launch the browser from the main menu, a  
message will pop up to suggest that you use a keyboard to connect to  
the Internet.  
The optional keyboard will allow you to get optimum use of web  
browser features. The keyboard KBR755TA1 is available through URL:  
www.rca.com/keyboard or order the keyboard through a toll free  
number, 800-798-5875.  
When the browser is started for the first time, the browser goes to an  
RCA website. All FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to  
that site. The FAV SEARCH button on the keyboard defaults to a search  
site but you can reprogram it.  
Tips  
Inputs cannot be viewed in the video window of the  
browser.  
The FORMAT button on your remote (or keyboard) allows you to cycle  
through various combinations of a less than full screen browser and  
some TV video. Just press the button again to use a different format. If  
you usually use this method to browse, change the layout periodically to  
reduce the effects of uneven screen aging.  
If you use the video window in the browser and you  
press channel up/down and the video window seems to  
disappear, this means you’ve either tuned to a channel  
which is blocked or has a weak signal. Use the channel  
upldown to go to another channel.  
You can use channel up/down to tune to a different  
channel in the video window. Number keys cannot be  
used to tune channels in the video window.  
To close the browser entirely, press CLEAR on the remote. You may  
discover that other browser windows are open. This may be the result of  
a pop-up window being delivered from the site you were viewing.  
Note: The browser doesn’t handle streaming video or audio and  
some animated graphics.  
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Browser Screen Burn Prevention  
If the browser is idle for a period of time, a pop-up message appears to remind you to turn it off  
when you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen. Remember that fixed images tend  
to “burn” in. In browser mode, the contrast level of your TV is automatically set to a reduced level to  
help slow the effects of uneven screen aging.  
Additional steps have been taken to mitigate uneven screen aging on your TV. You will notice that  
the usual browser menu and on-screen buttons that you may be accustomed to working with on a  
PC are not displayed on-screen. Instead, these functions are on your remote or optional keyboard.  
Saving Your Favorite URLs  
Program any favorite (FAV) key, including HOME and SEARCH, to any URL (website address). After  
you’ve browsed to a favorite URL, just press the desired key and hold it until a message appears.  
That site’s URL will be assigned to the key you pressed. The next time you press the key briefly, the  
browser will automatically go to the site you saved.  
Additional storage locations for favorite website are available by pressing SHIFT, CRTL or ALT at the  
same time you press a FAV key. This provides an additional 21 locations for storing favorites.  
If you have the optional keyboard, previously visited sites are also available as a drop-down listing  
from the address bar. The list can hold only a certain number of addresses, so at some point a new  
address will replace the oldest one.  
Controlling the Web Browser  
As stated previously, the remote control and front panel buttons support only basic browser  
functions. Below is a table that shows which buttons work what function.  
Web Browser Button Interaction  
Remote:  
Front Panel: Browser Function:  
MENU  
MENU/OK  
Close browser and opens main menu  
CLEAR  
Quits the browser  
SWAP  
Displays the previous browser window;BACK  
Displays the next browser window;BACK  
CH CTRL  
STOP  
Stops loading the current page;STOP  
PLAY  
Reloads the current page;REFRESH  
REVERSE  
FORWARD  
FORMAT  
Up/Down/Left/RightArrow  
GUIDE  
Go to the previous page if one exists;BACK equivalent on optional keyboard  
Go to the next page if one exists;FORWARD equivalent on optional keyboard  
Toggles between Full-Size browser and browser plus video in multiple layouts  
Moves the cursor in the web page  
Closes the browser and opens the guide  
REC•VCR+  
Closes the browser and opens the guide  
CH Up/Down  
VOL Up/Down  
Changes channels if video window is displayed  
Changes volume if video window is displayed  
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Accessory Information  
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Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.  
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.  
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Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.  
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns  
on, check the remote control solutions on page 70.  
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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 Unblocked.  
When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power LED on the front panel will light for approximately 15  
seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV. The TV can only be turned on after the Power LED goes  
off. This happens every time power is reapplied to the TV.  
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, Wake-up Timer, or Watch feature may have been activated. Go to page 38 or 59 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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The sleep timer may be set.  
Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.  
TV turns on unexpectedly  
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Wake-up Timer feature or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to page 38 or 59 for  
instructions.  
Blank screen  
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Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.  
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Try another channel.  
Unusual sound quality  
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Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.  
No sound, picture okay  
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Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.  
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Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.  
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If using an S-Video connection, DVI-HDTV, component and video remember to also connect the component’s L and  
R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks.  
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Check the position of the INT W/EXT SURR and EXT switch on the back of the TV.  
Make sure the correct Audio Processor mode (Mono, Stereo, SRS, FOCUS and TruSurround) is selected.  
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 button  
on your VCR).  
Noisy stereo reception  
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May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound.  
No picture, no sound but TV is on  
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Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select  
the GUIDE Plus+ Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 20-21 for  
detailed instructions.  
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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).  
Sound okay, picture poor  
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Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.  
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Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 54 for more instructions.  
Black box appears on the screen  
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Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 62 for  
more instructions.  
Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen  
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The GUIDE Plus+ 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 by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press  
the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.  
GUIDE Plus+ System Problems  
GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t turn off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box  
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Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors.  
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GUIDE Plus+ 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 GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use  
the GUIDE Plus+ Setup in the GUIDE Plus+ 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 value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel  
lineup from the on-screen list.  
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Program information doesn’t download  
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Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+  
System menu and then Setup. Go to page 20 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.  
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The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the  
initial download for your area.  
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If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.  
The GUIDE Plus+ system doesn’t display program listings for satellite TV.  
Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur  
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Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 38 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.  
Make sure VCR is tuned to the line input. Don’t change channels.  
Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. If you don’t complete the Configuring for a VCR  
steps successfully, the Record option won’t be available. Go to page 22 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 GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. Go to  
page 21 for detailed instructions.  
The guide comes up each time you turn on the TV. You can disable the guide by going to the Auto-on feature in  
the Guide Setup menu and select Review Options.  
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work  
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•
•
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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.)  
•
You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least  
60 seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.  
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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 5 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, 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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HDTV Specifications**  
Tuning Capability  
Channel Tuning ................................................................... NTSC/ATSC  
Digital Cable Compatibility ................................................. DTVLINK, DVI/HDTV,  
.............................................................................................. Component  
Video  
Adaptive Video Noise Reduction........................................ Yes  
Adjustable Color Warmth .................................................... Yes  
4:3 Format Control (Screen) ............................................... Normal, Zoom, Stretch  
Auto Color Control .............................................................. Yes  
Convergence (Auto & Manual) ........................................... Yes  
Optimum Contrast, High-Resolution Screen ...................... Yes  
Integrated Shield.................................................................. Yes  
Viewing Angle (Degrees) .................................................... 160  
Comb Filter .......................................................................... Digital Frame Comb (3D Y/C)  
Dynamic Focus .................................................................... Yes  
High Performance Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM) ......... Yes  
Horizontal Resolution (Picture Width) ............................... 1200  
Picture Tube Pitch ............................................................... Screen .52mm  
Picture Power (Watts).......................................................... 42  
Scan Rate Converter ............................................................ Yes  
3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode) ................................................ Reverse  
Picture Presets ..................................................................... Bright, Normal, Soft, Personal  
Wide Band Video Amplifier................................................ Yes  
Sound  
Audio Power (Watts) Front Speakers ................................. 15 Watts/Channel  
Integrated Subwoofer/Boomer ........................................... 30 Watt-Sub  
Graphic Equalizer ................................................................ 7 Band  
Front Speakers ..................................................................... 2--130mm Midrange Drivers  
.............................................................................................. plus 2 - 19 mm Tweeters  
Fully Enclosed Speaker System .......................................... Yes  
Balance Control ................................................................... Yes  
Broadcast Stereo w/dbx† Noise Reduction......................... Yes  
Matrix Surround Sound ....................................................... Yes  
Second Audio Program (SAP)............................................. Yes  
Sound Logic Audio Leveler ................................................. Yes  
SRS TruSurround.................................................................. Yes  
SRS Focus............................................................................. Yes  
Convenience  
Web Browser ....................................................................... Yes  
Auto Channel Search (Full and Quick) .............................. Yes  
† dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation.  
**Specifications are subject to change.  
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Multilingual On-screen Display .......................................... English, French, Spanish  
Auto Tuning (One-button Launch)..................................... Yes, four components  
Closed Captioning ............................................................... Analog & Digital  
Front Button Bock ............................................................... Yes  
Commercial Skip.................................................................. Yes  
Parental Control with V-Chip.............................................. Yes  
Picture Reset ........................................................................ Yes, in Menu  
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)........................................................ Analog on Analog  
Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs .......................... Yes  
(Individual Memory)  
Guide Plus+ System with Digital Channels........................ Yes  
One Touch VCR Record w/Guide Plus+ System ............... Yes  
Picture in Guide Plus+ System............................................ Yes  
Clock (Time), Sleep and Wake-up Timers ......................... Yes  
Front Panel  
Stereo Headphone Jack....................................................... 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack  
Front A/V Input ................................................................... Composite with S-Video  
Back Panel Inputs/Outputs A/V Inputs............................................................................ 2 - S-Video / Composite  
Component/Composite Video Inputs................................. 2 - Y PrPb (RCA Jacks)  
.............................................................................................. SYNCHROSCAN  
Antenna/Cable Inputs ......................................................... 2 - RF  
DVI-HDTV Input with Audio Inputs .................................. 1  
Broadband Connection (Ethernet RJ45)............................. 1  
DTVLink (IEEE 1394) .......................................................... 1  
Record Output (Composite with Audio) ............................ 1  
Digital Audio Output........................................................... 1  
External Speaker Terminals ................................................ Yes  
Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs........................................ 1 set, menu switchable  
External Center Channel Input ........................................... Maximum amplifier power  
.............................................................................................. rating 60 watts into 8 ohms  
G-LINK Jack ......................................................................... Yes  
General Specifications  
HD52W140  
HD61W140  
HD65W140  
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 52”  
61”  
65”  
Dimensions (H X W X D)  
Aspect Ratio  
51.5 x 48.5 x 23  
16:9  
57.75 x 56.5 x 23 61.625 x 59.75 x 25.75  
16:9 16:9  
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Accessory Information  
The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case  
you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.  
Standard Audio/Video cable  
with RCA-type phono plugs.  
VH83  
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  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/  
Video Cable is a double cable  
that lets you connect the video  
and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs  
to duplicate tapes. It can also be  
used to connect a VCR to your  
TV. The cable is color-coded and  
shielded. It has RCA-type phono  
plugs on each end. Gold-Tipped  
cable, VH83 (6-ft)  
connection. VH82 (6-ft), VH81 (3-ft)  
S-Video Cable has multi-pin  
connectors on each end for  
connecting S-Video components to  
your TV. VH976 (6-ft), VH913 (12-ft)  
RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with  
weatherproof “F” connectors. D905  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/  
Video Cable is a triple cable that  
lets you connect the VIDEO and  
AUDIO jacks of stereo components.  
Gold-Tipped cable, VH84 (6-ft)  
Optical/SPDIF cables help you  
connect to a component with an  
Optical Audio In jack, such as a  
Dolby Digital decoder or receiver.  
DV3 (3-ft), DV6 (6-ft)  
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)  
* 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.  
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Accessory Order Form  
Remote Control This is  
the remote control that came  
packed with your TV.  
Replacements or spares can  
be ordered as needed.  
Total  
Qty  
Description  
Part No. Price  
L
V
Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft)  
VH81  
VH82  
VH89  
D905  
$3.95  
Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft)  
Push-on antenna cable* (6-ft)  
Weatherproof “F” Connector (2)  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
S-Video Cable (6-ft)  
$4.95  
$5.95  
$5.95  
VH83  
VH84  
VH976  
VH913  
VH47  
VH49  
ANT200  
193984  
257076  
DV3  
$5.95  
$9.95  
RCR160TBLM1  
$7.95  
S-Video Cable (12-ft)  
$14.95  
$3.95  
2-way Signal Splitter, 4-  
way Signal Splitter* helps  
you connect to other  
components.  
2-way Signal Splitter*  
4-way Signal Splitter*  
$6.95  
Amplified Antenna  
$49.95  
$11.15  
$24.00  
$15.95  
$19.95  
$4.45  
Antenna Mixer  
2-way Splitter (VH47)  
4-way Splitter (VH49)  
Remote Control (RCR160TBLM1)  
Optical/SPDIF Cable (3-ft)  
Optical/SPDIF Cable (6-ft)  
Audio•Video Adapter  
DV6  
228449  
D920  
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM  
Antenna allows you to  
easily switch from the  
antenna signal to cable or  
satellite easily without  
disconnecting antenna.  
Diplexer  
$19.95  
ANT200  
$
$
Total Merchandise...............................................................  
Sales Tax ...............................................................................  
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales  
tax for each individual state, country, and locality to  
which the merchandise is being sent.  
$ 5.00  
Shipping and Handling* ....................................................  
Total Amount Enclosed ......................................................  
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card preferably.  
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.  
No COD or CASH.  
$
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
* 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.  
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.  
Please complete other side also  
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Placing an Order  
Charge your order on your VISA,  
MasterCard, or Discover Card by  
filling in below  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or  
Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed  
below.  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
®
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your VISA card  
Use this number only to place an order for accessory items  
listed on this order form.  
1-800-338-0376  
My card expires:  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed  
order form with credit card information, money order or  
check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer  
Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:  
s
r
r
TM  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your MasterCard  
Video Accessories  
PO Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
Copy Number  
above your  
name on  
My card  
expires:  
MasterCard  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your Discover Card  
My card expires:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
A complete and correct  
order will save you days  
of waiting.  
Name:  
Street:  
Apt:  
City:  
State:  
Zip:  
Daytime Phone Number:  
Please make sure that both sides of this form  
have been filled out completely.  
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.  
• All accessories are subject to availability.  
• Prices are subject to change.  
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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.  
Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,  
whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
•
•
Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.  
Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required  
to repair your unit.  
How you get service:  
•
•
•
Call 1-866-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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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.  
Images burnt onto the screen.  
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products, or is used for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
•
•
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:  
•
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION  
GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 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. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 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.  
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Index  
Symbols  
1394 1  
16:9 icon 34  
16:9 widescreen 2  
Automatic code search 29  
Autotuning  
Front Input 46  
Number 26  
OK 18, 27  
PAUSE 27  
PIP 27, 47  
PLAY 27  
Channels  
Digital or Analog 35  
Channels lists 39  
Chart, of connections 7  
Choice fields 53  
Choice lists 53  
Choose Your Connection 7  
Cleaning and care 78  
CLEAR button 26  
Closed captioning  
34, 62, 63  
Coaxial cable 7  
Codes  
Audio 32  
Cable box 31  
DVD 32  
AUX button 26, 31  
POWER 18  
B
REC VCR + 27  
Remote control 26  
REVERSE 27, 28  
SAT CABLE 27, 31  
STOP 27  
SWAP 27, 47  
TV 27  
VCR1 27  
A
Back of the TV 14  
Back panel 14  
Backlight button 26  
Balance 58  
A/V receiver connection 10  
Accessories 74  
Action buttons 26, 53  
GUIDE Plus+ system 37  
Age-based rating  
Blocking 43  
Viewing 43  
Age-Based Ratings 42  
Amplifier 6  
Analog captions 63  
Analog TV channel 35  
ANTENNA A 8, 9, 13  
ANTENNA A INPUT 16  
ANTENNA B 8, 9, 13, 16  
ANTENNA button 26  
Antenna Info 59  
Arrow buttons 26, 47  
Assisted setup 19, 20  
AUDIO  
Batteries 19  
Black Level 54  
Block  
Age-Based Ratings 43  
Front Panel 45  
Movie ratings 44  
Specific Content Themes  
43  
V-Chip Unrated Program  
45  
Web browser 45  
Blue action button 26  
Blue centering 55  
Browser  
Web 49  
Browser, Web 1, 48  
Buttons  
VCR2 27  
Volume down 18  
Volume up/down 27  
Satellite receiver 32  
VCR 31  
Color 54  
C
Warmth 55  
Color scheme 65  
Color warmth 54  
Component Video cables  
7
Components, connecting  
7
Composite jacks 13  
Connection  
A/V Receiver + Speakers  
10  
DVD player, TV, VCR 8  
Illustrations 6  
Satellite Receiver, TV,  
VCR 9  
Speakers & A/V receiver  
10  
TV, Satellite Receiver,  
VCR 9  
TV, VCR, DVD Player 8  
VCR, TV, DVD player 8  
VCR, TV, Satellite Re-  
ceiver 9  
Cable box remote codes  
31  
Cables 12, 74  
Audio/video 7  
audio/video 13  
coaxial 7  
COMPONENT VIDEO 13  
for Y, Pb, Pr jacks 13  
G-LINK 7  
optical 12  
S-Video 7, 13  
Caption display 62  
Caption priority 63  
Caption style 63  
Care and Cleaning 69  
Care and cleaning 78  
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT  
15  
Center channel input 15  
Center speaker input 15  
CH CTRL button 26, 47  
Channel 3 46  
L/MONO 15  
Audio codes 32  
ANTENNA 26  
Arrows 26, 47  
AUX 26, 31  
Backlight 26  
Blue action 26  
CH CTRL 26  
Audio format icon 34  
AUDIO INPUT 3/  
VIDEO INPUT 3 15  
AUDIO INPUT 5 /  
VIDEO INPUT 5 16  
AUDIO INPUT1/  
VIDEO INPUT 1 15  
Audio language 57  
Audio menu 56  
CH ctrl 47  
Channel down 18, 26  
Channel up 18, 26  
CLEAR 26  
Don't work 68  
DVD 26  
FORMAT 26, 48  
FORWARD 27  
Front panel 18  
GO BACK 27  
Green action 26  
GUIDE 27  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
Digital 16  
Audio processor 57  
Audio receiver 6  
Audio/video cables 7  
Auto  
Channel search 20  
Auto color 54, 55  
Auto converge 55  
Auto tuning 2, 46, 61  
Connections  
Menu 59  
Content Themes 42  
Viewing 44  
Content themes  
Blocking 43  
Search 20  
Channel banner 34  
Channel down button 18  
Channel lists 40  
Channel search 20, 60  
Channel up button 18  
INFO 18, 27  
INPUT 18, 27, 30  
MENU 18, 27  
Contrast 54  
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Front  
And rear speaker jacks  
Control panel  
Button 30  
Input  
ANTENNA A 16  
Center channel 15  
INPUT button 18, 27, 54  
Inputs  
Front panel 18  
INT W/EXT SURR / EXT 10  
Internal speakers 10, 11  
Menus 52  
Actions buttons 53  
Control panels 52  
Choice fields 53  
Choice lists 53  
Menu buttons 53  
Numeric entries 53  
Sliders 53  
GUIDE Plus+ system 36  
GUIDE Plus+ System  
setup 20  
Messages menu 39  
Modes, remote control 29  
Mono 57  
15  
Front Panel  
Inputs 18  
Front panel  
Buttons 18  
Front panel block 45  
Mute button 27  
Convergence 54, 55  
G
N
D
J
G-LINK 16  
News menu 38  
cable 7  
Digit buttons 26  
Digital audio out 59  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack  
10, 12, 16  
Jack  
Noise filter 54, 55  
Normal 64  
Number buttons 26  
Numeric entries 53  
connecting 17  
GO BACK button 27  
Graphic equalizer 56  
Green action button 26  
GUIDE button 27  
GUIDE Plus+ system 36  
Action buttons 37  
Blue action button 26  
Channels 39  
Expanded information  
37  
Green action button 26  
Listings 37  
Lock/Unlock 38  
Messages 39  
News 38  
Promotions 39  
Promotions & Advertis-  
ing 39  
Ethernet 12  
Jacks 12, 14  
audio/video 13  
Composite video 13  
Record output 2  
RF 13  
Digital channel info 66  
Digital TV channel 35  
Dimensions 73  
Direct entry 28  
Dolby Digital receiver 12  
DTVLink 1  
DVD button 26  
DVD codes 32  
DVD player, VCR, TV  
Connection 8  
S-VIDEO 13  
O
OK button 18, 27  
On-screen help 52  
On-screen help text 2, 52  
On-screen Program Guide  
1
K
Key Features Overview 1  
One touch recording 1  
Optical cable 12  
Order form  
Accessory 75  
Output  
RECORD 16  
OUTPUTS  
Audio 14  
L
E
Language  
Audio 57  
Menu 20, 65  
Ethernet 16  
Ethernet jack 12  
Ethernet setup 62  
Exiting a menu 52  
EXT / INT w/EXT SURR  
switch 10  
Languages, selecting 20  
LED, front panel 19, 68  
Limited warranty 77  
Listings, GUIDE Plus+  
system 37  
Schedule 38  
Setup 20, 39  
Sort 38  
Guide Plus+ system 20, 24  
External speakers 14  
P
Locating remote sensor 17  
Parental controls 1, 40  
Channel lists 40  
Editing 41  
H
F
M
Help text 2, 52  
Favorite URLs 49  
Finding the sensor 17  
FireWire 1  
Editing channels 41  
Lock/unlock 40  
Main Menu 52  
Menu  
Parental controls icon 34  
PAUSE button 27  
Picture Presets 54  
Picture quality menu 54  
Picture settings 54  
PIP  
Channel control 26  
PIP (Picture in Picture)  
Buttons 47  
I
Audio 56  
Connections 59  
Exiting 52  
Picture Quality 54  
Preferences 62  
Time 59  
Fixed output 10  
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO  
OUTPUT L/R 14  
Fixed/variable out 58  
Format  
Screen 64  
FORMAT button 26, 48  
FORWARD button 27  
Indicator, remote control  
27  
Indirect light 6  
INFO button 18, 27  
INPUT  
2 jacks 15, 16  
3 jacks 15  
MENU button 18, 27, 52  
Menu buttons 53  
Menu language 20, 65  
Problems 48  
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PIP button 27, 47  
PIP, using 47  
sensor 17  
Remote Control  
Buttons 26  
Installing the Batteries  
19  
Remote control  
Indicator 27  
Programming codes 31  
Reset controls 54, 56  
REVERSE button 27, 29  
RF jacks  
Speakers connection 10  
Speakers, internal 10  
Special features 61  
Specifications 72  
Back panel 73  
Convenience 72  
Front panel 73  
Sound 72  
Viewing age-based  
rating 43  
V-Chip unrated program  
45  
V-Chip: Parental Controls  
1
Variable Output 10  
Variable/Fixed out 58  
VCR  
Guide Plus+ system 22  
VCR codes 31  
PLAY button 27, 29  
POWER button 18  
Power surges 6  
Preferences menu 62  
Problems  
GUIDE Plus+ system 69  
Parental controls 71  
Remote control 70  
TV 68  
Video 72  
Specifications  
General 73  
V-Chip 71  
Program Guide, On-screen  
1
Programming  
Cable box codes 31  
DVD codes 32  
Satellite receiver codes  
32  
VCR codes 31  
Programming codes  
Audio 32  
Programming the remote  
Automatic code search  
28  
Cables 13  
Stereo 57  
STOP button 27  
Stretch 64  
Subchannels 60  
Subwoofer 59  
SVM 54, 56  
VCR connection 9  
VCR1 button 27  
VCR2 button 27  
VIDEO 15  
Video  
Games 16  
VIDEO INPUT 2 / AUDIO  
INPUT 2 15  
VIDEO INPUT 3 15  
VIDEO INPUT1/AUDIO  
INPUT 1 15  
VIDEO INPUT4/AUDIO  
INPUT 4 15  
Viewing  
Movie ratings 44  
Specific content themes  
44  
Volume down button 18  
Volume up button 18  
Volume up/down buttons  
27  
S
S-VIDEO 13  
cable 7  
SAP 34, 58  
SAT CABLE  
SWAP button 27, 47  
Button 27, 31  
Satellite receiver codes 32  
Satellite receiver connec-  
tion 9  
Scan velocity modulation  
56  
Schedule menu 38  
Screen, Format 64  
Search  
Automatic code 29  
Channel 20, 60  
Full 20, 60  
Quick 60  
Second audio program 58  
Setup  
Ethernet 62  
GUIDE Plus+ system  
menus 20  
Setup, assisted 19  
Setup menu 39  
Sharpness 54  
Signal source 60  
Signal type 61  
SKIP button 27, 34  
Sliders 53  
Software ungrade 60  
Sort menu, GUIDE Plus+  
system 38  
Sound logic 57  
Speaker  
T
Things to Consider Before  
You Connect 6  
Time menu 59  
Tint 54  
Direct entry 28  
Promotions, GUIDE Plus+  
system 39  
Translucency 65  
Troubleshooting 68  
Turn on TV 19  
TV button 27  
TV connection 9  
TV mode 19  
TV problems 68  
TV, VCR, DVD Player  
Connection 8  
Pulse code modulation 59  
Q
Quick Search 60  
W
R
Warranty, limited 77  
Web browser 1, 49  
Screen burn prevention  
49  
U
Rating Limits  
movies 44  
TV 41  
Ratings  
Universal remote  
programming to control  
other brands of  
components 29  
URLs 49  
Web browser block 45  
Web browser, controlling  
49  
Blocking movie 44  
Viewing movie 44  
RCA-type cables 13  
REC VCR+ button 27  
RECORD OUTPUT 16  
Record Output 65  
Record output jacks 2  
Recording  
Web browser, using 48  
V
V-Chip 40  
Age-Based Ratings 41  
Blocking age-based 43  
Blocking Movies 44  
Content Themes 41  
TV ratings 41  
Y
Y Pb Pr jacks 13  
One touch 1  
Red centering 55  
Remote  
Center input 15  
SPEAKER SELECT  
EXT. or INT W/EXT SURR  
switch 14  
Z
Zoom 64  
Programming 28  
Chapter 5  
81  
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